Following is a list of the main types of degrees you can get and how they are different from each other. When making your choice of schools, make sure you know what type of degree they offer in your area, and what degree is needed in the career you have chosen. Admission generally requires completion of Grade 10 or higher, with specific grade and subject requirements. High school graduation may be the preferred qualification, especially for university-awarded certificates. Diploma Programs Usually involve two years of full-time study at a college or technical institute, often in preparation for employment at the technical level in specific fields.
Admission generally requires high school graduation with specific grade and subject requirements.
University-level diploma programs and those in the visual arts may involve up to four years of study. The programs provide enhanced career preparation that applies to a broader range of career and employment opportunities in industry that goes beyond entry into an industry or occupation. Entrance requirements are similar to those of diploma programs. They allow students to take part of a university program at a college before transferring to the appropriate university to complete their studies. Students should make sure of the transferability of their course choices with the university at which they intend to complete their studies.