About the course

Advance your existing skills in computing and broaden your employment opportunities in this fast-evolving field.

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

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

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

　　You'll also develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, team work, project management, time management, self-reliance and communication skills. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills and work-readiness, so wherever possible, theory is integrated and applied to practical tasks.

　　Many courses include group activities or group projects, as the ability to work as part of a team is strongly valued by employers.

　　In the final semester you'll put all of your acquired skills and knowledge into practice in a 45-credit capstone project (in most cases for a local business). The project is an excellent opportunity to equip yourself with real-world IT experience and to learn from industry people. It also results in a substantial piece of work with which to demonstrate your potential to prospective employers. Part-time up to 5 years.

　　This leads to the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$68,760

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited

New Zealand University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include: 14 credits at Level 3 in each of:

　　Mathematics or physics or statistics or accounting. English or history or art history or classics or geography or economics one other subject from the list of approved subjects and Literacy - 10 credits at level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and

　　Numeracy - 10 credits at level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623.

　　New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support Level 5

　　New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design Level 5

　　New Zealand Diploma in Networking Level 6

　　New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration Level 6

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

　　If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

　　IELTS - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE).TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Ara Institute of Canterbury Limited. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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