Diploma & degree courses in New Zealand

Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Wellington:
Based in Porirua, near Wellington, Whitireia Community Polytechnic is a government owned tertiary institution with a history of graduating work ready New Zealand and overseas students. We specialise in hands-on learning in a wide range of subjects, from arts to business, IT to teacher training, nursing to trades and many others. Founded in 1986, Whitireia offers over 130 different courses and programmes, from short courses and introductory level certificates to national diplomas, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate certificates.

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Qualifications range from Introductory through Certificate level, Diploma, Undergraduate degree programmes and several Postgraduate nursing programmes.
 
Courses include:
 
Arts and Communications

Visual Arts
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
Certificate in Visual Arts
Diploma in Jewellery Design

Design and Multimedia
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
Diploma in Digital Design and Multimedia
Certificate in Digital Media
Certificate in Desktop Publishing for Print and the Web

Dance
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts)

Acting
Diploma in Applied Stage and Screen Arts
Diploma in Stage and Screen Arts

Music
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Certificate in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music
Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production
Certificate in DJ Music
Certificate in Foundation Music

Photography
Certificate in Advanced Photography
Certificate in Practical Photography

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Programmes Introduction
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Writing)
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
Diploma in Creative Writing (Advanced)
Diploma in Creative Writing - On Campus
Diploma in Creative Writing - Online

Journalism
National Diploma in Journalism (Multi-media)
National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory)

Publishing
Diploma in Publishing
Diploma in Publishing - Online

Māori Arts and Design
Diploma in Whakairo (Advanced) - Toiere Whakairo
Diploma in Whakairo (Advanced) - Toiere Whakairo
National Certificate in Whakairo (Tūturu) (Level 4)

English Language
Certificate in English Language
Certificate in English Language (Advanced)

Floristry
National Certificate in Floristry

Beauty
Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Certificate in Beauty and Hairdressing
Certificate in Retail and Cosmetic Services

Hairdressing
National Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 2)

Business and Administration
Business Studies
Bachelor of Applied Business Studies
Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Studies
New Zealand Diploma in Business - Full-time, Part-time and Flexible Delivery
New Zealand Diploma in Business - Friday/Saturday Block courses
Diploma in Management (Not for Profit Sector)
NZIM Certificate in Management
NZIM Certificate in Small Business Management
National Certificate Business (First Line Management) Level 3

Law
Legal Executive Course

Business Administration
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Advanced)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Introductory)
Certificate in Office Skills/Computing
Certificate in Retail and Cosmetic Services

Foundation
Certificate in Foundation Education (Business)
National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)
National Certificate in Computing (Level 3)
Flexi-Learn Computer Applications
Community Computing

Catering and Hospitality

Cookery
Certificate in Professional Cookery

Food and Beverage Service
Certificate in Café Service

Hospitality Studies
National Diploma in Hospitality (Management)(Level 5)

Computing and Information Technology

Information Communications Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6)
Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)
Certificate in Information Technology (Applications or Support)

Computer Applications
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Advanced)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Introductory)
Certificate in Office Skills/Computing

Design and Multimedia
Certificate in Digital Media
Certificate in Desktop Publishing for Print and the Web

Intermediate
National Certificate in Computing (Level 3)

Introductory
National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)
Flexi-Learn Computer Applications
Community Computing

Nursing and Health

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific)
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
National Certificate in Tamariki Ora - Well Child Services

Postgraduate
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychiatric Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Specialty Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing
Certificate in Nursing (Long Term Care and Rehabilitation)
Certificate in Health Professional Practice Development

Foundation
Certificate in Foundation Education (Health Science)
Certificate in Foundation Education (Social Sciences)

Teacher Education

Early Childhood
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Introductory)

Adult
Certificate in Adult Learning and Teaching
Diploma in Adult Learning and Teaching
Certificate in Professional Teaching Practice (English)

Social and Community Services

Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work

Youth Work
Diploma in Youth and Community Studies
Certificate in Youth Work (Christian Youth Workers)

Mental Health
National Diploma in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work)
National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work)

Foundation Education
Certificate in Foundation Education (Social Sciences)

For further information on any of the courses listed above or any of the other courses available, please contact us by completing the form on our Contact Page.