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New Zealand Literacy requirements for University Entrance

New Zealand Literacy requirements for University Entrance

Literacy requirements for University Entrance

The list of standards that contribute to University Entrance (UE) literacy requirements will be amended for 2020 after a periodic review. See the Review page for more details.

For 2019 planning purposes, the list of Standards that contribute to University Entrance literacy requirements from 1 January 2020 (PDF, 352KB) provides the registered numbers of the assessment standards that will be able to contribute to University Entrance literacy requirements from 1 January 2020.

Level 2, 3 and 4 Assessment Standards that contribute

Ten credits from the standards below (5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing) are required to meet the University Entrance literacy requirements.

For standards that meet both reading and writing requirements it is possible to split the credits to fulfil the literacy requirement.  For example, Art History 3.1 (91482, 4 credits) can contribute 2 credits to the reading requirement and 2 credits to the writing requirement.

Download this list as an MS Excel file (XLS, 84KB). Updated 3 April 2018.Y=Yes meets UE requirement
N=No does not meet UE requirement
IDSubject referenceTitle
Credits
Int/Ext
Reading
Writing
91404Accounting 3.1Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for a New Zealand reporting entity
4
EX
Y
N
91407Accounting 3.4Prepare a report for an external user that interprets the annual report of a New Zealand reporting entity
5
IN
Y
Y
91869Agribusiness 3.8Analyse future proofing strategies to ensure long term viability of a business
4
IN
Y
N
91871Agribusiness 3.10Analyse how a product meets market needs through innovation in the value chain
4
IN
Y
N
91529Agriculture and Horticultural Science 3.2Research and report on the impact of factors on the profitability of a New Zealand primary product
6
IN
Y
N
91530Agriculture and Horticultural Science 3.3Demonstrate understanding of how market forces affect supply of and demand for New Zealand primary products
5
EX
Y
Y
91531Agriculture and Horticultural Science 3.4Demonstrate understanding of how the production process meets market requirements for a New Zealand primary product(s)
4
EX
Y
Y
91532Agriculture and Horticultural Science 3.5Analyse a New Zealand primary production environmental issue
5
EX
Y
Y
91482Art History 3.1Demonstrate understanding of style in art works
4
EX
Y
Y
91483Art History 3.2Examine how meanings are communicated through art works
4
EX
Y
Y
91484Art History 3.3Examine the relationship(s) between art and context
4
EX
Y
Y
91485Art History 3.4Examine the impact of media and processes on art works
4
IN
Y
N
91486Art History 3.5Construct an argument based on interpretation of research in art history
4
IN
Y
N
91487Art History 3.6Examine the different values placed on art works
4
IN
Y
N
91488Art History 3.7Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works
4
IN
Y
N
91489Art History 3.8Analyse texts about art
4
IN
Y
N
91180Art History 2.1Examine the effects of formal elements of art works
4
EX
N
Y
91181Art History 2.2Examine the meanings conveyed by art works
4
EX
N
Y
91182Art History 2.3Examine the influence of context(s) on art works
4
EX
N
Y
91184Art History 2.5Communicate understanding of an art history topic
4
IN
Y
N
91602Biology 3.2Integrate biological knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
3
IN
Y
Y
91603Biology 3.3Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
5
EX
Y
Y
91604Biology 3.4Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment
3
IN
Y
N
91605Biology 3.5Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
4
EX
Y
Y
91606Biology 3.6Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution
4
EX
Y
Y
91607Biology 3.7Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications
3
IN
Y
N
91379Business Studies 3.1Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context
4
EX
Y
Y
91380Business Studies 3.2Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context
4
EX
Y
Y
91381Business Studies 3.3Apply business knowledge to address a complex problem(s) in a given global business context
4
EX
Y
Y
91382Business Studies 3.4Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product
6
IN
Y
N
91383Business Studies 3.5Analyse a human resource issue affecting businesses
3
IN
Y
N
91384Business Studies 3.6Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity
9
IN
Y
N
91385Business Studies 3.7Investigate the exporting potential of a New Zealand business in a market, with consultation
3
IN
Y
N
91387Chemistry 3.1Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
4
IN
N
Y
91389Chemistry 3.3Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
3
IN
Y
Y
91394Classical Studies 3.1Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
4
EX
Y
Y
91395Classical Studies 3.2Analyse the significance of a work(s) of art in the classical world
4
EX
Y
Y
91396Classical Studies 3.3Analyse the impact of a significant historical figure on the classical world
6
EX
Y
Y
91397Classical Studies 3.4Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
6
IN
Y
N
