Diploma

Students will have the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge in one or more of the fields of study offered for the Diploma at Register level 5 and 6 or above. The fields of study are Arts, Communication Studies, Law, Management, Maori and Pacific Development, Science, Social Sciences, Sport and Leisure Studies, Tourism. This one-year Diploma allows students to pursue undergraduate level study in subjects of interest and/or professional relevance and attain a qualification which reflects a sound level of understanding in these subjects.

The University of Waikato, located in the central North Island cities of Hamilton and Tauranga, is an internationally recognised tertiary institution offering degree programmes designed to produce job-ready graduates. Each year, the University provides more than 2,000 industry placements and internship opportunities, believing its students benefit from the chance to put the theory they have learnt in classrooms, into practice in a real-world employment environment.

When students choose to study at waikato, they gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato 266th in the world, an improvement of 135 places in five years. The University is also in the top 5% of all globally ranked institutions for research impact, meaning their research is among some of the most influential in the world.