At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Information

Studies 

Abbreviation: PGDipIS

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimester: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: Evenings

Location: Schedule: Evening lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) 

Points and coursesComplete: 120 points (8 courses)

Entry: Undergraduate degree and five years work experience, or extensive work experience

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: None

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree and
• Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete 120 points.

Complete eight courses:

• INFO 520
• INFO 521
• INFO 522
• INFO 523
• INFO 527
• Three further courses from INFO 500-599

Student completing the PGDipIS may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

• INFO 534

• INFO 535

Students completing the PGDipIS may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

• INFO 525

• INFO 542

Questions

1. Prospectus talks about a degree with/at 'good academic performance'. Is this a requirements or a suggestion, as I can't see it in the Calendar?

At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Information

Studies 

Abbreviation: PGCertIS

Duration: 1 trimester

Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimester: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: Evenings

LocationSchedule: Evening lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) 

Points and coursesComplete: 60 points (4 courses)

Entry: Undergraduate degree and five years work experience, or extensive work experience

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: None

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree and
• Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 60 points.

Complete four courses:

• INFO 520
• INFO 522
• Two further courses from INFO 500-599

Student completing the PGCertIS may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

• INFO 534

• INFO 535

Students completing the PGCertIS may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

• INFO 525

• INFO 542

Important information

• To access online conferencing, distance students will need to have a device running a recent operating system with a minimum of 2GB RAM and 2.3 GHz, and a microphone, headset and speakers. 

• If you don't have good basic IT skills you will need to take an introductory course at a polytechnic or night school, or complete an online course such as []The International Computing Driving License http://iitp.nz/activities/icdl]
• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.