Study on the Diploma Supplement as seen by its users - naric

Study on the Diploma Supplement as seen by its users - naric Study on the Diploma Supplement as seen by its users - naric

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Chapter 3: Information on the level of qualification 3.1 Level of qualification • Use of common terminology such as “first-, second- and third cycle”, familiar to the Bologna process. • Abbreviations, in particular national abbreviations, when not accompanied by the full title, should be avoided. • When qualification frameworks are implemented, information on how the degree is placed in the framework should be found here. More detailed information on the higher education system, as well as frameworks can be introduced in chapter 8. 3.2 Official length of programme • The ECTS is being used, when applicable. • Duration is stated both in years and in workload (ECTS). 3.3 Access requirement(s) • The use of national terminology alone should be avoided and NQF/EQF/EHEA Framework used when available. • Admission procedures should be mentioned when relevant. Chapter 4: Information on the contents and results gained 4.1 Mode of study • When there is an official mode of study determined in the study programme, it is stated here. 4.2 Programme requirements • Description of the programme requirements and learning outcomes. • Information on the work load/scope (ECTS) of each module/programme unit. • If the degree includes a thesis, it should be mentioned together with their work load/scope (ECTS), as well as other larger mandatory elements, such as practical training. 28

Chapter 5: Information on the function of the qualification 4.3 Programme details and the individual grades/ marks/ credits obtained 4.4 Grading scheme and, if available, grade distribution guidance 4.5 Overall classification of the qualification • This chapter is clear and concise. When relevant or necessary the reader should be referred to the transcript of records for further information. • A transcript of records with full details should accompany the Diploma Supplement. • Concise information on the grading scheme, if possible also using the ECTS, is used. If a separate grading scheme is used for the thesis, this should also be explained. • Brief explanation of the classification system in terms of percentages or overall achievement should be provided here so that it can be understood internationally. 5.1 Access to further study • Indicating access to further study clearly and precisely. • Using such common terminology as “first-, second- and third-cycle”, familiar to the Bologna process. 5.2 Professional status • Information on the typical fields of employment should be provided. • If the degree confers the right to practise a regulated profession, this should be clearly stated, preferably referring to relevant legislation. • There are clear references to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications. 29

Chapter 3: Informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> level of qualificati<strong>on</strong><br />

3.1 Level of qualificati<strong>on</strong> • Use of comm<strong>on</strong> terminology such <strong>as</strong> “first-,<br />

sec<strong>on</strong>d- and third cycle”, familiar to <strong>the</strong><br />

Bologna process.<br />

• Abbreviati<strong>on</strong>s, in particular nati<strong>on</strong>al<br />

abbreviati<strong>on</strong>s, when not accompanied <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

full title, should be avoided.<br />

• When qualificati<strong>on</strong> frameworks are<br />

implemented, informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> how <strong>the</strong> degree<br />

is placed in <strong>the</strong> framework should be found<br />

here. More detailed informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> higher<br />

educati<strong>on</strong> system, <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> frameworks can<br />

be introduced in chapter 8.<br />

3.2 Official length of programme • The ECTS is being used, when applicable.<br />

• Durati<strong>on</strong> is stated both in years and in<br />

workload (ECTS).<br />

3.3 Access requirement(s) • The use of nati<strong>on</strong>al terminology al<strong>on</strong>e<br />

should be avoided and NQF/EQF/EHEA<br />

Framework used when available.<br />

• Admissi<strong>on</strong> procedures should be<br />

menti<strong>on</strong>ed when relevant.<br />

Chapter 4: Informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> c<strong>on</strong>tents and results gained<br />

4.1 Mode of study • When <strong>the</strong>re is an official mode of study<br />

determined in <strong>the</strong> study programme, it is<br />

stated here.<br />

4.2 Programme requirements • Descripti<strong>on</strong> of <strong>the</strong> programme<br />

requirements and learning outcomes.<br />

• Informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> work load/scope<br />

(ECTS) of each module/programme unit.<br />

• If <strong>the</strong> degree includes a <strong>the</strong>sis, it should be<br />

menti<strong>on</strong>ed toge<strong>the</strong>r with <strong>the</strong>ir work load/scope<br />

(ECTS), <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r larger mandatory<br />

elements, such <strong>as</strong> practical training.<br />

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