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The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand
International Prospectus – For students choosing to study in 2012
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©The University of Waikato, July 2011.
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz
Phone: +64 7 838 4176
Fax: +64 7 838 4504
Email: international@waikato.ac.nz
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/international
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The University of Waikato showed its strength
by being ranked number 1 in New Zealand in 10
subjects in the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s
latest performance-based research ranking.
The rankings reflect the quality of our academic
staff and firmly establish Waikato as a top
research-led university. The rankings also show
that students at Waikato are taught by staff
at the leading edge of their disciplines.
M o l e c u l a r ,
C e l l u l a r a n d
W h o l e O r g a n i s m
B i o l o g y
P u r e a n d A p p l i e d
M a t h e m a t i c s
C o m p u t e r
S c i e n c e ,
I n f o r m a t i o n
Te c h n o l o g y ,
I n f o r m a t i o n
S c i e n c e s
E d u c a t i o n
(Combined University
and College of
Education Scores)
E c o l o g y ,
E v o l u t i o n a n d
B e h a v i o u r
M a n a g e m e n t ,
H u m a n
R e s o u r c e s ,
I n d u s t r i a l
R e l a t i o n s a n d
B u s i n e s s
C h e m i s t r y
M u s i c ,
L i t e r a r y A r t s a n d
O t h e r A r t s
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s ,
J o u r n a l i s m a n d
M e d i a S t u d i e s
A c c o u n t i n g
a n d F i n a n c e
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Contents
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Welcome 4
Why New Zealand? 5
Why Waikato? 6
Hamilton: Student City 7
The University of Waikato 8
Studying at Waikato 8
Research at Waikato 10
Campus Lifestyle 12
Tauranga: Joining Forces in the Bay 13
C H O O S E WA I K ATO
04 14Accommodation 16
Student Support 18
Study to Immigrate 18
International Scholarships and Financial Aid 19
Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs 2012 20
Undergraduate English Language Requirements 22
Graduate / Postgraduate English
Language Requirements 23
Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements 24
Graduate / Postgraduate Academic
Entry Requirements 26
2012 Teaching and Assessment Dates 28
English Language – Waikato Pathways College 29
Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College 32
I N F O R M AT I O N YO U N E E D TO K N OW
Subjects 36
C H O O S E YO U R S U B J E C T
FAQs
What is the Waikato region like? 6
What research could I get involved in? 10
Is there support for international students? 18
Can I do a study abroad semester? 9
What is Hamilton city like? 7
What can I study? 36
Can I learn English? 29
Where can I live and how much does it cost? 16
How much are tuition fees and costs? 20
What financial aid/scholarships are available? 19
What are the teaching dates? 28
Do I need to be fluent in English? 22
What are the entry requirements? 24
How do I apply? 92
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Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 68
Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences 72
Faculty of Education 75
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 80
School of Māori & Pacific Development 83
Faculty of Science & Engineering 86
Waikato Management School 89
C H O O S E YO U R FAC U LT Y / S C H O O L
36 66
The Application Process 94
Personal Information and the Privacy Act 1993 95
Glossary of Terms 96
Application Form 97
A P P LY TO E N R O L
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The information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time
of publication. Our online 2012 Calendar has the most up to date
information: http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO4
Welcome
CHOOSE WAIKATO
THERE’S NO STOPPING YOUE KO R E E TA E A T E A U K AT I I A KO E
Our qualifications are recognised internationally, our standards are respected throughout the
world, our global connections are wide and strong, and our student profile is diverse.
The University of Waikato also has a very special character which is linked to our region, the
Waikato, and to New Zealand more widely. It is very important to us to ensure our international
students achieve a top-quality education. But we also hope they will take the opportunity while
they are here to learn about New Zealand culture, values and perspectives and to make many
New Zealand friends. We hope their connections with New Zealand will become strong and
that even when they return home, these connections will remain active throughout their careers
and their lives.
Students at Waikato have access to modern, world-class facilities and excellent support services,
within each Faculty/School of Study and centrally. We are proud of our campus, which is spread
over a large area of beautifully landscaped and park-like grounds and includes extensive sporting
and recreational areas. We encourage our international students to take full advantage of all
the cultural, sporting and social opportunities offered to them while they are part of our campus
community. Many clubs and cultural groups are active on campus, including a variety
of international student clubs.
By enrolling for a University of Waikato degree, you are assured of an enriching academic
experience, which will help you realise your educational, career and life goals.
Thank you for considering the University of Waikato for your university studies. We very
much look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
Professor Roy Crawford
Vice-Chancellor
Kia ora and welcome. As the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Waikato, I am delighted to personally invite you to learn
more about this wonderful university, and the opportunities we offer for your international education. You can be assured that
the University of Waikato offers excellence in teaching and research.
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Why New Zealand?
New Zealand is one of the world’s most affordable English-
speaking destinations and is one of the most racially tolerant.
Our proximity to the South Pacific Islands, Asia and Australia
creates a world of opportunities and we are modern,
sophisticated and technologically advanced.
In the South Pacific, to the east of Australia, New Zealand has
a North and South Island and a number of smaller islands.
New Zealand has a population of about four million people. The
influence of Pacific Island, Asian and European immigrants has
helped shape New Zealand into a vibrant and diverse multicultural
society. With a low population density, all New Zealanders and
visitors have great access to a wide range of sporting facilities,
such as golf courses, and other cultural and recreation centres.
New Zealand is world famous for its beautiful environment.
The diverse scenery includes impressive mountainous areas,
fertile farmland, as well as beautiful coastlines with stunning
sandy beaches. New Zealanders and visitors enjoy the wonderful
environment in many ways, from relaxing bush walking and soaking
in thermal pools to adventurous outdoor activities including hiking,
mountaineering and kayaking. Watersports are particularly popular.
The summer months of December – April are warm, with colder
weather in the winter months of May – November.
In Hamilton during the summer months the average maximum
temperature ranges between 15-30° Celsius, and in winter
5-15° Celsius.
» For more info on New Zealand visit www.newzealand.com
New Zealand has a worldwide reputation for being a welcoming and safe destination. New Zealanders are renowned
for their honesty, friendliness and openness. While New Zealand is a relatively young country it has a rich and fascinating
history reflecting both our Māori and European heritage.
NEW ZEALAND
Spectacular landscapes, healthy environment, pleasant climate
and sophisticated cities make New Zealand a great place
to live and learn. The society is diverse and multicultural.
The country’s compact size means that all of its attractions
are close to each other.
» Waikato is the closest university to the central North Island
national parks and ski areas, great for summer hiking and
winter snowboarding.
» Just a short drive to two oceans, white sand seaside resorts,
and world class surfing at Raglan.
» Hamilton has a great student scene with more bars and
restaurants per head than any other New Zealand city.
» Only 90 minutes drive to New Zealand’s largest city
means you can breakfast at home and still be in Auckland
before lunch.
HERE IN THE CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND,
EVERYTHING IS WITHIN REACH
The University of Waikato also has a campus in Tauranga.
Christchurch
Dunedin
Queenstown
NelsonNelson
TaurangaLake
Taupo
Mount Ruapehu
Taupo
Coromandel PeninsulaAuckland
Whangarei
New Plymouth
Wanganui
Wellington
Palmerston North
Rotorua
Gisborne
Napier
Raglan
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OF WAIKATO
HAMILTON
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO6
Why Waikato?
The Waikato River meanders through the green valleys of the
Waikato region and the area’s largest city, Hamilton. Hamilton
is a city of education and scientific research with parks and
gardens, fine cuisine, ethnic cafés, arts and culture and a variety
of sporting and cultural events.
From quaint and quirky art villages to ecologically diverse
pristine forest parks, the Waikato region offers international
students a central location from which to enjoy a diverse range
of activities. Auckland (population 1 million) is 90 minutes drive
north. The same distance east brings you to the wilderness of
the Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty, offering some
of the best swimming beaches in New Zealand. The country’s
largest winter ski areas are less than three hours drive to the
south. Two of the best surfing beaches in New Zealand are
located between 45-90 minutes drive away to the east and west
of the city. To the south, the cities of Rotorua and Taupo offer
an enormous range of Māori, geothermal and adventure sport
activities and attractions.
Forest parks, lakes, thermal hot pools and limestone caves can be
found all over the Waikato region. Lake Karapiro, only 25 minutes
drive from Hamilton, offers world class rowing and other water
sport activities. Fishing, tramping and mountain biking are also
well catered for.
» For more info on the Waikato region visit
www.hamiltonwaikato.com
In the native Māori language, Waikato means “flowing water”. It was the name given to New Zealand’s largest river,
and then to the province in which the University of Waikato is located. The Waikato is a region of lush green hills, bush,
farmland, lakes and rivers in between two beautiful coastlines.
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Hamilton: Student City
Hamilton’s a great place in which to be a student. Then there’s the adventure playground that is the Waikato,
the cafés, shops, clubs, pubs and events, the easy transportation and the cheaper living.
So, Choose Waikato – there’s no stopping you.
‘O’ WEEK
Every year, the Waikato Students’ Union puts on a week-long
celebration welcoming students called Orientation or ‘O’ Week.
During the day, activities include:
» Live music
» Competitions
» Fear factor-style challenges
» Sports matches
» Markets
» A clubs day and much, much more
After sunset the nightlife takes off. Top national and local bands
play in Hamilton and our many bars and cafés turn it on for the
students. On the study side, there is Academic Orientation and
all new students receive a Welcome Pack to get them off to
a great start.
WAIKATO: ACTION CENTRAL
Adrenaline junkies, you’ve come to the right place. Waikato
University’s close to:
» Raglan and the world’s best left-hand surf break
» Beautiful Coromandel beaches
» Whakapapa’s ski fields – Waikato is the closest university
» Awesome mountain-biking, rock climbing and motor sport
in South Waikato
» Jet boating, quad biking and white water rafting
» Bungy jumping, skydiving and wakeboarding
University clubs cater for all of these activities, making it easy
to have a go at something new.
HAMILTON: STUDENT CITY
With approximately 25,000 tertiary students, Hamilton is
student central:
» Great shopping
» Cafés, restaurants and bars
» International sporting venues
» Theatre groups, art galleries
You name it, Hamilton’s got it.
THE NIGHTLIFE
Hamilton has the best student nightlife in the country:
» A local network of underground bands
» Sixty bars and cafés on one block alone
Whether you’re into hip hop, indie rock, house, punk, metal or
Super 15 on the big screen, there’s a place for you. The night bus
runs till 3.30am and taxis are cheap because everything’s so close.
THE DAY LIFE
All the benefits of a big city without the hassles:
» Minimal traffic
» Five minutes’ drive from campus to the central city
» The facilities, shops and entertainment you expect and
student discounts to match
» Heaps of cafés – Thai, Mexican, Spanish, Japanese, Indian,
Chinese and more
» Running and cycling tracks along the river and round the lake
» Great traditions like The Gallagher Great Race and cowbells
at Chiefs rugby games
THE GALLAGHER GREAT RACE
Waikato has links to some of the most prestigious universities
in the world through The Gallagher Great Race – a university
tradition. Each year crowds line the banks of the Waikato River
to cheer home our Waikato rowing eight against a crew
from one of the world’s top universities. Cambridge, Oxford,
Washington and Harvard universities have all come down under
to take up the challenge against the men’s crew, with Melbourne
and Sydney universities competing against our women’s crew.
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The University of Waikato
Studying at Waikato
The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand’s leading research universities. The research precinct surrounding the
campus is home to more than one quarter of New Zealand’s working scientists. The qualifications awarded to our students
are recognised globally and the University has academic agreements with prestigious universities around the world.
The University is particularly welcoming to international
students and in 2011 was home to over 2,285 International
students from 70 different countries.
There is commitment to both the academic and social welfare
of all students. International students are supported by dedicated
staff in the University’s central Student Centre and by specialist
advisers in each Faculty and School.
Once you decide to join us for your study, you become part of
the friendly, welcoming Waikato community.
Your first contact with Waikato may be through our website,
working with an educational agent, or by talking to some of our
successful graduates who are spread around the world.
The Student Recruitment Team and other University
representatives can give you advice on study options, application
and enrolment procedures, and also information to assist with
English language requirements, visas, accommodation, medical
and travel insurance.
The International Support team assists with your pre-departure
arrangements, arrival and airport pickup, integration into life
on-campus, and living in New Zealand. They are based in the
central Student Centre so are readily available to assist you.
You can apply to study in New Zealand in several ways:
1. Apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz
2. Complete the Application to Enrol at the back of this book.
3. Use one of our approved educational agents to help you
with your application www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/
enrolment/recruitment
4. Apply through one of the organisations that have a Study
Abroad or Development Aid Scholarships arrangement with
the University of Waikato www.aid.govt.nz/scholarships
Please see the Subjects and Faculties sections in this prospectus
which will give you details of the areas you can study and the
range of qualifications we offer.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The University of Waikato has agreed to observe and be bound by
the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are
available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand
Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz For further
information on studying at Waikato as an International student,
please refer to www.waikato.ac.nz/international
FACULTIES / SCHOOLS / COLLEGE
The University of Waikato is widely regarded as a progressive and
innovative university, which develops programmes to cater for
the world’s changing environment.
The University is comprised of seven Faculties/Schools of Studies:
» Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass
» Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
www.scms.waikato.ac.nz
» Faculty of Education www.soe.waikato.ac.nz
» Te Piringa - Faculty of Law www.waikato.ac.nz/law
» School of Māori & Pacific Development
www.waikato.ac.nz/smpd
» Faculty of Science & Engineering www.sci.waikato.ac.nz
» Waikato Management School www.mngt.waikato.ac.nz
» Waikato Pathways College www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways
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Studying at Waikato continued
CONJOINT DEGREES
Combining complementary degrees can help you shape a unique
programme of study that may be attractive to a range of potential
employers. For example, combining a science degree (BSc) with
the study of law (LLB) may prepare you for a career in patent
law, forensics, insurance and a wide range of consultancy work.
Conjoint programmes combining arts (BA) or social sciences
(BSocSc) with another degree are becoming increasingly popular
for students wishing to pursue careers in policy and research.
Conjoint degree programmes can be challenging. Students
are strongly advised to seek academic advice about these
programmes and other options such as double majors and
graduate or postgraduate diplomas.
Examples of conjoint degrees offered at the University of
Waikato include:
» Bachelor of Laws with a Bachelor of Management Studies
» Bachelor of Science with a Bachelor of Management Studies
» Bachelor of Teaching with a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies
PAPERS / COURSES
In New Zealand, the word “papers” refers to the courses that you
study during your academic year. To complete each paper students
may be required to participate in a range of lectures, tutorials and
some practical work. An undergraduate programme is typically
made up of eight papers per academic year. A postgraduate
programme is normally made up of four papers per academic year.
POINTS AND WORKLOADS
Each paper passed is worth a certain number of points.
Points bear a direct relationship to workload; one point equates
to approximately 10 hours total work. A student might expect
to spend 300 hours studying in total for a 30 point paper.
A full-time workload per academic year is 120 points.
ACADEMIC YEAR (FEBRUARY-NOVEMBER)
The New Zealand university academic year is divided into two
semesters that follow the calendar year. The first semester runs
from late February to mid-June; the second semester runs from
early July to mid-November. These periods include the orientation
and examination weeks. Students doing a dissertation/thesis as
part of their studies would normally need to work outside these
semester periods.
STUDY OVER SUMMER
The University offers two flexible and relevant study options for
international students. Summer School 1 runs from January to
mid-February, and Summer School 2 runs from November to
mid-December. Students study during Summer School to catch
up on papers, fit in with other commitments, reduce workload
in other semesters or accelerate their degree.
STUDY ABROAD
Many international students study for one or two semesters of
full-time study which is credited to a degree at their university
in their home country. This is termed “Study Abroad” and is
particularly common for students from North America and Europe.
Students may select papers from across The University of
Waikato’s academic offerings, as long as they meet the
prerequisites. Students choose papers that complement their
home degree, or offer a particularly New Zealand or South
Pacific perspective.
At the time of their enrolment at The University of Waikato,
study abroad and exchange students must have:
» completed at least two semesters of full-time study and be
currently enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution
» achieved a minimum GPA of 2.5. Applicants from countries
where it is not possible to calculate a grade point average
must be in good academic standing
» students can enrol directly with The University of Waikato,
or use the services of a study abroad agency. Please email
studyabroad@waikato.ac.nz for more details.
Study Abroad students pay a flat tuition package fee which
includes tuition for papers to a maximum of 70 credit points,
ancillary charges (health and building levy, student union and
academic transcript) but excludes insurance cost for field trips
and text books.
» For current fees information please visit
www.waikato.ac.nz/international/students/studyAbroad
Study abroad students wishing to enquire about the transfer of
credit related to their University of Waikato study should contact
the credit office or registry at their home institution.
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Research at Waikato
The University of Waikato is one of New Zealand’s major research organisations, playing a key role in the local and national
economy and making a significant contribution to the international innovation system. We are at the centre of a network
of research institutions and industry in the Waikato that is responsible for a significant proportion of this nation’s research
output – an engine room for our country’s social and economic development.
