The Postgraduate Diploma programmeoffered by the PGIHS is designed to provide foundation knowledge in a given area of study in which a candidate wishes to switch disciplines, or a candidate does not possess sufficient knowledge/ background in the discipline at the Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent qualifications. This postgraduate diploma programme which is placed at Level 8 of the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) broadens knowledge in the relevant discipline and opens a pathway for those candidates in their career progression and higher learning in the field.