Students who are awarded a good honours degree can then apply to study for a masters degree (1-2 years) or a doctorate (usually 3 years).
In some institutions a masters degree can form the foundation of a doctorate.
Whilst a masters degree is taught and examined in a similar fashion to the bachelors degree, doctorates are based around unique research. The candidate must pursue these studies with supervision and guidance from a tutor, ultimately producing a thesis which makes a new and significant addition to that field of study. To complete such work takes not less than 3 years.
