AUT - Postgraduate Admission Requirements
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Postgraduate Admission Requirements
This section has information on the minimum entry requirements you need to study a postgraduate qualification at AUT University.
How to get in: postgraduate programmes
Before you apply
Talk to a postgraduate advisor – it will help you understand the exact entry requirements for your programme.English language requirements
If your first language is not English, Māori or NZ Sign Language you also need to meet the English language requirements
Transfer requirements
What to do if you are transferring from one postgraduate programme to anotherContacts
Contact your Faculty Postgraduate Office for further information
Doctoral degree
You need to have completed one of the following in a discipline appropriate to your proposed research:- Master's degree with honours (normally with 1st class or 2nd class 1st division honours)
- Bachelor's degree with honours (normally with 1st class or 2nd class 1st division honours)
Acceptance is also subject to the availability of staff for supervision, prior research preparation and appropriate facilities.
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy also requires:
- Advanced learning in research and
- Completion of a research project and a written report on that research
Admission to a professional doctorate also requires:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the specific area of study
For entry requirements to a specific doctoral degree refer to the AUT University Calendar
Research only programmes: Master of Engineering, Master of Philosophy, doctoral degrees
- Summary of the application process for research only degrees
- Learn how to prepare a research proposal
Master's degree (240 points)
You need to have completed one of the following to a merit standard in a relevant field:- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate diploma
- Professional qualification equivalent to a 3-year undergraduate degree
- Professional experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification
Master's degree (less than 240 points)
You need to have completed one of the following to a merit standard in a relevant field:- A 3-year bachelor's degree and one year of advanced study
- A 4-year bachelor's degree
- A postgraduate diploma
- An undergraduate degree followed by relevant professional experience
For entry requirements to a specific master's degree refer to the AUT University Calendar
Postgraduate certificate or diploma
You need to have completed one of the following in a relevant field:- Bachelor's degree
- Professional qualification equivalent to a 3-year bachelor's degree
- Professional experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree or recognised professional qualification
For entry requirements to a specific postgraduate certificate or diploma:
- Postgraduate certificate regulations in the AUT University Calendar
- Postgraduate diploma regulations in the AUT University Calendar
Bachelor's degree with honours
You need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with above average performance in your final yearFor entry requirements to a specific bachelor's degree with honours refer to the AUT University Calendar
Last updated: 12 May 2009 12:35pm