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What
is the state of progress in implementing Masters programmes as part of
the Bologna process? The latest evidence can be found in the national reports
submitted to the Bologna conference in Berlin, September 2003 (see website).
The overview below is based on these data (referring to Masters programmes
in general, without specifying HRD).
| Stage
of implementation |
Country |
| Masters
programmes have been part of the higher education system (prior to Bologna
process) |
Bulgaria,
Czech Republic, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom |
| The
first Masters programmes have been introduced (initial phase/ pilot programmes);
a full-scale introduction is planned |
Austria,
Belgium (Flemish Community), France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway,
Switzerland |
| The
introduction of Masters programmes has been planned |
Finland,
Hungary, Romania |
| The
introduction of Masters programmes is envisaged - no dates are given |
Denmark,
Poland, Spain |
Details
of country implementation
-
Austria:
50% of all fields of studies as bachelor and master study programmes by
2006;
-
Belgium
(Flemish Community): Implementation from 2004/2005 onwards; to be completed
by 2011;
-
Finland:
The reform will come into force in August 1, 2005;
-
France:
In 2002, an overall reform of the French higher education system occurred;
to be completed by 2010;
-
Germany:
Marked increase expected in the coming years;
-
Hungary:
Gradual introduction; by September 2006 only the new type of programs should
be launched;
-
Italy:
Introduced in academic year 2002-2003;
-
Netherlands:
Introduced in autumn 2002; accreditation as from this summer 2003;
-
Norway:
most institutions have incorporated the new structure since 2002/2003;
complete introduction by 2003/2004;
-
Romania:
Starting with the academic year 2004/2005;
-
Switzerland:
By 2005 comprehensive implementation concepts; by 2010 full implementation.
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