Master'sComputer Science and IT

Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks)-Systems administration (Level 7)

The Universal College of Learning (UCOL)Palmerston North, New Zealand

Tuition / year: NZ$26,614
Duration: 1 year
Taught in: Confirm with counsellor
IELTS from: 6.5

In short

Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks)-Systems administration (Level 7) is a master's program in Computer Science and IT at The Universal College of Learning (UCOL), Palmerston North, New Zealand, lasting 1 year. Listed tuition is NZ$26,614 a year. The English requirement starts at IELTS 6.5.

Fees are indicative and set by the university; the offer letter and invoice are final.

Entry requirements

Academic requirement: Students need to hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in Art and Design with a minimum of 55%. A portfolio of work and a research proposal are also required.
PTE: An overall score of 58 with no band less than 50
TOEFL iBT: An overall score of 79 with no band less than 21
IELTS: An overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6

If you studied in a different school system, the university assesses your qualification as an equivalent — a counsellor can check it before you apply.

Cost of studying

Tuition per year: NZ$26,614

Add health insurance, visa fees and a housing deposit to your first-year budget.

Documents you will usually need

Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
Statement of purpose
CV and two references
Passport (valid for the whole course)
English test result, or proof of a waiver
Proof of funds for the visa stage

How to apply with iAdmission

1.Check eligibility
Tell us where you studied and your grades; we confirm the requirement for your qualification.
2.Prepare documents
Upload transcripts, passport and English test; we check them before submission.
3.Submit and track
We submit a complete application and follow up with the university.
4.Offer and visa
After the offer we help with the deposit, visa documents and arrival.

Questions students ask

What are the entry requirements for Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks)-Systems administration (Level 7)?

Students need to hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in Art and Design with a minimum of 55%. A portfolio of work and a research proposal are also required. English: IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent.

How much does Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks)-Systems administration (Level 7) cost in total?

Tuition is listed at NZ$26,614 a year for 1 year. Deposits, insurance and visa fees are extra; the offer letter is final.

Can iAdmission help me apply?

Yes, free of charge. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare documents and submits a complete application. Admission decisions are always made by the university.

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