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UCOL is a New Zealand Government Funded Institute of Technology 2/ UCOL.AC.NZ KIA ORA WELCOME

UCOL celebrates over 115 years of excellence in education. Established in 1902, UCOL is a high-performing New Zealand government funded Institute of Technology and a leading public tertiary education provider. UCOL welcomes international students from over 20 countries around the globe. It is a perfect place to connect with others and gain an authentic New Zealand student experience.

At UCOL, we put our students first. We are committed to making your journey at UCOL unforgettable. So start your journey with us today!

CONTENTS

OUR PLACE ...... 04 OUR PEOPLE ...... 12 OUR PROGRAMMES ...... 20 YOUR JOURNEY HERE ...... 50

UCOL.AC.NZ / 3 OUR PLACE - KAINGA Whether it’s to upskill, boost your career and employability, or build on existing studies, let our place become your place.

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Photo credit: Education New Zealand Photo credit: Education New Zealand

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND AND A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

Famous for its amazing With an international reputation as Enjoy industry-leading facilities and a provider of quality education, learn from the best at UCOL. From scenery, easy-going people New Zealand provides an excellent our award-winning lecturers to and relaxed lifestyle, New study and travel experience. our amazing International Student Support Team, we will support you Studying abroad is an unforgettable Zealand is the perfect place every step of the way. experience which will shape your to live and study. future and forever change the way Our small class sizes allows you to you see things. At UCOL, we are get the attention you need to reach poised and ready to be a part of your your academic goals. There are international education journey. also work-study opportunities for international students to make your UCOL experience as comprehensive as you want it to be.

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AUCKLAND

NORTH ISLAND

WHANGANUI

MANAWATU- HOROWHENUA

WAIRARAPA UCOL campuses Key New Zealand locations WELLINGTON (CAPITAL CITY)

SOUTH ISLAND

CHRISTCHURCH

QUEENSTOWN

New Zealand is the DUNEDIN 2nd most peaceful nation on earth in the 2019 Global Peace Index

QUICK FACTS: Ma-ori name: Aotearoa, meaning land of the long white cloud Official languages: English, Ma-ori, NZ Sign Language Population: 4,882,500 (est.Dec 2018) Area: 268,021 km² Currency: New Zealand dollar

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Whakaoriori Marae, Wairarapa Campus

UCOL Palmerston North Campus

UCOL Whanganui Campus

BECOME PART Castlepoint, Wairarapa OF A COMMUNITY Photo credit: www.wairarapanz.com

- When you come to study with MANAWATU us, you’ll become part of Nestled in the heart of Palmerston North, the UCOL wha-nau (family). close to cafés, bus stops and The Square is UCOL’s main campus. Named ‘Rangita- Our campuses are nurturing ne Tikaraina ki te Matauranga’, its name translates in part to “straight pathway to places where you’ll find like- education”. minded people. We are located The Atrium on campus is the central hub, across the lower North Island where students can access computers, - quiet study areas, learning support, the in Manawatu, Whanganui, library, café and the information centre.

Wairarapa and Horowhenua. 18 Princess Street Palmerston North

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Whanganui at Night Photo credit: www.whanganuiandpartners.nz

The Square, Palmerton North Photo credit: www.manawatunz.co.nz

WHANGANUI WAIRARAPA HOROWHENUA

The inspiring blend of heritage The Wairarapa campus is located in the Our Horowhenua campus is located on buildings, modern facilities and range heart of Masterton, set amongst trees State Highway 1, close to the centre of tertiary study programmes attracts and streams, with space for students of Levin, which is in the heart of the highly motivated students and staff to to meet and study. UCOL Wairarapa is Horowhenua district and is a thriving UCOL from many parts of the world. close to the centre of town, with easy provincial town. It is in reach of both - Palmerston North and New Zealand’s Whanganui iwi, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pa- access to cafes and shops. - capital city Wellington. parangi, gave the campus the name 143-159 Chapel Street ‘Matapihi ki te Ao’, which means Masterton 160 Oxford Street ‘window of opportunity’ to the world. Levin

16 Rutland Street Whanganui

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THESE ARE OUR CLASSROOMS

At UCOL we learn by REGIONAL TRADES NURSING doing. Our students are & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE SIMULATION LABS immersed in a practical Learn a trade in our Regional Trades Imagine how great it feels to learn by & Technology Centre, located on practising on ‘real’ patients in a ‘real’ - learning environment, our Manawatu campus. The centre hospital ward. with innovative technology has leading edge technology and a passionate commitment to the training UCOL students do just that through and a range of specialised and development of qualified trades clinical scenarios in a high tech simulation people. lab. It uses life-like mannequin ‘patients’ equipment. each with their own personality and Our approach to learning a trade is medical history, able to be controlled from practical, hands-on learning, combined behind a two way mirror. with the very latest technology and delivered by industry-proven tutors. The Sim Lab provides valuable reality- based hands-on learning and is a key reason our nursing graduates are so successful

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OTHER FACILITIES INCLUDE:

DESIGN STUDIOS Our creative computer suites are furnished with Apple iMacs and up-to-date Adobe Creative Suite software.

SCIENCE LABS Our science labs are fully resourced with laboratory equipment and materials for biology, microbiology, chemistry and molecular biology.

- WHANAU ROOMS We have a wha-nau room on our Manawatu-, Whanganui and Wairarapa campuses, providing a welcoming space for all students. They are equipped with a kitchen and lounge with support staff on hand.

TRAINING KITCHENS HAIR SALONS PHOTOGRAPHY & RESTAURANTS & BEAUTY CLINICS STUDIOS

There is nothing like customers to keep To develop industry ready graduates, We provide a learning environment students on their toes and support their our Hair and Beauty training facilities in that enables students to master the learning. Our students gain practical Manawatu-, Whanganui and Wairarapa craft of photography. Our large-scale experience in our training kitchens and have been designed to meet industry commercial shooting studios are restaurants in Manawatu- (Ambitions) and standards. equipped with professional lighting Whanganui (Visions). systems and studio props. Members of the public can book in Our restaurants are open to the public with students for beauty, nail and Students have access to borrow state- dishing up restaurant-quality cuisine hairdressing treatments and services. of-the-art camera equipment to enable created and served by students. This This provides the opportunity for them to gain experience, without the environment provides students with the our students to develop real world expense. practical, industry-focussed experience professional relationships with clients, that employers seek and value. essential for working in the industry.

UCOL.AC.NZ / 11 OUR PEOPLE - KO MATOU We exist to inspire students, businesses and communities to succeed. These are our people and this is the way we make everyone feel part of the UCOL wha-nau.

12/ UCOL.AC.NZ UCOL.AC.NZ / 13 WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED DEDICATED INTERNATIONAL Here at UCOL, we understand the challenges STUDENT SUPPORT that come with moving to a new country. UCOL provides the support you need to transition We provide support by having a dedicated successfully to ensure your only focus is your International Student Success team success while at UCOL. guiding, advising and advocating for our international students. Recent international graduates rated UCOL highly for its small The team is here to support you at every stage of your journey. class sizes and teaching approach. We believe that students learn Prior to arrival, our International Student Support Advisors best when they have great support from dedicated teachers who will keep in touch with you to ensure you understand what understand their individual strengths and help them develop new living in New Zealand and studying at UCOL will be like. ones. Above all else we value the relationship between students and teachers. UCOL can arrange homestay accommodation for you, or provide other accommodation options nearby campus for you Our environments have been designed to enhance student to consider. Please see page 53 for these details. learning, supported by a relationship-based teaching approach which provides successful classroom experiences and imparts We will organise transport from the airport closest to your valuable life skills. campus to your accommodation and we will help make the first few weeks adjusting to life in New Zealand and at UCOL With students from 55 countries around the globe, the UCOL as easy as possible. student experience goes far beyond the classroom. For the majority of our programmes, international students will study Our International Student Support Advisors work closely with alongside our domestic population providing the perfect way to academic staff, the Student Success Team and community connect with others and gain an authentic New Zealand student groups to ensure you have the best experience possible while experience. studying at UCOL.

Let us introduce you to the team...

UCOL’s dedicated, professional staff are experienced in looking after the educational,practical and social needs of international students. They care about your experience and will help you make the most of your time at UCOL. Cameron and Joshua work closely with other members of the Student Success Team to ensure the academic and wellbeing needs of international students are met.

