Bachelor of Information and Communications Technologies (Software Engineering)

Qualification: Bachelor
NZQF level: 7
Duration: Full-time 3 years (Part-time up to 5 years)
Indicative fees: NZ$26,572/yr
Location: Madras Street, Christchurch
Audience: International students

Entry requirements

University Entrance as specified by NZQA; OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Construction and ICT Pathway; OR a qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline. Alternative entry available via Recognition of Prior Learning.

English requirements

“If English is not your first language, please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. If you have achieved New Zealand University Entrance requirements, you are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 12 July 2026 · always confirm details with Ara Institute of Canterbury before applying.