Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
Overview
While the DipGrad requires you to do at least seven papers, of which at least four are at 300-level, not all papers at the University are worth 18 points, so the regulations regarding the DipGrad are given directly in terms of points.
The regulations also make clear which subjects can be chosen for the endorsed DipGrad.
Regulations for the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
1 Nature of the Diploma
The Diploma for Graduates is an academically integrated programme of study, designed for graduates and others with equivalent qualifications or experience, who require additional training or training in another discipline, without the necessity to undertake another full degree programme; or who wish to extend their knowledge of an area of study or bring it up to date; or who wish to satisfy the requirements for a second major subject additional to the one included in first degree.
2 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Senate.
(b) Every applicant shall
(i) have been admitted to a degree or a diploma of a University in New Zealand; or
(ii) have submitted evidence satisfactory to the Senate of previous training and experience appropriate to the planned programme of study.
3 Subjects of Study
The diploma may be taken in any subject or combination of subjects which constitute a coherent and integrated academic programme, taking into account the prior qualifications and experience of the candidate concerned. The papers to be included shall be decided in consultation with the Programme Director and the Heads of the Departments concerned.
4 Structure of the Programme
(a) Every programme of study for the diploma shall
(i) consist of papers worth at least 120 points;
(ii) include at least 72 points for papers at or above 300-level;
(iii) include such other work as may be prescribed in particular cases.
(b) The Diploma may be endorsed in any of the subjects defined in the Schedule of Endorsements if the programme includes the requirements specified in the Schedule.
(c) Students who have been granted transfer credit, ad eundem credit, or RPL credit, on the basis of work which has not been counted towards any other qualification, may include up to 60 points for such credit in a programme. The credit may be at 100- or 200-level only, except in the case of students participating in the Student Exchange Programme, who may be credited with papers at 300-level or above.
5 Duration of the Programme
The programme may be completed by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over more than one year. Any paper in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.
6 Variations
The Senate may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is separate from the enrolment process. All enquiries and initial applications for admission to the programme should be sent to the Programme Director, Dr Willem Labuschagne, Department of Computer Science, University of Otago.
Programme Requirements
Endorsement Requirements for the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
| Endorsed Option | Papers Required |
|---|---|
| Any subject specified as a major subject for BA, BAppSc, BTheol, BCApSc, or BSc, BCom (excluding Tourism). |
Papers worth at least 54 points from those prescribed at 300-level for the major subject requirements for the subject concerned and/or from those available at a higher level in the subject concerned. The papers must normally include any papers which are compulsory for the major subject requirements. |
| Dentistry | CLDN 910 and CLDN 920 (for students withdrawing from a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry programme). |
| Studio Music Teaching | MUSI 348, MUSI 375, MUSI 385, EDUC 252, and at least 36 further MUSI points (including at least 18 points at 300-level or above). |
| Tourism |
TOUR 101; TOUR 211 or TOUR 212; TOUR 217; 72 300- or 400-level TOUR points (excluding TOUR 480). Note: TOUR 101, TOUR 217, TOUR 304, TOUR 306, TOUR 411, TOUR 415, TOUR 416, TOUR 417, TOUR 418, TOUR 419 are also taught as TOUX 101, TOUR 217, etc. through the Distance Learning Programme. The Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) endorsed in Tourism is available through Distance Learning. |
Further Information
Further information about the DipGrad is available in the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) Prospectus elsewhere on this website.
