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3 year degrees

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  • 29-05-2012 9:30pm
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    mikerev
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    Hey, does anyone know what the difference between a 3 year degree an a four year degree is? Are they of equivalent level or what?

    Thanks!


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    F.R.
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    A three year degree is level 7 on the national framework of qualifications also known as an ordinary bachelor degree. A four year degree is level 8 Honours bachelor degree.


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    F.R. wrote: »
    A three year degree is level 7 on the national framework of qualifications also known as an ordinary bachelor degree. A four year degree is level 8 Honours bachelor degree.

    I might be wrong, but as far as I know, level 7s are always 3 years, but a 3 year degree could still be a level 8. Level 8s can be 3 or 4 years.

    OP, the length of the degree doesn't matter, it's what level NFQ is attached to it that matters.

    Similarly, a level 9 can be 1 or 2 years, but it's not the length that matters, it's the NFQ attached to it. Either way it's still a level 9.


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    Seren_
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    Level 8 BA degrees (denominated or undenominated) are usually three years.


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    Pedant
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    mikerev wrote: »
    Hey, does anyone know what the difference between a 3 year degree an a four year degree is? Are they of equivalent level or what?

    Thanks!

    A level 8 degree can be a 3/4 year degree depending on what type of degree it is.

    For example, a BA (Hons) Level 8 (Arts) is usually 3 years in most NUI colleges, while a BSc (Hons) Level 8 or BEng (Hons) Level 8 is usually 4 years.


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