A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• University Entrance; or
• NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4); or
• NZ Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4); or
• An equivalent qualification – the applicant will be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.

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) may be provisionally admitted into the programme. Entry to subsequent study is conditional on satisfactory academic progress in the first year.

Other requirements

Computer literacy is highly recommended in order to be able to cope with the digital components of the courses. Guidance and further details are provided in the application and enrolment information.

Applicants who are entering under the NCEA Level 3 or equivalent qualification requirement may be required to attend an interview to ensure that their background is sufficient to prepare them for the programme.

Special entry

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

Please Note: Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level.

Selection process

Applicants who have provided evidence of having met all entry requirements will be selected in order of application.

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including schooling in New Zealand, completion of the relevant New Zealand Certificate in English Language, approved scores on IELTS tests or completion of accepted international equivalents. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows:

• IELTS 5.5 Academic (no band score lower than 5)
• NZCEL Level 4 with any endorsement

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, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to 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.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide details which you would like considered as credit towards your intended programme of study.

You must apply prior to enrolment. CC and RPL 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 CC and RPL please contact the School of Computing Programme Administrator on 06 830 1203.