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Unitec Institute of Technology Courses

Masters (Coursework)

Mt Albert
Want to become a registered architect? If you've already completed an undergraduate degree in architecture, this master's degree provides you with the advanced knowledge and skills to become a registered architect.
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 in the discipline of architecture, with a grade point average of 4.0 (grade of B-) or higher in all Level 7 courses. Or
  • A recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project, with a B- average. Or
  • A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as being equivalent to the above
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 significant portfolio of professional work sufficient to enable critical reflection on your prior practice

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 475 KB)


International students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A recognised Bachelor's degree in the discipline of architecture, with a grade point average of 4.0 (grade of B-) or higher in all Level 7 courses. Or
  • A recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project, with a B- average. Or
  • A professional qualification in a relevant discipline recognised as being equivalent to the above

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.
Non-Academic requirements
  • A significant portfolio of professional work sufficient to enable critical reflection on your prior practice

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 475 KB)

Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,400 per year
International Tuition Fees
$32,877 per year

Graduate Diploma

Mt Albert
Take your computing career to the next level at a time and pace that suits you. Select the topics that interest you from software and game design/development, business intelligence and analysis, to cybersecurity and networks.
Entry Requirements

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 are required to have 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:

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,000 per year
International Tuition Fees
$25,377 per year

Bachelor

Mt Albert
Take your passion for veterinary nursing to the next level. This programme will set you up for registration as a veterinary nurse, enable you to increase your critical thinking, and provides plenty of research opportunities to develop and further your career.
Entry Requirements

What you will need to study this programme.


Domestic students
Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (cross-crediting is available), or
  • New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (cross-crediting is available), or
  • NCEA entry requirements;
    • NCEA requirements are a minimum of 42 credits achieved at NCEA Level 3 or higher, including:
    • 14 credits in an approved subject
    • 14 credits in another approved subject (view a list of approved subjects on the NZQA website)
    • 14 credits from up to 2 other subjects.
    • a minimum of 8 credits achieved at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing), and
    • a minimum of 14 credits achieved at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau.
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
  • University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (5 in Reading, 5 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.
Non-academic requirements

You need to provide 4 supporting documents with your application.

Include a 1-page overview that outlines:

  • what do you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be
  • why you wish to study this programme, and
  • any animal-related experience you have had.

Fill in the following forms:

  • Referee details form
  • Ministry of Justice criminal conviction history form
  • Medical declaration form

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 337 KB)


International students Academic requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement or have completed one of the following:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (cross-crediting available) or
  • New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (cross-crediting available).

And English entry requirements;

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

  • An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 or
  • University Entrance literacy: 10 Credits at NCEA Level 2 or above in English or Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
  • 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. 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.
Non-academic requirements

You need to provide 4 supporting documents with your application.

Include a 1-page overview that outlines:

  • what do you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be
  • why you wish to study this programme, and
  • any animal-related experience you have had.

Fill in the following forms:

  • Referee details form
  • Ministry of Justice criminal conviction history form (only if you already live in New Zealand)
  • Medical declaration form

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 337 KB)


Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,500 per year
International Tuition Fees
$25,377 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Mt Albert
Are you an experienced landscape architect or recent graduate looking to explore design research at a postgraduate level? Undertake your own project in the Master of Landscape Architecture and explore key contemporary concepts in landscape architectural design and urbanism.
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 undergraduate degree with an average grade of B- or higher in all level 7 courses, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project; Or
  • A recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project, with a B- average
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 significant portfolio of professional work sufficient to enable critical reflection on their prior practice at the outset of the programme of study

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 74 KB)


International students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • A recognised undergraduate degree with an average grade of B- or higher in all level 7 courses, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project; Or
  • A recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project, with a B- average

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 74 KB)

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,100 per year
International Tuition Fees
$32,877 per year

Graduate Diploma

Mt Albert
This is an advanced accounting programme for accounting graduates working towards the academic requirements for professional body membership. It is relevant for students with overseas degrees in accounting wanting to get a New Zealand qualification and practical experience, and for those wishing to move into accounting from a related discipline.
Entry Requirements

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 are required to have 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:

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,000 per year
International Tuition Fees
$25,377 per year

Bachelor

Mt Albert
In this degree programme, you'll get your hands dirty straight away, learning about ecosystems, conservation issues, sustainable management of land, animals, and plant life, as well as the management strategies that promote the conservation of biodiversity and address biosecurity.
Entry Requirements

What you will need to study this programme.


Domestic students
Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care - Companion Animals
  • A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with:
    • 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects, with;
    • a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or plus;
    • a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, plus
    • 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
  • At least 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations;
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 595 KB)


International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

  • All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;

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 with no band score lower than 5.5
  • 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. 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 595 KB)

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,500 per year
International Tuition Fees
$25,377 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Are you interested in preparing for further study in engineering? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of different engineering options.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
For this programme, you will need:
  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.
English requirements for international students:

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).
Don't meet these requirements?

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

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$12,688 per year

Bachelor

Mt Albert
Want a career as a Quantity Surveyor? Find out how to evaluate and plan the cost of a construction project, manage payments and ensure the project is completed within budget.
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 minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with:
    • 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects, with;
    • a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or plus;
    • a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, plus
    • 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
  • At least 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; or
  • Successful completion of relevant programme
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 608 KB)


International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the following;

  • All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement; or
  • Successful completion of relevant programme

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 with no band score lower than 5.5; or
  • 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 be in touch about 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 608 KB)

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$25,377 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Are you interested in preparing for further study in applied science? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in biodiversity management.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:

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. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
    • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
    • A minimum of 12 Science credits at Level 1 or higher;
    • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
  4. 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) including FSTU 3921 Bioscience, 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.
English requirements for international students:

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

  • Academic IELTS level 6 with no band lower than 5.5, or;
  • The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic).

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

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,300 per year
International Tuition Fees
$12,688 per year

Bachelor

Mt Albert
Want to work in the transport industry? Learn and apply your skills to keep pace with advances in logistics, spare parts, vehicle trading and transport business management.
Entry Requirements

What you will need to study this programme.


Domestic students
Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

  • Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering; Or
  • higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader; Or
  • 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including (including 20 credits at Level 3 in any two of the following domains: Physics, Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling, or any other relevant technical domain as approved by the Academic Leader):
    • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
    • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)
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. Apply online, and we'll discuss your next steps.
  • If you don't meet the above criteria, particular or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)


International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must one of the below;

  • All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;
  • Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering

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 with no band score lower than 5.5
    • 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. Apply online, and we'll be in touch about 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 315 KB)

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,400 per year
International Tuition Fees
$25,377 per year

Diploma

Mt Albert
Have you been thinking about a qualification in sport and exercise? Whether you're currently working in the industry, or if it's something you've always wanted to do, this programme will give you the skills and competencies required to take that next big step.
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 at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects; or
  • A maximum total of 20 in best 4 Sixth Form Certificate subjects; or
  • Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3

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:

  • A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
  • 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:

Programme Regulations

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,700 per year

Certificate

Mt Albert
Learn the essential knowledge and concepts of computer hardware, networks, web design, user experience, databases and software development to develop web applications, in this Certificate programme.
Entry Requirements

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

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Tuition Fees
$3,400 per year
International Tuition Fees
$12,688 per year