Ireland - Master's studies
Population (mln): 4,48
Official language/s: English
Time zone: UTC+0 Winter, UTC+1 Summer
Internet TLD: .ie
Calling code: +353
Member of the EU from: 1st January 1973
Unemployment rate Sep 2011 (%): 14,6
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2011 (%): 29
Unemployment rate Sep 2012 (%): 14,8
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2012 (%): 30,2
Population statistics 20-29 age group 2011 (%): 15,2
Country codes in education system: IE
Expected duration of education (years): 17,3
The
second stage of higher education consists of more advanced (graduate) studies
and leads to the Master's Degree. These studies last for a minimum of one year
after the award of the Bachelor's Degree. Candidates who attend a course of
study and/or present a thesis based on research are awarded a Master's Degree.
Source: Eurydice, Eurypedia - The European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems
, Eurosta, wikipedia.org, Agency for Science and Higher Education Croatia, Department of Education and Skills
Irelan, Ministry of Education and Culture - FINLAND