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Foundation Studies

Develop subject knowledge and core study skills needed to gain entry to a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Waikato.

Foundation Studies

Once you have successfully completed the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies (Foundation Studies programme), you will be able to begin an undergraduate degree at the University of Waikato.

Why choose the Foundation Studies programme?

The programme offers three points of entry during the year
There are five and eight / nine-month course options (one or two trimester)
The courses are taught on the University of Waikato Hamilton campus so you have access to all services and facilities as degree level students

Accelerated Five months (one trimester)

Compulsory subjects:
English for Foundation Studies 2
Academic Essentials

Elective subjects (choose two):
Arts
Biology
Business Financials
Business Studies
Calculus
Chemistry
Critical Thought
Health
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Science
Social Sciences

Standard Eight to nine months (two trimester)

Compulsory subjects:
English for Foundation Studies 1
English for Foundation Studies 2
Academic Essentials

Elective subjects (choose five):
Arts
Biology
Business Financials
Business Studies
Calculus
Chemistry
Critical Thought
Health
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
Science
Social Sciences

Qualification Title: Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies

Note – Not all electives are offered each trimester

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