A personal interview is available as part of the application process.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Standard Entry
- University Entrance; or
- An equivalent qualification.
Provisional Entry*
- Applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study); or
- Those who narrowly fail to meet the entry criteria above.
* Please note: this normally requires an interview and entry to subsequent study is conditional on satisfactory academic progress in the first year.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international students, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5 with any endorsement)
- IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no band score lower than 6.0, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study at any other tertiary institution, life or work experiences and workplace training can also be considered.
If you think you qualify, you can apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
- RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.
- There is a fee for RPL.
- A maximum combined total of CC and RPL credits allowed is 240 credits.
- Advanced Entry into either Year Two or Three may also be possible if you have extensive study elsewhere at degree level. Applicants will still need to meet pre-requisite requirements.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.
CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.
For information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Lorilei Barnett, on 06 830 1019.