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Diploma in Pâtisserie

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Feb 2026

Campus

City Campus

Summary

Does a career in cakes, desserts and pastry appeal? The Diploma in Pâtisserie has a strong focus on creative, practical and business skills.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications
  • Completion of Year 12
  • NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher including eight level 2 credits in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
  • CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
  • IB: Completion of Year 12
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English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Other requirements

The practical side of this programme involves using commercial kitchen tools and equipment and requires you to demonstrate a level of awareness and skill that doesn’t compromise any health and safety standards for yourself and others.

Skills needed for culinary arts courses

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