The European Higher Education Area in 2015: Bologna Process Implementation Report
Report by the Structural Reforms Working Group to the BFUG
As main conclusions:
- Not all countries issue the DS automatically;
- Learning outcomes/qualifications are not included or not well defined;
- The intended audience and purpose are not clear;
- The DS is not connected with the vocational education;
- The language used is not very easily understood;
- There is no common understanding on the intended use of the DS;
- The current format is not flexible enough;
- The internationalization component is not included in the DS;
- There is a need for user guides (for HEIs, employers, etc.) and good practice examples. The DS label was appreciated and should continue;
- There is an increased need for digitization.
The participants agreed that AG4 should discuss about the possible inclusion within the DS of:
- internationalization in the DS format (mobilities, double degree);
- non-formal education and recognition of prior learning.