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ttention, because society Many will try to stop you That’s not a proper job”; h from doing that alone”; and hasn’t found a job in ng”; “Study X so that you mpany when he retires”. I ard some of these before. at makes you really happy h of mind to forge ahead ourself with the knowledge ivelihood, possibly for the So, you can enrol for a two-week Short Course, a one-year Certificate, a two-year Diploma, or a three-year Degree. Which is it to be? Your career goals, budget, and unique reality will largely dictate which you choose, but, the influence of others will very likely make an equally significant contribution to your decision. Let’s cut to the chase: a Degree holds far greater prestige in society than a Diploma or Certificate, but Dips and Certs would not exist if they weren’t relevant; in fact, as qualifications they have made a significant contribution to society for decades. The distinct advantage of a Certificate course is that it only takes one year, focuses solely on the sub- ject matter you are interested in, and will of course be far cheaper in fees than a Diploma or Degree. Regardless of what qualification you choose to study, when you get to the workplace you will start at the bottom and have to work your way to the top. Any credible course or qualification is designed to provide students with real skills for the real world. That means, upon graduation a student is ready to work. How this is achieved is what differentiates the various options you have to choose from. Certs and Dips are more practically focused, while Degrees are more rigorous academically. Degrees require more research, writing, and intellectual enquiry from a student. The ideal for many is a Bachelor Degree that delivers both the practical and intellectual aspects in equal amounts. In con- temporary society, a truly relevant degree includes ➤ INDEX

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