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Level 3 vs Level 4 vs Level 7: what's the difference?

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Qualification levels describe difficulty, not length. A quick guide to the UK framework.

Level 3

Comparable in difficulty to A levels — a common entry point for further study.

Level 4 to 6

Equivalent to the stages of an undergraduate degree.

Level 7

Comparable to a master's degree, for advanced and specialist study.