- ECTS in brief
ECTS makes teaching and learning more transparent and facilitates the recognition of studies (formal, non-formal and informal). The system is used across Europe for credit transfer (student mobility) and credit accumulation (learning paths towards a degre
- Learning Outcomes
Given that one of the main features of the Bologna process is the need to improve the traditional ways of describing qualifications and qualification structures, all modules and programmes in third level institutions throughout the European Higher Educati
- Fields of Study
One of the features of Akari Course Builder is the application of standards in order to make information more transparent and searchable. Course Builder uses "Fields of Study" as one of its reference points and these are based on the ISCED stand
- Awards in Ireland
In Ireland the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is designed to recognise both large and smaller packages of learning. Minor, Special Purpose and Supplemental awards were established to ensure that more than one type of award was designed at all
- Awards in Scotland
The SCQF has 12 Levels reflecting the current Scottish system of education and training. Level 1 is the least demanding and Level 12 the most demanding. The descriptors show how each level becomes increasingly demanding by changes to factors such as compl
- Awards England & Wales
