Graduate diploma
A level 6 qualification for graduates, often used to convert to a new subject.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Higher education
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Related terms
- Level 6 England Wales Northern Ireland
- A qualification level that includes bachelor's degrees with honours, ordinary degrees, graduate diplomas and degree apprenticeships.
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