UCOL International Prospectus

UCOL International
programme guide
2018

UCOL is a New Zealand Government
Funded Institute of Technology

Kia Ora & contents
welcome
to UCOL. Discover New Zealand............................................................................. 03
10 Reasons to Choose UCOL ................................................................... 04
Studying abroad is an Explore our Campuses ............................................................................ 06
unforgettable experience Study English Language .......................................................................... 07
that will shape your future Our Programme List ............................................................................... 08
and forever change the way Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology .................................... 10
you see things. We at UCOL Faculty of Health and Sciences ............................................................... 12
are poised and ready to be a Faculty of Humanities and Business ...................................................... 14
part of your journey. How to Apply ............................................................................................ 15

For over 115 years, UCOL has been
developing graduates who make a
difference wherever they work in
the world. Our four unique campus
locations are well known in our
communities and attract students
from far and wide.

You will enjoy industry-leading
facilities and learn from the
best at UCOL. From our award-
winning lecturers to our amazing
International Student Support Team,
we will support you every step of
the way.

Our small class sizes allow you to
get the attention you need to reach
your academic goals. There are
also work-study opportunities for
international students to make your
UCOL experience as great as you
want it to be.

I look forward to meeting you.

Leeza Boyce,

Chief Executive

UCOL IS A MEMBER OF:

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Discover New Zealand
and a world of opportunity

Famous for its amazing scenery, easy going people and relaxed
lifestyle, New Zealand is the perfect place to live and study.
With an international reputation as a provider of quality education,
New Zealand provides an excellent study and travel experience.

QUICK FACTS: New Zealand is Hamilton

Ma-ori name: 4th Wairarapa
Aotearoa meaning land
of the long white cloud most peaceful nation Wellington (Capital)
on earth in the 2016
Official languages: Global Peace Index
English, Ma-ori,
NZ Sign Language

Population:
4,690,000 (est June 2016)

Area: 268,021 km²

Currency: New Zealand dollar

“It not only helped Kaikoura
me to learn so many Christchurch
techniques and led to a
summer internship but
I also made really good
friends, who are now
like family.”

Ankita Sigdel

Science Graduate

Queenstown
Dunedin

UCOL campuses
Primary coverage
Key New Zealand locations

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A DESTINATION OF CHOICE

10 reasons
to choose UCOL

1. OVER 115 YEARS OF 4. STRONG INDUSTRY 8. A SAFE & COST EFFECTIVE
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION CONNECTIONS PLACE TO LIVE

Established in 1902, UCOL is a Our extensive industry New Zealand is one of the
high-performing New Zealand connections can provide most peaceful nations on earth
government funded Institute of opportunities for work ranking 4th out of 162 countries
Technology and a leading public placements and internships. in the 2016 Global Peace Index.
tertiary education provider.
5. AWARD-WINNING STAFF Free buses for UCOL students
2. EASY ACCESS & LOCATED IN in Palmerston North and
CENTRAL NEW ZEALAND Our staff are passionate and affordable accommodation at all
dedicated to helping students our campuses, make UCOL
From city life to charming succeed so they can make a a cost effective place to study.
provincial towns, our four difference wherever they work
campus locations across in the world. 9. HIGH-TECH FACILITIES
the North Island allow the
opportunity to explore a variety 6. PUTTING STUDENTS FIRST Students are immersed in a
of iconic Kiwi landscapes. practical learning environment,
UCOL is the first tertiary with innovative technology and a
3. WIDE RANGE OF STUDY provider in New Zealand to range of specialised equipment
OPTIONS implement Te Atakura – a that often surpass industry
relationships-based teaching standards, including
With over 100 foundation and learning approach that aims the Regional Trades and
courses, certificates, diplomas, to improve student success and Technology Centre.
degrees, and postgraduate educational outcomes.
qualifications available, there’s 10. SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI
something for everyone. 7. ALL-ROUND STUDENT ACROSS THE GLOBE
EXPERIENCE
Our growing network of alumni
Our student experience goes fosters collaboration and
far beyond the classrooms. exchange with UCOL graduates
Our International Student around the world.
Support Staff will help
make your journey at UCOL
unforgettable.

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FOUNDED IN GOVERNMENT FUNDED INSTITUTE GRADUATE PROFILE
OF TECHNOLOGY & POLYTECHNIC
1902 Prasannan
Thilakan
4 CAMPUSES
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
ACROSS THE NORTH ISLAND OPERATIONS AND PRODUCTION
MANAGEMENT GRADUATE
We have a high STUDENTS
After completing Mechanical
94% Engineering qualifications in his
home country of India, Prasannan
PASS RATE Thilakan wanted to study
Production Management while
for international students also gaining work experience
overseas.
Students from
Prasannan was looking at
DIFFERENT Our Qualifications institutions in New Zealand that
COUNTRIES are NZ Government offered a Graduate Diploma
in Operations and Production
Member of the: Quality Assured Management. UCOL stood out
World Federation due to its practical learning,
of Polytechnics small classes, and Palmerston
International North’s relatively low cost of
Association of living.
Universities
iTEC “I get a lot of students from India
who ask me what UCOL is like,
and one of the key things I say to
them is UCOL provides practical,
hands-on learning. You learn
skills that help you in the real
world.”

“There are also Learning
Advisors on campus who can help
with your assignments, which
makes it easier for students
coming from overseas.”

Once he finished his course,
Prasannan was made a full-time
production engineer at Kiwitech
International.

Six months down the track, he
wanted to move on to a bigger
company and was skilled enough
to get a technical job at the
Proliant Biologicals plant in
Feilding.

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EXPLORE Wairarapa

OUR CAMPUSES

UCOL has four campuses located in Whanganui, Palmerston North,
Wairarapa and Auckland. Each campus has its own unique character and
are close to the central business district. UCOL is known for its amazing
facilities, industry relevant technology and student centric approach.

PALMERSTON NORTH WHANGANUI WAIRARAPA AUCKLAND

Located downtown in the Located on the banks of the Set amongst trees and UCOL INSTITUTE OF
heart of Palmerston North beautiful Whanganui River, streams, UCOL’s Wairarapa COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
City, UCOL’s Palmerston UCOL’s Whanganui campus campus is close to the (UICP/A)
North campus is in the heart blends heritage buildings central business district
of this vibrant student city. with industry equipped with easy access to cafes Our newest campus at the
learning facilities. and shops. heart of Newmarket is
Facilities designed to suit creative
• Design studio Facilities Facilities learning and award winning
• Medical imaging laboratory photography.
• Nursing simulation • Nursing skills laboratory • Nursing skills laboratory
Facilities
laboratory • Fashion, art and • Industry standard science • Industry standard mac labs
• Photography studio photography studios and clinical laboratories
• Science labs and design facilities
• Sports gymnasium • Computer and graphic • Computer labs • Large-scale commercial
• TOEFL iBT Testing Centre design Mac suites
• Trades training facility • Purpose-built spaces for photography studios
• Veterinary nursing clinic • Learning Hub trades students • In-house professional

• Ambitions Training • Visions Training Restaurant • Hairdressing, beauty and nail printing and finishing suite
Restaurant salons • Collaborative group
• Hair and Beauty Salon
• Hair and Beauty Salon • Commercial kitchen workspaces
• Performing arts space • Access to gymnasium • Meeting pods
• Student learning hub

• Whakaoriori Marae

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STUDY STAFF PROFILE

english language Shelley Zhang

Our English Language Programmes will help you gain comprehensive NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN
knowledge and understanding of all the important aspects of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE LECTURER
English Language. Our aim is to give you the skills to be confident and
competent when communicating in English. After completing a Degree in
Teaching English-Chinese as
Our programmes include: a Foreign Language in China,
Shelley Zhang’s parents
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE supported her for her further
study overseas. They chose
Duration: 18 weeks full-time Location: Palmerston North New Zealand because of its safe
reputation.
The New Zealand Certificate in English The New Zealand Certificate in English
Language programmes will help you study Language programmes will help you Five years after arriving in New
towards IELTS or TOEFL requirements, gain the following skills in an academic Zealand Shelley has studied and
improve your competencies in a range learning environment: worked all over the Manawatu.
of skills including social development, Now at UCOL as a New Zealand
enhance employment opportunities and • Interpersonal communication. Certificate in English Language
prepare you for further study. (NZCEL) lecturer, Shelley says
• Understanding of context-specific she quickly sees improvements
professional and/or technical texts. in her students’ use of English for
daily life, work and study.
• Writing context-specific records and
reports. “The programme is not just about
teaching the English language,
• Interaction in a team. it’s also about life skills. Passing
a test is one thing but learning
the culture and academic
content is another thing.”

