The Postgraduate Diploma is designed for graduates who wish to enhance their academic standing or switch to a new field of study. It serves as a qualifying or bridging programme for candidates with a lower-class first degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) who may later proceed to a master's degree.
The Academic Master’s Degree focuses on advanced scholarly training, research skills, and theoretical knowledge in a specific discipline. It is designed for students with intent to pursue research careers, academic teaching, or progression to PhD. The programme typically combines coursework, seminars, and a research dissertation.
The Professional Master’s Degree is structured to build high-level practical and career-oriented skills for industry, leadership, management, and applied fields. It emphasizes real-world application, professional practice, and project work rather than purely academic research.
The PhD is the highest postgraduate degree awarded to candidates who produce original, publishable research that contributes significantly to knowledge in their field. The programme involves coursework, proposal defense, seminars, and a supervised thesis. Minimum duration is typically three years.