Qualification Profile

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Comparability Statement

Ireland_ID_961.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

Honours Bachelor degree

Title of Award in English

Additional Information

Awarded by: Institutes of Technology, Quality and Qualifications Ireland, and Universities

Country

Ireland

Type of Education

Higher Education

Recognised Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Credit Type

ECTS

Credit Value

180>

National Framework Level in country of origin

8

EQF Level

6

Bologna Cycle

First Cycle (end of cycle) qualification

Irish NFQ Award Class

Honours Bachelor Degree

Irish NFQ Level

8

First Published

07-11-2016

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

The Honours Bachelor Degree is normally awarded following completion of a programme of three to four years duration 180 - 240 ECTS credits, although there are examples of longer programmes in areas such as architecture, dentistry and medicine. Entry is generally for school leavers and those with equivalent qualifications. In addition, there are transfer arrangement across higher education.

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