Recognition of Awards and Programmes

Munster Technological University

Female and male mature students studying in the library
Female and male mature students studying in the library

All universities, MTU included, are classed as designated awarding bodies and therefore have their own statutory degree-awarding powers. 

MTU makes major higher education awards at all levels of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) from Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) to PhD (NFQ Level 10), as well as minor and special purpose awards. Each Munster Technological University award has a corresponding NFQ level.

 

The main qualifications awarded are:

Award Title NFQ Level
Higher Certificate 6
Degree 7
Honours Degree 8
Masters Degree 9
Doctorate 10

 

All programmes leading to an MTU award are approved by the Academic Council. 

Recognition of MTU Awards and Programmes

MTU has obtained valuable additional recognition for its courses by professional/regulatory/statutory bodies, in order to enhance the professional standing of graduates and to provide them with the fullest possible advantages for employment and career development. 

The main recognitions obtained are shown below.

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Physics & Instrumentation

  • Institute of Physics
  • The Teaching Council

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science

  • Institute of Biomedical Sciences
  • Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine
  • CORU

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance

  • Institute of Chemistry of Ireland
  • Royal Society of Chemistry
  • The Teaching Council

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Biosciences

  • The Teaching Council

 

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition & Health Science

  • Association for Nutrition

 

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care (Kerry Campus)

  • This is a four-year honours degree programme.  On completion of year 3 of the programme, students achieve a level 7 qualification which is approved by CORU, Ireland's Health and Social Care Professionals regulator.

 

Bachelor of Business (Hons)/ Bachelor of Business in Accounting/ Higher Certificate in Business/ Higher Certificate in Accounting

  • Chartered Accountants Ireland

 

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (ICPAI)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

(Exemptions from a variety of requirements of these professional bodies)

 

Bachelor of Business (Hons)/ Bachelor of Business in Marketing/ Higher Certificate in Business

  • Marketing Institute

(Exemptions are granted depending on specialism and level)

 

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) intermediate level accreditation

 

Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) advanced level accreditation

 

Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management

  • Irish Hospitality Institute

 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Communication

  • The Teaching Council

 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Contemporary Applied Art (Ceramics, Glass, Textiles)

  • Institute of Designers of Ireland
  • Crafts Council of Ireland
  • The Teaching Council

 

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fine Art

  • Visual Artists Ireland
  • The Teaching Council

 

Professional Master of Education in Art & Design (jointly awarded with UCC)

  • Recognised and Accredited by the Teaching Council

 

Master of Arts in Art Therapy

  • Irish Association of Creative Art Therapists
  • European Association of Art Therapists

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons)/ Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science

  • Department of Transport, Tourism and Skills

(A number of short courses embedded in these programmes are accredited for Certificate of Competency purposes)

 

Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying

  • Society of Chartered Surveyors

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

  • Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors

 

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology

  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architectural Technology

  • Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture

  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture (jointly with UCC)

  • The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

Master of Architecture (March) (jointly with UCC)

  • The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

 

Higher Certificates/ Bachelor Degrees in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Engineering Technician/Associate+)
  • Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

 

Higher Certificates in Biomedical/ Civil/ Electronic/ Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Engineering Technician)

 

Bachelor Degrees in Biomedical/ Civil/ Electronic/ Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Associate+)

 

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Sustainable Energy Engineering

  • Energy Institute (Chartered*)

 

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Associate+)

 

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering

  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

 

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Structural Engineering

  • Institution of Structural Engineers
  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

MEng in Structural Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Chartered*)

 

MEng in Civil Engineering (Environment & Energy)

  • Engineers Ireland (Chartered*)

 

Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering (integrated 5-year Masters);

  • Engineers Ireland (Chartered)

 

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) (integrated 5-year Masters): 

  • Engineers Ireland (Chartered)

 

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (integrated 5-year Masters); 

  • Engineers Ireland (Chartered)

 

Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (integrated 5-year Masters); 

  • Engineers Ireland (Chartered)

 

Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Associate+)
  • Department of Transport, Tourism and Skills

(A number of short courses embedded in the programme are accredited for Certificate of Competency purposes)

 

Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrotechnology

  • Department of Transport, Tourism and Skills

(A number of short courses embedded in the programme are accredited for Certificate of Competency purposes)

 

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

  • Engineers Ireland (Associate+)
  • Chartered Institute of Building

 

* Eligible following appropriate experience

+   Accredited by Engineers Ireland and covered by the Sydney Accord which is an international agreement among bodies responsible for accrediting Engineering Technologists or Incorporated Engineers. It recognises the substantial equivalency of programs accredited by those bodies and recommends that graduates of programs accredited by any of the signatory bodies be recognised by the other bodies as having met the academic requirements for entry to the practice of engineering technology. Signatories to this agreement are Australia, Canada, Hong Kong China, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America.

These honours degrees are fully accredited by Engineers Ireland at the Bachelor (Honours) Level 8 educational standard. Further learning is required to meet the educational standard for Chartered Engineer.

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Structural Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering

 

International Recognition

European Engineer:

These honours degrees fulfil the Fédération Européenne d’Associations Nationales d’Ingenieurs (FEANI) Group One registration requirements and thus meet the academic requirements for the award of the title European Engineer (EurIng). Such engineers may practice in most European countries.

 

Washington Accord:

As these degrees are accredited by Engineers Ireland (the Irish accreditation body) they also fulfil the requirements for mutual recognition by the national accreditation bodies that have signed the Washington Accord, i.e. USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Russia, South Africa, Hong Kong China, Turkey, and Ireland.

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