Dublin Descriptors ~ UNIPI

The Dublin Descriptors are general statements of the typical learning outcomes achieved by students who have been awarded a qualification following the successful completion of a cycle of study; they therefore define the learning outcomes that are common to all graduates of a given programme of study.
They should not be understood as prescriptive; they do not constitute thresholds or minimum requirements and are not exhaustive; the descriptors aim to identify the nature of a qualification as a whole; they are not discipline-specific and are not confined to particular academic or professional fields.

	1st CYCLE Qualifications that signify completion of the first cycle are awarded to students who:	2nd CYCLE Qualifications that signify completion of the second cycle are awarded to students who:	3rd CYCLE Qualifications that signify completion of the third cycle are awarded to students who:
Knowledge and understanding	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	have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that typically associated with the first cycle, and that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context	have demonstrated a systematic understanding of a field of study and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field
Applying knowledge and understanding	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	can apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study	have demonstrated the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly integrity; have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication
Making judgements	have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to inform judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues	have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments	are capable of critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas
Communication Skills	can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences	can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously	can communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about their areas of expertise
Learning skills	have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy	have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous	can be expected to be able to promote, within academic and professional contexts, technological, social or cultural advancement in a knowledge based society

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