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Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies

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Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies is an international pathway programme, offered by the University of Waikato College, for students who have completed high school but have not met the academic entry requirements for entry into degree study.

120 points, 0.5 - 1 year

Hamilton

Trimester A (March), Trimester B (July) and Summer School (November)

Why study the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies?

This Foundation Studies programme is for international students that have not met the academic entry for undergraduate study. Papers in this programme will teach you skills for successful tertiary study within New Zealand.

The programme includes compulsory English language and electives across a range of study areas. Classes include New Zealand students to encourage international students to improve their English and make New Zealand friends.

Why choose the University of Waikato College 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 team skills to help equip you for university
  • The programme offers flexible intakes, with three points of entry during the year
  • Taught on the University of Waikato main campus so you have access to all services and facilities as degree level students

120 points, 0.5 - 1 year

Hamilton

Trimester A (March), Trimester B (July) and Summer School (November)

Degree information

Entry Requirements Fees and scholarships

Standard Foundation Studies Programme

Duration

8 to 9 months (across two trimesters).

Note: you can complete the programme in eight months if you include C/X Trimester (summer school)

2022 Dates and Tuition Fees

A Trimester – 7 March to 1 July 2022
B Trimester – 18 July to 11 November 2022
X Trimester – 14 November 2022 to 13 February 2023

Standard Foundation Studies tuition: $11,780

Programme Details

  • You will study a total of eight papers, three compulsory and five electives from the list below.
  • All papers are available on campus.  Limited papers will be available online.  See below for specific details.
  • Students can have up to 18 hours of class per week (4 papers) with a further 20 hours to be spent on homework and revision.
  • Classes are scheduled between 9am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Compulsory Papers

  • FOUND021 - English for Foundation Studies 1
  • FOUND022 - English for Foundation Studies 2
  • FOUND001 - Academic Essentials

Elective Papers

STEM papers:

Business papers:

  • FOUND005 -  Foundations of Business Studies
  • FOUND014 -  Foundations of Business Financials

Arts and Humanities papers:

  • FOUND002 -  Foundations of Critical Thought
  • FOUND003 -  Foundations of Arts
  • FOUND004 -  Foundations of Social Sciences

Accelerated Foundation Studies Programme

Duration

5 months (one trimester).

2022 Dates and Tuition Fees

A Trimester – 7 March to 1 July 2022
B Trimester – 18 July to 11 November 2022
X Trimester – 14 November 2022 to 13 February 2023

Accelerated Foundation Studies tuition: $23,560

Programme Details

  • You will study a total of four papers, two compulsory and two electives from the list below.
  • Students can have up to 18 hours of class per week (4 papers) with a further 20 hours to be spent on homework and revision.
  • Classes are scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Compulsory Papers

Elective Papers

STEM papers:

Business papers:

  • FOUND005 -  Foundations of Business Studies
  • FOUND014 -  Foundations of Business Financials

Arts and Humanities papers:

  • FOUND002 -  Foundations of Critical Thought
  • FOUND003 -  Foundations of Arts
  • FOUND004 -  Foundations of Social Sciences

Contact us

International Enquiries

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

University of Waikato College

University of Waikato College, Language Institute (LAIN) Building, The University of Waikato Gate 1, Knighton Road, Hamilton, New Zealand