Course details

Summary

This one-year certificate gives you a taste of university life, and helps you develop the knowledge and skills for further study at bachelor’s level.

The Certificate in Science and Technology gives you an introduction to the main areas involved in studying design, engineering, computing or mathematics. It prepares you for further study at bachelor’s level. It's also a good option if you’re returning to study and want to develop your study skills.

There are four pathways:

• Computing – leading to the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
• Design Technologies (South Campus only) – leading to the Bachelor of Design
• Engineering – leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering Technology
• Mathematics – leading to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

All students complete the Academic Literacies paper. Your other papers will be chosen to complement your pathway and the entry requirements of your proposed future degree studies. For example, engineering students focus on physics and mathematics; design students will study design techniques and principles while developing a portfolio of design work; and computing students cover mathematics, problem solving and programming.

Entry criteria

Completion of Year 12
NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher, plus eight level 1 credits in at least one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo 毛利 or Te Reo Rangatira
CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff

Selection criteria:

Literacy and numeracy tests
Interview may be required
The course of study of every applicant is subject to the approval of the programme leader
Preference will be given to applicants with:
NCEA: 12 credits at level 2 or higher in Mathematics, and eight credits at level 2 or higher in at least one language rich subject.

English language requirements

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 70; Computer-based: Total score of 133 with minimum essay writing of 3.5; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with C/C+ grade; GIE with C+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 162; PTE minimum overall score of 42.