Postgraduate Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma at University of Waikato

    Postgraduate Diploma at University of Waikato

    The Postgraduate Diploma at University of Waikato is a Graduate Diploma program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Hamilton campus in New Zealand, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities.

    About Postgraduate Diploma

    Postgraduate diploma qualifications are an excellent way to continue your professional development in the same field as your original degree. They can also serve as a pathway to a master’s degree.

    Why study the Postgraduate Diploma?

    • Deepen Your Knowledge: Expand your expertise in a specialised area, enhancing your understanding and skills.
    • Advance Your Career: Strengthen your qualifications and improve your job prospects.
    • Pathway to Further Study: Provides a stepping stone to a master’s degree, allowing you to pursue further postgraduate study.
    • Professional Networking: Studying a postgraduate diploma provides opportunities to connect with peers, industry leaders, and academics, helping you build a strong professional network.
    • Recognised Qualification: A postgraduate diploma is a respected qualification that is recognised by employers and professional bodies, adding significant value to your CV.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Diploma at University of Waikato

    Entry Requirements

    English Program Requirements

    English language test

    Undergraduate, graduate certificates, and graduate diplomas (all courses except those listed below)

    IELTS (Academic)

    6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)

    iBT (internet-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing

    iBT (home-based) TOEFL

    80 with a score of 21 in writing
    Duolingo English Test (DET)
    105
    C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))169 and no bands below 162
    Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
    NCUK English for Academic PurposesMinimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.

    New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 4 (Academic)
    Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))Minimum score of 54

    Pearson PTE Academic

    Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42

    Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

    II with distinction in all four components

    University of Waikato College

    Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme

    Fee Information

    Postgraduate Diploma
    University of Waikato
    University of Waikato
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Hamilton

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