Postgraduate Diploma in International Development – PGDipIntDev

You’ll extend your abilities to analyse international development issues and collect relevant data. You’ll also learn how to write persuasively about development issues.

Learn from experts in the field

In 1989, Massey University was the first university in New Zealand to offer postgraduate qualifications in development studies. We’ve built on that reputation by developing world-class courses in international development.

Our professors and lecturers are scholars and active researchers. They are also people with experience in development policy and practice in diverse contexts including the Pacific, Asia and Africa.

Further study

Your Postgraduate Diploma in International Development is also a pathway to advanced research at master’s level.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in International Development you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in development studies, or equivalent (eg Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Social Anthropology or Sociology), with a minimum B- average across the 300-level courses, or
• a bachelor’s degree with a B- average across the 300-level courses along with relevant field or industry experience of an appropriate kind and duration.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

Field experience includes:

• voluntary work (eg refugee resettlement with Red Cross – supporting a disadvantaged community group in New Zealand)
• other relevant work or experience (eg, a social worker, nurse or teacher in New Zealand or overseas)
• specific development experience (eg, an engineer who worked in Nepal).
• you will need to provide your curriculum vitae outlining your experience.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

• Massey University English language requirements.

Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit

Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with Distinction or Merit.

• Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
• Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Maximum time limits for completion

There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.