National Framework of Qualifications

What is the National Framework of Qualifications?

The NFQ forms the basis of a new more flexible and integrated system of qualifications.

The NFQ, through its ten levels, provides a means of comparing and contrasting national and international education and training qualifications. It helps learners to plan their education and training and employers to identify the qualifications they require.

 

Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) entry levels to WIT
There are three possible entry levels to WIT at undergraduate level:

• Higher Certificate (Level 6) courses
• Bachelor Degree (Level 7) courses
• Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) courses

 

Progression within WIT
Students, who enter at any level, can either chose to graduate at that level or progress to the next level, assuming adequate grades are achieved. For example, a student enters WIT at Higher Certificate Level 6, they can chose either to graduate with a Higher Certificate after two years, or can progress on to Level 7 and beyond.

 

Progression to a Postgraduate Qualification
Students who complete an Honours Bachelor Degree at Level 8, often go on to do postgraduate study. More information on taught and research postgraduate options are available at www.wit.ie.