Postgraduate certificates and diplomas develop higher level understanding and specialist skills. These are normally in the same area as your first degree, and in some instances count prior professional experience in the field for entry.
Postgraduate certificates can offer a specialised professional development opportunity. They can also be an ideal first step towards higher study.
Postgraduate diplomas are longer and more in-depth than the postgraduate certificate and many allow you to undertake an independent project or research.
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