u/zerox-learns

I'm asking this question on behalf of my girlfriend.

For full context:

She is currently an Indian citizen graduating with a BVA (Bachelors of Visual Arts). She plans to study in Germany next year within a similar field (ideally an MA). We have noticed that universities offer either a Diplom I, Diplom II, or a Masters degree in what she is interested in.

Her career goal is becoming a Concept Artist and working in the Games Industry. At this moment she is not interested in becoming an educator, but she may want to become an instructor or professor in her field in the far future.

Our confusion is here- We know that a typical Postgrad Diploma isn't enough for academic credentials. If she were to graduate with a Diplom II, and later get a phD, would that be enough to qualify for an educator role? Would she need to give any kind of additional certification?

Are there any other restrictions she may come across if she graduates with a Diplom rather than an MA? Any guidance is much appreciated.

To clarify, we are not asking about a Postgraduate Diploma (PostDip), we are asking specifically about the qualifications a Diplom provides. She is also only interested in being an educator for higher education (so college students), not secondary or primary.

I'm asking this question on behalf of my girlfriend.

For full context:

She is currently an Indian citizen graduating with a BVA (Bachelors of Visual Arts). She plans to study in Germany next year within a similar field (ideally an MA). We have noticed that universities offer either a Diplom I, Diplom II, or a Masters degree in what she is interested in.

Her career goal is becoming a Concept Artist and working in the Games Industry. At this moment she is not interested in becoming an educator, but she may want to become an instructor or professor in her field in the far future.

Our confusion is here- We know that a typical Postgrad Diploma isn't enough for academic credentials. If she were to graduate with a Diplom II, and later get a phD, would that be enough to qualify for an educator role? Would she need to give any kind of additional certification?

Are there any other restrictions she may come across if she graduates with a Diplom rather than an MA? Any guidance is much appreciated.

To clarify, we are not asking about a Postgraduate Diploma (PostDip), we are asking specifically about the qualifications a Diplom provides. She is also only interested in being an educator for higher education (so college students), not secondary or primary.