THE RESEARCH HUB
The Research Hub is the University’s ‘one-stop-shop’ for research
and development. It brings together staff from the Research Office
(UNILink and Scholarships), WaikatoLink (technology development
and commercialisation) and Postgraduate Studies to form a single
centre for providing University research and commercial services
to business and the community. The Hub is located on the Ground
Floor, B Block, Gate 5, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton.
UNILink
University research contracts are administered by UNILink
to ensure that contract terms, objectives, intellectual property
(IP), progress reporting, budget and financial matters are
professionally managed to protect the interests of the University
and its staff. UNILink is also the official interface between staff
and external agencies such as the government, commercial
and other organisations which seek to contract the University
to supply research services. UNILink also services the Research
Committee, Human Research Ethics Committee, and the Animal
Ethics Committee.
» For more information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/research/unilink
WaikatoLink
WaikatoLink Limited is the commercialisation and technology
transfer office of the University of Waikato. It is responsible
for protecting, managing and commercialising intellectual
property generated by the University. Intellectual property
can take many forms, including software, hardware, designs,
processes or know-how.
» For more information visit www.waikatolink.ac.nz
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RESEARCH CENTRES
There are a number of specialised research institutes, centres,
groups and units at the University of Waikato.
» For weblinks to all the research centres below, please visit
www.waikato.ac.nz/research/units/centres.shtml
The University of Waikato Experts’ File can help graduate
students contact University of Waikato staff with expertise
in specialist areas.
Research Institutes, Centres, Units and Groups
Research Institutes:
» The Environmental Research Institute
» The Institute for Business Research
» National Institute of Demographic and
Economic Analysis
» Te Kotahi Research Institute for Innovation, Well-being
and Inspiration
» Wilf Malcolm Institute of Educational Research
Research Centres:
» Centre for Biodiversity and Ecology Research
» Health and Social Research Centre
» International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research
» The Management Research Centre
» Centre for Māori and Pacific Development Research
» Mediarena Centre for Research
» Centre for Open Software Innovation
» Centre for Science and Technology Education Research
» Waikato Centre for Advanced Materials
Research Units and Groups:
» Audience Research Unit
» Honey Research Unit
» Learning, Behaviour and Welfare Research Unit
» Māori and Psychology Research Unit
» Public History Research Unit
» Text and Translation Research Unit
» Thermophile and Microbial Biochemistry
and Biotechnology Unit
» Waikato Applied Statistics Unit
» New Zealand Music Research Group
» Traffic and Road Safety Research Group
» WAND Network Research Group
» Please refer to the website at:
www.waikato.ac.nz/research/expertise
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Campus Lifestyle
Waikato has the most beautiful campus in the country. All our first-class facilities are in one location, building a strong
sense of community. You’ll find Waikato has a laid-back and easy atmosphere. Students meet for coffee by the lakes,
chill out on the lawns or play touch rugby on the fields. Waikato has free parking for students, with six huge car parks.
Buses also leave campus every 15 minutes.
CULTURE
» Grab a bargain at the market days by the lakes
» Enjoy cultural hour every Wednesday with live music and DJs
» Attend performances in the Academy
» Get involved with Contact FM (student radio station)
or Nexus (student magazine)
TECHNOLOGY
» Over 700 computers free to use and with wireless
internet access
» State-of-the-art laboratories and equipment
» Computers, printers, scanners and photocopiers and access to
a comprehensive range of online resources are available in the
Library at the Student Centre
UW SPORT
Sports opportunities on campus are endless and cater for people
wanting to socialise and have fun through to the elite. A large
number of clubs are based on campus, including the University
rugby, netball, hockey, rowing, soccer, cricket and ski clubs.
Sports facilities include:
» Rec Centre – on-campus gym
» University of Waikato Pool – 50m and diving pool
» Courts – squash, tennis and netball
» Sports Fields – cricket, rugby, touch and soccer
» Indoor Cricket facility
» The Don Llewellyn Sports Bar and Pavilion
Sporting events include:
» New Zealand University Games
» New Zealand Rowing Championships
» University Blues Awards
» Interhall Challenges
» Snow and ski events
» Tertiary Challenge
» ASB Social Sports Services
» For more info visit www.waikato.ac.nz/go/sport
or email unisport@uleisure.co.nz
For more info on ASB Social Sports Services www.socialsport.co.nz
REC CENTRE
A bit of action in your life will help you
balance study and play. The Rec Centre
is one of the best-equipped gyms in the
region and it’s right here on campus. With a student discount,
you can take time out of your busy lecture schedule for a stress-
releasing workout or just hang out with your friends in the fully
equipped sports hall.
As a member you get to enjoy:
» Endless pool
» Squash and basketball courts
» Express gym
» Group exercise classes including REV (indoor cycling)
» Cardio studio and spacious weights room
» Discounts on courses, including kickboxing, pilates, yoga, hiphop, salsa and capoeira
» For more info visit www.reccentre.co.nz
ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
A specially designed centre for the performing arts, the Academy
provides venues and teaching rooms for the performance
programmes in music, theatre, dance and Māori, and houses a
range of art exhibitions and contemporary New Zealand paintings
from the Wallace Collection. A classroom by day, the Academy
hosts performances by professional artists and local community
events at night. The opportunity to learn and perform in the
Academy’s first-rate venues is unparalleled for any student keen
to explore performing arts as a career option.
HIGH PERFORMANCE STUDENTS
Many of New Zealand’s sporting and creative and performing
arts legends have studied at Waikato and we put a lot of effort
into supporting them. Current or former students include
Olympians and Commonwealth Games athletes.
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme will ensure this
tradition continues. It represents the University’s commitment to
building well-rounded graduates and supporting high performance
students across sporting, creative and performing arts, and
academic endeavours. The High Performance Student Manager
can help students balance their training, competitions and study,
and liaise with staff, scholarship providers and sporting bodies.
» Contact the High Performance Student Manager
on 07 838 4264, 021 2211 145
or email highperformance@uleisure.co.nz
WAIKATO STUDENTS’ UNION
The Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) gives students a strong
collective voice on campus and nationally. WSU also organises
activities on campus such as Orientation, Clubs’ Day, musical
performances and political speakers. They also provide a free
advocacy service and hardship fund, publish the weekly student
magazine Nexus, and provide a free student diary and wall planner.
» For more info visit www.wsu.org.nz
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Tauranga: Joining Forces in the Bay
BSc (majoring in Biological Sciences): The University and
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic are in the process of developing
a programme that will allow students to complete a Bachelor
of Science, majoring in Biological Sciences, in Tauranga.
Other programmes can be started in Tauranga and completed
in Hamilton. They are:
» LLB: Students who completed the Diploma in Law in Tauranga
can then complete the final two years of a Bachelor of Laws
in Hamilton.
» BCGD: The first two years of the Bachelor of Computer
Graphic Design can be completed in Tauranga through the
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.
There are also two-year programmes for career changers who
hold industry level qualifications and want to become teachers
(see pages 75-79).
GRADUATE STUDY
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) is a one-year
programme for graduates wanting to train as secondary
school teachers.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (PGDip(MgtSt))
is a two-year part-time programme. Successful completion of the
PGDip(MgtSt) enables students to enrol for an MBA.
The postgraduate diplomas in Education are one-year
programmes for Bachelor of Teaching/Education graduates or
those with a degree plus a teaching qualification. They include:
» Postgraduate Diploma (Education)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Mathematics Education)
FACILITIES
Classes are taught at the campuses we share with the Bay of
Plenty Polytechnic at Windermere Campus and the Bongard
Centre in Tauranga’s CBD. A range of technology and media,
including face-to-face teaching, video conferencing and the
internet, are used.
Many classes are taught face-to-face by Tauranga-based
lecturers and tutors, and some of our Hamilton-based lecturers
travel to Tauranga to lecture and tutor. For other classes, video
conferencing connects our Tauranga classrooms to courses in
Hamilton as they are being taught, so students get exactly the
same lectures and powerpoint presentations as their Hamilton
classmates. Students can interact with their lecturers in Hamilton
via video conference link as well as by email and phone.
In addition to first-class teaching facilities, library, computer labs
and learning support services, students can enjoy access to the
gym, cafes, aquatic centre and childcare.
» For further information about programmes available in
Tauranga please email tga.recruitment@waikato.ac.nz or
phone on +64 7 544 0920 extn 6136.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO IN TAURANGA
Surf, sand, sun and shops are not all you’ll find in Tauranga.
The University of Waikato offers a growing range of degrees
and programmes in one of New Zealand’s most sought-after
locations – combining beautiful beaches, a sophisticated city
lifestyle and university study.
PARTNERING WITH THE POLYTECHNIC
– IN THE BAY FOR THE BAY
The University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic have
been working together for more than a decade to increase
tertiary education opportunities in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Now, the two institutions are working even more closely together
with a comprehensive suite of jointly developed diploma and
degree programmes. Through this partnership, students can
enter bridging, certificate, diploma and degree programmes. This
“staircase” approach provides pathways to life-long learning
opportunities for school leavers, mature students new to study,
or people well on the way towards reaching their career goals.
New courses are developed with industry and community input
to ensure students are well equipped to take advantage of
regional employment opportunities.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
Whether you’re enrolled in a University of Waikato or Bay of
Plenty Polytechnic programme, your experience at the Tauranga
campuses will be seamless. You can begin with polytechnic
qualifications and use them as the entry to a university degree,
or start directly in a university programme.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
Currently, the following degrees and diplomas can be completed
at Tauranga:
» Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial*
(majors in Accounting and Finance)
» Bachelor of Management Studies*
(majors in Accounting, Finance or Marketing)
» Bachelor of Science** (major in Computer Science
with a specialisation in Applied Computing)
» Bachelor of Social Sciences (major in Psychology)
» Bachelor of Social Work
» Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)
» Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
» Bachelor of Tourism* (major in Tourism Management)
» Diploma in Law
*Begin with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic NZDipBus and pathway
into any of these University degrees.
**Begin with the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Diploma in Applied
Computing and pathway into this degree.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO14
Accommodation 16
Student Support 18
Study to Immigrate 18
International Scholarships and Financial Aid 19
Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs 2011 20
Undergraduate English Language Requirements 22
Graduate / Postgraduate
English Language Requirements 23
Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements 24
Graduate / Postgraduate
Academic Entry Requirements 26
2012 Teaching and Assessment Dates 28
English Language – Waikato Pathways College 29
Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College 32
15INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
INFOYOU NEEDTO KNOW
»
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO16
Accommodation
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
The advantages of living in a Hall of Residence are that it is a
great way to meet people, with student support and organised fun
activities for residents throughout the year. The fully catered option
provides you with your own room and you also share facilities
with others including the large dining room where you can enjoy
three meals per day, seven days per week. The self-catered option
involves living in an apartment or cottage with up to five other
students, (all in single bedrooms); cooking /cleaning independently.
All of our Halls offer a warm, friendly, supportive environment and
a multicultural enriching experience.
Fully Catered
Fully catered accommodation is available in College Hall (289
rooms), Bryant Hall (178 rooms), and Student Village (252 rooms).
Cost is $250 per week including meals (21 meals per week).
Self-Catered Accommodation
Self-catered accommodation for returning and mature students
is also available in Student Village (42 rooms), Bryant Hall
(20 rooms), College Hall (27 rooms) and Orchard Park
(110 rooms). If you’re a first year student self catered applications
can be considered if the fully catered menu is not suitable due
to medical conditions, but the majority of first years reside in
fully catered accommodation. Costs range from $120-$145
depending on where you choose to stay.
» For more information on costs and utilities for accommodation,
visit www.waikato.ac.nz/students/accommodation/costs.shtml
Halls Staff
Each Hall of Residence has a Residential Manager, assisted by
a team of staff who seek to ensure the smooth running of
the Hall and provide you with a good academic and social
environment. Staff are rostered on duty, evenings and weekends,
and there are always staff available for any queries or concerns.
Halls Orientation
Each Hall runs an orientation programme which begins on arrival
day. All new residents are required to attend this comprehensive
programme, which introduces you to your Hall and provides
familiarisation with the University Campus and the City
of Hamilton.
OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
More than 90% of the student population lives off-campus, and
most live within a 15 minute walk of the campus. The University
only offers single room Halls of Residence accommodation so all
couples or families must live off-campus.
Finding a Place to Live
If you have not pre-arranged off-campus housing prior to arrival
you can request to be placed into temporary accommodation for
a few days until you find a flat/house to live in. The University of
Waikato Accommodation and Conference Services Office (ACSO)
offers an Accommodation Advisory Service where you can gain
assistance in finding private off-campus housing if you are not
living in on-campus Halls of Residence. Go to:
» www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/accom/accom.shtml
www.studentrent.co.nz
Searching Online for Off-Campus Accommodation
Prior to arrival in New Zealand it is possible to search
online for houses, flats or available rooms. Please refer to the
following websites:
» www.lodgerentals.co.nz/?nav=rentsearch
www.wre.co.nz/
www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Rentals/
www.studentrent.co.nz
Accommodation for Couples and Families
If your children are accompanying you, note that they will pay
international fees at local public schools unless you are enrolled
in a PhD programme. International tuition fees for public primary
and high school near the University range from NZ $10,000-
$13,000 per year, including uniform, textbook and activity costs.
» If you’re an international student intending to bring family
members to Hamilton, please contact the Waikato Migrant
Resource Centre www.wmrc.org.nz
Cost of Flatting (Sharing) per week per person
(based on recent figures with 2-4 flatmates)
» Rent $75-$120
expect to pay $100+ for modern,
warm accommodation
» Food $30-$40
these costs only include the very basic essentials
» Miscellaneous Items $20-$30
always try to allow for unforeseen expenses
» Electricity, gas and phone $10-$15
Note: These are all approximate prices.
Waikato Halls of Residence are all on campus, providing the ultimate student experience. Living in the halls is a great way to
meet new people and immerse yourself in student life.
www.waikato.ac.nz/students/accommodation
17INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
» Orchard Park» Student Village
» College Hall
APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION
Please note that only the University Halls of Residence and
homestay accommodation arranged by the University have
been assessed under the New Zealand Code of Practice for the
Pastoral Care of International Students.
The accommodation application form will be included with
the Offer of Place sent after an application to the University
has been made.
» For more information about applying for on-campus
accommodation visit www.waikato.ac.nz/students/
accommodation/on-campus.shtml » Bryant Hall
College Hall Student Village Bryant Hall
No. of Rooms 289 252 178
People per Room 1 1 1
Cost per Week $250 $250 $250
Cost for 37 Weeks $9142.86 $9142.86 $9142.86
Deposit $300 $300 $300
Administration Fee $100 $100 $100
Activity Fee $100 $100 $100
Meals per Week 21 21 21
Min Residential
Period in Weeks37 37 37
Laundry Coin operated Coin operated Coin operated
Linen Hire
Duvet blanket, pillow provided $165/yr (incl laundry costs for sheets and pillowcase (if required))
Duvet blanket, pillow provided $165/yr (incl laundry costs for sheets and pillowcase (if required))
Duvet blanket, pillow provided $165/yr (incl laundry costs for sheets and pillowcase (if required))
PhoneCommunal for local calls.
Communal for local calls.
Communal for local calls.
InternetAccess available in bedrooms – own expense.
Access available in bedrooms – own expense.
Access available in bedrooms – own expense.
See www.lightwire.com for more information
Computer Room Yes Yes Yes
Parking Limited free parkingLimited reserved parking $200/yr
Limited reserved parking $200/yr
Smoking Outside only Outside only Outside only
Other FacilitiesLibrary, TV rooms, leisure centre, bike and motorbike sheds
Library, TV rooms, leisure centre, bike and motorbike sheds
Library, games room, TV lounges, projector room, bike and motorbike sheds
FULLY CATERED
» Contracts are for a minimum of 37 weeks unless other
arrangements have been made.
» All fees quoted are based on 2012 Halls of
Residence fees.
» Applications for Halls of Residence accommodation are
done online and are due 1 October 2011. Download a
confidential reference form and give it to your referee.
Visit www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/acso/hor_apply.shtml
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO18
Student Support
STUDENT HEALTH
The Student Health Service will not charge the costs of your
visits back to your insurance, therefore, there will be up-front
costs for your visits. If you are with Student Safe insurance,
Student Health will charge the cost directly back to this insurer.
Student Health is open five days a week, including student
holidays. There is also a pharmacy on campus.
COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT NETWORKS
» Our team of counsellors can help you adjust to university life or assist you with any personal or study-related issues.
» Our Accommodation Adviser will help you find a flat and give advice on tenancy issues.
» A Student Financial Adviser can help you stretch your dollar further and provide free financial advice.
