Turkish Qualifications Framework
TQF level 7: Master's degree (with or without thesis)
In short: Master's degree level: specialized knowledge in a field; ability to understand interdisciplinary interaction and make original assessments.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's degree (with or without thesis) | Second cycle | 1–2 years | 60–120 | 7 |
Official level descriptors
- Knowledge
advanced specialised knowledge, some of which is at the forefront
. Specialised knowledge, partly at the forefront of the field, and an inquiring approach at the interface between fields.- Skills
- Advanced problem-solving in research or innovation that develops new knowledge and methods; conducting research in a team or partly autonomously.
- Competence
- Manages and transforms complex contexts that require new strategic approaches.
- Takes responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and evaluating team performance.
- Integrates knowledge and makes judgements with regard to social and ethical responsibilities.
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-7", name "TYÇ Düzey 7" and the address of this page.
- In the verification result, the "Level: TQF 7" 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)