Subject Recommendation sheets for the eight Universities in New Zealand

To find out the subjects that the Universities would like you to have for the degree you might be thinking of studying click on the information below.  If you want to further research regarding the subject areas, take a look at the information sheets under the specific University under the 'Universities' Tab.

• NZ Universities degree requirements 

• Auckland University Guide to choosing school subjects 

• AUT Subject Choices

• Canterbury University YR 11 & YR 12 Preparing for University 

• Lincoln University Best Preparation for study

• Massey University  Recommended and Required Subjects

• Otago University Required and Recommended Subjects

• Victoria University Choosing School Subjects

• Waikato University Prerequisite guide for choosing subjects

NOTE: These are suggested subjects unless stated as compulsory and therefore you can consult with the University to get further clarification.

There are a range of other learning Institutes with different requirements.  A few are below otherwise look at the requirements on their individual website pages.

• 16 Polytechnics through out New Zealand.  Weltec/Whitireia is our local Polytech.  Here is their Programmes

• Hotel Management -  New Zealand School of Tourism, Queenstown Resort College, Pacific International Hotel Managment School

• Food and Hospitality - The culinary Collective, Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School, 

• Sports and Personal Training - New Zealand Institute of Sport, New Zealand Institute of Massage, 

• Hair, Makeup, Beauty -   Elite Beauty, Cut Above, 

• Health and wellbeing careers - Careersforce, 

• Trades Industrial Training organisations other than Polytech - Building and Construction IndustryTraining Organisation, Electrical Training Company,  

Putting the job you would like to explore in the 'Jobs' search link on careers.govt.nz will show you to the places you  can gain the skills needed.

Enjoy exploring!

What is Trades Academy?

Wellington Trades Academy

The purpose of Wellington Trades Academy courses is to provide students with the opportunity to get a head start, continue with education and learn new skills in a variety of vocational pathways not offered within secondary schools. You will select one area of interest and attend classes either 1 or 2 days per week, whilst still attending your usual secondary school for the other 3 or 4 days. The pathway you choose will allow you to gain credits towards NCEA and across other national qualifications within vocational pathways.

These skills will assist in preparing you for either further study in your chosen area, or entry into employment or apprenticeships. It is an exciting opportunity for you to start developing the skills and attributes that are valued by employers alongside gaining you qualifications. We support you, along with your teachers at school, in planning your next stage to identify what that may look like.

Applications should be submitted by in October 

Trades Academy applications will be considered after consultation through the Dean.

• All the resources for Job applications, C/V writing, interviews and etiquette etc are under the 'C/V and job finding skills' tab

• Take a look at the opportunites for Gap Year in the 'Overseas/Gap Year' tab

• Opportunities to give back to your community by  Volunteering, look under the 'noticeboard' tab