Limited entry & special applications
Some programmes and courses have restrictions on the students that can enrol.
Limited entry
Some programmes and courses have limited entry (there is a limit to the number of students who may enrol for the course). Enrolment numbers will not normally exceed the number indicated.
For programmes and courses with limited entry you must also Apply to Enrol by the relevant date (please see below).
An international student quota, where applicable, is indicated by ISQ.
Special applications
If your programme or course requires a special application (listed below) you must:
- Make a special application by the relevant application date, as stated below
- And Apply to Enrol
Check the conditions of entry using the admission requirements checker or contact the relevant College, School or department directly.
If you are planning to start a teacher training, see the College of Education, Health and Human Development for details around the application process.
| Qualification | Requirement | Limit |
| Students who hope to enter the Journalism major will be required to submit a formal application and to attend an internview at the end of their 2nd semester (Year1/S2). To progress to the 3rd year of the major (COMS331 and COMS332), students will be required to pass COMS233 Media Law | 25 | |
| Special application required. | ||
| BE(Hons) First Professional Year | Limited places available. Apply no later than 1 December. | Varies by subject |
| Computer Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 30 |
| Chemical and Process Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 75 |
| Civil Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 190 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 90 |
| Forest Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 120 |
| Mechatronics Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 50 |
| Natural Resources Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 35 |
| Software Engineering | Apply no later than 1 December. | 30 |
| BFA Intermediate | The Head of School of Fine Arts must receive application for admission to the Intermediate Year (first year) no later than 15 November. | 78 |
| BFA(Hons) | Special application required. Applications should be received by 1 November. | |
| BSLP(Hons) - First Professional Year | Special application requried by 1 October. Late applications will be considered subject to availability of places on the programme. | 40 |
| BTchLn(EarlyChildhood) BTchLn(Primary) GradDipECTeach GradDipTchLn(Primary) GradDipTchLn(Secondary) MTchgLn | Applications open from July. Applications for Programme Entry close when the programme is full or 4 weeks prior to programme start date so early application is strongly recommended. Applications for these programmes include police vetting, referees' reports and a personal statement. | |
| CertLS | Apply no later than 1 week prior to the start of the programme. | |
| CUP | Applications to the programme close three weeks prior to the official course start dates. Selection is based on previous academic record (NCEA or equivalent), or an internally administered test. | |
| MAud | Special application required by 1 October. Late applications will be considered subject to availability of places on the programme. | 12 |
| MBA PGDipBA | Special application required by 10 January. | |
| MBIS PGDipBIS | Special application required. | |
| MBM MFM PGDipBus* PGCertBus | Special application required. | |
| Special Application required | ||
| MCouns | Special application required by 1 October. | 12 ISQ: 2 |
| MDRR | Apply no later than 12 January. | |
| ME | Apply no later than 10 January, or 15 June (please scroll down to the bootom of the page for the appropriate forms). | |
| MEFE | Apply no later than 1 June or 1 December (please scroll down to the bootom of the page for the appropriate forms). | 12 |
| MFA | Special application required by 1 November. | |
| MGIS Part I | Special application required by 1 February. | 10 |
| MPA | Special application required. | |
| MSc - Applied Psychology (Parts I and II) | Special application required by 30 November. Part II limited to those completing second year of professional programme. | 15 |
| MSc - Medical Physics (Clinical) | A student must have secured a registrar position with a New Zealand District Health Board before enrolling. | |
| MSLP | Special application required by 1 October. Late applications will be considered subject to availability of places on the programme | 30 |
| MSW(App) | Email to request an application pack. Applications due 18 December. Late applications may be accepted on a case by case basis.. | |
| MusB Performance MusB New Music (Composition) | Special application required by 17 October. Special application required by 7 November. | |
| MusB(Hons) Performance MMus Performance | Special application including audition by 15 September. Special application including audition by 15 September. | |
| PGCertAntaStud | Special application required by 1 August. | 16 |
| PGCertStratLdrship | Special application required. | |
| PGDipChFamPsyc | Special application required by 1 October. | 12 |
| PGDipClinPsyc | Special application required by 30 September. | 12 |
