SQA’s Diploma to Degree programme offers international students who have achieved our Advanced Certificate or Diploma the opportunity to gain advanced entry on to degree programmes at over 50 affiliated universities around the globe. Benefits of Diploma to Degree Gillian Hepburn, Head of International at SQA, talks about the benefits to learners and institutions. “The SQA Advanced Diploma is widely recognised around the world as being equivalent to the first two years of undergraduate study. Among the international organisations to…
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Having recently completed an SVQ in Professional Cookery, 20-year-old Simon Perkins will be competing in the 2024 Culinary Olympics in Germany. We spoke to Simon to find out more about his journey, and his plans for the future.
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SQA’s Chief Executive met pupils and teachers at Glasgow Gaelic school to mark 30 years of national qualifications being offered in Scotland’s indigenous language.
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In our latest blog entry, our Equality & Diversity Manager Joanne Lawrie highlights some of the actions we’ve taken in recent years, and our plans for the future.
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Pupils Kasey and Ria explain how working in a busy hairdressers saw them gain an SQA qualification and essential skills for a career in Hair & Beauty.
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