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Overview

Programme Careers

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Regulations

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme a student needs to:

a (i) completed secondary schooling to at least NCEA Level 2, and achieved a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA level 2 at a Merit standard, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of three subjects including Mathematics, or the equivalent as approved by the Board of Studies

and

(ii) a level of English language proficiency equivalent to a score of 5.0, with no band less than 4.5, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or alternative English language test approved by this University

or

b (i) completed secondary schooling to at least NCEA Level 2, and achieved a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA level 2 at a Merit standard, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of three subjects including Mathematics, or the equivalent as approved by the Board of Studies

and

(ii) level of English language proficiency equivalent to a score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or alternative English language test approved by this University

or

c (i) completed secondary schooling to at least NCEA Level 2, and achieved a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA level 2 at an Excellence standard, with no fewer than 12 credits in each of three subjects including Mathematics, or the equivalent as approved by the Board of Studies

and

(ii) a level of English language proficiency equivalent to a score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or alternative English language test approved by this University.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 a A student admitted under Regulation 1a must pass courses with a total value of 120 points and will normally complete within 12 months.

b A student admitted under Regulation 1b must pass courses with a total value of 120 points and will normally complete within 9 months.

c A student admitted under Regulation 1c must pass courses with a total value of 90 points and will normally complete within 6 months.

Structure and Content

3 a A student enrolled for this certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Schedule

and

b (i) achieve at least 65% in CTFOUND 10F, 39F or 40F English for Academic Purposes

or

(ii) achieve at least 50% in CTFOUND 10F, 39F or 40F English for Academic Purposes and have passed an IELTS examination with an overall score of at least 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 in the academic module

or

(iii) have completed the Foundation Certificate for Academic Purposes or English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies from the English Language Academy, with a C- or higher.

4 In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval of the Principal or nominee, a student may substitute a pass in CTFOUND 39F for CTFOUND 40F, or a pass in CTFOUND 39F and a pass in a further 20-point subject course from the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies Schedule for CTFOUND 10F.

5 a In exceptional circumstances a student may enrol in a Stage I course from this University with the approval of the Principal or nominee and the Associate Dean Academic of the faculty offering the course in which the student wishes to enrol.

b Credit may be granted toward a bachelors degree or diploma at this University for any Stage I course(s) completed under Regulation 4a.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 A student must complete all required class work and written examinations which will be similar in standard and content to NCEA Level 3.

8 A student who fails one or more courses will only be allowed to enrol in further courses towards the programme with the permission of the Principal or nominee.

9 The programme of study of each student must be approved by the Principal or nominee.

University Entrance / Admission to University

10 A student who satisfactorily completes the University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies will be deemed to have the equivalent of University Entrance.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

The programme of study of each student must be approved by the Principal or nominee.

Programme Schedules

Complete 90 to 120 points comprising:

  • Either:
  • 1 item from 90 points Requirements, or
  • 1 item from 120 points Requirements, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

90 points Requirements

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

Graduate Profile

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Programme Capabilities

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