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Bachelor of Contemporary International Studies (BCIS)

Qualification: Bachelor
Duration: Three years, full-time (360 credits, 24 papers)
Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Domestic students: University Entrance required.

English requirements

IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)

“IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5 or equivalent score on an acceptable international English proficiency test”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with IPU New Zealand before applying.