Professional Development Awards - Structure and Content
The below diagrams illustrate the credit requirements for the award of Certificate of Higher Education, Diploma of Higher Education/Foundation degree, Honours degree, PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters degree*.
For the undergraduate awards, each level of study is referred to as a stage. The Certificate of Higher Education may be awarded on successful completion of Stage 1, the Foundation degree/Diploma of Higher Education on successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 and the Honours degree on successful completion of Stages 1, 2 and 3.
At postgraduate level, there are also 3 stages. The PG Certificate can be awarded on successful completion of Stage 1, the PG Diploma on successful completion of Stages 1 and 2 and the Masters degree on successful completion of Stages 1, 2 and 3.
The University credit framework conforms to the European Credit Transfer System, whereby 6 ECTS credits are equal to 12 Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CATS) credits.
Undergraduate Level
Postgraduate Level
*Please note that students are not permitted to hold more than one of the above awards and, where a lower level of award is achieved, the award must be rescinded should you wish to progress to a higher award.