Postgraduate study
Want to enhance your employability after completing an undergraduate degree or make a career change? We have a postgraduate option for you.
Programme options starting November
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Master of Applied Computing
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Master of Fintech and Investment Management
{{ 'Build advanced skills in emerging technologies, financial strategies, and modern business models shaping today’s industries, including agribusiness.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Build advanced skills in emerging technologies, financial strategies, and modern business models shaping today’s industries, including agribusiness.' | last-word }}
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Master of Environment and Agriculture
{{ 'Gain a practical research-based knowledge of agricultural science, environmental management and policy.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Gain a practical research-based knowledge of agricultural science, environmental management and policy.' | last-word }}
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Master of Applied Science–Environmental Management
{{ 'Gain the research, critical analysis and problem-solving skills to address environmental issues shaped by society, politics and economics.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Gain the research, critical analysis and problem-solving skills to address environmental issues shaped by society, politics and economics.' | last-word }}
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Master of Precision Agriculture
{{ 'Build technology and data skills to grow a more productive, sustainable agrifoods production sector and stand out to employers across industries.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Build technology and data skills to grow a more productive, sustainable agrifoods production sector and stand out to employers across industries.' | last-word }}
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Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science
{{ 'Build advanced science expertise with flexible course choices, as a standalone qualification or a step towards further study.' | except-last-word }} {{ 'Build advanced science expertise with flexible course choices, as a standalone qualification or a step towards further study.' | last-word }}
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Types of postgraduate study
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Make postgraduate study work for you
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Online study options
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Discover our range of postgraduate programmes:
Postgraduate certificates allow you to transfer from another area of study to gain skills in an area that interests you, or to simply build on the degree you already have, studying master's level courses.
Programme options
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce
- Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Land and Society
- Postgraduate Certificate in Parks, Rec and Tourism
Duration
One semester in duration (full-time)
Entry requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree with at least a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Cost
Postgraduate diplomas allow you to transfer from another area to gain skills in an another which interests you, or to build on the degree you already have, studying Master's level courses.
Programme options
- Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environment Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Horticultural Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society
- Postgraduate Diploma in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Duration
One year duration (full-time)
Entry requirements
A relevant degree with at least a B- grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Cost
Honours degrees allow an extra year of study at the end of your undergraduate degree to further develop your education within your chosen area of study.
Programme options
- Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
- Bachelor of Environmental Management with Honours
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
- Bachelor of Sport and Recreation Management with Honours
- Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours
- Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology with Honours
Duration
One year duration (full-time)
Entry requirements
An approved undergraduate degree with a minimum of B+ or higher in 300-level courses.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Cost
Taught Master's degrees are usually carried out through course work only, although some can include a dissertation. They typically take between 12-18 months, and take less time to complete than a Research Master's.
Programme options
- Master of Applied Computing
- Master of Artificial Intelligence for Land Use
- Master of Bioprotection
- Master of Business (Finance)
- Master of Business in Global Management and Marketing
- Master of Environment and Agriculture
- Master of Environmental Policy and Management
- Master of Fintech and Investment Management
- Master of Landscape Architecture
- Master of Management in Agribusiness
- Master of Parks Management
- Master of Planning
- Master of Precision Agriculture
- Master of Professional Accounting (CPA)
- Master of Science in Food Innovation
- Master of Sport and Recreation Management
- Master of Tourism Management
- Master of Water Science and Management
- Master of Wine and Viticulture
Duration (full-time)
Taught master's usually consists of either:
- 12 month duration (180 credits)
- 18 month duration (180 credits)
- Or two years (240 credits) and includes a 40 credit dissertation
Entry requirements
A relevant degree with a B average or better in the final year (full-time equivalent courses)
- For the 120 credit master’s (thesis only) a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One equivalent or higher
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Cost
A research master's is one of our highest pre-doctorate qualifications. You will develop a thesis and study in your chosen area.
Programme options
- Master of Agricultural Science
- Master of Applied Science - Environmental Management
- Master of Applied Science - Land and Society
- Master of Applied Science - Parks, Recreation and Tourism
- Master of Commerce - Agricultural
- Master of Commerce and Management
- Master of Horticultural Science
- Master of International Nature Conservation
- Master of Landscape Architecture
- Master of Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering
- Master of Science - Plant Breeding
- Master of Science (Research)
Duration (full-time)
Research master's consist of either;
- Two years duration (240 credits) - one year coursework, one year thesis
- One year duration - thesis only (120 credits).
Entry requirements
A relevant degree with at least a B-grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses.
For the 120 credit master's (thesis only) a relevant postgraduate honours degree with Second Class Honours, Division One equivalent or higher.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply.
Cost
Gaining your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Lincoln creates opportunities to challenge yourself with new ways of thinking and problem-solving, absorbing research and innovative ideas from leading scientists and professional organisations in New Zealand and internationally.
Duration
3 year duration (full-time)
Entry requirements
- A relevant postgraduate honours degree awarded with a minimum second class honours (division one or equivalent).
- Your previous qualification must include a significant research component, incorporating a thesis, dissertation or project.
- If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.
Cost estimate
Domestic fee and international fee: $9060 | 120 credits (one year)*
*2026 Average fee (including GST)
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World-class research
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Find a funded postgraduate research project
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Find a supervisor
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Postgraduate scholarships
Receive financial support during your study with one of our postgraduate scholarships.
Student stories
Ben Hamilton
Master of Business
It was a no-brainer for me to level up my business acumen through postgraduate study.
Niamh Espiner
Master of Applied Science
The postgraduate degree was the best opportunity to explore the topics I was interested in
Richard Bigsby
Master of Environmental Policy and Management
I feel lucky to have had such accessibility and expertise of lecturers
