The Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate) is not a formal qualification. You should only apply for this certificate if you are intending to only complete one or two undergraduate courses.
Entry Requirements
You will need to meet the entry requirements for the courses you choose.
Almost every enterprise today needs the skills of network and data professionals, coders, system architects, web developers and other technically trained professionals.
Entry Requirements
Students with a Bachelors degree or equivalent in any discipline are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in information Technology.
Applications should be made well in advance of a start in Trimester A (March) or in Trimester C (November).
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics (PGCertBusAn) will develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to investigate business challenges and then source, manipulate and analyse data to address issues, and inform the development of business strategies.
Explore the latest thinking and developments in computer and information sciences in as little as one semester with Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
One of the following:
Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences or equivalent OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
See yourself as a creative entrepreneur? Study the Master of Creative Technologies and turn your creative ideas into reality through your master's research project.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Bachelor of Creative Technologies or any other degree in a relevant subject with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7 or above
Admission to the Master of Creative Technologies is subject to the approval of the dean (or representative).
This practice-focused programme will equip you to interrogate business challenges and then source, manipulate and analyse data to address issues and inform organisational strategies.
The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies is an international pathway programme, offered by the University of Waikato College, for students who have completed high school but have not met the academic entry requirements for entry into degree study.
Research an area of your interest, advance your undergraduate degree, and explore the latest developments in computer and information sciences with the Master of Computer and Information Sciences.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Must have completed the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or an equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses.
There is global demand for professionals with strong analytics skills who can help organisations meet the increasing challenges of organising, storing and manipulating huge quantities of data. The Master of Analytics addresses this demand.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree in mathematical sciences (or equivalent) with a B grade average in courses at level 7 or above
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the requirements above but who has an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered for admission subject to completion of any relevant prerequisite courses.
There will be no new enrolments into the BCMS(Hons) in 2023. Alternative options such as the BSc(Hons) in Computer Science are available to obtain a Bachelor's degree with Honours in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or Mathematics.
Entry Requirements
You're eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (Honours) if you have University Entrance, or its equivalent.
The Certificate of Proficiency (Sub Degree) is not a formal qualification. You should only apply for this certificate if you are intending on only completing one or two sub-degree (000 level) courses.
Entry Requirements
You will need to meet the entry requirements for the courses you choose.
The Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) is a one-trimester full-time programme taught at the University of Waikato College on the Hamilton campus.
Entry Requirements
All applications will be assessed on a case by case basis if you don't meet one of the following entry criteria.
The Bachelor of Global Studies is designed to help you make a difference by applying your knowledge to the big issues of our increasingly globalised world. You will be exposed to new ways of thinking about the world.
Develop a sound understanding of computing and IT in as little as one semester. The Graduate Certificate in Computer and Information Sciences is designed for people who already have a degree.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
A bachelor's degree OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Already have a degree? Want to gain an understanding of computer and information sciences in as little as one year? Study the Graduate Diploma in Computer and Information Sciences.
Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements
A bachelor's degree OR
Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the Dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree
The Certificate of Proficiency (Postgraduate) is not a formal qualification. The courses you apply for may be interest courses or you may want to study them to prepare you for studying another qualification in the future. See the regulations for more information.
Entry Requirements
You will need to meet the entry requirements for the courses you choose.
A diploma is a short-term study option that can help pave your way to future success.
Entry Requirements
You will be eligible to apply for a diploma if you have University Entrance or its equivalent, or if you have relevant experience or ability. For more information, contact our Future Students Team at
If you narrowly missed gaining the academic requirements for admission to University, or are over 20 and have been out of study for some time, you can apply to enrol in the Certificate of University Preparation.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Certificate of University Preparation you will:
The Master of Information Technology at the University of Waikato moves you beyond the theoretical through to supervised project-based learning and on-the-job experience with an industry partner.
Entry Requirements
For admission, students will need to have completed a relevant bachelor's degree, normally in Computer Science.