Possible Issue with UK Level 8 Diplomas

[HogwartsSchool]

Just my two cents as someone currently in academia overseas with the eventual goal of moving back into academia in the US:

Even in the UK, many universities don’t openly state that they accept credits earned via OFQUAL diplomas, though it is likely that they will recognize them through Accreditation of Prior Learning. That said, whether you get a reduced tuition rate (AKA ‘top-up’) or not is still up to individual universities to decide.

Those that openly offer ‘top-up programs’ are your safest bet, but they’re not necessarily reputable enough to get you a TT position in academia.

On the other hand, it seems like the level 8 diploma isn’t getting favorable treatment by US institutions. So the next-to-ideal situation would be to consider using the level 8 diploma to enroll in a UK-based PhD program, perhaps one with decent reputation, and try using that in the US.

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If you're in the US then you're forever explaining your education abroad. The logistics can be a pain in the patootie. People in the US do not understand education systems outside of the US. For many people it's not worth the headache and it could cause issues in hiring because of the lack of knowledge.

I agree that is indeed the case in corporate/industry, but faculty members with a PhD from Europe, especially the UK, are not rare either. They might be treated less favorably, but certainly are not considered a rare species either.

That was my point for getting a PhD from Europe, if you are going to work in academia. I know very successful people that have MBA, LLB, PhD from Europe and living in the US. I do agree, corporate can be a different beast but even it can be manageable to a certain aspect.