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Academic requirements:

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. Successfully complete an interview, audition and/or submission;
4. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects;
5. A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
6. 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:

Programme Regulations

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:

Programme Regulations