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Postgraduate Diploma

Information about the structure of Postgraduate Diplomas

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.

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