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Higher Diplomas: recognized in UK?

sd2002 · 2010-11-12 10:36:30

Hi all, I'm considering doing a Higher Diploma in Statistics next year as I don't have a strong enough background to go straight into a Master's programme in Statistics. However, I'm wondering whether employers and universities in the UK would be familiar with such a qualification? Would they recognize that it is…

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12-11-2010 11:36am

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sd2002

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Hi all,

I'm considering doing a Higher Diploma in Statistics next year as I don't have a strong enough background to go straight into a Master's programme in Statistics.

However, I'm wondering whether employers and universities in the UK would be familiar with such a qualification?
Would they recognize that it is equivalent to a BSc?

I don't want to end up in a situation where I've got a qualification that is only known about in Ireland!

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