
Diploma

A diploma is a short-term study option that can help pave your way to future success.
120 points, 1 year
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Why study the Diploma?
A diploma is a good way to gain an introductory one-year qualification (120 points) in a particular field of study, without having to complete a whole three-year bachelor's degree.
It is equivalent to the second year of study of a bachelor's degree, and is slightly more comprehensive than a certificate (60 points).
It takes a year of full-time study, or longer if you wish to study part-time.
If you do not have any previous tertiary study or relevant work experience, we recommend that you look at the certificate instead.
Subjects
A diploma can be taken in any of the following fields:
- Arts - Dip(Arts)
- Business - Dip(Bus)
- Design - Dip(Des)
- Education - Dip(Ed)
- Environmental Planning - Dip(EnvPlan)
- Management - Dip(Mgt)
- Māori and Indigenous Studies - Dip(M&ISt)
- Science - Dip(Sc)
- Social Sciences - Dip(SocSc)
120 points, 1 year
Hamilton
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Degree information
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet English language and academic entry requirements.
View Entry requirements for undergraduate international students.
International tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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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.
Regulations
To complete a Diploma, students must complete 120 points (usually eight 15-point papers). This includes at least 75 points (five papers) within a single field of study (e.g. Arts or Science). At least 75 points (five papers) must be taken at 200 level or above.