Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment which may allow Learners to gain formal recognition (certification) for knowledge, skills and competence that they already have, howsoever [..]

FÁS (Foras Aiseanna Saothair / Training and Employment Authority)

A Grant is a common term used to refer to financial support available to students.

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is the statutory planning and policy development body for higher education and research in Ireland.  The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the t [..]

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Higher Education Grant (HEG) is one of the maintenance grants available for students going on to third level education.

The Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) links specific FETAC Level 5 Certificates and some Level 6 Advanced Certificates to a number of reserved places on higher education courses.

Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) is a refereed international journal, established in 1982 as the principal learned journal of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia.

A Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a vocational qualification. The course can be taken part-time or full time. All courses involve work-related experience.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a vocational qualification, which is relevant to higher technician or middle management jobs and which emphasises practical approaches to learning, including proje [..]