WES ECA for UK Top Up Degrees, HND, BCS (HEQ) and UK MBA
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Hi Guys really appreciate if you could assist me with below as its causing a dilemma for me.
First of all, I have done my HND and bachelors. My HND containing 240 credits was assessed from WES as a Canadian equivalency two years however the institute is NOT recognized. My Bachelors was assessed as 4 years and the institute was recognized. I was informed that because the HND was from a non recognized institution, I will not be able to claim the maximum points as "two or more certificates" please confirm its true? If its true, how do we know where we can do a HND where the institute will be recognized by WES?
Secondly, I am planning to do a PGD level 7 after my bachelors delivered by OTHM containing 120 credits. my concern is, what if WES once again says the institute is not recognized? when they refer "institute" do they mean the awarding body institute or the local institute where you studied? How will I know if OTHM will be assessed as a recognized institute along with one year Canadian equivalency in order for me to claim the "two or more certificates" points?
Finally does WES assess the qualification based on credits or duration of programme? if its on credits, does the start or end date really matter when assessing it as a one or two year diploma?
really appreciate the assistance on above
First of all, I have done my HND and bachelors. My HND containing 240 credits was assessed from WES as a Canadian equivalency two years however the institute is NOT recognized. My Bachelors was assessed as 4 years and the institute was recognized. I was informed that because the HND was from a non recognized institution, I will not be able to claim the maximum points as "two or more certificates" please confirm its true? If its true, how do we know where we can do a HND where the institute will be recognized by WES?
Secondly, I am planning to do a PGD level 7 after my bachelors delivered by OTHM containing 120 credits. my concern is, what if WES once again says the institute is not recognized? when they refer "institute" do they mean the awarding body institute or the local institute where you studied? How will I know if OTHM will be assessed as a recognized institute along with one year Canadian equivalency in order for me to claim the "two or more certificates" points?
Finally does WES assess the qualification based on credits or duration of programme? if its on credits, does the start or end date really matter when assessing it as a one or two year diploma?
really appreciate the assistance on above
Hi All,
I have only sent the my Top-up degree information to WES and not the pearson information due to this COVID19. They have evaluated it as 4 Year undergraduate degree. However, in the transcript I have only one year worth of units 2016-2017. Now when I try to register they are asking
1. Number of academic years completed?
2. Since when to until?
3. Country of education?
How should I answer these? Should I say I studies 3 years and include the pearson time or just say 1 year as in the transcript?. I started Pearson 2014 and finished in 2016 and started my top up 2016 and ended in 2017. So in total little bit more than 3 years. However, since I do not have transcript for WES from 2014 to 2015, I am wondering what to do.
I do have a Cardiff Met masters from 2018-2019 so I am sure I can put that as 1 year easily. But the BA, I am not sure. Can you please help?
I have only sent the my Top-up degree information to WES and not the pearson information due to this COVID19. They have evaluated it as 4 Year undergraduate degree. However, in the transcript I have only one year worth of units 2016-2017. Now when I try to register they are asking
1. Number of academic years completed?
2. Since when to until?
3. Country of education?
How should I answer these? Should I say I studies 3 years and include the pearson time or just say 1 year as in the transcript?. I started Pearson 2014 and finished in 2016 and started my top up 2016 and ended in 2017. So in total little bit more than 3 years. However, since I do not have transcript for WES from 2014 to 2015, I am wondering what to do.
I do have a Cardiff Met masters from 2018-2019 so I am sure I can put that as 1 year easily. But the BA, I am not sure. Can you please help?
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Hi the status still says on hold. Even after they have accepted my level 7. Do I need to tell them specifically that’s it’s a top up mba?? How can I do that??
why did you send only your MBA in the first place ??
Remember everyone on this thread, UK 180 Credits will be given Canadian Master's Equivalency.
If you send only the top up degree of 60 Credits and Ignore the 120 Credits Diploma, how will your ECA happen with WES??
It is because of these silly mistakes that WES is struggling to keep up with the turn around times.
Your case is on hold because they will have to redo everything from the beginning now since you did not submit both the credentials at the same time.
The only solution is , raise a WEB form, be honest and inform WES everything in detail and ask them to prioritize.
(Which university did you do your top up MBA from and which awarding body gave your diploma?)
I have raised a ticket with WES, informed then on call as well. They have forwarded my request to the concern department saying it’s a top up MBA and diploma transcripts is the doc they were waiting for. And also, I did send them my level 7 diploma transcripts as well, but it came from Pearson and they took around 4 months to issue it, while my MBA degree didn’t take long. Degree is from Uni of wales, Newport and diploma from Pearson.
Hello,
i have a BTEC Level 3 (National Diploma) (2 years) and I topped it off with Advance Diploma (Higher National Diploma - 2 Years) in Dubai. May I know if this will pass in the ECA at WES? Is there another governing body who could give me a higher rate?
thank you!
i have a BTEC Level 3 (National Diploma) (2 years) and I topped it off with Advance Diploma (Higher National Diploma - 2 Years) in Dubai. May I know if this will pass in the ECA at WES? Is there another governing body who could give me a higher rate?
thank you!
Hi there,
I have completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering from the University of Westminster (UK). I am going to do the BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in IT.
I would like to know what that program will be equal to in the WES criteria. Also, do i need to do the BCS PGD in IT final project to be eligible to apply or is the Professional Graduate Diploma sufficient?
Thank you.
I have completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering from the University of Westminster (UK). I am going to do the BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in IT.
I would like to know what that program will be equal to in the WES criteria. Also, do i need to do the BCS PGD in IT final project to be eligible to apply or is the Professional Graduate Diploma sufficient?
Thank you.
Give us a link for the level 8 course!! What is the name of the awarding body? How many UK credits??Share the link for the program!!
Hello,
I have completed Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management from Qualifi, UK from UAE. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, I do not have my Bachelors degree with me, and trying to obtain that can take me many many months. I wanted to know if WES would evaluate my Level 7 Diploma alone without submitting any prior education documents?
I have completed Level 7 Diploma in Executive Management from Qualifi, UK from UAE. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, I do not have my Bachelors degree with me, and trying to obtain that can take me many many months. I wanted to know if WES would evaluate my Level 7 Diploma alone without submitting any prior education documents?
Its from QUALIFI ,OFQUAL APPROVED
| Level: | 8 |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
| Credit Equivalency: | 160 |