Physical Education

The University of Otago in a special school provides a course, normally of two years' duration, for its Diploma of Physical Education. A condition for admission to the course is a pass in School Certificate or some higher qualification, and to qualify for the Diploma a candidate must pass in subjects comprising educational theory and practice and some elementary science, and attend practical classes in gymnastics, games, etc.

Fine Arts

The Universities of Auckland and of Canterbury offer courses for a Diploma in Fine Arts for which the preliminary examination comprises drawing, design painting from still life, and either roman lettering or modelling.

Pharmacy

The New Zealand School of Pharmacy in the Central Technical College at Petone (which is not a university institution) provides a two-year course for students with the preliminary qualification of University Entrance, and issues a certificate which, with satisfactory practical experience, qualifies for the practice of pharmaceutical chemistry.

The University of Otago provides a course for a degree, Bachelor of Pharmacy. A candidate must be matriculated and keep terms, passing an intermediate examination (which is the same as for the medical course), and first, second, and third professional examinations. The degree qualifies for more responsible posts in the profession.

Surveying

The University of Otago provides a course for a Diploma in Land Surveying. A candidate must have the University Entrance or equivalent qualification, keep terms for three years, and pass an intermediate examination in mathematics, physics, and geology (which can be taken in any university in New Zealand), and thereafter first and second professional examinations.

Veterinary

A School of Veterinary Science was established (1962) in Massey University of Manawatu which provides a course for the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science. A candidate for the degree must be matriculated, keep terms, pass an intermediate examination in basic sciences, and thereafter pass the required professional examinations.

Music

All the universities provide courses leading to a Diploma in Music and to the degree of Bachelor of Music. The University of Auckland also provides for an Executant Diploma in Music.

Public Administration

The Victoria University of Wellington offers a course, normally of two years' duration, leading to a diploma. A candidate must be a university graduate or otherwise satisfy the advisory committee that he is able to undertake the course. There are two sections: a preliminary section comprising political science, comparative political institutions, social and economic history of New Zealand, public economics I, and one of three options; and a final section comprising public administration, public administration in New Zealand, administrative law, and public economics II.

Social Science

The Victoria University of Wellington offers a course, normally of two years' duration, leading to a diploma. A candidate for admission to the course must be over the age of 21, must be a graduate, or have had practical experience in social welfare, and must satisfy the head of the school that he is likely to benefit from training. There are 10 subjects in the examination, which is in two parts, and for some of them credits may be obtained for passes in equivalent subjects in degree courses. In addition, a student must satisfy requirements in active participation in social research, in visiting social welfare agencies, and in practical supervised field work.

Town Planning

The University of Auckland has a department of town planning and provides a course for a diploma. There are six subjects in the course, but credits may be obtained for passes in equivalent degree subjects. A thesis is required and a certificate of instruction in drawing office and field work.

Recent Trends

The following changes have occurred since the above article was written:

Engineering

The University of Auckland may also grant exemption from the Intermediate and First Professional Examinations of the course for B.E. degree to certain students.

Professional Engineering

The degrees of B.E. (mining) and B.E. (metallurgical) are replaced by the degree of B.Sc. (mineral technology). The Associateship of Otago School of Mines has been discontinued.

Accountancy

The Massey University of Manawatu and the University of Waikato do not provide courses of study for the degrees of B.Com. and M.Com.

Law

Massey University of Manawatu and the University of Waikato do not provide courses of study in law.

Dentistry

The University of Otago also provides courses for a diploma in dental public health.

Teaching

The Victoria University of Wellington now provides a course of study for the degree of B.Ed.

Fine Arts

The courses for the preliminary examination for a diploma in fine arts at the Universities of Auckland and Canterbury now comprise English for University Entrance and a portfolio of work completed through the year.

Pharmacy

The University of Otago now provides a course of study for the degree of M.Pharm.

Music

All universities, except Massey and Waikato, now provide courses for the degree of master of music.

by Leonard John Wild, C.B.E., M.A., B.SC.(HON.), D.SC., formerly Pro-Chancellor of the University of New Zealand, Otaki.