Degree progression requirements

Learn what’s required to progress from the Certificate in Foundation Studies to your chosen AUT undergraduate degree in 2027.

To progress to an AUT undergraduate degree, students must:

  • Successfully complete all credits in the AUT Certificate in Foundation Studies.
  • Achieve a minimum of 55% in English I, 60% in English IIA, 65% in English IIB, and 50% in two other core subjects (totalling 60 credits).
  • Achieve 50% or higher in all optional subjects.
Undergraduate Course Minimum University Entrance Marks (Out of 400) For Four Academic Courses Semester Intake Programme Length (Years) Additional Requirements Minimum English Language Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Education, Event Management, Global Tourism, History, International Studies, New Zealand Sign Language and Deaf Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences) 200 February/March and July 3   English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting, NZSL–English Interpreting) 200 February/March and July (NZSL February Only) 3 Interview, listening test and writing test English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in Speaking and Writing and a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Listening
Bachelor of Education [Specialty] Teaching (Early Childhood, Primary) (available at North and South campuses) 200 February/March and July 3 Police clearance, referee reports, disclosure form/ personal declaration, interview, literacy and numeracy assessments. Must meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand requirements. English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in all bands
Bachelor of International Hospitality Management (Hospitality Management) 200 February/March and July 3   English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Undergraduate CourseMinimum University Entrance Marks (Out of 400) For Four Academic CoursesSemester Intake Programme Length (Years)Additional RequirementsMinimum English Language Requirements
Bachelor of Business (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management and Employment Relations, Information Systems, International Business and Strategy, Management and Leadership, Marketing)200February/March and July3 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Laws200February/March4 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Undergraduate Course Minimum University Entrance Marks (Out of 400) For Four Academic Courses Semester Intake Programme Length (Years) Additional Requirements Minimum English Language Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments 240 February/March 3 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Advertising and Brand Creativity, Digital Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Radio and Audio Media, Screen Production) 260 February/March 3 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Services, Networks and Cybersecurity, Software Development) 200 February/March and July 3 Must have passed Algebra and Statistics English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management, Quantity Surveying) 200 February/March 3 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Design (Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design, Communication Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Spatial and Interior Design) 240 February/March 3 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Science (Analytics, Mathematical Modelling and Computation) 200 February/March and July 3 Must have passed Algebra and Statistics English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Software Engineering) 300 February/March and July 4 Must achieve a minimum of 65% in at least two of Algebra and Statistics English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering) 240 February/March and July 3 Must have passed Algebra, and Statistics English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting, Printmaking and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture and Moving-image) 240 February/March 3 English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Undergraduate Course Minimum University Entrance Marks (Out of 400) For Four Academic Courses Semester Intake Programme Length (Years) Additional Requirements Minimum English Language Requirements
Bachelor of Health Science 200 February/March and July 3 Must be capable of meeting Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting and referee reports English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Health Science (Case Management, Counselling, Health Management, Public and Environmental Health) 200 February/March 3 Must be capable of meeting Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting and referee reports English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) ∞ 275 February/March and July 3 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports. At least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Statistics. Clean, full drivers licence. English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5
Bachelor of Health Science (Perioperative Practice)∞ 275 February/March and July 3 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports. English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5
Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) 200 February/March 3 Must be capable of meeting Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting and referee reports English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Health Science (Midwifery)* ∞ 275 February/March 4 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports, at least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Statistics English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 7.0 overall with Writing and Reading not less than 6.5 and Listening and Speaking not less than 7.0
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)* ∞ 275 February/March and July 3 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports. At least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Statistics English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.5
Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy, Podiatry)* ∞ 275 February/March 3 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5
Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)* ∞ 275 February/March 4 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5
Bachelor of Health Science (Oral Health)* ∞ 275 February/March 3 Must be capable of meeting Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting, immunisation screening and referee reports. At least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Statistics English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science* ∞ 200 February/March 4 Applicants must be capable of meeting the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act, including police vetting and immunisation screening. They must have studied one mathematics subject, as well as Chemistry and Biology. Prior study in Chemistry will be considered on a case-by-case basis. English II (65% minimum) and IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
Bachelor of Science (Biological Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Science, Marine Science) 200 February/March and July 3 Preference will be given to applicants who have studied at least two science subjects, particularly those who have completed Chemistry or a related subject English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #
Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health (Health and Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Leadership and Management) 200 February/March and July 3 Must be capable of meeting Vulnerable Children’s Act (VCA Act) requirements, including police vetting and referee reports English II (65% minimum), or IELTS 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5), or equivalent #