Thinking ahead to a degree at Ara? Use the information below to help you decide what subjects to study at school to ensure you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree.
If you need clarification on any entry requirement, or you'd like to tour our facilities, contact your Ara rep or email engagement@ara.ac.nz.
Please note: University Entrance is required for all Ara degrees.
University Entrance • NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include: 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects AS WELL AS • Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing AND • Numeracy – 10 credts at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
Required
Recommended
One of these subjects is required
Arts & Media
PHYS ED
MEDIA STUDIES
QUALIFICATION
TOTAL SUBJECTS
ENGLISH*
ART
DESIGN
MUSIC DANCE DRAMA
Bachelor of Design**
3 recommended
Bachelor of Performing Arts (with optional specialisation in Music Theatre)
5 recommended
Bachelor of Music Arts
2 recommended
Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications***
2 recommended
*Requires either English or an English-rich/approved literacy subject **With specialisations in Visual Communication, Motion Design, Applied Visual Art, Fashion Technology and Design, and Photography ***With specialisations in Broadcast Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, and Screen and Television Production
Engineering & Architecture
QUALIFICATION
TOTAL SUBJECTS
ENGLISH*
ART
DESIGN
MATHS PHYSICS CALCULUS GRAPHICS
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
6 recommended
Bachelor of Construction
2 recommended
2 required 2 recommended
Bachelor of Engineering Technology**
*Requires either English or an English-rich/approved literacy subject **With specialisations in Electrical, Civil and Mechanical
Enterprise & Digital Innovation
BUSINESS STUDIES
QUALIFICATION
TOTAL SUBJECTS
ENGLISH*
MATHS
ICT PHYSICS STATISTICS ACCOUNTING
Bachelor of Applied Management**
4 recommended
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies
2 required 1 recommended
*Requires either English or an English-rich/approved literacy subject **With specialisations in: Project Management; Strategic Management; Accounting; Hospitality Management; Human Resource Management; Event Management; Business Information Systems; Marketing and Sales; Operations and Production Management; Business Transformation and Change; Supply Chain Logistics
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