91398Classical Studies 3.5Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time
6
IN
Y
N
91200Classical Studies 2.1Examine ideas and values of the classical world.
4
EX
Y
Y
91201Classical Studies 2.2Examine the significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world.
4
EX
Y
Y
91202Classical Studies 2.3Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world.
4
IN
Y
N
91203Classical Studies 2.4Examine socio-political life in the classical world.
6
EX
Y
Y
91204Classical Studies 2.5Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures.
6
IN
Y
N
91594Dance 3.7Analyse a dance performance
4
EX
N
Y
91595Dance 3.8Demonstrate understanding of the development of dance in Aotearoa/New Zealand
4
EX
Y
Y
91632Digital Technologies 3.40Demonstrate understanding of complex concepts of information systems in an organisation
4
EX
Y
Y
91636Digital Technologies 3.44Demonstrate understanding of areas of computer science
4
EX
Y
Y
91638Digital Technologies 3.47Demonstrate understanding of complex concepts used in the design and construction of electronic environments
4
EX
N
Y
91641Digital Technologies 3.50Demonstrate understanding of wide area network technologies
4
IN
Y
N
91512Drama 3.1Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance
4
IN
Y
N
91514Drama 3.3Interpret a prescribed text to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period
4
EX
Y
Y
91515Drama 3.4Select and use complex performance skills associated with a drama form or period
4
IN
Y
N
91516Drama 3.5Demonstrate understanding of the work of a drama or theatre theorist or practitioner
4
IN
Y
N
91517Drama 3.6Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production
5
IN
Y
N
91518Drama 3.7Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance
4
EX
N
Y
91519Drama 3.8Script a drama suitable for live performance
5
IN
N
Y
91520Drama 3.9Direct a drama performance
5
IN
Y
N
91213Drama 2.1Apply drama techniques in a scripted context.
4
IN
Y
N
91215Drama 2.3Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text.
4
EX
Y
Y
91216Drama 2.4Perform features of a complex drama or theatre form or period.
4
IN
Y
N
91217Drama 2.5Examine the work of a playwright.
4
IN
Y
N
91218Drama 2.6Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production.
5
IN
Y
N
91219Drama 2.7Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance.
4
EX
N
Y
91220Drama 2.8Script a scene suitable for drama performance
4
IN
N
Y
91221Drama 2.9Direct a scene for drama performance
4
IN
Y
N
91410Earth and Space Science 3.1Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
4
IN
Y
Y
91411Earth and Space Science 3.2Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context
4
IN
Y
Y
91413Earth and Space Science 3.4Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system
4
EX
Y
Y
91414Earth and Space Science 3.5Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system
4
EX
Y
Y
91415Earth and Space Science 3.6Investigate an aspect of astronomy
4
IN
Y
N
91399Economics 3.1Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium
4
EX
Y
Y
91400Economics 3.2Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis
4
EX
Y
Y
91401Economics 3.3Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts
5
IN
Y
N
91402Economics 3.4Demonstrate understanding of government interventions to correct market failures
5
IN
Y
N
91403Economics 3.5Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy
6
EX
Y
Y
91222Economics 2.1Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
4
EX
N
Y
91223Economics 2.2Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models
4
EX
N
Y
91224Economics 2.3Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
4
EX
N
Y
91227Economics 2.6Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact6
IN
Y
N
91228Economics 2.7Analyse a contemporary economic issue of special interest using economic concepts and models
4
IN
Y
N
90828Education for Sustainability 3.1   (version 2 and onward)Evaluate a personal action that contributes towards a sustainable future6INYN
91735Education for Sustainability 3.2   (version 1 and onward)Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment4INYN
91736Education for Sustainability 3.3   (version 1 and onward)Analyse how different worldviews, and the values and practices associated with them, impact on sustainability4EXYY
90831Education for Sustainability 3.4   (version 2 and onward)Analyse the impact that policies have on a sustainable future5EXYY
90832Education for Sustainability 3.5   (version 2 and onward)Develop a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future5INYN
90810Education for Sustainability 2.1   (version 2 and onward)Undertake a personal action, with reflection, that contributes to a sustainable future6INYN
90811Education for Sustainability 2.2   (version 2 and onward)Explain how human activity in a biophysical environment has consequences for a sustainable future4INYN
91733Education for Sustainability 2.4   (version 1 and onward)Demonstrate understanding of initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future4EXYY
90814Education for Sustainability 2.6   (version 2 and onward)Demonstrate understanding of aspects of sustainability in different contexts4EXYY
91472English 3.1Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
4
EX
Y
Y
