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Monday 7 October 2013

University: Types of Degrees

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Ever wondered what type of degree best suited you? Well, there is no need to stress! This will be the perfect guide for you, on choosing the degree that is most applicable to you. Currently there is 9 different types of degrees in which you can work towards.

Bachelor Degree
Description: Bachelor Degrees are for people who haven’t previously graduated from university, most of the new students study towards one of these.

Length: 3 – 4 years of full time study or part time equivalent

Graduate Certificate
Description: This certificate broadens the knowledge and skills of a previously gained undergraduate degree, or develops skills in another area.

Length: 6 months full time study or part time equivalent

Graduate Diploma
Description: For students who want to develop new knowledge and skills in areas not studied previously

Length: 12 months full time study or part time equivalent

Postgraduate Diploma
Description: For students who have previously completed a bachelor degree in a subject and wish to continue further with their studies in the same area

Length: 12 months full time or part time equivalent

Master
Description: Comprises of coursework, project work and research in varying combinations. Designed for you to acquire a deeper understanding of a specific area of knowledge.

Length: 2 years full time, varies depending on pathway

Professional Master
Description: Intensive and fast tracked work ethic, executive style qualification. Designed for the busy professional in mind.

Length: 12 – 18 months, varies, or part time equivalent

Graduate Entry Master
Description: For the fast and intensive course, equivalent to a bachelor degree which allows you to change career direction quickly.

Length: 2 Years

 Master of Philosophy
Description: Aimed to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honors or postgraduate diploma level.

Length: 1 – 2 years full time study or part time equivalent

PhD
Description: Uncover new knowledge, either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas

Length: 2 – 4 years full time study or part time equivalent


I hope this can help you choosing the degree that best suits you!

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