Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Activity and Hauora

    Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Activity and Hauora

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 22,108 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 6, 2026

    Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Activity and Hauora

    About

    Whether you’re a health and physical activity practitioner who wants to develop advanced knowledge and skills in promoting physical activity and mātauranga Māori or are looking for a solid foundation to move into a career in the physical activity sector, this is the degree for you.

    The Master of Physical Activity and Hauora is a unique programme developed in consultation with Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa. It aligns closely with the Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand’s Ngā Kaiakatanga Hauora (Health Promotion) objectives.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    To be accepted into this programme you need:

    A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with at least a B average in a relevant subject. Consideration may be given if you have relevant professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.

    To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

    TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

    Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

    Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

    Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

    New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

    NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,108 / year

    Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Activity and Hauora

    Victoria University of Wellington

    Victoria University of Wellington

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Wellington