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University of Waikato

Graduate Diploma in Science (Environmental Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geography)

Hamilton · Graduate Diploma · NZQF 8 · 1 year full-time (120 points)

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Overview
Subject area
Environment & Sustainability
Campus
Hamilton; Tauranga
Duration
1 year full-time (120 points)
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Fees

Fee not published by the institution.

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Relevant undergraduate background recommended for entry into graduate-level science study; specific per-subject prerequisites not published on official page

English requirement

IELTS 6 overall, as published by the institution.

Other requirements

None additional specified

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

Start dates
  • None (Trimester A 2 Mar 2026 and Trimester B 13 Jul 2026 have both passed as of 29 Jul 2026)
  • Not yet published (2027 trimester dates not released
  • only 2027 fee published)
Institution
Name
University of Waikato
Type
UNIVERSITY
City or cities
Hamilton
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Graduate Diploma in Science (Environmental Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geography)

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Overview

Graduate Diploma in Science (Environmental Sciences / Earth Sciences / Geography) is listed by University of Waikato as a Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 8.

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 points).

Fees context

Fee not published by the institution.

Entry requirements

Relevant undergraduate background recommended for entry into graduate-level science study; specific per-subject prerequisites not published on official page

Start dates

  • None (Trimester A 2 Mar 2026 and Trimester B 13 Jul 2026 have both passed as of 29 Jul 2026)
  • Not yet published (2027 trimester dates not released
  • only 2027 fee published)

Career context

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

What to check before applying

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