Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Rec and Tourism
Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Rec and Tourism
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Develop an advanced understanding of the complexity of recreation, parks and tourism, and expand your potential to contribute to recreation development and planning.
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
Lincoln University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism develops your understanding of the parks, recreation and tourism sectors at an advanced level.
This includes cultivating your knowledge of the behaviour of tourists and people engaging in recreation, and the strategies and methodologies of tourism and recreation service providers.
You’ll also grow an in-depth awareness of how political systems, policy bodies, local or global economic and environmental factors can influence long term planning and business decisions in these sectors.
When you graduate, you’ll be able to apply your understanding of the complexities and nuances of the recreation and tourism industries to planning and development tasks over a range of different levels.
Programme information
- Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Summary of Regulations
- Pass 120 credits in total from the schedule below.
What's it going to cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
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Entry requirements
- Completion of a relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B- average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
- Pass 120 credits in total from the schedule below.
What's it going to cost?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism is covered by our fee waiver. If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
If you are an international student, see our list of International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Programme Structure
This is normally a one year, full-time study qualification. You’re required to achieve 120 credits from the schedule of courses shown here.
Year 1
First study semester
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First study semester
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Advanced Theory in Resource Studies
20 credits
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Choice of SOCI 601 or SOCI 602*
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PG Dip in Parks, Rec, Tour List A*
Second study semester
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Second study semester
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Choice of SOCI 601 or SOCI 602*
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PG Dip in Parks, Rec, Tour List A*
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Refer to the lists below
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*Choice of SOCI 601 or SOCI 602
You may choose no more than one of the following courses OR none at all
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*PG Dip in Parks, Rec, Tour List A
Choose a minimum of three of the following courses:
Semester 1
Semester 2
Plus a maximum of 20 credits at the 600-level, selected from the Schedule of Courses, with approval from the Academic Co-ordinator to ensure that your course choices form a coherent study programme.
With approval from the Academic Board, you may substitute another 600-level Research Methods course in place of SOCI601 or SOCI602.
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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