1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:
a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree with at least 60 points in social science subjects from a New Zealand university, or have equivalent prior study
or
b (i) a relevant qualification
and
(ii) at least two years’ relevant work experience approved as appropriate.
2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.
3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.
Note: Relevant qualifications may include social sciences, psychology and counselling, public policy and administration, community development and planning, education and training, public health and health promotion, non-profit management and administration, environment and sustainability, communications and media studies (including journalism), criminology and criminal law, economics, development studies, and creative arts and industries (with a focus on community/social engagement).