Careers

Subject Guide

The summary on the following page is not intended to be comprehensive. It merely gives a brief outline of some full-time Polytechnic and University courses, the likely prerequisite school subjects and present course entry requirements. It is a guide to help in the selection of appropriate options, in order that career opportunities and choices are not limited.

Universities

NZ’s eight universities offer a wide range of tertiary education studies, which include science in all cases and aspects of technology in most.

Polytechs and Institutes of Technology

There are 21 polytechs and Institutes of Technology in NZ that offer certificate, diploma and degree courses in a variety of subjects related to science and technology such as building, engineering, agriculture, forestry and viticulture.

ITO’s (Industry Training Organisations)

Organisations that develop high quality, systematic training arrangements (through tertiary institutions, private training establishments, and the workplace) for people employed in the industry they represent.

Links

Here are some other useful links.