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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 ApplPhoto of Diploma & degree courses in New Zealandied 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
CertifiImage of Diploma & degree courses in New Zealandcate 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 quickly via our Contact Page.

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Address: Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand
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Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
Courses / Programs
• Study for 1, 2 or 3 semesters at the UK’s No. 1 arts university!

• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education. Easily accessible less than 2 hours south of London by train, AUB provides study abroad BA (Hons) courses for international students and professionals who wish to spend time abroad in pursuit of careers in creative arts, graphic design, interior design, fashion, makeup, visual communication, architecture, acting, film production, photography, dance, and more.

• Our short study abroad courses are designed for students who want to spend time in university or college in the UK, developing their creative skills and perhaps gaining credits towards their university degree, but do not necessarily want to spend as much as 2-3 years studying in the UK.

• Students are fully integrated with our full-time BA (Hons) degree students, and these courses can be taken for 1 term, 2 terms, or 3 terms.

• If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.

• We also provide summer study abroad programs.

Student Review:
“I like the fact that the course has a good structure. You can always give your work a personal touch. I really appreciate that all my tutors are helpful, open-minded and have an immense knowledge, which they enjoy sharing.”
- Shivaji, India
1, 2 or 3 semesters on the following degree courses:

• Acting, Animation Production, Architecture, Photography, Costume with Performance Design, Creative Events Management, Fashion Studies, Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Effects Design & Production, Illustration, Interior Architecture & Design, MakeUp for Media & Performance, Textiles, Modelmaking, Dance.

Further Courses:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (1 or 2 terms)
• Preparation for Masters (2 terms)
• Summer creative arts courses for ages 13-14, 15+, 18+ / adults.
Queenstown Resort College
Courses / Programs
Queenstown Resort College offers world-class hospitality and tourism education at all levels - from tertiary students to industry executives, tourists and visitor groups. Our education facility offers hospitality management training, adventure tourism education, internships, English language, short courses for visitors, personal and leadership development courses, customised programmes and more. We are located in Queenstown which is New Zealand's leading international resort and the adventure capital of the world. Come in summer to enjoy the long, hot summer days, or in winter for skiing and snowboarding. QRC is located in the centre of town, a short walk to Queenstown's cafés, bars, restaurants and shops.
Our education facility offers hospitality management training, adventure tourism education, internships, English language, short courses for visitors, personal and leadership development courses, customised programmes and more.
University of York
Courses / Programs
The University of York is one of the top ten universities in the UK for teaching and research, and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. We offer a wide range of high-quality, accredited undergraduate & postgraduate degree programmes to both UK and international students. Consisting of over 30 academic departments and research centres and a student body of 13,000, the university was named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2010.

The University of York has been welcoming students from all over the world since it was established. We provide a wonderful mixture of nationalities, cultures and faiths, with students coming from almost 100 countries. Our students benefit from a truly international educational experience.

International students form an integral part of the community on campus, and just over 20% of our students come from outside the UK.

York is only 2 hours by train from London (and Heathrow and Gatwick international airports), and 1.5 hours by train from the city of Manchester. York is also 25 miles north of Leeds Bradford International Airport.
Bachelor & master degrees and postgraduate courses in specialised subject areas:
- Accounting
- Applied Social Science
- Archaeology
- Avionics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Digital Media Systems
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational Studies
- Electronic Engineering
- English
- English / History
- Genetics
- History
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Midwifery Practice
- Music
- Nursing
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Policy
- Sociology
& more..
The International Travel College
Courses / Programs
The International Travel College has an outstanding reputation as the premium supplier of training courses for the airline, travel and tourism industries. The College is registered and accredited with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA/UFTAA), the University of Cambridge (UK) and Microsoft. Courses are approved for student loans and allowances with the Ministry of Education and recognised and approved for student visas with the New Zealand Immigration Service. All ITC courses provide training in the technical skills required in the airline, travel and tourism industries. Programmes are an ideal combination of travel and tourism units, communications and selling skills, and essential computing subjects.
Career Qualification in Travel and Tourism; International Qualification in Travel, Tourism and IT; International Airline and Travel Agency Diploma IATA/UFTAA ;Diploma in Tourism Travel and Management Level (1 year); International Diploma in Tourism Travel Management (2 year integrated programme)
Taylors College, Auckland
Courses / Programs
Taylors College Auckland provides specialised university preparation programs in partnership with leading universities in New Zealand. With successful completion of the Taylors Auckland Foundation Year (TAFY), you will be guaranteed entry into the University of Auckland, AUT University and Massey University. In 2011, 94% of TAFY students were offered a tertiary place. Our university preparation courses are open to international students and also New Zealand students who don't meet the direct entry requirements for undergraduate degree programs.

There are three study options available for Taylors Auckland Foundation Year. If you have superior grades in English and relevant subjects and want to fast track your pathway to University, you can take the Intensive (Accelerated) Program. Intake is in April only and the course is 30 weeks.

If you have achieved at least average grades in English and relevant subjects, the Standard Program will be suitable for you. You can start your study in January (40 weeks), July (38 weeks) or August (35 weeks). Our Certificate in Pre-Foundation Studies has been designed to prepare you for academic study at foundation level.
University Preparation & English Language Courses:

- Taylors Auckland Foundation Year (TAFY) with 2 program options:

*Intensive (Accelerated) Program: This 30-week program is ideal if you have superior grades in English & relevant subjects and want to fasttrack your pathway to University.

*Standard Program: Study English & 4 elective subjects. 35, 38 or 40 weeks.
 
*Certificate in Pre-Foundation Studies:
Prepares you for academic study at foundation level.

- Taylors English Language Preparation (TELP)
New Zealand College of Education
Courses / Programs
Based in Auckland, The New Zealand College of Education offers certificate, diploma, bachelor and post-graduate programmes in English language learning for foreign learners, English language teaching, and religious/philosophy courses.

All of our programmes have a focus on affordable tuition, with an emphasis on online learning; although campus and blended learning courses are also available.

The New Zealand College of Education offers affordable tuition for all students, for domestic students as well as international students - the fees are the same.

The college is mindful of the needs of students to provide quality time for their work life, family life and personal time; this is strongly supported through out e-learning and blended learning programmes that encourage academic success from the comfort of the learner's home.

All courses provided through NZCOE are well accredited and affordable with an emphasis on low-cost tuition fees. The New Zealand College of Education looks forward to hearing from any potential candidate at any time of the year.
Online, On-Campus & Blended Courses:

- Certificate, Diploma & Degree Options

• Certificate in English Language Teaching (TEFL/TESOL Courses)
• Certificate in English Language Learning (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Academic Writing, General English, and EAP Courses)
• Certificate in Religion and Philosophy programmes
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Bachelor of Professional Communication
• Mini-MBA
• MBA (General Management)