Study New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) – Architecture at Te Pukenga trading as Unitec in New Zealand, School of Bridgepoint

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways is your start to an exciting future in a variety of different architectural disciplines. This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in Architecture and Architectural Technology. It’s perfect for people who do not meet entry requirements for higher-level programme at Unitec, or those looking for a career start in a creative discipline. While this certificate programme is not equivalent to University Entrance, successful completion will allow you to progress to higher-level programmes at Unitec.Highlights:Speed your way into the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology and gain the maths required for entryTailored content for Architecture programmes means the content is relevant to the programme in which you want to enterA mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, critique sessions, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learningA chance to take engage with Unitec’s marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Which department am I in?

School of Bridgepoint

Study options

Full Time (16 Weeks)

Tuition fees

NZ$13,207.00 (US$ 7,878) per year

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Mt Albert Campus

139 Carrington Road,

Mt Albert,

Auckland,

1025, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (16 Weeks)

Tuition fees

NZ$13,207.00 (US$ 7,878) per year

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Mt Albert Campus

139 Carrington Road,

Mt Albert,

Auckland,

1025, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Academic Requirements:

To be eligible for the Architecture Pathway, you must meet one of the following:

UE numeracy or equivalent
A minimum total of 40 NCEA Level 2 credits across four approved subjects, including:
- 12 credits in English at Level 1 or higher; Or
A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) or an equivalent international qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate or Cambridge); Or
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (previously known as the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3)), or an equivalent qualification

General Admission:

Youll be 16 years old or older when the programme starts.
If youre under 16, youll need to complete an Early Release Exemption form. For more information on this process please see The Ministry of Educations website.

Special Admission:

Youll be 20 years old or older when the programme starts
Show evidence of your work, life, or study experience (e.g., a previous qualification or job history)
You will complete a pre-entry Skills review

Discretionary Admission:

Youre under 20 and dont meet the general admission requirements
Your level of preparedness for study at the required level will be reviewed and you will undertake a Skills Review.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.