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