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At least 540 credits of which a minimum of 420 is at level 12. (Research-based Doctorates do not have a credit rating)
Design
Doctorates are available through several routes. The PhD is normally awarded following the successful completion of a thesis requiring the equivalent of three years’ full-time research and study to complete. Professional Doctorates also require the equivalent of three years’ full-time research and study, and will frequently involve work-based as well as HEI-based research and study.
Masters Degrees
SCQF Level
11 (SHE level M)
Credit Points
At least 180 credits of which a minimum of 150 is at level 11. For integrated Masters, at least 600 credits of which a minimum of 120 is at level 11. (Credit definitions do not normally apply to the MPhil — see Doctoral Degrees).
Design
Masters Degrees are available through several different routes: as a programme for graduates or equivalent through the equivalent of at least one year of full-time study; as a programme of, typically, the equivalent of five years of full-time study that integrates undergraduate study with the Masters Degree.
The Scottish Bachelors Degree with Honours
SCQF Level
10 (SHE level H)
Credit Points
At least 480 credits of which a minimum of 180 is at levels 9 and 10, including at least 90 at level 10.
Design
The Honours Degree is typically offered through the equivalent of four years’ fulltime higher education. The Honours Degree is recognised as the normal entry to postgraduate study.
The Scottish Bachelors Degree
SCQF Level
9 (SHE level 3)
Credit Points
At least 360 credits of which a minimum of 60 is at level 9.
Design
The Ordinary Degree is typically offered through the equivalent of three years’ full-time higher education. The Ordinary Degree is recognised as the normal entry to a number of professions across the UK.
The Graduate Diploma/Certificate
SCQF Level
9 and 10 (SHE level 3 and H)
Credit Points
At least 120 credits at the minimum of level 9 for a diploma and at least 60 credits at the minimum of level 9 for a certificate.
Design
These qualifications are typically for graduates or equivalent, but are not of postgraduate level of outcome.
Diplomas of Higher Education
SCQF Level
8 (SHE level 2)
Credit Points
At least 240 credits of which a minimum of 90 are at level 8 or higher.
Design
The Diploma of Higher Education is typically offered after the equivalent of the first two years of full-time higher education in Scotland. The precise focus and outcomes will be identified in the relevant programme specifications.
Certificates of Higher Education
SCQF Level
Level 7 (SHE level 1)
Credit Points
At least 120 credits of which a minimum of 90 are at level 7 or higher.
Design
The Certificate of Higher Education is typically offered as an exit award after the equivalent of one year of full-time higher education in Scotland. The precise focus and outcomes will be identified in the relevant programme specifications.
