Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is situated in the Atlantic Ocean and separated from Great Britain by the Irish Sea. Half the size of Arkansas, it occupies the entire island except for the six counties that make up Northern Ireland. Ireland resembles a basin—a central plain rimmed with mountains, except in the Dublin region. The mountains are low, with the highest peak, Carrantuohill in County Kerry, rising to 3,415 ft (1,041 m). The principal river is the Shannon, which begins in the north-central area, flows south and southwest for about 240 mi (386 km), and empties into the Atlantic.
Ireland’s long and honorable tradition in educational excellence is recognized the world over. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Ireland held the position of one of the principal education to the western world. Responsibility for education lies within the Department of Education and Science. It administers all aspects of education policy including curricula, syllabi and national examinations. Education is free in the vast majority of primary and secondary schools, and at undergraduate level, and is compulsory from 6-15 years.
Types of Education
- One-Year Certificate: 1year full-time course
- National Certificate: 2 years full-time course
- National Diploma: 1 year after National Certificate
- Bachelor’s Degree: Normally 3 or 4 years course
- Graduate Diploma: Usually 1 year
- Masters Degree: Either by research or through a taught programme-1 or 2 years duration
- Doctorate (PhD): Usually takes a minimum of 3 years of original research