The Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997

1.  The descriptions of courses referred to in the definition of “higher education” in Article 2(2) are the following—N.I.

(a)a course for the further training of teachers or youth and community workers;

(b)a course for the Higher National Diploma or Higher National Certificate of the Business & Technology Education Council, or the Diploma in Management Studies;

(c)a course in preparation for a professional examination at higher level;

(d)a course providing education at a higher level (whether or not in preparation for an examination);

(e)a post-graduate course (including a higher degree course);

(f)a first degree course;

(g)a course for the Diploma of Higher Education;

(h)a course for the Certificate in Education.