NZ National Qualifications Framework
The table below shows where UC qualifications sit in relation to each other on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). The level at which a qualification sits depends on the complexity of learning involved where 10 is the most complex.
NQF level |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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10 |
| Bachelor's degree 3–4 years full-time |
Master's degrees 2 years full-time part I part II |
PhD 2–3 years full-time |
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| Certificate | |
Graduate diploma 1 year full-time |
Honours degree 1 year full-time |
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| Diploma | Graduate certificate 1 year part-time |
Postgraduate diploma 1 year full-time |
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Postgraduate
certificate 1 year part-time |
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See the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) website for more information.