Special Admission

Important: Applications to The University of Auckland must be received no later than 8 December 2011.

Applications received after 8 December will only be considered after 31 January 2012 and only if places are available.

Application closing dates

To be considered for Special Admission, you must:

• Have no formal university entrance qualification.
• Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
• Be 20 years old on or before the first day of the semester you wish to apply for.

The University considers a number of factors indicative of your potential to succeed academically when assessing applications, including:

• Your previous education.
• Your training and work experience.
• Your English language skills.
• Your motivation to study.

You'll need to provide a letter and CV with your application that:

• Explains your motivation for applying.
• Outlines evidence of your previous study or work experience.

Some programmes require specific kinds of prior study or work experience or an interview as part of the application process.

You must:

• Submit an Application for Admission.
• Submit a fully completed Special Admission application form.
• Provide evidence of your legal name, date of birth and citizenship
• Include a CV outlining your education, training, and work experience.
• Provide a covering letter explaining your motivation for applying.
• Provide certified copies of documents relating to your previous study or work experience (eg Official Academic Transcripts).
• Pay a $55 application fee.
• Complete any programme specific requirements (eg interview).

There is a variety of programmes you can apply for under Special Admission:

• Certificate in Arts
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Dance Studies
• Bachelor of Education (Teaching)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Human Services
• Bachelor of Laws (Part I)
• Bachelor of Music (all majors)
• Bachelor of Physical Education
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Bachelor of Theology

Important: In addition to gaining entrance to the University, you must meet the admission requirements for your programme of study. Some of our programmes require specific achievement in prior study or work experience. Some programmes have other requirements such as an interview as part of the selection process.

1. Complete the Application for Admission. You can download the Special Admission Form from the Application for Admission.
2. Complete the Special Admission Form and return it to the University together with all other application requirements.
3. Pay the $55 non-refundable application fee.

Applications must be received by 8 December 2011 to meet application deadlines for study in 2012. Applications received after 8 December will only be considered after 31 January 2012 and only if there are places available.

Māori and Pacific applicants may be eligible for admission through one of our Targeted Admission schemes. To find out if you qualify, call us on +64 9 923 5025 or email studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz.

Your success as a Special Admission student often depends on preparation.

New Start - University preparation courses
We strongly recommend these if you are over 20 years of age and have been absent from study for a few years, or if you have no higher level secondary or tertiary study experience. (Achieving B+ or better in New Start guarantees admission to the BA or BTheol.)

Bridging programmes
One-year bridging programmes can help you to achieve the entry requirements for selected undergraduate programmes. These include:

• Faculty of Education – Foundation Certificate in Education or Foundation Certificate Tohu Tuapapa Matauranga
• Hikitia te ora – Certificate in Health Sciences