Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electrical)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 6
- Duration
- Full-time - 2 Years (Part-time options available, up to 5 years part-time)
- Indicative fees
- NZ$28,116/yr
- Location
- Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
NCEA level 2 with min 48 credits at Level 2 in 4 subjects, including at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably algebra, calculus or trigonometry) and 10 literacy credits at level 1+ (pre-2013); OR NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Engineering Pathway or equivalent; alternative entry available via equivalent skills/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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