Educational Institutions
University of Canterbury Foundation Studies
The Certificate in Foundation Studies is a 26-week programme that assists students to meet the basic entry requirements for undergraduate study at New Zealand universities. The programme enables students to meet the academic and English language entry requirements for most undergraduate degree programmes offered by the University of Canterbury.
Christchurch - Canterbury
Christchurch is the main centre of the Canterbury region, an elegant old city close to the Southern Alps.
The programme provides excellent preparation for degree study and classes are held in many of the same classrooms and laboratories that students will use later in their degree. Students are also able to interact academically and socially with staff and students from different cultures.
Foundation Studies students develop English language and study skills as well as gain an introduction to subjects in their chosen academic field. The programme has three streams to choose from - Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences), Business and Science (Physical and Biological) - that help prepare students for their chosen degree.
The Foundation Studies programme encourages independent learning. Students can choose some of the courses they undertake from a wide range of electives so they can study what interests them. Courses are offered in Social Sciences, Humanities, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Business. Students also have the opportunity to study with New Zealand students who are also undertaking preparatory programmes.
The programme is divided into two sections, each with three start dates per year (February, June and October). This allows students to move seamlessly into the programme after completing their English language study. Students who undertake the February intake of Foundation Studies may, after completing the programme, undertake Summer School courses that they can credit to their degree.
During the programme students:
The Foundation Studies programme encourages independent learning. Students can choose some of the courses they undertake from a wide range of electives so they can study what interests them. Courses are offered in Social Sciences, Humanities, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Business. Students also have the opportunity to study with New Zealand students who are also undertaking preparatory programmes.
The programme is divided into two sections, each with three start dates per year (February, June and October). This allows students to move seamlessly into the programme after completing their English language study. Students who undertake the February intake of Foundation Studies may, after completing the programme, undertake Summer School courses that they can credit to their degree.
During the programme students:
· Develop proficiency in the English language and its use for academic purposes;
· Develop the skills necessary to participate actively and effectively in lectures and tutorials;
· Gain an understanding of lecturers’ expectations regarding written assignments and tests;
· Increase their knowledge of subjects they intend to study as an undergraduate student at the University;
· Develop an understanding of New Zealand culture and society to assist them in living and studying here.
The Certificate in Foundation Studies is accepted as an entry standard by New Zealand universities. Students planning to continue their studies at another New Zealand university should check if that institution has additional departmental English language entry requirements.
For further information including details of course information, fees, start dates and how to apply please visit: www.canterbury.ac.nz/intstud/
