What NFQ level is the Graduate Diploma in IT?

BrianD3 · 07-03-2011 01:49PM #1

Hi,
Can anyone confirm what NFQ level the Graduate Diploma in IT is? I have searched the DCU site and have not seen it stated anywhere.

Based on this chart on the NFQ website, a Postgradate Diploma is Level 9 and the same as a Masters Degree.

Is a "Postgraduate Diploma" the same as a "Graduate Diploma"?

NUI Maynooth have what sounds like a similar course yet it's called a Higher Diploma which would be level 8 on the NFQ chart.

duffman85 · 07-03-2011 08:51PM

Hi Brian, I'm currently in the last semester of the part-time Graduate Diploma in IT(GDF) course in DCU.

The course as far as I'm aware is level 9 in the NFQ.

It's bit like a taught masters but without a thesis.

Up until this academic year if you were successful in the GDF you could spend another 6 months and some more money doing a thesis and leave DCU with a Masters in IT.

Due to the course being a level 9 course and some changes in the DCU marks and standards(this is what we were told) you can't do the masters anymore.

Full version of Prospectus for Grad Dip in IT - There is a contact number at the bottom of this page - should be able to confirm the level for definite.

RichieD · 08-03-2011 02:27PM

Hi Brian,

I can confirm its a Level 9 course. As mentioned above they used to offer a masters progression, but as they are technically the same level this has been discontinued.

BrianD3 · 09-03-2011 11:46AM

Cool, thanks for the info.

What NFQ level is the Graduate Diploma in IT?

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