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Postgraduate certificate

A short level 7 postgraduate qualification, usually 60 credits.

Also called
PGCert
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ)
Topic
Higher education

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Postgraduate diploma (PGDip) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A level 7 postgraduate qualification, usually 120 credits, without the dissertation of a master's.
Level 7 England Wales Northern Ireland
A qualification level that includes master's degrees, integrated master's degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas and the PGCE.

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