Curriculum Handbook

University Entrance

University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university. To qualify you will need:

Approved subjects - 42 credits at Level 3 or higher, made up of:
- 14 credits in one approved subject
- 14 credits in another approved subject
- 14 credits from one or two additional domains or approved subjects
Literacy requirements - 8 credits in English or te reo Maori at Level 2 or higher, made up of:
- 4 credits in reading
- 4 credits in writing
Numeracy requirements - 14 credits in Numeracy at Level 1 or higher, made up of:
- credits in Mathematics or Statistics and Probability or Pangarau or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627.

Credits can be accumulated over more than one year. Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance this will appear on your Record of Achievement.

Information about discretionary and provisional entrance is available on the website of the New Zealand Vice Chancellors’ Committee, http://www.nzvcc.ac.nz

Tertiary Guide

This guide is indicative only. For precise course details and entry criteria, check the website and contact the University.

Study Areas	University, Polytech, College	Entry Requirements	Year 11 subjects	Year 12 Subjects	Year 13 Subjects
Agriculture Horticulture, Farm Management, Agriscience, Agricommerce	Massey University Lincoln University	University Entrance under NCEA 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in no more than 2 domains or approved subjects + Literacy and Numeracy Requirements* 14 credits in Maths at Level 1 or higher + 4 credits in Reading at Level 2 or higher + 4 credits in Writing at Level 2 or higher.	Maths A Science A English A	Statistics or Calculus, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, English.	Statistics or Calculus, Chemistry, Biology or Physics, English.
Architecture	Victoria University	As above. 80 credits at level three in four subjects from the approved list.	Art or Graphics Maths A Science	Design and/or Painting or Graphics Mathematics	Design and/or Painting or Graphics
Business / ICT	Otago University	As above.	Maths A	Calculus Statistics	Calculus Statistics
Education Teaching	Canterbury University	As above.	English A Maths A Science A	English A A band subjects	English A A band subjects
Engineering	Canterbury University	As above.	English A Maths A Science A	Chemistry Physics Calculus Statistics Biology	Chemistry Physics Calculus Statistics Biology
Health Sciences *Dentistry, Physio, Pharmacy, Nursing*		As above. Candidates will be ranked according to their best 80 credits at level three or higher over a maximum of five subjects weighted by the level of achievement attained in each set of credits. Excellence = 4 Merit =3 Achieved =2 Unit Standard =2 Not Achieved= 0	English A Maths A Science A	English A Maths Biology Chemistry Physics	English A Maths Biology Chemistry Physics
Heavy Machinery	NZ Army	Varies.
Journalism	Massey University	As above.	English A History or Geography	English A	English A
Law	Auckland University	As above.	English A History Classical Studies Geography Science A	English A History Classical Studies Geography Science	English A History Classical Studies Geography Science
Sports Management	Otago University	Selection is based on year twelve results – need 80-plus level two credits with minimum of 16 in each of their top four subjects.	English A P.E. Outdoor Ed. Science A	English A P.E. Outdoor Ed. Biology	English A P.E. Outdoor Ed. Biology
Visual Arts	Canterbury University	Achievement standard Visual Arts 3.3 (Level 3) in two Practical Art subjects and at least 14 credits in each of two other NCEA level three subjects.	Visual Art English A	Visual Art Photography Art History English A	Visual Art Photography Art History
Veterinary	Massey University	As above. Stringent selection criteria.	English A Science A Maths A	English A Chemistry Physics Calculus Statistics Biology	English A Chemistry Physics Calculus Statistics Biology

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