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Recognition of qualifications from
joint programmes
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Recognition of qualifications from joint programmes
Introduction
Real examples of good practices
What are the key elements of a good practice of a joint (degree) programme?
Legal instruments
Recognition of qualifications from joint programmes
Real examples of good practices ?
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European Master in Public Health
European Master in Human Rights and Democratisation
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programme is available on line• University of Plymouth:
• http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/taught/3072/European+Masters+in+Water+and+Coastal+Management
• Universidad de Cadiz:• http://posgrado.uca.es/web/info_master.php?id=111&curso=2009/10
information is clear• easy to know it is a Master degree
• number of credits
• names of HEIs who award the qualification
• both HEIs signed the documents
• both HEIs give clear information re the qualification
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Both universities delivered differentdifferent documents with the qualification• Diploma Supplement – Plymouth University
• Transcripts – Universidad de Cadiz
On DS it is not indicated that it is a joint programme – joint qualification
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indicated as good practice on the website of the EC
Recognised and accredited programme in all the countries which participate to the consortium
3 qualifications are delivered
• 2 National and 1 international
• More info on:• http://www.europubhealth.org/us/presentation/2/
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Information is not clear and transparent Documents are not sufficiently clear No DS Duplication of qualifications delivered
• This needs to be mentioned on DS in order to facilitate the assessment and the mobility
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Recognition of qualifications from joint programmes
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Recognition of qualifications from joint programmes
Legal instruments
Lisbon Recognition Convention 1997
Recommendation of CoE & UNESCO on the recognition of joint degrees 2004
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Conclusion Assessment & mobility becomes “easier” when HEIs give
• clear and transparent information
• on their joint programmes & qualifications awarded
updating “Recommendations on the Recognition of Joint Degrees” adopted in 2004 • in order to have clear and adapted guidelines
essential to share our difficulties on assessment of joint programmes • with HEIs
• in order to increase their awareness on the issue
Recognition of qualifications from joint programmes
Conclusion
And last but not least• as the development of joint (degree)
programmes has increased around the world, the implementation of a legal framework has become essential in order to have clear rules or guidelines on the setting of joint programmes
Other points• …