Taught Postgraduate Course Awards
| Award | Credit | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert | 30 | 1 Semester | 1 Academic Year |
| Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip | 60 | 1 Academic Year | 2 Academic Years |
| Masters | 90 | 1 Calendar Year | 2 Calendar Years |
The Institute is gradually moving towards a credit-based system using the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The majority of DIT taught course postgraduate awards fit within a general model of awards. In this system a PgDip is 30 credits more than the PgCert, and the Masters is 30 credits more than a PgDip (normally a 30-credit dissertation). The PgCert will only be awarded in some courses and most frequently in part-time programmes. Students who elect to do a Masters will not normally receive the PgDip. Students who graduate with a PgDip in certain courses may, at a later date, apply for admissions to the Masters.
