There are various ways that you can apply for admission to The University of Auckland for Faculty of Education programmes. You need to understand how to apply to the University and what qualifications you require for admission for the programme you wish to study.
The information in this section applies to New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents wanting to apply for undergraduate study at the Faculty of Education. For help with understanding our entry requirements please contact the Admissions Office on +64 9 373 7599 ext 85013 or 82867. If you are an international student please contact our international student advisers on +64 9 373 7513 or visit www.auckland.ac.nz/international
- General admission information
- Admission from New Zealand secondary school qualifications in 2009
- Guaranteed admission scores
- What if you don’t get the guaranteed score?
- What if you don’t met the entry requirements?
- Other admission categories
- Additional requirements
General admission information
Minimum age
If you have not reached the age of 16 years by 31 December in the year preceding that in which admission is sought, you would not normally be eligible for admission to The University of Auckland.
English language requirements
You must meet certain standards of English language proficiency. You will meet these if English is your first language, or if you have a New Zealand University Entrance qualification (eg, from NCEA or CIE).
Equity groups of students
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all who have the potential to succeed at The University of Auckland. All faculties are committed to increasing the participation and success of students from equity groups, including students from low socio-economic backgrounds, students with disabilities, Māori and Pacific students.
Admission from New Zealand secondary school qualifications in 2009
To be admitted to The University of Auckland you must gain the University Entrance Standard and meet any specific additional requirements for the qualification you wish to study.
See the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website (www.nzqa.govt.nz) for a list of approved subjects for University Entrance.
- Results must be taken over the last two years of Year 13 equivalent study (eg, NCEA Level 3/CIE), but in exceptional circumstances credits gained over more than two consecutive years will be considered
National Certificate of Educational Achievement - (NCEA) Level 3
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The University Entrance Standard |
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You will be qualified for entrance to a New Zealand university in 2009 if you have obtained:
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To be admitted to The University of Auckland you must gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.
- You will be allocated a rank score based on your 80 best credits at Level 3 or higher over a maximum of five approved subjects, weighted by the level of achievement attained in each set of credits.
- If you achieve fewer than 80 credits, the rank score will be based on those credits you have gained at Level 3 over a maximum of five approved subjects and weighted by the level of achievement.
- The approved subjects are determined by NZQA and a list is available at www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea
- You are strongly encouraged to take achievement standards as preparation for University studies.
- NCEA Level 3 credits achieved in Year 12 may be counted towards the 80 best credits required for ranking purposes.
- All applicants will be ranked. It is possible for a student with fewer than 80 credits but with a number of Excellence or Merit grades to be ranked above a student with 80 credits who has not achieved as well in terms of Excellence or Merit grades.
The rank score will be calculated by awarding four points for Excellence, three for Merit and two for Achieved for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3 in the last two years. The maximum available score is 320.
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Example of how a rank score for NCEA Level 3 is calculated | ||||
| Subject | Standard
Type |
Results | Calculation | Score |
| Chemistry | Achievement | 4 Merit
8 Achieved |
4x3 points
8x2 points |
28 |
| English | Achievement | 4 Excellence
8 Merit 8 Achieved |
4x4 points
8x3 points 8x2 points |
56 |
| Mathematics | Achievement, Unit | 8 Excellence
6 Merit 16 Achieved |
8x4 points
6x3 points 10x2 points* |
70* |
| History | Achievement | 14 Achieved | 14x2 points | 28 |
| Rank score | 182 | |||
| *Maximum 24 credits per subject. Any points above this limit are excluded. | ||||
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
If you are applying for admission to The University of Auckland in 2009 based on Cambridge International Examinations taken in New Zealand schools, you will be required to meet the following University Entrance Standards, as established by the New Zealand Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (NZVCC).
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The University Entrance Standard |
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* Should an applicant obtain 3 "D" grades, totalling fewer than 120 UCAS Tariff points, the applicant may include points from any one additional subject available for CIE to make up the difference between 90 and 120 points. |
Note: NZVCC has recognised Business Studies as equivalent to an approved subject.
To be admitted to The University of Auckland you must gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.
- You will be ranked according to your UCAS Tariff score total accumulated over a maximum of six subject units in the last two years, in subjects at AS, A2 or A Level from subjects that match those of NCEA.
- Where a student has studied more than 6 subject units the best 6 scores will be used.
