Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation

Entry criteria

Academic requirements

Achievement of NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 or higher and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:

• 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 (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.

Alternate requirements

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.

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 6.0 (not less than 5.5 in each band) from a single test 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 aquaculture industry workplace

OR

• Recent relevant experience and access to a suitable aquaculture industry workplace to undertake assignment and practical work required for specific courses
• Ability to attend compulsory residential workshops
• Ability to attend NMIT or an alternative venue at another tertiary institute to complete examinations.