Extracts from the Qualifications Framework Emirates ... - CAA

LevelSummary Level DescriptorsLearning outcomes at Level 9 indicate self-directed, comprehensive, highly specialisedknowledge and practical learning, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in aspecialised field that provides a basis for originality and advanced knowledge andskills in research, analysis, evaluation and/or innovation encompassing complex ideas,information, concepts and/or activities and developing and/or applying ideas, oftenwithin a research context. It also includes:advanced problem-solving skillsthe integration of and formulation of judgements9taking account of social and ethical issues and responsibilities and reflectingexperience of managing change in a highly complex, unpredictable and unfamiliarcontext that requires new strategic approaches and/or intervention or conceptualabstract solutionsplanning skills to develop and execute a major project/activity outcome withappropriately selected research methodologies to produce sound conclusionspresenting, explaining and/or critiquing highly complex mattersmanaging professional activities in such contextself-evaluating and taking responsibility for contributing to professionalknowledge and practice including unfamiliar learning contextsdeveloping and implementing further learning consistently and sensitivelyconsistently and sensitively managing highly complex ethical issues leading toinformed, fair and valid decisions.Emirates Handbook and Implementation of QFEmirates in Higher Education28