Diploma in Software Development – Level 7
Do you want to enhance your existing knowledge and skills in order to develop application programs? Are you interested in people-centered software applications?
If so the Diploma in Software Development is a great way to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to meet contemporary and future workplace demands for flexible software developers and collaborators. Developed to teach you the skills to design and develop databases and analyse business information the Diploma will help you into a career as a developer, programmer, or software engineer.
Campus Information
Auckland
Our Auckland City Campus is in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD) located amongst the city’s universities. Giving students easy access to a spacious on-site café, library, computer labs and student common rooms. Classrooms are spacious and equipped with modern educational facilities ensuring captivating and efficient learning environment.
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- July
- Sep
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Possible career outcomes include:
Programmer
Software Developer
Software Engineer
App Developer
Web /Cloud Developer
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry Criteria
International students will be expected to have attained NCEA 3 or 42 credits at level 3 or Successful Completion of High School or Successful completion of General certi?cate of Education (GCE) or Overseas equivalent quali?cation to level 3.
English Requirements
- New Zealand certificate of English Language, Level 4, or equivalent.
- An IELTS Academic score of 6 overall with no band score lower than 5.5; OR
- TOEFL: PBT 550 (essay 5 TWE) or iBT 80 (writing 21); OR
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14000 NZD
Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
Application Fee: N/A