Purpose
A Postgraduate Diploma is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s knowledge and skills.
A Postgraduate Diploma recognises continuing professional development or academic achievement in advance of a Bachelor’s Degree.
A Postgraduate Diploma may be awarded with distinction.
Credit requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma has a minimum of 120 credits at levels 7 or above, with a minimum of 72 credits at level 8 or above.
Entry
A Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, or relevant skills and knowledge acquired through appropriate work or professional experience.
Outcomes
A graduate of a Postgraduate Diploma is able to show evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist field of enquiry or professional practice.
Relationship with other qualifications
A person who holds a Postgraduate Diploma may be eligible to enrol in a Master’s Degree.