CAMERON LOCK Senior Student Success Advisor (International)

JOSHUA RUDDOCK Student Support Advisor (International)

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Orientation is a fun experience offered to all international students at UCOL. It includes tailored SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE AT UCOL tutorials, campus and TO HELP YOU SUCCEED IN YOUR STUDIES. facilities tours, visits to local attractions and meetings with key community contacts. LEARNING HUB WELLBEING HUB All international students are also invited Our experienced Learning Advisors can Your physical and mental wellbeing to take part in an official Po-whiri, which provide you with a range of services to plays a big part in your success in the is a traditional Ma-ori welcome ceremony. enhance your academic skills across all classroom. Each UCOL campus has It may involve karanga (being called and levels and areas of study. We believe in a specialist staff member who can led onto campus), kaiko-rero (welcome teaching and developing skills which you provide assistance, or refer you to speeches), waiata (singing) and hongi can keep using throughout your journey organisations that support physical, (a traditional Maori greeting in which with UCOL and beyond. mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Our people press their noses together), all of Student Advocate can also provide advice which are aimed at warmly welcoming on things like housing and budgeting. It’s students into the UCOL wha-nau (family). normal to sometimes feel overwhelmed KNOWLEDGE HUB by what life throws at you, so just know Our libraries contain a wealth of that our friendly staff are here to help. information designed to provide vital knowledge for your course or area of study. Our Library staff will DEVELOPMENT HUB focus on developing your information As well as helping you with different management and research skills, aspects of your study, our team allowing you to get the most out of your in the Development Hub provide time at UCOL and support your learning support to students with disability success by providing easy access to ensuring all students can fully quality resources. engage in learning. Our team also look after Youth Guarantee students and support international students EMPLOYABILITY HUB with homestay requirements and can connect international students with The Employability Hub is here to help you support services within UCOL and the develop those important ‘work-ready’ community. skills you need when you’re applying for jobs. This includes advice on the job application process, writing CVs and cover letters, preparing for job interviews ENGAGEMENT HUB and mapping out a career pathway. Engagement Coordinators are here to The Employability Hub runs workshops help you engage with your learning. throughout the year, so keep your eyes Their role is to support you with your open for advertising around campus. studies and to connect you with any support or other services that you might need. You will find them mostly out and about in classrooms and in faculty.

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JAMES KANG NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION STUDENT

Originally from Seoul, South Korea, James Kang was looking to pursue his interest in Quantity Surveying, but also live a quieter lifestyle.

James (whose Korean name is Seong Woo) served as Captain of an engineering company in the Republic of Korea Army. This gave him his first taste of quantity surveying and contract administration.

UCOL in Manawatu- appealed to SUMEET KAUSHAL James and his wife as they wanted a GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS much quieter lifestyle than they were INFORMATION SYSTEMS GRADUATE used to.

“Korea is a very busy country and Sumeet moved from India to study UCOL’s Graduate Diploma in we wanted to find somewhere quiet Business Information Systems. and well-developed for education. Palmerston North is exactly that kind “I chose to study at UCOL because I was looking for a new challenge in my life. I of city,” says James. was working in an administration department back in India, and needed a change and new goal,” says Sumeet. James completed UCOL’s New Zealand Certificate in English Sumeet says it took time to adjust to a New Zealand education environment, but his Language (Level 4), which made him supportive lecturers made it easier. feel more confident and improved his “The lecturers were very supportive and helpful. Whenever I needed their help with conversational skills. assignments, I could just send them an email and they would make the time to James is now working towards the meet with me.” New Zealand Diploma in Construction “UCOL provides all of the resources you need to achieve a quality education. (Quantity Surveying Strand). They also provide a safe environment. UCOL is definitely focused on the safety of He’s enjoying learning more about international students as well as the domestic students.” budgeting for construction and the As part of his studies, Sumeet completed a business analyst internship at Sime difference between the industries in Darby Commercial. There he gained insight into the organisation’s business New Zealand and his home country. processes, participated in business meetings, and provided software support James says he has received great solutions. support from his lecturers who “It was a really wonderful experience. I’m grateful for everything I learnt from the create a family-like atmosphere in professional team. I will use the skills and knowledge I gained there to advance my their classrooms. career.” “The biggest support is the lecturers. They are really kind and support their students. I’ve had this in the English and Construction courses. When I’ve had problems or need help with something, they’ve always made the time.”

Once he finishes his diploma, James wants to work in Palmerston North and spend time volunteering his skills in developing countries.

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FLAVOUR OF CULTURES

UCOL celebrates the diversity of its students and graduates with the annual Flavour of Cultures event. This event is a vibrant and colourful celebration and gives those attending the event a feeling of being in another world with the sights, sounds and tastes on offer.

Last year, guests were entertained with Indian dancers, Chinese calligraphy and an array of craft stalls and cuisines.

UCOL wanted to celebrate the array of cultures represented on campus, as well as, in Manawatu-. With the event boasting audiences of several hundred people, there is something to delight everyone, from belly dancing, Irish dancers and a Japanese drum team. FLAVOUR OF Students coming to UCOL from overseas are encouraged to get involved, by doing something interactive around their culture, CULTURES or to come along as a guest and soak up the - FESTIVAL - atmosphere.

Flavour of Cultures happens around November each year, and local clubs and communities are asked how they would like to get involved. It is certainly a must see in the annual event calendar.

THIS EVENT IS A VIBRANT AND COLOURFUL CELEBRATION AND GIVES THOSE ATTENDING THE EVENT A FEELING OF BEING IN ANOTHER WORLD WITH THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND TASTES ON OFFER.

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DENIL PHILIP GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Denil Philip has come a long way, both geographically and professionally, from his home state of Kerala in Southern India.

Denil, who holds a Bachelor in Electronics and Biomedical Engineering from TKM Institute of Technology in Kerala, dreamed of visiting New Zealand and was excited to study here.

“I wanted to study in a place which is calm and peaceful, as well as a beautiful LILY CHEN town” he says. BACHELOR OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS “So I chose the ‘student city’ of New TECHNOLOGY (APPLIED) STUDENT Zealand: Palmerston North.” Denil had worked as a Biomedical An interest in design brought Lily “When I am not in class, my homestay Engineer in India and says he could ‘Mum’ is taking me out exploring, or just Chen from the South of China relate UCOL’s Graduate Diploma in spending time with me doing normal to UCOL, studying a Bachelor in Operations and Production Management things. It’s meant I haven’t got homesick. ICT. While her studies are going to the medical industry and his We still have heaps planned and I am engineering field. well, it’s her lecturers and the hoping to see the snow soon.” homestay experience that have The practical experience that Denil Asking Lily what advice she would give really made their mark. gained from the assignments, quizzes to others who might be considering and presentations gave him a good studying overseas she was quick to reply: “The teachers are so good, the course grounding in management. has a lot of papers I was interested in: “Absolutely have fun and enjoy the new design, websites and programming, environment, culture and opportunities, “I learned to build good team some of which I had no experience in, but but when it comes to your studies, make relationships with the people around the teachers are so supportive and they sure you have good self-control. The me and grew in confidence to face the take the time answering questions.” energy you put in will be the results you challenges out in the real world” he says. will get out.” Lily’s secondary school was interested Denil now works as a Clinical in the opportunities for students to “The lecturers and your homestay family Engineering Technologist at the go on to international study and her make the experience feel whole and give Waitemata District Health Board. parents felt the same. By using an you the support you need being in such a With his background in Biomedical agent who was familiar with UCOL and new environment”. Engineering, Denil likes to do the New Zealand the whole experience was ‘technical stuff’, but also really enjoys very straightforward and they all felt the management duties such as planning confident with their decisions. budgets and timeframes for projects, procuring products from suppliers and managing relationships with key suppliers.

Denil’s dream is to become a Clinical “THE LECTURERS Engineering Manager and an expert in AND YOUR HOMESTAY the biomedical industry. FAMILY MAKE THE “I’m looking forward to seeing where my combination of knowledge and skills will EXPERIENCE FEEL take me.” WHOLE, AND GIVE YOU THE SUPPORT YOU NEED BEING IN SUCH A NEW ENVIRONMENT”

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“I thought that this would be a great opportunity for me WILSON GEORGE because I could get some industry experience in New Zealand.” GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING Wilson completed his internship with KSG Corporation, a Palmerston North business made up of KSG Cleaning, Wilson George made such a great impression Everclear Windows and KSG HR. During the internship, Wilson while doing an accounting internship through prepared budgets and financial statements and took on payroll UCOL that he was offered a full-time job. responsibilities.

Wilson completed a Master of Business Administration Wilson enjoyed how he was able to apply his classroom specialising in Finance and Accounting at SRM University in learnings in a real work environment. Chennai, India. He then worked at financial services provider “Overall, the accounting curriculum at UCOL perfectly ICICI Securities, eventually becoming a Branch Manager. matches what you would do in an accounting job. I was able However accounting was his real passion and it was time to to implement all of the theoretical knowledge I learnt in class follow it. once I was in the industry.” Wilson wanted to experience studying in a different country. He liked the idea of living in New Zealand and chose UCOL’s Wilson did such a good job at KSG Corporation that he was Graduate Diploma in Accounting largely because it includes an given part-time employment, which then became a full-time internship. Finance and Admin Manager role after he finished his studies.

