Sport Degree Pathways
If you’re looking to take your qualification to the next level, at the New Zealand Institute of Sport we have partnered with some great Universities to help our graduate’s pathway on to higher education and gain their degrees.
University of Waikato
Ranked 373 in the world with a QS Stars five-star ranking for our status as a world-class university with a high reputation for employment, cutting-edge facilities, internationally renowned research, outstanding teaching and student satisfaction.
We welcome domestic and international students who have completed the NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation & Performance (Level 5) and either the NZ Diploma in Sports Management (Level 6) or the NZ Diploma in Human Performance Management (Level 6). Depending on your specialisations at Level 6 and your intended major you will receive up to 240 credits towards the 360 credits required for the Bachelor of Health, Sport and Human Performance degree.
University of Canterbury
Join New Zealand's second oldest university. This opportunity is available to all Level 5 and 6 Diploma graduates, not just students in Christchurch. You can now pathway to the University of Canterbury.
Students who complete a Diploma Level 5 and Level 6 course can receive credits towards the Bachelor of Sport. This Bachelor degree offers 6 different majors in different areas of the sport and fitness industry. Credits are calculated on a case by case basis depending on major chosen.
As a student, you will have the best of both worlds, start out as part of a smaller institution who focus on individual needs, and move onto a larger university environment.
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