New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture

Credits 60 (0.5 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in architecture and architectural technology.

Highlights

• Speed your way into the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (see pg. 12) or the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (see pg. 11) by gaining the maths required for entry.

• Tailored for Unitec’s architecture programmes, meaning you’ll be prepared for the programme that you want to enter.

• A mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, critique sessions, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning.

• A chance to engage with Unitec’s marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available

Annual fees $3,200 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

Are you interested in preparing for further study in architecture?

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of architectural disciplines.

Programme overview

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in architecture and architectural technology.

It’s perfect for people who have or haven’t completed secondary school and require University Entrance. It’s also a great option if you’re looking for a career in a creative discipline.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Four years’ secondary education

2. To To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

3. A total of 40 NCEA credits at Level 2 from four subjects including:

• 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English

• University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent)

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5; or

• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options:

If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or equivalent.

• The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

• Attend a Skills Review session where your literacy and numeracy levels will be assessed.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/architecture

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international