<P> Some awards titled bachelor's for historical reasons are actually master's - level degrees, similarly the Scottish MA is actually a bachelor's degree that has retained its historical title . </P> <P> The 14--19 Diploma was a qualification for 14 - to 19 - year - olds, offering a more practical, hands - on way of gaining the essential skills employers and universities look for . The 14--19 Diplomas were at levels 1 to 3 on the NQF . From September 2008, Diplomas in five subject areas were made available in selected schools and colleges around the country . Further subjects were added every year until 2011 when there were 17 subjects available . Diploma courses were cancelled from September 30, 2013 onwards by the coalition government due to issues surrounding its popularity and how the qualifications were "viewed by employers and universities". </P> <P> Entry level qualifications are known as' certificates' or' awards', and are designed for learners who are not yet ready to take qualifications at level 1 on the RQF . </P> <P> They may be appropriate for learners who do not have traditional qualifications, or who have been away from learning for a long time . They are available in a wide variety of subjects, and at the three different sub-levels of the RQF's entry level . </P>

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