The rank score will be calculated from your UCAS Tariff points as shown in the table below. The maximum rank score is 360. A CIE rank score may differ from the UCAS Tariff used for university entrance because only subjects equivalent to approved NCEA subjects are used for ranking.
| Level |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
| AS |
60 |
50 |
40 |
30 |
20 |
| A |
120 |
100 |
80 |
60 |
40 |
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Example of how a rank score for NCEA Level 3 is calculated | |||||
| Subject | Level | Subject
units |
Results | Tariff
points |
Score |
| History | AS | 1 | D | 30 | Nil |
| Chemistry | A | 2 | B | 100 | 100 |
| English | AS | 1 | C | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | A | 2 | C | 80 | 80 |
| Physics | AS | 1 | B | 50 | 50 |
| Rank score | 270 | ||||
| *Maximum 24 credits per subject. Any points above this limit are excluded. | |||||
International Baccalaureate (IB)
You may also apply for entry to The University of Auckland based on International Baccalaureate results. To be admitted to the University you must gain the IB Diploma (24 points minimum) and be selected into a programme. Applicants will be ranked according to their IB score.
Guaranteed admission scores
The following table shows the admission requirements for school leavers who are New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents seeking admission into Faculty of Education undergraduate programmes. If you achieve the required score and meet the additional requirements for your programme you will be offered a place. Please note that NCEA, CIE and IB use different scales and scores.
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2009 Faculty of Education undergraduate admission requirements for school leavers who are New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents | ||||
| Programme | NCEA Level 3 | CIE | IB | Additional requirements |
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Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd(Tchg)) |
120 | 110 | 24 | Interview. Referees’ reports. Demonstrate the potential
to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council*. |
| Bachelor of Human Services (BHumServ) | 120 | 110 | 24 | Interview. Referees’ reports. Other checks on suitability. |
| Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) | 120 | 110 | 24 | Interview. Referees’ reports. Demonstrate the potential
to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council*. |
| Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | 120 | 110 | 24 | Interview. Referees’ reports. Demonstrate the potential
to meet the requirements of the Social Workers Registration Act. |
| Diploma of Teaching (DipTchg) | 120 | 110 | 24 | Interview. Referees’ reports. Demonstrate the potential
to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council*. |
| *. If you are applying for a teaching programme, you must demonstrate the potential to meet the New Zealand Teachers Council (NZTC) criteria for provisional
registration, which involves making a declaration of criminal convictions and a declaration of health conditions. | ||||
What if you don’t get the guaranteed score?
Applicants who achieve the University Entrance Standard but do not achieve the scores indicated on the table will be considered on a case by case basis. Selection will take into account any of the following factors according to the programme you are applying for:
- your performance in any relevant subjects
- eligibility for a targeted admission scheme
- results of an interview where deemed appropriate to determine your potential for success in the programme.
If you are successful in gaining a place, you may have conditions placed on your enrolment.
Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the University Entrance Standard will be invited to interview and will be offered a place in the programmes in the Faculty of Education if the additional requirements are met.
What if you don’t met the entry requirements?
If you don’t meet the academic requirements to gain admission to the University, or you want to improve your learning skills and/or confidence before getting into tertiary study, we have pathways that can help you.
The Faculty of Education offers two one-year foundation certificates that can bridge you into tertiary study:
Successful completion of either of these foundation certificates allows admission to The University of Auckland for Faculty of Education undergraduate programmes. Applicants will be offered a place provided the additional requirements are met.
Other admission categories
Special Admission
If you are over 20 on the first day of semester, are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident, and have no formal University Entrance qualification, you may be eligible for Special Admission. Once admission has been approved you may be selected into a faculty programme. Evidence of other study or work skills will need to be provided with your application.
Recognition of previous academic study (ROPAS)
The University of Auckland accepts applications from students who wish to transfer from other tertiary institutions. If you are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident and have studied at another tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas we will need to assess your results to determine your eligibility for admission to The University of Auckland. At the time of application, you may also apply for credit for courses completed elsewhere. If you have studied at secondary level overseas you may need to have your study assessed, and you should contact the Admissions Office.
Discretionary Entrance
If you are applying for Discretionary Entrance you will be assessed on the basis of your academic background and an adviser’s recommendation. Please contact the Admission Office on +64 9 373 7599 ext 85013 or 82867 for further information and requirements.
Additional requirements
All applicants must also meet certain standards of English language proficiency or, in the case of Mäori immersion programmes, te reo Mäori and English. Other checks on suitability may also be required.
