About Bachelor Of Computing Systems in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
Do you want an exciting role in the ever-changing computing industry? The Bachelor of Computing Systems provides you with a strong undergraduate learning experience that will underpin your readiness to work in the computing industry. This programme is designed to build professional adaptive skills that will prepare you for the inevitable technical disruption and changes you will encounter in the IT industry, as well as progressively honing your technical skills and developing smart interpersonal skills to prepare you for the working environment. In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete an IT-related project in industry so that you can build up your working experience – a key advantage when looking for employment and presenting your CV to employers.
Highlights
- Industry based project in your final semester. This project is designed to further integrate knowledge gained throughout the programme in a practical situation that uses a wide range of skills.
- Student Exchange programme: option to spend one or two semesters studying overseas
- Numerous scholarships for both school leaver applicants, as well as for established second and third year students
- Flexible study structure so you can fit study around your life
- An applied computing qualification that equips you with the ability to cope with technological changes in this fast moving industry
- Emphasis on practical assessments and case study scenarios
- Upon successful completion of this programme you can go onto further study in Postgraduate Diploma in Computing and Master of Computing programmes.
Career Options
- Applications programmer
- Business analyst
- Database analyst
- Cyber-security analyst
- Game or app designer
- Information systems manager
- IT support (hardware)
- IT systems administrator
- Linux systems administrator
- Windows systems administrator
- Multimedia developer
- Network administrator
- Network and security analyst
- Network designer
- Tester
- Network engineer
- Internet and Web developer
- Software designer
Academic qualification equivalents
- Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : An overall IELTS band score (Academic Format) of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
- TOEFL : overall TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (writing 18)
- PTE : (Academic) with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
