Maybe it's only here in Northern Virginia, but as a high school senior i can graduate with 22 credits and get a standard diploma, or 24 credits and get an advanced studies diploma. Is there any real difference in the long run? Will colleges care which I have? I would have more than 22 credits but would take the standard because I would be one science credit short. Is it worth taking that one course simply to gain an advanced studies diploma? Has anyone faced a similar situation?

Hello everybody, I am from France and I'm planning to fly out to New-Zealand and study at the university of Auckland. I've still got a bit of time to decide exactly what degree I'll choose, but the system is a bit different from what we have in France, so I need your help to work this out. I have my Bachelor's degree in English. I'm interested in something in Literature or Creative Writing only in higher diplomas (after Bachelor's). What I would like to know is: what's the difference between: - Certificate - Master - Graduate Diploma - Postgraduate diploma - Postgraduate certificate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Doctorate - ...more??? I'm really confused and I'll take any explanation and information. Thanks a lot, mates. I hope to be in Oceania soon! Ben.

I forget if it was 2 or 3 years. This seem like a dumb question but i need to know the exact amount of years, and i just have a guess. thanks!