Entry Requirements – Mature Aged Students

ALTERNATE BACHELOR’S DEGREE: MATURE AGE ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS

The Institute provides the following alternative admission pathway for applicants who do not meet the academic admission requirements specified above:

1. Mature aged applicants who are 20 years or over and who do not qualify for admission on the basis of formal educational attainment alone, may apply for admission as Mature Aged Applicants.
2. The Institute recognises that preparation for tertiary study is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable intellectual and skills development can be gained through wide-ranging experiences and informal study. Each applicant’s case is considered on its merits on the basis of evidence of achievement and of their interest in and capacity to work in the broad field of their chosen field of further study.
3. To be considered under the Mature Aged Admission category, an applicant must be 20 years of age or over prior to the course start date. An application in this category is considered for admission based on an assessment of work experience and personal competencies. The applicants should ensure that the following information (where relevant) is included in their application:
   1. details of formal education including level reached, state/country, year, subjects and results;
   2. details of other study, training or development courses attempted or completed since leaving school;
   3. details of a minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience in areas specific to the chosen course;
   4. details and proof of membership and affiliations with recognised professional and semi-professional bodies.

ALTERNATIVE ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS

The Institute’s admissions principles and processes consider equity and access considerations through the provision of alternative entry admission arrangements. Consistent with this principle, the Institute’s Academic Board may approve admissions arrangements for purposes such as:

1. encouraging and assisting Māori and Pacific students to enroll in the CIM programme of study; or
2. providing access to the educationally or socially disadvantaged;
3. addressing the under-representation of designated subgroups.

The Institute monitors academic progress and provides appropriate learning support to students admitted under any scheme which is based on equity and access.