Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronic)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 6
- Duration
- Full-time - 2 Years (Part-time options available)
- Indicative fees
- NZ$28,116/yr
- Location
- Madras Street, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
NCEA level 2 with minimum 48 credits at Level 2 in 4 subjects including at least 12 credits in Mathematics, plus 10 literacy credits at level 1 or higher (for pre-2013 NCEA); or NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Engineering Pathway or equivalent. Alternative entry available based on relevant work/life experience.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic; 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking”
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