Unitec Institute of Technology Courses

For this programme, you'll need the following:

1. Be at least 16 years old on the programme's start date;
2. At least 4 years of secondary school education;
3. At least one of the following academic requirements:
   • 12 Level 1 NCEA credits in at least two subjects, or;
   • A pass in at least 2 School Certificate subjects, or;
   • A New Zealand Certificate in a relevant discipline at either Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent
4. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec can contact;
   • Pass a mandatory interview process;
   • Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing authorities and registration authorities that you have been, or are, a member of;
5. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form.

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.

If English is not your first language you will also need at least 12 credits in English at NCEA level 1.

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

What you will need to study this programme.

You will need the following:

1. Be at least 16 years of old when you start this programme:
2. A total of NCEA level 2 including a minimum of:

• 10 literacy credits at level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013); and
• 48 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry);

2. If English is not your first language, you will 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:

• An equivalent qualification; or
• Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. 48 NCEA credits or more at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • 12 credits or more in Mathematics preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry and;
4. 12 credits or more in English at NCEA level 1 or higher.
5. 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: 120 credits in best 4 subjects at AS level plus a D grade or higher in IGCSE English and a D grade or higher in AS Maths), or;
   • Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience, or;
   • A B- average or above in the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Engineering pathway (FSTU 3926 Identity and Communication, FSTU 3922 Physics, FSTU3914 Maths Algebra, FSTU3912 Intro to Algebra), or;
   • 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.

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. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

2. A minimum of 4 years of secondary education

3. Completed NCEA Level 1

4. If English is not your first language, you will 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 these requirements? We also accept:

• New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2); or
• New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2); or
• New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3); or
• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3); or
• Provide equivalent Certificate in Computing; or
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Recommended: hold appropriate assessment standards in Digital Technologies Level 2.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

For this programme you need:

1. to hold the New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

3. If English is not your first language, you will 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 such as IELTS
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

4. As part of your application you may be required to do the following unless you've already done so as part of entry into the New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Resdiential) or similar programme:

• Attend an interview
• Present your portfolio (view the portfolio the guidelines here)
• Sit a test for colour vision

Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:

Entry by special or discretionary admission.

Special admission:

• Be 20 years old or above at the start of your programme; AND
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the qualification.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

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

• Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:
• 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
• 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

or

• An equivalent qualification.

or

• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway

Don't meet these requirements?

There may be other options available:

• If you're over 20 and have relevant skills/life experience, or
• If you're under 20 and have the relevant reading, writing and numeracy skills.

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

When you apply for this programme, you must provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents, such as academic certificates. Please have these handy when you're ready to apply.

See what documents you may need to provide

You'll need to meet the following English language requirement:

• 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or equivalent

If you don't meet this requirement, you must provide evidence that you have the English proficiency required.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

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.

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

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

1. Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects, and;
2. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form

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.

If English is not your first language you will also 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.

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:

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. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
3. If English is your second language, you will 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:

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: