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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BA (Hons) in Business - Project Management
Classroom Based, Project Management Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe BA (Hons) in Business programme is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in a business career. The course provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. The Project Management programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised business management modules, aimed at…
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BA (Hons) in Business (Psychology)
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe BA (Hons) in Business programme is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in a business career. The course provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of…
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BA (Hons) in Business Studies
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Griffith College Limerick - Limerick City, Co. LimerickWant a career in management or want to develop your own business? The BA (Hons) in Business Studies, is right for you. The QQI validated BA (Hons) in Business Studies will enable learners to fully appreciate the vital business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology, all of which are…
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BA (Hons) in Business Studies - HRM stream
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Griffith College Limerick - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThis honours degree programme will help students to appreciate fully the vital business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology. In addition, graduates will be shown how the ever-changing business environment is influenced by political, legal, economic, social and technological factors on both a national and international scale. In first…
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BA (Hons) in Business with Law
Classroom Based, Business & Law Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe BA (Hons) in Business with Law programme is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in a business career. The course provides a strong grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies. Law is a vast area of study. Recent high profile domestic cases have…
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BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production
Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinCommunications is a fast-paced and, in today’s technology-driven environment, growing industry that offers a huge variety of job roles. Griffith’s BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production is a full-time, three-year programme that aims to give students a foundation in an array of communications platforms including social and digital media, photography, radio, investigative journalism, TV and…
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BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Addiction Studies Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinBA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis. The course is highly interactive and it has been designed specifically for those who want to become competent professional practitioners in counselling and addiction-related areas. This course…
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BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies
Classroom Based, Youthwork Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinBA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies is delivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS) and is available on a part-time basis. This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling-related fields with a specific focus on Youth Studies. It focuses on…
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BA (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy Studies
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Health Care Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinDelivered by the Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences (ICHAS), the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy is a 4 year degree programme situated at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) programme. This course is a leading academically based professional programme for those wishing to pursue a career in the field…
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BA (Hons) in Fashion Design
Classroom Based, Fashion Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe BA (Hons) in Fashion design is a three year course which focuses on the development of original ideas – through innovation, experimentation, and a close relationship between tutors and students. Students learn the technical, design, and business skills needed to transition from student to world-class fashion professional. The course allows you to explore a…
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BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis exciting course has been created for people who have a passion for film making and storytelling on screen and have already started to experiment in these areas. The BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production is conducted on a full-time, part-time and blended basis over a three-year period. The aim of the…
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BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis exciting course has been created for people who have a passion for film making and storytelling on screen and have already started to experiment in these areas. The BA (Hons) in Film, TV and Screen Media Production is conducted on a full-time, part-time and blended basis over a three-year period. The aim of the…
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BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design
Classroom Based, Graphic Art Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinOur BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design is a three-year level 8 degree course available on a full-time basis. This challenging degree will teach you how to continuously respond with creativity, and create innovative visuals while developing a keen understanding of consumer culture and market trends. Achieve an honours degree in Graphic Communication Design in three years.…
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BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture
Classroom Based, Interior Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis degree programme has been designed in response to an increased demand for employees with specific skills relating to Interior Architecture including spatial planning, design detailing, technologies, problem-solving and visualisation techniques and presentation skills. The course takes students through the fundamentals of visual culture, building science and design principles and equips them with practical studio…
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BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
Classroom Based Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course focuses on introducing and preparing students for management roles in the hospitality industry. It takes an international perspective, thus increasing the variety of career opportunities open to graduates. Key areas of the programme include international hospitality management, hospitality operations, international marketing, accounting and finance, human resource management and information technology. Students are required…
