FHEQ definition
Examples of FHEQ in a sentence
In addition, the final column in the table (FHEQ) shows the ‘equivalent’ qualifications commonly being developed and delivered in the University sector.
The FHEQ levels are as follows: FHEQ level 3 = Foundation or pre-undergraduate study FHEQ level 4 = 1st year of undergraduate study (Certificate of Higher Education) FHEQ level 5 = 2nd year of undergraduate study (Diploma of Higher Education) FHEQ level 6 = 3rd year of undergraduate study (Bachelor’s Degree) FHEQ level 7 = 4th year of an Integrated Master’s degree Withdrawal The process of terminating your registration as a student.
FHEQ The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQs) of Degree- Awarding Bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are national frameworks setting out the requirements for qualifications at each level.
The Foundation Degrees incorporate a validated foundation year at FHEQ level 3 to support recruitment of non-standard entry students.
The programme is a series of workshops, aimed at FHEQ level 4 undergraduate students which, although open to all students, sensitively targets students from under-represented groups in order to explore important transitional issues such as their new student identity, self-efficacy and resilience, and how to access networks and support.
The University follows the Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) in assigning its levels of study, these are as follows: FHEQ Level 4 – undergraduate programme Year One FHEQ Level 5 – undergraduate programme Year Two FHEQ Level 6 – undergraduate programme Year Three FHEQ Level 7 – undergraduate programme Year Four (e.g. MEng) and taught postgraduate programmes Each level corresponds to a year’s full time study.
Where a module does not form part of a FHEQ award (60 credits or more), a Module Leader Review Sheet must be completed and submitted to AQSC by 31st October each year.