Shelley believes her own
experience of moving to New
Zealand is valuable to her
students’ journey through the
NZCEL programme.

“I know what culture shock is
like because I’ve experienced
it myself. This element of my
teaching is proving worthwhile to
my students.”

Shelley is enjoying her time at
UCOL and can see the results of
the integrated learning style that
the programmes provide.

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PROGRAMMES ON OFFER FOR Auckland
Wairarapa
International Students Whanganui
Palmerston Nth
faculty of Engineering & Applied Technologies Level Length Fees•
IELTS (per year) Intakes
AGRICULTURE L5 1 year
New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management 5.5 $21,978 Mar •
L5 1 year
BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING L4 1 year 5.5 $20,930 Feb •••
Diploma in Beauty Therapy 5.5 $19,868 Feb •••
Certificate in Beauty Services L5 1 year
L4 1 year 5.5 $19,868 Feb ••
CHEF TRAINING 5.5 $19,868 Feb/Aug •••
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) L6 2 years
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery L6 2 years 6.0 $20,930 Feb •
L6 2 years 6.0 $21,219 Feb/July •
ENGINEERING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION L5 2 years 6.0 $21,219 Feb •
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) 5.5 $20,930 Feb/July •
New Zealand Diploma in Construction
(Construction Management & Quantity Surveying) L7 3 years 6.5 $21,982 Feb/July • •+ •+
New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
Diploma in Furniture Design and Making L7 up to 12 weeks 7.0 $7,400 3 - 4 per year •

faculty of Health & Sciences L5 18 months 6.5 $22,054 Sep •
L7 3 years 6.0 $20,930 Feb/July •
HEALTH & SCIENCE L6 1 year 6.0 $20,930 Feb/July •
Bachelor of Nursing L5 1 year 5.5 $20,930 Feb/July •
Short Course in Competency Assessment L6 1 year 6.0 $20,930 Feb/July •
for Registered Nurses
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing L5 1 year 5.5 $20,930 Feb/July •
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology
(Veterinary Nursing Assistant)

+ February intake only

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faculty of humanities & Business Level Length Fees* Auckland
IELTS (per year) Intakes Wairarapa
Whanganui
Palmerston Nth

ARTS & DESIGN L9 18 months 6.5 $36,470** Feb •• •
Master of Design L8 1 year 6.5 $24,313 Feb •• •
Postgraduate Diploma in Design L5 1 year 5.5 $20,806 Feb/July
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design L7 3 years 6.0 $20,930 Feb •
Bachelor of Applied Visual Imaging L7 3 years 6.0 $20,930 Feb/July •
Bachelor of Design & Arts L6 1 year 6.0 $20,930 Feb
New Zealand Diploma in Photography L5 1 year 5.5 $20,930 Feb •
New Zealand Diploma in Photography L5 1 year 5.5 $20,930 Feb •
Diploma in Interior Design •
•

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS L7 3 years 6.0 $20,930 Feb/July •
Bachelor of Applied Management 6.0 $19,239 July •
6.0 $19,239 Feb/July •
Graduate Diploma in Accounting L7 1 year 6.0 $19,239 Feb/July •
5.5 $18,400 Feb/July ••
Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management L7 1 year 5.5 $18,400 Feb/July ••
6.0 $20,930 Feb/July •
Graduate Diploma in Project Management L7 1 year
6.0 $19,239 Feb/July •
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Accounting) L5 1 year
6.0 $19,239 Feb/July •
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership & Management) L5 1 year
5.5 $20,930 Feb/July •
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology L7 3 years
(Applied)

Graduate Diploma in Information & Communications L7 1 year
Technology (Computer Networks)

Graduate Diploma in Information & Communications L7 1 year
Technology (Software Development)

New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical L5 1 year
Support

ENGLISH LANGUAGE L4 18 weeks 5.0*** $7,397 Feb/July •
New Zealand Certificate in English Language L3 18 weeks 4.0*** $7,397 Feb/July •
New Zealand Certificate in English Language

* Fees per year for the year ending December 2018
**.Fees listed are for the full duration of the 18 month programme

***IELTS or equivalent skills and knowledge. A diagnostic test to identify the Level at which the student should begin studying may be used.

Disclaimer: This booklet is for International Students only. The information on programmes and tuition fees is a guide and is subject to change

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THE FACULTY OF

Engineering &
Applied Technologies

UCOL’s Faculty of Engineering & Applied Technology is hands-on, practical learning at it’s
best. Home to the Regional Trades and Technology Centre, a state-of-the-art ten million
dollar facility, with the latest industry-fit equipment and teaching technology complete with
an indoor space large enough to build a 3-bedroom house.

Engineering Technology

Our programmes include: Industry Information*

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN JOB PROSPECTS “I chose to go to UCOL
ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL) because the courses
INCOME
Duration: 2 years full-time were a stepping stone
FEES into a trade and the
Location: Palmerston North work was relevant
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES to what you would
Pursue a career as a qualified • Electrical & electronic design be doing in the real
engineering technician in a wide range of • Industrial automation & control world.”
high-tech industries with this specialist • Power system design
diploma. Accredited by NZQA and the • Or staircase to further study Tom Wilson
Dublin Accord, this qualification opens
up fantastic job opportunities for you Engineering
both in New Zealand and overseas in the Graduate
electrical and power industries.

VIEW ALL OUR ENGINEERING
PROGRAMMES ONLINE
AT UCOL.AC.NZ

LEARN PRACTICAL
SKILLS IN OUR
HIGH-TECH
FACILITIES

Our students are immersed in a
practical learning environment,
with innovative technology and a
range of specialised equipment
that often surpasses industry
standards, including the
Regional Trades and
Technology Centre.

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Building & Construction chef
training
Our programmes include: Industry Information*
Our programmes include:
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN JOB PROSPECTS
CONSTRUCTION (WITH STRANDS NEW ZEALAND
IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INCOME CERTIFICATE IN COOKERY &
AND QUANTITY SURVEYING) NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN
FEES COOKERY (ADVANCED)
Duration: 2 years full-time Duration: 1 year full-time (per
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES programme) Pathway visa available.
Location: Palmerston North Construction Location: Whanganui & Palmerston
• Registered quantity surveyor North
From the start to the completion of • Quantity surveying Take your culinary arts skills to
residential as well as commercial the next level with our cookery
building projects, the New Zealand consultant/contractor pathway programmes. These
Diploma in Construction will provide • Procurement manager programmes are ideal for chefs
you with extensive construction training, • Senior cost manager seeking a credential to enhance
the knowledge and the skills for a Architectural Technology their employment opportunities in
successful career in either construction • Architectural designer a professional kitchen across the
management or quantity surveying. • Architect or landscape architect hospitality sector.
• Design manager The diploma includes a 105 hour
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN • Or staircase to further study workplacement/internship
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
VIEW ALL OUR Industry Information*
Duration: 2 years full-time BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
PROGRAMMES ONLINE JOB PROSPECTS
Location: Palmerston North AT UCOL.AC.NZ
INCOME
UCOL’s New Zealand Diploma in
Architectural Technology will provide FEES
you with the knowledge and skills to
work independently as an architectural CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
technician on small to medium scale • Fine dining restaurants
build projects from all stages to • Restaurants
completion. • Airlines
• Commercial catering businesses
• Hotels

VIEW ALL OUR
CHEF TRAINING
PROGRAMMES ONLINE
AT UCOL.AC.NZ

*Industry information regarding job prospects,
income and fees has been sourced from
www.occupationoutlook.mbie.govt.nz

