About New Zealand Certificate In Study And Career Preparation (level 4) - Applied Science in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher level study in conservation and biodiversity management. You’ll learn the relevant literacy, numeracy and scientific skills you will need to excel in your dream career.
As our human footprint increasingly makes its mark on the planet, conservation experts are in demand. In this programme, you’ll also get to explore how ecosystems function, and become a leader in the biosecurity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Highlights
- Tailored content for the Bachelor of Applied Science; this means the content is highly relevant to the Unitec programme in which you want to enter;
- In this programme you’ll already be a part of an applied science student body – you’ll be learning with other aspiring environmental scientists;
- Learn from lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you;
- A chance to complete a collaborative project in order to develop the skills you'll need for a career in biodiversity management;
- A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning;
- A chance to take engage with Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.
Career Options
- This programme prepares you for study toward a career in ecology, conservation, and biodiversity management
Academic qualification equivalents
- A minimum of 3 years secondary education
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 46 (writing 14)
- PTE : 42 with no score lowerthan 36
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 |
