Bachelor of Information Technology

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QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's Degree (Level 7, 360 credits)

Duration

3 years full-time (part-time options available)

Location

Petone Campus

Fees

NZD $28,500 per year (indicative for 2027)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 6.0 overall (no individual band lower than 5.5)

Next Intake

March & July

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Information Technology at Whitireia and WelTec gives students detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of IT, ready for work as an IT professional. It was designed with the IT industry and combines technical skills with communication, project management and teamwork.

The programme is Level 7 (360 credits) and runs for three years full-time, with part-time options available. It is taught at the Petone campus, with start dates on 1 March and 19 July 2027.

What You'll Study

Students build technical skills in selected areas of IT alongside communication, project management and teamwork skills. The final year includes an industry project.

The full list of courses is in the international course selection sheet and course outlines on the programme page. Course lists can change from year to year, so check the latest documents before you apply.

Why Choose This Programme?

Designed with industry: the programme was developed with the IT industry.
Industry project: students complete a project in the final year.
Accredited: the programme is accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand.
Skills beyond code: communication, project management and teamwork sit alongside technical learning.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
IT professional	Roles in public organisations, private companies and IT enterprises, using specialised IT knowledge and skills.
Self-employment	Work independently as an IT practitioner.
Teaching	IT-related teaching roles.

Entry Requirements

Under 20: NCEA Level 3 with at least 14 credits in each of three subjects, plus literacy (10 credits at Level 2 or above, including 5 in reading and 5 in writing) and numeracy (10 credits at Level 1 or above), or an equivalent qualification.
Over 20: applicants may qualify for special admission. Contact the institution if the under-20 criteria are not met.
English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with no band lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
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