SUVISAL THILINA BACHELOR OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE

Growing up in Sri Lanka, Suvisal Thilina had an interest in technology and learning how to use new software.

Keen to pursue a career in information technology, Suvisal enrolled at UCOL’s Manawatu- campus. He started with the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology before In the final year of his degree, Suvisal transitioning into the Bachelor of get while at UCOL. Employers value that completed an internship with IT company Information and Communications training and expect you to do research, Master Business Systems. There he Technology, majoring in Software learn, and work hard.” Engineering. developed an automated testing suite for Suvisal says he enjoyed living in the company’s popular building consent Suvisal says he chose UCOL because Palmerston North while studying. software. he knew he would be getting hands-on experience. “Palmerston North is a student city. It’s Suvisal did such a great job that Master quiet during the weekdays and you can Business Systems hired him as an IT “I think a lot of UCOL students get jobs focus on your studies, but it’s not boring. Support Analyst once he finished his because of the hands-on training they In the weekends the city has a fun aspect.” studies.

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With over 100 programmes on offer and new programmes being developed each year, we offer something for everyone.

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A GUIDE TO ENTERING STUDY

We offer certificates, diplomas and degrees as well as, a range of postgraduate qualifications. Each qualification level allows you to achieve different skills and knowledge. Some of our lower-level qualifications lead into a higher-level qualification.

CERTIFICATES LEVELS 1 -5

DIPLOMAS LEVELS 5 -6

DEGREES AND GRADUATE STUDY LEVEL 7

POSTGRADUATE WE ARE HERE TO HELP LEVEL 8 The next few pages give you a guide to the programmes we have on offer, entry criteria and study pathways. If you have any questions along the way, we are here to help. MASTERS Our International Recruitment Advisors are available to offer advice on which LEVEL 9 programme of study will best suit your needs. They can provide a list of trusted UCOL agents available in your area who can provide on-the-ground support.

Give our friendly International Recruitment Advisors a call on +64 6 952 7000 or OUR INTERNATIONAL email them via [email protected]. You can visit ucol.ac.nz for the RECRUITMENT ADVISORS most detailed and up-to-date programme information or if you are currently in New Zealand you can drop in and see us at one of our information centres. BRIAN CLOSE - International Recruitment Manwatu: 18 Princess Street, Palmerston North Advisor (India) Whanganui: 16 Rutland Street, Whanganui EMU IZAKI International Recruitment Wairarapa: 143 – 159 Chapel Street, Masterton Advisor (Japan/ASEAN)

JACK CUI Horowhenua: 160 Oxford Street, Levin International Recruitment & Conversion Administrator (Greater China)

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENT

NZ Certificate in English Language L3 (General) IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

NZ Certificate in English Language L3 (Applied) IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

NZ Certificate in English Language L4 (Academic) IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

NZ Certificate in English Language L5 (Academic) IELTS 6.0 or equivalent Photo credit: Education New Zealand

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME LEVEL PROGRAMME TYPE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OUTCOMES

Cambridge B2 First (for NZCEL* PToE IELTS TOEFL (iBT) Schools), C1 OET (UCOL offer) (Academic) Advanced, C2 Proficiency

General or Academic: Score of 35 (with B2 with score of Minimum Grade Score of 36 with no Certificate L3 General Score of 5 with no band a writing score 154; no less than C or 200 in all Level 3 (General) band less than 36 lower than 5 of 14) 154 in each skill subtests

General or Academic: Score of 46 (with B2 with score of Minimum Grade Score of 42 with no Certificate L4 General Score of 5.5 with no a writing score 162; no less than C or 200 in all Level 3 (Applied) band less than 36 band lower than 5 of 14) 154 in each skill subtests

NZ Diploma in Academic: Score of Score of 60 (with B2, C1, or C2 with Minimum Grade Level 4 Score of 50 with no Applied Science 6 with no band lower a writing score score of 169; no C or 200 in all band less than 42 than 5.5 of 18) less than 162 in subtests each skill

General Academic: Score of Score of 46 (with B2 with score of Minimum Grade Level 4 Score of 42 with no Certificate or Diploma at 5.5 with no band lower a writing score 162; no less than C or 200 in all band less than 36 Level 5 than 5 of 14) 154 in each skill subtests

NZ Diploma in Enrolled Academic: Score of Score of 83 Minimum Grade Level 5 Nursing 6.5 with no band lower (Reading 19, C+ or 300 in all than 6.5 Listening 20, subtests Speaking 20, Writing 24)

B2, C1, or C2 with Certificate or Diploma Academic: Score of Score of 60 (with Minimum Grade score of 169; no Score of 50 with no at Level 6 or Level 7 General 6 with no band lower a writing score C or 200 in all Level 4 less than 162 in band less than 42 Undergraduate Degree than 5.5 of 18) subtests each skill at Level 7 Graduate Certificate TOEFL: Score or Diploma at Level 7 Academic: Score of of 83 (Reading Minimum Grade Score of 58 with no Bachelor of Nursing 6.5 with no band lower 19, Listening C+ or 300 in all Level 5 band less than 58 than 6.5 20, Speaking 20, subtests Writing 24)

Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma Academic: Score of Score of 79 C1 or C2 with score Minimum Grade at Level 8 Score of 58 with no General 6.5 with no band lower (with a writing of 176; no less than C+ or 300 in all Level 5 Bachelor Honours band less than 50 than 6 score of 21) 169 in each skill subtests at Level 8 Masters at Level 9

*If NZCEL was achieved in 2018 or prior please contact [email protected] for equivalency A GUIDE TO OUR PROGRAMMES

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ENTRY CRITERIA

Below are the academic entry criteria for applicants under 20 Please visit ucol.ac.nz for the most detailed years old listed by country for acceptance into mainstream and up-to-date entry requirements for the programmes at UCOL. Each programme has its own entry requirements and may stipulate that specific grades be achieved. programme you are interested in studying.

ENTRY TO CERTIFICATE / COUNTRY ENTRY TO DEGREE LEVEL PROGRAMMES DIPLOMA LEVEL PROGRAMMES

Successful completion of High School Certificate – Year 12 with a Australia Successful completion of Year 12 minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank or equivalent of 74 (e.g. Queensland OP of 12 or less)

Senior Secondary School Certificate plus successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary institution, or successful completion China 2 years of Senior Secondary School of a 2-year diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or completed Gaokao with a tier one score from the related province

Fiji School Leaving Certificate 65% Fiji Form 7 with aggregate 250 in best four subjects Fiji in 4 academic subjects with a minimum of 50 in English

HK Diploma in Secondary Education Three Hong Kong Advanced level passes with one at Grade C Hong Kong (HKDSE), minimum 4 x D passes or higher in academic subjects

Higher Secondary Certificate with passes of 65% over 4 academic India Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) subjects (CBSE and ICSE Boards)

Successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary Indonesia SMA 3 institution, or have achieved SMU or SMA with a minimum GPA of 8.5

Successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary High School Leaving Certificate Japan institution, or completion of a High School Diploma with a B average, or with a C average junior college diploma of 2 or 3 years’ duration.

Korean CSAT with a minimum score of 80%, or High School Diploma Korea High School Diploma with a B average (80-84%) in academic subjects

SPM Grade 4 average in 5 subjects or STPM with two Es in relevant subjects; or MICSS with at least six Malaysia Chinese Unified Examination (UEC) subjects with a score of B5 or better in at least five of these subjects Grade 6 average over 5 subjects (cannot include more than one language)

Proficiency certificate with a grade Nepal Proficiency Certificate with a grade average of 80% average of 65%

Senior High School Certificate with Successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary Philippines Superior Grades (grade B) institution

Matayom 6 (with grade point average of Successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary Thailand 2.5) institution

USA High School Graduation Diploma High School Diploma – SATV and SATM (mini composite score 1250)

High School Diploma with a grade 6 Successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary Vietnam average institution

Please note: These qualifications cannot be used as evidence of English language proficiency requirements. This list is a guide only and all applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If your qualification is not listed please submit an application with verified copies of your transcript so that your application can be assessed.

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A GUIDE TO OUR PROGRAMME PAGES STUDY ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ...... 26

A few notes to help you find all FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES the information you need on our programme pages. BEAUTY THERAPY ...... 28 CHEF TRAINING ...... 29 CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE ...... 30 STUDY PATHWAYS PROGRAMME & IELTS LEVEL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ...... 32 These diagrams show These indicate what level the FINE FURNITURE ...... 33 you how some of our programme is and the IELTS PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES ...... 34 lower-level programmes entry criteria. You can use these can lead into a higher to refer to the English Language -level programme. requirement table on page 23. FACULTY OF HEALTH & SCIENCES

NURSING ...... 36 APPLIED SCIENCE ...... 37 EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE ...... 38 VET NURSING ...... 39 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES ...... 40

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

VISUAL ARTS & IMAGING ...... 42 PHOTOGRAPHY ...... 44 BUSINESS ...... 45 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ...... 47 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES ...... 49

> This is intended as a general guide only. Some of the programmes listed may be subject to change, please visit ucol.ac.nz for

SPECIFIC up-to-date ENTRY CRITERIA information. Any specific entry criteria additional to those in the Basic Guide are noted underneath or alongside the relevant programmes.

