SMC - Bonus points for New Zealand qualifications

[sakitran]

Hi all,

As far as I understand, applicant will earn 10 bonus points if he or she has a recognized post-graduate New Zealand qualification requiring a minimum of one year of full-time study in New Zealand (levels eight, nine, or 10 on the NZQF).

Is there a clear definition whether one year here is understood as one academic year (two semesters) or one calendar year (365 days or 12 months)?

Thanks in advance for your clarification!

[Jacq]

At the post-graduate level, you enroll in school for one full year / 365 days.

But 2 semesters v 1 year is basically the same thing here. Semester 1 is Feb-July, Semester 2 is Aug-November.

[sakitran]

So, my concern is whether a two-semester postgraduate course (from Feb to Nov) is considered as one year of full-time study, although it lasts for less than 12 months or 365 days?

At the post-graduate level, you enroll in school for one full year / 365 days.

But 2 semesters v 1 year is basically the same thing here. Semester 1 is Feb-July, Semester 2 is Aug-November.

[YessicaCBO]

So, my concern is whether a two-semester postgraduate course (from Feb to Nov) is considered as one year of full-time study, although it lasts for less than 12 months or 365 days?

A year at uni level is equal at two semesters! You have to do an international qualification assessed (NZQA) for your bachelor degree and post-graduate degree - them for sure you will know if you could get that extra points!