Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
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
Students must be 16 years of age or older. All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Academic Entry Requirements
- Have completed secondary school study, equivalent to New Zealand Year 12, or
- Have a completed secondary school qualification from your country of origin (see 'International students requirements' tab)
Domestic tuition fees
Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for domestic students enrolled in one year of full-time study.
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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 Trimester (summer school)
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:
- FOUND007 - Foundations of Calculus
- FOUND008 - Foundations of Mathematics and Statistics
- FOUND009 - Foundations of Biology
- FOUND011 - Foundations of Physics
- FOUND012 - Foundations of Science
- FOUND015 - Foundations of Health
Business papers:
Arts and Humanities papers:
Accelerated Foundation Studies Programme
Duration
5 months (one trimester).
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:
- FOUND007 - Foundations of Calculus
- FOUND008 - Foundations of Mathematics and Statistics
- FOUND009 - Foundations of Biology
- FOUND011 - Foundations of Physics
- FOUND012 - Foundations of Science
- FOUND015 - Foundations of Health
Business papers:
Arts and Humanities papers:
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