UNIVERSITY
ENTRANCE
REQUIREMENTS
2014
Information for
Waimea College Students
UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
2014
(Enrolment at a NZ University)
The following regulations apply to current Year 12 students who will
be completing NCEA Level 3/University Entrance in 2014, for entry to
university in 2015 (and beyond).
Note 1: The University Entrance criteria outlined below applies to first year, nonrestricted/open entry courses only.
Note 2: Not all first year courses at university are open entry. Many courses are limited
entry and have a separate application process, which may require additional entry
criteria in addition to University Entrance, and supporting evidence such as a portfolio
or interview.
Note 3: In addition to University Entrance, most universities have introduced a
Guaranteed Entry Score (GES) or Preferential Entry Scheme to guarantee entry into first
year courses.
For further details on individual universities and specific degree courses, please
check the individual university websites carefully or contact the school’s Careers
Adviser.
STANDARD (MINIMUM) UNIVERSITY ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS FROM 2014:
To gain this qualification students require:
 NCEA Level 3
 Three subjects at Level 3 or above, made up of:
 14 credits each, in three approved subjects
 Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
 5 credits in reading
 5 credits in writing
(Standards as specified – see NZQA website for further details)
 Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
 Achievement standards – specified achievement standards
 Unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623,
26626, 26627 – all three required).
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
The University of Canterbury has introduced new preferential entry requirements.
Students in the following categories will receive Preferential Entry to UC (subject to
gaining University Entrance):
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Students awarded a UC Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship.
Students who have been awarded a UC Emerging Leaders or Dux Scholarship.
Students with NCEA Level 3 who achieve an entry score of at least 120. (See the
UC website for an example showing how the entry score is calculated.)
Students who have been accepted for programme entry into the Bachelor of Fine
Arts Intermediate Year or the Bachelor of Music (Performance).
Students not meeting the requirements for Preferential Entry will be offered places
subject to priority and availability.
How to calculate your entry score from your NCEA Level 3 credits
Your entry score will be calculated by awarding points as in the following example:
Approved Subject
Excellence Credits Merit Credits
(best 24 credits per subject) (worth 4 points) (worth 3 points)
Achieved Credits
(worth 2 points)
Classical Studies
2
4
12
English
3
5
10
4
10
3
12
French
Geography
3
History
14
Subtotals
8
16
58
Best 80 credits
8
16
56
Calculate points
8 x 4 points = 32
16 x 3 points = 48 56 x 2 points = 112
Entry score: 32 + 48 + 112 = 192
Note: Excellence and Merit credits are counted first, then Achieved results as required
up to a maximum of 80 credits. In this example only 56 of the Achieved credits are
required. Unit standards can be counted towards your entry score and are worth 2
points.
Programme entry requirements still need to be met.
Students are advised to check the UC website for further details (www.canterbury.ac.nz)
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
University Entrance + 150 points Guaranteed Entry Score (or 180 points for
Architecture).
The Guaranteed Entry Score is calculated by awarding points to credits achieved at
Level 3 as follows:
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Excellence
4 points per credit
Merit
3 points per credit
Achieved
2 points per credit
The rank score is based on the student’s 80 best credits in University Entrance
approved subjects at Level 3 or higher, and weighted by the level of achievement.
(Both achievement standards and unit standards can be counted.)
A maximum of 24 credits in each subject may be counted
If students achieve fewer than 80 credits at Level 3 or higher, the rank score will
be based on the number that have been achieved.
Note: For students applying for Architecture and Building Science, 180 points is
required.
Students are advised to take approved university list subjects and achievement
standards wherever possible in their school programme both for university
entrance purposes and as the best preparation for university study.
Limited entry programmes require additional entry criteria and in some cases a
separate application process. For further information visit the Victoria University
website: www.victoria.ac.nz
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Preferential Entry to open-entry degree courses is given to students who have achieved
University Entrance (as outlined) and who have one or more of the following:
 NCEA Level 2 or Level 3 awarded with Merit or Excellence; and/or
 An acceptance of a place in a College of Residence; and/or
 An acceptance of a University of Otago undergraduate scholarship
 140 points in Level 3 approved subjects, calculated as follows:
Excellence
4 points per credit
Merit
3 points per credit
Achieved
2 points per credit
Limited entry programmes require additional entry criteria and in some cases a
separate application process. See the Otago University website for further details:
www.otago.ac.nz
MASSEY UNIVERSITY
University Entrance + 120 points Guaranteed Entry Score (over a maximum of 5
subjects).
The Guaranteed Entry Score is calculated using the same criteria as that shown for
Victoria University.
Limited entry programmes require additional entry criteria and in some cases a
separate application process. See the Massey University website: www.massey.ac.nz
AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY
University Entry + a ranking system similar to other universities will be applied. The
total number of points needed varies depending on the area of study/degree
programme and is based on your best 80 credits at Level 3 or higher, over a maximum
of 5 approved subjects, weighted by the level of achievement attained in each set of
credits.
Examples:
B.A.
150pts
B.Com
180pts
B.Sc
165pts
B.E(Hons)
250pts
Please note that these are the current regulations, applicable for the 2013 intake.
Students need to check the Auckland University website for updated information.
Limited entry programmes require additional entry criteria and in some cases a
separate application process. See the Auckland University website for further
information: www.auckland.ac.nz
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
The entry criteria for Lincoln University for 2013, remains at University Entrance.
WAIKATO UNIVERSITY
The entry criteria for Waikato University for 2013, remains at University Entrance.
Limited entry programmes require additional entry criteria and in some cases a
separate application process. See the Waikato University website for more information:
www.waikato.ac.nz
OTHER INSTITUTIONS
For courses at other institutions throughout New Zealand, please check the individual
websites and brochures for specific entry criteria.
If you are in doubt about the entry criteria for a specific university, institution or
programme, please check with the Careers Adviser.
The above information is intended as a guideline only. Students should check the
individual websites of the institution to ensure they have the correct information
specific to their chosen course of study.
Lyn Guilliard
Careers Advisor