Postgraduate

If you are wondering what to do after getting your bachelor's degree, there are a group of options available to you; You may want to pursue a direct job, or continue your studies. If you decide to continue your educational journey, one of the options you may consider is the Postgraduate Diploma Level 7.

You may not have heard of this option before but it is now becoming more popular with students looking to build on their professional skills.

What is meant by Postgraduate Diploma Level 7?
It is an internationally recognized certificate, but it is not a postgraduate degree, but rather an entry point to studying a master's degree, as it allows you to develop your acquired knowledge and skills from the first degree to the postgraduate level.
This level of study is not equivalent to studying a master's degree, and it may become the same as a master's degree only when you have studied the thesis and completed its preparation.

Why should you study Postgraduate Diploma Level 7?
Postgraduate Diploma Level 7 is recognized by many employers and institutions of higher education as high-level evidence of professional knowledge and skills, for many managers and senior professionals this diploma shows the student as a postgraduate level.
This qualification helps students to keep up with their educational career, acquire new skills and demonstrate to employers that they are of a high level of education, with business management skills that are relevant and essential in today's modern workplace.

Entry requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Level 7:

1. Have an honours average in a relevant subject, a UK Level 6 Diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
2. If you are applying for your degree in the UK and are not from a predominantly English-speaking country you will need to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
3. The Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma is a professional certificate that focuses on professional skills and is suitable for those seeking management roles in their chosen industry, so entry to the Level 7

Diploma Course sometimes requires relevant work experience.

Credit hours for obtaining an academic degree:
To complete a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma, you will need to take a minimum of 120 credits. This may be part of your studies for a master's degree at a university or a certificate showing your level of study.

How is a Level 7 Diploma different from a Master's degree?

1. A Master's degree is generally obtained from a university, and a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma is obtained through an accredited training or specialised vocational centre.
2. You need a minimum of 180 credits to obtain a master's degree but only 120 to complete a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma.
3. Completion of the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma depends on how you choose to study; It usually takes one year full-time or two years part-time, while studying for a master's degree usually requires two academic years, usually ending with writing a thesis.
4. The cost of a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma does not cost as much as a Master’s degree and so it is not surprising that it is gradually becoming a popular option for those pursuing an advanced level of study.

Benefits of studying a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma:

1. Diploma flexibility allows students to work or continue with other commitments during their studies.
2. This degree is suitable for mature students, parents, people already in management positions, or those who wish to further their career.
3. Through this degree, students will explore a broad range of contemporary issues and develop the critical, analytical, and practical skills to succeed as managers and leaders.
4. Through this diploma, students will develop and refine their academic skills on the way towards master's studies.
5. The Diploma has been developed by leading business academics to engage with the contemporary practice of modern business.