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Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Mathematics)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Mathematics graduates are widely employed in industry, commerce, government departments, and teaching, and job opportunities also exist in many less obvious fields.Many jobs require specific mathematical or statistical skills while others require the ability to think precisely and reason logically – skills your mathematical studies will hone.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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,200.00 (US$ 25,172) per year
Fees for 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

UC Warehouse

20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,200.00 (US$ 25,172) per year
Fees for 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UC Warehouse

20 Kirkwood Ave,

Ilam,

CHRISTCHURCH,

Upper Riccarton,

8041, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need a Bachelor of Science, or any bachelor's degree with approved undergraduate science courses. The precise prerequisites vary for each major subject, but are normally at least a B- Grade Point Average in 300-level courses.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

IELTS (Academic): An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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