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Qualifications Explained for Adult Students

Level 6 = BA or BSc Degree

Level 5 = Foundation Degree = HND

Level 4 = 1st year of Degree course = HNC = NVQ 4

Level 3 = Equivalent to A Levels = BTEC ND/NC = NVQ 3

Level 2 = Equivalent to 5 GCSEs at C or above = BTEC First = C&G/NVQ 2

Level 1 = Equivalent to 5 GCSEs at D or below = Further English/Further Maths

Entry Level = Essential English/Essential Maths

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