In reply to peebles boy:
> "Little wonder that the Scottish Qualification Association recognises that the WML is equivalent to a BA degree."
Just in case people want some more info but don't want to dig into it in great detail. ML(W) is 'worth' 31 credits at level 9 or very, very roughly 310 notional hours of 'study'.
However, one year of normal undergraduate University study is 'worth' 120 credits or is considered to be notionally around 1200 hours of 'study'. An ordinary (non-Honours degree) also needs at least 60 credits to be at level 9.
You could therefore argue, if you so wish, that ML(W) is therefore 'vaguely' equivalent to between 1/4 to 1/2 of the 3rd year of a Scottish University course. Equally you may decide that trying to compare Apples and Oranges is pointless.
When I last looked into this in detail (2012) I was rather disappointed that neither MIA or MIC were as yet included on either the SCQF or the English equivalent. If anyone is aware that this has changed, or is likely to, it would be great to know.