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07 November 2023

If you want to study at postgraduate level at UC you can do a Progression qualification to get more in-depth knowledge in the same subject area. Alternatively you can do a Conversion qualification if you're keen to change direction. 

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Progression & Conversion

Students wanting to study at postgraduate level can do ‘Progression’ qualifications to gain further in-depth knowledge in the same subject area, or do ‘Conversion’ qualifications to change direction.

Conversion qualifications allow you to move from one subject area into another and grow a new set of skills to complement those gained in your undergraduate studies. They can open up new experiences and career pathways for your future.

 

Find the right degree for you

Some conversion degrees are fully open and any student from any bachelors degree across the university can apply to enrol. Others have entry requirements which may include completion of relevant courses, or practical or professional experience.

If a change of direction is what you're after, then check out the following postgraduate study options and find the right degree to get you where you’re headed.

Open Entry Qualifications

For these postgraduate qualifications you normally need to have a recognised bachelor's degree (with a B or B+ average at 300 level) from any discipline. *Full regulations and entry requirements can be found here.

Qualifications with specific entry requirements

For these postgraduate qualifications you need a Bachelor’s degree in a specific subject areas.

 

Graduate certificates, diplomas and degrees

Qualification

Specific requirements


Bachelor of Commerce with Honours

Qualified for a bachelor’s degree and satisfied the prerequisites of the major or completed a qualifying course


Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

Bachelor’s degree with a body of knowlege in a subject relevant to the secondary school curriculum


Postgraduate certificates and diplomas

Qualification

Specific requirements


Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Education or Psychology undergraduate or relevant discipline


Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology

Qualified for a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related area


Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science

Sport or Science-related undergraduate qualification


Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science

B average in relevant 300 level undergraduate courses


Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

An honours bachelor’s degree (Arts or Science)


Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Education or Psychology undergraduate or relevant discipline


Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

BHSc, BSc or relevant degree in a health-related discipline


Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology

Qualified for a bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related area


Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science

Sport or Science undergraduate qualification


Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary or Secondary)

BA, BSc, BSpC, BHSc, BCom, BE Hons, LLB – with a body of knowledge in teaching subjects to Level 7 – for students wanting to be a secondary teacher


Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management

Relevant bachelor’s degree


Master's degrees

Qualification

Specific requirements


Master of Arts, Master of Science or Master of Education in Child and Family Psychology

BHSc, BSc or BA majoring in Psychology or Education (but with psychology study)

BTchLn (but must also include psychology study). Must complete PSCY206 in undergraduate study


Master of Applied Finance and Economics

Bachelor’s degree with intermediate microeconomics, introductory business finance, a calculus-based mathematics course and an introductory statistics course


Master of Applied Translation and Interpreting

Language requirement


Master of Audiology

BSLP (Hons), BA, BSc or other relevant bachelor’s degree


Master of Commerce

Degree in Commerce or a Degree in Arts, Science (with Economics, Finance or Computer Science) or any degree with a relevant diploma in your major


Master of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Criminal Justice with a B Grade Point Average or better in 60 points of 300-level courses, or an equivalent degree approved by the Dean of Law


Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

Relevant bachelor’s degree with a B average in the final year


Master of Education

Education or Psychology undergraduate or relevant discipline


Master of Engineering in Management

BE(Hons) or BSc(Hons)


Master of European Union Studies

Degree in Arts, Commerce, Law or similar


Master of Financial Engineering

Any bachelor’s degree with a B+ average in 300 level courses (including some statistics, mathematics and finance courses or completion of a qualifying course)


Master of Geospatial Data Science

For students from computer science, environmental science, engineering, the digital humanities or any other relevant subject


Master of Health Sciences

BHSc, BSc or relevant degree in a health-related discipline


Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice

BHSc, BSc or relevant degree in a health-related discipline


Master of Human Interface Technology

Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Computer Science, Design, Psychology or other appropriate field


Master of Laws

Bachelor of Laws degree (or equivalent) with good grades


Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Students must have qualified for a Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) with a minimum B Grade Point Average, or be admitted Ad Eundem Statum (with equivalent standing)


Master of Linguistics

If no background in Linguistics, students may enter via completion of LING 400


Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership

Background in Māori sector


Master of Science in Organisational Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in psychology


Master of Social Work (Applied)

Completed courses in social research and human development, or relevant work experience


Master of Sport Science

Sport or Science-related undergraduate qualification


Master of Te Reo Māori

Degree or relevant experience in Te Reo Māori


Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary Education endorsement)

BA, BSc, BSpC, BHSc, BCom, BE Hons, LLB – with a body of knowledge in teaching subjects to Level 7 – for students wanting to be a secondary teacher


Master of Water Resource Management

PGDipWaterRM or relevant bachelor’s degree


Master of Writing

Degree in a subject where writing forms a substantial part of the assessment, or substantial practical experience in writing


Professional Master of Engineering Geology

For students from a science or engineering background

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