Bachelor Of Information And Communication Technologies

Our IT industry partners have significant input into the structure and content of this programme to ensure that what is being taught continually meets industry needs.

The first year covers a broad range of ICT topics that will provide you with a solid base of knowledge in software engineering (programming), hardware and networking, website development, IT tools and concepts and mathematics skills relevant to IT.

In years two and three you'll choose one of three specialist pathways: Information Systems, Networking and Infrastructure or Software Development. During this time you'll develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen area through a range of compulsory and elective courses.

You'll also develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, team work, project management, time management, self-reliance and communication skills.

There is a strong emphasis on practical skills and work-readiness, so wherever possible, theory is integrated and applied to practical tasks

Academic Requirements:

New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:

• 14 credits at Level 3 in each of:

• mathematics or physics or statistics or accounting

• English or history or art history or classics or geography or economics

• One other subject from the list of approved subjects*

Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, and

Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)

OR one of the following:

• New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support Level 5

• New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design Level 5

• New Zealand Diploma in Networking Level 6

• New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration Level 6

• OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same