Unitec Institute of Technology Courses

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:

What you will need to study this programme.

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

1. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
   • If you don't have NCEA, we will also accept a relevant qualification at Level 2 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or above or an equivalent qualification;
2. A minimum of 3 years' secondary education;
3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins.

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

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.

You may be asked to come to a Skills Review session either online or at our Mt Albert campus. During this session, we will check your current reading, writing and maths skills and will give you the opportunity to talk to our friendly academic staff about your job plans and you can find out more about what Unitec can offer you. You can book your Skills review session here.

For advice about your career and study options, contact one of our friendly advisors at our Careers Centre.

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. If you're a graduate of Unitec's Bachelor of Business, you cannot be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Business in the same specialisation in which you majored in the degree
3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
4. If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50
• 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; or
• If you're seeking entry based on work experience, you will be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations