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For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

To enter this programme, you'll need to have one of the following:

• Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:
• 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
• 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

or

• An equivalent qualification.

or

• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.

There may be other options available:

• If you're over 20 and have relevant skills/life experience, or
• If you're under 20 and have the relevant reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Simply apply online and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

When you apply for this programme, you must provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents, such as academic certificates. Please have these handy when you're ready to apply.

See what documents you may need to provide

You'll need to meet the following English language requirement:

• 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above or equivalent

If you don't meet this requirement, you must provide evidence that you have the English proficiency required.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
2. If you're a graduate of Unitec's Bachelor of Business, you cannot be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Business in the same specialisation in which you majored in the degree
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
4. If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or
• If you're seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above
2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: