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NFQ Levels & credits

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  • 07-02-2018 1:49pm
    #1
    ddmayo
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi Guys,

    I’ve been looking for some info on the NFQ levels system and I am finding it difficult to get some clear information.

    So I currently hold a Level 7 B.Sc degree, which is worth 180 credits. As well as that, I am studying part time at the moment towards a Level 8 Diploma, worth 30 credits overall.

    I am now looking into progressing to a full Level 8 degree (B.Eng), where 240 credits is needed to obtain this award I think?

    So, if I have the 180 credits from my Level 7, plus the 30 from the Level 8 diploma, does this mean all I need to achieve a level 8 degree is 30 more credits? Or am I taking this up wrong and looking at it too simplistically??!

    Or is it up to the institution who gives out the awards to recognize your past awards?

    Any info appreciated!


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    #2
    cherryherry
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭cherryherry


    hi each course has its own credits, they cant be joined together. to get a level 8 bachelors degree you have to do an extra year after the level 7 bsc degree, depending on the college if you have already covered the same subjects in level 8 diploma you dont have to do them again. you can apply for advanced entry to skip year 1,2 or 3


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