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 (Management)
Classroom Based, Business 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 Management programme provides a clearly structured business education that gives a solid foundation for…
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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 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 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 Interior Architecture
Classroom Based, Gardening 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 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 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) 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) - 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 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 & 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.…
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BA in Photographic Media
Photography Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe BA in Photographic Media’s aim is to equip our image-makers with the necessary skills and understanding required to compete with the artistic and creative demands of a competitive commercial industry. Creating work and content across different platforms including; photo books, website and video are just some of the beneficial aspects of this programme with…
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BA Journalism
Classroom Based, Communications Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin(Journalism) – This three year full-time degree programme concentrates on expanding the student’s knowledge and skills in the thriving world of journalism. Mediabased training, both practical and academic, is central to the programme as we prepare students for a career in media. Students learn to work in real journalistic situations – in print and broadcasting…
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Bachelor of Business (Honours) - One Year Add-on
Classroom Based, Business Management Course by CCT College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis full time programme is ideal for any learner who wishes to pursue a career within the business discipline or as a means to progress to further studies in business or in a business related field at Level 9 (Masters) on the Irish National Qualifications Framework.
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Bachelor of Law (Hons) LL. B
Classroom Based, Law Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinAt DBS the Bachelor of Law (Hons) is accredited by the Honorable Society of King’s Inns for the purpose of eligibility to sit the entrance exams for the Barrister-at-Law degree programme. The Bachelor of Laws (Hons) enables graduates who wish to qualify as solicitors to sit the Law Society of Ireland entrance examinations. The Bachelor of Laws…
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing and Information Technology
Classroom Based, Information Technology Course by CCT College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis full-time programme is ideal for any learner with an interest and motivation to embark on a career within the ICT Industry, or for graduate study in many ICT related fields. It provides for a depth of knowledge in many high-demand ICT areas, building on a broad and solid computing background. The curriculum is industry-informed,…
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Barbering
In-house Training, Barbering Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinBTEI means Back to Education Initiative. BTEI gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to part time education, while retaining their benefits. Skills to Compete is an initiative to support those who have lost their jobs as a result of COVID-19 and wish to re-enter the workforce. See here for details. This is a one year part time…
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Beauty Therapy with Specialised Lash and Tanning Treatments
Classroom Based, Beauty Therapy Course by Cathal Brugha FET - Dublin City North, Co. DublinAnatomy and Physiology Body Massage and Figure Analysis Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make up Manicure, Pedicure and Waxing Customer Service Work Experience – Deliver as Blended Learning* Beauty Industry Ethics and Practice – Deliver as Blended Learning* Depilation, Tanning and Lightening
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BSc (Hons) Computing
Classroom Based, Computing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThis is the Digital Age and Computer Science lies at the heart of the Digital World. Computer Science Professionals play an integral part in the shaping of the exciting digital world of today and will continue to play a key role in shaping the future world that you will work, play, communicate and live in.…
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BSc (Hons) Computing (Data Analytics and Big Data)
Classroom Based, Information Technology Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe Digital Universe is growing at a phenomenal pace. Big Data comes from everywhere, posts to social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat, mobile phones GPS signals, your online footprint and many more. As a result, there is a high demand for graduates in Data Analytics to support this rapidly growing phenomenon. The…
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BSc (Hons) Computing (Software Development)
Classroom Based, Software Development Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinEmploying a design-centric ethos to set themselves apart from the competition is now a crucial goal for all organisations. Nowadays, companies are obsessed with the customer experience and in ensuring the intuitiveness of design for all applications. As a result, graduates with specialised, technical and design skills are in high demand. The BSc (Hons) in…
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BSc in Horticulture
Classroom Based, Horticulture Course by Teagasc College of Amenity Horticulture - Glasnevin, Co. DublinWhat is the BSc in Horticulture course? The WIT BSc in Horticulture course is a full-time, 3-year course designed to train you as a professional horticulturists. You will study horticulture modules, undertake work placement, gain business skills, and graduate from the course having specialised in two major streams of hort study. You will learn about…
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Business and Payroll Administration
Classroom Based, Business Course by Dundrum College of Further Education - Dundrum, Co. DublinAim This course is designed to give students the opportunity to acquire expertise in the areas of accounts, payroll and general administration skills. It is ideal for those seeking employment in small to medium sized businesses using the latest software. An aptitude for book-keeping would be relevant for this course. Modules include Business Administration Skills…
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Business Studies
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Cathal Brugha FET - Dublin City North, Co. DublinIn this Business Studies course you’ll cover Accounting, Manual & Computerised; Business Administration Skills; Communications; Personal & Professional Development; Spreadsheets; Statistics; Law; Word Processing; Marketing Practice
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Business Studies - Tralee
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryGet a grounding in fundamental business concepts, ideas, practices and methodologies with this Business Studies course. What Will I Study? Accounting- Manual & Computerised (5N1348) Applied Economics (5N1350) Business Law (5N2091) Communications (5N0690) Marketing Practice (5N1400) Mathematics (5N1833) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Work Experience (5N1356)
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Business Studies with Law
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course provides a strong foundation for those students wishing to study Business and/or Accountancy, Legal, or combination degree…