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Every student, before enrolling for the degree, must be approved by the Amo Rangahau | Dean of Postgraduate Research (or delegate) as having adequate qualifications, experience, and ability to pursue the proposed course.

You must have either:

• an Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree with First or Second Class Honours; or
• a master's degree with Distinction or Merit; or
• an approved qualification of equivalent standing.

You will normally need to have a minimum of five years' experience in a relevant professional role. Most students usually continue to work in a relevant professional role while completing Part I of the degree.

In special circumstances, the Amo Rangahau | Dean of Postgraduate Research may approve the enrolment of a graduate who does not hold one of the qualifications above, but who has produced satisfactory evidence of adequate research experience, training, and ability to pursue the degree.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Doctor of Education or use the admission requirements checker.

Find out more about how to apply for PhD and Doctoral degrees.

To enrol in the MTESOL you must have qualified for a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent degree (a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses is normally expected). Relevant work experience will also be considered.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or use the admission requirements checker.

You can enrol online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You must have completed any bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, and have completed either courses in social research and human development, or have relevant practice experience or another qualifying programme.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

A special application is required - see 'How to apply' below.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Social Work (Applied) or use the admission requirements checker.

The programme has a limited number of places available, and you will need to complete a formal application to the Social Work department in addition to their application to enrol.

Late applications for February entry to the programme can be made up until 30 September. After this date, further late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. This qualification requires students to undertake placements in the community, including in schools/kura, community and social services, and/or health/medical facilities.

For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

Entry to the first year of the BSW(Hons) is open to everyone with entry to the University.

While no particular secondary school subjects are required, a background in subjects promoting communication skills such as English, history, geography, or te reo Maori is useful. Volunteer work in the community is also good preparation.

You should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses in your undergraduate degree, which should have also had a strong written component.

If English is your additional language, you will also need to provide evidence of your English language ability as IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with no individual score below 6.5. Preference will be given to those with a score of 7 or over.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Writing or use the admission requirements checker.

You can enrol online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

For an information and inquiry form, see the Department of English website.

Expressions of interest are welcome throughout the year by contacting the MIL Programme Director. The programme is held in various rohe across Aotearoa New Zealand each year as we believe it is important to take the programme into our communities.

Enrolments open 1 October 2022 and close 30 November for the 2023 intake. You will need to enrol via MyUC and upload the following documents:

• Personal Statement: a 1,500-2,000 word statement that describes your personal experience with and commitment to iwi self-determination, as well as your study goals and expectations from this programme. Please include a scope that describes a project or initiative that you want you pursue during your MIL journey that you believe makes a significant contribution to our community, and how it contributes to Tino Rangatiratanga.
• Curriculum Vitae: this should include any academic history, work history, and relevant experience. This is to establish you are or have been working in a role that contributes to Maori interests and aspirations.
• If you also have an undergraduate degree, please upload a scan of your transcript when you enrol. Please note if you should be offered a place on the programme, we will need to sight the original.

We will notify you of the outcome of your application by 16 December 2022.

For more information, please contact the MIL Programme Director.

Students wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching must have:

• qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree, or qualified for a recognised three-year diploma in early childhood, primary, or secondary teaching in Aotearoa; and
• hold current teacher registration in Aotearoa (not a requirement for the Early Intervention endorsement); and
• normally acquired at least two years experience as a teacher or educator in a recognised educational, workplace, or community setting.

Students must be approved to enrol. The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.

Students who do not hold current Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Registration will be required to undergo police vetting prior to gaining entry into the programme. They must meet requirements equivalent to those set down by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand for registration as a teacher in terms of character and fitness to be a teacher.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements and the requirements set out by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

The programme has intakes in February and August.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Students must be approved by the Dean of Business, who will take account of the relevance and standard of previous studies and experience.

Any bachelor's degree, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, must have been completed with good grades, and at least five years' work experience is required.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Business Administration or use the admission requirements checker.

You may choose to first enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and later progress into the full MBA programme. The Diploma includes the same core courses as the MBA, and you will attend the same classes as MBA students.

Contact the Master of Business Administration Team for more information.

See the MBA application process for details of entry requirements, application forms, and start dates.

Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You will need to have a bachelor's degree (or an equivalent degree) with a major in Education, Psychology, or a related subject with a B grade average; or have any Aotearoa university degree and a professional teaching qualification.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Education or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

For the PGCertTREO you must have a relevant bachelor's degree, with a B Grade Point Average or better in 60 points of your 300-level major subject courses, and have had at least three years of experience in the Maori sector.

Those without a bachelor's degree must have extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

All applicants will also be required to submit a portfolio of professional experience, and attend a selection interview.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Te Reo Maori or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You must also submit a portfolio of experience, including a personal statement, as part of your application to enrol. This will be followed by an interview.

Contact Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies for more information on application requirements.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You will need to have completed:

• a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours, or an equivalent degree with good grades in relevant subjects; or
• significant professional practice or teaching experience.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Fine Arts or use the admission requirements checker.

Applicants submit a proposal outlining the direction their practice will take for that year to Te Kura Kowaiwai | Ilam School of Fine Arts. These can be made at any time. Contact the School for the application process.

Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

To enrol in the MHealSc, you must have completed either a relevant bachelor's degree, an appropriate health professional qualification, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) with at least a B Grade Point Average.

Students with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (or equivalent) can complete Part II only (a full year of research - 120 points - in a pre-approved topic is recommended, although other options may be available).

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Health Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.

The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.

For these courses you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

Enrolment into the Health Behaviour Change and Nursing endorsements will require a vaccine.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Nursing endorsement students should check the Nursing page for instructions on how to apply.

You must be approved for enrolment to the PGDipEd with one of the following:

• any appropriate bachelor's degree from Aotearoa New Zealand with a major in Education, Psychology, or a related subject; or
• any bachelor's degree from Aotearoa, and either;
  • successfully completed a recognised teacher training course of not less than one year at an Aotearoa New Zealand college of education or university; or
  • acquired experience as a teacher, educator, or counsellor in a recognised workplace or community setting; or
  • completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education; or
• other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies, and any subsequent professional work experience, are the main criteria of approval. You will normally be expected to have at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

While vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory for enrolment and completion of a Youth and Community Leadership qualification, many opportunities in the community sector include working with vulnerable populations.

We strongly encourage full vaccination to protect yourself, the vulnerable youth and communities we work with, and to allow you to access the full range of options available to you during and after your study.