New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

Certificate

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.

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Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul, Sep

Domestic Fees

$3,300 per year

International Fees

$9,188 per year

About this course

This programme takes your studies one step further. After completing this programme, you'll be able to write well-structured, developed, and moderately complex academic texts on a range of topics and you'll also have a chance to complete a research project in your area of interest.

Unitec employs the latest teaching practices, uses collaborative learning spaces, and provides a true campus and community experience, so you'll be prepared for success in a range of degree-level programmes in the following subjects:

Environmental and Animal Sciences
Business
Construction
Architecture
Creative Industries
Computing and Information Technology
Engineering
Healthcare
Social Work and Community Development
Sport, Exercise and Recreation

Is this the right level for me?

If you're not sure, feel free to take this free online test to help you determine what English programme to apply for. Alternatively, simply apply and we can move you into the right programme after you sit the placement test, (if required).

Crafted Text and Oral Presentation

Two of the courses you'll complete on this programme have stood out to our previous graduates as being particularly useful in preparing them for further study.

In Writing for Academic Purposes, you'll complete a 'Crafted Text' assignment. This gives you the opportunity to complete a research project over 14 weeks in an area that's relevant for your future career path, or in an area that's of particular interest to you.

In Speaking for Academic Purposes, you'll complete an 'Oral Presentation' assignment. This involves using material from your Crafted Text research to create and deliver an 8 to 10-minute presentation to your teachers and classmates.This is an excellent opportunity to show off your PowerPoint and presentation skills and will set you up nicely for further study in mainstream programmes.

Where to from here?

Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), as well as any Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.0.

Please note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a

post-study work visa

upon completion of this programme.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
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

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies.

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