international prospectus summary WWW.WHITIREIA.AC.NZ +64 4 237 3100 [email protected] +64 9 3794666 [email protected] Tēnā koutou katoa Ko te manu e kai i te miro, nōna te ngahere, ko te manu e kai i te mātauranga, nōna te ao. The one who partakes of the flora and fauna, that will be their domain. The one who engages in education, opportunities are boundless. Education is an important key to success in this world. I’m delighted to welcome you to Whitireia New Zealand (Whitireia). Whitireia, “the school of many faces”, is a highly successful tertiary institution reflecting the ethnic richness and values of our community. This prospectus will help you make choices about your future. It provides information on the many options available at Whitireia. We offer a wide range of courses and programmes, including nine degrees, leading to many different career options. Our student success rates are among the highest in the sector. All staff are dedicated to providing you with an education that will support your chosen career and ensure you have the right skills to begin working in New Zealand. We strive to support all students and provide a range of services to ensure a safe, but interesting environment for living and learning. We look forward to helping you make the right decisions for your education and meeting you when you begin your study with Whitireia. Don Campbell Chief Executive About Whitireia Whitireia is a Government owned and Internationally recognised, all programmes are of a practical and applied funded tertiary institute of technology, nature offering students first hand industry experience with real-life known for its high student success rate and projects and internships. culturally diverse student body. Established Pathway opportunities allow students to staircase from Certificate, or in 1986, on the shores of the Porirua Diploma and gain credits towards an undergraduate degree. Whitireia harbour, Whitireia has grown to become a is committed to the welfare of international students to ensure a high tertiary institution of choice for over 8,500 professional standard of quality is provided. students, who now study at one of seven contemporary campuses in Auckland, Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. In 2014, over 100 programmes of study are being offered to students, covering certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate levels. All of our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry, to offer excellent applied qualifications. Registration Fee (one off – first year of enrolment only) NZ $150 There are a range Homestay Placement Fee NZ $220 of fees applicable to international Homestay Weekly Fee (including two meals on weekdays and three meals on weekends) NZ $240 students only. Airport Transfer Fee NZ $95 FEES These are as follows: Whitireia English testing (free to current students) NZ $50 FOUNDATION COURSES QUALIFICATION LEVEL LOCATION INTAKES DURATION ENTRY FEES PER (full-time) IELTS YEAR (NZ$) ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES English Language Courses 6 Levels Auckland 13 Jan, 7 Apr, 7 Jul, 29 Sept Up to 12 weeks N/A $399 per week Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul FOUNDATION STUDIES Certificate in Preparation for Tertiary Study 3 Wellington 17 Feb, 14 Jul 6 months 5.5 $10,350 Certificate in Foundation Music 3 Porirua 7 Jul, 6 months 5.5 $10,950 Certificate in Foundation Education (business) 4 Auckland 17 Feb, 3 Jun 1 year 5.5 $19,950 Wellington 17 Feb, 21 Jul Certificate in Foundation Education 4 Porirua, Kāpiti 17 Feb 1 year 5.5 $19,950 (health science) Wellington Certificate in Foundation Education (social science) 4 Porirua, Kāpiti 17 Feb 1 year 5.5 $19,950 ARTS QUALIFICATION LEVEL LOCATION INTAKES DURATION ENTRY FEES PER (full-time) IELTS YEAR (NZ$) COMMUNICATION MEDIA Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Writing) 7 Wellington 17 Feb 3 years 6.0 $19,950 Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing 7 Wellington 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing (Advanced) 7 Wellington 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Diploma in Creative Writing 5 Wellington 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Diploma in Publishing (Applied) 6 Online 3 Mar, 28 Jul 1 year 7.0 $19,950 National Diploma in Journalism (Multi-media) 5 Wellington 16 Jun 1 year 6.5 $18,950 Certificate in Multimedia Journalism 4 Wellington 3 Feb 6 months 6.0 $10,950 Diploma in Radio Journalism (Broadcasting) 5 Auckland 14 Jul 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Wellington 16 Jun National Certificate in Radio (Foundation Skills) 3 Auckland 3 Feb, 14 Jul 6 months 6.0 $10,746 Wellington 3 Feb Certificate in Introduction to Film and Television 5 Wellington 10 Feb, 14 Jul 1 year 5.5 $30,620 Production MUSIC Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music) 7 Porirua 17 Feb 3 years 6.0 $19,950 Graduate Diploma in Applied Arts 7 Porirua 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Graduate Certificate in Applied Arts 7 Porirua 17 Feb 6 months 6.0 $10,750 Certificate in Rock Jazz and Commercial Music 4 Porirua 3 Feb 1 year 5.0 $19,950 Certificate in DJ Music 4 Porirua 3 Feb 1 year 5.0 $19,950 Certificate in Live sound and Event Production 4 Porirua 17 Feb 1 year 5.5 $19,950 