"Sometimes universities will only be able to accept these sorts of qualifications when combined with other qualifications.
Unicef suggests this "may be the result of an emphasis on academic qualifications combined with a diverse system of vocational qualifications".
An FA Cup win combined with Champions League qualification would have amounted to a decent return – well, a couple of reasons to be cheerful at any rate – but Van Gaal could not expect to save his skin with the Cup alone in the manner pioneered by the Manchester United manager who overcame Crystal Palace in the 1990 final.
And finally, whilst it is encouraging to hear David Cameron pledge to fix our country's schools problem, his government must live up to their commitment to create more apprenticeships to help students combine their qualifications with valuable on-the-job training.
Its two-year, business-related curriculum is now run in more than 100 schools and colleges for sixth-formers who combine traditional qualifications such as A-level and BTec with skill training in one of three areas - finance, IT and marketing and communications.
The tariff combines different qualifications which are on different metrics, but that has the disadvantage that the origin of any particular tariff is far from clear.
The 32-year-old former Bath University biology student has combined his academic qualifications with a love of photography to become a natural history cameraman.
For example: Seeking the role of graduate lawyer, where strong qualifications, combined with a passion for commercial and banking law can be used.
Dequalification develops out of a lack of information about the recognition of qualifications, combined with weak networks, insufficient language skills and a low demand in certain high-skilled professions, contributing to their vulnerability.
The advisor also said A-levels could be combined with a BTec qualification for a foundation degree.