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THE FACULTY OF

Health and Sciences

UCOL is the home of specialist Nursing, Health, Veterinary Nursing and Applied Science education in the
central & lower North Island. With our state of the art facilities and industry experienced staff, we are
primed to help you embark on a rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of others.

nursing Industry Information* “My reward is
seeing our students
Our programmes include: JOB PROSPECTS at graduation and
hearing about
BACHELOR OF NURSING INCOME their success in
Duration: 3-years full-time employment and
Location: Palmerston North, FEES their first year
Whanganui and Wairarapa of professional
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES practice.”
When you enrol in UCOL’s Bachelor of • Hospitals
Nursing programme we’ll assign you • Community agencies Carol Stewart
your own Personal Tutor to guide you • Pharmaceutical companies Head of School
right through your nursing journey. For • Respite care Nurse Education,
over 30 years, our Nurse Education Team • Mental health Regional
has ensured industry relevant education • Rehabilitation
to prepare graduates for a professional • Medical/surgical
career as a registered nurse.
VIEW ALL OUR NURSING
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ONLINE
IN ENROLLED NURSING AT UCOL.AC.NZ
Duration: 18-months full-time
Location: Whanganui

SHORT COURSE IN
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
FOR REGISTERED NURSES
Duration: 12-weeks full-time
Location: Palmerston North

Be inspired
by our
passionate
lecturers

Our lecturers are dedicated to
helping you succeed so you can
make a difference in the world.
Their strong industry connections
means you’ll be well-prepared
for your future career.

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applied science Industry Information* veterinary
nursing
Our programmes include: JOB PROSPECTS
Our programmes include:
NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA INCOME
IN APPLIED SCIENCE L5 & L6 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA
FEES IN VETERINARY NURSING
Duration: 1 year full-time (per Duration: 1 year, full-time
programme) Pathway visa available. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Location: Palmerston North
Location: Palmerston North • Manufacturing industries
• Regulatory industries UCOL’s New Zealand Diploma in
Start your career as a laboratory • Research and development Veterinary Nursing will provide
technician with the Level 5 Diploma. • Industrial laboratory you with the technical skills,
Pathway into Level 6 where after knowledge and attributes needed
graduating you will be able to work technician to help animals attain, maintain or
independently as a laboratory technician • Research technician recover optimal health and quality
in science and technology-related fields. • Quality assurance technician of life. Graduates are approved to
work at BESTPractice™ accredited
VIEW ALL OUR APPLIED veterinary clinics.
SCIENCE PROGRAMMES Please note: To enter this programme,
ONLINE AT UCOL.AC.NZ applicants must have completed the New
Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology
exercise and sport Industry Information* ( Veterinary Nursing Assistant) or
equivalent.
Our programmes include: JOB PROSPECTS
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE INCOME IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
AND SPORT SCIENCE (VETERINARY NURSING
Duration: 3 years full-time FEES ASSISTANT)
Location: Palmerston North Duration: 1 year, full-time
Gain specialised knowledge in the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Location: Palmerston North
area of physical conditioning, related • Personal training
to both health and sport performance. Upon successful completion, you
Client interaction, via practical clinical (REPs accredited) will be able to provide assistance to
experience, is a key component of this • Health education/ promotion veterinarians and veterinary nurses
programme. • Physical activity and nutrition in a companion animal practice, or
continue your studies with the New
VIEW ALL OUR advising Zealand Diploma in Vet Nursing
EXERCISE & SPORT • Health coordination Level 6.
PROGRAMMES ONLINE • Exercise rehabilitation
AT UCOL.AC.NZ • Athletic training Industry Information*
• Sports conditioning/ training
JOB PROSPECTS

INCOME

FEES

VIEW ALL OUR
VETERINARY NURSING
PROGRAMMES ONLINE
AT UCOL.AC.NZ

*Industry information regarding job prospects,

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www.occupationoutlook.mbie.govt.nz

THE FACULTY OF

Humanities & Business

UCOL’s Faculty of Humanities and Business will prepare you to become an
industry-ready professional. We offer a wide range of industry-valued qualifications
ranging from one semester through to three years full-time study.

business BUSINESS GRADUATE DIPLOMAS Industry Information*

Our programmes include: Duration: 1 year full-time JOB PROSPECTS

BACHELOR OF Location: Palmerston North INCOME
APPLIED MANAGEMENT
Duration: 3 years full-time Graduate Diploma in Accounting FEES
Location: Palmerston North
With practical industry experience, Upskill to become a professional CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
workplace assignments and case studies accountant and help organisational • Project manager
built into this degree, this programme leaders make smart financial decisions. • Business development
will prepare you for a successful career in This course will give you the expertise
business management. to manage financial information and the manager
skills to create and implement financial • Operations management
“The industry strategies. • Production planning
experience was a • Technical management
huge plus point for Graduate Diploma in Operations • Management accountant
me as I can go into the and Production Management • Financial accountant
work force and prove • Operations and production
that I already have Gain the knowledge and skills needed
Project Management for business sustainability, supply management
experience.” chain management, resource and
Ruchira capacity planning, quality management, VIEW ALL OUR BUSINESS
Nanayakkara and general business and project PROGRAMMES ONLINE
Graduate Diploma in management. AT UCOL.AC.NZ
Project Management
Graduate Graduate Diploma in Project Management

BECOME Advance your project planning skills and
part of a management expertise to ensure projects
community and resources are managed successfully
with UCOL’s Graduate Diploma in Project
When you come to study with Management.
us, you’ll become part of the
UCOL family. Our campuses in Note, you can complete both the Graduate
Palmerston North, Whanganui Diplomas (Grad Dip O&PM and Grad Dip
and Wairarapa are nurturing PM) in only 18 months, which includes a
places where you’ll find like- 6-month project based paper that can be
minded people. completed from anywhere in the world.

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creative & design Industry Information* Information
Technology
Our programmes include: JOB PROSPECTS
Our programmes include:
MASTER OF DESIGN INCOME
Duration: 18-months full-time GRADUATE DIPLOMA
Location: Palmerston North & Whanganui FEES IN INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Study with the best in the field. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Duration: 1 year full-time
Excel in a range of industries such as • Graphic design Location: Palmerston North
galleries, fashion houses, graphic design • Photography Computer Networks or
studios, film and television, printing and • Web design Software Development
publishing, web design, art studios, set • Animation Specialise as a software engineer
design and much more. • Visual art or computer networks with these
• Fashion design graduate diploma especially
POSTGRADUATE • Gallery curation developed for students with an
DIPLOMA IN DESIGN • Visual communications IT related Bachelor’s degree or
Duration: 1 year full-time IT work experience.
Location: Palmerston North & Whanganui VIEW ALL OUR
CREATIVE & DESIGN BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND
An exciting year of independent and PROGRAMMES ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
facilitated study focussing on either time- AT UCOL.AC.NZ Duration: 3 years full-time
based/print-based design, object design/ Location: Palmerston North
visual arts or fashion/textile design. “The same technology This degree is applied learning at its
that is used at Weta is best - with a dedicated software and
BACHELOR OF DESIGN AND ARTS what I have been taught hardware laboratory, learning Cisco
Duration: 3 years full-time at UCOL. I believe that networks and the completion of a
Location: Whanganui this experience, and large industry-based project you will
the guidance of my develop as a work-ready, qualified
Learn from the best in the field and gain lecturers gave me the graduate.
practical skills through intern projects, edge I needed to secure
drawing, art/design labs, history and my dream job.” NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN
theory professional practice. Includes a Ryan Serrano IT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
major area of study in either Visual Arts, Computer Graphic Duration: 1 year full-time
Textile/Fashion Design or Graphic Design. Design Graduate Location: Palmerston North
Gain fundamental skills across
BACHELOR OF APPLIED a broad range of core ICT areas
VISUAL IMAGING including: business information
Duration: 3 years full-time systems, computer hardware,
Location: Palmerston North networking and security, system
support and troubleshooting,
Dive into the fantastic world of visual programming, web and database
arts and gain industry-wanted skills technologies, and systems analysis.
for Photography, Design, Videography,
3D Modelling, Illustration and Visual Industry Information*
Journalism.
JOB PROSPECTS

INCOME

FEES

VIEW ALL OUR IT
PROGRAMMES ONLINE
AT UCOL.AC.NZ

*Industry information regarding job prospects,
income and fees has been sourced from
www.occupationoutlook.mbie.govt.nz

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how
to apply

1. Visit www.ucol.ac.nz or go to
your agent for programme info
and entry requirements.

2. Complete, sign and send your
international student application
along with all required certified
documents.

3. UCOL will assess your application.
4. Accept your Offer of Place and

apply for your Student Visa.
5. Pay your fees.
6. Inform us of your

travel arrangements.

