Bachelor of Applied Technology – Electrotechnology

Entry criteria

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​​;
  • ​A minimum of 114 credits in any two of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Statistics and Modelling, or any other technical domain
  • A minimum of 14 credits taken from no more than two additional domains on the NZQF; and
  • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics or pangarau on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework; and
  • A minimum of 8 credits at Level 2  or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of four in reading and four in writing);
• Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
• Equivalent academic qualifications which may include:
  • University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra; or
  • Equivalent Cambridge score; or
  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing)
• Provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through the use of evidence of one of the kinds described in 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 full programme regulations; click here to download

International students Academic requirements

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

• Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
• 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 higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
    • Provide evidence that they have the English language proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated through evidence of one of the kinds described in 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 full programme regulations; click here to download