If you've compared courses in Australia, you've probably seen "AQF Level 7" sitting next to bachelor degrees and wondered what it actually means. It's worth understanding, because the AQF is the quiet system that makes Australian qualifications easy to compare - and it tells you a fair bit about what a course will ask of you.
What the AQF is
The Australian Qualifications Framework is the national rulebook for qualifications. It sorts everything from a Certificate I up to a doctorate into ten levels, each with a clear description of the knowledge and skills a graduate should have.
It's the reason an employer in Perth understands what a degree earned in Melbourne represents, without having to know the specific course.
Where a bachelor degree sits
A bachelor degree is AQF Level 7. At this level you're expected to develop broad, connected knowledge of a field, the skills to analyse problems and design solutions, and enough independence to apply your learning in professional settings.
It's a clear step up from diploma-level study - in both the depth of the material and the responsibility placed on you to think for yourself.
Stockdale's degree at Level 7
Stockdale's Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics) is an AQF Level 7 qualification. It runs full-time over three years and is made up of 240 credit points across 23 units, combining core IT foundations with an analytics specialisation.
Why the level matters to you
Knowing a course's AQF level helps you compare your options fairly and understand what comes next. Level 7 is the usual entry point for many professional roles, and it's the foundation for postgraduate study later if that's a direction you decide to take.
Frequently asked questions
What does AQF Level 7 mean?
AQF Level 7 is the level of a bachelor degree in the Australian Qualifications Framework. Graduates are expected to have broad knowledge of a field and the skills to apply it in professional settings.
Is a bachelor degree the same as AQF Level 7?
Yes. In the Australian Qualifications Framework, a standard bachelor degree sits at Level 7.
How long is an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree?
It varies by course. Stockdale's Bachelor of Information Technology is delivered full-time over three years, comprising 240 credit points across 23 units.
Ready to take the next step?
Explore the Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Analytics) or get in touch with our team to learn more about studying at Stockdale.
