Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this programme, you must meet the general and Language Literacy admission requirements. You may be required to provide evidence that you have the capability to complete the programme requirements.   

If you do not meet the admission requirements and believe you have the level of preparedness for study at this level, you may apply but will need to provide relevant evidence to support your application for admission .       

If you want to talk to someone about the entry requirements before you apply, get in touch on freephone 0508 650 200.

English language requirements

If English or Te Reo Māori is not your first language you need to provide evidence that you have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.  

International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required as demonstrated by:

• An IELTS score of 5.0 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years, OR
• An equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on our website.  

 Learn more about English language entry requirements

International learners and domestic learners living overseas

You can enrol in this programme if you are:

• an international student living in New Zealand and in paid employment with a valid work visa – for part-time study.
• an international student living overseas – in part-time or full-time study.
• a New Zealand citizen living overseas - in part-time or full-time study.

Learn more about studying as an international learner