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Our English Language programmes will help you gain the STUDY PATHWAYS practical and academic English skills you need to succeed in your studies or your career. Our aim is to give you the skills to be

New Zealand Certificate in confident and competent when communicating in English. English Language (General) At UCOL we offer four New Zealand Certificate in English Language programmes ranging LEVEL 3 IELTS: 4.5 from level 3 to 5. These programmes have varying IELTS entry criteria to cater for your current English level. Each programme aims to extend your ability in all areas of English communication (speaking, listening, reading and writing), prepare you for further English or mainstream New Zealand Certificate in study and extend your ability, confidence and comfort in a new country. English Language (Applied) Enjoy the benefits of small class sizes and passionate lecturers who pride themselves on LEVEL 3 IELTS: 5.0 creating a supportive environment for students to adjust to a new country and go on to succeed.

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEVEL 4 IELTS: 5.5 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Level Length IELTS2 Fees1 Intakes

New Zealand Certificate New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) in English Language L5 18 weeks 6.0 $6,500 Feb/July LEVEL 5 IELTS: 6.0 (Academic) New Zealand Certificate Feb/July/ in English Language L4 18 weeks 5.5 $6,500 Sep (Academic)

New Zealand Certificate > For more detailed L3 18 weeks 5.0 $6,500 Feb/July in English Language (Applied) information about New Zealand Certificate our English Language L3 18 weeks 4.5 $6,500 Feb/July in English Language (General) programmes, visit ucol.ac.nz 1 Fees per programme for the year ending December 2020 2 IELTS or equivalent skills and knowledge. A diagnostic test to identify the level at which the student should begin studying may be used.

26/ UCOL.AC.NZ FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES Our Engineering & Applied Technologies study areas include: Beauty Therapy, Chef Training, Construction, Architectural Technology, Electrical Engineering and Fine Furniture

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STUDY BEAUTY

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN STUDY PATHWAYS BEAUTY THERAPY BEAUTY THERAPY

LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time New Zealand Certificate in Start: February Start: February Beauty Therapy - Location: Manawatu-, Whanganui LEVEL 4 Location: Manawatu, Whanganui & Wairarapa & Wairarapa IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4 IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 3 (Applied) If you have prior experience in beauty A day in the life of a Beauty Therapist New Zealand Diploma in or have worked as a Beauty Therapist, involves helping clients look and feel good. Beauty Therapy advance your skills with UCOL’s New The environment is warm, cosy and relaxing LEVEL 5 Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy. and your clients look forward to seeing You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to you. To make your start with a rewarding critically analyse clients’ needs, provide career in beauty, study UCOL’s New Zealand advanced beauty services and manage Certificate in Beauty Therapy. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES the operations of a client base or small • A Beauty Therapist in a salon, spa or beauty therapy business. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to a cruise ship analyse, plan and provide a broad range of Practical experience • Salon Manager beauty services. This qualification is intended Regular client days are incorporated into • Sales Rep for learners who have little or no prior the learning process at one of UCOL’s • Product Trainer learning or experience in the field. Beauty Clinics in Palmerston North, • Retail skincare Whanganui or Wairarapa, providing you Practical experience • Own your own business or work with real industry experience and honing Regular client days are incorporated into the from home your professionalism, relationship learning process at one of UCOL’s Beauty - • Make-up Artist building skills and teamwork. Clinics in Manawatu, Whanganui, • Mobile Beauty Operator Wairarapa or Horowhenua, providing you with real industry experience and honing Specific Entry Requirements: Successful achievement of the following (or equivalent): National Certificate in your professionalism, relationship building Beauty Services (Cosmetology) and National Certificate in skills and teamwork. Beauty Services (Beautician) or New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy L4.

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STUDY CHEF TRAINING

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA NEW ZEALAND STUDY PATHWAYS IN COOKERY (ADVANCED) CERTIFICATE IN COOKERY LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time New Zealand Start: February & August Start: February & August Certificate in Cookery - - LEVEL 4 Location: Manawatu, Location: Manawatu, Whanganui (Feb intake only) Whanganui & Wairarapa (Feb intake only) IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4 IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 3 (Applied) This one year culinary arts programme will New Zealand Diploma Develop your creativity in the kitchen in Cookery (Advanced) advance your skills in professional cookery, and get hands-on work experience LEVEL 5 planning, developing and costing menus, managing staff allocations and restaurant in our training restaurants. This supervision. programme covers cold larder dishes, complex preparation and presentation Our students learn from industry- techniques, hot dishes and a range CAREER OPPORTUNITIES experienced professionals and gain practical of patisserie and desserts. Combine experience in our commercial kitchens and • Fine dining restaurants practical cooking skills with knowledge restaurants in Manawatu- and Whanganui. • Restaurants on how a professional kitchen is run. • Cafés • Bars • Hotels Specific Entry Requirements: Successful • Function catering completion of New Zealand Certificate in Cookery • Cruise liners (Level 4) or equivalent qualification and/or experience. • Catering companies • Airlines • Commercial catering businesses

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STUDY CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION with strands in Construction Management & Quantity Surveying LEVEL 6 Duration: 2 years, full-time Start: February Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Construction Management strand More than just a building course, this programme is the Pathway to further study ideal qualification for students who want to work as a to become an: Construction Manager or Quanitity Surveyor. • Estimator • Procurement Manager From the start to the completion of residential, as well as, commercial building • Senior Cost Manager projects, the New Zealand Diploma in Construction will provide you with extensive construction training and the knowledge and skills for a successful career in either construction management or quantity surveying. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be qualified to enter Quantity Surveying strand employment in construction management or quantity surveying under the supervision of a more experienced practitioner relevant to your chosen area Pathway to further study to of expertise. become a: • Senior Quantity Surveyor This qualification also provides employers and consumers with the confidence that construction and building projects are being effectively planned and • Registered Quantity Surveyor organised and with sound financial management that meet the requirements • Estimator of New Zealand legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian • Quantity Surveying Standards. Consultant/Contractor • Quantity Surveying Tutor

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NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LEVEL 6 Graduates will be able to work as an Architectural Duration: 2 years, full-time Technician, but with further training, career options include: Start: February Location: Manawatu- • Architectural Designer • Landscape Architect IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 • Senior Architectural • Design Manager Designer Gain the knowledge and skills to work independently as an • Consultant Design Architectural Technician on small to medium scale build projects at • Architect Practice Owner all stages to completion. This programme provides the opportunity • Interior Designer • Or in another field to gain the competency to work on large and/or complex building • Urban Designer related to construction, projects under the supervision of an experienced Architectural planning or design. Technician, Designer or Architect.

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STUDY ELECTRICAL

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering Strand

LEVEL 6 Duration: 2 years, full-time Start: February CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 • Electrical & electronic design • Industrial automation & control • Power system design Study the principles and practices for the design and • Or pathway to further study development of electronics used in computer engineering, telecommunications and the power supply industries.

Highly sought by employers, an electrical engineering technician deals with engineering problems and activities that require knowledge and use of analytical techniques and procedures. To get started in this career, you must “I chose to go to UCOL gain certification as an Engineering Technician with the Institute of Professional because the courses Engineers, New Zealand (IPENZ). were a stepping stone You can also gain this certification if you live in other areas of the world that into a trade and the work are part of the Dublin Accord. The Dublin Accord is an agreement for the international recognition of Engineering Technician qualifications and currently was relevant to what you offered in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United would be doing in the Kingdom and the United States. real world.” By attaining UCOL’s New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering Strand) you are eligible to apply for certification as an Engineering Technologist. This specialist Diploma is accredited by NZQA and the Dublin Accord. So, you can TOM WILSON be both nationally and internationally recognised to begin your career. Engineering Graduate Specific Entry Requirements: The entry requirements for this programme have been established by the New Zealand Board for Engineering Diplomas (NZBED). Candidates are required to have: NCEA Level 2 (including a minimum of 10 Literacy Credits at Level 1 or higher - for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013), and a minimum total of 48 NCEA Credits at Level 2 in four subjects, including at least 12 Credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry), or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience.

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STUDY FINE FURNITURE

DIPLOMA IN FINE FURNITURE

LEVEL 5 Duration: 2 years, full-time Start: February Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4

UCOL’s Diploma in Fine Furniture will teach you all about the process of designing solid timber furniture concepts and then turn them into reality.

This furniture design course is unique to New Zealand and offers students a practical, hands-on experience with lecturers who are qualified furniture makers.

