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Is Level 5 really 'undergraduate level'?

Mark

Hi,

I'm currently studying a CIPD Level 5 qualification (Intermidiate Diploma) and on the CIPD website here it says "Intermediate level: If you’re already working in HR or L&D and want to develop your knowledge and skills, then this undergraduate degree-level qualification is the choice for you. "

However, when I check Level 5 on RQF or EQF, undergraduate degree level starts at Level 6 not Level 5.

So have the CIPD incorrectly stated their Level 5's as undergraduate-degree level when according to UK, IRL or EU qualifiaction tables they are not?

Thanks

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  • in reply to Steve Bridger
    Here's the definitive document for higher education qualifications in the UK: www.qaa.ac.uk/.../qualifications-frameworks.pdf
    Page 17 gives an overview. Level 5 is _an_ undergraduate level but not the level of an undergraduate degree.

    Another point to note (particularly relevant re. the level 7 qualifications) is that a qualification can be at a particular level, but have a smaller 'size' than the 'full' qualification listed by QAA - e.g. a master's degree is normally 180 credits at level 7, while a postgraduate diploma is typically 120 and certificate 60.