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Overview

Programme Overview

Graduates will have advanced knowledge and skills in indigenous development and research methodologies.

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

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Loans and Allowances

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Cost of Living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date

Other Important Dates

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Entry Requirements

Programme Entry Requirements

Visit the Regulations section for admission information.

Further Programme Entry Requirements

You must have completed a bachelor degree, including the prerequisites for your intended specialisation or major.

Other Pathways to Study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

Postgraduate Requirements

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Regulations

Preamble

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.

Admission

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

a been enrolled in the Master of Indigenous Studies

and

b passed at least 30 points for that degree

and

c been recommended for admission by the Programme Director.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student enrolled for 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.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

Structure and Content

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

a 30 points: INDIGEN 700

and

b 90 points from courses listed in the Master of Indigenous Studies Schedule, excluding INDIGEN 793.

5 The programme for each student must be approved by the Programme Director.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Distinction

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

Variations

8 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.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

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

Schedule/Programme Rules

Schedule Notes

The programme for each student must be approved by the Programme Director.

Programme Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 30 points for all Compulsory Course, and
  • 90 points from Master of Indigenous Studies Schedule Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Compulsory Course

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Master of Indigenous Studies Schedule Courses

Complete exactly 90 points from the following:

No credit will be given for INDIGEN 793, INDIGEN 793A, or INDIGEN 793B.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile

Graduate Profile

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Programme Capabilities

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