Bachelor of Accounting

General Admission

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date the programme starts, and meet one of the following requirements: 

i. University Entrance: 

1.NCEA Level 3 

2. Three subjects at level 3, made up of: 

• 14 credits in each of three approved subjects 

3. Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 

• 5 credits in reading 
• 5 credits in writing 

4. Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: 

• achievement standards - specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or 
• unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required). 

Or 

ii. Satisfied the criteria for entrance to a New Zealand University with an equivalent to the above from another secondary qualification.

Or 

iii. Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 4 or above with a relevant pathway. 

Special Admission

Applicants who have attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the programme is to commence and who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for special admission. In assessing whether to grant special admission the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority.

Discretionary Admission

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements stated above and who believe that they have the level of preparedness for study at this level may apply for discretionary admission. In assessing whether to grant discretionary admission the primary focus will be on the applicant's ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. All decisions will be at the discretion of the Relevant Academic Authority.

Language Literacy Admission Requirements 

All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of: 

• 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: - 5 credits in reading - 5 credits in writing 

Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relevant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).