UK & International Qualification Pathways
International Qualifications
Gain access to globally relevant vocational and professional qualification pathways through flexible online learning, academic support and structured progression.
- Level 3 – 7
- Qualification levels
- Top-up
- Degree & MBA routes
- Live
- Online & blended
- 2 bodies
- Pearson, City & Guilds
Your progression route
From Level 3 to a degree or MBA top-up
Choose a level to see what it is equal to, how long it takes and where it leads.
Level 3
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma
BusinessIT & ComputingEngineeringApplied Sciences
- Assignment-based practical assessment (no rote learning)
- Accepted for entry by many universities in the UK and abroad
- Direct pathway to Higher National qualifications
- Equivalent to
- Intermediate / GCE A-Levels (F.A / F.Sc)
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study mode
- Live Online & Blended
- Leads to
- Entry to the BTEC HNC (Level 4) or the 1st year of a bachelor's
At a glance
What each level is equal to
| Qualification | In Pakistan | UK level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate / GCE A-Levels (F.A / F.Sc) | A-Level standard | 1 Year | |
| 1st year of a bachelor's degree | Certificate of Higher Education | 1 Year | |
| 2nd year of a bachelor's degree | Diploma of Higher Education | 1 Year (after HNC) | |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) | Master's level | 9–12 Months |
Equivalence in Pakistan is confirmed by IBCC / HEC. See our equivalency guide.
Technical & vocational
City & Guilds / ILM sectors
Practical, job-focused awards for working professionals.
More UK awarding bodies (such as Qualifi and NCFE) are being explored and will be added only after due diligence and formal approval.
Not sure which level is right for you? Ask an advisor.
Send us your last qualification and we will suggest the right starting level.