Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion at Victoria University of Wellington equips you with practical skills to foster healthier communities, with a significant emphasis on the unique contexts of Aotearoa New Zealand. You have the flexibility to undertake your studies either full-time across two trimesters or part-time while balancing work commitments.

• Award: Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion
• Provider: Victoria University of Wellington
• Study mode: Full-time or part-time
• Typical duration: 12 months full-time (part-time options available)
• Language of instruction: English
• Entry requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (any undergraduate background accepted)

What you'll study

The programme comprises core courses designed to deepen your understanding of health promotion practices and culturally responsive methodologies relevant to Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Health Promotion Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
• Health Promotion
• Hauora Māori – Māori Health Development
• Pacific Health within the Aotearoa New Zealand context

Capstone/thesis: Please refer to the programme website for details on capstone projects or assessment portfolios.

Specialisations/electives: Check the programme website for available elective options.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required for admission.
• There are no specific GRE/GMAT/GPA cut-off scores for this programme.
• Applicants must be accepted by the Associate Dean as capable of pursuing the proposed course of study.

English language requirements

• TOEFL iBT: minimum 90
• PTE Academic: minimum 58

Documents typically required:

• Academic transcripts and proof of qualifications
• English proficiency test results (if applicable)
• Any additional documents requested during the application process

Career prospects

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion can pursue various roles in public health, community development, and health education. The skills acquired during the programme prepare you to contribute effectively to health initiatives aimed at improving community well-being in diverse settings.