The following Chinese qualifications are acceptable for entry into Two-semester Pre-Master’s:
2 semesters
February, October
Christchurch
NZ$32,400
The Two Semester Pre-Master’s Programme is a comprehensive pre-university pathway into master’s study for international students who hold an advanced diploma or an associate degree, but not a full bachelor’s degree.
Upon completion of the pre-master’s programme, with a minimum GPA requirement, you will be guaranteed entry to a range of master’s degrees across Business, Engineering, Science, Health, Education, and Arts disciplines.
The pathway comprises one semester of coursework that prepares you generally for postgraduate study at UC (including courses developing your cultural and bicultural awareness, communication, critical thinking, and data analysis) and a second semester in advanced undergraduate courses in your chosen fields of interest.
The first semester in Pre-master’s two semester programme is delivered exclusively by UC International College (UCIC). The second semester courses are taught by UC. The courses a student is required to complete in the second semester will be specified by the relevant UC faculty.
To enter the Two Semester Pre-Master’s Programme you must hold an advanced diploma or associate degree.
You will also need to meet our English language entry requirements with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0, with no band below 5.5.
See our English for Academic Purposes programmes if you need support meeting this requirement.
The following Chinese qualifications are acceptable for entry into Two-semester Pre-Master’s:
NOTE: If CHSI （学信网）verification is provided with the application， the high school completion certificate will not be requested.
Completion of the Two Semester Pre-Master’s Programme guarantees entry into any of the master’s programme listed below with respect to meeting GPA or English requirements for entry.
*Please check that the end date of your Pre-Master’s Programme aligns with the start date of your preferred master’s degree. Most master’s degrees have a February and/or July start date.
Entry into some master’s programmes, listed below as ‘Continuation Master’s Programme’ require applicants to have completed a prior study in a related subject area. Completion of the Pre-Master’s Programme does not change the requirement for relevant prior study into Continuation Master’s programmes.
Entry into other master’s programmes, listed below as ‘Conversion Master’s Programme’ allow students to enter with a prior study from any subject area.
• Master of Applied Data Science
• Master of Business Information Systems
• Master of Business
• Master of Financial Analysis
• Master of International Relations and Diplomacy
• Master of Marketing
• Master of Policy and Governance
• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Strategic Communication
• Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages