Postgraduate study
We offer a wide range of postgraduate qualifications that work today and are ready for tomorrow.
Want to enhance your employability after completing an undergraduate degree, make a career change, or start tertiary study for the first time?
We have a postgraduate option for you.
We also offer a fantastic range of free postgraduate study options* for domestic students.
Why you should do postgraduate study at Lincoln:
- Launch your career path from much higher up the ladder
- Stand out from the crowd – a postgraduate qualification shows you’re committed to your chosen field
- Many industries prefer candidates with postgraduate qualifications
- We have the highest percentage of master’s and PhD students in New Zealand, are the most successful research university in the country, and collaborate with the world’s best research facilities and universities, here and around the world.
Study a postgraduate programme for free*
Take advantage of our postgraduate fee waivers. *T&Cs apply. Domestic students only.
Online study
Study in your own time to suit your own circumstances with our online postgraduate options.
Postgraduate scholarships
Receive support during your study with one of our postgraduate scholarships.
Choose from:
Graduate certificates allow you to transfer from another area of study to gain skills in an area that interests you in minimal time, or to simply build on the degree you already have, studying 100-300 level courses.
- One semester in duration.
Entry requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in New Zealand, or an equivalent educational achievement or level.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Graduate diplomas allow you to transfer from another area of study to gain skills in an area that interests you, or to simply build on the degree you already have, studying 100-300 level courses.
- One year duration
Entry requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited higher education institution in New Zealand, or an equivalent educational achievement or level
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Postgraduate certificates allow you to transfer from another area of study to gain skills in an area that interests you, or to simply build on the degree you already have, studying master's level courses.
- One semester in duration.
Entry requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Postgraduate diplomas allow you to transfer from another area to gain skills in an another which interests you, or to build on the degree you already have, studying master's level courses.
Entry Requirements
A relevant degree with at least a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Honours degrees allow an extra year of study at the end of your undergraduate degree to further develop your education within your chosen area of study.
- One year duration
Entry requirements
An approved undergraduate degree with a minimum of B+ or higher in 300-level courses.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Taught master's degrees are usually carried out through course work only, although some can include a dissertation. They typically take between 12-18 months, and take less time to complete than a research masters.
Taught master's usually consists of either:
• 12 month duration (120 credits)
• 18 month duration (180 credits)
• Or two years (240 credits) and includes a 40 credit dissertation.
Entry Requirements
A relevant degree with a B average or better in the final year (full-time equivalent courses)
- For the 120 credit master’s (thesis only) a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One equivalent or higher.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
A research master's is one of our highest pre-doctorate qualifications. You will develop a thesis and study in your chosen area.
Research master's consist of either;
- Two years duration (240 credits) - one year coursework, one year thesis
- One year duration - thesis only (120 credits).
Entry Requirements
A relevant degree with at least a B-grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
For the 120 credit master's (thesis only) a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One equivalent or higher.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Gaining your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Lincoln creates opportunities to challenge yourself with new ways of thinking and problem-solving, absorbing research and innovative ideas from leading scientists and professional organisations in New Zealand and internationally.
Entry Requirements
A relevant postgraduate honours degree awarded with a minimum second class honours (division one or equivalent).
Your previous qualification must include a significant research component, incorporating a thesis, dissertation or project.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
For more information go to our Postgraduate Prospectus
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