Courses by QQI
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
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M.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person Centred Modalities)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences - Castletroy, Co. LimerickThis Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Person-Centered Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy-related programmes as well as disciplines such as nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas. This programme is suitable for graduates who wish to expand their…
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M.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic Modalities)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences - Castletroy, Co. LimerickThis Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy-related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human…
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M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Family Therapy)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences - Castletroy, Co. LimerickThis Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the…
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M.A. in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences - Castletroy, Co. LimerickThis Masters programme in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities) is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling and psychotherapy related programmes as well as disciplines such as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the…
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MA in Adolescent Studies
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinLooking to develop your career in adolescent care with an MA in Adolescent development? This programme is primarily designed for graduates from relevant undergraduate programmes in a range of disciplines who wish to develop appropriate knowledge and competence to empower and professionally support adolescent development. The programme has been designed to accommodate the needs of…
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MA in Childhood Studies
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinLooking to develop your knowledge in supporting childhood development and Early Learning Care? This programme addresses the needs of practitioners and graduates who wish to develop their knowledge and professional competence in areas focusing on professionally supporting childhood development. Why Study a Masters in Childhood Studies? This course should be of particular relevance to existing…
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MA in Education, Learning and Development
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Adult Training and Development Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinOur Masters has been designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department, self-employed trainers, instructional designers or lecturers in higher education. Below are some of the benefits of enrolling: Master the various techniques to…
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MA in International Law
Classroom Based, Law Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinNew to the Irish Market, this exciting programme will produce work-ready graduates for a career in the legal and related sectors. The Master of Arts in International Law is designed to progress non-cognate learners’ careers in law. Why Study an MA in International Law at Griffith College? The MA in International Law is designed for…
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MA / Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Communications: Podcasting and Video
Classroom Based, Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe MA in Digital Communications: Podcasting and Video is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme available on a full-time and part-time basis. This MA offers industry-standard training in podcasting, audio and video production, enhanced digital writing & content creation skills. Through online portfolios, graduates showcase their multi-platform digital and communications media production skills and their…
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MA / Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe MA in Journalism and Digital Communications is Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time/blended basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and digital communications. Participants in this MA take modules in data journalism, data analytics, and…
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MA / Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Communications
Classroom Based, Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe MA in Journalism and Media Communications is Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and media communications. The course has been designed with input from Irish journalists and is…
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MA / Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations
Classroom Based, Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinAbout the Course The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for people who wish to embark on a career in the fast-changing industry of contemporary journalism and media communications. This course is aimed at individuals who wish…
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MA / Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Digital Communications
Classroom Based, Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications is a Level 9, QQI accredited programme which runs on a full-time and part-time basis. The course is for those who wish to master the theory and application of the public relations (PR) skills and techniques required to succeed in a wide range of PR employment settings,…
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Managing People Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Management Skills Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis comprehensive QQI Managing People course, equips existing Managers (and those considering a career in managing people) with detailed knowledge of employee legislation, motivating staff, appraisals, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, selection and personal development. Students will learn how to: manage staff performance and under performance, motivate, empower and develop staff, build effective workplace relationships, and understand the…
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MANAGING PEOPLE QQI LEVEL 6
Online Learning, Public Administration & Public Management Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis course module will provide the learner with the management knowledge, skills and ability to manage people in a supervisory management capacity.
