National Framework of Qualifications
The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a system used to describe levels of educational qualifications in Ireland. Responsibility for maintaining and developing the framework lies with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
Launched in 2003, the NFQ was developed by the
Framework
| EQF level | EHEA cycle | NFQ level | Major award types |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Level 1 Certificate | |
| 2 | Level 2 Certificate | ||
| 2 | 3 | Level 3 Certificate Junior Certificate
| |
| 3 | 4 | Level 4 Certificate Leaving Certificate | |
| 4 | 5 | Level 5 Certificate Leaving Certificate | |
| 5 | 6 | Advanced Certificate | |
| Short cycle within 1st | Higher Certificate | ||
| 6 | 1st | 7 | Ordinary bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Honours bachelor's degree Higher Diploma | ||
| 7 | 2nd | 9 | Master's Degree Post-Graduate Diploma |
| 8 | 3rd | 10 | Doctoral Degree Higher Doctorate |
References
- ^ "National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)". www.nfq.ie.
- ^ "National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)". www.nfq.ie.
- ^ "National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)". www.nfq.ie.
External links
- National Framework of Qualifications website
- Relationship between the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the National Framework of Qualifications