National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

The University Entrance Standard

You will be qualified for entrance to New Zealand universities in 2012 if you have obtained:

a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved subject list, with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects

and

a minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau on the National Qualifications Framework

and

a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori; 4 credits must be in Reading and 4 credits must be in Writing. These literacy credits are to be selected from a schedule of approved achievement standards and unit standards.

To be admitted to The University of Auckland you must gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.

Admission requirements

You must meet the admission requirements for your programme(s) of study.

In addition to achieving university entrance, some of our undergraduate programmes require you to have taken specific subjects and gained minimum credits in certain subjects. Some programmes have other requirements such as a portfolio, audition and/or interview.

The table below shows the rank scores required for guaranteed entry in 2012, specific subject and credit requirements and any other requirements you need for admission and selection into The University of Auckland’s undergraduate programmes. Guaranteed entry scores for 2013 will be published later in 2012.

For programmes that refer to Table A and/or Table B, use the table below.

Table A	Table B
Classical Studies	Accounting
English	Biology
Geography	Chemistry
History	Economics
History of Art	Mathematics with Calculus
Te Reo Māori OR	Physics
Te Reo Rangatira	Statistics and Modelling

For more information about requirements for specific programmes (eg, portfolio of creative work), refer to the relevant faculty’s undergraduate prospectus or website.

How your rank score is calculated

You will be allocated a rank score based on your best 80 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 the NZQA and a list is available on the NZQA website.

The rank score will be calculated by awarding the following points for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3. The maximum rank score is 320.

Excellence 4 points

Merit 3 points

Achieved 2 points

Credits obtained in any required subjects do not have to be among the best 80 credits used for ranking purposes.
NCEA Level 3 credits achieved in previous years may be counted towards the 80 best credits used for ranking purposes.
Level 3 subject requirements for a specific programme may be met in Year 12.
You are strongly encouraged to take achievement standards as preparation for University study.

Example of how a rank score for NCEA Level 3 is calculated
Subject	Standard type	Results	Calculate	Rank score
English	Achievement and Unit	6 Excellence 6 Merit 16* Achieved	6x4 points 6x3 points 12*x2 points	66
History	Achievement	8 Excellence 10 Achieved	8x4 points 10x2 points	52
Physics	Achievement	24 Merit	24x3 points	72
Mathematics with Calculus	Achievement	4 Excellence 3 Merit 8** Achieved	4x4 points 3x3 points	25
Statistics and Modelling	Achievement	7 Merit 10** Achieved	7x3 points	21
Economics	Achievement	6*** Achieved	Not counted***	Nil
Rank score				236
Maximum 24 credits per subject. Any points above this limit are excluded. Not included as only best 80 credits used in calculation of rank score. **Only five subjects are included in the calculation.

Calculate an estimated rank score online

See an indication of your rank score with our Rank Score Calculator

If you need help with the Rank Score Calculator, visit AskAuckland.

International students applying with NCEA

International students applying to The University of Auckland on the basis of NCEA will need to gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.

To find out more about the entry requirements for international applicants, contact the International Office or see Degree-specific entry requirements.

International Office
Phone: +64 9 373 7513
Fax: +64 9 373 7405
Email: int-questions@auckland.ac.nz
www.auckland.ac.nz/international

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3: Rank score, subject and credit requirements

These are the undergraduate programme admission requirements for school leavers who are New Zealand or Australian citizens or permanent residents. International students will be required to achieve higher rank scores.

This table indicates the rank score for guaranteed entry in 2012, subject/credit requirements and other requirements that will gain you admission to your programme. Guaranteed entry scores for 2013 admission will be published later in 2012.