Sandy Huang Emu Izaki Brian Close
International International International
Recruitment Advisor Recruitment Advisor Recruitment Advisor
(Greater China) (Japan/ASEAN) (India)
E [email protected] E [email protected] E [email protected]

+64 6 952 7000 Facebook/UCOLNZ
[email protected] @UcolNZ
@UCOLNZ
ucol .ac. nz UCOL_NZ

FLAVOUR OF OUR PEOPLE
C U LT U R E S
CFULALVTOUURROEFS
UCOL celebrates the diversity of - FESTIVAL -
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 Palmerston North. 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.

Students coming to UCOL from overseas
are encouraged to get involved, by doing
something interactive around their culture,
or to come along as a guest and soak up the
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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OUR PEOPLE

LILY CHEN HAYDEN
PRITCHARD
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY (APPLIED) STUDENT EXERCISE AND SPORTS
SCIENCE LECTURER
An interest in design brought Lily “When I am not in class my homestay
Chen from the South of China ‘Mum’ is taking me out exploring, Exercise and Sports
to UCOL, studying a Bachelor in or just spending time with me doing Science lecturer Hayden
ICT. While her studies are going normal things – it’s meant I haven’t got Pritchard combines his
well, it’s her lecturers and the homesick. We still have heaps planned research into strength and
homestay experience that have and I am hoping to see the snow soon”. physical conditioning with
really made their mark. his love of powerlifting.
Asking Lily what advice she would give
“The teachers are so good, the course to others who might be considering Hayden has an extensive
has a lot of papers I was interested in studying overseas she was quick to reply background in Raw Powerlifting,
– design, websites and programming, “Absolutely have fun and enjoy the new winning two Oceania titles
some of which I had no experience in, but environment, culture and opportunities, and competing at two World
the teachers are so supportive and they but when it comes to your studies, make Championships.
take the time answering questions.” sure you have good self-control. The
energy you put in will be the results you He is also certified as an
Lily’s secondary school was interested will get out”. Australian Weightlifting
in the opportunities for students to Federation (AWF) Club
go on to international study and her “The lecturers and your homestay family Weightlifting/Sports Power
parents felt the same. By using an make the experience feel whole, and give Coach Level 1, which he says
agent who was familiar with UCOL and you the support you need being in such a benefits both his research and
New Zealand the whole experience was new environment”. his students.
very straightforward and they all felt
confident with their decisions. “I’ve improved my ability to teach
students the proper techniques
“THE LECTURERS and exercise progressions to
AND YOUR HOMESTAY learn the Olympic Lifts.”
FAMILY MAKE THE
EXPERIENCE FEEL Hayden is a leading researcher
WHOLE, AND GIVE YOU at UCOL, with a number of
THE SUPPORT YOU his articles being published
NEED BEING IN SUCH in international journals. He
A NEW ENVIRONMENT” has presented at international
conferences, and his work is
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research.

“I am committed to
understanding the science
behind strength, and one reason
that my students relate well to
my teaching is because they
see me training as well as
researching in the areas that I
teach.”

Inspired by Hayden’s strengths,
UCOL has a Barbell Club run
by Hayden for the Bachelor of
Exercise and Sports Science
students.

“The group meets twice a
week and runs barbell training
sessions at our gym on campus.
It’s great to see our students
so motivated and putting into
practice what they have learned.”

OUR PEOPLE

ANDY HALEWOOD

SENIOR FURNITURE LECTURER AND JOINERY LECTURER

Learning from the ground up was a great way to develop
the skills that would lead Andy to become a lecturer in the
Diploma in Fine Furniture at UCOL. S​ tarting out working as an
apprentice on the tools gave Andy an appreciation of the work
that needed to be done.

He decided to share his knowledge and passion and joined UCOL. Having
had real experience and working in industry Andy wanted to ensure that his
students get out of the classroom. “When working with wood, it’s not enough
to have it ready to work on in the classroom. I want them to see how it’s
milled. They need to hear it, see it, smell it”.

“This is about more than designing and making a functional piece of furniture.
This is about taking a slab of wood and turning it into someone’s prized
possession. It’s definitely an art”.

ANKITA SIGDEL She says the industry placement The door to the science and technology
she completed at AgResearch Ltd’s field was truly opened for Ankita when,
SCIENCE GRADUATE Grasslands Campus in Palmerston North after completion of her UCOL placement
in her second year of the programme and qualification, she was selected to
Pursuing undergraduate study was the best thing that happened to her, work as a summer student at AgResearch,
was on Ankita Sigdel’s mind personally as well as professionally. New Zealand’s largest Crown Research
since finishing high school in her “It not only helped me to learn so Institute. Through this position she was
home country of Nepal. After many techniques and led to a summer able to gain even more experience and
spending some time at home internship but I also made really good tick another box on her CV.
in Kathmandu with family and friends there who are now like family here
taking a study break teaching in New Zealand.”
IELTS, Ankita decided to move to
New Zealand to study.

She had heard about UCOL’s
programmes providing hands on skills to
students, and had always wanted to learn
science by doing science, so enrolled and
moved to Palmerston North to undertake
the two year, National Diploma in Science
(Level 6)*.

While at UCOL, Ankita learnt the
laboratory techniques, theories and
process to become a skilled laboratory
technician.

* UCOL’s National Diploma in Science (Level 5 and 6) has since been
superseded by the New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6).

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OUR

PROGRAMMES

NGA- AKORANGA

We offer a wide variety of programmes
across our three faculties. There is
something for everyone. Take a look
at what we have to offer you.

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A GUIDE TO OUR PROGRAMMES

A GUIDE TO
ENTERING STUDY

We offer certificate, diploma
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
MASTERS have on offer, entry criteria and study pathways. If you have
LEVEL 9 any questions along the way, we are here to help.

OUR INTERNATIONAL Our international recruitment advisors are available to offer advice on which
RECRUITMENT ADVISORS programme of study will best suit your needs. They can also provide a list of
trusted UCOL agents available in your area who can provide on-the-ground support.
BRIAN CLOSE
International Recruitment Give our friendly international recruitment advisors a call on +64 6 952 7000 or
Advisor (India) email them via [email protected]. You can visit ucol.ac.nz for the
SANDY HUANG most detailed and up-to-date programme information or if you are currently in
International Recruitment New Zealand you can drop in and see us at one of our information centres.
Advisor (Greater China)
EMU IZAKI Corner of King and Princess Streets, Palmerston North
International Recruitment
Advisor (Japan/ASEAN) 16 Rutland Street, Whanganui

143 – 159 Chapel Street, Masterton

160 Oxford Street, Levin

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A GUIDE TO OUR PROGRAMMES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENT
English Language Certificate L3 (General) IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

English Language Certificate L3 (Applied) IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

English Language Certificate L4 (Academic) IELTS 5.5 or equivalent Photo credit: Education New Zealand

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME LEVEL PROGRAMME TYPE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OUTCOMES
Certificate L3
IELTS TOEFL (iBT) Cambridge OET NZCEL* PToE
B2 First (for (UCOL offer) (Academic)
Schools), C1
Advanced, C2
Proficiency

NZ Certificate in Score of 4.5 Level 2 (not offered
English Language by UCOL)
(General)

NZ Certificate in Score of 5 Level 3 (General)
English Language
(Applied)

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

NZ Certificate in Score of 5.5 Level 3 (Applied)
English Language
(Academic)

