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 a justifiable and academically feasible programme of study, designed for graduates and others with equivalent qualifications or experience, who require additional training with or without the objective of undertaking postgraduate study in that discipline; 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 gain the equivalent of an additional major subject; or who wish to satisfy the requirements of an external professional body.
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; and
(ii) have attained a satisfactory standard of performance in that degree or diploma; or
(iii) 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 constitutes a justifiable and academically feasible 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 W.A. 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. |
| Buddhist Studies | Papers worth at least 120 points, including at least 72 points at or above 300-level, with at least 54 points from CHIN 131, CHIN 132, CHIN 231, CHIN 232, CHIN 334, CHIN 335, JAPA 131, JAPA 132, JAPA 231, JAPA 331, JAPA 332, JAPA 334, RELS 102, RELS 202, RELS 216, RELS 226, RELS 227, SANS 111 or SANS 112; and at least 54 points from RELS 309, RELS 310, RELS 312, RELS 316, RELS 319, RELS 326, RELS 327 |
| Dentistry | CLDN 910 and CLDN 920 (for students withdrawing from a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry programme). |
| Sports Business | BSNS 105; two of TOUR 216, MART 207, PHSE 204, PHSE 206; four of TOUR 304, TOUR 305, PHSE 333, PHSE 339, PHSE 340, PHSE 422, PHSE 430, MANT 429, MANT 430 |
| 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 or TOUX 101; TOUR 219; one of TOUR 217, TOUR 218, TOUR 220; 72 300- or 400-level TOUR points (excluding TOUR 480). |
Note: Endorsement may require enrolment in papers totalling more than 120 points, depending on the extent of prior study in relevant subjects and whether the student wishes to be eligible for postgraduate study in the subject of endorsement.
Further Information
Further information about the DipGrad is available in the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) Prospectus elsewhere on this website.
