Overview

The Diploma will take you one year of full-time study, or up to two years if you study part time. You’ll further develop your skills in laboratory work, data analysis, and scientific communication. The Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Science in Society program from Victoria University of Wellington can also provide a pathway into Master’s study.

Key Facts

You’ll take courses worth a total of 120 points—and with most subjects, you can choose whether to include a 30-point research project.

If you already have a Bachelor’s degree and you want to gain advanced knowledge in your chosen area of specialisation, then a PGDipSc is a good option for you.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science Communication

Science in Society Research and Methods

Research Essay

Science Communication Project

Science and Arts

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-01-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Sociology View 25 other Masters in Sociology in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree

To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below)

To be accepted by the head of the school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

42900 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42900 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Wellington

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Living costs for Wellington

Funding

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