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Manual Handling Instructor Training Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Manual Handling Course by Guardian Safety - Clondalkin, Co. DublinThe QQI Manual Handling Instructor Training is delivered Online via ZOOM, therefore can be done from the convenience of your own home or office. The scope and aim of the QQI Manual Handling Instructor Training are to give learners the skills, knowledge, and experience (& of course the qualification) to deliver their own manual handling…
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Marine Angling Guiding (Dingle)
Classroom Based, Travel Management Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryMarine Angling Guides plan and implement fishing tours and escort groups of anglers on fishing trips to the best fishing locations around the coast of Ireland. This course will run in Dingle. What Will I Be Trained In? Angling and Safety (6N20234) Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) Marine Angling (6N20235) …
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Marine Tourism & Seafood Fundamentals
Tourism & Hospitality Course by Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) - Letterkenny, Co. DonegalThis programme has been developed as a Level 6 Special Purpose Award by LYITs School of Tourism in collaboration with Donegal County Council and dars na Gaeltachta. The programme forms part of a larger Donegal Atlantic Coastal Trail Project. The project is funded under the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Commission for the…
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Marketing Communications Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Marketing Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinLearners who successfully complete this course will: be competent in the principles of marketing communications have detailed knowledge of communication theory be able to apply the various marketing communication tools to a work place scenario have a comprehensive understanding of the role of marketing communications in achieving organizational objectives. Who should complete this course?…
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Marketing & PR
Classroom Based, Marketing Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinCourse Content for Marketing & PR. Marketing Practices Public Relations Behavioural Studies Statistics Communications Work Experience Advertising Digital Marketing Spreadsheet Methods
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Marketing Practice Course (QQI Level 5)
Online Learning, Marketing Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis new eLearning QQI level 5 Marketing Practice course is designed to enable learners to learn and apply the principles and practices of marketing. Learners who complete this module will be able to work effectively as a marketing professional in a range of organisations. The module will also allow students to: To be familiar with the principles…
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Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution
Classroom Based, Law Course by Independent College Dublin - Dublin City North, Co. DublinThe MA in Dispute Resolution is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme which provides students with the academic knowledge and practical skills to resolve disputes between parties in a non-adversarial manner. The MA in Dispute Resolution focuses on a wide range of non-adversarial dispute resolution processes including arbitration, mediation, and negotiation across a number of…
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Master of Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by IICP College - Tallaght, Co. DublinChild and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Master’s programme will equip learners and practising therapists with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents. This part-time programme consists of ten modules over 2.5 years. It is a taught Master’s with a strong research component.…
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Master of Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by IICP College - Tallaght, Co. DublinChild and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Postgraduate Diploma programme will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents. With a strong focus on excellence in clinical practice, learners are fully supported in making the transition from being a practising therapist…
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Master of Arts (MA) in Addiction Studies
Classroom Based, Addiction Studies Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MA in Addiction Studies is a rigorous and formal exploration of addictions from a variety of academic and scientific perspectives: sociological, cultural, psychological, anthropological, and psychoanalytic. The programme is concerned with how these perspectives interact and how they differ from each other. The aim is to educate students so that they can carry…
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Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Media Practice
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MA in Creative Media Practice presents learners with a creative and critically informed environment in which to develop and consolidate their practice. The course supports imaginative, experimental and interdisciplinary enquiry through a range of media, approaches and methodologies. In Dublin Business School, we define creative production as a practice of realising an artistic…
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Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Media Practice
Media Production Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MA in Creative Media Practice presents learners with a creative and critically informed environment in which to develop and consolidate their practice. The course supports imaginative, experimental and interdisciplinary enquiry through a range of media, approaches and methodologies. In Dublin Business School, we define creative production as a practice of realising an artistic…
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Master of Arts (MA) in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Classroom Based, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinIntroduction The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a recognised component which contributes to a post-graduate specific modality training in psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. A combination of this Masters’ programme with the Post-Masters’ Specific Modality Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in The School of Psychotherapy at St Vincent’s University Hospital meets the minimum 4-year postgraduate training requirement to enable…
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Master of Arts (MA) in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinIntroduction The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a recognised component which contributes to a post-graduate specific modality training in psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. A combination of this Masters’ programme with the Post-Masters’ Specific Modality Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in The School of Psychotherapy at St Vincent’s University Hospital meets the minimum 4-year postgraduate training requirement to enable…
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Master of Arts (MA) in Psychotherapy
Classroom Based, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MA in Psychotherapy offers a postgraduate qualification which meets requirements for professional training for individuals interested in training as humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapists in the integrative model. The course has been designed for graduates from a Level 8 Counselling and Psychotherapy programme who are suitable for supervised clinical training in humanistic and psychodynamic…