Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Universal College of LearningPostgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
6 months
Next start date
Expected Nov 2026
Campus
Palmerston North Campus
Summary
OverviewThis programme can form the first step in the Master of IT qualification or the Postgraduate Diploma in IT, or be studied independently to increase your IT knowledge. You can choose from a number of electives in key IT areas, such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development, or undertake a project in your chosen area.
Entry criteria
Domestic Entry RequirementsA bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology or related subject or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience.
International Entry RequirementsA bachelor's degree or equivalent in information technology or related subject or evidence of relevant skills and knowledge through appropriate work or professional experience.
English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 (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).
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