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.