Programme		Rank score, subject and credit requirements	Other requirements
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)		Students who meet the University Entrance Standard will be selected on the basis of their academic performance and portfolio of creative work. Note the subject requirements below. A minimum of 16 credits in one subject from Table A and a minimum of 16 credits in one subject from Table B.	Portfolio. An interview may be required.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)¹		140	Nil.
Diploma in Languages Certificate in Languages		140	Students must be enrolled in a University of Auckland degree programme, or have completed a degree at any university.
Bachelor of Business and Information Management (BBIM)		180 with a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)		180 with a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt)		Students who meet the University Entrance Standard will be selected on the basis of their CV and an interview. An audition may also be required.	Applicants may be asked to demonstrate performance skills at an audition. A CV plus interview will be required.
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd(Tchg))² Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (DipTchg(ECE))²		140.	Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council, including language proficiency.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BE(Hons))		240 with a minimum of 18 credits in each of Mathematics with Calculus and Physics.	Nil.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)		Students who meet the University Entrance Standard will be selected on the basis of their portfolio of creative work.	Portfolio. An interview may be required.
Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)		210 with a minimum of 18 credits in one subject from Table A and a minimum of 18 credits in one subject from Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Human Services (BHumServ)²		140	Interview, referees’ reports and other checks on suitability are required.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB (Part I))		Students must be offered a place in another bachelors degree. Entry will be based on the guaranteed scores for the other bachelors degree.	Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I.
Bachelor of Music (BMus)	Composition and Musicology majors	140	A statement of musical background/experience is required for applicants taking the major in Composition or Musicology.
Bachelor of Music (BMus)	Classical Performance, Jazz Performance or Popular Music majors	140	An audition is required for applicants taking the major in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance or Popular Music.
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)		210 with a minimum of 16 credits in one subject from Table A and a minimum of 16 credits from one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics.	Nil.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)		220 with a minimum of 18 credits in each of Biology and Chemistry.	Interview. NB: Students with NCEA 220 with the required subjects will be invited for an interview.
Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)²		140	Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the New Zealand Teachers Council, including language proficiency.
Bachelor of Planning (BPlan)		230	Written statement of intent.
Bachelor of Property (BProp)		180 with a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)³	Biomedical Science	239	Nil.
	Sport and Exercise Science	190	Plus 14 credits in Biological Sciences and/or Human Biology at NCEA Level 3 or equivalent or permission of Departmental Undergraduate Committee.
	All other majors/specialisations	150	Nil.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)		140	Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the Social Workers’ Registration Act.
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)		220	Nil.
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)⁴		140	Nil.

Conjoint programmes

Applicants must achieve the greater of the two rank scores for their selected programmes and must meet the entry requirements for both programmes.

Not all degree programmes have conjoint options. For a list of conjoint options available, see Conjoint programmes.

For more information, call us on +64 9 923 5025 or email admission@auckland.ac.nz.

Programme	Rank score, subject and credit requirements	Other requirements
Bachelor of Arts conjoints	210	Nil.
Bachelor of Commerce conjoints	210 with a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) conjoints	260 with a minimum of 18 credits in each of Maths with Calculus, and Physics.	Nil.
Bachelor of Fine Arts conjoints	210	Portfolio. An interview may be required.
Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoints	230 with a minimum of 18 credits in one subject from Table A and a minimum of 18 credits in one subject from Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Laws (Part I) conjoints	Admission will be based on the conjoint score for the other degree.	Students will be selected into Part II on the basis of their results in Part I.
Bachelor of Music conjoints	Admission will be based on the conjoint score for the other degree.	An audition is required for applicants taking the major in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance or Popular Music. A statement of musical background/experience is required for applicants taking the major in Composition or Musicology.
Bachelor of Nursing conjoints	210 with a minimum of 18 credits in one subject from Table A and a minimum of 18 credits from one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics.	Nil.
Bachelor of Property conjoints	210 with a minimum of 16 credits in each of three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Science conjoints	230	Nil.
Bachelor of Theology conjoints	210	Nil.

1. Māori school leaver applicants who achieve the University Entrance (UE) Standard will be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) through the Targeted Admission Scheme.

2. Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the UE Standard and meet other requirements will be admitted to the programmes in the Faculty of Education through the Targeted Admission Scheme.

3. Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the UE Standard will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) through the Targeted Admission Scheme. Higher admission standards are required for the majors in Biomedical Science and Sport and Exercise Science.

4. Māori and Pacific school leaver applicants who achieve the UE Standard will be admitted to the Bachelor of Theology (BTheol) through the Targeted Admission Scheme.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) must first complete Year 1 of either the BHSc or the BSc in Biomedical Science, or have completed another degree approved by the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom) must first complete the set courses from the common year of the BSc in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) or have completed another degree approved by the Faculty of Science.

International students will be required to achieve higher rank scores.

The University of Auckland has taken all steps to ensure that the information on this page is correct but notes that changes may occur.