A relevant degree with at least a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) course
Pass 120 credits in total from the schedule to the regulations of the relevant masters degree.
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no individual component less than 6.0
TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 80 (with at least 21 in writing)
Cambrige English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE): Overall score of 176, with no individual component less than 169
Pearson Test of English PTE: 58 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 50
Lincoln University's Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism will provide graduates with a coherent understanding of parks, recreation and tourism at an advanced level. Graduates will possess an understanding of the complexity of the recreation, parks and tourism sectors, and how elements such as political systems, policy bodies, world and/or local economic and environmental change, can affect individual business decisions and long term planning within these sectors.
Specifically, all graduates will have an advanced understanding of parks, recreation and tourism; advanced knowledge and understanding of the behaviour of recreationalists and tourists, and the workings of those offering recreation and tourism services; the ability to contribute to recreation planning and development, at a range of levels, with an understanding of the complexities and nuances of the recreation or tourism industry; and an understanding of methodological issues.
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ERST 601Advanced Theory in Resource Studies
plus one of SOCI 601Social Science Research Methods (Quantitative) or SOCI 602Social Science Research Methods (Qualitative)
plus at least 60 credits from
MAST 603Mana Kaitiaki (Māori Resource Management)
PSYC 602Advanced Social Psychology of Wellbeing
RECN 604Sport Physical Activity and Fitness
RECN 626Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism ,
RECN 627Advanced Sport and Recreation Management
RECN 640Events and Festivals: Contexts and Concepts
TOUR 603Tourism Management
TOUR 604Tourist Behaviour
plus a maximum of 20 credits at 600-level selected from the Schedule of Courses.
Note: Students may substitute another 600-level Research Methods course from the Lincoln University Calendar for SOCI 601Social Science Research Methods (Quantitative) or SOCI 602Social Science Research Methods (Qualitative) with approval from Academic Board.