» Waikato has an ecumenical chaplain, a Catholic priest and two Muslim prayer rooms. A number of religious student groups are affiliated to the Waikato Students’ Union.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Disability Support Services provides students with disabilities
access to a range of services, including lecture material, learning
support, alternative examination arrangements, access to assistive
technology, alternative formatting, ergonomic furniture, hearing
equipment, specialist staffing and much more. For international
students requiring some of the disability support services there
will be a charge.
» For more info visit www.waikato.ac.nz/disability
CHILDCARE
Campus Crèche is across the road from Waikato’s main campus
on Hillcrest Road. The crèche has facilities for 100 children from
nursery to preschool ages.
Our students tell us we are one of the friendliest universities in the country. We want your time at university to be
hassle-free so we provide a range of support services to help you wherever we can.
There is also a kohanga reo (a preschool where children are
taught in the Māori language), Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Kuaka, near
the University at 159 Silverdale Road. Places fill very quickly so
enquire early, phone 07 856 2982.
» For more information visit www.creche.waikato.ac.nz or phone 07 838 4034.
STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT
Student Learning Support is available to assist students with a
wide range of study-related problems. The main focus of Student
Learning Support is to help students acquire the skills to become
independent, self directed learners. All enrolled students of the
University are welcome in Student Learning Support.
CAREERS OFFICE
Some of NZ’s largest employers come to campus seeking
Waikato graduates. The careers office arranges employer
presentations for companies who want to recruit our students.
The careers office also provides free workshops on CV & cover
letters, interviewing, career pathway and fear busting. There are
also annual careers expos held at the beginning of each year for
Accounting and General graduate opportunities.
» For more info visit www.waikato.ac.nz/careers
STUDENT LEARNING SKILLS
There are many differences between learning at university
and learning at secondary school. The friendly tutors at Student
Learning Support will be able to help when you have difficulty
with an assignment or just want to develop a particular skill such
as essay writing, note-taking or exam preparation. These services
are free and include one-to-one appointments, daily drop-in
sessions and regular learning skills tutorials.
If you have completed a qualification at the University of
Waikato that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant
Category, you can now apply for a Graduate Work Permit on
campus. The University offers this service and you can inquire
at the Student Centre Level 2 of the Library.
The Graduate Work Permit is valid for 12 months. You are eligible if:
» you are on a valid permit at the time of your application.
» you have completed a qualification at the University of
Waikato (or any other New Zealand tertiary institution)
» the qualification you hold will gain points under the Skilled
Migrant Category. All courses that are Level 5 or higher gain
points under skilled Migrant category
» To learn more about the Skilled Migrant Category, view a Points
Indicator, and see if you have a recognised qualification visit
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/
Study to Immigrate
Immigration New Zealand awards bonus points if they think
your qualification is especially valuable:
» two years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised qualification, or
» recognised basic New Zealand qualification (eg trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with honours), or
» recognised postgraduate New Zealand qualification(Master or Doctorate)
» your qualification will lead to a job offer within an area of skills shortage in NZ. You can check this on: www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/LinkAdministration/ToolboxLinks/essentialskills.htm?level=1
» To find the nearest Immigration New Zealand branch to you visit www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/LinkAdministration/ToolboxLinks/officeandfeescalculator.htm?level=2
19INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
International Scholarships and Financial Aid
NEW ZEALAND MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND
TRADE (MFAT) SCHOLARSHIPS
MFAT Scholarships provide the opportunity for candidates from
targeted developing countries to gain knowledge, skills and
qualifications to contribute to their home country’s human
resource development needs. Scholarship recipients are required
to return to their home country within 14 days of completing
their scholarship to work for a minimum period of two years in
order to achieve this.
The New Zealand Government offers the following scholarships
to candidates of selected developing countries:
» New Zealand Pacific Scholarships (NZPS)
» New Zealand Development Scholarships (NZDS)
» New Zealand ASEAN Scholars awards. For applicants from
Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Lao PDR, Burma/
Myanmar and Vietnam
» Commonwealth Scholarships
» Short Term Training Awards (SSTA)
» New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships (NZRDS).
For applicants from the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Solomon
Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (NZIDRS)
Funded by the New Zealand Government and administered by
Education New Zealand, the New Zealand International Doctoral
Research Scholarships (NZIDRS), are a significant educational
opportunity. The scholarships provide financial support for
international students undertaking doctoral degrees by research
in New Zealand universities.
Scholarships are awarded for three years (36 months) of
full-time study for a doctoral research degree. The scholarship
funding covers full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance
(NZ $20,500 per annum), a travel allowance (NZ $2,000),
a health insurance allowance (NZ $600), and a book and
thesis allowance (NZ $800). Recipients who are travelling to
New Zealand in order to take up the scholarship are also entitled
to receive an establishment allowance (NZ $500). Please not
that additional funds are not available to support accompanying
dependants nor for extensions.
THE MICHAEL BALDWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Michael Baldwin was a staff member at The University of Waikato
at the time of his death in 2003. He had taught for a number
of years in Papua New Guinea – at the institute currently known
as the University of Goroka – before his appointment to the
Centre for Foundation Studies (now part of the Pathways
College) at The University of Waikato.
This scholarship commemorates Michael’s commitment
to teaching and to assisting others in their educational
endeavours, and was made possible through the generosity
of the Baldwin family.
LEE FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Lee Foundation is a charitable organisation which makes
grants, for study at the University of Waikato. The grants are
usually in the order of $500 and are awarded on the basis of
above average academic performance.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION
US ISLP Private Loan Program
The International Education Finance Corporation (IEFC) was
established to fill a major void in education financing programmes
for international students. IEFC partners with the premier
international loan guarantee agencies and lenders to make
innovative, low cost education loans available to the thousands
of students seeking the international education experience.
SIR EDMUND HILLARY SCHOLARSHIPS
NZ “icon” Sir Edmund Hillary agreed in 2004 that new
scholarships can be named after him. The Sir Edmund Hillary
scholarships are available to students who are academic high
achievers and who also excel at either arts or sports.
The University determines the maximum number of scholarships
available annually. For example, in 2007, approximately 40
Scholarships were offered. The scholarship may be awarded
to international students who display exceptional talent. For
international students, the scholarship will cover the equivalent
of the recipient’s tuition fees at domestic rates. It will be the
responsibility of the student to pay the balance of their fees.
To remain in the programme, scholars will be expected to
maintain a B grade pass average or better each year and meet
a range of other requirements.
» For more comprehensive information on the scholarships
application and eligibility criteria, please refer to
www.waikato.ac.nz/international/scholarhips/
Note: Please be aware that there are only a very limited
number of scholarships in New Zealand that are available
to International Students.
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Estimated Tuition Fees and Costs 2012
International students are required by Immigration New Zealand
to pre-pay one year’s tuition fees to the University of Waikato
in order to be granted a student visa. Fees must be paid for each
course a student is enrolled in.
The University of Waikato charges fees on the basis of your course
enrolment rather than by programme. The fees for courses vary
between Faculty/School and sometimes within a Faculty/School.
Each course offered at the University has a points value that
indicates its weighting within your programme, and your fees
will be calculated in terms of the total number of points of your
enrolment. Most courses at undergraduate level are worth 15 or
20 points and the standard full-time load is 120 points per year.
FIXED INTERNATIONAL FEES (“FEE GRANDPARENTING”)
Fees for International Students starting a new qualification
in 2012 will be held at the 2012 level for the normal length
of the full-time qualification. This practice is known as “fee
grandparenting” and enables students to estimate their fees
for the normal duration of their qualification. The University
reserves the right to increase the fees of future students not
starting in 2012.
Note: Fixed Fee grandparenting applies only if the student remains
continuously enrolled in the programme of study. Annual fees
cannot be fixed for students enrolling in a full-time PhD and paying
discounted domestic tuition fees. Fixed Fee grandparenting applies
to tuition fees only. It does not apply to non-tuition fees (eg Student
Services Levy, Students Association Fees and other fees).
Annual Tuition Fees will be fixed for the following durations:
» Bachelors degree: normal length of the qualification
(continuous study)
» Master and MPhil: up to two years continuous study
» EdD: up to four years continuous study
» GradDip, PGDip only eligible for fixed fees when the
qualification is studied across two academic years
(“B” Semester + “A” Semester)
ESTIMATED 2012 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING IN A NEW
QUALIFICATION IN 2012
During each year of full-time study, a student will enrol in a
number of courses. Each course is worth a number of “points”.
A full-time student workload is 120 points per year. Actual fees
for degree, diploma, and certificate programmes are charged
on a per-course basis so will vary depending on the actual
number of courses selected at time of enrolment.
So that you can estimate your annual tuition fees, we have
displayed the approximate amount of tuition fees that will be
payable each year for a full-time student workload of 120 points.
Tuition fees are for a student workload of 1 Equivalent Full-time
Student (EFTS) which is normally two semesters. A student
enrolling in more than the regular full-time student workload
will be required to pay additional tuition fees.
In addition to tuition fees, all students are required to pay an
annual fee for a number of university services. (Building levy,
U-Leisure Services Levy, Fire Levy, Waikato Students’ Union Fee,
Student Services Levy). The actual amount each student pays
depends on their enrolment, but most full-time students will be
required to pay approximately NZ $238 per year. This fee is paid
at the time of enrolment.
All fees are quoted in New Zealand Dollars (NZ $) and include
New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Foundation Studies (Pre-university programme)
Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points (full-time study)
Foundation Studies (1 academic year) NZ $17,895
Undergraduate Programmes
Undergraduate Certificate, Bachelor Degree,
1 year Graduate Diploma
Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points (full-time study)
» Arts & Social Sciences NZ $20,145
» Geography, Music, Psychology NZ $25,540
» Tourism NZ $22,425
» Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics NZ $24,255
» Computer Graphic Design NZ $24,255
» Education NZ $19,755
» Teaching Training NZ $23,170
» Sport & Leisure Studies NZ $19,755
» Law NZ $23,550
» Management NZ $22,425
» Māori & Pacific Development NZ $19,755
» Science NZ $25,725
» Engineering NZ $28,030
Postgraduate Programmes
Bachelor(Hons), 1 year Postgraduate Diploma,
Master Degree, Master Thesis
Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points (full-time study)
» Arts & Social Sciences NZ $24,600
» Geography, Music, Psychology NZ $27,845
» Tourism NZ $23,540
» Computer Science NZ $26,945
» Mathematics & Statistics NZ $24,875
» Education NZ $24,125
» Law NZ $25,680
» Management NZ $23,540
» Māori & Pacific Development NZ $24,125
» Centre Science and Technology Education NZ $24,125
» Science NZ $28,685
» Engineering (Postgraduate) NZ $30,740
» Engineering (Master Thesis) NZ $29,740
» For fee structure, please visit
www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/postrgraduate
21INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
Executive Education
» Master of Business and Management (MBM)
– 15 month programme NZ $38,500
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Education (EdD)
» Arts & Social Sciences NZ $26,715
» Geography, Music, Psychology NZ $31,095
» Tourism NZ $24,860
» Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics NZ $32,020
» Education NZ $26,205
» Law NZ $27,465
» Management NZ $24,860
» Māori & Pacific Development NZ $26,205
» Science NZ $30,690
» Engineering NZ $32,695
» International Global Change Institute NZ $35,030
Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points
(full-time study).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
All new international PhD students, studying full-time, may
be eligible to pay Domestic New Zealand annual tuition fees.
Fees may be subject to annual increase.
» Category A: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences NZ $4,800
» Category B: Computer Science, Fine Arts,
Music & Performing Arts NZ $5,098
» Category C: Engineering, Technology NZ $5,098
» Category J: Business, Accountancy,
Management, Law NZ $4,900
» Category L: Science NZ $5,098
Approximate annual tuition fees based on 120 points
(full-time study).
Please note: Fees are subject to change.
Study Abroad Fees (Individual paper credits IPC)
(For a maximum of 70 points at the undergraduate level per semester.)
» All undergraduate courses
(1 semester enrolment) NZ $11,365
» All undergraduate courses
(1 academic year enrolment) NZ $22,730
Exclusion: Study Abroad packages do not include the costs of field
trips, text books or any additional resources that may be required
for the courses enrolled in.
Waikato Pathways College
English Language Study, IELTS Testing,
English Teacher Training, Groups
» Application Fee NZ $400
» Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL)
One Block (12 Weeks) NZ $5,300
» General English (Part-time) 15 hours per week
(minimum 2 weeks enrolment) NZ $335
» General English (Full-time) 23 hours per week
(minimum 2 weeks enrolment) NZ $430
» Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE Preparation 12 weeks NZ $5,300
» Cambridge RSA/CELTA 1 month, full-time NZ $3,000
» Individual Tuition (per hour) NZ $0
Other Charges
» Halls Accommodation Deposit NZ $300
» Under 18 Designated Caregiver Assessment NZ $200
» Non-Refundable Homestay Application NZ $275
» Homestay Fees (minimum 4 weeks) per week NZ $224
» Airport Pickup NZ $90
» Student Permit Renewal NZ $140 per application
» Immigration Paper Applications
Assistance Fee NZ $70 per application
» Credit Assessment Prior to Application NZ $100
» Bank Fee (charged when applicable) NZ $25
» Withdrawing from a course, and Tuition Fee RefundsAn administration charge of 10%, including GST, is withheld from the refund of pre-paid tuition fees for students not enrolling at the University of Waikato prior to completing their enrolment or during the withdrawal period.
Personal annual cost calculator (NZ $)
Programme Name
Annual Tuition Fee $
Additional Administration/Services Levy (paid at enrolment) $ 400.00
Travel/Medical Insurance ($41.25 per month, paid at enrolment) $ 550.00
Textbooks and stationery (estimated NZ $500 per semester) $ 1,000.00
Cost of living (single student – accommodation and food) $ 10,000.00
Other university related costs $
ESTIMATED ANNUAL TOTAL $
Please note: This estimate does not include personal spending money/travel costs, etc.
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO22
Undergraduate English Language Requirements
Students with qualifications from countries such as Bahrain,
Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Norway, Papua
New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Soloman Islands, South Africa,
Sweden, Tonga, USA, and Vanuatu would usually indicate that
English is their first language or that English was the language
of previous study if this is the case. Please note that applicants
who have studied in some countries in which English is the
medium of instruction may still be required to provide evidence
of proficiency in English language and are considered on
a case-by-case basis.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to
provide satisfactory evidence of English language proficiency,
generally in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL score. Scores can
vary according to the qualification sought. In some cases IELTS or
TOEFL requirements may be waived. Consideration for a waiver
will be given where:
» English was the language of instruction in the last two years of
secondary/tertiary studies. Students need to provide evidence
of this at the time of application
» successful completion of the Level 7 Certificate of Academic
English Language (CAEL) programme at The University of
Waikato Pathways College with a B grade average and no
less than C in any section
» successful completion of the Foundation papers CAFS001 and
CAFS002 with no less that B grades in each
» a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in NCEA English;
4 credits must be in reading and 4 credits must be in writing
and on the approved list for NCEA Literacy.
MALAYSIA
Students who have achieved SPM English A1 or A2 or STPM
General English B grade or above are not required to provide
IELTS or TOEFL results to verify their English language ability.
The University of Waikato teaches in the medium of English and students require competence in this language to be admitted
to this University and to be successful in their studies.
NORWAY
Students who have attained a Grade 4 or higher in English Level
1 from the Norwegian first level/year of Upper Secondary School
(Videregående Skoler), where 2 is the lowest passing grade and
6 is the highest grade, are not required to provide IELTS or TOEFL
results to verify their English language ability.
SWEDEN
Students who have a “VG” (Pass with Distinction) or “MVG”
(Pass with Honours) grade in Level “B” English language from
Senior High School in Sweden are not required to provide IELTS
or TOEFL results to verify their English language ability.
Please note: The English language requirements may be subject to
change in subsequent years.
Each Faculty/School of Study reserves the right to request an IELTS
or TOEFL score or equivalent.
Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences – undergraduate
students with an IELTS score of less than 7.0 or a paper-based
TOEFL score of less than 600 will be required to enrol in and pass
the paper ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research in their first
semester of enrolment.
Bachelor of Teaching – upon completion of study, students must
be able to demonstrate a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 in each area
of competence to gain teacher registration with the New Zealand
Teachers Council.
Undergraduate English Language Requirements
IELTS TOEFL
paper based
TOEFL
internet based
Programme of StudiesOverall
band
Writing
band
All
bandsTOEFL TWE TOEFL
Writing
Score
Undergraduate Degrees within the
Waikato Management School6.0 - 6.0 550 5.0 79 20
Undergraduate Degrees within the
Faculty of Science & Engineering6.0 - 6.0 550 5.0 79 20
Undergraduate Degrees within Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 6.5 6.0 - 600 5 79 20
Bachelor of Teaching within the Faculty of Education 6.5 6.0 - 600 5 79 20
All other Undergraduate Degrees 6.0 6.0 - 550 5.0 79 20
Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies 5.5 5.0 - 525 - - -
All English language waivers are considered at the discretion of the Dean of the relevant Faculty/School of Study on a case by case basis.
