When you search for a course you may see references to the level of qualification or prior levels required on entry. The table below maps the qualification type to the levels (based on the {fas fa-external-link-alt} National Qualifications Framework).

Qualification Levels

Level	Qualification
	Specialist qualifications such as PhDs
	Masters degrees, postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas
	Bachelor’s degrees (e.g. BA or BSc)
	Foundation degrees, HNDs, Level 5 diplomas
	HNCs, Level 4 diplomas
	A-Levels, Level 3 NVQs, Level 3 certificates
	GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4, Level 2 NVQs, Level 2 diplomas
	GCSE grade D-G or 3-1, Level 1 certificates
Entry	Entry level courses to develop skills and increase confidence