Levels of Qualifications
Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) - Level 4
A Certificate of Higher Education is a Level 4 qualification and is equivalent to the first year of a full-time honours degree programme. The successful completion of a Certificate of Higher Education can lead into the second year of an appropriate Foundation Degree or an honours degree programme.
Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) - Levels 4 & 5
A Diploma of Higher Education is a Level 5 qualification and is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time honours degree programme. The successful completion of a Diploma of Higher Education can lead into the third year of an appropriate honours degree programme.
Foundation Degree (FdA / FdSc) - Levels 4 & 5
A Foundation Degree is an employment-related qualification at higher education level. It is designed to equip individuals with the higher-level skills and knowledge that not only meet the needs of the employer, but also offer the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. It is partly work-based and projects and assignments relate to individual’s role within the workplace.
Bachelor's Degree (BA / BSc) - Levels 4, 5, 6
A Bachelor's honours degree is a 3 year full-time course. The majority of programmes are modular, and therefore are available on a part-time basis, either during the day, or during the evening and occasional Saturdays. Details of these courses are available in the Undergraduate Prospectus.
Graduate Certificate (Grad Cert) - Level 6
Graduate Certificates are designed for those who have already achieved a Level 6 qualification in another discipline.
Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) - Level 7
A Postgraduate Certificate is awarded for 60 credits at level 7.
Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) - Level 7
A Postgraduate Diploma is awarded for 120 credits at level 7.
Master’s Degree (MA / MSc / MTh / MBA) - Level 7
Students are required to complete 180 credits at Level 7 for the award of a Master’s degree, 60 credits of which comprise an extended piece of research submitted as a dissertation of 20,000 words.
Master of Ministry (MMin) - Level 7
Students are required to complete 180 taught credits at Level 7.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Level 7
An MPhil is an original piece of research leading to a 60 000 word thesis, completed within 1 to 3 years (or longer if you chose to study part-time).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Level 7
A PhD is a substantial and original piece of research leading to an 100 000 word thesis, completed within 3 to 4 years (or longer if you chose to study part-time).
Professional Doctorates (DBA / PhD by Professional Practice or Published works) - Level 7
Doctoral programmes that integrate professional and academic knowledge. Please contact us for further details of the regulations and time limits.
Carmarthen Campus
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Carmarthen Campus
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP
Tel: 01267 676767
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Lampeter Campus
Ceredigion
SA48 7ED
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