91473English 3.2Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4
EX
N
Y
91474English 3.3Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence
4
EX
Y
Y
91475English 3.4Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
6
IN
N
Y
91479English 3.8Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
4
IN
Y
N
91098English 2.1Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
4
EX
Y
Y
91099English 2.2Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4
EX
N
Y
91100English 2.3Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
4
EX
Y
Y
91101English 2.4Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
IN
N
Y
91105English 2.8Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
IN
Y
N
91106English 2.9Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
4
IN
Y
N
22749English for Academic PurposesWrite a text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose
5
IN
N
Y
22750English for Academic PurposesWrite a crafted text using researched material in English for an academic purpose
5
IN
N
Y
22751English for Academic PurposesRead and process information in English for academic purposes
5
IN
Y
N
91617Generic Technology 3.10Undertake a critique of a technological outcome’s design
4
EX
N
Y
91612Generic Technology 3.5Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
4
EX
N
Y
91613Generic Technology 3.6Demonstrate understanding of material development
4
EX
N
Y
91614Generic Technology 3.7Demonstrate understanding of operational parameters in complex and highly complex technological systems
4
EX
N
Y
91615Generic Technology 3.8Demonstrate understanding of consequences, responsibilities and challenges involved in technology
4
IN
Y
N
91616Generic Technology 3.9Demonstrate understanding of how the fitness for purpose of technological outcomes may be broadly interpreted
4
IN
Y
N
91619Generic Technology 3.14Demonstrate understanding of the application of a technical area to a specific field
4
IN
Y
N
91426Geography 3.1Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment
4
EX
Y
Y
91427Geography 3.2Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)
4
EX
Y
Y
91428Geography 3.3Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective
3
IN
Y
N
91429Geography 3.4Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills.
4
EX
Y
Y
91431Geography 3.6Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue
3
IN
Y
N
91240Geography 2.1Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment.
4
EX
Y
Y
91242Geography 2.3Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development.
4
EX
Y
Y
91836Hangarau 3.1Te tātari i te whai whakaarotanga ki ngā mātāpono Māori i roto i ngā mahi hangarau5INYN
91837Hangarau 3.2Te tātari i ngā whakataunga matatika e hāngai ana ki ngā mahi hangarau
5
IN
Y
N
91770Hangarau 2.1Te whakaputa tauāki hei whakaea i tētahi take hangarau motuhake
4
IN
N
Y
91461Health 3.1Analyse a New Zealand health issue
5
IN
Y
N
91462Health 3.2Analyse an international health issue
5
EX
Y
Y
91463Health 3.3Evaluate health practices currently used in New Zealand
5
IN
Y
N
91464Health 3.4Analyse a contemporary ethical issue in relation to well-being
4
IN
Y
N
91465Health 3.5Evaluate models for health promotion
5
EX
Y
Y
91434History 3.1Research an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders, using primary and secondary sources
5
IN
Y
N
91435History 3.2Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders
5
IN
Y
N
91436History 3.3Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders
4
EX
Y
Y
91437History 3.4Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders
5
IN
Y
N
91438History 3.5Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event
6
EX
Y
Y
91439History 3.6Analyse a significant historical trend and the force(s) that influenced it
6
EX
Y
Y
91229History 2.1Carry out an inquiry of an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders.
4
IN
Y
N
91230History 2.2Examine an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders.
5
IN
Y
N
91231History 2.3Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders.
4
EX
Y
Y
91232History 2.4Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders.
5
IN
Y
N
91233History 2.5Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event
5
EX
Y
Y
91234History 2.6Examine how a significant historical event affected New Zealand society.
5
EX
Y
Y
91466Home Economics 3.1Investigate a nutritional issue affecting the well-being of New Zealand society
5
IN
Y
N
91468Home Economics 3.3Analyse a food related ethical dilemma for New Zealand society
5
IN
Y
N
91469Home Economics 3.4Investigate the influence of multinational food corporations on eating patterns in New Zealand
5
IN
Y
N
91470Home Economics 3.5Evaluate conflicting nutritional information relevant to well-being in New Zealand society
4
EX
Y
Y
91471Home Economics 3.6Analyse the influences of food advertising on well-being
4
EX
N
Y
91300Home Economics 2.2Analyse the relationship between well-being, food choices and determinants of health.
4
EX
N
Y
91304Home Economics 2.6Evaluate health promoting strategies designed to address a nutritional need.
4
EX
N
Y
91509Latin 3.4Analyse a Roman viewpoint
4
IN
Y
Y
91510Latin 3.5Analyse the influence of Latin text(s) on subsequent culture(s)
3
IN
Y
Y
