Specialised bachelors' degrees have specific entry requirements and a restricted choice of papers. Each programme has its own subjects, structure, and admission procedures.
Programmes considered specialised bachelors' degrees are:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) a three-year interdisciplinary programme that allows students to select papers from multiple contributing departments. This degree is a springboard for advanced study and a diverse range of careers including research, health services, and professional programmes
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) provides students with skills in legal research, a general legal education, and meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education so that holders of this degree are eligible for entry to the New Zealand legal profession
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) a four-year programme for students wishing to obtain a first qualification in Social Work that qualifies them to apply for registration as social workers in New Zealand
- Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv) the only academic qualification available in New Zealand that leads to full professional recognition as a Chartered Surveyor. It is the only qualification that is recognised as being an appropriate foundation for licensing by the Cadastral Surveyors Licensing Board of New Zealand.
- Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg) a three-year undergraduate degree programme with a choice of three endorsements. Students study educational theory, curriculum studies, and complete a minimum of 120 days supervised professional experience in education settings
Statuses such as Conditional Enrolment, part-time-only study, Distance Learning and international status may impact on eligibility for certain specialised bachelors' degrees.
Most specialised degrees also have higher English language proficiency requirements due to the nature of the course. Places for international students are also often limited.