Under 20 years
NCEA Level 3 with at least 14 credits in each of 3 subjects.
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading
and 5 credits in writing.
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Join the booming IT industry. Our students learn by building real software, apps and products. Develop your problem-solving skills. You’ll spend half of your final year working on an industry project. Specialise in Applied Data Science, Cyber Security, Interaction Design, Networking and Infrastructure or Software Development.
A new degree designed with industry
Whitireia and Weltec are pleased to offer a new IT degree in 2019. The degree was designed with the IT industry to ensure our graduates are well-prepared with the skills required for the 21st century.
The degree offers five new majors and provides a well-rounded education designed for today's IT workplaces. You'll learn communication skills, management processes, teamwork and complete an industry project in your final year.
This degree has been accredited by the industry, represented by IT Professionals New Zealand.
Internship opportunities to prepare you for work
Whitireia and WelTec provide the training and support to take you from where you are now to roles in the industry. In some cases you can also obtain industry certification while you learn.
Many of our students work part-time in IT during their studies. There are internship opportunities to work in IT firms and gain paid work experience.
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