91584Mathematics and Statistics 3.12Evaluate statistically based reports
4
EX
N
Y
91266Mathematics and Statistics 2.11Evaluate a statistically based report
2
IN
Y
N
91490Media Studies 3.1Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media industry
4
EX
Y
Y
91493Media Studies 3.4Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society
4
EX
Y
Y
91497Media Studies 3.8Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief
3
IN
N
Y
91248Media Studies 2.1Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a media product and its audience
3
EX
Y
Y
91251Media Studies 2.4Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre
4
EX
Y
Y
91255Media Studies 2.8Write developed media text for a specific target audience
3
IN
N
Y
91425Music Studies 3.10Research a music topic
6
IN
Y
N
91764Pāngarau 2.15Te whakahaere rangahau pāngarau
3
IN
Y
Y
91765Pāngarau 2.16Te tātari i te reo motuhake o tētahi kōrero pāngarau3INYY
91502Physical Education 3.5Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society.
4
IN
Y
N
91505Physical Education 3.8Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
4
IN
Y
N
91527Physics 3.7Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
3
IN
Y
N
91844Psychology 2.1Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour6INYN
91845Psychology 2.2Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time3INYN
91846Psychology 2.3Conduct psychological research with guidance4INYN
91847Psychology 2.4Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice5INYN
91848Psychology 2.5Examine ethical issues in psychological practice3INYN
91872Psychology 3.1Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches6INYN
91873Psychology 3.2Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society3INYN
91874Psychology 3.3Conduct independent psychological research with consultation6INYN
91875Psychology 3.4Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice4INYN
91876Psychology 3.5Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice3EXYY
91818Pūtaiao 3.1Te arotake ki tā te Māori titiro i ngā huatau matua o te ariā kukuwhatanga hei puna ira tangata4INYN
91819Pūtaiao 3.2Te arotake ki tā te Māori titiro i te raweke ira4INYN
91820Pūtaiao 3.3Te tātari i ngā taukumekume mō te whakamahi i ngā rawa o Papatūānuku4INYN
91821Pūtaiao 3.4Te tātari i ngā matatika e pā ana ki te mahi a te tangata i te ātea4INYN
91725Religious Studies 3.1Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition6INYN
90826Religious Studies 3.3 (version 2 and onward)Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue6INYN
90827Religious Studies 3.4 (version 2 and onward)Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions6INYN
91596Social Studies 3.1Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue(s)
4
EX
Y
Y
91597Social Studies 3.2Conduct a critical social inquiry
6
IN
Y
N
91598Social Studies 3.3Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society
4
EX
Y
Y
  Scholarship if achieved in 2004  YY
91652Te Reo Māori 3.3Pānui kia mōhio ki te reo Māori o te ao whānui6EXYN
91653Te Reo Māori 3.4Tuhi i te reo Māori o te ao whānui 6EXNY
91654 Te Reo Māori 3.5Waihanga tuhinga whai take i te reo Māori o te ao whānui6INNY
91286Te Reo Māori 2.3Pānui kia mōhio ki te reo o te ao torotoro6EXYN
91287Te Reo Māori 2.4Tuhi i te reo o te ao torotoro6EXNY
91288Te Reo Māori 2.5Waihanga tuhinga i te reo o te ao torotoro6INNY
91804Te Reo Rangatira 3.2Te tātari i te ahunga o te reo 3EXYY
91805 Te Reo Rangatira 3.3Te whakatairite i ngā putanga pūrakau 4INYY
91806Te Reo Rangatira 3.4Te tūhura i ngā tuhinga raupeka4EXYY
91808Te Reo Rangatira 3.6Te whakaoti tuhinga3EXYY
91809Te Reo Rangatira 3.7Te tito i te upoko pukapuka6INNY
91810Te Reo Rangatira 3.8 Te tūhura i te reo takitaki 4INYY
91778Te Reo Rangatira 2.2Te wetewete i ngā tuhinga tuatahi3INYY
91779Te Reo Rangatira 2.3Te pānui i ngā tuhinga tawhito3EXYY
91780Te Reo Rangatira 2.4Te tuhi kōrero whakaae rānei, whakahē rānei3EXNY
91781Te Reo Rangatira 2.5Te tito i te whakaari4INNY
91782Te Reo Rangatira 2.6Te tito i tētahi pakiwaitara poto5INNY
91783Te Reo Rangatira 2.7Te whakarite i te whaituhi roa mō te takenga o te reo Māori5INYY
91787Te Reo Rangatira 2.11Te tūhura me te pūrongo i te reo peha4INYN
91788Te Reo Rangatira 2.12Te Tūhura i ngā tikanga o te reo4INYY
91826Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.1Te tātari i te ahurea rōpū tangata5INYN
91827Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.2Te tātari i tētahi rautaki whakapūmau ahurea a tētahi iwi taketake5INYN
91828Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.3Te tātari i ngā take e pā ana ki ngā whenua Māori6INYN
91829Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.4Te tātari i ngā pāpātanga o tētahi take ohaoha ki te iwi Māori5INYN
91830Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.5Te tātari i ngā pāpātanga o tētahi tūāhua o mua ki te iwi taketake5INYN
91831Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.6Te tātari i ngā pāpātanga o tētahi take taiao ki te iwi taketake5INYN
91832Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.7Te tātari i te whakaawenga a te ahurea Māori i te tuakiri o Aotearoa6INYN
91833Tikanga ā-Iwi 3.8Te tātari i te panonitanga o ngā tikanga Māori5INYN
See also  University of Otago Summer School