education system

The Australian education system is determined by a unique program known as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This system is primarily based on the United Kingdom system of education, but is a lot more detailed. Tertiary education is separated into a variety of levels, based on the amount of education that a student needs for their careers.

 There are ten different levels in the tertiary education system in Australia. We cover the first 7 levels (and part of the 8th level) in our article about undergraduate education. The first seven levels include vocational, technical, associates, and bachelor’s level degrees. The 8th level contains both undergraduate aspects and graduate aspects, and levels 9 and 10 are postgraduate education programs only.

 Here is a quick overview of each of the AQF levels. We do this so that you can better understand them before pursuing your postgraduate tertiary education in Australia. Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas (Level 8). Graduate certificates and graduate diplomas in Australia take approximately one year after earning a Bachelor level degree (level 7). Whether you have a certificate or a diploma is dependent only on the school; there is no real difference between each. After you complete a certificate or diploma at level 8, you will have the skills you need for advanced job positions or for further postgraduate education.

 Some people will choose to pursue a graduate certificate to obtain a graduate level education without the time commitment and energy or because they are not pursuing an academic endeavor. They may also pursue a graduate certificate because they are considering a change in career or desire to pursue a Master’s degree in a field that is not related to their Bachelor’s degree. Note: For more information about the Level 8 Undergraduate Honours Degree, please see our page about undergraduate education. You can find more information about Level 8 Honours Degrees there.