Preston College Higher Education Prospectus

WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR ME? Your current qualifications, previous experience and current employment can all play a part in determining which level of study is right for you. Take a look at this quick guide below, to determine what each level of study means and where it can take you next: LEVEL QUALIFICATION 3 Access to Hgher Education Diplomas 4 HNCs, Level 4 Diplomas 5 Foundation Degrees, HNDs, Level 5 Diplomas 6 Bachelor’s Degrees (e.g. BA or BSc) 7 Master’s Degrees, Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas 8 Specialist qualifications such as PhDs QUALIFICATIONS EXPLAINED ACCESS Access is a qualification which prepares people without traditional, Level 3 qualifications for Higher Education HNC Higher National Certificate HND Higher National Diploma FdA Foundation Degree Arts FdSc Foundation Degree Science BA Bachelor of Arts BSc Bachelor of Science MA Master of Arts Cert Ed Certification in Education PGCE Postgraduate Certificate in Education For more information visit www.preston.ac.uk 9