What is the difference between Master's degree and PG Diploma?

Hi,A postgraduate Diploma is a shorter qualification than a Master’s degree, although at the same academic level. Whereas, a Master’s degree is made up of 180 credits (taken from exams, assignments, and so on), a postgraduate Diploma is 120 credits. With academic courses, the biggest difference between a postgraduate Diploma and a Master’s degree is that a postgraduate Diploma doesn't involve having to do a dissertation. You will most likely be assessed by exams, assignments, coursework or a combination of these. Beyond this, however, you can expect the level of work required to be similar to other postgraduate courses, especially in terms of content.

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Hi Pejush! A postgraduate Diploma is a shorter qualification than a Masters degree, although at the same academic level. Whereas a Masters degree is made up of 180 credits (taken from exams, assignments, and so on), a postgraduate Diploma is 120 credits. With academic courses, the biggest difference between a postgraduate Diploma and a Masters degree is that a postgraduate Diploma does't involve having to do a dissertation. You will most likely be assessed by exams, assignments, coursework or a combination of these. Beyond this, however, you can expect the level of work required to be similar to other postgraduate courses, especially in terms of content.

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