TOEFL and IELTS results must be within 2 years of enrolment period.
Paper based TOEFL results must be submitted via the TOEFL testing centre, University of Waikato institution code is 9484.
Undergraduate = Bachelor, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level (excluding Waikato Pathways College Certificates).
Students are encouraged to develop their confidence in
speaking and writing English and as such should choose an
English as a Second Language paper as one of their elective
papers. Please refer to http://papers.waikato.ac.nz/
subjects/ESLA/
23INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
Graduate / Postgraduate English Language Requirements
Students with qualifications from countries such as Bahrain,
Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Norway, Papua
New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Soloman Islands, South Africa,
Sweden, Tonga, USA, and Vanuatu would usually indicate that
English is their first language or that English was the language
of previous study if this is the case. Please note that applicants
who have studied in some countries in which English is the
medium of instruction may still be required to provide evidence
of proficiency in English language and are considered on a case-
by-case basis.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to
provide satisfactory evidence of English language proficiency,
generally in the form of an IELTS or TOEFL scores. Scores can
vary according to the qualification sought. In some cases IELTS
or TOEFL requirements may be waived. Consideration for a
waiver will be given where:
» English was the language of instruction in the last two years
of tertiary studies. Students need to provide evidence of this
at the time of application.
Please note: Each Faculty/School of Study reserves the right to
request an IELTS, TOEFL score or equivalent. The English language
requirements may be subject to change in subsequent years.
The University of Waikato teaches in the medium of English and students require competence in this language to be admitted
to this University and to be successful in their studies.
Graduate and Postgraduate English Language Requirements
IELTS TOEFL
internet based
TOEFL
paper based
Programme of Studies
Overall
band
Writing
band
All bands TOEFL Writing
Score
TOEFL TWE
Graduate Diplomas – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 6.5 6.0 - 90 22 550 5.0
Master/Postgraduate – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0
PGDipSLT and MA(App) in Applied Linguistics 6.5 - 6.0 100 22 - -
Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas
within the Waikato Management School
6.5 - 6.0 90 22 577 5
Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas
within the Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences
6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0
Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas
within the Faculty of Science & Engineering
6.5 - 6.0 90 22 577 5
Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas
within Te Piringa - Faculty of Law
6.5 6.0 - 100 22 600 5.5
Graduate Diploma in Teaching 7.0 - 7.0 100 22 600 5
Master/Postgraduate and Graduate Diplomas (Not Teaching)
within the Faculty of Education
6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0
Master/Postgraduate – School of Māori & Pacific Development 6.5 6.0 - 90 22 577 5.0
All English language waivers are considered at the discretion of the Dean of the relevant Faculty/School of Study on a case by case basis.
TOEFL and IELTS results must be within 2 years of enrolment period.
Paper based TOEFL results must be submitted via the TOEFL testing centre, University of Waikato institution code is 9484.
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Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements
ENTRANCE GUIDELINES FOR STUDENTS FROM SELECTED COUNTRIES
The following admission guidelines do not guarantee entry into a programme of studies. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case
basis. If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact the University of Waikato on international@waikato.ac.nz
New Zealand NCEA University Entrance; or The University of Waikato Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies; or successful
completion of a recognised Foundation Studies programme.
Australia Year 12 High School Certificate with an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR – formally known as TER/UAI/ITI) of at least
69.6 or for QLD, an OP of 14 or lower.
Bahrain One year of successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Bangladesh Successful completion of a three year Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Bachelor of Commerce
(Honours) from a recognised University; or one year successful study towards a Bachelor of Science (Engineering) at a
recognised* University.
Brazil One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Canada High School Diploma with 65% overall average/Grade 12 Certificate with 60% across 6 subjects including English.
Chile One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
People’s Republic
of China
Successful completion of Senior High School Graduation plus one year successful study at a recognised* institution of
university standing; or two years’ successful academic study at a recognised* Junior College; or successful completion of
a two year Diploma at a recognised institution.
Colombia One year of successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Denmark Studentereksamen with an average grade of 6.0 or better; or Hojere Forberredelseseksamen with an average grade of 6.0
or better; or Hojere Teknisk Examen; or Hojere Handelseksamen.
Fiji USP Foundation Year, with 7 passes with a minimum of a C in Communication; or Fiji Form Seven, with a score of 250 or
better with passes in 4 subjects plus a 50% or better in English; or South Pacific Form Seven Certificate (SPFSC) with a
minimum of 3 B grades.
Finland Successful completion of Ylioppilastutkinto or Studentexamen.
France Baccalaureat de L’Enseignement du Second Degre with a minimum of 10; or Diplome de Bachelier de L’Enseignement du
Second Degre with a minimum of 10.
Germany Successful completion of Abitur or Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochschulreife.
Ghana West African GCE Advanced Level examinations with at least three C grades. All passes must be gained in the same sitting.
Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with three subjects achieved at Level 4 including English.
India After 12 years of schooling, All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Examination with a minimum grade
average of 75% including English 60%.
Indonesia One year of successful study at a recognised* University; or successful completion of a Diploma II from a recognised tertiary
institution; or an overall average of 8.5 or more in SMU.
Iran Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe); or Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diplom).
Iraq One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho with a B grade average.
Jordan Successful completion of a Diploma from a Community College or recognised* tertiary institution.
Kazakhstan Diploma of specialised Secondary Education or one year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Republic of Korea Successful completion of a Diploma at a recognised* Junior College; or successful completion of an Associate degree.
Kuwait Successful completion of a Diploma from a recognised* tertiary institute.
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with at least three C grades; or Unified Examination Certificate of the Malaysian
Independent Chinese Secondary School system with a maximum of 15 points over six academic subjects, including one of
Chemistry, Physics or Advanced Mathematics.
Mexico One year successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Nepal A Diploma or Bachelor degree from Tribhuvan University; or Successful completion of a Post-Proficiency Certificate /
Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate.
Netherlands VWO – Gymnasium A or B; VWO – Atheneum A or B with a minimum average of 6.0.
Nigeria Successful completion of Advanced National Technical Certificate at a recognised* tertiary institution; or Advanced National
Commercial Certificate at a recognised* tertiary institution.
25INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
SPECIAL ADMISSION
Students over 20 years of age (at the start of the semester
they are applying for) with successful post secondary education
and/or work experience may be considered for Special Admission
to a Bachelor degree if they do not meet the academic
requirements. Applications are considered on a case by case basis
with the decision being made by the relevant School or Faculty.
Approval is based on the following:
» the applicants’ submission – this must include a student
statement identifying their reasons for applying to
University, why they wish to do the course they have
chosen and how their background (academic or work/life
experience) has helped prepare them for this study
» the proposed programme of study
» the applicant’s past academic achievements and
» evidence of the applicant’s level of preparedness
for university study.
Norway Successful completion of the Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole.
Pakistan Successful completion of a Bachelor (Pass) from a recognised* tertiary institution.
Peru Especialista profesional.
Russia Successful completion of the Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (Diplom ob okanchanii srednego
spetsial’nogo uchebnogo zavedeniya).
Saudi Arabia Successful completion of a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised* College of Technology
or Higher Technical Institute.
South Africa National Senior Certificate with admission to South African Universities.
Sri Lanka Sri Lankan GCE Advanced Level examinations with an aggregate score of at least 180 out of 400, at least passing grades (S)
in three of the subjects sat and a grade of at least 25% in the fourth subject.
Sweden Successful completion of Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Avgansbetyg/Slutbetyg).
Switzerland Maturite Specialisee; or Maturitat; or Maturita Professionale.
Taiwan Senior High School and a two year Junior College Diploma; or Junior High School and a five year Junior College Diploma.
Thailand One year of successful study at a recognised* institution of university standing.
Tonga South Pacific Form Seven Certificate with a minimum of three B grades.
Turkey On-Lisans Diplomasi at a recognised* tertiary institution.
UAE Successful completion of a Higher Diploma from a recognised* Higher College of Technology.
USA High School Diploma plus SAT score of at least 1000 combining the Critical Reading and Mathematics scores; or High School
Diploma and ACT scores with at least 24 in every section; or GED Certificate with at least 50% in each test and a SAT score of
at least 1000 combining the Critical Reading and Mathematics scores.
Vietnam Successful completion of Tot nghiep cao dang or Chung chi dai hoc dai coung from a recognised* tertiary institution.
International Grades of 3 or higher in each of at least 4 subjects in the Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID).
International
Cambridge
A or AS levels with a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and a minimum grade of D in each of 3 subjects equivalent
to those in the Approved Subject List in the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) or Advanced International Certificate
of Education (AICE).
International
GCE
When taken in countries other than the UK, applicants must have obtained at least 3 results and must have achieved at least
1 grade at Level C or above in the GCE ‘A’ Levels. A result in General Studies cannot be included among the 3 on which the
application is based.
International IB Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (24 points minimum).
*Recognised Tertiary Institutions and Universities are those which are recognised by The University of Waikato.
To find out whether yours is a recognised tertiary institution or University, please contact us on international@waikato.ac.nz
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Graduate / Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
A Graduate Certificate is generally a one-semester coursework
qualification consisting of undergraduate papers. It is designed
as a bridging programme for students who wish to undertake
postgraduate study and research in an area different from that
of their prior formal qualifications.
Entry Requirements
Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree
with a B/B+ grade average.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
A Graduate Diploma is generally a two-semester coursework
qualification consisting of 120 points at undergraduate level.
Graduate Diplomas are often called bridging diplomas and
students may be asked to complete one if they wish to study
a new subject at graduate level. They are intended to provide
the equivalent of a major in a subject other than that in which
the student has majored in their Bachelors degree. Science
and Engineering majors may require additional papers to be
completed beyond the Graduate Diploma.
Entry Requirements
Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA TEACHING
(PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
A selection process applies for this degree and students will
be required to participate in a phone interview. The Faculty of
Education Supplementary Application Form must be submitted
in addition to the International Application Form. Students must
be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree.
BACHELOR WITH HONOURS
Bachelor with Honours degrees are one year full-time programmes
normally comprising four graduate papers and continuing the
subject taken as a major in a Bachelors degree. Within some
Faculties/Schools of Studies the degree is a qualification in its own
right and may also be an intermediate stage leading on to a one
year Master degree. The degree is awarded with a class of Honours.
Entry Requirements
Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree
with a B/B+ grade average. Students must also have a major in
the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
A Postgraduate Diploma is generally a two-semester coursework
qualification consisting of graduate papers at 500 level.
A Postgraduate Diploma provides professional training in a
specialist discipline building on knowledge in a prior degree
and a pathway to research study.
Entry Requirements
Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree
with a B/B+ grade average. Students must also have a major in
the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.
27INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
MASTERS DEGREE
The University of Waikato offers one or two year masters
qualifications. The one year masters generally follows a
Bachelor with Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in
the same subject. The programme consists of a combination of
coursework and research. The two year masters generally follows
an undergraduate degree in the same subject. The programme
normally comprises of eight papers; a combination of coursework
and research.
Entry Requirements
Students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree
(of 3-4 years) with advanced study, and have a B/B+ in the subject
in which they intend to major for their masters degree. Some
Faculties/Schools of Studies require an Honours degree with
a B/B+ grade average for eligibility to apply for a masters degree.
Where the above requirement is not met, a Graduate Certificate,
Graduate Diploma, Bachelor with Honours or Postgraduate
Diploma in the appropriate major subject may be required.
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
ACCELERATED PROGRAMME
Entry Requirements
Entry is on a case-by-case basis. To be considered for entry
students must be graduates of a recognised Bachelors degree
with an A- (75%) or better average overall, and in the major area
they wish to study. Students who have narrowly missed these
entry criteria will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Students will be required to maintain a 65% average to remain
in the accelerated programme.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil)
The MPhil involves a research programme in which the
candidates receive training in research methodology and
techniques, critical evaluation, literature analysis and debate.
Normally there are no taught classes for this qualification.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second
Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is
at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EDD)
Professional doctorates are designed for students who have
had relevant professional experience or who wish to combine
Doctoral studies with continuing employment in a professional
setting. Professional doctorates include a series of directed
studies or coursework in addition to a thesis. This programme,
consists of four papers which are equivalent to one year’s
full-time study (Part One), and a thesis (Part Two) with at
least two years of full-time research.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second
Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is
at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
The PhD degree is awarded after the examination of a thesis
(generally takes three years full-time) of supervised research
and significant parts of the work should be worthy of publication
at international level. Normally there are no taught classes for
this qualification.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second
Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is
at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
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2012 Teaching and Assessment Dates
School Dates Week Starting Holidays and Other Important Dates
1 2 Jan 12 2-3 Jan New Years Day Observed
2 9 Jan 12 Summer School 1 starts 9 Jan Summer School Starts
3 16 Jan 12
4 23 Jan 12
Term 1 starts 5 30 Jan 12 30 Jan Auckland Anniversary Day
6 6 Feb 12 6 Feb Waitangi Day
7 13 Feb 12
8 20 Feb 12 Examinations
9 27 Feb 12 Examinations/Enrolment
10 5 Mar 12 A Semester starts
11 12 Mar 12
12 19 Mar 12
13 26 Mar 12
Term 1 ends – 6 Apr 14 2 Apr 12 6 Apr Good Friday
15 9 Apr 12 Teaching Recess 9-10 Apr Easter Monday and Holiday
16 16 Apr 12 Teaching Recess
Term 2 starts 17 23 Apr 12 A Semester cont. 25 Apr ANZAC Day
18 30 Apr 12 16 May Kīngitanga Day
19 7 May 12
20 14 May 12
21 21 May 12
22 28 May 12
23 4 Jun 12 4 Jun Queens Birthday
24 11 Jun 12 Study Week
25 18 Jun 12 Examinations
Term 2 ends – 29 Jun 26 25 Jun 12 Examinations
27 2 Jul 12 Teaching Recess
28 9 Jul 12 Enrolment
Term 3 starts 29 16 Jul 12 B Semester starts
30 23 Jul 12
31 30 Jul 12
32 6 Aug 12
33 13 Aug 12
34 20 Aug 12
35 27 Aug 12 Teaching Recess
36 3 Sep 12 Teaching Recess
37 10 Sep 12 B Semester cont.
38 17 Sep 12
Term 3 ends – 28 Sep 39 24 Sep 12
40 1 Oct 12
41 8 Oct 12
Term 4 starts 42 15 Oct 12
43 22 Oct 12 Study Week 22 Oct Labour Day
44 29 Oct 12 Examinations
45 5 Nov 12 Examinations
46 12 Nov 12 Summer School 2 starts
47 19 Nov 12
48 26 Nov 12
49 3 Dec 12
Term 4 ends – 14 Dec 50 10 Dec 12
51 17 Dec 12
52 24 Dec 12 25 Dec Christmas Day
53 31 Dec 12 26 Dec Boxing Day
29INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
English Language – Waikato Pathways College
Active learning is the key to the success of the Waikato
Pathways College. All Waikato Pathways College teachers are
experienced and qualified. Many of them have taught overseas.
We pride ourselves on the continuous professional development
of our teachers.
Courses Offered » Certificate of Attainment in English Language – for university
or other tertiary study in English-speaking countries
» General English
» Groups and Study Tours – customised programmes to meet
specific needs
» Teacher Education
» IELTS Preparation – for the IELTS (International English
Language Testing System) test
» Foundation Studies
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
Certificate of Attainment in English Language
CAEL is a full-time course with 23 hours of tuition each week
for approximately 12 weeks. There are four intakes each year.
When you arrive your English level will be assessed and you
will be placed in an appropriate level. On successful completion
of the course you will receive a University of Waikato Certificate
of Attainment in English Language. Intermediate to advanced
certificates are endorsed with ‘Academic English’.
The Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) has
eight levels, from elementary to advanced. All students study
a core programme during the morning which helps students
improve their reading, writing listening and speaking skills.
Higher level classes focus on skills needed for successful
university study such as academic writing, listening, note-taking,
reading and oral presentation skills.
In the afternoon, there is a compulsory Language Skills
programme for students in the lower levels (elementary and
pre-intermediate). Students in the intermediate to advanced
courses can choose one of the afternoon options below.
To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class
numbers will not normally exceed 18 students.
Afternoon Options
» IELTS Preparation
» Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation
» Business English
» Research Skills
» Reading, Writing and Grammar
» General Mathematics and Sciences*
» Accounting*
*Subject to university dates.
» See page 31 for fees and dates.
Waikato Pathways College offers a variety of English language programmes and Foundation courses to students from
around the world.
XUE HAN
Foundation Studies Programme graduate
For 17 years of my life I lived in Singapore, a multi-racial country
that has more or less the same population as New Zealand,
and yet has an area that is slightly smaller than Lake Taupo.
My decision to study at the University of Waikato has enabled me
to immerse myself in Kiwi culture, as well as benefit from the full
range of facilities, from the efficient library to the lustrous green
fields. The environment here is calm and serene; just conducive
to studying. In addition, Foundation Studies has given me the
valuable experience of interacting with people from other cultural
backgrounds. It has certainly widened my perspective on life,
and in the whole process, I have acquired self-confidence in
all the things I do.