PERFORMING ARTS Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) 7 Wellington 17 Feb 3 years 6.0 $22,950 Graduate Diploma in Applied Arts 7 Wellington 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Graduate Certificate in Applied Arts 7 Wellington 17 Feb 6 months 6.0 $10,750 Diploma in Stage and Screen Arts 6 Wellington 17 Feb 2 years 6.0 $19,950 Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) 6 Wellington 17 Feb 2 years 6.0 $19,950 Registration Fee (one off – first year of enrolment only) NZ $150 Diploma in Performing Arts (Singing) 6 Wellington 17 Feb 2 years 6.0 $19,900 Homestay Placement Fee NZ $220 VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN Homestay Weekly Fee (including two meals on weekdays and three meals on weekends) NZ $240 Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design) 7 Porirua 17 Feb 3 years 6.0 $19,950 Airport Transfer Fee NZ $95 Graduate Diploma in Applied Arts 7 Porirua 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Whitireia English testing (free to current students) NZ $50 Bachelor of Applied Arts (Arts Management) pending approval 7 Porirua Please contact us 3 years 6.0 $19,950 ARTS QUALIFICATION LEVEL LOCATION INTAKES DURATION ENTRY FEES PER (full-time) IELTS YEAR (NZ$) VISUAL ARTS & DESIGN Graduate Certificate in Applied Arts 7 Porirua 17 Feb 6 months 6.0 $10,750 Diploma in Jewellery Design 5 Porirua 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Diploma in Digital Design 5 Porirua 17 Feb 1 year 6.0 $18,950 Diploma in Digital Design and Multimedia 6 Porirua 17 Feb 2 years 6.0 $19,950 Certificate in Advanced Photography 5 Kāpiti 3 Feb, 21 Jul 6 months 5.5 $13.950 Certificate in Practical Photography 4 Kāpiti 3 Feb, 21 Jul 6 months 5.5 $12.950 TEACHING Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 7 Auckland (Year 3) 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 3 years 7.0 $19,950 Porirua 17 Feb Diploma in Early Childhood Education 5 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 2 years 5.5 $19,950 Porirua 17 Feb BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION LEVEL LOCATION INTAKES DURATION ENTRY FEES PER (full-time) IELTS YEAR (NZ$) BUSINESS Master of Management 9 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1.5 years 6.5 Please contact (Subject to NZQA approval and accreditation) Porirua 17 Feb us Post Graduate Diploma in Management 8 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 6.5 Please contact (Subject to NZQA approval and accreditation) Porirua 17 Feb us Bachelor of Applied Business Studies 7 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 3 years 6.0 $18,950 (Majors in Business, Hospitality, Accounting Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Management, Finance) Wellington 17 Feb, 21 Jul Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Studies 7 Auckland 10, Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 6.0 $18,950 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Wellington 17 Feb, 21 Jul New Zealand Diploma in Business 6 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 2 years 6.0 $18,950 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul NZIM Diploma in Management 5 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 5.5 $18,950 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Master of Information Technology 9 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1.5 years 6.5 Please contact (Subject to NZQA approval and accreditation) Porirua 17 Feb us Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology 8 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 6.5 $21,450 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology 8 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 6 months 6.5 $10,750 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Bachelor of Information Technology 7 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 3 years 6.0 $19,950 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Graduate Diploma in Information Technology 7 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Diploma in Information Technology 6 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 6.0 $19,950 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Diploma in Information Technology 5 Auckland 10 Feb, 3 Jun, 15 Sep 1 year 5.5 $19,950 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul Certificate in Information Technology 5 Porirua 17 Feb, 21 Jul 6 months 5.5 $9,950 HEALTH QUALIFICATION LEVEL LOCATION INTAKES DURATION ENTRY FEES PER (full-time) IELTS YEAR (NZ$) NURSING & PARAMEDIC STUDIES Postgraduate Certificate in 8 Auckland Please contact us 1 or 2 years 7.0 $23,950 Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing (WCTO only) Wellington Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing 8 Porirua Please contact us 1 year 7.0 $23,950 Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice 8 Wellington Please contact us 1 or 2 years 7.0 $23,950 Palliative Care Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative 8 Wellington Please contact us 1 year 7.0 $23,950 Specialty Nursing Christchurch Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care 8 Porirua Please contact us 1 or 2 years 7.0 $23,950 (Nursing) Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care 8 Porirua Please contact us