From the old plan to the Bologna Plan, with full rights

If you already have a university degree from a pre-Bologna plan, do not worry – it is still absolutely current and valid. Any legislation that the government has approved or may yet approve in order to construct the EHEA will not have any effect whatsoever on how these degrees are viewed, either academically or professionally.
However, you may be interested in undertaking new studies or extending your higher education with the broad range of academic opportunities offered by the Bologna Process. In this case, here is some practical guidance:

 

Access to Doctorates

Bachelor-level degree holders and graduates of a five year architecture or engineering degree can gain direct access to undertake the research phase of a doctorate if they have an Advanced Studies Diploma or have achieved a Certificate of Research Proficiency.

Those holding a University Diploma or graduates of a three year architecture or engineering degree will be subject to the general regulations on access to the training phase of doctoral studies.

All candidates in possession of an official university master’s degree may undertake the research phase of a doctorate.

 

Access to university master’s degrees

An official Spanish university degree is more than sufficient in order to take a university master’s degree.

Candidates with a Bachelor-level degree and graduates of a five year architecture or engineering degree may also have credits from their undergraduate degrees recognised, meaning they will not have to take certain credits in the requested master’s degree, as long as the university considers these to be related to the skills and knowledge acquired.

Those holding a University Diploma or graduates of a three year architecture or engineering degree may find the university requires additional training to be completed in order to supplement their skills before they are admitted to the study plan in their desired master’s degree.
 

 

Access to a University Degree

Those wishing to do so may take a university degree. You should be aware that universities must make provisions to recognise and transfer the credits of those holding degrees taken prior to the changes in the study plans.
If you are told you must take more credits in order to attain your intended degree, this does not in any way diminish your skills or professional abilities.

 

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