The practical component makes up 80% of the programme so you will gain industry needed skills in a practical, hands-on environment. You will also undertake business studies including computing, communications and marketing to help you run your own business or work within an existing one.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Furniture design and making • Design drawing • Custom made furniture making • Pattern making • Furniture manufacturing (large) • Stage set designing • Furniture restoration • Marine cabinet making • Furniture retailing

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES Level Length IELTS (per year) Intakes -

BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb • • • New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy L4 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb • • •

CHEF TRAINING New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb/Aug • •

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery L4 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb/Aug • •2 •2

ENGINEERING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) L6 2 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb •

New Zealand Diploma in Construction L6 2 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb • (Construction Management & Quantity Surveying)

New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology L6 2 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb •

Diploma in Fine Furniture L5 2 years 5.5 $20,5003 Feb •

1 Fees per year for the year ending December 2020 2 February intake only 3 The fees for the 2nd year of this programme will be $21,500

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Our Health & Science study areas include: Nursing, Exercise & Sport, Applied Science and Vet Nursing & Animal Care HEALTH & SCIENCES

STUDY NURSING

STUDY PATHWAYS BACHELOR OF NURSING LEVEL 7 New Zealand Certificate in Study & Career Preparation (Nursing Pathway) Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February & July LEVEL 4 Location: Manawatu- & Whanganui. Wairarapa (Feb intake only) IELTS: 6.5 (in each band) NZCEL: Level 5

New Zealand Certificate in English Language LEVEL 5 (Page 26) UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing provides learning opportunities to enable you to become a New

New Zealand Zealand Registered Nurse, providing competent, Diploma in Bachelor comprehensive nursing care. Enrolled of Nursing Nursing LEVEL 7 It’s the personal approach from our industry experienced lecturers LEVEL 5 that sets us apart and gives UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing graduates an excellent professional reputation both here and overseas.

Each student is assigned their own personal tutor to guide them right through their nursing journey, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical placements in the first year. Later in the programme these clinical CAREER OPPORTUNITIES experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical, and • Hospitals mental health settings. • Community agencies For over 30 years, UCOL’s Nurse Education Team has ensured industry • Pharmaceutical companies relevant education to prepare graduates for a professional career as a • Government departments registered nurse.

PROGRAMMESPATHWAY NEW ZEALAND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES CERTIFICATE IN STUDY LEVEL 7 & CAREER PREPARATION Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February (NURSING PATHWAY) Location: Manawatu- LEVEL 4 IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 Duration: 19 weeks, full-time Start: February & July - Location: Manawatu & Whanganui. UCOL’s new Bachelor of Social Services will provide you with specialist Wairarapa (July intake domestic students knowledge and skills to gain employment in a variety of areas such as only) community/social services worker, disability support advocate/worker, IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 3 (Applied) mental health advocate/support worker, navigator or case manager.

Prepare to study at diploma and degree Working with people is a core component of this programme and this level in the Health Sciences, including course will give you an understanding of how social and community Nursing. Please note international dynamics can impact on individuals, families and groups of people. The students will still need to acheive IELTS programme will provide you with learning opportunities that include face 6.5 to gain entry into further nursing to face, simulation/role play, group work and work experience. At the end qualifications such as the Bachelor of of the programme you will have the confidence to work in the community Nursing. to create positive change.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Local and Regional RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) • Social Service agencies Councils Overseas Registered Nurses may be eligible for • Community agencies • Whanau Ora agencies Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Bachelor of Nursing. On completion of an RPL • Mental Health and addiction • Government agencies assessment an individualised learning plan will be agencies • Employment overseas provided for each student.

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STUDY APPLIED SCIENCE

OTHER NURSING PROGRAMMES NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA STUDY PATHWAYS IN APPLIED SCIENCE LEVEL 5 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA Duration: IN ENROLLED NURSING 1 year, full-time New Zealand Diploma Start: February & July LEVEL 5 in Applied Science LEVEL 5 Location: Manawatu- Duration: 18 months, full-time IELTS: 6.0 Start: February NZCEL: Level 4 Location: Whanganui New Zealand Diploma Gain the skills required to be able to IELTS: 6.5 NZCEL: Level 5 in Applied Science LEVEL 6 work with supervision in entry-level This programme prepares students to positions in science and technology- become an enrolled nurse through a related fields including manufacturing combination of theoretical knowledge and regulatory industries, field work, Bachelor of Applied Science and practical experience. Successful research and development. (Laboratory Science) LEVEL 7 graduates are eligible for registration Successful graduates of this programme through the Nursing Council of New are eligible to apply by cross-credit towards Zealand (NCNZ) and provide nursing care Year 1 of UCOL’s Bachelor of Applied Science under the direction and delegation of a (Laboratory Science) degree. New Zealand Registered Nurse or other CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Specific Entry Requirements: For applicants registered health practitioner in a range • Industrial Laboratory under 20 years old, NCEA Level 3 equivalency of healthcare settings. Technician is required. Your qualification must include at least four academic subjects including at • Research Technician least two science subjects OR completion • Quality Assurance Technician of the New Zealand Certificate in Study and CERTIFICATE IN Career Preparation, Level 4 (Nursing or MIT pathway). COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT FOR REGISTERED NURSES LEVEL 7 Duration: 12 weeks, full-time NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA Start: 4 -5 intakes per year IN APPLIED SCIENCE - Location: Manawatu, Whanganui LEVEL 6 IELTS: IELTS 6.0 Duration: 1 year, full-time NZCEL: Level 4 Start: February & July OET: C Pass, or 200 in all subtests Location: Manawatu- This certificate is aimed at NZ Registered IELTS: 6.0 Nurses who have been out of practice NZCEL: Level 4 for over five years or the overseas Gain the skills required to be able to qualified nurse seeking registration with work independently as a Laboratory the Nursing Council of New Zealand Technician in science and technology- (NCNZ). It provides the opportunity to related fields including manufacturing demonstrate competence against the and regulatory industries, field work, NCNZ Competencies for Registered Nurse research and development. Scope of Practice (2007). BACHELOR OF APPLIED Successful graduates of this programme Specific Entry Requirements: Candidates must SCIENCE are eligible to apply by cross-credit towards be either: NCNZ registered nurses who have (LABORATORY SCIENCE) Years 1 and 2 of UCOL’s Bachelor of Applied been out of the nursing workforce for over Science (Laboratory Science) degree. five years or Nurses who hold a registration LEVEL 7 from another country and meet the NCNZ Duration: 3 years, full-time Specific Entry Requirements: New Zealand requirements to undertake a Competence Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) or an Assessment Programme. Start: February equivalent Level 5 Science qualification. Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 6.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS NZCEL: Level 4 Some of our nursing and health Gain the skills required to be able to programmes require specific entry criteria such as a police check, work independently as a Laboratory declaration of any previous criminal Technician in science and technology- convictions and a health declaration related fields including manufacturing form. and regulatory industries, field work, research and development. UCOL.AC.NZ / 37 HEALTH & SCIENCES

STUDY

EXERCISE BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (WELLNESS & EXERCISE) & SPORT LEVEL 7 Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February - STUDY PATHWAYS Location: Manawatu IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4

New Zealand Certificate in Exercise Gain the knowledge and skills to have an impact LEVEL 4 on diabetes prevention, strength and conditioning training for athletes and community physical activity. This programme has a total of 580 hours of practical Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness & Exercise) hours over the three year degree, giving you hands on LEVEL 7 experience before you graduate. This course is designed to give you a taste of all the majors in the first two years, before you choose your major in the third year. Choose between CAREER OPPORTUNITIES majoring in physical health and wellness, strength and conditioning or sport and recreation management. • Personal Trainer (REPs accredited) Successful graduates could go into jobs including corporate wellness, • Health promotion/education Physical Health Coordinator, Sports Performance Trainer, strength and conditioning coaching and more. Client interaction, via practical clinical • Physical Activity and Nutrition experience, is a key component of this programme. Advisors Specific Entry Requirements: A police check and declaration of any previous • Health Coordinator Specific Entry Requirements: A police check and declaration of any previous criminal convictions is required. Students must hold a current Comprehensive First criminal convictions is required. Students must hold a current Comprehensive First • Exercise rehabilitation Aid Certificate, or have gained that certificate prior to the second semester of the Aid Certificate, or have gained that certificate prior to the second semester of the • Athletic Trainer programme. programme. • Sports conditioning/Trainer • Sports Coordinator • Sports analysis NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN EXERCISE • Teaching (following one year LEVEL 4 at Teacher’s College) Duration: 19 weeks, full-time Start: February & July Location: Manawatu-, Whanganui & Horowhenua IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 3 (Applied)

Gain the knowledge to prescribe, deliver and adapt fitness programmes to both health clients and common at risk groups. This programme involves tutorials, group based workshops, practical demonstrations in a gym and practical application in a gym.

Specific Entry Requirements: All applicants must complete a Health Declaration Form.

