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    • Diplomas and Certificates

    With multiple pathways and credentials available across our institutions, LCI Education helps you find the best fit for your goals and aspirations.

    This tool guides you in understanding diploma equivalencies based on an international framework, with names, structures, and durations that may vary depending on the country and institution.

    Bachelor's Degree
      Undergraduate studies
    •  Focuses on comprehensive expertise.
    •  Acts as minimum qualification for many professional careers.

    Such as:

    • Bachelor
    • Bac+3
    • Bac+5
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      Professional Degrees
        Undergraduate studies
      •  Designed to prepare individuals for specific licensed professions.
      •  Includes rigorous training and clinical/practical experience.

      Such as:

      • HED (Higher Education Diploma)
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        Understanding LCI Melbourne's course offerings

        Bachelor Degree - 2 years (6 trimesters, 1152 hours)

        • Undergraduate academic qualification.
        • Provides comprehensive knowledge in a specific field, preparing students for further study or a career in their chosen field.

        Higher Education Diploma - 12 months (3 trimesters, 576 hours)

        • A shorter, focused qualification that emphasises practical skills in a specific field.
        • Higher education diplomas blend technical and academic learning, preparing students for direct entry into the workforce or further study.

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