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Universities New Zealand Auckland University of Technology Courses Certificate in Science and Technology

Certificate in Science and Technology
at Auckland University of Technology

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 33,234
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 5.5

Program Overview

This one-year certificate gives you a taste of university life, and helps you develop the knowledge and skills for further study at bachelor's level.

The Certificate in Science and Technology gives you an introduction to the main areas involved in studying engineering, computing or mathematics. It prepares you for further study at bachelor’s level. It's also a good option if you’re returning to study and want to develop your study skills.

Course Content
There are four pathways:
- Computing – leading to the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
- Engineering – leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Engineering Technology
- Mathematics – leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
All students complete the Academic Literacies course. Your other courses will be chosen to complement your pathway and the entry requirements of your proposed future degree studies. For example, engineering students focus on physics and mathematics, and computing students cover mathematics, problem solving and programming.

You study the following course:
- LSKL401 Academic Literacies (15 points)
Choose seven courses (105 points) from:
- COMP400 Foundation Programming (15 points)
- COMP401 Foundation Problem Solving (15 points)
- ENGE400 Introduction to Engineering (15 points)
- LSKL403 Tertiary English and Critical Thinking (15 points)
- MATH400 Foundation Mathematics (15 points)
- MATH401 Foundation Algebra (15 points)
- MATH402 Foundation Calculus (15 points)
- MATH403 Foundation Maths and Design (15 points)
- PHYS400 Foundation Physics A (15 points)
- PHYS401 Foundation Physics B (15 points)
- STAT400 Foundation Statistics (15 points)
Entry Requirement
Minimum entry requirements
- Completion of Year 12
- NCEA: 48 level 2 credits or higher, plus eight level 1 credits in at least one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Art History, Media Studies, Social Studies, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira, Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education
- CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff
International student entry requirements

English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with all bands 5.0 or higher; or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
Domestic
- $7,835 (for 120 points)
- ($6,901 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)
International
- $33,234 (for 120 points)
- ($32,300 tuition fees + $934 student services levy)

Cost Of Studying At Auckland University of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Certificate in Science and Technology at Auckland University of Technology