Articles about Diplomas and Degrees

My father Leon Philips attended a college in Brisbane nearly fifty years ago. Due to personal struggles he was forced to drop out of school and the decision has always hunted him. Even though he went on to have a successful career, for his 70th birthday I decided to surprise him with something he’d never expect… a college diploma in the form of a novelty college degree. It was the ultimate heartfelt gag.

Maybe you've spotted a fake diploma in a movie you've seen? Maybe you've heard stories about a struggling graduate who was inspired to get her real degree through the power of a novelty? There are many reasons why people use fake diplomas.

What would Back to the Future be without the Delorian or Crocodile Dunee without his hat? Props used on set can help set the scene and bring a character to life. Fake diplomas used on the sets of your favorite movies and tv shows is really no different.

These days people are spotting fake diplomas everywhere. People see them in their favorite movies. Maybe you've also heard stories about a graduates struggling to pass classes and yet inspired to get a real degree through the power of a novelty? There are many reasons why people use fake diplomas.

A few months back Madeleine Davies graduated from a university in Melbourne. Her parents had planned to throw a big graduation party and a few relatives wanted to take photos of Madeleine in her cap and gown, holding her new brand new diploma.

What is an Honorary Degree?

Sometimes referred to a master’s degree or a doctorate, this is a type of degree that is awarded after waiving typical requirements like a residence or dissertation. The degree is often seen as a way to honor one's contributions to a specific field or to society as a whole.

What is a Bachelor's Degree?

They provide initial preparation for professional careers and postgraduate studies and involve a minimum of three years of study time. There is also a bachelor's degree honours that are awarded based on academic achievements and can add an additional year to your studies.

There was a time when having a degree was the most important factor you could have when hunting for great paying positions. Now in that is certainly not the case. There are many great paying jobs all across Australia that do not require a degree and a piece of paper from a college or university and we’re here to break these down for you.