Diploma in Advancing University Studies
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Diploma in Advancing University Studies
Introduction
The Diploma in Advancing University Studies (DipAdvUniStud) offers a pre-master’s pathway into UC’s master’s degree programmes. You can complete advanced courses in a wide range of subjects in Arts, Business, Engineering, Health, Education, and Science, and obtain the necessary skills to go onto postgraduate studies at UC.
This programme is offered to domestic students (New Zealand or Australian citizens) wanting to transition to higher-level study that do not meet current entry requirements.
See the Pre-Master’s One Semester programme for more details about the international student pathway.
Diploma in Advancing University Studies
Entry requirements
To enrol in the Diploma in Advancing University Studies, you will need to have previously completed a university-level certificate or diploma programme (or equivalent) of at least two years full-time study.
For more information on entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Advancing University Studies.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Diploma in Advancing University Studies
How do I plan my diploma?
The DipAdvUniStud is made up of 120 total points. At least 90 points are 300-level courses, generally in the same subject area as you have previously studied.
If you want to complete a major with your Diploma, at least 60 points of these 300-level courses will need to be in a single subject.
The Diploma also includes a compulsory academic writing course, and an elective course based on your intended focus in Arts, Business, Engineering, or Science areas.
The Diploma can be started in February or July, and will take 1 year (two semesters) of full-time study to complete, or up to 4 years part-time.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Advancing University Studies.
Diploma in Advancing University Studies
Subjects and courses
Compulsory course
Elective courses
Choose one of the following (unless waived based on your previous studies):
Subjects
The remaining 90 points in the Diploma are chosen from the 300-level courses in the subject areas below. If you intend to do a major in your Diploma, at least 60 of these points must be completed from one subject area:
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $6,748 - $7,822 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $7,153 - $8,291 (120 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $31,600 - $39,900 (120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $32,400 (120 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $34,000 (120 points)
Diploma in Advancing University Studies
Further study
The Diploma in Advancing University Studies will pathway you directly into one of the following master’s degrees at UC (depending on your course choices):
Please note that some master’s degrees may have additional entry requirements, such as completing the Diploma at a minimum Grade Point Average.
You may also instead choose to credit your completed courses to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Science before graduating with the Diploma, depending on your subject choices.
