The University offers a variety of programmes and papers through Distance Learning.
Instruction is given through a variety of means including web-conference sessions, the learning management system (Blackboard or Moodle), the Internet, and residential schools and workshops.
Check how you will be expected to engage in your learning before you enrol. It may not be all online.
Distance Learning Prospectus
Further information about the papers and programmes offered by distance can be found in the Distance Learning Prospectus.
Download the Distance Learning Prospectus (PDF)
If you would like to search the full range of papers and subjects offered by the University (on-campus and by distance), use either of the following links. The Subjects and papers webpage can also be used to find more detail about any of the papers in the Distance Learning Prospectus.
Subject areas available via distance learning
Please click on the links below to find out whether a programme or any of its constituent papers are offered fully online or whether there is a block course, workshop or other component such as an exam or other assessment that will require you to be physically on campus/on-site at some point during the course.
Before applying for enrolment in these distance papers, please contact Student Experience for more information about the on-site activities.
The information on this page reflects subject areas and programmes available via distance learning for 2025. It is manually updated following the publication of the Distance Learning Prospectus each year. As such, there may be a brief period during which the information on this page is out of date while it is updated.
Humanities | Te Kete Aronui
Anthropology
- ANTH 423 Bodies, Technologies and Medicines
Archaeology
- Master of Archaeological Practice (MArchP)
Classics, Greek and Latin
- GREK 111 Introductory Greek 1
- GREK 112 Introductory Greek 2
- LATN 111 Introductory Latin 1
- LATN 112 Introductory Latin 2
Education
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) in Education
- Master of Arts (MA) in Education thesis option
- Master of Arts (MA) (Coursework) endorsed in Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Learning (PGCertEdLn)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Learning (PGDipEdLn)
- Master of Education and Learning (MEdLn)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
English and Linguistics
- ENGL 127 Essentials of Writing
- ENGL 128 Essentials of Communication
- ENGL 254 Magic and Treachery in Medieval Literature
- ENGL 454 Medieval Misogyny: Subverting the Antifeminist Tradition
- LING 140 Language, Brain, and Being Human
Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Politics
- POLS 321 Public Policy in New Zealand
Religious Studies
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Religious Studies
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Religious Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts)
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Master of Arts (MA) (Coursework)
Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) – only 300 and 400 level papers available by distance
- Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (BSW(Hons))
- Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) (MSCW(Applied))
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Theology
- Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)
- Diploma in Theology (DipTheol)
- Bachelor of Theology with Honours (BTheol (Hons))
- Postgraduate Diploma in Theology (PGDipTheol)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Chaplaincy (PGCertChap)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Chaplaincy (PGDipChap)
- Master of Chaplaincy (MChap)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ministry (PGDipMin)
- Master of Ministry (MMin)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Faith-Based Leadership and Management (PGDipFBLM)
- Master of Faith-Based Leadership and Management (MFBLM)
Sciences | Te Rohe o Ahikāroa
Bioengineering
Chemistry
- Introductory Chemistry
- CHEM 150 Concepts in Chemistry
Computer Science
Human Nutrition
- HUNT 141 Understanding Human Nutrition
Materials Science and Technology
- MATS 204 Treasure or Trash: Sustainability of Materials
Mathematics
- MATH 120 Mathematics for Scientists
Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma of Sport Development and Management (PGDipSpDM)
- Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM)
Quantitative Genetics
- Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (PGCertAppSc) in Quantitative Genetics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Quantitative Genetics
Science Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)
Surveying
- SURV 120 Surveying and Spatial Science
Business | Te Kura Pakihi
Business Administration
Data Science
Digital Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Health (PGCertDigHeal)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health (PGDipDigHeal)
Marketing
- MART 310 Current Issues in International Branding
- MART 449 Creative Marketing for Behaviour Change, Sustainability and Social Good
- MART 548 Advanced Business Analytics
Sustainable Business
Tourism
Health Sciences | Te Wāhanga Matua Mātau Hauora
Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Mental Health
Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Postgraduate Certificate in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGCertAeroRT)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Postgraduate Diploma in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport (PGDipAeroRT)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeromedical Retrieval and Transport,
Aviation Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine (PGCertCAvMed)
- Master of Aviation Medicine (MAvMed)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Aviation Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aviation Medicine
Bioethics
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Clinical Ethics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Bioethics
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Bioethics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL)
- Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL)
Child Health
Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Advanced Topics in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
Continence Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Continence Management
Forensic Mental Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Forensic Mental Health
Genomic Health and Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Genomic Health and Medicine
Health Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Management (PGDipHealMgt)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Health Management
Human Nutrition
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Human Nutrition
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Human Nutrition
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Human Nutrition
Human Sexuality and Health
- PSME 201 Human Sexuality and Health
Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Technology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Technology (PGCertMedTech)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech) endorsed in Cardiology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology (PGDipMedTech) endorsed in Sleep Medicine
Mental Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Mental Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Mental Health
Musculoskeletal Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Musculoskeletal Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Musculoskeletal Management
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Musculoskeletal Management
Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Medicine (PGCertMSM)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine (PGDipMSM)
Neuropsychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Neuropsychology (PGDipNeuropsych)
Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) (unendorsed)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in:
- Nursing
- Nursing (Primary Health Care)
- Nursing (Rural Nursing)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in:
- Nursing (Advanced Clinical Nursing)
- Nursing (Advanced Mental Health)
- Nursing (High Acuity)
- Nursing (Leadership and Management)
- Nursing (Specialty Mental Health)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in:
- Nursing
- Nursing (Clinical)
- Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MAdvNP)
Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology (PGCertPMG)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology (PGDipOMG)
Occupational Health and Safety
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Health
Occupational Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Medicine (PGCertOccMed)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine (PGDipOccMed)
- Master of Occupational Medicine (MOccMed)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Occupational Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Occupational Medicine
Ophthalmology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (PGDipOphthBS)
Oral Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Adult Restorative Dental Care
- Master of Oral Health (MOH)
Pain and Pain Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Pain and Pain Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) endorsed in Pain and Pain Management
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Pain and Pain Management
Perinatal Mental Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Perinatal Mental Health
Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy (PGCertPharm) endorsed in Medicines Optimisation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (PGDipClinPharm)
- Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MClinPharm)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing (PGCertPharmPres)
Physiotherapy
- PHTY 501 Biomedical Science in Physiotherapy
- PHTY 535 Neurorehabilitation
- PHTY 539 Occupational Health Physiotherapy
- PHTY 542 Sports Physiotherapy
- PHTY 543 Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy
- PHTY 545 Advanced Studies in Physiotherapy
- PHTY 561 Clinical Practice
- PHTY 610 Research Methods
- PHTY 650 Research Project
Primary Health Care
- Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care (PGCertPHC)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Health Care (PGDipPHC) (unendorsed)
- Master of Primary Health Care (MPHC)
Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (PGCertPH)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (DPH)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
Radiation Therapy
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences (PGCertHealSc) endorsed in Radiation Therapy Advanced Practice
Rehabilitation
- Postgraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation (PGCertRehab)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation (PGDipRehab)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (PGDipHealSc) (unendorsed)
- Master of Health Sciences (MHealSc) endorsed in Rehabilitation
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation
Rural Clinical Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Rural Clinical Practice (PGCertRCP)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Rural Clinical Practice (PGDipRCP)
Sport and Exercise Medicine
Surgical Anatomy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (PGDipSurgAnat)
Travel Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate in Travel Medicine (PGCertTravMed)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Travel Medicine (PGDipTravMed)
- Master of Travel Medicine (MTravMed)