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CertHE

A level 4 higher education qualification, equal to the first year of a bachelor's degree.

Also called
Certificate of Higher Education
Used in
England, Wales, Northern Ireland
Topic
Higher education

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DipHE (Diploma of Higher Education) England Wales Northern Ireland
A level 5 higher education qualification, equal to two years of a bachelor's degree.
Level 4 England Wales Northern Ireland
A qualification level that includes the Certificate of Higher Education, HNCs and higher apprenticeships.

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