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STUDY VET NURSING & ANIMAL CARE

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE STUDY PATHWAYS IN VETERINARY NURSING IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 6 (VETERINARY NURSING Duration: 1 year, full-time ASSISTANT) New Zealand Certificate LEVEL 5 in Animal Technology Start: February & July (Vet Nursing Assistant) Location: Manawatu- Duration: 1 year, full-time LEVEL 5 IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 Start: February & July Location: Manawatu- Prepare for a hands-on, satisfying career as a veterinary nursing professional. IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4 New Zealand Diploma Discover the rich rewards of working with in Veterinary Nursing Gain the technical veterinary nursing animals. Upon successful completion, LEVEL 6 skills for a clinic environment and the ability to manage patients and clients and you will be able to provide assistance to follow protocols in all aspects of a clinical Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses in a veterinary practice. Learn to care for all companion animal practice, or continue your CAREER OPPORTUNITIES kinds of companion animals, work as a team studies with the New Zealand Diploma in Vet Nursing Level 6. • Veterinary Nurse with other professionals and solve problems. Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants are • Animal Health Laboratory The programme covers anaesthesia and required to demonstrate previous experience Technician surgery, diagnostics, medical nursing and working with animals in a CV or a separate written • Assistant in cattery or kennels management of veterinary nursing services. attestation. • Pet shop or grooming service

• Zoos Specific Entry Requirements: New Zealand • Department of Conservation Certificate in Animal Technology with Veterinary Nursing Assistant Strand Level 5 or equivalent. • Animal welfare organisations • Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries • Wildlife rehabilitation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Guide or police dog services Some of our animal health programmes require specific entry criteria such as a police check, declaration of any previous criminal convictions and a health declaration form including tetanus • Teaching institutes status.

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FACULTY OF HEALTH & SCIENCES Level Length IELTS (per year) Intakes -

HEALTH & WELLBEING Bachelor of Nursing L7 3 years 6.52 $22,500 Feb/July • • •3

Bachelor of Social Services L7 3 years 6.0 $22,500 Mar •

Certificate in Competency Assessment up to 12 4 - 5 L7 6.0 $10,000 • •4 for Registered Nurses weeks per year

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing L5 18 months 6.52 $22,5005 Feb •

APPLIED SCIENCE Bachelor of Applied Science (Wellness & Exercise) L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •

Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb

New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science L6 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •

New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science L5 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •

VET NURSING & ANIMAL CARE

New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing L6 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •

New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology L5 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb/July • (Veterinary Nursing Assistant)

1 Fees per year for the year ending December 2020 2 IELTS 6.5 must be achieved in all bands 3 February intake only 4January intake only 5 The fees for the final six months of this programe will be $11,250

40/ UCOL.AC.NZ This prospectus is for international students and intended as a guide only. Programme details are subject to change. Please refer to ucol.ac.nz for the most up-to-date information FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

Our Humanities & Business study areas include: Arts & Design, Photography, Business, Information Technology and English Language. HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

STUDY VISUAL ARTS & IMAGING

STUDY PATHWAYS POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

Certificate in MASTER OF DESIGN LEVEL 9 POSTGRADUATE Arts & Design Duration: 18 months, full-time DIPLOMA IN DESIGN LEVEL 8 LEVEL 4 Start: February Duration: 1 year, full-time Location: Whanganui Start: February IELTS: 6.5 NZCEL: Level 5 Location: Whanganui New Zealand Diploma IELTS: 6.5 NZCEL: Level 5 in Arts & Design Take your passion for design to the next LEVEL 5 level with our Masters of Design degree. An exciting year of independent and Our highly-skilled lecturers will deliver the facilitated study focussing on either time- art/design theory and original academic/ based/print-based design, object design/ applied research required for you to create visual arts or fashion/textile design. Based advanced projects of your choice in either on both lecturer facilitated and self- Bachelor of Design & Arts time-based/print-based design, object directed research projects. LEVEL 7 design/visual arts or fashion/textile design.

OR

Bachelor of Creative Media LEVEL 7 BACHELOR OF DESIGN AND ARTS LEVEL 7 With Majors in Visual Arts, Textiles/Fashion Design & Graphic Design Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February & July Location: Whanganui IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 Postgraduate Diploma in Design LEVEL 8 The Bachelor of Design and Arts embodies the idea that Artists and Designers of all kinds benefit equally from both collaborative and individual learning environments. This programme brings design and art disciplines together to Master of Design benefit from the creative energy that results from collaborative learning, whilst LEVEL 9 also allowing students to choose a specialist major area of study in which to focus their attention.

This programme provides the opportunity to gain the skills not only to create successful design and art works, but also to market these concepts and products, communicate successfully and understand the importance of self- promotion for success. Learn from our lecturers who are also practising artists, designers and educators, passionate about inspiring creativity.

Intern projects, drawing, art/design labs, history and theory professional practice make up this programme with a strong focus on ‘hands-on making’ experiences through studio-based work. Students are able to specialise in their own area of interest, choosing a major area of study which could include:

• Visual Arts - painting, ceramics, photography, glass, digital arts

• Textiles/Fashion Design - garment construction, textile art, fashion photography

• Graphic Design - 3D modelling, animation, video, web design, typography and graphic communication

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Graphic design • Animation • Costume design • Visual art • Marketing • Theatre and prop • Fashion design • Movie industry design • Gallery curation • Television • Photography • Videography • Product design

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BACHELOR OF CREATIVE MEDIA NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ARTS AND DESIGN LEVEL 7 LEVEL 5 Duration: 3 years, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time Start: February Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 Start: February & July Location: Whanganui Create the unexpected and ignite your creativity. Equip yourself with the IELTS: 5.5 knowledge, skills and competencies for working in the creative industries with NZCEL: Level 4 UCOL’s Bachelor of Creative Media. By combining the latest technologies and 380 hours of work-integrated learning, you will learn how to apply logic, imagination, Glass Arts Hot & Kiln-Based Glass intuition, critical thought and reasoning to the creation of meaningful outcomes for Visual Arts 3D Sculpture & Painting clients in the workplace. Design Media Graphic Design, 3D, Animation, Through sampling different areas in the industry in your first year, you are able to Publication Design discover your true creative self and your technical abilities before specialising in one of the five main areas: Textiles/Fashion Design Design, Pattern Drafting & Construction • Photography - explores all areas of the photographic industry covering technical and creative aspects You will have access to the school’s creative team of successful academic practitioners • 3D Design - character modelling for gaming and film who design and exhibit nationally and • Illustration - explores the translation of drawings into illustrations internationally. Creative Industries core courses are drawing, art/design history, • Visual Journalism - communicate data and information in a creative visual way design practical, art/design lab and visual • Video - explore the moving image as your medium for story telling language. These are designed to extend your chosen elective practice. UCOL has Utilise your skills as you spend your third year of study in our new Industry unique collaborative partnerships with its Immersion workspace. Collaborate with colleagues to effectively solve problems community to add to your student learning that will add value to your community. experience.

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to apply by cross-credit towards Year 1 of the Bachelor of Design and Arts Level 7. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Photography • Graphic design/illustration • 3D modeling (animation, storyboard artist, illustrator) • Visual journalism (photo journalist, documentary maker, infographics ENTRY REQUIREMENTS designer) • Video (television producer, television director, documentary maker) Some of our arts & design programmes may require submission of a portfolio of work.

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STUDY PHOTOGRAPHY

STUDY PATHWAYS

New Zealand Diploma in Photography LEVEL 5

New Zealand Diploma in Photography LEVEL 6

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 6 Duration: 1 year, full-time Start: February Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4

Focussing on the exciting diversity of contemporary professional photography, this programme provides the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge in solving visual problems through idea generation, composition, lighting and using various equipment. STUDY We’ll introduce you to a range of photographic ideas from fashion and advertising through to wedding and portrait, product and still life, documentary and video, MUSIC architecture and food. Build your industry portfolio and develop your creative talent in a practical, career focussed way. NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC UCOL brings you strong links with the photographic industry and opportunities to showcase your work on a local, national and global stage. UCOL Photography LEVEL 4 students have attained unprecedented success at the NZIPP Iris Professional Duration: 1 year, full-time Photography Awards, achieving New Zealand Student of the Year for twelve Start: February consecutive years, New Zealand Tertiary Institution of the Year for eight consecutive Location: Manawatu- & Whanganui years and winner of the Canon Eyecon Award for six consecutive years. IELTS: 5.5 Past students have gone on to craft successful careers in areas of fashion, wedding, NZCEL: Level 3 (Applied) portrait, newspaper and architectural photography here and abroad. Develop your individual and band performance across many popular Specific Entry Requirements: Students must have successfully completed the New Zealand music styles. Gain skills in live sound Diploma in Photography (Level 5). and recording, theory, song writing/ composition and music management.

