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First cycle - Bachelor's level

Qualifications that signify completion of the first cycle (e.g. Bachelor's degrees) are awarded to students who:

  • have demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that builds upon their general secondary education, and is typically at a level that, whilst supported by advanced textbooks, includes some aspects that will be informed by knowledge of the forefront of their field of study;
  • can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to their work or vocation, and have competences typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments and solving problems within their field of study;
  • have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues;
  • can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.

The first cycle (e.g. Bachelor's degrees) of the Qualifications Framework of the European Higher Education Area refers to level 6 of the European Union's European Qualifications Framework.

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