Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
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- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
Introduction
The Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry caters for graduates who:
- have a forestry degree or a qualification in a related area and wish to update and retrain
- have another degree and are looking for some exposure to forestry
- are from countries where the forestry degree is less quantitative than in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
Entry requirements
You must have completed one of the following:
- the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in forestry or a related area of study; or
- a bachelor's or higher degree in other areas, and relevant work experience in a forestry-related area.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry or use the .
How to apply
You can apply online at .
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
How do I plan my diploma?
The PGDipFor programme is 120 points chosen from .
The Diploma can be studied within 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry.
Domestic
2024 tuition fee estimate:听$9,572听(120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $10,146听(120 points)
International
2024 tuition fee estimate: $43,500听(120 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $45,200听(120 points)
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
Further study
The Postgraduate Diploma can be used as a platform for entry to the Master of Forestry Science with suitable grades.
UC also offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Forestry.
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te R艒p奴 Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit .
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
