Course details

Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Interested in computing? Start your university studies with our Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences, become familiar with computing subjects and prepare yourself for further study.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

  • University Entrance OR
  • 42 NCEA level 3 credits, including UE literacy and numeracy, with:
    • 10 credits in each of three approved subjects OR
    • 12 credits in each of two approved subjects and 14 credits across two further subjects

If you don’t have University Entrance, we will work with you to make sure you have the support to succeed in this programme.

If you have qualifications from another country

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English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and a minimum of 5.0 in other bands, or equivalent

English language requirements

About the provider

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally. 

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