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Admissions Information

 

Below are specific entry requirements for admission to study Learner Me programmes.

If you require any assistance with entry requirements or your application to enrol, contact our admissions team: admissions@learnerme.ac.nz or call us on +64 759 7075

Diploma in Software Development​

NZQF Level 6, 240 credits

 

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

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  • Completed application form

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Learner Me

  • 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including:

    • 14 credits in Digital Technologies or Computing AND

    • 10 credits in Maths AND

    • 10 credits in English at NCEA Level 2 or above

  • If you do not have the above you must have one of the following:

    • 50% pass in the online assessment

    • Certificate in IT Essentials

    • Certificate in Computing

    • Other appropriate NCEA Level 3 or higher qualification or experience as determined by academic staff

    • Equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience as determined by academic staff

​

International Student Entry Requirements:

​

  • Completed application form

  • Passport copy

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Learner Me

  • Academic and work experience documentation - e.g. academic transcripts, employer referrals etc.

  • IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

  • Statement of purpose

  • Diploma in Web Development and Design or equivalent skills and knowledge

 

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:

This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.

Required IT Specifications:

  • Have access to Windows computer/laptop/tablet.

 

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements 

  • Mac - Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
    OR 

  • MacBook Air with M1 Chip 
    OR 

  • Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later 

  • 8 GB RAM (Recommended 16 GB)   

  • 250 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum    

  • Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band    

  • Up-to-date antivirus software    

Minimum Operating System     

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students) 
    OR     

  • Apple macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later 

  • Internet and data plan.    

Not Supported:    

  • Chromebooks    

  • Windows X or Windows S OS    

  • Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro) 

 

NZ Diploma in Cybersecurity

NZQF Level 6, 120 Credits

 

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

​

  • Completed application form

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Learner Me

  • 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including:

    • 14 credits in Digital Technologies or Computing AND

    • 10 credits in Maths AND

    • 10 credits in English at NCEA Level 2 or above

  • If you do not have the above you must have one of the following:

    • 50% pass in the online assessment

    • Certificate in IT Essentials

    • Certificate in Computing

    • Other appropriate NCEA Level 3 or higher qualification or experience as determined by academic staff

    • Equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience as determined by academic staff

​

International Student Entry Requirements:

​

  • Completed application form

  • Passport copy

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Learner Me

  • Academic and work experience documentation - e.g. academic transcripts, employer referrals etc.

  • IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

  • Statement of purpose

  • Diploma in Web Development and Design or equivalent skills and knowledge

 

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:

This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.

Required IT Specifications:

  • Have access to Windows computer/laptop/tablet.

 

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements 

  • Mac - Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
    OR 

  • MacBook Air with M1 Chip 
    OR 

  • Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later 

  • 8 GB RAM (Recommended 16 GB)   

  • 250 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum    

  • Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band    

  • Up-to-date antivirus software    

Minimum Operating System     

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students) 
    OR     

  • Apple macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later 

  • Internet and data plan.    

Not Supported:    

  • Chromebooks    

  • Windows X or Windows S OS    

  • Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro) 

​

​

NZ Diploma in Cloud Engineering

NZQF Level 7, 120 Credits

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Learner Me.

  • Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree-level study, including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:

    • Certificate in IT Essentials or

    • A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the CEO or

    • Passes in other Certificate/Diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the CEO

Please note:

  • Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the CEO

  • Applicants for the Level 7 are required to attend an interview

International Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form

  • Passport copy

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Learner Me

  • IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

  • Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree-level study, including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:

    • Certificate in IT Essentials or

    • A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the CEO or

    • Passes in other Certificate/Diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the CEO

Please Note:

  • Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the CEO

  • Applicants for the Level 7 are required to attend an interview

  • ​

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:

This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.

​

Required IT Specifications:

  • Access to the internet is required for this programme. 

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements 

  • Mac - Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
    OR 

  • MacBook Air with M1 Chip 
    OR 

  • Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later 

  • 8 GB RAM (Recommended 16 GB)   

  • 250 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum    

  • Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band    

  • Up-to-date antivirus software    

Minimum Operating System     

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students) 
    OR     

  • Apple macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later 

  • Internet and data plan.    

Not Supported:    

  • Chromebooks    

  • Windows X or Windows S OS    

  • Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro) 

 

Graduate Diploma in Software and

Web Development NZQF Level 7, 120 Credits

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Learner Me.

  • Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree-level study, including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:

    • Certificate in IT Essentials or

    • A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the CEO or

    • Passes in other Certificate/Diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the CEO

Please note:

  • Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the CEO

  • Applicants for the Level 7 are required to attend an interview

International Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form

  • Passport copy

  • Minimum age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Learner Me

  • IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

  • Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree-level study, including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:

    • Certificate in IT Essentials or

    • A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the CEO or

    • Passes in other Certificate/Diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the CEO

Please Note:

  • Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the CEO

  • Applicants for the Level 7 are required to attend an interview

  • ​

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Requirements:

This programme has Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) requirements, we recommend you follow the specifications listed as these will support you to be successful in your studies.

​

Required IT Specifications:

  • Access to the internet is required for this programme. 

Recommended IT Specifications:

Minimum Hardware requirements 

  • Mac - Intel processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later
    OR 

  • MacBook Air with M1 Chip 
    OR 

  • Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support; 2 GHz or faster processor with SSE 4.2 or later 

  • 8 GB RAM (Recommended 16 GB)   

  • 250 GB SSD or higher hard drive with 10GB free space minimum    

  • Wireless capability 802.11n dual-band    

  • Up-to-date antivirus software    

Minimum Operating System     

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) version 1809 or later; LTSC versions are not supported (a must for IT Students) 
    OR     

  • Apple macOS Mojave (version 10.14) or later 

  • Internet and data plan.    

Not Supported:    

  • Chromebooks    

  • Windows X or Windows S OS    

  • Tablets (except Windows Surface Pro or iPad Pro) 

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