| PGDipGIS | Special application required by 1 February. | 10 |
| PGDipJ | Special application required by 31 October. | 25 |
| PMEG | Students with a B+ grade average and fulfilling all prerequisites for the programme of study will be enrolled first; students with a B- to B grade average and fulfilling all prerequisites will be enrolled in the remaining spaces on a merit basis 3 weeks prior to the programme start date. Entry to this programme is limited to 30 students per year and by special application prior to three weeks before the start of the semester. Contact the Department of Geological Sciences for an application form. Applications due no later than 12 January. |
30 |
| Course | Requirement | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | ||
| BIOL 305 | 28 | |
| BIOL 493 | Enrolments will be taken until course is full. Selection will be based on previous academic record in appropriate 300-level Biological Science courses. | 16 |
| Biosecurity | ||
| BIOS 201 | 250 | |
| Child and Family Psychology | ||
| CFPY 501 CFPY 502 |
Special application required by 1 October. | 12 |
| Communication Disorders | ||
| CMDS 490 | Apply no later than 12 January. | 20 |
| Communication | ||
| COMS 233 | 25 | |
| COMS 331 | 25 | |
| COMS 332 | 25 | |
| Computer Engineering | ||
| ENCE 260 | 300 | |
| Counselling | ||
| COUN 675 COUN 676 |
Special application required by 1 October. | 120 ISQ: 2 |
| Data Science | ||
| DATA430 | 40 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| FINA 101 FINA 102 FINA 103 |
A separate application including 12 examples of work that supports each of the NCEA Practical Art (or equivalent) subjects must be submitted by 15 November. Format must be colour, laser printed and stapled, A4 photographs. | 78 |
| Graphic Design | ||
| DESI 211 DESI 212 DESI 301 DESI 401 |
Special application required by 30 September. | 25 |
| Film | ||
| FILM 211 FILM 212 FILM 301 FILM 401 |
Special application required by 30 September. | 24 |
| Music | ||
| MUSA 120 MUSA 121 |
Application via portfolio submission, and approval by Head of School. Deadline for submission of portfolio by 7 November. | |
| MUSA 141 MUSA 143 |
Application via audition, and approval by Head of School. Deadline for audition applications by 17 October. | |
| Painting | ||
| PAIN 211 PAIN 212 PAIN 301 PAIN 401 |
Special application required by 30 September. | 30 |
| Photography | ||
| PHOT 211 PHOT 212 PHOT 301 PHOT 401 |
Special application required by 30 September. | 24 |
| Sculpture | ||
| SCUL 211 SCUL 212 SCUL 301 SCUL 401 |
Special application required by 30 September. | 30 |
| French | ||
| FREN 120 | 60 | |
| Law | ||
| A student transferring from another university and seeking admission to the limited entry LAWS courses must also send an original academic transcript to the Academic Manager, School of Law, by the deadline for application to enrol in those courses. All Law students intending to enrol in limited entry courses, including those awaiting the outcome of transfer of credit applications, must apply to enrol by the deadlines set out below. | ||
| LAWS 202 LAWS 203 |
Apply no later than 5 December. | 200 per course |
| LAWS 204 LAWS 205 LAWS 206 |
Up to 10 of Maori descent per course (these students must apply on the appropriate form, available from the School of Law). | ISQ: 15 per course |
| LAWS 359 | Summer School only. PReference will be given to students in the final year of their degree, in order of application to enrol. Apply no later than 19 October. | 24 |
| LAWS 382 | Must contact School of Law Academic Administrator by the date advertised within the School of Law to submit an expression of interest. Applicants must also apply to enrol by the deadline. For the summer semester, preference will be given to students in the final year of their degree, in order of application to enrol. Apply no later than 5 October for summer semester; 3 December for Semester 1; 31 May for Semester 2. | 20 for summer semester |
| LAWS 387 | Preference will be given to students in the final year of their LLB degree. Apply no later than 31 May. | 24 |
| Management | ||
| MGMT 228 | Special application required by second Monday of Semester 2. | 30 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC 428 | Apply no later than 1 February. | 20 |
| PSYC 452 | Apply no later than 1 February. | 15 |
| PSYC 466 | Apply no later than 1 February. | 15 |
| PSYC 404 PSYC 470 PSYC 475 PSYC 477 |
Apply no later than 1 February. | 20 |
| PSYC 433 | Apply no later than 1 February. | 22 |
| Social Work | ||
| SOWK 201 SOWK 202 SOWK 203 SOWK 205 |
Special application required by 30 September. Selection will be based on academic record and an assessment arranged by the Programme Coordinator. | 40 total |
| SOWK 301 SOWK 303 SOWK 304 SOWK 308 SOWK 390 |
Special application required by 30 September. Selection will be based on academic record and an assessment arranged by the Programme Coordinator. | 40 total |
| SOWK 490 SOWK 491 SOWK 492 |
Special application required by 30 September. Selection will be based on academic record and an assessment arranged by the Programme Coordinator. | 40 total |
| Soil Science | ||
| SOIL 203 | Apply no later than 5 July. | 72 |