At-a-glance 

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy 

Abbreviation: PGDipPP

Duration: 2 trimesters

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

Schedule: Evening and block-format lectures 

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) 

Complete: 120 points (8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree and two years' work experience, or extensive work experience

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

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

A Bachelor's degree

At least two years of relevant work experience and

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of 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.

Programme requirements

Complete 120 points

Include seven courses:

• GOVT 501
• GOVT 502
• GOVT 503
• GOVT 521
• GOVT 522
• GOVT 523
• GOVT 524

Include one further course from:

• GOVT 500-599
• MAPP 500-599
• MMPM 500-599

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy 

Abbreviation: PGCertPP

Duration: 1 trimester

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

Schedule: Evening and block-format lectures 

Intensity: Full time or part time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) 

Complete: 60 points (4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree and two years' work experience, or extensive work experience

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

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

A Bachelor's degree

At least two years of relevant work experience and

To be accepted by the programme director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of 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.

Programme requirements

Complete 60 points

Include four courses from:

• GOVT 501
• GOVT 502
• GOVT 503
• GOVT 521
• GOVT 522
• GOVT 523
• GOVT 524