The DBT is normally awarded on the basis of the equivalent of one year of full-time study. The expectation is that due to the delivery mode that most students will complete the award part-time.
Full-time candidacy is normally for one year (52 weeks). This is consistent with the AQF statement that ‘The volume of learning of a Diploma (level 5) is typically 1 – 2 years’.
Part-time candidacy is normally for a maximum of six years (212 weeks). This extended period is allowed in view of the mode of delivery of the units (online only) and the expected part-time status of the normal candidature.