Student Achievement Component

• • Variable credit values
  • National certificates and diplomas
  • Studying extra courses
  • Full-year programmes
  • Studying integrated programmes
  • Studying more than normal learning hours
  • EFTS value - accelerated or compressed programmes
  • EFTS value - convergence of methods
  • EFTS value of qualifications
  • Course size
  • Additional courses
  • EFTS factors of courses

Studying integrated programmes

An integrated programme of study may lead to two qualifications, for example a double degree. In this instance, the EFTS[1] value is based on the total credits less any overlap between the two qualifications. Where there is a variety of approaches, Rule SAC049[2] requires the TEO[3] to negotiate the EFTS value with us.

• [1]

  Equivalent Full-Time Student (EFTS)

• [2]

  Rule SAC049: EFTS value of qualifications - accelerated study negotiation with the TEC

  When a programme takes a variety of approaches to accelerated study, the tertiary education organisation must negotiate the Equivalent Full-Time Student value with the Tertiary Education Commission.

• [3]

  Tertiary education organisation (TEO)