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

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

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).

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.

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.