Sorena programme guide
Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies (GDCIS)
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 of Contemporary International Studies (GDCIS) is listed by IPU New Zealand (Institute of the Pacific United New Zealand) 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, 8 papers).
Fees context
NZ$22,494
(per year)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree with minimum 50% grade average or better
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, no band lower than 5.5
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
Start dates for this programme are not published.
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