How long is a post graduate degree?

A postgraduate degree, otherwise known as a Masters, lasts one year full time or 2 years part time. The degree is completed in 3 stages, the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and finally the Masters stage. Each stage requires around 3 months study.


You can also do a research degree such as a PHD which can last up to 7 years or more depending on the nature of the topic and the amount of time needed to complete the research and write the thesis. You can also do an Mphil which is a lower qualification, but still a Postgraduate level research qualification which typically lasts 3 years, but can be completed sooner.