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Is the PGDL harder than undergraduate degree?

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Hi all,

I was wondering how did everyone find the PDGL and if it was a lot more stressful than completing your undergraduate degree?

Thanks!
The common difference I have heard as to whether it is difficult or not, is the way in which you studied and were assessed at undergraduate level. I think many people who have studied very different subjects that have been assessed in different methods find adapting to the PGDL more challenging than those who are used to the type of language/assessments.

It won’t be the only reason why but it’s a theme that came from the trainees I looked after for many years.
 

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