Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society
Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University Campus
Graduates of ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥ University¡¯s Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society develop an advanced, in-depth, understanding of the interactions of people, societies and their physical and natural environments.
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
How people and societies interact with their environment determines the quality and nature of their lives.
ÃØÃÜÖ±²¥¡¯s Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society sows a multi-disciplinary appreciation of the theory and practical methods for evaluating the interaction of people, societies and their environments.
You¡¯ll expand your knowledge of socio-physical phenomena, developing your information evaluation and communication skills.
You¡¯ll also grow your quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities, be able to design and conduct advanced level research, and be capable of solving both theory-based and real world problems.
Programme information
- Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor¡¯s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn¡¯t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- Pass 120 credits in total from the schedule below.
What's it going to cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
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Entry requirements
- Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor¡¯s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn¡¯t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- Pass 120 credits in total from the schedule below.
What's it going to cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Programme Structure
This is normally a one year, full-time study qualification. You¡¯re required to achieve 120 credits from the schedule of courses shown here.
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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Advanced Theory in Resource Studies
20 credits
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PG Dip Land and Society List A*
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PG Dip Land and Society List B*
Semester 2 courses
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Semester 2 courses
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PG Dip Land and Society List A*
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PG Dip Land and Society List B*
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
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*PG Dip Land and Society List A
Choose one of the following courses:
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*PG Dip Land and Society List B
Choose two of the following courses:
Plus a maximum of 40 credits at the 600-level, selected from the Schedule of Courses, with approval from the Academic Coordinator to ensure that your course choices form a coherent study programme.
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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