Entry Criteria

Information sessions are provided for applicants and there may be individual interviews with tutors in cases where the application raises some doubt about the suitability of the programme for the applicant.

Standard Entry Criteria

• A minimum of NCEA Level 2; or
• Provide evidence of achievement at a higher level; or
• Any qualification at Level 2 or above from the NZQF; or
• Special admission may be granted to applicants (aged 20 and over) with no formal qualifications but who are enthusiastic and motivated students and have evidence of relevant prior learning and work or life experience.

The Dean may apply discretion to these regulations in exceptional circumstances.

Recommendation

It is recommended that applicants complete unit or achievement standards related to geography, tourism and travel prior to enrolling in the programme.

English Language Entry Requirement

If English is not your first language you are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5), completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT | Te Pūkenga Hawke’s Bay assessment.

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 while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training or other tertiary study. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC).

• CC is based in the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.

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.

You must apply prior to enrolment. CC cannot be awarded for a course if you are already 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 further information and enquiries about Cross Credit, please contact the Programme Coordinator, Nikki Lloyd, on 06 830 1172 or nlloyd@eit.ac.nz.

Transfers/Cross Credits

This qualification has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

This programme leads to the award of a nationally approved qualification. This qualification may be delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the papers completed but this is at the discretion of the other institute.

Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.