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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B.A. (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy with Youth Studies
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences - Castletroy, Co. LimerickThis 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 the skills, knowledge and approach necessary to work within the youth context, with emphasis placed on the link between theory and practice. The syllabus covers a diverse…
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B.Sc. (Hons) Computing Science (Games Development)
Classroom Based, Computer Game Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.
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B.Sc. (Hons) Computing Science (Network Management)
Classroom Based, IT Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.
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B.Sc. (Hons) Computing Science (Software Development)
Classroom Based, Software Development Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.
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BA Degree 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 Degree in Film, TV and Screen Media Production
Classroom Based, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis BA in Film, TV and Screen Production Media programme is designed in the specialist area of screen media production. This programme attracts learners because of the programme track-record for providing excellent employment prospects for learners who wish to pursue a career in the screen media industries. Graduates will be able to produce screen media…
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BA (Honours ) in Applied Social Studies (Disability Services Management) - Level 8
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Social Studies Course by Open Training College - DublinNext commencement: 16th September 2024 Applications now open Application by: 26th August 2024 Enquiries to: cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com — The BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Disability Service Management) provides qualified Social Care Workers and other professionals with the knowledge and skills to make substantive, positive changes to organisations. The one year, part time course will help you to become…
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinFor many students, the rewards and prestige offered by a career in money management make it an attractive path to pursue. A degree in Accounting and Finance is a major step towards achieving that goal. It is a popular choice with students who want to move directly into a career in accountancy as well as…
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BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Successful completion of this accounting degree gives substantial exemptions from professional accountancy examinations such as ACCA. The BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance degree programme is designed to prepare students for a career in the accounting and finance function in business. It features a blend of specialised accounting and finance subjects together with general…
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BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinFor many students, the rewards and prestige offered by a career in money management make it an attractive path to pursue. A degree in Accounting & Finance is a major step towards achieving that goal. It is a popular choice with students who want to move directly into a career in accountancy as well as…
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BA (Hons) Audio Production and Music Project Management course
Practical, Sound Engineering Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management course is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course…
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BA (Hons) Audio Production & Music Project Management
Practical, Sound Engineering Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe Degree in Audio Production and Music Project Management is delivered in collaboration with our partners Sound Training College. Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course offers…
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BA (Hons) Business
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. One of the most attractive aspects of the BA (Hons) Business Studies degree is the…
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BA (Hons) Business
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of relevant business and management knowledge, to promote personal development and business career advancement. Students have the opportunity to study many key areas and aspects of business to an appropriate depth and are encouraged to use the benefits of the…
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BA (Hons) Business (Blended)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Business Management Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis BA (Hons) Business programme will help students to appreciate fully the vital business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology. For many companies these disciplines are the driving force behind their success. In addition, graduates will be shown how the ever-changing business environment is influenced by political, legal, economic,…
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BA (Hons) Business (HRM)
Human Resources & Personnel Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) degree programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised business modules, geared toward students who, whilst wishing to study for a general business degree, choose to focus especially on the Human Resource Management (HRM) component throughout the duration of their studies. Aims & Objectives The overall aim of the…
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BA (Hons) Business (Law)
Business & Law Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Business (Law) degree programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised business modules, geared toward students who, whilst wishing to study for a general business degree, choose to focus especially on the legal component throughout the duration of their studies. Aims & Objectives The overall aim of the BA (Hons) Business…
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BA (Hons) Business (Management)
Classroom Based, Business Management Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Business (Management) degree programme has been designed to provide a broad foundation in business management and in the main functional areas of management. Students are equipped with a wide range of knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business. Aims & Objectives The overall aim of this programme…
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BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) (Blended)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Marketing Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinOur BA (Hons) in Business (Marketing) is available on a full, part-time and blended learning basis over a three year period. The purpose of the programme is to allow students to tailor their studies to reflect their interests and future career ambitions in marketing through a broad range of business and marketing modules.
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BA (Hons) Business (Project Management)
Classroom Based, Project Management Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management) degree programme incorporates a balanced mix of specialised business modules, aimed at students who, whilst wishing to study for a general business degree, choose to focus especially on Project Management throughout the duration of their studies. Aims & Objectives The overall aim of the BA (Hons) in…
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BA (Hons) Business (Psychology)
Classroom Based, Business Communications Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The broad philosophy of this programme is to provide students with an appropriate base of relevant business and management knowledge, with particular emphasis on the development of a firm understanding of the core issues addressed by psychology in business. Students have the opportunity to study the key aspects of business complemented by specific insight…
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BA (Hons) Business (Work Placement)
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. One of the most attractive aspects of the BA (Hons) Business Studies degree is the…
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BA (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP recognised)
Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Counselling and Psychotherapy provide the opportunity to speak in one’s own terms in order to articulate the difficulties and the questions in one’s life. They offer the opportunity of clarifying the direction, or its lack, in one’s life. In recent decades counselling and psychotherapy have had a major contribution to the alleviation of distress…
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BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis honors degree programme prepares students for a career in accounting and finance. The course subjects are taught by highly qualified lecturing staff who are also experienced accountants. Their continued experience of accounting and finance, in the real commercial world, ensures the delivery of a relevant and up to date syllabus that will include interesting…
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BA (Hons) Degree in Business
Classroom Based, Business Management Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis BA (Hons) Degree in Business programme will help students to appreciate fully the vital business roles played by finance, accounting, marketing, human resource management and information technology. For many companies these disciplines are the driving force behind their success. In addition, graduates will be shown how the ever-changing business environment is influenced by political,…
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BA (Hons) Degree in Communications and Media Production
Classroom Based, 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) Financial Services
Classroom Based, Business & Finance Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The philosophy of this degree is to develop and foster a deep understanding of financial markets and the financial services industry. The course provides students with a solid grounding in key financial disciplines while affording students the opportunity to equip themselves with the range of knowledge and skills needed to commence a meaningful career…
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BA (Hons) Financial Services
Classroom Based, Finance Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinThe monetary rewards potentially on offer makes a career in the financial services sector a very appealing prospect to those who feel they have the interest in, and aptitude for, this ever growing area of business. Financial services is the area of business most closely associated with money, value and property. Every organisation or individual…
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BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Griffith College Cork - CorkThe BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance degree is ideal for students interested either in a career in the accounting profession or who wish to develop the expertise to analyse business activities from a financial perspective. If you are interested in the application of numerical techniques and the interpretation and communication of financial information, this…
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BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
Classroom Based, Finance Course by Griffith College Limerick - Limerick City, Co. LimerickThe BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance degree is ideal for students interested either in a career in the accounting profession or who wish to develop the expertise to analyse business activities from a financial perspective. If you are interested in the application of numerical techniques and the interpretation and communication of financial information, this…