Tertiary Pathways 2023

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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