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BA (Hons) in Marketing
Classroom Based, Marketing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Marketing (Event Management) degree programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised marketing and event management modules geared towards the needs of marketing personnel operating in a dynamic national or international environment. The programme deals comprehensively with modern marketing and event management theory and practice. Aims and Objectives The programme is…
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BA (Hons) in Marketing
Classroom Based, Marketing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinMarketing is an exciting, vibrant and dynamic area impacting on all our lives. From the major global brands to the local corner shops, identifying customers and meeting their needs is critical to business survival and success. For many, this makes marketing a particularly attractive career path, giving ambitious individuals an opportunity to face up to…
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BA (Hons) in Marketing (Digital Marketing)
Classroom Based, Digital Marketing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThis stream was developed in close discussion with practitioners from the communications and marketing industry and is ideal for those interested in building a career in marketing and communications within a technological skill base. It provides students with an opportunity to develop marketing skills, whilst also allowing them to develop digital marketing skills in an…
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BA (Hons) in Marketing (Digital Media)
Classroom Based, Digital Marketing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Marketing (Digital Media) has been developed in close discussion with practitioners from the communications and marketing industry. This degree is ideal for those interested in building a career in marketing and communications within a technological skill base. It provides students with an opportunity to develop marketing skills, whilst also allowing…
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BA (Hons) in Marketing (Event Management)
Classroom Based, Event Management Courses Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Marketing (Event Management) degree programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised marketing and event management modules geared towards the needs of marketing personnel operating in a dynamic national or international environment. The programme deals comprehensively with modern marketing and event management theory and practice. Aims and Objectives The programme is…
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BA (Hons) in Marketing with Event Management
Classroom Based, Marketing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinEvent management professionals are widely seen as important to the development and success of Irish business and the tourism industry. This stream will provide graduates with a blend of knowledge and skills to equip them for employment in positions in marketing and/or event management, or will alternatively enable them to proceed to postgraduate study. The…
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BA (Hons) Interior Architecture
Classroom Based Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe graduates who successfully complete this programme will be able to design interiors in terms of space, materials, detailing and atmosphere. They will be able to sketch, draught, produce advanced computer aided visualisations, including walk-throughs, using the latest software packages, apply advanced technology and manage design projects. Interior Design – Architecture
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BA (Hons) Psychology (PSI accredited)
Classroom Based, Psychology Courses Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth…
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BA (Hons) Psychology (PSI accredited)
Classroom Based, Psychology Courses Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinPsychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth and…
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BA (Hons) Social Science
Classroom Based, Social Studies Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Whether your interest is in progressing towards a career in areas such as youth and community work, professional social research, policy analysis/development, working with disadvantaged and marginalised individuals, or you are interested in a broad-based undergraduate education, the BA (Hons) in Social Science (Level 8, 180 ECTS) is the degree for you. This degree…
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BA (Hons) Social Science
Classroom Based, Social Studies Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinWhether your interest is in progressing towards a career in the field of social care, professional social research or policy analysis, or whether you are interested in a broad-based undergraduate education, the BA (Hons) in Social Science is the degree for you. Social Science is the interdisciplinary study of human society. It draws upon disciplines…
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BA in Business
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe BA (Ord) in Business is a 3 year full-time programme designed to give students a clearly structured business education. All key business functions are addressed, including, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources and information technology. The programme achieves a balance of practical hands-on business practice with academic knowledge offering students a broad understanding of…
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BA in Communications
Classroom Based, Journalism Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe BA in Communications is a three-year full-time programme which aims to give learners an introduction to communications platforms including photography, radio, journalism, and TV. The course involves both practical and academic projects and gives students the chance to work in real journalistic situations over the course of six semesters. Graduates of this programme can…
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BA in Film and Television Production
Classroom Based, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinInterested in filmmaking and storytelling on screen? This course has been created for people who’ve already started to experiment in these areas. Delivered in association with Pulse College and Windmill Lane Recording Studios, the course will help you turn your passion into a fulfilling career. You’ll already have a fascination for film and television, and…
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BA in Film & Media
Classroom Based, Film Production Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe BA in Film & Media programme is an opportunity for you to spend three years developing skills and expertise in film, television, radio photography and other aspects of digital culture. You will also acquire a broad understanding of the various ways in which the contemporary audiovisual media impact on our relationship with the world.…