Awarding Body : Quality and Qualifications Ireland (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.
Colleges that run QQI courses in Ireland
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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BA (Hons) in Business (Cloud Computing)
Classroom Based, Business Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Business (Cloud Computing) 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 Cloud Computing component […]
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BA (Hons) in Business (HRM)
Classroom Based, Human Resources & Personnel Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinOur BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) is available on a full-time and a part-time basis over a three year period. Students studying for the award of BA (Hons) in Business (HRM) will find opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills […]
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BA (Hons) in Business (Information Systems)
Classroom Based, Business Informations Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Business (Information Systems) 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 Information System component […]
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BA (Hons) in Business (Marketing)
Classroom Based, 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 […]
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BA (Hons) in Business Studies
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Griffith College Cork - CorkThis 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, […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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BA (Hons) Marketing (Digital Media & Cloud Computing)
Digital Marketing Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The BA (Hons) in Marketing (Digital Media and Cloud Computing) is a specialised and innovative programme, which has been created to meet the needs of learners who seek to develop their knowledge and appreciation of concepts and frameworks of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]