Qualification Profile

The results page below offers detailed information and advice on how the selected foreign qualification compares to an award and/or level on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). You can also download and print a Comparability Statement which offers a useful summary of the information.

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Comparability Statement

Ireland_ID_1288.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

Masters Degree

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

There are two types of Masters Degree in Ireland: taught and research Masters Degrees. Entry to a Masters programme is typically for holders of Honours Bachelor Degrees.

Country

Ireland

Type of Education

Higher Education

Recognised Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Credit Type

Credit Value

National Framework Level in country of origin

9

EQF Level

7

Bologna Cycle

Second Cycle (end of cycle) qualification

Irish NFQ Award Class

Masters Degree

Irish NFQ Level

9

First Published

26-10-2018

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

There are two types of Masters Degree in Ireland: taught Masters Degrees and research Masters Degrees. The taught Masters Degree is awarded following the completion of a programme of one to two years duration (60-120 ECTS credits). Research Masters Degree programmes are typically of two years duration (120 ECTS credits) though not all such programmes are credit rated.

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