The Certificate of University Preparation has been designed to help students who don't initially meet the entry requirements for study at a New Zealand university, need additional academic preparation, or left school some time ago and are looking for a career change.
This programme will introduce you to an adult learning situation including lectures, tutorials and workshops. CUP is an academically approved qualification that covers skills such as note taking, research, essay writing, time management and critical thinking.
Taught on the Hamilton campus, students have full access to University facilities and services, enabling you to adapt to this new environment prior to starting your degree. Following your successful completion of CUP, you'll be eligible for entry at all New Zealand Universities and most undergraduate degrees.
Duration:
One semester full-time (four papers)
Available Dates:
2017
- Summer School* – 6 November to 15 December 2017 and 3 January to 16 February 2018
*Students will study two compulsory papers (C semester) plus one T semester and one S semester paper.
2018
- A Semester - 26 February to 23 June 2018
- B Semester - 9 July to 2 November 2018
- Summer School - 5 November 2018 to 15 February 2019
Course requirements:
Students are required to take four papers, two compulsory and two electives. For a full-time student, there are up to 17 hours of class, and around 20 hours of self-directed study a week. Classes are scheduled between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.
Students have the option to study part-time with approval.
Compulsory papers:
| Paper Title | Paper Code | Semesters papers are available |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Study Skills | FOUND001 | A, B & C semesters |
| Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression | FOUND002 | A, B & C semesters |
Please note: The paper codes shown above are for 2018. These differ from the 2017 codes.
Electives:
| Paper Title | Paper code | Semesters papers are available |
|---|---|---|
| Bridging Arts | FOUND003 | A, B & T semesters |
| Bridging Social Sciences | FOUND004 | A, B & S semesters |
| Bridging Business Studies | FOUND005 | A & B Semesters |
| Bridging Accounting | FOUND006 | A & B semesters |
| Bridging Calculus | FOUND007 | A, B & S semesters |
| Bridging Mathematics and Statistics | FOUND008 | A, B & S semesters |
| Bridging Biology | FOUND009 | A, B & T semesters |
| Bridging Chemistry | FOUND010 | A, B & S semesters |
| Bridging Physics | FOUND011 | A, B & T semesters |
| Bridging General Science | FOUND012 | A, B & T semesters |
| Te Huarahi Bridging Māori | FOUND013 | A & B semesters |
Please note: The paper codes shown above are for 2018. These differ from the 2017 codes.
Key information
| Study Locations | Hamilton |
| Faculty | Pathways College |
| Years | 0.5 |
| Start Dates | Semester A (February), Semester B (July), and Summer School (November) |
| Domestic Fees |
$3,247 (four papers) per year See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| International Fees | $10,120 (four papers) per year |
| Tuition fees shown above are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Scholarships and prizes
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Admission and enrolment
Any school-leaver who has at least 30 NCEA Level 3 credits in university-approved subjects with numeracy and literacy will gain an automatic offer of entry to CUP for 2017.
Any other applicants will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Please include a student statement with your application.
Contacts
Waikato Pathways College- Te Huanui
Phone: 0800 WAIKATO or + 64 7 858 5600
Email: pathwayscollege@waikato.ac.nz
Website: www.wu.ac.nz/pathways/