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English Language – Waikato Pathways College continued
GENERAL ENGLISH
General English offers an exciting opportunity for people
from around the world to learn everyday English in an
English-speaking environment while integrating aspects
of New Zealand culture.
Classes are offered from elementary to advanced levels and
you will complete an initial placement test to assess your entry
level. An orientation is also included as part of the programme.
General English is available full-time (23 hours per week) or
part-time (15 hours per week). You can start on any Monday
(except New Zealand public holidays) and study for as long as
you like. You will receive a Waikato Pathways College Certificate
of Attendance.
To ensure sufficient attention is given to individuals, class
numbers will not normally exceed 20 students.
Afternoon Classes (the 23 hour programme)
The afternoon timetable for General English includes the following
options (All options are subject to numbers):
» Option 1: Business English
» Option 2: News and Current Affairs
» Option 3: Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation
» Option 4: Reading and Writing
Times Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
9.00am – 10.30am CORE SUBJECT
10.30am – 10.45am Morning Tea
10.45am – 12.00pm CORE SUBJECT
12.00pm – 1.00pm Lunch
1.00pm – 3.00pm AFTERNOON
OPTIONS
SELF
ACCESS
Programme
GROUPS AND STUDY TOURS
This option provides a “tailor made” course for groups of five
or more. Classes can run in the morning only or two to four
afternoons can be added. The duration of the course, timing
of classes and the number of study hours per week is flexible
and will be negotiated with you. Most classes use the Waikato
Pathways College textbook “Living English”. This has been
especially produced in house as an introduction to life in
New Zealand whilst improving general language skills. Lesson
content requests are welcome. Previous groups have chosen
themes such as: Community Law, NGO’s, Volunteers NZ,
Drama, Business English, Radio Broadcasting, and English
for Academic Purposes.
TEACHER EDUCATION
Cambridge Certificate in English Language
Teaching to Adults
The Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
(CELTA) is an initial training course in practical aspects of the
teaching of English as a foreign language. It is internationally
recognised as the first step for those intending to make a career
in teaching English as a foreign language.
Introduction to TESOL
This course is designed for people who would like to do an
introductory course in teaching English to speakers of other
languages prior to applying for a more demanding course,
such as the Cambridge CELTA.
Students may apply individually for this course.
IELTS PREPARATION AND EXAMINATIONS
Waikato Pathways College is an award-winning IELTS testing
centre, recognised for its consistently high level of performance
in areas of IELTS test delivery. IELTS preparation courses are
available in the afternoon in CAEL and in the morning for General
English. Free IELTS seminars give students the opportunity to find
out more about IELTS and get personal advice and assistance.
Further information about the IELTS test is available from the
IELTS administrators.
DIRECT ENTRY INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
You can enter into some University of Waikato courses
directly from Waikato Pathways College, without having to do
any external language tests. If you obtain the following grades
in CAEL, you have the English Language requirement for direct
entry into some University of Waikato courses, including the
Foundation Studies programme.
CAEL Level 6, B grade average University of Waikato Foundation Studies Programme
CAEL Level 7, B grade average, with no
less than a C grade in any section
University of Waikato Bachelor Degrees
CAEL Level 8, B grade average Postgraduate Courses
31INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
IELTS EXAMINATION
Test Fee
NZ $365
Test Dates 2011 Test Dates 2012
9 & 30 July 14 & 21 January
13 & 27 August 18 & 25 February
24 September 10 & 17 March
8 & 22 October 14 & 28 April
5 & 19 November 12 & 26 May
3, 10 & 17 December 9, 16 & 30 June
Note: Fees and dates are correct at time of print.
FOUNDATION STUDIES (See page 32)
Course Dates
2011
C* Semester 7 November 2011 to 24 February 2012
T* Semester 7 November to 16 December
2012
S* Semester 9 January to 24 February
A Semester 5 March to 29 June
B Semester 16 July to 9 November
T* Semester 12 November to 21 December
C* Semester 12 November 2012 to 1 March 2013
*Selected papers see paper description for offerings.
OTHER CHARGES
Application Fee
Payable once for each new enrolment NZ $400
Accommodation Registration fee
Payable once for each new application NZ $275
Homestay
3 meals per day per week NZ $224
Auckland International Airport Transfer
One way NZ $90
Bank Fee
Charged when applicable NZ $25
Under 18 Designated Caregiver Assessment Fee
Charged when applicable NZ $200
Prices apply from 1 January 2012. All prices are quoted
in New Zealand dollars, are applicable to international
students and include NZ Government GST (goods and
services tax) of 15% where applicable. Prices are subject
to change and in this case reasonable effort will be made
to notify agents and students in advance.
Fees and Dates
– Waikato Pathways College
ACADEMIC ENGLISH / CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE (CAEL) (See page 29)
Tuition Fees 2012
1 Block NZ $5,300
2 Blocks NZ $9,718
3 Blocks NZ $14,136
4 Blocks NZ $18,554
Course Dates 2011
Block 3 Monday 22 August to Tuesday 8 November
Block 4 Thursday 11 November 2011 to Wednesday
22 February 2012
Course Dates 2012
Block 1 Thursday 1 March to Tuesday 22 May
Block 2 Thursday 31 May to Wednesday 15 August
Block 3 Thursday 23 August to Wednesday 7 November
Block 4 Thursday 15 November 2012 to Thursday
21 February 2013
GENERAL ENGLISH 2012 (See page 30)
Tuition Fees
Full-time (23 hours/week) NZ $430 per week
Part-time (15 hours/week) NZ $335 per week
Course Dates
2011
Any Monday from 10 January – 5 December 2011, except for
New Zealand public holidays (31 January, 25-26 April, 6 June
and 24 October).
2012
Any Monday from 9 January – 3 December 2012, except for
New Zealand public holidays (30 January, 6 February, 9-10 April,
4 June and 22 October).
Minimum two weeks enrolment.
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Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College
A successful graduate of Foundation Studies will achieve the
Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies, which is a
university entrance qualification recognised by all New Zealand
universities and widely accepted by Australian universities.
FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS
Students will study eight courses. There are three
compulsory courses.
Foundation Studies (Pre-University)
Duration: Two Semesters (4 papers in each semester)
Intakes:
February 13 weeks – 4 courses
July 13 weeks – 4 courses
November 2 x 6* weeks – 4 courses
* Two weeks holiday over Christmas.
Qualification: Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies
Classes and Assessment
Each subject or paper held in A, B or C Semester has five hours
of class time per week. Total class time is 20 hours per week with
a further 20 hours to be spent on homework and revision. Classes
are scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Papers with T (November) or S (January) codes will be taught for
11 hours per week over six weeks.
Foundation Studies classes generally have up to 25 students per
tutorial/class.
» See page 31 for fees and dates.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to apply for Foundation Studies, you must:
» Be 16 years of age or over
» Have completed secondary school study, equivalent to
New Zealand Year 12, OR
» Have a secondary school completion qualification from your
country of origin
AND
» Have an IELTS score 5.5 or above (it is strongly recommended
that you have a score of at least 5 in each of the four bands);
or a paper-based TOEFL score of 525; (or a computer-based
TOEFL score of 197 or above) OR
» Students who have successfully completed Level 6 of the
Certificate of Attainment in English Language with a B grade
average at the University of Waikato Pathways College.
Please check the minimum entry requirements for your country at:
www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways/programmes/foundation/
entry.shtml
Foundation Studies at the University of Waikato is a two-semester, full-time pre-degree academic programme. It is specifically
designed to prepare high school graduates from backgrounds where English is an additional language, for degree study.
Papers OfferedCOMPULSORY PAPERS
First Semester
English for Foundation Studies Part 1: CAFS001 A, B & C
This paper will develop your academic reading and writing skills
in preparation for undergraduate study.
Language and Learning Skills: CAFS003 A, B & C
This paper will provide you with language skills development
in the areas of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
The emphasis is on assignment writing in a university context.
This involves library work, reading academic texts and producing
well-researched academic essays. In addition, you will have
practice in seminar presentation, listening and note-taking.
Second Semester
English for Foundation Studies Part 2: CAFS002 A, B & C
This paper will further develop your academic reading, writing
and speaking skills in preparation for undergraduate study.
OPTIONAL PAPERS
Bridging Mathematics with Calculus: CAFS004 S, A & B
This paper covers pure Mathematics, in preparation for first year
university Mathematics papers. It focuses on algebra, coordinate
geometry, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, and
differential equations.
Bridging Accounting: CAFS006 S, A & B
This paper covers the conceptual basis of accounting. You will
learn to appreciate how basic accounting concepts, processes
and systems are applied to different types of organisations and
groups of users. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the
analysis of accounting systems and the methods of processing
accounting data. No prior knowledge of accounting is required.
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Bridging Biology: CAFS009 A
In this paper you will examine biological concepts by
experimentation and by studying fundamental concepts.
You will look at specific animal and plant systems in relation
to whole organism functioning, cell organisation and function,
the importance and action of nucleic acids, genetics, evolution
and contemporary techniques in biotechnology.
Bridging Chemistry: CAFS010 S, A & B
This paper is designed to prepare you for Level 1 chemistry
papers. It covers the nature of matter, atomic theory,
periodic trends, bonding, quantitative chemistry, equilibrium,
thermodynamics, kinetics, pH and REDOX.
Bridging Physics: CAFS011 S, A & B
This paper explores the physical laws of nature both
experimentally and by studying the basic concepts and principles
that govern our understanding of the physical world and the
universe. You will study, investigate and apply scientific concepts
and principles in Mechanics, Wave Motion, Electricity and
Magnetism, and Atomic/Nuclear Physics.
Comparative Cultures: An Introduction CAFS013 A & B
The humanities are at the centre of learning about what it is to
be human. The humanities interpret human experiences and you
are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills. One of the
essential ingredients in the humanities is the study of culture.
English for Specific Purposes: CAFS099 A, B & T
This paper will develop academic vocabulary, reading and
paraphrase/summary skills, academic writing, and relevant
pronunciation and grammar skills, in preparation for undergraduate
study. The paper is designed to provide you with language
support in the context of the other elective papers taken
in Foundation Studies.
Bridging Social Sciences: CUPR004 A, B & C
This paper provides you with a structured and focused
introduction to the Social Sciences. It is also designed to bridge
students into other degrees, such as the BMS, BTchg and LLB.
It draws on historical and contemporary examples in order to
illustrate how important events and ideas have shaped the
modern social science subjects.
Bridging Mathematics and Statistics: CUPR008 A, B & T
The aim of this paper is to cover mathematics and statistics
in preparation for first year university mathematics and statistics
courses. The paper introduces you to basic mathematics skills,
algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus and statistics. It is
designed to lead in to one of MATH168 Preparatory Mathematics,
MATH165 General Mathematics, MATH166 Management
Mathematics, or STAT121 Introduction to Statistical Methods.
Bridging General Sciences: CUPR025 A, B & T
This paper is an integrated science course that covers material
from the four science areas of biology, chemistry, earth science
and physics. There is an emphasis on scientific exploration
and skills development necessary for working within the
science disciplines.
Please note: Students choosing Science and Mathematics
should normally have a background knowledge in these areas
of secondary school study.
MELLISA WRAGG
From Kenya
My name is Mellisa and I’m from
Kenya which is in East Africa.
I was born and grew up in the
capital city, Nairobi.
After I completed my high
school education, I wanted to
study Computer Science and
I wanted to do it abroad. I chose
to study in New Zealand at
the University of Waikato because it is world renowned for its
excellence in Computer Science and its related studies. Before
I could begin my degree course, I did my Foundation Studies
at Pathways College. My experiences there were unforgettable.
I met a lot of people from different parts of the world such as
Arabia, China, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia.
I was able to improve my writing skills and get a better idea of what
would be expected of me at the University level. The work, though
sometimes rigorous, was enjoyable. Now, after the Foundation
Studies, I feel I‘m ready to tackle University life with both the social
and academic skills that I have adopted. I would advise anyone
doing Foundation Studies to take it as a stepping stone to higher
learning and to enjoy every minute of it because it is worth the ride.
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Foundation Studies – Waikato Pathways College continued
Minimum Entry Requirements
Bangladesh Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate
Certificate completed after 12 years of schooling with
a Second Division Pass (45% or above)
China Graduated from Senior High School with a 70% average
in Year 12 (Senior Grade Three) including 70% in maths
Fiji Fiji School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) with 65% average
in your best four subjects, which must include English
Germany Intermediate School Leaving Certificate
Realschulabschluss, Mittlere Schulabschluss or
Realschulreife) on graduation from Grade 10 with
a grade 3 average
Hong Kong Successful completion of Hong Kong Certificate of
Education (HKCEE) with a D grade average in five
subjects or successful completion of the Hong Kong
Higher Level Certificate (HKHL)
India All India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE) with a 45%
grade average in four subjects or Indian School Certificate
(ISC) with a 50% grade average or Higher School
Certificate (HSC) with a 65% average. For Kerala State,
successful completion of tenth standard
Indonesia Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate of
Completion (Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah
Menengah Atas (STTB SMA)) with grade average of 6.5
Iraq Sixth Form Baccalaureat (Adadiyah) with an
overall 60% average
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho with a grade 3 average
Malaysia Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a grade B4 average
in five subjects
Maldives University of Cambridge GCE ‘A Levels’ with a B4 average
in four main subjects
Pacific
Islands
Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (PSSC) with an
overall grade 5 average in four subjects, including a grade
of 6 in English
Russia Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat o Srednem
obrazovanii) on graduation from Grade 11 or Grade 12
with a grade 3 average
Saudi Arabia General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawhijiyah,
Tawjihi Thanawiyyat) with a 60% overall average
(students who have successfully completed a Religious
Institute Secondary Education Certificate may be
considered for admission to the Certificate of Attainment
in Foundation Studies*)
South Korea Graduated from senior high school with a C grade
average in Year 3 (Grade 12) of senior high school
Singapore Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education
(GCE) ‘O’ Levels with a B4 average in four main subjects
Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate with a C grade
average in Grade 12 (Year 3) of senior high school
Thailand Matayom 6 (M6) with a passing grade (1.0) in each
subject studied
Turkey Successful completion of the State High School Diploma
(Develt Lise Diplomasi), or the Private High School
Finishing Diploma (Lise Bitirme Diplomasi) with an
overall grade 3 average
UAE Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya) with at least
a 70% average
Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate
(Bang tot nghiep pho tong trung hoc) with scores of
5.0 or better on a 10 point score or Diploma of General
Education (Bang tu tai) with scores of 5.0 or better on
a 10 point scale)
The Application Process
International students will need to apply to enrol using
an International Student Application form. You can request
an Application Form from the University, an overseas
representative or download a copy from the University
website www.waikato.ac.nz/international or you can
apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz
APPLY TO ENROL
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 838 4176
Fax: +64 7 838 4370
Email: enrol@waikato.ac.nz
WAIKATO PATHWAYS COLLEGE CONTACT DETAILS
Private Bag 3105
LAIN Building, Gate 1,
Knighton Road, Hillcrest,
Hamilton, 3240
New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 858 5600
Fax: +64 7 858 5694
Email: pathwayscollege@waikato.ac.nz
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz/pathways
*All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
*For overseas qualifications not listed please contact Waikato
International for the admission criteria.
ADEL ALGHAMDI
From Saudi Arabia
I am Adel Alghamdi from
Saudi Arabia. I am here in
New Zealand to study for
a Bachelor of Engineering
in Mechanical Engineering at
The University of Waikato.
I finished the Foundation
Studies and I found it a
very important year to
prepare myself to do the undergraduate studies. There are many
differences between high school and university studies. For this
reason, the Foundation Studies are very important for students to
adjust themselves to the university studies. At Foundation Studies I
learnt how I can manage my time, study for tests, do my assignments
and how can I get high grades. Many students think that the
Foundation year is just to get a pass for the university. After my
experience, I would like to advise the students who like to get high
grades in the university studies to try to get the maximum benefit
from the Foundation Studies.
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Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development
At least a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Music
At least a C grade in each paper. In addition, you will need
a grade 5 theory pass or better in the Australian Music Education
Board, Trinity College or Royal College of Music examinations
or a music qualification assessed as equivalent. Entry to the
Performance programme requires successful completion of an
audition administered by the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.
Bachelor of Science
No less than a C grade in each paper, including a C grade in each
of two Science papers.
Bachelor of Science (Majoring in Computer Science or Mathematics)
A C in each paper, with a B grade in the English for Foundation
Studies papers.
Bachelor of Science (Technology)
No less than a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Social Sciences
No less than a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies
No less than a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Tourism
No less than a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Teaching
Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You must gain at least a C grade in every papers. If applying for
the professional teacher education programme, you are required
to attend a selection interview. You must also complete the
Bachelor of Teaching application form.
USING THE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME FOR
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES
To gain a university entrance qualification, you must successfully
complete the Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies by
passing all eight papers. This University entrance qualification
is recognised by all New Zealand Universities and is widely
accepted by Australian Universities.
