Program Overview

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Certificate of Proficiency Undergraduate – CPUND

The Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate) is not a formal qualification. It is for those intending to complete only 1 or 2 undergraduate courses. These may be interest courses, or you may want to study them to prepare you for studying another qualification in the future. Alternatively, if you are studying a qualification at another university, you may want to study a course at Massey to credit back to your qualification.

Type of Qualification

• Certificate of Proficiency

Level of Study

• Varied study levels
• NZQF level 6

Time to Complete

• Normally only available for part-time study.

Where You Can Study

• Auckland campus
• Distance and online
• Wellington campus
• Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

International Students

• Not open to international students

Key Dates

• Admission application due dates
• Course enrolment dates for accepted students
• Semester dates

Study a Certificate of Proficiency Undergraduate – CPUND

The Certificate of Proficiency (Undergraduate) is not a formal qualification. You should only apply for this certificate if you are intending to only complete 1 or 2 undergraduate courses.

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

• All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

Specific Requirements

• You will need to meet the entry requirements for the courses you choose.

Prior Learning and Exemptions

• For information on prior learning and exemptions or other questions, contact us.

English Language Skills

• If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Official Regulations

• To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate, read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.

Returning Students

• For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take.

Structure of the Certificate of Proficiency Undergraduate

Structure

• If you plan to study courses as a pathway to a certificate, diploma or bachelor degree, you should select courses that will count toward your intended qualification.
• You can study a maximum of 60 credits (four 15-credit undergraduate courses) per year.

Courses and Specialisations

• Many courses above 100-level have prerequisite requirements (preparatory course/s or other entry requirements).

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Tuition Fees

• Domestic students: $3,707
• International students: Not applicable

Student Loans (StudyLink) and Fees Free Scheme

• You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.

Scholarship and Award Opportunities

• Search our scholarships and awards

Related Study Options

Certificate of Proficiency (Student Exchange) – CPSTX

• Qualification
• Location: Auckland campus, Wellington campus, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Certificate of Proficiency Postgraduate – CoP Postgrad

• Qualification
• Credits: 60
• Location: Auckland campus, Distance and online, Wellington campus, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Certificate of Proficiency Sub Degree – CPSBD

• Qualification
• Credits: 60
• Location: Auckland campus, Distance and online, Wellington campus, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Diploma (Business) – DipBus

• Qualification
• Credits: 120
• Location: Auckland campus

Diploma in Science and Technology – DipScTech

• Qualification
• Credits: 120
• Location: Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Doctor of Philosophy – PhD

• Qualification
• Credits: 360
• Location: Auckland campus, Wellington campus, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Graduate Diploma (Management) – GradDip(Mgt)

• Qualification
• Credits: 120
• Location: Auckland campus

Graduate Diploma (Marketing) – GradDip(Mrk)

• Qualification
• Credits: 120
• Location: Auckland campus

Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology – GDipScTech

• Qualification
• Credits: 120
• Location: Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)

Without Specialisation – Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology

• Specialisation
• Location: Auckland campus, Distance and online, Manawatū campus (Palmerston North)