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You will normally need to have completed one of the following:

• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours
• Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects.

You must have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your prerequisite degree. This includes practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate. The programme of study must be approved.

IF English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.

You will need to complete an application form for the MEFE from Te Kaupeka Puhanga | Faculty of Engineering website.

Applications for admission are considered twice each year (June and December) for studies commencing in February of the following year. Numbers are limited each year. Applications received during the year will be considered in the next application round. It is recommended that international students apply by June.

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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)

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.

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.

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.

The BMINN is open to those with work in the iwi sector, which can include organisations owned by Maori, or a dedicated Kaupapa Maori team or unit within an organisation or government.

Your employer will need to provide verification of your employment, and a partnership agreement with UC to make sure you have support for both your study commitments and workload.

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is also required to enrol.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

First year courses in the BMINN are introductory and no previous knowledge is required.

Strong communication skills and a passion for te ao Maori will be useful for your studies.

Contact Te Kaupeka Puhanga | Faculty of Engineering for the application form to enrol. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

You will need to have either:

• a Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology or Earth Sciences; or
• a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours majoring in Civil, Environmental, or Natural Resources Engineering; or
• recognition of prior learning/work experience as assessed by the Programme Director.

In addition you will need 15 points of MATH 100-level courses and 15 points from STAT 100-level courses. This requirement may be waived by the Head of Department if you can demonstrate an existing level of ability in mathematics and/or statistics.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

Relevance of undergraduate studies to Engineering Geology and the standard of achievement are the main criteria for approval. You may be required to pass a qualifying programme prior to commencing the PMEG.

A relevant tertiary qualification plus work experience may be deemed appropriate to meet the prerequisite training. You may also be required to complete preparatory courses prior to entry in this case.

Students entering with a Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Sciences will normally be required to have passed GEOL351 Advanced Field Techniques and GEOL352 Advanced Field Mapping, and 60 other points in GEOL 300-level courses (with a Grade Point Average of normally a B) that meets the approval of the Head of Department.

This is a limited entry programme - see 'How to apply' below.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Professional Master of Engineering Geology or use the admission requirements checker.

Entry to this programme is limited to 30 students per year and by special application by 12 January. Contact Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment for an application form.

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To enrol in the Master of Financial Engineering you should have:

• a bachelor's degree with a B+ Grade Point Average in 300-level courses; and
• completed specified 200-level MATH and STAT courses (or equivalent courses); and
• been approved to enrol.

If you have a minimal statistics and finance background, you may be required to take FIEC601 Quantitative Finance and Economics in January-February before enrolling.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Financial Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.

You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.