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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