The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher and passed the specified prerequisite courses in the selected subject for the postgraduate diploma, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and passed the specified prerequisite courses in the selected subject for the postgraduate diploma.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University and 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: This programme includes some subjects that are limited entry as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Arts.

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas

and

c not exceed 160 points in the total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma.

5 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

a at least 120 points in one of the subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

or

b (i) at least 90 points in one of the subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule

and

(ii) up to 30 points from other subjects listed in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Schedule or from other 700 level courses offered at this University. The approval of all Academic Heads concerned is required.

6 The programme for this postgraduate diploma may include a research essay or research project for which the student is to gain approval from the relevant Academic Head or Programme Director.

7 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 The programme for each student requires the approval of the relevant Academic Heads or Programme Director.

9 a The research essay or research project, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the relevant Academic Head.

b The research essay or research project topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The research essay or research project must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

10 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

11 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

12 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

The programme for each student requires the approval of the relevant Academic Heads or Programme Director.