Updating Results

Auckland University of Technology Courses

Postgraduate Certificate in Communication Studies

Graduate Certificate

City Campus, Distance

Interested in postgraduate study in communications? In as little as one semester you can explore a range of topics - from inclusive journalism to media innovation and communication leadership.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Bachelor of Communication Studies or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

A selection interview may be required.

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing, 6.5 in Reading, 6.5 in Listening and 7.0 in Speaking; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$5,303 total

International Tuition Fees

$18,900 per year / $19,473 total

Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)

Bachelor

North Campus, Distance

AUT offers one of the largest physiotherapy programmes in the Southern Hemisphere. Our physiotherapy graduates are recognised throughout the world for their knowledge and leadership in healthcare.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

University Entrance or equivalent
Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

Applicants with English as a second or other language who have not completed at least three years of secondary schooling in NZ will be required to meet IELTS requirements.

Ranking of applicants will occur. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest level of academic achievement and/or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field.

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

Country:

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 6.5 or higher

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$8,748 total

International Tuition Fees

$41,000 per year / $42,146 total

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

City Campus, Distance

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

University Entrance or equivalent, including:
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

Calculate NCEA credits

Use the NCEA calculator

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

Country:

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Chemistry, Digital Technologies, English, Maths, Physics

Don't meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$10,607 total

International Tuition Fees

$44,100 per year / $45,246 total

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Bachelor

City Campus, Distance

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

University Entrance or equivalent including:

NCEA

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

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.

Country:

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Digital Technologies, English, Technology

Don't meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology?

Consider starting with:

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$8,524 total

International Tuition Fees

$45,000 per year / $46,146 total

Master of Computer and Information Sciences

Masters (Coursework)

City Campus, Distance

Research an area of your interest, advance your undergraduate degree, and explore the latest developments in computer and information sciences with the Master of Computer and Information Sciences.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

Must have completed the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or an equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses.

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

Select country

Accepted qualification:

Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:

Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

minimum 70%

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

B (in final year)

GPA 10 point scale:

7 (in final year)

Accepted qualification:

1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

4 years

Accepted subject majors:

Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

70-74 (final year)

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

B (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3.00 (final year)

Accepted qualification:

Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:

Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

70 (final year)

Letter criteria:

B (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3.00 (final year)

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor's degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor's degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor's degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:

3.0 (final year)

GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:

1.75 (final year)

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

Percentage:

80% (final year)

Letter criteria:

B (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Computer and Information Sciences; Computer Science; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; Information Science; Information Technology; or equivalent subject matter

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:

7.0 (final year)

GPA 4 point scale:

3.0 (final year)

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$10,607 total

International Tuition Fees

$41,600 per year / $42,746 total

Master of Medical Laboratory Science

Masters (Coursework)

City Campus, Distance

Develop specialist skills in a chosen field of medical laboratory science, demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving skills and learn to apply contemporary theory to current practice.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

An applicant must:

Have completed the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7, or equivalent
Be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ)
Hold a current Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, issued by the MSCNZ

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$10,607 total

International Tuition Fees

$1,146 per year / $43,300 total

Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Technologies

Graduate Certificate

City Campus, Distance

Interested in innovation and entrepreneurship? Explore how to bring creative ideas to life with the Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Technologies.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

A relevant bachelor's degree; or
A relevant graduate diploma; or
A relevant professional qualification and professional experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Diploma in Arts

Graduate Diploma

North Campus, City Campus, Distance

Choose from courses in a wide range of fields - from interpreting and translation to education, hospitality or tourism. The one-year Graduate Diploma in Arts is ideal if you already have a degree.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Arts

A bachelor's degree OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience (at least five years) approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirementsInterpreting and Translation

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with all bands 7.0 or higher; or equivalent

All other areas

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$8,036 total

International Tuition Fees

$32,600 per year / $33,746 total

Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing

Graduate Diploma

North Campus, Distance

The new Postgraduate Diploma in Registered Nurse Prescribing is relevant for registered nurses working in primary health and specialty teams where registered nurse prescribing could safely improve access to healthcare for people with long term or common health conditions.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed the following or equivalent:

Bachelor's degree in nursing
Be a registered nurse with a current NCNZ practising certificate

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

Provide evidence of current professional practice
Complete three years of equivalent full-time clinical practice prior to commencing the final specialty practicum course
May be required to meet Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children's Act 2014 requirements and other relevant legislation

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$10,607 total

International Tuition Fees

$41,900 per year / $43,046 total

Postgraduate Certificate in International Hospitality Management

Graduate Certificate

City Campus, Distance

This qualification is designed to meet the increasing demand from hospitality professionals for a postgraduate qualification with an international focus.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Must have completed one of the following or equivalent:

Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management

You may be admitted to this programme if you have a relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree.

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

May be required to submit examples of previous academic work or attend an interview
May be required to provide evidence of ability to study at postgraduate level and attend a selection interview

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$5,303 total

International Tuition Fees

$18,900 per year / $19,473 total

Master of Visual Arts

Masters (Coursework)

City Campus, Distance

Interested in postgraduate study in visual arts? The Master of Visual Arts is an interdisciplinary research degree for creative professionals.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Bachelor of Visual Arts or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in the courses at level 7 or above
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not meet the requirements above, but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission

International student entry requirements

Other requirements

Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and attend a selection interview

Admission is based on the submission of a proposal outlining the territory of exploration, and the nature of the project to be undertaken by the applicant. It is useful and usual for potential applicants to make an appointment to discuss their interests, before submitting their proposal.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Download application documents

Application Guide
[PDF, 145.8 KB]
Research Proposal Outline Guide and Template
[PDF, 180.6 KB]

Intake Months

Mar

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$10,607 total

International Tuition Fees

$43,200 per year / $44,346 total

Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences

Graduate Certificate

City Campus, Distance

Explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one semester with the Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

One of the following:

Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$5,303 total

International Tuition Fees

$20,800 per year / $21,373 total