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Unitec Institute of Technology

Unitec Institute of Technology Courses

Certificate

Mt Albert
Are you interested in a career as an Automotive Electrical Engineer? Technology and electronics in the automotive industry are fast developing and growing, meaning skilled Automotive Electricians are highly desirable. If you're working in the industry, this programme is for you.
Entry Requirements

For this programme, you'll need one of the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.

3. If English is not your first language, you 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:

  • Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
  • Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work, or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
  • Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Domestic Tuition Fees
$12 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Purchasing a house is one of the biggest investments anybody can make. As a qualified real estate agent, you'll help people turn living in their dream home into a reality.
Entry Requirements

To apply for this programme, you'll need:

  • 40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 in literacy and 10 in numeracy

or

  • A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2

or

  • An equivalent qualification

Don't meet these requirements?

There may be other options available:

Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,400 per year
International Tuition Fees
$10,574 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Are you interested in a career as a Light Automotive Engineer? Technology in the automotive industry is fast developing and growing, meaning skilled Automotive Engineers are in high demand. If you're working in the industry, this programme is for you.
Entry Requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and you must be an apprentice electrical mechanic or working in an approved automotive premises. Find out more about automotive work placement learning here

3. If English is not your first language, you 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 have NCEA? We also accept:

  • Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
  • Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
  • Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Domestic Tuition Fees
$12 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Learn how to care for companion animals in this entry-level qualification. It's a great stepping stone towards higher-level, animal-related study and work.
Entry Requirements

To enter this programme, you'll need to have the following:

Open Entry - There are no academic requirements for this programme.

Additional requirements

All application needs to meet or submit the following;

  • Health and tetanus declaration
  • Provide a copy of your current criminal conviction history

English language requirements

All applicants for whom English or te reo Maori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

Don't meet these requirements?

  • We have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes to help you prepare for further academic study.

Simply apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

For more information, download the programme regulations

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jun, Sep
Domestic Tuition Fees
$4,000 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Do you need additional English skills to get into the Bachelor programme of your choice? Study English and get the skills to succeed in further study and in your career.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

  1. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
  2. A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) or equivalent, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Sep
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$9,188 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Do you need additional English skills in order to study at a postgraduate level? Study English and prepare yourself for your future studies and career.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
  1. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
  2. A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) or equivalent, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Sep
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$9,188 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Do you want to build your English language skills for further study or to improve your work prospects?
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

  1. To be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins
  2. A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) or equivalent, IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 5.0 with no band lower than 4.5, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Sep
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$9,188 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Do you want better employment opportunities in New Zealand? Study our foundational English programme and get the skills to succeed in your career or further study.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

  1. To be at least 16 years old by the time the programme starts
  2. A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Sep
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$9,188 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Gain the skill and knowledge you need to enter the exercise industry as a personal trainer or exercise instructor with this 16-week, work-based programme.
Entry Requirements

This is a very popular programme, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Academic requirements

You will need to provide the following at different points of your application process.

  • Have NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

  • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
  • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

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.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Intake Months
Jul, Oct
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Mt Albert
Ready to take the business world by storm? Advance your knowledge and skills, and progress your career. Choose from a range of highly relevant and in-demand specialisations, including Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Advanced HR, Leadership or Supply Chain & Logistics.
Entry Requirements

What you will need to study this programme.


Domestic students
Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or
  • A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
  • University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
  • Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

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.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 455 KB)


International students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline with merit achievement deemed to be a grade average of B- or higher; or
  • A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as being equivalent to merit achievement in a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

And English entry requirements;

If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

  • Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6.5 with no band score lower than 6
  • University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
  • Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

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.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 455 KB)

Intake Months
Feb, Jul, Oct
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,200 per year
International Tuition Fees
$32,877 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
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)

Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,500 per year

Graduate Certificate

Waitakere
Our Applied Practice suite is designed to help social workers, counsellors, and community development practitioners advance their skills in a variety of social practice situations. Further your ability to work with individuals, whanau, and communities, and transform your practice in ways that enhance social justice and reduce inequalities for communities.
Entry Requirements

What you will need to study this programme.


Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A Bachelor's degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma in the same or similar discipline;
  • Provide documentary evidence of outcomes in the social work, community development, or counselling work environment to demonstrate an ability to perform in the programme and commit to achieving its outcomes;
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
  • University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
  • Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Non-Academic requirements
  • A phone or face-to-face interview may be required as part of the application process.

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.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 449 KB)

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$4,100 per year