Certificate L4 General General or Academic: Score of 46 (with B2 with score of Minimum Grade Level 3 (Applied) Level 3 (Academic)
Score of 5.5 with no a writing score 162; no less than C or 200 in all
Certificate or band lower than 5 of 14) 154 in each skill subtests Level 3 (General) Level 3 (General)
Diploma at Level 5 Level 4 (General or or (Workplace)
NZ Certificate in General or Academic: Score of 35 (with B2 with score of Minimum Grade Employment)
Certificate or Diploma Exercise Score of 5 with no band a writing score 154; no less than C or 200 in all Level 4 (Academic) Score of 42 with no
at Level 6 or Level 7 lower than 5 of 14) 154 in each skill subtests band less than 36
Undergraduate Degree
at Level 7 General Academic: Score of Score of 46 (with B2 with score of Minimum Grade Score of 50 with no
Graduate Certificate 5.5 with no band lower a writing score 162; no less than C or 200 in all band less than 42
or Diploma at Level 7 than 5 of 14) 154 in each skill subtests

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

NZ Diploma in Enrolled Academic: Score of Minimum Grade
Nursing 6.5 with no band lower C+ or 300 in all
than 6.5 subtests

General Academic: Score of Score of 60 (with B2, C1, or C2 with Minimum Grade Level 4 (Academic) Score of 50 with no
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

Bachelor of Nursing Academic: Score of Minimum Grade
6.5 with no band lower C+ or 300 in all
than 6.5 subtests

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

Bachelor Honours
at Level 8

Masters at Level 9

* UCOL offers NZCEL Level 3 and 4 only. 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 programme you are interested in studying.
requirements and may stipulate that specific grades be achieved.

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

China Successful completion of Year 12 Successful completion of High School Certificate – Year 12 with a
minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank or equivalent of 74 (e.g. Queensland
Fiji OP of 12 or less)
Hong Kong
India 2 years of Senior Secondary School Senior Secondary School Certificate plus successful completion of one
Indonesia year’s study at a recognised tertiary institution, or successful completion
Japan of a 2-year diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or completed
Korea Gaokao with a tier one score from the related province
Malaysia
Nepal Fiji School Leaving Certificate 65% Fiji Form 7 with aggregate 250 in best four subjects
Philippines in 4 academic subjects with a minimum of 50 in English
Thailand
USA HK Diploma in Secondary Education Three Hong Kong Advanced level passes with one at Grade C
Vietnam (HKDSE), minimum 4 x D passes or higher in academic subjects

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

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

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

High School Diploma Korean CSAT with a minimum score of 80%, or 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
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 Proficiency Certificate with a grade average of 80%
average of 65%

Higher School Certificate with Successful completion of one year’s study at a recognised tertiary
Superior Grades (grade B) in Year 4 institution

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

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
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 A GUIDE TO OUR PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME PAGES
STUDY ENGLISH LANGUAGE
A few notes to help you find all
the information you need on ENGLISH LANGUAGE .................................26
our programme pages.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
STUDY PATHWAYS PROGRAMME & IELTS LEVEL & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

These diagrams show These indicate what level the BEAUTY THERAPY .....................................28
you how some of our programme is and the IELTS CHEF TRAINING ........................................29
lower-level programmes entry criteria. You can use these CONSTRUCTION & ARCHITECTURE ...........30
can pathway into a higher to refer to the English Language ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ......................32
-level programme. requirement table on page 23. FINE FURNITURE ......................................33
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES ................34
SPECIFIC
FACULTY OF
ENTRY CRITERIA HEALTH & SCIENCES

Any specific entry criteria NURSING ....................................................36
additional to those in APPLIED SCIENCE ......................................37
the basic guide are EXERCISE & SPORT SCIENCE .....................38
noted underneath or VET NURSING .............................................39
alongside the relevant PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES ................40
programmes.
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
up-to-date
information.

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STUDY

English language

STUDY PATHWAYS Our English Language programmes will help you gain the
practical and academic English skills you need to succeed in
New Zealand Certificate in your studies or your career. Our aim is to give you the skills to be
English Language (General) confident and competent when communicating in English.

LEVEL 3 IELTS: 4.5 At UCOL we offer three New Zealand Certificate in English Language programmes ranging
from level 3 to 4. These programmes have varying IELTS entry criteria to cater for your
New Zealand Certificate in current English level.
English Language (Applied)
Each programme aims to extend your ability in all areas of English communication
LEVEL 3 IELTS: 5.0 (speaking, listening, reading and writing), prepare you for further English or mainstream
study, and extend your ability, confidence and comfort in a new country.
New Zealand Certificate
in English Language Enjoy the benefits of small class sizes and passionate lecturers who pride themselves on
LEVEL 4 IELTS: 5.5 creating a supportive environment for students to adjust to a new country and go on to
succeed.
> For more detailed
information about ENGLISH LANGUAGE
our English Language PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES
programmes, visit
ucol.ac.nz english language Level Length IELTS Fees1 Intakes

New Zealand Certificate L4 18 weeks 5.52 $7,500 Feb/July
in English Language L3 18 weeks /Sept
L3 18 weeks
New Zealand Certificate 5.02 $7,500 Feb/July
in English Language (Applied)
4.52 $7,500 Feb/July
New Zealand Certificate
in English Language (General)

1 Fees per programme for the year ending December 2019 2 IELTS or equivalent skills and knowledge. A diagnostic test
to identify the Level at which the student should begin studying may be used.

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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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ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

STUDY

beauty

STUDY PATHWAYS DIPLOMA IN CERTIFICATE IN
BEAUTY THERAPY BEAUTY SERVICES
Certificate in Beauty Services
LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4

Diploma in Beauty Therapy Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time
LEVEL 5
Start: February Start: February & August
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• A beauty therapist in a salon, spa or Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui Location: Palmerston North.
& Wairarapa Whanganui & Wairarapa (Feb intake only)
a cruise ship
• Salon manager IELTS: 5.5 IELTS: 5.0
• Sales rep
• Product trainer This programme provides a solid foundation Learn core treatments such as facials,
• Retail skincare into the world of beauty therapy. Delivered manicures, make-up, lash-tinting, waxing,
• Own your own business or work via a mixture of practical and theory classes, and brow shaping. A theory component
independent study and research. covers business awareness, professional
from home conduct, systems of the body, and the theory
• Make-up artist Regular client days are incorporated into the behind the treatments you perform.
• Mobile beauty operator learning process at UCOL’s Beauty Clinics,
providing you with real industry experience
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building skills and teamwork.

Specialist services and treatments covered
include: massage techniques, skin care,
spray tanning, make-up application,
electrolysis, microdermabrasion, brazilian
waxing & spa treatments.

Our Beauty students have opportunities to
be involved in some of the regions premier
events including Evento.

Specific Entry Requirements: Successful
achievement of the following (or equivalent):
National Certificate in Beauty Services
(Cosmetology) and National Certificate in Beauty
Services (Beautician) or Certificate in Beauty
Services Level 4

ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

STUDY

CHEF TRAINING

STUDY PATHWAYS NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA NEW ZEALAND
IN COOKERY (ADVANCED) CERTIFICATE IN COOKERY
New Zealand
Certificate in Cookery LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4

LEVEL 4 Duration: 1 year, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time

New Zealand Diploma Start: February & August Start: February & August
in Cookery (Advanced)
Location: Palmerston North. Location: Palmerston North.
LEVEL 5 Whanganui (Feb intake only) Whanganui & Wairarapa (Feb intake
only)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IELTS: 5.5
• Fine dining restaurants IELTS: 5.5
• Restaurants This one year culinary arts programme will
• Cafés advance your skills in professional cookery, Develop your creativity in the kitchen
• Bars planning, developing and costing menus, and get hands-on work experience
• Hotels managing staff allocations and restaurant in our training restaurants. This
• Function catering supervision. programme covers cold larder dishes,
• Cruise liners complex preparation and presentation
• Catering companies Our students learn from industry- techniques, hot dishes and a range
• Airlines experienced professionals and gain practical of patisserie and desserts. Combine
• Commercial catering businesses experience in our commercial kitchens practical cooking skills with knowledge
and restaurants in Palmerston North and on how a professional kitchen is run.
Whanganui.

