Graduate Diploma
Studying a graduate diploma helps you develop knowledge and skills in your chosen subject area which will enable you to undertake a new career or further study.
120 points, 1 year
- Faculties and Schools
- Te Kura Toi | School of Arts
- Au Reikura | School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
- Te Kura Toi Tangata | School of Education
- Te Kura Mata-Ao | School of Engineering
- Division of Health
- Te Piringa | Faculty of Law
- Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Māori and Indigenous Studies
- School of Psychological and Social Sciences
- Te Aka Mātuatua | School of Science
- School of Social Sciences
- Te Raupapa | Waikato Management School
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study the Graduate Diploma?
Graduate diplomas are intended to provide the equivalent of a major in a subject area that is different to your first degree’s major. You may be eligible if you haven’t studied for a degree before if you can demonstrate an interest in the subject area and a satisfactory academic ability.
A graduate diploma is a more in-depth version of a graduate certificate, is studied at undergraduate level, and can be completed in the equivalent of one year (two trimesters) of full-time study, or in some cases, extended part time study.
Candidates must gain 120 points at 100 level or above, including at least 75 points at 300 level or above, in the Graduate Diploma subjects.
120 points, 1 year
- Faculties and Schools
- Te Kura Toi | School of Arts
- Au Reikura | School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
- Te Kura Toi Tangata | School of Education
- Te Kura Mata-Ao | School of Engineering
- Division of Health
- Te Piringa | Faculty of Law
- Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao Māori and Indigenous Studies
- School of Psychological and Social Sciences
- Te Aka Mātuatua | School of Science
- School of Social Sciences
- Te Raupapa | Waikato Management School
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Degree information
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Estimated fees
$30,896 - $46,850 per year
International tuition fees
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Relevant as of 30 October 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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What our students are saying
I believe my tertiary education has helped me understand the effects of intergenerational trauma, the impact one’s environment can have on who they are and the power of reflectionTyler Te KiriBachelor of Teaching, Master of Education, Graduate Diploma