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 5 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN Duration: 1 year, full-time Start: February CREATIVITY (MUSIC) - Location: Manawatu IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4 LEVEL 5 An introduction to photography as a medium to express creative ideas. This Duration: 1 year, full-time programme covers solving visual problems through idea-generation, composition, Start: February lighting, use of equipment, image processing and presentation. Location: Manawatu- & Whanganui IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES If you have a qualification or experience • Photographer/Designer • Photo-Journalist in music performance, and are wishing to • Fashion, Wedding, Food or • Newspaper Photographer expand your skill set, study UCOL’s New Architectural Photographer • Photographic Assistant Zealand Diploma in Creativity. You’ll gain skills and knowledge to effectively apply creative processes across a range of musical vocations and disciplines.

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STUDY BUSINESS

STUDY PATHWAYS

New Zealand Diploma in New Zealand Diploma in Business Business (Accounting) (Leadership & Management) LEVEL 5 LEVEL 5

Bachelor of Applied Management LEVEL 7

Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Graduate Diploma in Operations and in Project Business Information in Accounting Production Management Management Systems* LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7

GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GRADUATE DIPLOMA GRADUATE DIPLOMA OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION IN ACCOUNTING IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time Start: July Start: February & July - Start: February & July Location: Manawatu- Location: Manawatu - Location: Manawatu IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 Gain the expertise to be able to manage Learn the theory and practical applications This programme covers business financial information and the skills to create of strategic management, human sustainability, supply chain management, and implement financial strategies. This resource management, leadership, project resource and capacity planning, quality programme covers financial accounting, management, change management, management, and general business and management accounting and taxation in New business analytics and intelligence, and project management. Learn how to most Zealand. You will also have the opportunity organisational behaviour. Gain real-world efficiently allocate resources and gain to gain real-world experience by working experience by working with a local business/ the skills needed to analyse, oversee and with a local business/organisation on an organisation on a project. improve the processes and logistics required industry project. for a profitable production company.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Project Manager • Management Accountant • Project Manager • Operations Management • Financial Accountant • Business development Manager • Production planning • Operations and production • Operations Manager • Technical management management • Quality management • Product management

* See page 48 for programme details

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OTHER BUSINESS PROGRAMMES BACHELOR OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA With Majors in Accounting, Business IN BUSINESS (ACCOUNTING) IN BUSINESS (LEADERSHIP Information Systems, Project LEVEL 5 & MANAGEMENT) Management and Operations & Production Management Duration: 1 year, full-time LEVEL 5 Start: July Duration: 1 year, full-time LEVEL 7 - Location: Manawatu & Whanganui Start: February & July Duration: 3 years, full-time IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4 Location: Manawatu- & Whanganui Start: February & July Learn a wide range of business and IELTS: 5.5 NZCEL: Level 4 Location: Manawatu-, Whanganui accounting skills and knowledge. The Learn a wide range of leadership and IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 programme will qualify you to gain management skills. This industry- the Chartered Accountants Australia New valued business qualification serves Zealand (CAANZ) Accounting Technician as an ideal stepping stone for The aim of this degree is to provide (AT) designation. This industry-valued further business degree studies. students with hands-on applied business qualification serves as an ideal This diploma is the first year knowledge and experience in business. stepping stone for further business of UCOL’s Bachelor of Applied The concept of ‘applied management’ degree studies. This diploma is the first Management degree. is core to the degree where students year of UCOL’s Bachelor of Applied ‘apply’ knowledge, skills and capabilities Management degree and includes a in a variety of ways and contexts as they Chartered Accounting pathway major. progress through the degree. This is built on sound, relevant theoretical knowledge with the opportunity to apply this in a business context. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Practical industry experience is built into • Accounting Technician • Team Leader this three-year programme, as well as, • Accounts Assistant • Operations leader workplace assignments and case studies. • Payroll Administrator • General Manager Students can specialise in up to two • Human Resource Manager majors* from the second year of study. • Accounts Payable Administrator • Management Assistant • Accounting • Finance Administrator • Middle management roles • Business Information Systems • Project Management • Operations & Production Management

* Programme majors are subject to availability

This programme is accredited by the Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ), Certified Practicing Accountants Australia (CPA Australia), and the Institute of Management New Zealand (IMNZ). Our business students also benefit from our relationship with the Association of Administrative Professionals New Zealand (AAPNZ).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Chartered Accountant • Project Manager • Business Analyst • Business Development Manager • Promotions and public relations • Sales and advertising • Operations Manager

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STUDY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

STUDY PATHWAYS

New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support LEVEL 5

Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology LEVEL 7

Graduate Graduate Diploma in Diploma in ICT (Computer ICT (Software Networks) Development) LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION &

Graduate Diploma in Business COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Information Systems With strands in Business & Systems Analysis, Cyber Security, Data LEVEL 7 Management & Analytics, IT Project Management, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, System Administration & Web and Mobile Development. LEVEL 7 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February & July A wide range of IT-related positions, Location: Manawatu- IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 such as: • Web Developer • Network Security Specialist UCOL’s Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology • Software Architect begins with a broad foundation in essential ICT skills and technologies • Software Contractor and progresses toward a number of specialist areas including software • Software Engineer engineering, systems analysis, databases, web development, networks installation, and project management. • Desktop Support • Corporate Trainer This three-year degree is industry aligned learning at its best. It includes a final project or internship, which brings together and showcases the • Database Architect skills you have developed and also allows you to push the boundaries by • Database Administrator providing innovative solutions to real-world requirements. UCOL’s Bachelor • Game Developer of Information and Communications Technology (Applied) graduates are • Security Specialist uniquely qualified, highly skilled and have strong industry experience. • Project Manager • Business Analyst • Systems Analyst • Programming • User Support • Mobile Application Developer

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GRADUATE DIPLOMA

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ICT GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ICT GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN (COMPUTER NETWORKS) (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time LEVEL 7 Start: February & July Start: February & July Duration: 1 year, full-time - Location: Manawatu- Location: Manawatu Start: July - IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 Location: Manawatu Enhance your knowledge base and gain Enhance your knowledge base and gain IELTS: 6.0 NZCEL: Level 4 industry-needed skills through advanced industry-needed skills through advanced Gain the skills to deliver valuable insights study of the following areas: study of the following areas: to business owners and managers by • Network design • Software Engineering analysing the use of information and • Network services • Java Mobile communication technologies. In this • Cisco • Web Programming programme you will develop skills in • Systems administration • Advanced Database Concepts the analysis, design, development and • Managerial and professional practice • Project Management management of business information systems. • Professional Practice

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Network Designer or • Software Architect, Tester, • Business Analyst administrator Contractor or Engineer • IT Project Manager • Desktop Support • Database Architect or • Security Specialist Administrator

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & BUSINESS PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES Horowhenua Whanganui Wairarapa Manawatu

Fees1

faculty of humanities & Business Level Length IELTS (per year) Intakes -

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Master of Design L9 18 months 6.5 $25,0002 Feb •

Postgraduate Diploma of Design L8 1 year 6.5 $25,000 Feb •

Bachelor of Creative Media L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb •

Bachelor of Design & Arts L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •

New Zealand Diploma in Photography L6 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb •

New Zealand Diploma in Photography L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb •

New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb/July •

New Zealand Certificate in Music L4 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb • •

New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Music) L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb •

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS Bachelor of Applied Management L7 3 years 6.0 $20,500 Feb/July •

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •

Graduate Diploma in Accounting L7 1 year 6.0 $20,500 July •

Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management L7 1 year 6.0 $20,500 Feb/July •

Graduate Diploma in Project Management L7 1 year 6.0 $20,500 Feb/July •

Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems L7 1 year 6.0 $20,500 Feb/July •

Graduate Diploma in Information & Communications Technology L7 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July • (Software Development or Computer Networks)

New Zealand Diploma in Business L5 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb/July • •

New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb/July •

1 Fees per year for the year ending December 2020 2 The fees for the final six months of this programme will be $12,500

UCOL.AC.NZ / 49 YOUR JOURNEY HERE TOU HIKOI MAI Here is the information you need to get started on your journey. We look forward to meeting you along the way.

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USEFUL INFORMATION TO HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY There are lots of resources available to help you once you arrive in New Zealand, here are a few.

