Bachelor of Accounting

Waikato Institute of Technology

General admissionUniversity entranceNCEA Level 3Three subjects at Level 3, made up of:14 credits in each of the three approved subjectsLiteracy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:5 credits in reading5 credits in writingNumeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, orunit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).orSatisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification.orSuccessful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway. Special admissionApplicants who are at least 20 years of age on the programme start date for the semester and who do not meet the level of general admission requirements above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for special admission. In assessing whether to grant special admission the primary focus will be on the applicants ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority. Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicants ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority.English language requirementsInternational applicants are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the last two years, or equivalent