The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a been enrolled in the Master of Public Policy

and

b passed at least 30 points for that degree

and

c been recommended for admission by the Programme Director.

2 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

3 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

4 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

a 75 points: POLICY 701, 702, 742, POLITICS 757 or the equivalent approved by the Programme Director

and

b 45 points from courses listed in the Master of Public Policy Schedule, excluding POLICY 792, 793 and 794.

5 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

6 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

7 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

8 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.