You must also meet the minimum English language requirement
for undergraduate study. Students who gain a B grade in the
University of Waikato English for Foundation Studies papers
will be considered to have met this requirement for admission
to most Bachelor degrees.
Admission is guaranteed to University of Waikato Bachelor
degrees provided you gain the following grades.
Bachelor of Arts
No less than a C grade in each paper.
Bachelor of Business Analysis
No less than a C grade in any paper.
Bachelor of Communication Studies
No less than a C grade in any paper.
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. You will
need at least a C grade in each paper and must also provide
a portfolio as specified by the Faculty of Computing &
Mathematical Sciences.
Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
No less than a C grade in any paper.
Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
No less than a C grade in any paper.
Bachelor of Engineering
An overall B grade average, including a B grade in Physics for
Foundation Studies, B grade in either Calculus for Foundation
Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at least a C
grade in every other paper. If you intend to major in Materials
and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biochemical
Engineering will additionally need to achieve a B grade in
Chemistry for Foundation Studies.
Bachelor of Laws
An overall B grade average with a B grade in CAFS003.
Bachelor of Management Studies
A C in each paper, with a B grade in the English Foundation
Studies papers.
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Accounting 38
Agribusiness 38
American Studies
(see Supporting Subjects) 65
Animal Behaviour 38
Anthropology 39
Applied Computing 41
Artificial Intelligence 41
Biochemistry 39
Biological Sciences 39
Biotechnology 40
Chemical and Biological Engineering 40
Chemistry 40
Chinese 51, 65
(see International Languages and Culture,
Supporting Subjects)
Computer Graphic Design 41
Computer Science 41
Computer Technology 41
Counsellor Education 42
Creative Practices 42
Creative Technologies 42
Data Mining 41
Demography 42
Design Media 43
Earth Sciences 43
Economics 43
Education 44
Educational Leadership 44
Education Studies 44
Electronic Business 45
Electronic Commerce 45
Electronic Engineering 45
Electronics 46
Engineering 46
English 47
English as a Second Language 65
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 47
Environmental Microbiology 48
Environmental Modelling 48
Environmental Planning 47
Environmental Sciences 48
Ethics 48
Finance 48
French 51, 65
(see International Languages and Culture,
Supporting Subjects)
Games and Multimedia 41
Geographic Information Systems 49
Geography 49
German 51, 65
(see International Languages and Culture,
Supporting Subjects)
Health Development and Policy 49
History 49
Hospitality Management 50
Human Development 50
Human Resource Management 50
Industrial Relations/
Human Resource Management 50
Information Systems 41
Interaction Design 41
International Languages and Culture 51
International Management 51
International Relations
and Security Studies 52
Internet Applications 41
Japanese 51, 65
(see International Languages and Culture,
Supporting Subjects)
Labour Studies 52
Land and Freshwater Environments 48
Law 52
Linguistics 52
Management and Sustainability 53
Management Communication 53
Management Systems 53
Māori 54
Māori and Pacific Development 54
Māori Cultural Studies / Tikanga Māori 54
Māori Language / Te Reo Māori 54
Māori Media and Communication 54
Marine Sciences 48
Marketing 54
Materials and Processing 55
Mathematics 55
Mechanical Engineering 56
Music 56
Networks 41
New Zealand Studies / Akoranga
Aotearoa (see Supporting Subjects) 65
Pacific Studies
(see Supporting Subjects) 65
Philosophy 56
Physics 57
Political Science 57
Population Studies 58
Psychology 58
Psychology and Management 58
Public Policy 58
Public Relations 59
Religious Studies 65
Restoration Ecology 39
Screen and Media Studies 59
Social Enterprise 60
Social Policy 60
Social Work 60
Sociology 61
Software Development 41
Software Engineering 61
Spanish 51, 65
(see International Languages and Culture,
Supporting Subjects)
Sport and Leisure Studies 61
Statistics 62
Strategic Management 62
Supply Chain Management 63
Teaching 63
Te Tohu Paetahi 54
Theatre Studies 63
Tourism 64
Tourism Development 64
Tourism Management 64
Tourism Studies 64
Treaty of Waitangi Studies /
Akoranga Te Tiriti o Waitangi
(see Supporting Subjects) 65
Women’s and
Gender Studies 64
Writing Studies 64
37CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT
Our flexible degree structure means you can study almost any subject we teach. You have the freedom
to build a qualification that best suits your interests or career plans. So, whether you want to combine
biology with business or philosophy with physics, we can provide a programme that suits.
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Accounting / Agribusiness / Animal Behaviour
Accountingwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/acnt
Accountants often hold high-level management positions
where financial control, legal compliance and leadership
skills are essential.
Accounting is a common language of business and underpins
almost all business and organisational activities.
Waikato Management School was rated top in New Zealand
for its accounting and finance research in the Tertiary Education
Commission’s assessment of tertiary research. The academic
requirements of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered
Accountants (NZICA) can normally be completed within the BMS,
the BBA(Fin) and the Graduate Diploma or the BBA(Hons)(Fin).
The academic requirements of the NZICA (ACA), CPA Australia or
ACCA accountancy professional institutions may also be satisfied
through the BBA(Fin) degree.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Auditor
Business Consultant
Company Accountant
Financial Controller
Financial Accountant
Finance Manager
Management Accountant
Taxation Adviser
Agribusinesswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/
Agribusiness fuses the operations and principles of businesses
and organisations that make up the agricultural sector.
In an economy such as New Zealand, successful agribusiness
relies on the ability to understand the operation of competitive
global markets, international marketing and the management of
complex and extended supply chains. In Agribusiness you will build
knowledge and skills in management and economics of particular
relevance to the agricultural sector.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Entrepreneur in Agricultural Business
Farm Management
Government Adviser
Agricultural Sector Consultant
Animal Behaviourwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Knowledge of animal behaviour is important in areas such
as evolutionary biology, conservation, and the efficient and
humane management of farm animals.
You will be able to use biological and psychological approaches
to address issues in animal conservation, wildlife management,
animal welfare and the fundamental study of behaviour, and
will find employment in the behavioural sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Animal Welfare Officer
Conservation Officer
Research Assistant
Science Writer
Technician
Zoo Curator or Assistant
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Anthropology / Biochemistry / Biological Sciences
Anthropologywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/anth
Anthropology focuses on people in all their wonderful diversity.
Anthropology is, ‘the study of humanity’, and anthropologists
study individual societies to compare and analyse most of the
things humans do. We teach sociocultural anthropology covering
tribal groups to western society and the ways people organise
and understand themselves. The Pacific area is central to much of
our teaching and research.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Ethnographer
International Development Worker
Museum Curator
Research or Policy Analyst
Travel and Tourism Operator
Teacher
Biochemistrywww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Biochemistry is the explanation of life in chemical terms and
involves the study of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic
acids, the fundamental molecules of life.
Biochemists study how these molecules interact in living
organisms, in health and disease. Biochemistry is one of the
fastest-growing areas of modern science. By combining papers
from Biological Sciences and Chemistry, you will gain a solid
grounding in molecular and chemical principles.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Biochemist
Biotechnologist
Food Biochemist
Laboratory Technician
Biological Scienceswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Biological Sciences incorporates botany, microbiology and zoology
with biochemistry, physiology, genetics, ecology and behaviour.
If you study Biological Sciences you can become an ecologist
with interests in ecosystems, physiologists aiming to understand
how organisms function, or geneticists using DNA as the key to
identifying diseases or organisms.
Waikato was rated the top university in New Zealand for its
research in molecular, cellular and whole organism biology,
and ecology, evolution and behaviour, in the Tertiary Education
Commission’s assessment of tertiary research.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS OFFERED:
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
Restoration Ecology is the study of restoring degraded, damaged
or destroyed ecosystems through active human intervention.
If you wish to develop a career focused on ecological restoration
or conservation biology, you should choose this specialisation.
With some 3000 community-based restoration projects currently
being undertaken in New Zealand there is strong demand for
graduates able to address key issues of this field.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Aquatic Ecologist
Biochemical Technician
Biosecurity Officer
Conservation Officer
Ecologist
Geneticist
GPS Technician
Laboratory Technician
Zoo Curator
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Biotechnologywww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Biotechnology is the application of science and engineering to
develop useful products from biological materials. Biotechnology
ranges from cloning to cheesemaking, with applications including
antibiotics, waste management technology and beer. This
programme examines the extraction, recovery, and purification
of biochemicals from the meat, dairy, and other industries.
Biotechnology is a cross-disciplinary subject at undergraduate
degree. You must have a minimum of 120 points above 100
level, of which 60 points must be at 200 level and 60 points
at 300 level in the subject ‘biotechnology’ see http://papers.
waikato.ac.nz/subjects/BIOT
If you wish to complete a masters in biotechnology, you
should select either biological sciences or materials and
processing as their chosen subject. The recommended papers
are BIOL582 and at least one of ENMP561 or ENMP562, along
with supporting papers in the area of interests from ENMP563,
ENMP564, ENMP543, ENMP544, ENMP568, BIOL583, BIOL580,
BIOL581, BIOL584, or BIOL585.
You will be enrolled in the department you are doing your
research in, eg gene technology would be in Biological Sciences
and a bioprocess engineering, fermentation or environmental
technology would be in the School of Engineering.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Bioengineer
Biotechnologist
Food Technologist
Laboratory Technician
Pharmaceutical Engineer
Quality Assurance Officer
Chemical and Biological Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Chemical and Biological Engineering is producing and processing
biochemicals and related materials, including the design and
operation of bioreactors and bioseparation.
The programme consists of traditional process engineering
fundamentals combined with chemistry, advanced biochemistry
and microbiology. It provides an excellent basis for a career
in the bioprocess, food and pharmaceutical industries.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours
Career Opportunities
Biochemical Engineer
Biotechnologist
Food Technology Engineer
Manager
Pharmaceutical Engineer
Chemistrywww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Chemistry is the science of substances – their structures,
properties and reactions that change them into other substances.
Studying chemistry develops problem-solving skills, logical
thinking and analytical ability and ensures you are familiar with
handling information and dealing with complex ideas.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Analytical Technician
Environmental Officer
Forensic Scientist
Industrial Chemist
Product Development Chemist
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Computer Graphic Design / Computer Science
Computer Graphic Designwww.cs.waikato.ac.nz/cgd
Computer Graphic Design involves creativity, art, technology
and the communication of ideas.
Computer Graphic Design combines highly creative design and
visual communication papers with computer programming papers.
You will manipulate the software you work with and extend the
potential of applications and creativity in design practice. To be
accepted in this course, you need to provide a Portfolio. Visit the
website for more information.
You will have the opportunity to develop the core elements and
principles of design, in two and three dimensions. In your second
year you can learn about motion graphics, the development of
web and interactive skills and brand awareness, and explore the
relationship between visual communication and screen-based
technologies in areas such as 3D and games.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Graphic Design
» Master of Computer Graphic Design
Career Opportunities
Branding and Corporate Identity
Computer Games
Motion Graphics
Television Production
Web Design and Development
Computer Sciencewww.cs.waikato.ac.nz
Computer Science deals with the theory, design, analysis,
implementation, efficiency and application of processes that
transform information.
In Computer Science you’ll learn how to create new software, how
to ensure the software works well and does what it is supposed to
and how to make that software easy for people to use. Able students
should also consider the flexible double major options in Computer
Science and Mathematics or Computer Science and Statistics.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS ARE OFFERED:
APPLIED COMPUTING
Applied Computing is for those looking for an in-depth exploration
of computer technologies, techniques and methods used to build
sophisticated, usable and robust computer systems (or applications).
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
This looks at various areas including data mining and natural
language interfaces to commercial software. A specialisation
in this area will enable you to understand and even build your
own artificial intelligence applications.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
This is the study of hardware, networks, communication, and
software that are the foundations of modern computer systems.
DATA MINING
This refers to the process of extracting potentially useful information
from complex data using computational methods. Data Mining
has its roots in artificial intelligence, databases and statistics.
GAMES AND MULTIMEDIA
Combining creative design with a computer science education, this
specialisation contains a series of papers emphasising art, design,
and creativity, and providing a background in related areas such
as video, film and music.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This prepares you for careers in the development of
computerised business systems. You will be taught how to
build appropriate information system for many different kinds
of situations.
INTERACTION DESIGN
This focuses on complementary skills needed for the design,
development and evaluation of digital products and services
in everyday use. It combines strong technical design skill with
other forms of creative design skills.
INTERNET APPLICATIONS
This enables you to understand and use software that makes
the technological age we live in possible; from building
individual web pages to the methods of identifying people
visiting a website and storing information.
NETWORKS
This specialisation will prepare you to take major roles in
the dynamic and growing areas of the internet, and private
networks such as those operated by banks, government
agencies and large retail organisations.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
This is the specification, design, implementation,
documentation and maintenance of computer programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Network Engineer
IT Consultant or Programmer
Software Developer
Web Architect
Usability Engineer
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Counsellor Education at Waikato aims to develop professional
skills for beginning counsellors, and to advance the education
of practising professional counsellors or supervisors.
These postgraduate programmes are situated within a postmodern
framework, emphasising what is often called a narrative
approach in counselling and therapy.
Our programmes have gained national and international
recognition. They include vocationally oriented Postgraduate
Certificates in Family Counselling or Counselling Supervision
or study at Masters and Doctoral level.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Postgraduate Certificate (Family Counselling)
» Postgraduate Certificate (Counselling Supervision)
» Master of Counselling
Career Opportunities
Family Counsellor
School Counsellor
Social Worker
Youth Work
Mediator
Creative Practiceswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/crpc
Creative Practices at Waikato focuses on active arts, music,
Māori creative practices, dance and theatre.
You will develop practical understanding and in-depth experience in
the creative processes of performance, composition and production
within both contemporary and traditional contexts.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Community Arts Adviser
Teacher
Producer
Composer
Performing Arts Theatre Manager
Creative Technologieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/crtc
This major focuses on the convergence of music, computing and
digital media. Students will develop a conceptual and practical
grasp of multimedia methods and approaches, including
elements of animation, graphic design, studio production and
digital music.
Music papers are focused on digital and sound applications,
computer science papers on computer graphics and interactive
media systems, and media paper options include studio
production and animation.
QUALIFICATION
» Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Retailer or Producer
Website Designer
Animator
Sound Technician
Creative Services Manager
Demographywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/demo
Demography is concerned with the advanced, empirical
analysis of population structure and trends.
Population issues have implications for the environment,
employment, work and family, health, population distribution,
urbanisation, migration patterns, old age security and refugee
movements. Population research is important in assisting
to address population and economic problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Demographer
Policy Analyst
Social Sciences Researcher
Government and Local Body
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The Design Media major has a practice-based approach with a
strong focus on computer graphic design. Students will develop
creative, critical and analytical skills across varied media.
This major will interface with the other elements of the BMCT
to provide you with the right competencies and knowledge
to work in various creative roles.
QUALIFICATION
» Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Interactive Designer
Print and Production Producer
Web Developer
Press Manager
Digital Print Broker
Earth Scienceswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
The earth sciences are the key to predicting and managing natural
hazards such as floods, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides and
volcanic eruptions.
Earth Sciences includes the study of coastal and marine
science, climate change, soil science, hydrology, volcanology,
sedimentary geology and engineering geology.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Coastal Resource Manager
Environmental Consultant
Geologist
Volcanologist
Economicswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/econ
Economics touches almost every aspect of daily life. It looks at
how and why people make the best decisions to allocate scarce
resources to meet their objectives.
Economics is not only about money. It’s about people and how
they respond to incentives. Almost every issue in society can be
viewed from an economic perspective.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies – Economics
» Master of Management Studies – Applied Economics and Finance
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Policy Analyst and Adviser
Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Economics Researcher
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Educationwww.waikato.ac.nz/education
Studying Education provides diverse opportunities to develop
skills and knowledge in areas such as educational leadership,
curriculum and assessment, teaching and learning and
educational research. Study in this area particularly suits
professionals working in the education sector.
Programmes such as the PGDip(Ed) can also be tailored to suit
your individual needs or interests. Within this qualification there
are also a number of specialisations in areas such as Adult Literacy
and Numeracy Education, eEducation, Guidance and Pastoral
Care, In-Service Teacher Educator, Māori Medium Teaching,
Middle-Schooling, Music Education and Restorative Practices.
Other areas of interest related to the field of Education involve
completing a named qualification. These areas include: Arts
Education, Adult Education and Training, Educational Leadership,
Language and Literacy Education, Mathematics Education,
School Principalship, Science Education, Technology Education
or Tertiary Teaching.
Note: These qualifications do not qualify you to teach – see teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Diploma in Education
» Graduate Diploma (Education)
» Postgraduate Certificate (Education)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Education)
» Masters in Education
» Doctor in Education
Career Opportunities
Academic
Academic Education
Education Adviser
Educational Researcher
Educational Leader
Educational Leadershipwww.waikato.ac.nz/education
Educational leadership programmes at Waikato are applied in
nature with the theory strongly linked to practice.
