Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Universal College of LearningBachelor of Information & Communications Technology
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Palmerston North Campus
Summary
OverviewThis programme begins with a broad foundation in essential ICT skills and technologies and progresses towards a number of specialist areas, including software engineering, systems analysis, databases, web development, network installation, and project management.
Our three-year degree is industry-aligned learning at its best. It includes a final project or internship, which brings together and showcases the skills you have developed while allowing you to push the boundaries by providing innovative solutions to real-world requirements. Our graduates are uniquely qualified, highly skilled, and have strong industry experience.
You can attain an 'unendorsed' Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (without a major), choose from one of the following eight majors, or graduate with a double major.
Majors
• Business and Systems Analysis
• Data Management and Analysis
• Network Engineering
• Project Management
• Security
• Software Engineering
• Systems Administration
• Web and Mobile Development
• Cybersecurity
Entry criteria
Domestic Entry RequirementsApplicants under 20 years of age:
Applicants under the age of 20 years must have University Entrance
Or equivalent academic achievement, such as:
- New Zealand Certificate in IT Essentials
- New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) - Level 4
Or on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean.
Or a provisional enrolment. Provisional enrolment is defined by NZQA as being Discretionary Entrance and includes the following clauses:
Discretionary enrolment may be granted to those applicants under the age of 20 who:
- Are New Zealand or Australian citizens and permanent residents under 20 years of age
- Must have a minimum of 14 credits in an approved subject at Level 2 towards NCEA
- Must also have met the literacy and numeracy standards required for University Entrance.
English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
International Entry RequirementsIn addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learner applicants.
English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.
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