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Graduate Certificate

Information about the structure of Graduate Certificates

Purpose

A Graduate Certificate is designed primarily as a vehicle for degree or equivalent level diploma graduates to pursue further study at an advanced undergraduate level.

It is typically designed as a bridging qualification to postgraduate study for individuals developing educational, professional or vocational knowledge in a new discipline, profession or subject area and/or as a broadening or deepening of skills or knowledge already gained in an undergraduate qualification.

Credit requirements

The Graduate Certificate has a minimum of 60 credits, including at least 40 credits at level 7 or above.

Entry

Entry is open to degree graduates. However, subject to the regulations of the award, those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.

Outcomes

In addition to the Bachelor's Degree outcomes, a person with a Graduate Certificate is able to demonstrate some outcomes of a Bachelor's Degree in a new area of study.

Relationship with other qualifications

A Graduate Certificate may provide the basis for postgraduate study.

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