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Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Mar 2027

Campus

Petone Campus

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Summary

Further your skills in a field of professional practice. Learn how to apply research methods in a work area of your choice. Credits may be gained towards Master's study.

Programme outline

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice provides professionals a new model of higher level study to advance their knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing their practice and career progression. The curriculum design and programme structure supports students to engage in inter-professional learning at postgraduate level to advance and broaden their professional practice.

This programme will enable you to gain specialised knowledge and leadership skills to work effectively in inter-professional teams for the provision of quality professional engagement with people and communities. Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Master’s studies.​

More detail about this qualification

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice is a 120 credit programme where students complete two compulsory courses and a further 90 credits from the electives below.​

Entry criteria

Domestic students

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

International Students

Must meet domestic entry requirements and also have IELTS 6.5 (Academic) overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent. Special entry may be granted to an applicant, subject to Head of School approval.

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*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact international@wandw.ac.nzfor eligibility details.

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