Once you have completed the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (Foundation Studies programme), you will be able to begin an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato.
Why choose the Foundation Studies programme?
- The programme offers guaranteed entry to most University of Waikato undergraduate degrees upon successful completion
- The programme is recognised by all New Zealand universities
- The curriculum develops subject knowledge and skills as well as leadership and teamwork skills to help equip you for university
- The programme offers flexible intakes, with three points of entry during the year
- There are five, eight and nine-month course options (one or two semesters)
- The courses are taught on the University of Waikato main campus so you have access to all services and facilities as degree level students
| Accelerated Five months (one semester) | Standard Eight to nine months (two semesters*) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory subjects: English for Academic Purposes 2 | Compulsory subjects: English for Academic Purposes 1 English for Academic Purposes 2 Study Skills |
| Elective subjects (choose three): Accounting Arts Biology Business Studies Calculus Chemistry Critical Thought and Expression Mathematics and Statistics Physics Science Social Sciences Study Skills | Elective subjects (choose five): Accounting Arts Biology Business Studies Calculus Chemistry Critical Thought and Expression Mathematics and Statistics Physics Science Social Sciences |
*Completion of the standard programme in eight months includes summer school
Qualification Title: Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
Courses will be delivered by Study Group NZ Limited on behalf of the University of Waikato
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