Education Chart / Information
In UK "O" level is equivalent to SSC, "A" levels ( 2 years) is equivalent to HSC, Bachelors is for 3 years, 4 Years are Sandwich program , masters for 1 year and PH.D for 3 years.
Types of Certification
- University
- Open University
- College and Institution of Higher Education
- Open College
- College of Technology
- Teacher Training College
- Institute
Grading System
Usual Grading system in Secondary school :
In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E.A: excellent/outstanding;
B: above average;
C: average; In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E.
A: excellent/outstanding; B: above average; C: average; D: below average; E: failing.
Highest on scale: A
Pass/fail level: C/D
Lowest on scale: E
Main Grading system used by higher education institutions:
In UK Alphabetical system of grading is followed i.e. From A to E.
A: excellent/outstanding;
B: above average;
E: fail.
Highest on scale: A
Pass/fail level: D/E
Lowest on scale: E
Other main grading systems:
Apart from the alphabetical grading system, the Numerical system is also used in UK.
Types of degrees
Types of taught courses
Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas (PGCert; PGDip)
Master (MA; MSc)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Types of research degrees
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Master of Research (MRes)
Professional / Taught Doctorates (DEng, DMus, DEd, DBA, DClinPsych)
New Route Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil)
Bachelor Degrees
Foundation Degrees
Higher National Diplomas
Higher National Certificates
Diplomas of Higher Education
Foundation courses, Foundation years or Access/Bridging courses |