Specific Entry Requirements: Successful
completion of New Zealand Certificate in Cookery
(Level 4) or equivalent qualification and/or
experience.

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ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

STUDY

Construction & Architecture

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Construction Management
with strands in Construction Management & Quantity Surveying strand
LEVEL 6 Staircase to further study
Duration: 2 years, full-time Start: February to become an:
Location: Palmerston North IELTS: 6.0 • Estimator
• Procurement manager
More than just a building course, this programme is the • Senior cost manager
ideal qualification for students who want to work as a
construction manager or quanitity surveyor. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Quantity Surveying strand
From the start to the completion of residential as well as commercial building Staircase to further study to
projects, the New Zealand Diploma in Construction will provide you with become a:
extensive construction training, the knowledge and the skills for a successful • Senior quantity surveyor
career in either construction management or quantity surveying. • Registered quantity surveyor
• Estimator
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be qualified to enter • Quantity surveying
employment in construction management or quantity surveying under the
supervision of a more experienced practitioner relevant to your chosen area consultant/contractor
of expertise. • Quantity surveying tutor

This qualification also provides employers and consumers with the confidence
that construction and building projects are being effectively planned and
organised and with sound financial management that meet the requirements
of New Zealand legislation, Codes of Practice, and New Zealand and Australian
Standards.

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ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA Post-study
IN ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY work rights

LEVEL 6 Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have
recently announced changes to post-study
Duration: 2 years, full-time work rights for international students.
The proposed changes were as a result
Start: February Location: Palmerston North of some international students seeking
to gain employment opportunities using
IELTS: 6.0 education as a pathway.

Gain the knowledge and skills to work independently as an The proposed changes by INZ focused on ensuring that
architectural technician on small to medium scale build projects the available pool of employment talent matched the
from all stages to completion. This programme also provides aspirations of New Zealand industries. The changes
the opportunity to gain the competency to work on large and/or also recognised the importance of the ‘regions’, but
complex building projects under the supervision of an experienced encouraging prospective international students to enrol in
architectural technician, designer or architect. regional educational providers.

For example, one of the key initiatives offers students,
outside of Auckland, the opportunity to get an additional
year of work experience on completion of their qualification
at Level 4-6, before December 2021. The two-year open
post-study work visa enables graduates to gain hands on
experience to support their career and employability.

UCOL offer a range of New Zealand Diplomas and pathway
programmes that will support you to gain this work
experience on graduation.

Subject areas include: • Cookery;
• Construction; • Photography;
• Architectural Technology; • Beauty; and
• Furniture Design; • Applied Science.
• Veterinary Nursing;
• Engineering;

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In addition, Immigration New Zealand provided the
opportunity to receive a three-year post study open
Graduates will be able to work as an architectural work visa for graduates at degree Level 7, or above. This
technician, but with further training, career options include: provides UCOL with the potential to focus enrolment on
undergraduate levels.
• Architectural designer • Landscape architect
The above subject areas can be paired with the New
• Senior architectural • Design manager Zealand Certificate in English Language to support your
designer educational pathway and enhance your career prospects.
• Consultant design
• Architect practice owner The changes are intended to support the attraction of
international students studying at higher levels and
• Interior designer • Or in another field preserve a pathway to residence for those with the skills
• Urban designer related to construction, and qualifications New Zealand needs, specifically through
planning or design. the link between more generous post-study work rights to
higher level qualifications.

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ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

STUDY

electrical

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Electrical & electronic design
Electrical Engineering Strand • Industrial automation & control
• Power system design
LEVEL 6 • Or staircase to further study
Duration: 2 years, full-time Start: February
Location: Palmerston North IELTS: 6.0 “I chose to go to UCOL
because the courses
Study the principles and practices for the design and
development of electronics used in computer engineering, were a stepping stone
telecommunications and the power supply industries. into a trade and the work
was relevant to what you
Highly sought by employers, an electrical engineering technician deals
with engineering problems and activities that require knowledge and use of would be doing in the
analytical techniques and procedures. To get started in this career, you must real world.”
gain certification as an Engineering Technician with the Institute of Professional
Engineers, New Zealand (IPENZ).   Tom Wilson

You can also gain this certification if you live in other areas of the world that Engineering
are part of the Dublin Accord.  The Dublin Accord is an agreement for the Graduate
international recognition of Engineering Technician qualifications and currently
offered in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Korea, New Zealand, South Africa, United
Kingdom and the United States.

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
be both nationally and internationally recognised to begin your career.

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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ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

STUDY

fine furniture

DIPLOMA IN FINE FURNITURE

LEVEL 5
Duration: 2 years, full-time Start: February
Location: Palmerston North IELTS: 5.5

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

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES

faculty of Engineering & Applied Technologies Level Length Fees1 Levin
IELTS (per year) Intakes Masterton
BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING Whanganui
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Palmerston Nth
Certificate in Beauty Services
L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb •••
CHEF TRAINING L4 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb •••
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced)
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb/Aug ••
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) L6 2 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb •
New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology L5 2 years 5.5 $20,5003 Feb •
Diploma in Fine Furniture

1 Fees per year for the year ending December 2019 2 February intake only 3 The fees for the 2nd year of this programme will be $21,500

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FACULTY OF

HEALTH & SCIENCES

Our Health & Science study areas include:
Nursing, Exercise & Sport, Applied Science

and Vet Nursing & Animal Care

HEALTH & SCIENCES

STUDY

NURSING

STUDY PATHWAYS

New Zealand Certificate in Study and BACHELOR OF NURSING

Career Preparation (Nursing Pathway) LEVEL 7
LEVEL 4 Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February & July
Location: Palmerston North & Whanganui. Wairarapa (Feb intake only)
New Zealand Bachelor IELTS: 6.5 (in each band)
Diploma in
Enrolled of Nursing UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing provides learning
Nursing LEVEL 7 opportunities to enable you to become a New
LEVEL 5 Zealand Registered Nurse, providing competent,
comprehensive nursing care.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Hospitals It’s the personal approach from our industry experienced lecturers
• Community agencies that sets us apart and gives UCOL’s Bachelor of Nursing graduates an
• Pharmaceutical companies excellent professional reputation both here and overseas.
• Government departments
Each student is assigned their own personal tutor to guide them right
PROPGARTAHMWMAEYS through their nursing journey, which includes up to 160 hours of clinical
placements in the first year. Later in the programme these clinical
experiences will include primary health care, medical and surgical, and
mental health settings.

For over 30 years, UCOL’s Nurse Education Team has ensured industry
relevant education to prepare graduates for a professional career as a
registered nurse.

NEW ZEALAND

CERTIFICATE IN STUDY

& CAREER PREPARATION
(NURSING PATHWAY)

LEVEL 4

Duration: 19 weeks, full-time

Start: February & July

Location: Palmerston North & Whanganui.
Wairarapa (July intake only)

IELTS: 5.5

Prepare to study at diploma and degree
level in the Health Sciences, including
Nursing. Please note international
students will still need to acheive IELTS
6.5 to gain entry into further nursing
qualifications such as the Bachelor of
Nursing.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

Overseas Registered Nurses may be eligible for
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the
Bachelor of Nursing. On completion of an RPL
assessment an individualised learning plan will be
provided for each student.

