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For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
   • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
   • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved);
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau;

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. If you've successfully completed the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, you can cross-credit multiple papers towards admission to this programme.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
   • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
   • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved);
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau;

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of 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 Foundation and Bridging Education 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. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
   • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
   • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved);
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing);
3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau;

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:

1. To have successfully completed a relevant Level 3 New Zealand Certificate or higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (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
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you do not have (1) above, we also accept entry by special or discretionary admission:

Special:

• Be 20 years on when you start this programme; AND
• Demonstrate your practical abilities by providing a small portfolio of evidence as approved by the Academic Leader

OR

Discretionary:

• Be under 20 years old at the start of the programme; AND
• Demonstrate your background of automotive engineering at this required level, as assessed and approved by the Academic Leader.*

*Note: If you are unsure whether or not you met the entry criteria, please Apply for this programme and we will contact you. These regulations have been updated in September 2018.

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you need:

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• 42 NCEA credits or more at Level 3 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), with: 14 credits in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Modelling, or any other technical domain. And a further 14 credits taken from no more than two additional domains on the NZQF; AND
• ii.
  a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework; AND
• iii.
  a minimum of eight credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (a minimum of four in reading and four in writing);

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If you don't meet the academic criteria, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

International Student English Requirements

If English is not your first language, please refer to Unitec's Admission Requirements Guidelines (page 7).

If you don't meet the English criteria, we also have a range of English Language programmes available to help you get there.

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. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)
• Your 42 credits must also include 20 credits at Level 3 in any two of the following domains: Physics, Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling, Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant technical domain as approved by Academic Leader.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau.

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 have NCEA? We also accept:

• Completion of a relevant endorsement of the Certificate in Applied Technology; or a relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification AND
• Demonstrate your practical abilities by providing a small portfolio of evidence.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and
• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

4. Complete an interview with an academic member of the programme at which you'll present a hardcopy of your portfolio

5. Candidates who have English as a second language 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 have NCEA? We also accept:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; OR
• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

• University Entrance
• Portfolio of work

International student entry requirements

• University Entrance or equivalent
• Interpreting major: High level of competency in English and one other language. Interview will be required.
• NZ Sign Language - English Interpreting major: High level of competency in English (NZSL fluency is not required). Interview will be required.

International student entry requirements