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Massey University

Graduate Diploma in Aviation (GDipAv)

Palmerston North · Graduate Diploma · NZQF 7 · 1 year full-time (120 credits)

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Overview
Subject area
Aviation
Campus
Manawatū (Palmerston North)
Duration
1 year full-time (120 credits)
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Fees

NZ$38,080 – NZ$43,440

Per year, range depending on major (plus Student Services Fee of $948 for distance students)

The institution publishes this fee as a range.

Not yet published

Fees are set by the institution and can change.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent, or equivalent professional aviation experience; Flight Instruction strand requires Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane), Instrument Rating, and Class One medical certificate

English requirement

The institution does not publish a programme-specific IELTS score. The NZQA minimum for Level 7 is 6.

Other requirements

Flight Instruction strand is selection-based with pilot licence prerequisites

Admission decisions are made by the institution. Immigration requirements are determined by Immigration New Zealand.

Start dates
  • None (Semester Two 2026 teaching starts 13 Jul 2026
  • None (Semester Two 2026 teaching starts 13 Jul 2026)
  • Semester One 2027 (classes commence 22 Feb 2027)
Institution
Name
Massey University
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Palmerston North
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Sorena programme guide

Graduate Diploma in Aviation (GDipAv)

This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.

Overview

Graduate Diploma in Aviation (GDipAv) is listed by Massey University as a Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7.

What you will study

Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.

Who may find it relevant

No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.

Programme structure

Published duration: 1 year full-time (120 credits).

Fees context

NZ$38,080 – NZ$43,440

Per year, range depending on major (plus Student Services Fee of $948 for distance students)

The institution publishes this fee as a range.

Not yet published

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent, or equivalent professional aviation experience; Flight Instruction strand requires Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane), Instrument Rating, and Class One medical certificate

Start dates

  • None (Semester Two 2026 teaching starts 13 Jul 2026
  • None (Semester Two 2026 teaching starts 13 Jul 2026)
  • Semester One 2027 (classes commence 22 Feb 2027)

Career context

The institution has not supplied structured career-outcome information to the Sorena catalogue.

What to check before applying

  • Confirm the current fee and fee basis with the institution.
  • Check the next available start date.
  • Review the institution's academic and English requirements.
  • Complete the Sorena assessment before requesting individual guidance.

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