IMMIGRATION & STUDENT VISAS CODE OF PRACTICE MEDICAL & TRAVEL INSURANCE If you are planning to study in New Zealand UCOL is an approved signatory to the Immigration New Zealand requires for more than three calendar months you New Zealand Government’s Education international students to have will need to apply for a student visa. You (Pastoral Care of International Students) appropriate and current medical and can apply for your student visa online. Code of Practice Amendments 2019, (The travel insurance while studying in New Go to www.immigration.govt.nz and follow Code). Zealand. the link under the heading ‘Get a visa or The Code emphasises the important UCOL will purchase this insurance on NZeTA’. If you apply for your visa online, responsibility that education providers your behalf and the cost will be shown on you may not need to send in your passport have in ensuring that international your offer of place letter. If you choose to if: students coming to study in New Zealand purchase your own insurance, this cost • You are already in New Zealand are well informed, safe and properly will be reversed. Your insurance must cared for. comply with the insurance requirements • You are outside New Zealand and are of the Code and be acceptable to UCOL. from a visa waiver country or China. As a signatory, UCOL has processes and procedures that ensure our students are For all other applicants, Immigration New receiving the highest quality care and Zealand (INZ) will need your passport to support. confirm your identity. Check the final page ACCIDENT INSURANCE Copies of the Code are available from of your completed visa application if you The Accident Compensation Corporation the New Zealand Qualifications Authority are unsure if you need to send in your (ACC) provides accident insurance for website www.nzqa.govt.nz. passport. all New Zealand citizens, residents and Licensed immigration advisers and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you education agents can submit applications may still be liable for all other medical and through Immigration Online on your behalf. related costs. Further information can be If you would prefer, you can still apply viewed on the ACC website www.acc.co.nz for your student visa using the paper- based option. Visit INZ’s website to check the criteria you must meet, detailed instructions on the application process and paying fees www.immigration.govt.nz

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TRANSPORT In Palmerston North and Whanganui,

Photo credit: Education New Zealand you can ride the inner-city buses for free, using your UCOL identification card. UCOL provides free bus transport between - ACCOMMODATION our Manawatu and Whanganui campuses for students and staff. UCOL can arrange homestay accommodation for you or provide other accomodation options nearby our campuses for you to consider. You will need to contact the New Zealand’s national public transport accommodation provider directly to book your place, or you can talk to your agent system includes buses, ferries and trains. about this. Take a look at the accommodation options on our website. Students planning a tour of New Zealand can obtain special student travel passes. Homestays Shared Accommodation - Flatting Discount fares are also available for Homestay accommodation is where Students also have the option to go plane travel if booked early. Read more you live with a New Zealand family. flatting – i.e. renting a house or an on Immigration New Zealand’s or New You are provided with your own fully apartment with friends. If you choose Zealand Tourism’s website. furnished room and three meals a day. this type of shared accommodation, www.tourismnewzealand.com Living in a homestay is ideal for we recommend staying for the international students. It will allow you first four weeks in short term to concentrate on your studies, learn accommodation, as it can take some about New Zealand culture, practice time to find a suitable place. English and get familiar with life in When flatting, you are responsible for New Zealand with the support of a providing your own furniture, paying friendly and caring family. your share of power/water/phone The cost of homestay accommodation bills, cooking your own meals, doing is approximately $250 NZD per week. your own laundry and following the Photo credit: Education New Zealand This covers food, electricity, room and rental agreement. internet. Here is an example of what it may DRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND cost to share a three bedroom flat If you would like to be placed in Students must know the New Zealand with two other students (all costs are homestay accommodation please road rules before driving in New Zealand. approximate and are given in New send a completed homestay In general, you can drive using your Zealand dollars): accommodation application form to overseas driver’s license for up to 12 [email protected]. Bond (equivalent to two weeks rent to months, but after this time you must be paid in advance) $600 convert your license to a New Zealand Hostels Two weeks rent in advance $600 Driver’s License. Read more about the There are hostels close to UCOL Regular expenses: rules and regulations from the New campuses with furnished rooms, Zealand Transport Agency. kitchen and laundry facilities, offering Electricity $180 per month www.nzta.govt.nz both long term and short term Food $600 per month accommodation, including: Rent $1200 per month • @ the hub Students need enough money to Located in Palmerston North buy any required furniture, bedding, Priced from $215 NZD per week cooking utensils and other household • Palmy 31 and Baxters items. Located in Palmerston North Priced from $195 NZD per week Useful Accommodation Information • Baptist Youth Hostel Tenancy Services provides Located in Palmerston North information on the Residential Priced from $10,240 NZD per year Tenancies Act and the Unit Titles Act. • 42b College House www.tenancy.govt.nz Located in Whanganui Housing Advice Centre also offers Priced from $90 twin room or $140 free 24 hour accommodation listing single room NZD per week service for Palmerston North. • Tamara Riverside Lodge www.housingadvice.org.nz Located in Whanganui Priced from $54 NZD per night

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KEEPING SAFE IN NEW ZEALAND WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND FOOD IN NEW ZEALAND In the 2019 Global Peace Index Report, You may be entitled to work up to 20 A complete range of fresh meats, poultry which compares 162 countries for the risk hours per week and full-time in the and fish is available in New Zealand. Fresh of personal violence, New Zealand was holidays whilst studying in New Zealand fruit and vegetables are plentiful and ranked as the world’s 2nd safest country. depending on your visa conditions. To be you can get the best variety and prices at Regardless, international students must able to work, you must meet one of seven specialty vegetable shops. take necessary precautions to keep safe. requirements. Ethnic foodstuffs are available from You can read some helpful tips in the The most common requirements are: most supermarkets in their international New Zealand Police’s Guide to Keeping • your study programme is for at least section and at specialty stores. Safe in New Zealand (available in several two years languages). All of UCOL’s campuses are located within • the study leads to a New Zealand www.police.govt.nz close walking distance of restaurants qualification that gains points under and food outlets catering to a variety of In the event of an emergency, please call the New Zealand Skilled Migrant cuisines. the following numbers: Category; or If you plan on bringing food from your • Fire/Police/Ambulance - phone 111 • you are taking an English language home country, research what is allowed • UCOL’s 24-hour International Student course that meets conditions approved under New Zealand law. Support Emergency number – phone by Immigration New Zealand www.mpi.govt.nz/travel-and-recreation 021 242 7625 In addition to UCOL’s information on working while studying, find out more about the work rules for students on the Naumai NZ website www.naumainz. CLOTHING studyinnewzealand.govt.nz New Zealand has four seasons and Job Search Websites changeable weather. It’s recommended that you bring: The Careers NZ website can be used as a resource for researching jobs in your field • Woollen jerseys of study and how to apply for jobs in New • Waterproof jackets Zealand. • Covered shoes with rubber soles BANKING IN NEW ZEALAND www.careers.govt.nz • Sports shoes You should bring only a small amount Paying Tax You’ll have a limited luggage allowance. of cash to New Zealand. If possible, If you intend to work while studying in New See Study in New Zealand’s tips for you should set up a New Zealand bank Zealand find out about your tax obligations packing for a 30kg luggage allowance. account before leaving your country so on Inland Revenue’s website. www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz that you can make credit card and cash withdrawals as soon as you arrive. www.ird.govt.nz

If this isn’t possible, UCOL’s International This publication contains links to websites and the Support Staff can assist you with bank content of third parties ("Third Party Content") as a service to you. Unless expressly stated otherwise, UCOL arrangements soon after you arrive. does not endorse or adopt any Third Party Content, and UCOL makes no representation, warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness or reliability of any Third Party Content.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

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COST OF LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND The cost of living in New Zealand is comparable to what you’ll find in any OECD (Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development) country. Use Study in New Zealand’s cost of living advice to compare prices and the New Zealand Government’s Sorted budgeting tool to work out a detailed budget. www.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz 54/ UCOL.AC.NZ www.sorted.org.nz UCOL.AC.NZ / 55 HOW TO APPLY

Decide which programme Apply for your Student 01 you want to study 05 Visa and Pay your Fees Visit www.ucol.ac.nz or go to your agent for further Apply for your student visa. When you receive programme information and entry requirements. your ‘Approval in Principle’, pay your fees using the information provided on your Offer of Place. Fill out your International 02 Application Form Complete, sign and send your international Plan for student application along with all required certified 06 your Arrival documents. You can send this to us via email or post. Once your visa has been approved it’s time to plan for your arrival! Please send us your travel arrangements so that we can pass these on to our International Application Student Support Staff who will help organise your 03 Assessment pick-up upon your arrival in New Zealand. UCOL will assess your application to ensure you meet all the requirements. Get 07 Excited! You’re on your way to an Offer unforgettable journey at UCOL. 04 of Place If your application is successful you will be sent an Offer of Place.

NEED SOME HELP OR GUIDANCE? Give our friendly International Recruitment Advisors a call on +64 6 952 7000 or email them via [email protected]. You can visit ucol.ac.nz for more information or if you are currently in New Zealand you can drop in and see us at one of our information centres.

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Find these documents on our website:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT FORM

UCOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REFUND POLICY

INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES

Immigration New Zealand www.immigration.govt.nz

New Zealand’s education system www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand

Your guide to living and working in New Zealand www.newzealandnow.govt.nz

Information on life as an international student in New Zealand www.naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz

Palmerston North & Manawatu New Zealand www.manawatunz.co.nz

Whanganui New Zealand www.visitwhanganui.nz

Let us show you New Zealand www.newzealand.com/int/

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