Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme you need to have:
NCEA Level 3, which includes
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of Physics, Mathematics, and one other subject from the NZQA list of approved subjects. Mathematics credits must be taken from AS91578, AS91579, AS91575, AS91577, AS91573, and
- Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and
- Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above from specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627, or equivalent.
20 years old or over
If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.
English language requirements
Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Learn more about English language requirements
International students and domestic students living overseas
You can not study this qualification if you are:
- an international student living in New Zealand or overseas
- a New Zealand student living overseas.
Learn more about studying as an international student
Computer and internet requirements
This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.
Learn more about our online learning and study tools.
