Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
NCEA Level 3:
60 credits at level 3 or above + 20 credits from level 2 or above
Literacy - minimum of 10 credits through either:
Specified assessment standards - available through a range of subjects including English for Academic Purposes unit standards 22749, 22750 and 22751 (minimum total of 10 credits); OR
Unit standards - a package of three literacy unit standards (total of 10 credits - all three required).
Numeracy – minimum of 10 credits through either:
Achievement standards - specified assessment standards available through a range of subjects - (minimum total of 10 credits); OR
Unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (total of 10 credits - all three required).
Other Considerations
A CV detailing qualifications/academic record, interests and hobbies, positions of responsibility (both in and out of school) and details of work experience (either paid or voluntary).
A letter of application, of no more than 500 words, explaining your reasons for application to the BCA, expectations of the course, career goals in this field and the steps already taken to progress those career goals.
If you do not hold NCEA Level 3, you must demonstrate equivalent qualifications/experience through your CV and letter of application and will have to undertake an interview.
IELTS - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)