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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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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

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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• …