Enhance your ability to analyse complex geopolitical issues. Study a one-year specialist International Relations programme and take your career global.
Do you love working with food and want to become a creative professional in this field? The Diploma in Culinary Arts is an advanced professional cookery qualification that covers the theoretical and practical skills to work in a professional culinary environment.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Completion of Year 12
NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher including eight level 2 credits in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Maori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
IB: Completion of Year 12
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) of 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent.
The practical side of this programme involves using commercial kitchen tools and equipment and requires you to demonstrate a level of skill that doesn't compromise any health and safety standards for yourself and others.
The Master of Marketing is designed for anyone with an unrelated degree who wants to study marketing at master's level and develop the skills for a professional marketing role.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
Must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline) with a B- grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or equivalent
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
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Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
minimum 65%
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B-
GPA 10 point scale:
6.5 (in final year)
Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR 2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
65-69 (final year)
Degree classification:
n/a
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2,70 (final year)
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years Accepted subject majors: n/a
Minimum scores
Percentage:
65 (final year)
Letter criteria:
B- (final year)
GPA 4 point scale:
2.6 (final year)
Accepted qualification: 1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR 2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR 3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR AND / OR 4. Doctor of Medicine/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws AND / OR 5. Doctor of Dentistry/Optometry/Veterinary Medicine Accepted undergraduate qualification duration: 4 years Accepted subject majors: n/a
Are you passionate about creativity and cultural expression? Develop advanced academic, practical and creative skills through an exhibition, publication or industry project and access multi-disciplinary creative studios supervised by industry leading educators, artists and designers. The Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice offers a highly flexible studio or industry based programme based at Unitec's Creative Industries cultural hub.
Entry Requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
You must have completed at least one of the following:
A recognised Bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement deemed to be an average of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses; or
A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a Bachelor's degree
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Non-Academic requirements
A significant portfolio of professional work sufficient to enable critical reflection on your prior practice
Don't meet these Academic requirements?
If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we'll discuss your next steps.
If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 306 KB)
International studentsAcademic requirements
You must have completed at least one of the following:
A recognised Bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement deemed to be an average of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses; or
A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a Bachelor's degree
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don't meet these Academic requirements?
If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we'll discuss your next steps.
If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 306 KB)
Develop a sound understanding of marketing in just one year, with the potential to open many doors for your career. The marketing role in a business is vital to convey value to potential and existing customers. And the role of a marketer is necessary to get that message to the intended audience.
Entry Requirements
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:
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
1.5 year program
You must have one of:
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
1 year program
You must have one of:
A recognised bachelor honours degree in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree in advertising communication marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in advertising communication marketing or public relations.
Academic entry requirements
As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.
Master of Business - 1.5 year program
A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
A completed recognised bachelor degree in marketing advertising mass communication public relations or journalism with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Master of Business - 2 year program
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway
Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.
Note: The School of Psychology is facing unprecedented demand for postgraduate Psychology specialisations. The Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (No specialisation - Psychology pathway) has now been closed for the 2022 intake.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts you will have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor of Arts (or equivalent) with a major in the intended postgraduate subject.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you if you want to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Entry Requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
