How to check if a diploma confers the Grade de Master

In the UK, a Master’s degree is classified as a Level 7 qualification within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Equivalent levels include:

• Bac+5 in France,
• EQF Level 7 in the European Qualifications Framework,
• and Master’s-level study internationally.

Level 7 qualifications demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge and are often required for senior professional roles or doctoral study.

To check whether your diploma officially confers the Grade de Master, you should:

1. Verify that the programme explicitly states “confère le grade de master”.
2. Check whether the diploma is recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education.
3. Confirm the programme’s accreditation on the RNCP or CEFDG website.
4. Contact the institution directly if the information is unclear.

Remember:

A diploma may be recognised at Level 7 without conferring the Grade de Master.
The official wording is essential.
 

To check whether your degree is valid, you should verify that:

• the institution is officially recognised or accredited,
• the programme is approved by the relevant education authority,
• and the qualification appears on official national or international registers.

You can confirm this through:

• the university’s official website,
• the national Ministry of Education,
• ENIC-NARIC recognition services,
• or accreditation databases such as the RNCP in France.

You should also check whether the degree awards recognised credits (such as ECTS in Europe) and whether it is accepted for employment, further study, or visa applications.

You can verify whether a university is accredited in Europe by consulting:

• the country’s Ministry of Education,
• national accreditation agencies,
• or official European higher education directories.

Useful resources include:

• the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education (EQAR),
• ENIC-NARIC networks,
• and national qualification frameworks.

You should also verify:

• whether the institution is officially recognised by the state,
• and whether its degrees are eligible for international recognition or further study.

To check whether your degree is accredited in Europe, you should verify three key points:

• whether the institution is officially recognised by the state,
• whether the programme is accredited,
• and whether the qualification fits within the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

Useful sources include:

• the university’s official website,
• the national Ministry of Education,
• the ENIC-NARIC network,
• and the European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR).

You should also check whether the degree awards recognised credits such as ECTS and whether it is accepted for further study or employment across Europe.

An MA (Master of Arts) is a postgraduate degree in subjects such as humanities, social sciences, arts, communication, or management.

An MSc (Master of Science) is a postgraduate degree focused on specialised professional or academic expertise, often in areas such as business, finance, data, management, or technology.

At EDHEC Business School, MSc programmes are internationally oriented and designed to provide advanced, career-focused skills. Many EDHEC MSc degrees are taught entirely in English and cover subjects such as:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Data Analytics
• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability

EDHEC MSc programmes are aimed at students who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

Importantly, EDHEC’s Master’s programmes confer the Grade de Master, meaning they are officially recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education as Master’s-level qualifications.

A Master’s degree classification reflects a student’s academic performance. Depending on the country or institution, classifications may include:

• Distinction – highest achievement
• Merit – strong performance
• Pass – successful completion

Merit and Distinction are classifications awarded to students based on their academic performance in a Master’s degree.

• Distinction is the highest classification and reflects outstanding academic achievement.

• Merit recognises strong performance, below Distinction but above a Pass.

   

The exact grading criteria vary depending on the university or country.