At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory 

Abbreviation: PGDipAHT

Duration: 2-3 trimesters

Duration 2-3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4-6 if studied part - time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1 or 2

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1 and 2

Composition: Research

Research component: Significant

Required contact: During working hours

Location: OnSchedule: Self-directed with some supervision 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and significant research 

Study at: On-campus (Te Aro, Wellington)

Points and coursesComplete: 120 points (1 course)8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in Architectural Studies or similar, with a B average

Start: Trimester 1, 2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture 's degree or an approved alternative and 
• Acceptance To be accepted by the relevant Head of School or the Associate Dean (Teaching, Learning and Students) of the Faculty of Architecture and Design as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete ARCH 591

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Important information

• • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements, you should contact the
Programme Director or Administrator
• • programme director to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points

Include eight courses:

• SARC 451
• SARC 491
• One course from:
  • ARCI 451
  • INTA 451
  • LAND 451
• Three further courses from:
  • ARCI 451
  • INTA 451
  • LAND 451
  • SARC 452
  • SARC 453
  • SARC 454
• Two further courses from:
  • ARCI 400-499
  • INTA 400-499
  • LAND 400-499
  • SARC 400-499