These postgraduate programme suit aspiring or current
educational leaders who want to develop their leadership skills
and knowledge.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Postgraduate Certificate (School Principalship)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership)
» Master of Educational Leadership
Career Opportunities
Academia
Management Roles in Schools
Educational Research
Government Positions
Education Studieswww.soe.waikato.ac.nz
Education is arguably one of the greatest influences not just on
personal development but on society and nations.
Education Studies investigates how the fundamental resource
of the human mind is shaped. It examines social, political,
cultural, economic and personal theories and practices of lifelong
education, and explores issues of social policy, culture, gender,
work and leisure.
Education is relevant to all collective and personal decision-
making on questions of justice, rights and freedom. You can take
Education Studies as a background to a graduate teaching
qualification, but refer to Teaching (page 63) if you want to do
a Bachelor of Teaching.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Adult Education
Community and Social Work
International Aid Agencies
Law and Citizens’ Advice
Teaching
Government Policy Advice
eg justice and equity issues
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Electronic Businesswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/
The growth of electronic commerce and the knowledge economy
means organisations must have electronic business systems.
Every department and individual in an organisation has specialist
knowledge which is vital for company performance. A good
electronic business systems manager can gather and distribute
data more efficiently and influence strategic decision-making.
This subject gives you the business and technological skills to
make them a crucial part of a company’s management team.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Electronic Business Manager
Electronic Business Consultant
Business Analyst
Web Systems Project Manager
Systems Developer
Project Manager
Electronic Commercewww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/becom
Electronic Commerce is about using the internet for business
– large and small.
You’ll get hands-on exposure to the use of website development
tools, databases and communications technologies, and
learn management skills in finance, accounting, marketing,
communications and supply chain management.
Graduates have an excellent balance of technical and
management skills and are in strong demand for careers in
the business and technical sides of developing and integrating
web-based systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Electronic Commerce
Career Opportunities
E-commerce Entrepreneur
Electronic Commerce Consultant
Website Developer
Internet Security Analyst
Implementation Consultant
Web Systems Programmer
E-commerce Marketing Manager
Electronic Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
New Zealand’s electronics manufacturing industry is one of the
fastest growing and there’s a shortage of skilled people.
Electronic engineering is the design, development, manufacture
and application of electronic devices, circuits and systems.
Computers, mobile phones, pacemakers, radio, television,
industrial control and satellite communications systems are the
result of ideas generated by electrical engineers.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours
Career Opportunities
Consultant
Electronic Engineer
Manager
Mechatronic Engineer
Product Design Engineer
Programmer
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Electronicswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Electronics is the science and technology of the controlled flow
of electrons and other carriers of electric charge.
It covers a wide range of exciting modern developments from
mobile and computer communications to advances in medical
diagnosis and treatment.
Studying electronics will give you valuable skills in electronic
engineering and design, with the option to specialise in the most
progressive areas in electronics today such as optoelectronics
or mechatronics.
Optoelectronics deals with the conversion of electrical signals
to light or vice-versa. Solar cells, fibre optics and lasers are
integral components of everyday devices like compact disc
players, supermarket barcode scanners and long distance systems.
Mechatronics combines aspects of electronic and mechanical
engineering to produce printers, cars, aircraft, photocopiers, and
washing machines. These are fast-growing areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Engineering
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Design Engineer
Electronic Engineer
Electronic Technician
Information Systems Engineer
Mechatronic Designer
Programmer
Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Engineering brings together mathematics and science to create
something of value from our natural resources. Engineers turn
ideas into reality.
Our engineering programmes are designed to develop your
potential and prepare you for roles as business engineers who can
create, design and realise sophisticated engineering technologies.
Our papers combine high-end design skills with the ability to
develop, run and manage companies.
CHOOSE TO STUDY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
SPECIFIED PROGRAMMES, WITHIN THE BACHELOR
OF ENGINEERING:
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING – PAGE 40
Chemical and Biological Engineering is concerned with producing
and processing biochemicals and related materials, including the
design and operation of bioreactors and bioseparation processes.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING – PAGE 45
Electronic Engineering is concerned with the design, development,
manufacture and application of electronic devices, circuits
and systems.
MATERIALS AND PROCESS ENGINEERING
Materials and Process Engineering is an engineering discipline
concerned with understanding the characteristics of materials and
the processes used to convert materials into products. It includes
biotechnology, environmental technology, materials, process
engineering and innovation and technology management.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING – PAGE 56
Mechanical Engineering uses mechanics and energy principles to
design, research, develop and manufacture tools, engines, motors
and other devices.
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – PAGE 61
Software Engineering is the scientific, disciplined and quantifiable
approach to developing, operating and maintaining complex
software systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Engineering
Career Opportunities
Biochemical Engineer
Electronic Engineer
Materials Scientist
Mechatronic Designer
Product Design Engineer
Software Engineer
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Englishwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/engl
English is about language, history and culture.
At Waikato, papers are drawn from literatures written in English
since medieval times, and from all major English-speaking cultures.
You will study papers about journey, the Arts, media, identity and
belonging. English is a major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA).
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
Career Opportunities
Creative Writer
Editor
Freelance Writer
Journalist
Public Relations or Marketing Executive
Entrepreneurship and Innovationwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/
Entrepreneurship and Innovation will teach you to identify unique
qualities of successful entrepreneurial business strategies and to
implement those strategies in the creation of new business.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation will give you the skills to take
on an entrepreneurial role, look at opportunities and extract
value from untapped areas. You’ll also learn business skills that
cover planning and development, getting a product to market,
and keeping it there.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Business Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Innovator
Venture Capitalist Consultant
Environmental Planningwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/envp
Do you want to make a difference to the world we live in?
Environmental Planning is based on the recognition that
environmental problems and solutions involve social, economic
and cultural dimensions as well as the natural and physical
environments. The Environmental Planning programme is strongly
interdisciplinary and students are encouraged to see the links
between human behaviour and environmental consequences
through papers which combine social sciences and the
natural sciences.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Environmental Planning
» Bachelor of Science
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Environmental Planning
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Environmental Planner
Policy Analyst
Private Consultant
Researcher
Teacher
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Environmental Scienceswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
If we are to achieve environmental sustainability, we need to
understand how the environment works and ensure we leave the
world in a healthy functioning state for future generations.
Environmental Science is the interdisciplinary and systematic
study of our environment as well as our role in its management.
Environmental scientists are directly involved in solving our
environmental problems.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS ARE OFFERED:
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY
This focuses on the understanding and manipulation of microbial
pathways that influence the natural environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL MODELLING
This focuses on the quantitative skills necessary to write
and operate computer models necessary to predict future
environmental change, to investigate human impacts on natural
ecosystems, and how to manage and mitigate those impacts.
LAND AND FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTS
If you are interested in the management of land and water
resources and the approaches to mitigate adverse impacts,
you can study this specialisation. Specific areas include soil
management, water quality and nutrient dynamics.
MARINE SCIENCES
This specialisation provides an integrated approach to biological
and physical processes in the marine environment, with particular
reference to coastal waters and estuaries. The sustainable
exploitation of marine environments depends on understanding
how marine organisms function, and the processes affecting
their distribution and abundance.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Environmental Technician
Lakes Safety Technician
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Technician
Aquatic Scientist
Ethicswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/ethics
The study of Ethics provides an excellent grounding in evaluative
theory and reasoning.
You will gain the tools and capabilities you need to become
inspirational leaders in their communities and working lives.
Ethics at Waikato is an interdisciplinary major with a philosophical
core. It includes the study of fundamental moral concepts and the
nature of morality as well as the application of evaluative thinking
in diverse subject areas such as politics, law, management, Māori
and Pacific Studies, religion, art, the media and the environment.
With a theoretical core, but an applied emphasis. Ethics provides
a pathway into government and private sector employment where
sensitivity to ethical issues is a significant requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts
» Bachelor of Social Sciences
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Business Consultant
Environmental Consultant
Policy Analyst
Health Policy Adviser
Public Relations Practitioner
Human Resource Manager
Computer Systems Administrator
Teacher
Financewww.mngt.awaikato.ac.nz/mfin
Interested in a great career that centres on money?
Compound your opportunities with Finance.
If you study Finance you’ll understand money, banking,
investments and credit. You’ll gain the skills to examine
corporate finance, portfolios and markets, small business finance,
financial modelling and personal financial planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Business Analysis – Financial/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies – Finance
» Master of Management Studies – Applied Economics and Finance
Career Opportunities
Investment Financial Adviser
Corporate Financier
Sharebroker
Commercial and Investment Banker
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Geographywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/geog
Geography is about relationships between people and the
environment and between people and other people.
Geography at Waikato is distinctive in its focus on human
geography. We offer papers in environmental planning, tourism,
and geographic information systems as well as in social and
cultural geography. A number of the papers have particular
emphasis on Māori and feminist perspectives and the social,
economic and political processes that produce them.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS OFFERED:
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
This paper explores data collection and analysis within the context
of computer based Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
This paper is in the Technology and Geography and REP streams,
and is offered at graduate level.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Bachelor of Tourism
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Cartographer
Consultant
Environmental Manager
Immigration Policy Analyst
Researcher
Urban or Regional Planner
Health Development and Policywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/hdup
Health Development and Policy gives students skills to
undertake social research in health, information analysis for
health policy and be prepared for further doctoral research work.
You will learn to demonstrate an ability to organise a range
of social and demographic data to understand health issues
and conduct health research using social science methodologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Health Promotion Adviser
Health Services Manager
Policy Analyst/Researcher
Social or Community Worker
Historywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/hist
History at university level is the study of both the past and
the basic issues of historical knowledge.
Do the questions we bring to the study of the past determine
the kinds of stories we tell about the past? How does language
influence, and even limit, what we can know and say about
the past?
These questions are sharply debated by historians as the discipline
undergoes an exciting phase of redefinition and reconsideration.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Archivist
Documentary Researcher
Journalist
Museum or Gallery Curator
Political Speech-writer
Historian
Tour Guide
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Hospitality Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/tourism
Learn to integrate and manage hospitality operations to make
lasting impressions.
Hospitality Management is about the management of businesses
that supply food, drink, accommodation and entertainment.
This industry needs operators who can plan, control, make
strategic decisions and know the legal requirements.
QUALIFICATION
» Bachelor of Tourism
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
Career Opportunities
Front Office or Hotel Manager
Restaurant and Bar Manager
Travel and Accommodation Facilitator
Catering Services Manager
Tourism Operator
Human Developmentwww.soe.waikato.ac.nz
Human Development is the study of individuals and groups
across the human lifespan.
In this programme you can study childhood, adolescence,
adulthood and ageing. The theories and ideas behind Human
Development are an important background for those wishing to go
into professions such as social work, nursing and teaching. It is also
a subject that informs social policy in New Zealand. More research
in the context of family and lifespan development is needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Community Development
Counselling
Policy Development
Social Work
Industrial Relations/Human Resource Managementwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/indr www.management.ac.nz/shrm
Excellent people skills are essential for good management.
Students can focus on Human Resource Management, starting
with a combination of management and people-related papers
in their first year before going on to specialised study in
Industrial Relations or Human Resource Management. Both these
specialisations include papers in Labour Studies, Sociology, and
Management in their first year.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATIONS ARE OFFERED:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HR managers have a strategic role in an organisation because
they deal with recruitment, salaries, training programmes and
staff performance.
By studying Human Resource Management, you’ll acquire people
management skills that will help you to better understand your
workmates and employees, and better manage your future staff.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
This interdisciplinary subject is designed to prepare students
for career opportunities in the broad, ever-changing field of
employment relations, human resource management, workplace
change, and education and training.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences (IR&HRM)
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours (HRM)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate (HRM)
» Postgraduate Diploma (HRM)
» Master of Management Studies (HRM)
Career Opportunities
Human Resource Manager or
Adviser or Officer
Payroll Manager or Administrator
Industrial Relations
Mediator or Facilitator
Employment Court Official
Human Capital
Development Strategist
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International Languages and Culture / International Management
International Languages and Culturewww.waikato.ac.nz/go/intl
International Languages and Culture enables students to develop
in depth knowledge and expertise in an international language
(one of Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish).
The core programme of language acquisition is complemented
with the study of culture, language and literature in the chosen
language, using a variety of materials and media. At an advanced
level, students may focus on text and translation or choose
to develop individualised projects through the use of directed
research projects undertaken in the target language.
THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGES ARE OFFERED WITHIN
THE PROGRAMME:
CHINESE
Chinese at Waikato involves the study of Modern Standard Chinese
(Mandarin) and the history, culture and society of imperial and
present day China. Over the past two decades China has achieved
the highest economic growth rate in the world. New Zealand has
substantial links with countries of Chinese-speaking Asia.
FRENCH
French language and culture has a worldwide influence.
New Caledonia and French Polynesia are near neighbours and
trading partners of New Zealand, while further afield, nearly
50 territories have French as an official language. French will
give you access to many professional journals and contacts in
everything from agriculture to physics.
GERMAN
German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union.
You will gain a high proficiency in German, an understanding
of German civilisation, literature, and contemporary German
and European issues.
JAPANESE
Studying Japanese provides a valuable basis for an international
career in Asian trade. With a 2000 year old civilization, Japan
and has long been known for its capacity for technological
development and is becoming increasingly influential in
international politics and the arts.
SPANISH
Spanish is the most widely spoken language of the Americas.
At Waikato, you will receive instruction in language, literature,
and composition including structural and grammatical components.
Vocabulary and writing skills are honed through the study of
literature and culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts (International Languages and Culture)
» Bachelor of Arts with Honours
(Chinese, French, German, Japanese)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate (Chinese, French, German, Japanese)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Chinese, French, German, Japanese)
» Master of Arts (Chinese, French, German, Japanese)
Languages are also available as a specialisation within the BA, BBA, BCS,
BECom, BMS, BSc, BSc(Tech), BSocSc and BTour.
Career Opportunities
Diplomat
Hospitality Operator
International Lawyer
Tour Guide
Translator or Interpreter
Travel Agent
International Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/int
See the global picture.
International management teaches you how to analyse
international business environments and develop effective
strategies for entering and servicing international markets.
Alongside management papers, you can choose to learn or
continue to learn a foreign language. These skills prepare you
for a range of careers in the commercial sector.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
The Bachelor of Management Studies – International Management major also provides you with the opportunity to choose a language specialisation from Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, or Te Reo Māori.
Career Opportunities
International Trade Policy Adviser
Business Development Adviser
Management Positions, MNEs, SMEs
International Marketing Analyst
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International Relations and Security Studies
Labour Studies / Law / Linguistics
International Relations and Security Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/irss
International Relations and Security Studies (IRSS) offers
students the opportunity of advanced study in security and
strategic matters, or in issues of trade and globalisation.
International Relations and Security Studies is available
as a specialisation at the undergraduate level and a major
at Postgraduate Diploma and Masters levels. The contents
of the courses aim to provide insight into the workings of
international institutions and the behaviours and aspirations
of international power brokers.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
Career Opportunities
Foreign Policy or Officer
Government
Diplomat
Trade Worker
Labour Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/lbst
Labour Studies looks at the world of work, employment and
industrial relations.
This programme informs you as to how work shapes people’s
lives and looks at the social, economic and political foundations
of work and includes changes in the way work is organised
and current employment legislation.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Equal Employment Practitioner
Employment Relations Advocate
Policy Analyst
Union Organiser or Researcher
Lawwww.waikato.ac.nz/law
Many everyday actions are influenced by legal systems.
Law provides a structure that helps society to operate.
Studying Law will teach you to think rationally and to express
yourself clearly and gain a better understanding of human
behaviour. A Law degree will open up career opportunities such
as private practice in law firms, environmental consultancy and
public policy. Te Piringa - Faculty of Law provides an excellent
contemporary legal education focusing on integrating professional
skills while studying law in its social context.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Diploma of Law
» Bachelor of Laws/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma (in Law or New Zealand Legal Studies)
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Laws
» Master of Laws in Māori / Pacific and Indigenous Peoples’ Law
Career Opportunities
Barrister
Business Consultant
In-house Legal Adviser
Solicitor
Linguisticswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/ling
Linguistics is the scientific study of language and provides
insight into the way languages work, and enhances your
understanding of your own language and of those you
are studying.
It includes a variety of subject areas from Te Reo Māori, French,
German, English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Philosophy,
Education, Sociology, Social Anthropology, Psychology, Artificial
Intelligence, and Communication Studies.
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Management and Sustainability
Management Communication / Management Systems
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts
» Bachelor of Social Sciences
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Diploma (Second Language Teaching)
» Master of Arts (Applied)
Career Opportunities
Education Researcher
Language Policy and Planning Adviser
Language School Manager
Linguist
Second Language Teacher
Journalist
Management and Sustainabilitywww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/
Management and Sustainability focuses on issues of
environmental management, corporate social responsibility
and the activities of firms, government organisations and non-
government organisations.
