Qualifications

Titles of qualifications can vary in capitalisation, but in general a generic qualification such as bachelor's degree should be lowercase, and a specific component of that qualification should be title case. For example:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Bachelor of Education (BEd)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
  • Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
  • Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
  • Tech level
  • a bachelor's degree
  • a master's degree
  • a foundation degree
  • an honours degree
  • a postgraduate degree
  • a diploma in health
  • an advanced apprenticeship
  • a higher apprenticeship
  • a degree apprenticeship

When using the full title of a course, use title case:

  • BA in English and Psychology
  • If studying Chemistry A level
  • Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting

When referring to a subject in text, it should be lowercase (unless it is a proper noun):

  • You can study more than just core subjects, such as mathematics, English, chemistry
  • If you are studying for A levels in mathematics, English and chemistry

Note: A level or Advanced level has a lowercase 'l'.