The University of Queensland deems the Higher National Certificate/SQA Advanced Certificate under the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) as equivalent to a Diploma qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This can be considered for credit into the first year of a Bachelor award in Australia.

The University of Queensland deems the Higher National Diploma/SQA Advanced Diploma under the SQA as equivalent to an Advanced Diploma qualification under the AQF. This qualification can be considered for credit into the first year of a Bachelor award in Australia, with the possibility of some credit towards the second year of the Bachelor.

For credit to be considered, the University of Queensland requires full detailed course outlines of all courses completed under the SQA qualification. For credit to be awarded, the previous studies need to be deemed comparable to the content of the courses in program applied for.