Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
26,000
(c. USD15,068.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Enhance your current computing expertise and expand your career prospects in this rapidly changing industry.
Our IT sector collaborators play a key role in shaping this program's framework and curriculum, guaranteeing that the content remains aligned with industry demands.
The initial year introduces diverse ICT subjects, establishing a strong foundation in software engineering (programming), hardware and networking, web development, IT fundamentals, and relevant mathematical skills.
In subsequent years, you'll select from three specialized tracks: Information Systems, Networking and Infrastructure, or Software Development. Through mandatory and optional courses, you'll gain comprehensive expertise in your chosen specialization.
You'll also cultivate essential abilities including problem-solving, analytical thinking, teamwork, project coordination, time management, independence, and effective communication. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and career preparation, consistently applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
Numerous courses incorporate collaborative exercises or group projects, as employers highly value teamwork capabilities.
During your final semester, you'll apply all your developed skills through a 45-credit capstone project (typically for a local organization). This project provides valuable real-world IT experience and professional mentorship, while creating an impressive portfolio piece to showcase your abilities to potential employers. Part-time study available for up to 5 years.
Successful completion awards the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies degree
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
14 credits at Level 3 in each of: Mathematics or physics or statistics or accounting English or history or art history or classics or geography or economics one other subject from the list of approved subjects
and Literacy* - 10 credits at level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and Numeracy* - 10 credits at level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR one of the following:
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Networking Level 6
New Zealand Diploma in Systems Administration Level 6
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
* NZQA approved subjects
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
SPEAKING - 5.5; READING - 5.5; WRITING - 5.5; LISTENING – 5.5
TOEFL (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
TOEFL (iBT) - Score of 60 or higher (with a writing score of 18)
Cambridge English Qualifications - B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill
PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
Tuition
NZD
26,000