College Programmes Subject regulations
University of Waikato College offers a variety of Foundation, Diploma and English language programmes to prepare students for studies at undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The College is home to students from all over the world, who enjoy a welcoming and diverse student community, and all the support needed to graduate will the skills necessary for higher level study.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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Non-Assessed English Language Courses The University of Waikato College offers a variety of international English Language programmes to students including a General English course and tailor-made professional, academic and vocational study tours.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
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Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CertAttainEngLang) The Certificate of Attainment in English Language is offered at the University of Waikato College and has three levels, from Elementary to Pre-Intermediate. The level of admission will depend on the student's current level of proficiency in English language.
CAENL001, CAENL002 and CAENL003 are taught in Hamilton and offered on a full-time basis. These papers aim to provide international students whose first language is not English, with a programme which will develop their proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking English in a variety of formal and informal contexts in preparation for the higher levels.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
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Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CertAttainAcadEng) The Certificate of Attainment in Academic English is offered at the University of Waikato College and has five levels, from Intermediate to Advanced. This certificate is for students with an equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 4.0 or higher. The level of admission will depend on the student's current level of proficiency in English language.
CAENL004, CAENL005, CAENL006, CAENL007 and CAENL008 are taught in Hamilton and offered on a full-time basis. Classes focus on the skills needed for successful study in higher education in New Zealand such as academic writing, listening, note-taking, reading, and oral presentation skills. Higher levels can provide entry to the Foundation Studies and Diploma programmes or a range of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at the University of Waikato.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
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Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (CertAttainFoundSt) The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies provides international students whose first language is not English with a programme that will prepare them for study in a New Zealand university. All students should have achieved an IELTS score of at least 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or approved equivalent assessment) prior to admission.
Candidates enrolled in the 120 point CertAttainFoundSt must complete one of two pathways:
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Hamilton pathway - Students must complete: FOUND001, FOUND021 and FOUND022.
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China Learning Centre pathway - Students must complete: FOUND072, FOUND073, FOUND074, FOUND075 and FOUND076.
Under both pathways, the remaining points must be selected from: FOUND002, FOUND003, FOUND004, FOUND005, FOUND007, FOUND008, FOUND009, FOUND010, FOUND011, FOUND012, FOUND014 or FOUND015.
Candidates enrolled in the 60 point CertAttainFoundSt must complete FOUND001 and FOUND022. The remaining points must be selected from: FOUND002, FOUND003, FOUND004, FOUND005, FOUND007, FOUND008, FOUND009, FOUND010, FOUND011, FOUND012, FOUND014 or FOUND015.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
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Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) The Certificate of University Preparation is a one-trimester programme taught in Hamilton. On successful completion you will gain the equivalent of University Entrance as well as the tools and skills to help you transition to degree-level study.
To complete the Certificate students must pass both FOUND001 and FOUND002 and two of FOUND003, FOUND004, FOUND005, FOUND007, FOUND008, FOUND009, FOUND010, FOUND011, FOUND012, FOUND014 or FOUND015.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
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International Diploma (IntDip) The International Diploma in Business is primarily available to international students as an alternative pathway to enter the second year of the Bachelor of Business (BBus) degree. Students of the IntDip(Bus) must complete ACCTN101, ECONS101, ENSLA100, FINAN101, MGSYS101, MNGMT101, MRKTG101, STMGT101, and the four modules INDIP101, INDIP102, INDIP103 and INDIP104.
The International Diploma in Computer Science is primarily available to international students as an alternative pathway to the second year of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with a major in Computer Science or Data Analytics, or the Bachelor of Computer Science (BCompSc) degree. Students of the IntDip(CompSc) must complete COMPX101, COMPX102, DATAX111, ENSLA100, MATHS135, MATHS165, and the four modules INDIP101, INDIP102, INDIP103 and INDIP104.
Students wishing to progress to the BSc should also complete COMPX161 and one of CSMAX175 or MATHS168.
Students wishing to progress to the BCompSc should take MGSYS101, and one of CSMAX175 or MATHS168.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
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Diploma in Postgraduate Preparation - Pre-Masters (DipPP) The DipPP is a Pre-Masters programme primarily available to international students as an alternative pathway to enter specific Masters qualifications.
The qualification regulations define the requirements for the DipPP.
To complete the DipPP students must complete FOUND101, FOUND201, FOUND202, FOUND300, FOUND302, FOUND303 and FOUND304.
For further information, contact the University of Waikato College.
