Tertiary or work pathways
Build the skills and academic evidence to pursue a tertiary qualification or to find work in a specific industry.
Many of our programmes have specific entry requirements that you need to meet if you'd like to study it. This is for us to make sure that you have the skills and ability to complete your programme of study and graduate. We want to set you up for success, not failure. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a qualification, we likely have a pathway option suitable for you.
Our pathway programmes prepare you with the basic foundational skills to achieve academically or find work in a specific industry.
Pathway qualifications
Study Prep & Pathways
Start here if you want to improve your study skills and prepare for higher-level learning or employment.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
1 Year Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study
Engineering, Study Prep & Pathways
Start here to prepare for diploma-level study in engineering. Successful completion will ensure you meet the academic entry requirements for our New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical).Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Further tertiary study
Health, Health & Wellbeing
Don’t have the academic requirements you need to enter one of our diploma- or degree-level healthcare programmes? No problem. By studying courses such as Function of the Human Body and an Introduction to Careers in Health, you will be well prepared to apply for your chosen diploma or degree.Duration
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus, Online with block course(s)
Location
Dunedin, Online, Wellington
Health, Health & Wellbeing
This Level 4 programme is the second part of our health bridging pathway for those that don't yet meet the entry requirements for our diploma- or degree-level health programmes. To enter directly into Level 4, you need to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (our Level 3 Health Bridging certificate), or equivalent. This Level 3 programme has now been renamed the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3). If you don't hold that qualification, you'll need to do the Level 3 and Level 4 programme which starts in February.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
1 Year Part-time
Delivery
On campus, Online with block course(s)
Location
Dunedin, Online, Wellington
Art, Design
Begin to build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Design (Communication), Bachelor of Design (Fashion), Bachelor of Design (Product) or Bachelor of Visual Arts. A negotiated pathway towards the Bachelor of Architectural Studies may also be possible. This programme will also prepare you for a junior role in a creative workplace.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study , Junior Designer
Art, Design
Begin to build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Visual Arts or Bachelor of Design (Product), or to prepare for junior level roles in the creative industries. A negotiated pathway towards the Bachelor of Architectural Studies may also be possible. This programme is a great option for learners who complete the six-month New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) which begins in February and wish to pursue further creative study in art and design starting in July.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Junior level roles in creative industries
Art, Design
Learn how to be creative on the computer. Build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Design (Communication) or prepare for a junior role in a creative digital workplace. A negotiated pathway towards the New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6), Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Bachelor of Visual Arts may also be possible.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study
Design
Build your portfolio to apply for our Bachelor of Design (Fashion) or prepare for entry-level roles in the fashion industry assisting with design, styling, retail/merchandising, basic garment construction. You'll learn about fashion design and textiles concepts, fashion industry practice, and fashion production as you develop fashion garments and outcomes. This studio work becomes your portfolio.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Fashion Assistant, Fashion Retailer, Junior Stylist, Merchandiser
Information Technology
Develop foundation skills in IT and gain practical experience in this industry. This certificate will guarantee you entry into our Bachelor of Information Technology programme. Study web development, hardware, programming and operating systems.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
1 Year Part-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
IT Help Desk, Junior Developer, Junior IT Specialist, Programmer (entry-level), Tech Consultant
Need some advice
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
