Diagram to illustrate the wide variety of higher academic awards now available and how they fit together.

1. STRUCTURE OF ACADEMIC
AWARDS AVAILABLE THROUGH REEDNet
180_ Single Module of • Accreditation available
minimum 5 Credits at
from 5 credits and Level 4
upwards
any level
• Full range of smaller HE
awards shown on diagram
• In addition: Foundation
degrees (FdSc), Degrees
(Credit - 10 Learning Hours)
(BSc), Honours Degrees
120 - (BSc Honours) and Masters
degrees (MSc and MBA)
CREDIT VALUES
• Innovative Professional
Studies
Framework
o Tailored to client needs
80 - o Build on in-house
training without
expensive adaptation
Higher Education
o Enhance Company R&D
Certificate of
120 Credits
120 Credits
Graduate
60 - work
Diploma
Post
o Individual MSc route
Graduate Diploma
University University
• Based on National Framework
College Diploma
80 Credits
College for Higher Education
40 - Foundation Post Qualifications, so compatible
Certificate Graduate with other universities through
60 60 Graduate Certificate a portfolio approach.
15 - Credits Credits Certificate 60 Credits • Published guidance on
40 Credits programme writing and
preparation
Full time students Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1
National Framework Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
Know How and why Strengthen links Use theory to improve Strengthen links between
practice, and make good
judgements
theory & practice
Typical BSc Hons Programme (360 Credits) MSc (180 Credits)