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"Graduate" study is called "Postgraduate"
study in New Zealand
Postgraduate study in New Zealand generally leads to one of three degrees:
Postgraduate diploma
A postgraduate diploma usually requires one year of full-time study after
the bachelor's degree and builds on the subject matter in the academic
field of the bachelor's degree. Some graduates may be required to
study towards a Graduate Diploma as a first step to confirm their academic
level before proceeding to post-graduate studies.
Master's degree
A master's degree usually requires two years of full-time study after
a bachelor's degree (one year of study if the bachelor's degree included
an honours year). The master's degree normally builds upon the knowledge
gained in the bachelor's degree. Master's degrees traditionally consist
of a thesis based on the results of original research, but increasingly,
master's degrees by coursework, or a mix of coursework and research, are
becoming available.
 Doctoral
degree
Admission to PhD study requires a first class or good second class honours
bachelor's degree, a master's degree, or comparable qualifications.
The doctoral (PhD) degree normally takes three years of full-time study
and research. The degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis requiring
original research and an oral examination. Sometimes the PhD candidate
may also be required to take a written examination.
If you are carrying out research for a US doctorate or you are a post-doctoral
scholar, you may not need to enrol in a specific course of study. Be sure
to confirm your status with the University that you are attending if you
are not specifically enrolled. University policy on this varies from institution
to institution.
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