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In today's volatile work environment, you need to be self-motivated and a confident problem-solver. Bachelor of Applied Science courses focus on a problem-solving approach, promoting skills in effective thinking, communication, relationship building and the ability to access and use information relevant to your field.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science programme, you should have the skills to identify and define problems; devise appropriate solutions; communicate information, concepts and arguments clearly and effectively; and use a range of information technologies to store, organise, present, process and analyse information for a variety of purposes. By improving your skills, you will have shown both personal responsibility and initiative - attitudes highly sought after by employers.

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Programme structure

OP7010 Bachelor of Applied Science offers single majors in

• Communication

• Environment

• Information & Library Studies

• Information Systems & Technology

• Psychology

and Bachelor of Applied Science double majors in

• Communication and Environment

• Communication and Information Systems & Technology

• Communication and Psychology

• Information Systems & Technology and Environment

• Information Systems & Technology and Psychology

A degree programme with a single major comprises eighteen 20 credit courses (a total of 360 credits) subject to the following limitations:

• A maximum of eight courses (160 credits) may be taken at Level 5.
• A minimum of four courses (80 credits) must be taken at Level 7.
• A student's individual study programme must meet the core, major and elective requirements of the relevant degree major programme.
  

The following chart shows the requirements of the different majors for a degree with a single major:

A double major within the degree programme requires:

• A minimum of twenty 20 credit courses (400 credits) with a maximum of 8 courses (160 credits) at Level 5.
• Completion of the core requirements of the degree in which the double major is to be taken.
  

The following chart shows the requirements of the different majors for a Bachelor of Applied Science degree with a double major:

Course availability

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Entry requirements

Under 20 years

A student shall be eligible for admission to Level 5 courses only if he or she has obtained (and supplied evidence of) at least:

• 60 credits at NCEA Level 3
• Passes in recognised Level 5 degree courses in New Zealand; or
• An overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Degree Convenor or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority; or
• Passes in other Certificate/Diploma programmes or courses as considered appropriate by the Degree Convenor.

A student who does not meet the above criteria or who wishes to enrol in courses at Level 6 or above may be eligible for admission upon the approval of the Degree Convenor, who will consider the applicant's likelihood of success.

20 years and over

If scholastic attainment meets the criteria outlined above, then the student will be given open entry, after academic counselling by the Degree Convenor. Relevant work experience and maturity may also be taken into consideration. However, before enrolling, students are advised to make a realistic assessment of the commitment required to complete the qualification.

International students

Level of study

Level 5-7 (Find out about levels of study)

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your Bachelor of Applied Science degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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What do I do now?

Contact the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree Coordinator