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Massey UniversityCertificate of University Preparation – CertUniPrep
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
Why do the Certificate of University Preparation?If you narrowly missed gaining the academic requirements for admission to University, or are over 20 and have been out of study for some time, you can apply to enrol in the Certificate of University Preparation. Successful completion of this 1-semester qualification will give you admission to University and prepare you for undergraduate study.
If you have qualifications other than those listed in Massey University’s entrance requirements, you are welcome to apply for entry and your eligibility will be assessed.
On successful completion of the Certificate, you will be eligible for admission to unrestricted undergraduate qualifications at Massey University and other New Zealand universities.
Contact the University for advice if you plan to take an undergraduate degree with additional subject or portfolio requirements.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Admission to MasseyAll students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirementsTo enter the Certificate of University Preparation you will:
New Zealand or domestic studentsYou will meet the university admission requirements as specified, or shall have:
- completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent, and
- have achieved at least 14 credits in at least 1 approved subject at NCEA Level 3 or above, or equivalent, and
- have achieved at least 10 credits in at least 2 other approved subjects at NCEA Level 3 or above, or equivalent, and
- have met the literacy and numeracy standards required for University Entrance, or equivalent.
Eligible students with an intended pathway to College of Creative Arts qualifications can enrol in the Creative Arts pathway within the Certificate of University Preparation.
International students with intended pathways to other undergraduate qualifications will need to gain admission via this qualification:
Prior learning, credit and exemptionsFor information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Official regulationsTo understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning studentsTo find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
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