What is the advance diploma?

IP: *.opera-mini.net 11.01.09, 23:02
Hi can anyone tell me what means qualification called advanced diploma or diploma? what is the next step after advanced diploma?
    • jonathan.oakley Re: What is the advance diploma? 12.01.09, 11:10
      A diploma is a certificate that testifies that you have successfully
      completed a course of study with an educational institution. In the
      UK it can refer to several types of academic qualification. For
      example, a Diploma of Higher Education is an award just below the
      level of a B.A. Also in the UK there is the 14-19 Diploma available
      to students between the ages of 14-19. This is a relatively new
      qualification that combines existing academic awards with a purpose
      designed qualification to make up a 2 year course.

      Some students who only decide to complete 1 year of a University
      undergraduate course would subsequently be awarded a diploma. The
      next step here would be to complete the degree.

      A good resource-if you are thinking about qualifications but perhaps
      don't have the time to attend a course-is the Open University:
      www.open.ac.uk
      • Gość: Utar Re: What is the advance diploma? IP: *.nplay.net.pl 12.01.09, 11:16
        Thanks fot those information but i was wondering what kind of qualifications are
        these offered by the ACS:
        www.acsedu.co.uk/Info/enrolment/design-your-own-course.aspx
        there is a lto of text but there are no concrets :( so o thought that you may
        know something about that :)
        • jonathan.oakley Re: What is the advance diploma? 12.01.09, 15:42
          Thanks for the link. I haven't heard of ACS before so cannot comment
          on their reputation. Re: your question I would work backwards from
          your employment and see what is required and recognised as an
          academic qualification in your field. For example, If I wanted to
          work for a psychologist and found out that I needed more than a
          diploma I would consider taking a BA. A Diploma is a certificate
          that confirms your knowledge in a certain academic area. Though
          beware: some colleges may issue their own diplomas that are not
          recognised by educational authorities and/or employers...
          • Gość: Guest.krk Re: What is the advance diploma? IP: *.mobile.project4.pl 15.01.09, 16:43
            Hi John can you tell me what is the english equivalent of polish "technik" qualification?
            • jonathan.oakley Re: What is the advance diploma? 15.01.09, 22:43
              My understanding is that a matura techik is equivalent to an English
              A level and an entry to further education at a University.
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