What is the difference between Masters degree and PG diploma degree?

Hi Shristi,The Masters degree is a degree obtained after following a full programme, which contains taught courses and their exams following by a dissertation. If you do not want to complete a dissertation and just follow and pass the modules then you obtain a postgraduate diploma. Criteria for postgraduate certificates and diplomas will vary from course to course. In general a Postgraduate Diploma will have the same taught module requirements as the Masters qualification, but will omit the research project.However, a masters degree will fetch you better career scope a per my understanding.Found this useful? Click on thumbs up or mark it as b... view more

Hi Shristi,
The Masters degree is a degree obtained after following a full programme, which contains taught courses and their exams following by a dissertation. If you do not want to complete a dissertation and just follow and pass the modules then you obtain a postgraduate diploma.
Criteria for postgraduate certificates and diplomas will vary from course to course. In general a Postgraduate Diploma will have the same taught module requirements as the Masters qualification, but will omit the research project.
However, a masters degree will fetch you better career scope a per my understanding.
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