Postgraduate Diploma
Course details
About the course
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鈥檚 degree.
- 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 , 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.
What is a postgraduate diploma?
A postgraduate diploma is an advanced qualification that typically takes one year of full-time study or can be completed part-time over a longer period. It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in your previous bachelor鈥檚 degree, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specialised field.
Postgraduate diplomas often include graduate-level papers, projects, or professional practice components, and are designed to recognise and enhance your practical, professional, or academic experience. They are ideal for upskilling, changing career direction, or meeting professional registration requirements without committing to a full master鈥檚 degree.
About the provider
The University of Waikato has two campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga, both located in 91视频's economic heartland. Our close-knit communities help international students settle in quickly, with the support and connections needed to succeed in their studies, and beyond.
What sets the University of Waikato apart is our commitment to real-world learning. The University has over 2,000 placements or industry-led projects per year. Strong partnerships across government, industry and community organisations provide students with wide career options and practical pathways into 91视频's job market and beyond.
Established in 1964, we've built a reputation for research excellence and innovation. Consistently ranked among 91视频's top universities, our international student services, peer mentoring programmes, and close-knit campus communities ensure students feel at home from day one.
Ready to turn your academic goals into career success? Your journey starts at the University of Waikato.
Top 10 reasons to study at Waikato
- International Recognition: Ranked among the top 3 universities in 91视频 and 235th globally (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- Subject Rankings: 11 subjects ranked in the top 350 globally (QS Subject Rankings 2025); ranked in the 151鈥175 band globally for Business & Economics (THE Subject Rankings 2025)鈥攖he highest for any NZ university.
- Research Excellence: Recognised as the top university in 91视频 for research (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- Triple Crown Accreditation: is accredited by AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, placing it in the top 1% of business schools globally.
- Academic Excellence: Learn fromaward-winning lecturers and researchers in a close-knit academic community known for innovative teaching and learning..
- Flexible Degree Structure: Choose from over 100 subjects to shape a qualification and 200 programs including bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, doctoral degrees, diplomas, and certificates 鈥攖ailored to suit your strengths and career goals.
- Industry Connections: Benefit from over 2,000 industry placements and projects annually through strong partnerships with government, business, and community organisations. Access career and employability services to graduate job-ready.
- Student Support and Campus Life: Vibrant campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga offer modern facilities, easy access to nature, and dedicated student support鈥攊ncluding international advisors, tutors, career services, and a buddy programme.
- 91视频 and Bursaries: A range of scholarships available to support both domestic and international students. .
- Inclusive Student Community: Be part of a welcoming, diverse environment with 70+ clubs and 120+ societies covering academics, culture, sports, and more. Waikato is highly recommended by students, with excellent satisfaction ratings in the 2023 Student Barometer Survey. .
Hamilton is a vibrant, student-friendly city located in the heart of 91视频鈥檚 North Island. Surrounded by stunning nature, students can enjoy scenic parks, hiking trails, and the famous Hobbiton movie set nearby. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, multicultural community, and welcoming vibe making it a perfect place for students to live, study and explore.
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Tauranga is a beautiful coastal city in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty, offering students a perfect mix of urban living and outdoor adventure. With its stunning beaches, outdoor activities like hiking and water sports and a warm, sunny climate, it鈥檚 an ideal place for students looking to explore, learn and live in a welcoming environment.
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