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HEALTH & SCIENCES

STUDY

applied science

OTHER NURSING PROGRAMMES

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA STUDY PATHWAYS NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA
IN ENROLLED NURSING IN APPLIED SCIENCE
New Zealand Certificate
LEVEL 5 in Applied Science LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5
Duration: 18 months, full-time Duration: 1 year, full-time
Start: February & September New Zealand Diploma Start: February & July
Location: Whanganui in Applied Science LEVEL 5 Location: Palmerston North
IELTS: 6.5 IELTS: 5.5
New Zealand Diploma Gain the skills required to be able to
This programme prepares students to in Applied Science LEVEL 6 work with supervision in entry-level
become an enrolled nurse through a positions in science and technology-
combination of theoretical knowledge CAREER OPPORTUNITIES related fields including manufacturing
and practical experience. Successful • Industrial laboratory and regulatory industries, field work,
graduates are eligible for registration research and development.
through the Nursing Council of New technician
Zealand (NCNZ) and provide nursing care • Research technician Specific Entry Requirements: At least two
under the direction and delegation of a • Quality assurance technician academic subjects with a score of 60% or
New Zealand Registered Nurse or other more, and at least two science subjects.
registered health practitioner in a range
of healthcare settings. NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA
IN APPLIED SCIENCE
CERTIFICATE IN
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT LEVEL 6
FOR REGISTERED NURSES Duration: 1 year, full-time
Start: February & July
LEVEL 7 Location: Palmerston North
Duration: 12 weeks, full-time IELTS: 6.0
Start: 3-4 intakes per year
Location: Palmerston North Gain the skills required to be able to
IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no work independently as a laboratory
band lower than 5.5 technician in science and technology-
OET: B Pass related fields including manufacturing
and regulatory industries, field work,
This certificate is aimed at NZ Registered research and development.
Nurses who have been out of practice
for over five years or the overseas Specific Entry Requirements: New Zealand
qualified nurse seeking registration with Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) or an
the Nursing Council of New Zealand equivalent Level 5 Science qualification.
(NCNZ). It provides the opportunity to
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NCNZ Competencies for Registered Nurse
Scope of Practice (2007).

Specific Entry Requirements: Candidates must
be either: NCNZ registered nurses who have
been out of the nursing workforce for over
five years or Nurses who hold a registration
from another country and meet the NCNZ
requirements to undertake a Competence
Assessment Programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Some of our nursing & health
programmes require specific entry
criteria such as a police check,
declaration of any previous criminal
convictions and a health declaration
form.

HEALTH & SCIENCES BACHELOR OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

STUDY LEVEL 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February
EXERCISE Location: Palmerston North
& SPORT IELTS: 6.0

STUDY PATHWAYS This programme aims to develop independent and
confident individuals with specialised knowledge
New Zealand Certificate in the area of physical conditioning, related to both
in Exercise health and sport performance.
LEVEL 4
Learn how the body responds, adapts to, and recovers after exercise, how
Bachelor of Exercise and diet affects performance, and how health conditions like diabetes, obesity
Sport Science LEVEL 7 and heart disease can be managed under an exercise programme.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You will also have the opportunity to learn how to test, train and motivate
• Personal trainer (REPs sports athletes and teams to reach peak performance. All of this will be
passed on to you by our highly skilled and enthusiastic lecturers in your
accredited) classrooms - UCOL’s two Exercise Physiology Testing Laboratories and
• Health promotion/education fully equipped gym.
• Physical activity and nutrition
Client interaction, via practical clinical experience, is a key component of
advisors this programme.
• Health coordinator
• Exercise rehabilitation ScpApSAcrrrrppiiddiiooeemmggCCccrriiiieennffaaiirraammccttlliiEEffmmcciinnccooeeaanntt..rrttvveeyyiicc,,RRttooiieeoorrqqnnhhuussaaiivvrriisseeeemmrrggeeaaeeqqiinnuunnttiieerrssddee:: ddAAtthh.. ppaaSSoottttuullcciiddcceeeeeerrttnncciifftthhiisscceeaammccttkkeeuussaappttnnrrhhididoooorrddlleeddttooccaallttaahhccrruueeaarrttssrriiooeeeennccnnoottoonnCCffddooaassmmnneeyyppmmpprrrreeeeeehhssvvtteeiieennoorruussooiissvvffeetthhFFeeiirrsstt
• Athletic trainer
• Sports conditioning/trainer NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN EXERCISE
• Sports coordinator
• Sports analysis LEVEL 4
• Teaching (following one year Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
Start: February & July
at teacher’s college) Location: Palmerston North, Whanganui & Levin
IELTS: 5.5

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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HEALTH & SCIENCES

STUDY

vet nursing
& ANIMAL CARE

STUDY PATHWAYS NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE
IN VETERINARY NURSING IN ANIMAL TECHNOLOGY
New Zealand Certificate (VETERINARY NURSING
in Animal Technology LEVEL 6 ASSISTANT)
(Vet Nursing Assistant)
LEVEL 5 Duration: 1 year, full-time LEVEL 5

New Zealand Diploma Start: February & July Duration: 1 year, full-time
in Veterinary Nursing
Location: Palmerston North Start: February & July
LEVEL 6
IELTS: 6.0 Location: Palmerston North
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Veterinary nurse Prepare for a hands-on, satisfying career IELTS: 5.5
• Animal health laboratory technician as a veterinary nursing professional.
• Assistant in cattery or kennels Discover the rich rewards of working with
• Pet shop or grooming service Gain the technical veterinary nursing animals. Upon successful completion,
• Zoos skills for a clinic environment and the you will be able to provide assistance to
• Department of Conservation ability to manage patients and clients and veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a
• SPCA and welfare organisations follow protocols in all aspects of a clinical companion animal practice, or continue your
• Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries veterinary practice. Learn to care for all studies with the New Zealand Diploma in Vet
• Wildlife rehabilitation kinds of companion animals, work as a team Nursing Level 6.
• Guide or police dog services with other professionals and solve problems.
• Teaching institutes Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants are
The programme covers anaesthesia and required to demonstrate previous experience
surgery, diagnostics, medical nursing and working with animals in a CV or a separate written
management of veterinary nursing services. attestation.

Specific Entry Requirements: New Zealand
Certificate in Animal Technology with Veterinary
Nursing Assistant Strand or equivalent.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Some of our animal health programmes require specific entry criteria such as such as a police check,
declaration of any previous criminal convictions and a health declaration form including tetanus
status.

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FACULTY OF HEALTH & SCIENCES

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES

faculty of Health & Sciences Level Length Fees1 Levin
IELTS (per year) Intakes Masterton
Bachelor of Nursing Whanganui
Certificate in Competency Assessment Palmerston Nth
for Registered Nurses
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing L7 3 years 6.52 $22,500 Feb/July • • •3
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science L7 up to 12 6.0 $8,500 3-4 •
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science weeks per year
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing •
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology L5 18 months 6.52 $33,7504 Feb/Sep •
(Veterinary Nursing Assistant) •
L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •
•
L6 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July
•
L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb/July

L6 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July

L5 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb/July

1 Fees per year for the year ending December 2019 2 IELTS 6.5 must be achieved in all bands 3 February intake only

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FACULTY OF

HUMANITIES
& BUSINESS

Our Humanities & Business
study areas include: Arts & Design,
Photography, Interior Design, Business,

Information Technology and
English Language.

HUMANITIES & BUSINESS POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS

STUDY MASTER OF DESIGN LEVEL 9 POSTGRADUATE
DIPLOMA IN DESIGN LEVEL 8
Visual Arts Duration: 18 months, full-time
& Imaging Duration: 1 year, full-time
Start: February
STUDY PATHWAYS Start: February
Location: Palmerston North & Whanganui
Certificate in Location: Palmerston North & Whanganui
Arts & Design IELTS: 6.5
IELTS: 6.5
LEVEL4 Take your passion for design to the next
New Zealand Diploma 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-
in Arts & Design art/design theory and original academic/ based/print-based design, object design/
LEVEL 5 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 DESIGN AND ARTS LEVEL 7
Bachelor of Creative Media
LEVEL 7 With Majors in Visual Arts, Textiles/Fashion Design & Graphic Design
Duration: 3 years, full-time
Postgraduate Diploma in Design Start: February & July Location: Whanganui IELTS: 6.0
LEVEL 8
The Bachelor of Design and Arts embodies the idea that artists and designers
Master of Design of all kinds benefit equally from both collaborative and individual learning
LEVEL 9 environments. For this reason this programme brings design and art disciplines
together to benefit from the creative energy that results from collaborative
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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
• Theatre and prop
• Visual art • Marketing
design
• Fashion design • Movie industry • Photography

• Gallery curation • Television

• Videography • Product design

HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE MEDIA NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA
IN ARTS AND DESIGN
LEVEL 7
Duration: 3 years, full-time LEVEL 5
Start: March Location: Palmerston North IELTS: 6.0
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Create the unexpected and ignite your creativity. Equip yourself with the
knowledge, skills and competencies for working in the creative industries with Start: February & July
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, Location: Whanganui
intuition, critical thought and reasoning to the creation of meaningful outcomes for
clients in the workplace. IELTS: 5.5

