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New Zealand Certificate In Study And Career Preparation (level 4) - Architecture in Unitec Institute of Technology

  • Duration : 4 months
  • Intake : February - July
  • Level : Certificate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 7,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 5.5
  • TOEFL : 46
  • PTE : 42


About New Zealand Certificate In Study And Career Preparation (level 4) - Architecture in Unitec Institute of Technology

Programme overview

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in Architecture and Architectural Technology. It's perfect for people that have completed secondary school, or have not completed secondary school and require university entrance qualifications, or those looking for a career in a creative discipline.

Highlights

  • Speed your way into the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology and gain the maths required for entry;
  • Tailored content for Architecture programmes this means the content is highly relevant to the programme in which you want to enter;
  • A mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, critique sessions, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning;
  • A chance to take engage with Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Career Options

  • This programme prepares you for study toward a career in architecture and architectural technology

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A minimum of 3 years secondary education

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS     :       5.5 with no band score lower than 5
  • TOEFL    :       Score of 46 (writing 14)
  • PTE         :       42 with no score lowerthan 36

Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) 3 year NZD 22056
Engineering (4 Courses) 2 Year - 3 Year NZD 22489 - NZD 22714
Science (2 Courses) 2 Year - 3 Year NZD 21200 - NZD 23150
Arts (1 Courses) 3 year NZD 22056
Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) 1 Year - 3 Year NZD 20145 - NZD 23150
Banking & Finance (1 Courses) 12 month NZD 19992
Management (3 Courses) 2 year NZD 22277 - NZD 23150

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.

General expenses Cost
(in NZ dollars)
Rent (per month) $800–$950
Groceries (per week) $100–$150
Gym membership (per year) $300
Entertainment (per week) $50
Milk (per litre) $3
Coca Cola (per can) $2
Cup of Coffee $3–$5
Lunch from University food hall or campus café $7–$12
Local calls made from a cell-phone $0.50–$1.50
Taxi - 5 km ride $10–$12
Movie ticket $10–$14
Visit to doctor $45–$85

Know more about Studying in New Zealand

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Entrance Exams in New Zealand TOEFL: 74 | IELTS: 6 |PTE: 53
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 7,500

Total

$ 7,500