Course Details

Bachelor's Degree Programmes

          Wanganui Campus
   Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (3 years); Bachelor 
       of Computer Graphic Design with Honours (4 years); Post Graduate
       Diploma of Computer Graphic Design (1 year); Master of Computer
       Graphic Design (1 year). Major areas of study: Digital Graphic Design
   Time Based Media and Media Technology
   Degree in Computer Graphic Design are jointly awarded by the
       University of Waikato
   Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 years). Major area of study: Photography,
       Printmaking, Painting, Glass, Sculpture, 
   Bachelor of Fashion (3 years); Bachelor of Fashion 
       with Honours (4 years)
   Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
       (Applied) (3 years)

          Palmerston NorthCampus
   Bachelor of Nursing (3 years)
   Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses
       (1 year full time / 18 months part time)
   Bachelor of Human Performance (Sports Sciences) (3 years)
   Bachelor of Applied Science Medical Imaging (3 years)

English Language

UCOL provides a range of courses designed for various levels of English language proficiency. Full and part year study options are available and students are able to enroll into the Wanganui English for Communication courses on most Mondays of the year. Palmerston North English language courses start in February and July of each year. Preparation for English language examinations such as TOEFL, IELTS and Pitman’s are available. The English Language schools are located at the Palmerston North and Wanganui campuses.

Certificate and Diploma Programmes

Catering & Hospitality, Hospitality Industry Skills, Culinary Art, Patisserie and Confectionery, Visual Arts, Hairdressing, Glass, NZ Diploma of Business, Business Computing, Sport and Fitness Management, Office Administration & Reception, Business Administration and Technology, Trades & Industrial Technology, Health Sciences, Tourism & Travel, Photography, Performing Arts, plus many more.

Accommodation and Welfare

UCOL can offer students two types of accommodation. These are homestays or student flats located in Wanganui only. Homestay accommodation is arranged before you arrive and provides you with an opportunity to practice your English and get used to life in New Zealand while you have the support of a friendly and caring New Zealand family.

Alternatively, Wanganui has a limited number of student flats available which are situated adjacent to the main campus. Our international staff are available to help students with useful information about preparing to study in New Zealand.