Through sampling different areas in the industry in your first year, you are able to Learn from the best in the field and gain
discover your true creative self and your technical abilities before specialising in studio glass skills through hot and kiln-
one of the five main areas: based projects, drawing, mixed-media labs,
art/design history and theory.
• Photography - explores all areas of the photographic industry covering
technical and creative aspects

• 3D Design - character modelling for gaming and film

• Illustration - explores the translation of drawings into illustrations

• Visual Journalism - communicate data and information in a creative visual way

• Video - explore the moving image as your medium for story telling

Utilise your skills as you spend your third year of study in our new Industry
Immersion workspace. Collaborate with colleagues to effectively solve problems
that will add value to your community.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Photography Some of our arts & design programmes may require
• Graphic design/illustration submission of a portfolio of work.
• 3D modeling (animation, storyboard artist, illustrator)
• Visual journalism (photo journalist, documentary maker, infographics

designer)
• Video (television producer, television director, documentary maker)

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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: Palmerston North IELTS: 6.0

Focussing on the exciting diversity of contemporary professional STUDY
photography, this programme provides the opportunity to develop
advanced knowledge in solving visual problems through idea interior
generation, composition, lighting and using various equipment. design

We’ll introduce you to a range of photographic ideas from fashion and advertising NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA
through to wedding and portrait, product and still life, documentary and video, IN INTERIOR DESIGN
architecture and food. Build your industry portfolio and develop your creative talent (RESIDENTIAL)
in a practical, career focussed way.
LEVEL 5
UCOL brings you strong links with the photographic industry and opportunities Duration: 1 year, full-time
to showcase your work on a local, national and global stage. UCOL Photography Start: February
students have attained unprecedented success at the NZIPP Iris Professional Location: Palmerston North
Photography Awards, achieving New Zealand Student of the Year for twelve IELTS: 5.5
consecutive years, New Zealand Tertiary Institution of the Year for eight consecutive
years and winner of the Canon Eyecon Award for six consecutive years. This programme covers all aspects of
residential interior design including:
Past students have gone on to craft successful careers in areas of fashion, wedding, studying colour, history of interior design,
portrait, newspaper and architecture, here and abroad. furnishings, drafting, CAD, design theory,
ergonomics, kitchen and bathroom design,
Specific Entry Requirements: Students must have successfully completed the New Zealand building technology, materials, finishes and
Diploma in Photography (Level 5). lighting.

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 5 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Interior designer (residential)
Duration: 1 year, full-time Start: February • Interior design product specifier
Location: Palmerston North IELTS: 5.5 • Colour consultant
• Design stylist
An introduction to photography as a medium to express creative ideas. This • Design project coordinator
programme covers solving visual problems through idea-generation, composition,
lighting, use of equipment, image processing and presentation.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Photo-journalist
• Newspaper photographer
• Photographer/designer • Photographic assistant
• Fashion, wedding, food or

architectural photographer

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STUDY New Zealand Diploma in Business HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

business (Leadership & Management) New Zealand Diploma in Business
LEVEL5 (Administration and Technology)
STUDY PATHWAYS
LEVEL5
New Zealand Diploma in
Business (Accounting)

LEVEL5

Bachelor of Applied Management
LEVEL 7

Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in
in Operations and in Project Business Information
in Accounting Production Management
LEVEL7 Management Systems*
LEVEL7 LEVEL7 LEVEL7

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: Palmerston North Location: Palmerston North
Location: Palmerston North
IELTS: 6.0 IELTS: 6.0
IELTS: 6.0
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 • Project manager
• Operations management • Management accountant • Business development manager
• Production planning • Financial accountant • Operations manager
• Technical management • Operations and production
• Quality management
• Product management management

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HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

OTHER BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

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

• Accounting

• 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 HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

Information BACHELOR OF INFORMATION &
Technology COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (APPLIED)

STUDY PATHWAYS With strands in Business & Systems Analysis, Cyber Security, Data
Management & Analytics, IT Project Management, Network Engineering,
New Zealand Diploma in Software Engineering, System Administration & Web and Mobile
IT Technical Support LEVEL5 Development.
LEVEL 7
Bachelor of Information & Duration: 3 years, full-time Start: February & July
Location: Palmerston North IELTS: 6.0
Communications Technology
(Applied) LEVEL 7 UCOL’s Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Applied)
begins with a broad foundation in essential ICT skills and technologies
Graduate Graduate and progresses toward a number of specialist areas including software
Diploma in Diploma in engineering, systems analysis, databases, web development, networks
ICT (Computer ICT (Software installation, and project management.
Networks) Development) This three-year degree is industry aligned learning at its best. It includes
a final project or internship, which brings together and showcases the
LEVEL 7 LEVEL 7 skills you have developed and also allows you to push the boundaries by
providing innovative solutions to real-world requirements. UCOL’s Bachelor
Graduate Diploma in Business of Information and Communications Technology (Applied) graduates are
uniquely qualified, highly skilled, and have strong industry experience.
Information Systems
LEVEL 7

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A wide range of IT-related positions,
such as:
• Web developer
• Network security specialist
• Software architect
• Software contractor
• Software engineer
• Desktop support
• Corporate trainer
• Database architect
• Database administrator
• Game developer
• Security specialist
• 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
(SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) BUSINESS INFORMATION
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ICT SYSTEMS
(COMPUTER NETWORKS) LEVEL 7
Duration: 1 year, full-time LEVEL 7
LEVEL 7 Start: February & July Duration: 1 year, full-time
Duration: 1 year, full-time Location: Palmerston North Start: July
Start: February & July IELTS: 6.0 Location: Palmerston North
Location: Palmerston North Enhance your knowledge base and gain IELTS: 6.0
IELTS: 6.0 industry-needed skills through advanced
Enhance your knowledge base and gain study of the following areas: Gain the skills to deliver valuable insights
industry-needed skills through advanced • Software Engineering to business owners and managers by
study of the following areas: • Java Mobile analysing the use of information and
• Network design • Web Programming communication technologies. In this
• Network services • Advanced Database Concepts programme you will develop skills in
• Cisco • Project Management the analysis, design, development and
• Systems administration • Professional Practice management of business information
• Managerial and professional practice systems.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Software architect, tester, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Network designer or • Business analyst
contractor or engineer • IT project manager
administrator • Database architect or
• Desktop support
• Security specialist administrator

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & BUSINESS

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW & FEES

faculty of humanities & Business Level Length Fees1 Levin
IELTS (per year) Intakes Masterton
Whanganui
Palmerston Nth

ARTS & DESIGN L9 18 months 6.5 $37,5002 Feb ••
Master of Design $25,000 Feb ••
Postgraduate Diploma of Design L8 1 year 6.5 $21,500 Mar •
Bachelor of Creative Media $21,500 Feb/July
Bachelor of Design & Arts L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb •
New Zealand Diploma in Photography $21,500 Feb •
New Zealand Diploma in Photography L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design $21,500 Feb/July
New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) L6 1 year 6.0 •
$20,500 Feb/July •
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS L5 1 year 5.5 $21,500 Feb/July
Bachelor of Applied Management $20,500 July •
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Applied) L5 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb/July •
Graduate Diploma in Accounting $20,500 Feb/July •
Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management L5 1 year 5.5 $20,500 Feb/July •
Graduate Diploma in Project Management •
Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems L7 3 years 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July •
Graduate Diploma in Information & Communications Technology L7 3 years 6.0
(Software Development or Computer Networks) L7 1 year 6.0 $20,500 Feb/July •
New Zealand Diploma in Business L7 1 year 6.0 $21,500 Feb/July
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support L7 1 year 6.0 ••
L7 1 year 6.0 •

L7 1 year 6.0

L5 1 year 5.5
L5 1 year 5.5

1 Fees per year for the year ending December 2019 2 Fees listed are for the full duration of the 18 month programme.
Disclaimer: This booklet is for International Students only. The information on programmes and tuition fees is a guide and is subject to change

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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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