A Diploma in Communication can open up employment pathways in the many fields including: public relations communication management arts administration event management relationship management journalism web content management social media advising brand management advertising...
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations.
Study communication design and apply graphic design and digital skills to create typographic and visual meaning in graphic and interaction design, branding, illustration, photography, advertising, motion graphics and art direction.
The Certificate in Indigenous Narrative (CertIndigNarr) will introduce you to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games and more.
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.
Are you interested in preparing for further study in business? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of different business specialisations.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
For this programme, you will need the following:
A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
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);
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.
English requirements for international students:
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:
The world is changing, almost faster than we can keep up with. While we can't accurately imagine future realities, we can develop skills that will help us adapt to them.
In the BDanceSt, you'll grow as an educator, performer, choreographer and researcher. Your award-winning teachers will help you develop confidence in leading others and working in teams.
After graduating with a BA, you can complete a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) as a qualification in its own right. Alternatively, it can be a pathway to a further year of study in a Master of Arts programme.
Explore canine behaviour and welfare, develop your understanding of the roles and requirements of canine-related industries in New Zealand, and apply your knowledge through extensive practical canine training.
Entry Requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
Academic requirements
You must have completed the following:
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; or a recognised equivalent;
a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above; OR
a recognised equivalent
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Additional requirements
Non-academic requirements
Fill in the following forms:
Ministry of Justice criminal conviction history form
Medical declaration form
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.
Note on referees: One referee needs to be an employer where you have worked with the public and one from a teacher (or similar), who can talk about your character.
For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 280 KB)
The MA offers you a range of choices. There are research and taught degrees, one-year or 18-month options depending on your entry qualification, and more than 40 subjects for study. Your academic background may enable you to study a subject different to that of your previous specialisation.
If you already have a degree and want to take Arts courses, this flexible diploma might just be for you. You could use the diploma to qualify for postgraduate study by taking courses in the subject of your choice at intermediate and advanced undergraduate level.
Aotearoa's space industry is growing, as is its capacity for innovation in industry and research. The PGDipAerospaceEng is designed to equip students with the core technical foundations to steer you in a path towards a career in this field.
Earthquake engineers design new buildings and infrastructure to withstand disasters, and assess the vulnerability of existing buildings and infrastructure, drawing from expertise in structural and geotechnical engineering.
The PGDipMaterialsEng is for those who aspire to a career in materials processing and production, manufacturing, new materials deployment and development disciplines either in a technical or management role.
Engineering technologists focus on practical design and applied technology, working across a wide range of engineering disciplines. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology prepares you for diverse engineering careers.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
14 credits or more at Level 2 or above (including AS91261 and AS91262) OR NCEA Level 3 in Maths, Stats or Calculus AND
14 credits or more at NCEA Level 2 or above in Physics
CIE
A D grade or better in Mathematics and Physics at AS level
IB
Passes (level 4) in both Mathematics and Physics
Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in mathematics (algebra) and physics at least to level 2 or equivalent. This could be:
A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE); or
Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.
1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent. 2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
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) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent
Broaden your worldview and start your university studies with our Diploma in Arts. It's a great way to try different subjects and prepare yourself for further study.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements for the Diploma in Arts
Study the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) to prepare for a rewarding career in engineering. This engineering degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, a signatory of the Washington Accord, which means the programme is internationally recognised.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications
NCEA: At least 14 level 3 credits in each of Calculus and Physics
CIE: A level Mathematics and a minimum of AS in Physics OR A level in Physics and a minimum of AS in Mathematics
IB: A grade of 4 or better in Mathematics and Physics
Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in calculus and physics at least to level 3* or equivalent. This could be:
A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE) with a B+ GPA; or
A completed Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a C+ GPA; or
Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.
1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent. 2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Guaranteed entry
Applicants will automatically be offered a place in this programme if they have a rank score of 250 or higher, along with 14 NCEA level 3 credits in each of Calculus and Physics or CIE A levels in Mathematics and Physics.
All other applicants who have met the admission requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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.
Have you ever wondered how a GPS works, Google Maps is informed, how people navigate the earth, or who decides where and how to build skyscrapers? Join the profession that shapes the world we live in.
Entry Requirements
You will need the following:
1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including:
12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) or equivalent
8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme.
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 meet the requirements? We also accept:
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission
For more information, download the programme regulations:
If you are inspired by the world around you and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, then a career in teaching or education could be for you.
Entry Requirements
You will need University Entrance (or equivalent) to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet the requirements set out by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand.
For information and the selection process for our UC teacher education programmes, please see the Guide to Applying.
Selection process
The BTchLn has one intake each February. Selection for entry is based on:
Involvement and interest in working with children, community involvement, and other personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
a short literacy and numeracy test
communication skills.
Those wanting to enrol in the Matauranga Maori endorsement will also need to hui with the Endorsement Coordinator to determine the right starting point for you based on your level of te reo Maori.
How to apply
Applications are open throughout the year and close 1 December for domestic students, or 31 October for international students, to begin studies in February.
For more details on entry requirements and the teacher education application process, see the Guide to Applying.
