About Graduate Diploma Of Contemporary International Studies in IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute
Take your degree further with our Graduate Diploma of Contemporary International Studies
The programme is designed for students already holding an undergraduate degree. This allows them to undertake further studies in specialised and internationally oriented papers and develop interdisciplinary approaches to issues. Students are able to study international issues and specialise in a number of fields: International Relations, International Business, Environmental Studies, Language Studies.
Recommended Prior Knowledge
Students may not have previous knowledge in the specialty areas. Nonetheless, they are expected to be able to function successfully using essay writing and research skills they have acquired from their Bachelor’s degree.
Career Opportunities
Educational Outcome
Graduates may apply for postgraduate study.
Professional Outcome
Supervisory and management level jobs requiring some understanding of the links between international business, politics and the environment, and a high level of intercultural sensitivity.
Job Outcome
Highly skilled graduates are sought after in a wide variety of industries. A graduate qualification will open up a wider range of high level career opportunities in the following areas.
General job types
- Specialist
- Executive
- Supervisor
- Team Coach
- Manager
- Team Leader
Academic qualification equivalents
- Prior undergraduate degree with a minimum 50% grade average or better
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no band less than 5.5;
- TOEFL : 60 with a writing score of 20;
- PTE : 50.
IPU New Zealand Tertiary Institute Highlights
| University Type |
Private University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1990 |
| No. of Students |
500 |
| Cost of Attendance |
19,000 NZD (annually) |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
