Are you interested in a career as an Automotive Electrical Engineer? Technology and electronics in the automotive industry are fast developing and growing, meaning skilled Automotive Electricians are highly desirable. If you're working in the industry, this programme is for you.
Entry Requirements
For this programme, you'll need one of the following:
1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or
2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.
3. If English is not your first language, you need 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:
Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work, or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
Entry by Discretionary Admission
For more information, download the programme regulations:
The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism is based on leading overseas journalism qualifications. It is for those with no journalism experience who wish to enter the industry, or those with some experience who wish to develop specialist knowledge.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with at least a B- grade average in the 300-level majoring courses or equivalent
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Graduate Diploma in Journalism enables you to study another subject without completing a second bachelor's degree. The graduate diploma is a bridging tool to gain the equivalent of an undergraduate major in a specific area so you can go on to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Graduate Diploma in Journalism you will:
have been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification, or
have been admitted to the qualification on the basis of equivalent relevant professional experience.
To ensure this qualification is right for you, you will be required to submit a short personal statement detailing why you wish to study this qualification and your relevant industry experience (if any).
If you already have an undergraduate degree, you are strongly advised to consider doing the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism.
The only one of its kind in New Zealand, Waikato's Master of Professional Writing offers a research-led, strongly practice-based qualification in professional and creative writing.
The MCW is for writers working on a large-scale creative writing project: a novel, short story collection, full-length work of creative nonfiction, or poetry collection. The programme is convened by the award-winning fiction writer and essayist Paula Morris.
The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
Learn about the fundamentals of electrical engineering and develop the extensive practical knowledge required to work in the field of power engineering. This programme also leads to Electrical Service Technician (EST) registration and further opportunity for Electrical Engineer registration with EWRB.
Entry Requirements
You will need the following:
1. Be at least 16 years of old when you start this programme: 2. A total of NCEA level 2 including a minimum of:
10 literacy credits at level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013); and
48 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry);
2. If English is not your first language, you will need 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 have NCEA? We also accept:
An equivalent qualification; or
Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience; or
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission
For more information, download the programme regulations:
For anyone with an interest in professional, academic, creative, and technical writing, this coursework-based Master's degree allows you to specialise and deepen your expertise.
Entry Requirements
You should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses in your undergraduate degree, which should have also had a strong written component.
If English is your additional language, you will also need to provide evidence of your English language ability as IELTS (Academic) 6.5, with no individual score below 6.5. Preference will be given to those with a score of 7 or over.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Writing or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can enrol online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
For an information and inquiry form, see the Department of English website.
Are you passionate about a career in electronic or electrical engineering? The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) will equip you with the knowledge and skills for employment as an engineer, specialising in electronics, power, or mechatronics.
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 minimum of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with at least 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations;
A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics and
A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics (including Algebra and calculus); and
A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved NZQA UE subjects and
A minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional subjects from the approved subjects listed at NZQA;
Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
Equivalent academic qualifications may include:
University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra or
Equivalent Cambridge score; or
Equivalent International Baccalaureate
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or
Provide evidence that they have the English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through evidence of one of the kinds described in 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 552 KB)
International studentsAcademic requirements
As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;
Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)
All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
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 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5; or
University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (5 in Reading, 5 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 552 KB)
The skills and knowledge required of a journalist are forever changing.
Entry Requirements
Students with any bachelor's degree, or with other qualifications of an equivalent standard, are able to apply to the Graduate Diploma in Journalism programme.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to provide evidence of IELTS (academic) 7.5, with no score less than 7.0.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Journalism or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
Entry to the programme requires a special application due October 31st, and includes an interview. For more information on the process and required forms, see how to apply.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.