The frameworks for higher education qualifications describe the achievement represented by higher education qualifications. They apply to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards granted by a higher education provider with degree awarding powers. QAA has developed two frameworks:
The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ)
(second edition revised August 2008) - HTML | PDF
The framework for qualifications of higher education institutions in Scotland
Also available are:
- The Higher education credit framework for England and a statement about its relationship to the FHEQ
- The framework for Scotland is an integral part of the wider Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
- Details about the Credit and Qualifications Framework in Wales are available on the Education and Learning in Wales website.
- The Bologna process in higher education - Compatibility of the framework for qualifications of higher education institutions in Scotland with the European Higher Education Area
- Statement for use by UUK, SCOP, QAA, UCET - PGCE qualification title - April 2005
- Information on our work on doctoral programmes
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