Turkish Qualifications Framework
TQF level 6: Bachelor's degree
In short: Bachelor's degree level: advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in a field; ability to apply it independently in professional life.
The Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF) is the national framework, designed to be compatible with the European Qualifications Framework, that classifies all qualifications gained through education programmes and other learning routes into eight levels. Each level is defined by level descriptors in three domains: knowledge, skills and competence. The framework is coordinated by the Vocational Qualifications Authority (MYK).
Higher education equivalent
| Qualification | Bologna cycle (QF-EHEA) | Typical duration | ECTS | EQF level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | First cycle | 4–6 years | 240–360 | 6 |
Official level descriptors
- Knowledge
an advanced theoretical, methodological and factual knowledge in a field
. Advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge of a field, including inquiring thinking.- Skills
- Advanced skills showing mastery and innovation, sufficient to solve complex and unpredictable problems in a specialised field.
- Competence
- Makes decisions with responsibility in unpredictable contexts and manages complex technical or professional projects.
- Takes responsibility for managing the professional development of individuals and groups.
- Is aware of social and ethical issues when assessing work or study.
The quoted phrase is a short excerpt from the official English descriptor (Turkish Referencing Report, Annex 6); the other statements are summaries. See the source documents for the full text.
How DijiUni badges show this level
- Field 7 of Annex 1 of YÖK's Micro-credentials Procedures and Principles is "level of the course", and micro-credentials are defined at TQF levels 5–8 (art. 4).
- The level chosen in the programme form is written into the signed badge's achievement.alignment: framework "Türkiye Yeterlilikler Çerçevesi", code "TYC-6", name "TYÇ Düzey 6" and the address of this page.
- In the verification result, the "Level: TQF 6" row and the level on the badge definition page link to this page.
- The level is the one declared by the issuing university for the programme; formal placement of qualifications in the TQF is run separately by MYK.
Sources
- VQA (MYK) — Turkish Qualifications Framework document (Communiqué 2015/1, PDF, Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
- VQA (MYK) — Turkish Referencing Report (2016, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- TQF portal — Turkish Qualifications Framework (Turkish) (opens in a new tab)
- YÖK — Micro-credentials Procedures and Principles (PDF, Turkish) (opens in a new tab)