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

UK_ID_1514.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

Higher National Certificate (HNC) (SCQF 7)

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

Duration: One year of full-time study or 2 years part-time.

Country

UK

Type of Education

Higher Education

Recognised Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Credit Type

Credit Value

National Framework Level in country of origin

EQF Level

N/A

Bologna Cycle

Short Cycle Qualification

Irish NFQ Award Class

Higher Certificate

Irish NFQ Level

6

First Published

11-03-2020

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are specially designed to meet the needs of employers. HN Qualifications can also give candidates access to the 2nd or 3rd year entry at University.

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