Tertiary Education System Ireland

The creation of a unified tertiary system is one of the priorities of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. The Department’s “Statement of Strategy 2021 to 2023” outlines six strategic goals, one of which centres around developing talent and skills. Crucial to the achievement of this goal is the provision of diverse and progressive pathways for learners, enabling progression across and between different institutions.

The publication of the funding and reform framework for higher education, “Funding the Future” highlighted the creation of a unified, balanced and integrated knowledge and skills system as one of its five priority strands of work. The system will be characterised by clear and extensive pathways for learners, and an expansive qualifications frameworks aligned to current and future knowledge and skills needs.

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