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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Science

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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Science
Domestic tuition $3,103 per year
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Prepare for higher study at Levels 5-7 (diploma and degree levels). Develop your academic skills. Focus on Social Science

This one-trimester programme provides an initial pathway for entering tertiary study in preparation for further qualification at Levels 5-7 (diplomas and degrees). Two strands are offered, health science and social science.

Programme Outline

Social Science Strand

  • Academic Communication 
  • Career Pathways in Aotearoa NZ
  • Social Sciences for Degree Study
  • Social Psychology

This strand can lead to further study at Whitireia:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community) - Mental Health and Addiction/Peer Support
  • Bachelor of Social Work

This strand can lead to further study at WelTec:

  • Bachelor of Counselling and Addictions Practice 
  • New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work

Entry Requirements

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) or equivalent work/study experience

International students

Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5)

* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $780 per year of study)

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About the provider

Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland. 

We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses. 

We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.