Course Overview

Whitecliffe's Bachelor of Applied Information Technology programme is accredited by the IT industry. The degree is endorsed by IT professionals New Zealand and is part of the Seoul Accord, meaning graduates will have an internationally recognised qualification.

Students graduating with our Level 5 and 6 programmes will be able to transfer credits towards this degree.

This programme aims to prepare industry-ready graduates who are specialists in their chosen field of:

• Network Engineering and Security, or

• Software and Web Development

The programme includes a final IT project that includes an industry placement.

General Eligibility

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Minimum Age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree-level study including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:

  • Certificate in IT Essentials or

  • A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Head of School/Programme Leader or

  • Passes in other Certificate/Diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the Head of School or Programme Leader

Please Note:

• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the Head of School or Programme Leader

• Applicants for the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology are required to attend an interview

International Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Minimum Age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree-level study including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:

  • Certificate in IT Essentials or

  • A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Head of School/Programme Leader or

  • Passes in other Certificate/Diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the Head of School or Programme Leader

Please Note:

• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the Head of School or Programme Leader

• Applicants for the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology are required to attend an interview

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent