QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED BY JOINT PROGRAMMES

SUMMARY

Recognition of qualifications awarded by joint programmes requires some flexibility, but close examination of the programme and status of the institutions involved is also necessary. In the present chapter some advice is given on how to proceed with the assessment of such qualifications.

FLOWCHART

• Introduction
• Recommendations
• Recognise unless a substantial difference exists
• Apply flexible attitude to recognition
• Analyse relevant aspects of joint programme and institutions involved
• Information tools on joint programmes
• Examples
• 1 - Qualification obtained after studying at recognised/accredited institutions
• 2 – One of the providers is not a recognised institution
• 3 – Taking account of learning outcomes of the joint programme
• Sources and references
• Relevant articles RCP