Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking

Entry criteria

If you achieved University Entrance (UE) in 2020, the entry requirements for this programme may differ from those displayed on this page and in printed material due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. To find out about entry requirements for those who achieve UE in 2020 see the NZQA website(external link). Academic requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including:

• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects
• Literacy * :10 credits at Level 2 or above made up of:
• 5 credits in reading
• 5 credits in writing
• Numeracy* : 10 credits at Level 1* or above in (specified achievement standards or unit standards (26623, 26626 and 26627).

*NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance(external link)

OR

Any qualification (New Zealand or overseas) recognised by NZQA as being equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3. If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), NMIT will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

OR

Any Level 4 qualification in a related field.

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide evidence of :

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band), issued within the last two years

OR

A result from a test or qualification on the NZQA acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

OR

Achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements

Additional Distance Study Requirements

For distance study, applicants must have the following to be able to utilise the online learning environment and complete practical/vocational aspects of the Programme:

• Employment in a suitable wine industry workplace,
  ORRecent relevant experience and access to a suitable wine industry workplace, to undertake an assignment and practical work required for specific courses
• Ability to attend compulsory residential workshops

Special Entry

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the Programme where they supply evidence to satisfy the Academic Committee of their ability to succeed on the Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking.

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience , may be approved for alternate entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning.

Contact NMIT for advice.