13 October 2025
16 February 2026
21 September 2026
Duration
32 weeks
Fees
NZ$32,400
This fee is indicative only based on revision each year and does not include additional costs such as course materials, insurance, and levies.聽Prices include GST where applicable.
Student Services Levy (SSL)
Insurance for International students
Student loans, allowances, and scholarships
Overview
The 麻豆传媒团队 (UC) Pre-master鈥檚 two semester programme is a comprehensive pathway into master鈥檚 study for international students who hold an advanced diploma or an associate degree, but not a full bachelor's degree (some programmes may require additional requirements).
Upon completion of the pre-master鈥檚 programme, with a minimum GPA requirement, you will be guaranteed entry to a range of master鈥檚 degrees across Business, Engineering, Science, Health, Education, and Arts disciplines.
The pathway comprises one semester of coursework that prepares you for postgraduate study at UC (including courses developing your cultural awareness, communication, critical thinking, and data analysis skills) and a second semester聽in advanced undergraduate courses in your chosen fields of interest.
The first semester in UC's聽Pre-master鈥檚 two semester programme is delivered exclusively by our dedicated on-campus . The second semester courses are taught by UC.
Entry requirements
To enter the Pre-master鈥檚 two semester programme you must hold an advanced diploma or associate degree.聽Some additional prerequisites may also apply depending on your intended master's degree.
You will also need to meet our English language entry requirements with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0, with no band below 5.5.
See our聽English for Academic Purposes programmes聽if you need support meeting this requirement.
Pre-master鈥檚 Two Semester outcomes
After completing the Pre-master鈥檚 two semester programme (with a minimum GPA), you can apply to enter your chosen master鈥檚 degree programme at UC.
Please check that the end date of your pre-master's programme aligns with the start date of your preferred master's degree.
- Master of Artificial Intelligence
- Master of Arts
- Master of Applied Data Science
- Master of Applied Finance and Economics
- Master of Business Information Systems
- Master of Business
- Master of Commerce
- Master of Financial Analysis聽(new degree coming soon for 2026)
- Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
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