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Welcome to the glossary section, where you can find a dictionary of all terms that commonly appear on our website. These are simple explanations, rather than complete, legal definitions. You can browse by letter or alternatively go to the advanced search anywhere on the site and search by Glossary.

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  1. Q

    1. Qualification below degree level

      A qualification below degree level is one or more passes at United Kingdom GCE A level; or a qualification from the United Kingdom that is the same as or above a GCE A level, but below degree level; or a qualification from outside the United Kingdom where you have the supporting evidence that is the same as or above a GCE A level, but below degree level.

    2. Qualifications

      Your grade, the name of the award, the country of study, the institution you studied at, and the year of the award.

    3. Qualifying period

      The length of time you must live in the United Kingdom legally before you can apply for permanent residence or naturalisation as a British citizen. For naturalisation, the period is five years, or three years if you are married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen.

    4. Qualifying territory

      Qualifying territories are the British overseas territories that qualify under certain sections of the nationality rules. They are all of the British overseas territories except for the sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.

    5. Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

      This is the official body responsible for reviewing the quality and standards of higher education in universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.

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