For this programme you need:
1. Be at least 16 years old when you start this programme (unless you have an Early Release Exemption from MOE)
2. At least 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in your best four subjects
3. A minimum of 10 NCEA credits at Level 1 in mathematics, including measurement and number (excluding statistics); OR
- A maximum total of 20 in your best four Sixth Form Certificate subjects or equivalent; OR
- Hold an appropriate qualification at Level 3 or above
4. A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English.
5. 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 such as IELTS
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
6. As part of your application you may be required to:
- Attend an interview
- Present your portfolio (view the portfolio the guidelines here)
- Sit a test for colour vision
Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:
Entry by special or discretionary admission.
Special admission:
- Be 20 years old or above when your programme starts; AND
- Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.
For more information download the programme regulations:
Programme Regulations