Higher Education

Higher education qualifications are offered by Universities and Colleges and can be academic and work-related courses. The qualifications start at level 4 and proceed to level 8. The types of qualifications that can be gained are:

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)

Foundation Degrees

Degrees - Batchelors: BA, BSc, MB

Postgraduate - certificates, diplomas, masters degrees and doctorates

We have information on the following areas, click the title to view the page:

Qualifications in England

Qualifications in Scotland 

Qualifications in Wales

Qualifications in Northern Ireland

Foundation degrees

Built Environment Skills Alliance

Developing higher level skills in housing - Guide to qualifications across the UK

Higher Education useful links

If you would like any further information please contact Lisa Cavallo, Skills Development Manager Higher Education Standards on lcavallo@assetskills.org or call 01604 824112.