Level 5 is for anyone who want's to go to university as it's the level before that.

Examples of Level 5 qualifications include: 

• Foundation degree 
• Higher national diploma (HND) 
• Diploma of higher education (DipHE) 
• Level 5 awards, diplomas and certificates 
• Level 5 NVQ

You can find out more about different levels of education on the NI Direct website by clicking the logo below:

If you need help with understanding your education and your future, you can get free advice from the UCAS website or from talking to the careers adviser at your school. 

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