Joint degrees in Europe.ppt

Methodology JD/MD questionnaire (answers from 31 educational systems) Additional information search modified JD questionnaire to Tuning project networks joint degrees’ consortia (30 answers). Stockholm seminar on Joint degrees Individual consultations with Bologna follow-up gr. members, ENICs, etc. Master degrees Dominant trend - towards Master level degrees that require 300 ECTS credits Suggested definition of a Master in the EHEA: normally 300 credits, of which: at least 60 at graduate level and in the appropriate area This would allow for:- Bachelor 180 + Master 120 credits ; - Bachelor 240 + Master 90 - 120 credits  (of which up to 30 or 60 may be waived) - 300 credits Master (integrated progr.) Master degrees Courses that are too short may find it very difficult, if not impossible, to get transferable accreditation when it is generalised in Europe. Differentiation between “academic” and “professional” Master degrees – some countries do and some don’t . Generel access requirement is Bachelor, but many countries allow access of equal qualifications and provide more bridges between the sectors of HE. ECTS and DS – being used or introduced in most countries Few HEI seek accreditation from foreign agencies, as national and regional are developing rapidly  ... curricula offered by institutions from different countries and leading to a recognised joint degree  JD are relevant to Bologna objectives : joint quality assurance, recognition across the EHEA, transparency / convergence of HE systems, mobility, international employability, attractiveness. Most Bologna countries have started JD. more widespread at doctoral and Master’s level,ECTS widely used. NATIONAL LEGISLATIONS NEED AMENDMENTS  Very few countries legislate specifically for joint degrees Absence of legislation does not prevent the establishment of joint programmes but it may cause serious problems as regards: award of JD and their national-level recognition