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_384.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

National Diploma

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

Irish legacy award

Country

Ireland

Type of Education

Higher Education

Recognised Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Credit Type

Credits

Credit Value

180

National Framework Level in country of origin

7

EQF Level

6

Bologna Cycle

N/A

Irish NFQ Award Class

An Award at Level 7

Irish NFQ Level

7

First Published

14-04-2015

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

The National Diploma is a legacy award which is no longer made in Ireland, however the award is included in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) at Level 7. View below a copy of the NFQ fan diagram, which includes information on current / former awards which are recognised through the NFQ.

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