Question: how many credit hours to get master's degree?
Answer: Higher Diploma. NFQ Level: 8. Credits: 60. Duration: Typically 1 year. ... 
Graduate Diploma - Level 9 (60-80 Credits) NFQ Level: 9. Credits: 90. Duration: Typically 1 Year. ... 
Masters. NFQ Level: 9. Credits: 90-120. Duration: Typically 1 or 2 years depending on the course of study.