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Postgraduate Admission Requirements

Prior to making an application for a postgraduate qualification it is recommended that you consult the postgraduate advisors in the school to discuss your proposed programme of study. This is to establish that your previous study qualifies you for entry, and to familiarise yourself with the specific requirements and regulations for that degree.

The following summary information is given as a guide only. Specific admission regulations and requirements can be found in the AUT Calendar under the General Academic Regulations section, or in the course of study web pages.

DOCTORAL DEGREES

MASTERS DEGREES

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES

BACHELORS DEGREES WITH HONOURS (120 POINTS)

GRADUATE DIPLOMAS AND GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

One of the following in a discipline appropriate to proposed research:

  • Masters degree with honours*
  • Bachelors degree with honours*

In addition to the above, admission to a professional doctorate requires advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on that research and a minimum of five years of professional experience in the specific area of study.

Acceptance is also subject to the availability of staff for supervision, prior research preparation and appropriate
facilities.

Masters Degrees (240 Points)
One of the following to a merit standard in a relevant field:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Graduate diploma
  • Professional qualification equivalent to a three year undergraduate degree
  • Professional experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree or recognised professional qualification

Masters Degrees (Less than 240 Points)
One of the following to a merit standard in a relevant field:

  • A three-year bachelors degree and one year of advanced study
  • A four-year bachelors degree

One of the following in a relevant field:

  • Bachelors degree
  • Professional qualification equivalent to a three year bachelors degree
  • Professional experience equivalent to a bachelors degree or recognised professional qualification

A bachelors degree in a relevant field with above average performance in the final year of that degree

Three year qualification or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind

* Normally with 1st class or 2nd class 1st division honour.
Last updated: 18 May 2009 11:04am

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