Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) taken in New Zealand

If you are applying for admission to The University of Auckland in 2012 based on Cambridge International Examinations taken in New Zealand schools, you will be required to meet the following University Entrance Standard as established by Universities New Zealand.

(Note: If you have completed Cambridge International Examinations outside of New Zealand, different entry requirements will apply. For more information, email admission@auckland.ac.nz or call us on +64 9 923 5025.)

»: The University Entrance Standard

»: Admission requirements

»: How your rank score is calculated

»: International students applying with CIE

»: Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): Rank scores, subject and credit requirements

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»: Conjoint programmes

The University Entrance Standard

Part A A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff* at A or AS level from subjects other than the General Paper, including at least three subjects (other than Thinking Skills) in which no grade is lower than D. Part B Literacy and numeracy must be satisfied as follows:
Literacy
Either	An E grade or better in any one of AS English Language, Language and Literature in English, Literature in English. A D grade or better will satisfy one of the subject requirements of Part A.
Or	As prescribed for university entrance with NCEA.
Numeracy
Either	(i) A D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE mathematics, or (ii) Any mathematics passed at AS level. A D grade or better will satisfy one of the subject requirements of Part A.
Or	As prescribed for university entrance with NCEA.
*The UCAS Tariff may be found at www.ucas.ac.uk/candq/tariff.

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

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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. 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 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	Business Studies
History	Chemistry
History of Art	Economics
-	Mathematics
-	Physics

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

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How your rank score is calculated

You will be allocated a rank score according to your UCAS Tariff score total accumulated over a maximum of six subject units in subjects at AS, A2 or A Level from subjects that contribute to university entrance (Thinking Skills and the General Paper are excluded).
The rank score will be calculated from your UCAS Tariff points by awarding the following points for each approved subject (to a maximum of six subject units). The maximum rank score is 420.

Level	A*	A	B	C	D	E
A	140 points	120 points	100 points	80 points	60 points	40 points
AS	-	60 points	50 points	40 points	30 points	20 points

An A level counts as two subject units. Where a student has studied more than six subject units, the best six scores will be used.
A CIE rank score may differ from the UCAS Tariff used for university entrance because only subjects that contribute to university entrance are used for ranking (Thinking Skills and the General Paper are excluded).

Example of how a rank score for CIE is calculated
Subject	Level	Subject units	Grade	Tariff points	Rank Score
Chemistry	A	2	B	100	100
Mathematics	A	2	B	100	100
Physics	AS	1	B	50	50
English	AS	1	C	40	40
Biology	AS	1	D	30	Nil*
Rank score					290
*Maximum six subject units. If more are achieved, the best six scores are used.

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.

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International students applying with CIE

International students applying to The University of Auckland on the basis of CIE will need to gain the University Entrance Standard and be selected into a programme.To find out more about 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

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Cambridge International Examinations (CIE): Rank scores, 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 (see Degree-specific entry requirements).

The table below 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. One subject from Table A and one subject from Table B.	Portfolio. An interview may be required.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)¹		130	Nil.
Diploma in Languages Certificate in Languages		130	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)		160 with three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)		160 with 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 an interview will be required.
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) (BEd(Tchg))² Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)(DipTchg(ECE))²		130	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))		280 with Mathematics and Physics at A Levels (AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on level of grade achieved).	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 one subject from Table A and one subject from Table B*.	Nil. *A Level in one subject from Table B preferred.
Bachelor of Human Services (BHumServ)²		130	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	130	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	130	An audition is required for applicants taking the major in Classical Performance, Jazz Performance or Popular Music.
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)		210 with one subject from Table A and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics.	Nil.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)		230 with Biology and Chemistry.*	*A Level in Biology and Chemistry preferred Interview. NB: Students with CIE 230 with the required subjects will be invited for an interview.
Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE)²		130	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)		240	Written statement of intent.
Bachelor of Property (BProp)		160 with three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Science (BSc)³	Biomedical Science	269	Nil.
	Sport and Exercise Science	180	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 or specialisations	140	Nil.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)²		130	Interview and referees’ reports. Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the Social Workers’ Registration Act.
Bachelor of Technology (BTech)		230	Nil.
Bachelor of Theology (BTheol)⁴		130	Nil.

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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 three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) conjoints	300 with Mathematics and Physics at A Levels (AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on level of grade achieved).	Nil.
Bachelor of Fine Arts conjoints	210	Portfolio. An interview may be required.
Bachelor of Health Sciences conjoints	240 with one subject from Table A and one subject from Table B*.	Nil. *A Level in one subject from Table B preferred.
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 applications taking the major in Composition or Musicology.
Bachelor of Nursing conjoints	210 with one subject from Table A and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics.	Nil.
Bachelor of Property conjoints	210 with three subjects from Table A and/or Table B.	Nil.
Bachelor of Science conjoints	240	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.

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