You’ll gain knowledge necessary for management at the interface
between organisations, the environment and society.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Natural Resource Manager
Environmental Policy Analyst
Corporate Environmental Manager
Government Environmental Manager
Management Communicationwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/mcom
In management, communication underpins everything.
Research shows good communication skills are a predictor
of career success. We offer two streams: one that focuses on
writing and speaking skills; and the other on interaction skills
including interpersonal, inter-cultural, team-building and
strategic communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Communication Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Political or Community Leader
Communication Consultant
Professional Negotiator
Management Trainer
Professional Fundraiser
Professional Freelance Writer
Management Systemswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz
Organisations need to think of themselves as a system.
Organisations once arranged themselves as a series of ‘silos’,
a collection of independent activities with little cohesion, such
as marketing, finance, accounting, and distribution. That doesn’t
work anymore.
Management Systems is about creating and maintaining
operational excellence through strong information channels.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Business Analyst
Supply Chain Manager
Operations Manager
Electronic Commerce Consultant
Information Technology Consultant
Systems Developer
Project Manager
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Māoriwww.waikato.ac.nz/smpd
Māori culture and society make a rich and vibrant contribution
to New Zealand’s distinctive character and culture.
It is impossible to truly understand New Zealand without
understanding the influence of tangata whenua (people of
the land) in every area of New Zealand life.
Māori studies is a broad subject that covers language, tikanga
(culture), performing arts and economic, environmental, cultural
and social developments as they pertain to Māori and other
indigenous peoples.
MĀORI AND PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT
You are provided with a critical understanding of the field
of development activities that lead to the enhancement
of a particular community’s well-being.
MĀORI LANGUAGE / TE REO MĀORI
This offers you the opportunity to study Māori language
to a high level of competency.
The following specialisations are offered:
TE TOHU PAETAHI
Te Tohu Paetahi is a programme taught through the medium
of Te Reo Māori.
MĀORI CULTURAL STUDIES / TIKANGA MĀORI
This offers you the opportunity to study Māori cultural studies
to a high level of competency, and gives insight into the Māori
world view.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
(Māori & Pacific Development) (Tikanga Māori)
» Graduate Certificate (Māori & Pacific Development)
» Graduate Diploma (Māori & Pacific Development)
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Māori and Pacific Development
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Broadcasting and Journalism
Government Policy Analyst
International Development Practitioner
Iwi and Pacific Development
Māori Creative and Performing Arts
Research Consultant
Māori Media and Communicationhttp://papers.waikato.ac.nz/subjects/MMAC
Māori Media and Communication is about gaining an
understanding of the historical, political, cultural and social
contexts in which media and communication practices develop
and operate.
It provides you with the opportunity to gain in-depth
understanding of traditional and contemporary forms of
Māori communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
Career Opportunities
Journalist
Scriptwriter
Radio announcer
Television presenter
Public Relations Manager
Creative Arts spokesperson
Communications Officer
Trust Manager
Marketingwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/mktg
Marketing is all around us – in the television adverts we watch,
on the websites we access, in the stores where we shop, in the
brands we buy and the products we choose.
This subject introduces students to the many dimensions of
marketing. You’ll investigate product and service development
and management, pricing, market research, advertising, sales
promotion, distribution and other related areas.
Studying Marketing at Waikato Management School will give
you the skills to develop innovative brands, find out what drives
customer behaviour and to design effective promotions
and advertising.
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Materials and Processing / Mathematics
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Communication Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Marketing Manager
Advertising Account Executive
Sales Representative
Entrepreneur
Materials and Processingwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Materials and Processing is concerned with converting raw and
commodity materials into valuable products for manufacturers
or the end consumer.
To develop products with significant value in world markets,
we need to understand the properties of materials as diverse as
food, wood, metals, plastics and fuel. Process engineering involves
knowing how to prepare feed materials, make reactions occur,
separate and purify products, control wastes, minimise energy
usage and add value to raw materials to produce something useful.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours (Materials and Process Engineering)
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours (Technology) (Materials and Processing)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Engineering
» Master of Science (Technology) (Materials and Processing)
Career Opportunities
Composite Engineer
Materials Scientist
Process Engineer
Product Developer
Mathematicswww.math.waikato.ac.nz
A knowledge of mathematics is important in areas such
as biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences,
cryptography, economics, engineering, finance, modelling
(including environmental modelling), operations research,
physics, and statistics.
We provide papers not just for Mathematics major, but for all
who need mathematical skills in their chosen area of study.
You may choose to do Economics or Finance as a specialisation
in conjunction with their Mathematics major.
A number of flexible double major options are also available, for
example in Mathematics and Computer Science, or Mathematics
and Statistics.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Actuarial Trainee
Data Analyst
Financial Analyst
IT or Computing Analyst
Mathematical Modeller
Secondary School Teacher
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Mechanical Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Mechanical Engineering prepares graduates for employment in
industry and a wide range of other careers such as automotives,
manufacturing, air-conditioning and refrigeration and robotics.
Papers in Mechanical Engineering, Science and Mathematics
give graduates a good balance between intellectual rigour
and engineering practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours
Career Opportunities
Aeronautical or Automation Engineer
Equipment Prototype Engineer
Mechanical or Optomechanical Engineer
Process Engineer
Project Manager
Musicwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/musi
We teach Western classical music from baroque to
contemporary, through performance, composition and
musical scholarship and offer a number of papers based
around sonic art and new technology.
Our staff are highly qualified and are at the forefront in their fields,
benchmarked to top international levels. All are professionally
active in their fields as composers, performers and musicologists.
Our electroacoustic stream encourages you to use the latest in
computer music technology.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Music/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Music
» Doctor of Musical Art
Career Opportunities
Performer
Composer
Broadcaster
Recording Artist
Teacher
Advertiser
Publisher
Film Music Producer or Composer
Retailer
Arts Co-ordinator
Philosophywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/phil
Philosophy is about solving problems that confront us as we
try to understand the world and includes ethical, scientific and
logical problems.
The study of Philosophy provides excellent intellectual
training, dealing with abstract questions, which assists us to
think and write clearly, to argue vigorously and question deeply
held assumptions.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Business Consultant
Editor
Environmental Consultant
Health Policy Adviser
Policy Analyst
Public Relations Practitioner
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Physics / Political Science
Physicswww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Physics aims to understand the entire physical world.
Physics is the foundation of other scientific disciplines. It is also the
natural basis of all the technology disciplines such as electronics,
engineering and computer science pioneered by physicists.
Physicists are versed in mathematics, computer programming
and the design of complex instruments.
They are able to easily cross boundaries into other disciplines
and there are biophysicists, geophysicists, astrophysicists
and neurophysicists.
Physics papers are organised into theoretical, experimental and
electronics. Electronic engineering includes the theory, design and
construction of electronic devices, instruments and systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science (Technology)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Engineering
» Master of Science
» Master of Science (Technology)
Career Opportunities
Applications Engineer
Avionics Engineer
Electronics Engineer
Medical Physicist
Meteorologist
Satellite Information Processor
Political Sciencewww.waikato.ac.nz/go/pols
In Political Science we study all aspects of political life worldwide.
Why does democracy survive in some countries and not in others?
Why do voters vote the way they do? Can we have both freedom
and equality – or must we choose between them?
Political Science comprises four main areas of study. Comparative
Politics examines and compares the political institutions
and societies of particular countries. International Relations
focuses on the relations between states, their foreign policies,
and international organisations like the UN and NATO. Political
Theory examines theories about politics and society. Public
Policy explores and evaluates the processes by which national,
regional and local institutions of the state formulate and
implement policies.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS OFFERED:
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SECURITY STUDIES – PAGE 52
This specialisation enables you to develop a particular knowledge
of international relations and security theory, and relevant
contemporary events.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Advocate
Central and Local Government Officer
Foreign Affairs and Trade Worker
Māori Development Policy Adviser
Media Analyst
Policy Analyst
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Population Studies / Psychology / Public Policy
Population Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/pops
Waikato’s Population Studies programme has a social policy
focus, which includes studying population trends, family
structures, fertility and family formation, labour force
and employment.
In Population Studies, you will study a range of subjects including
social sciences, economics and geography. There is a large research
component and individual researchers study populations in India,
Africa, Europe and the South Pacific. Themes include mortality,
social policy, fertility, migration, families and households, labour
force and income.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS AVAILABLE:
DEMOGRAPHY – PAGE 42
This is a subject offered at graduate and postgraduate levels
if you wish to further develop your interests and expertise
in population studies, demography and policy issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
(Population Studies) (Demography)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate (Demography)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Demography)
» Master of Social Sciences (Demography)
Career Opportunities
Demographer
Government and Local Body
Administrator
Health Sector Analyst
Merchant Banker
Policy Analyst
Social Sciences Researcher
Psychologywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/psyc
Psychology is a diverse discipline embracing all aspects
of human experience.
Psychology examines the way behaviour is learned and can be
changed. As a social science, it focuses on individuals within the
context of families, organisations and other groups, communities,
cultures and societies. It also studies the senses (hearing, vision,
touch) and how the brain and physiological systems relate to
behaviour and perception, attention, memory, thinking and
language understanding. The study of development, personality,
learning and motivation are also part of Psychology at Waikato,
as is animal behaviour and welfare.
Major areas of study in Psychology at Waikato include:
» Animal Behaviour
» Applied Cognitive Psychology
» Behaviour Analysis
» Clinical Psychology
» Community, Kaupapa Māori and Applied Social Psychology
» Health and Mental Health Services
» Psychology and Management specialisation
» Organisational Psychology
THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION IS AVAILABLE:
PSYCHOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
This is an undergraduate specialised programme linking
a Psychology major with key papers within the Waikato
Management School. It will prepare you to apply psychology
in business as well as in not-for-profit organisational settings.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Psychology
» Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology (Clinical)
» Master of Applied Psychology
» Master of Arts
» Master of Science
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Case Manager
Community Programme Co-ordinator
Criminal Justice Psychologist
Behaviour Analyst
Private Practitioner
Research Scientist
Youth Worker
Public Policywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/pubp
Public Policy looks at how national, regional and local
governments initiate, develop and implement policies, while
exploring the effects these policies have on the economy and
public sector.
Government decisions affect the price of housing, clothes, food,
transport and water. Public Policy helps you to understand and
interpret current affairs, deal with or work in government. Papers
include Political Science, Economics and Social Policy. You will
often take other papers in Sociology, Law and Economics.
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Public Relations / Screen and Media Studies
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Environmental Education Officer
Foreign Policy Adviser
District Health Board Adviser
Probation Officer
Māori Development or Iwi Adviser
Policy Analyst and Planner
Strategic Policy Adviser
Public Relationswww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/mcom
Public relations involves two-way communication between an
organisation and the groups and individuals it deals with.
Within public relations a range of strategic communications are
practised – crisis and issues management, event management,
sponsorship and fundraising, employee relations, government
relations and public affairs. Professionals work with the media,
act as the communication intersection between organisations
and their publics and provide communication support.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Communication Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Public Relations Consultant
Internal Communication Manager
Media Adviser
Public Affairs Manager
Event Manager
Professional Fundraiser
Screen and Media Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/smst
Screen and Media Studies integrates hands-on creative work and
the intellectual challenge of critical thinking.
At Waikato, you will learn the skills and develop the
understanding necessary in today’s rapidly-evolving media
environments. Education in critical thinking is combined with
instruction in how the media are made, focusing on the relations
between the local and the global, and the origins and futures
of the traditional and new media.
Our research and the teaching staff’s research interests include
New Zealand in the global media economy, media education
and democracy, media regulation and ethics, national cinemas,
news, media and religion, digital gaming, animation studies,
creative industries, practice-based research, filmmaking and
digital storytelling.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
Career Opportunities
Journalist
Marketing Practitioner
Public Relations Consultant
Scriptwriter
Teacher
Film or Television Producer
Digital Media Production
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Social Enterprisewww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/
Social enterprises are businesses conducted in the public interest.
Social entrepreneurs develop services for a social purpose
delivering social, cultural, financial and environmental benefits.
They have concern for the well-being of individuals and the
communities they seek to serve.
You will study the relationships between business, government
and community, alongside topics traditionally associated with
Not-for-profit/NGO and community sector studies.
Some postgraduate papers are offered online to students across
New Zealand and overseas.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Manager for Community
Based Organisations
Manager for Charitable Trusts
Manager for Fundraising Organisations
Social Policywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/socp
Social Policy examines the policies and practices of government
and non-governmental agencies and the impact of these
on communities.
You will develop a critical understanding of the way planning
and policy-making impacts on every person regardless of age,
ethnicity or gender.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Advocate
Case Manager
Community Worker
Policy Analyst
Researcher
Social Workwww.waikato.ac.nz/go/socw
Social Work is a valuable and necessary profession in our society,
particularly as society grows ever more complex.
Social Workers enable people to function within society with as
much ease as possible. They work to promote self-determination
and autonomy and to help people develop to the very best of
their intellectual, physical and emotional potential.
Social Work is taught in conjunction with the Bay of Plenty
Polytechnic. The Social Work programme is only available
at the University of Waikato at Tauranga (100km from Hamilton).
QUALIFICATION
» Bachelor of Social Work
Career Opportunities
Case Manager
Community Worker
Policy Analyst
Researcher
Social Worker
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Sociology / Software Engineering / Sport and Leisure Studies
Sociologywww.waikato.ac.nz/go/socy
Sociology is the study of society: how people organise and
participate in groups and larger social structures and how
societies function and change.
Sociologists ask questions about society that challenge what is
normally taken for granted.
You will discuss issues by focusing on particular themes such
as health, the family, popular culture, information, literacy skills,
work and social change.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Heritage Presenter
Media or Social Commentator
Social Analyst/Researcher
Youth or Social Service Worker
Software Engineeringwww.sci.waikato.ac.nz
Software engineering is the scientific approach to developing,
operating and maintaining complex software systems.
You will study the process and formal methods for software
engineering, and human-computer interaction. We test software
systems, and place strong emphasis on the interface between
critical, complex systems and the people who use them or are
affected by them.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Engineering/with Honours
Career Opportunities
Product Development Engineer
Programmer
Software Consultant
Software Developer
Systems Analyst
Sport and Leisure Studieswww.soe.waikato.ac.nz
How we define sport and leisure is constantly changing as society’s
expectations change.
While studying Sport and Leisure you will look at the way
political, cultural, social and economic factors influence their
meaning and nature. You have the chance to get inside sport
and leisure organisations to examine their role in society and
find out what makes them function. You also have the option of
advancing your own practical skills by taking papers in subjects
as diverse as adventure, dance and leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Sport and Leisure Studies
Career Opportunities
Community Sports Co-ordinator
Events Manager
Health Promoter
Personal Trainer
Outdoor Recreation Co-ordinator
Sport Fitness Co-ordinator
Physical Education or Health Teacher
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Statistics / Strategic Management
Statisticswww.stats.waikato.ac.nz
Statistics is the science of collecting data and extracting
information from it.
Statistical analysis is used to make informed decisions in
human endeavour. An understanding of statistics is essential
to critical thinking.
People working in medicine, agriculture, manufacturing and
government planning all rely on statistical data to make informed
decisions and correct judgements. You may major in Statistics
or can take Statistics papers to strengthen other qualifications.
You may choose to do a specialisation in Economics
in conjunction with their Statistics major.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Science/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Science
Note: Students studying international AS or A levels should achieve
at least a C pass in Mathematics.
Career Opportunities
Biometrics
Government Statistics
Industrial Statistics
Insurance and Finance
Market Research
Medical Statistics
Strategic Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/shrm
Strategic Management is about setting the future for business
by ‘seeing the big picture’, finding opportunities and developing
sound plans to drive growth.
As a strategic management student, you’ll learn about
entrepreneurship and innovation and develop analytical
and thinking skills as you study resources, industry trends,
competitors and complementors. This subject considers the
“total enterprise” to ensure all resources in an organisation
are coordinated and managed effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Business or Strategic Analyst/Manager
Management Consultant
Industry Analyst
Business Consultant
New Venture Consultant
Business Development Manager
Entrepreneur
General Manager
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Supply Chain Management / Teaching / Theatre Studies
Supply Chain Managementwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/education/subjects/
Companies move forward by using supply chain management to
make their operations more efficient, profitable and sustainable.
You will learn about integrating a company’s internal
departments and about going outside the company boundaries
to create a smooth chain from raw-goods suppliers through
production and distribution to retailers and customers.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Electronic Commerce
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
Career Opportunities
Logistics Architect
Systems Developer
Operations Manager
Purchasing Agent
B2B Electronic Commerce Co-ordinator
Teachingwww.soe.waikato.ac.nz
Our programmes in early childhood, primary and secondary
teaching are professionally recognised qualifications.
You will learn about the New Zealand curriculum and develop
your teaching skills through practical experiences working with
children or youth. We offer one, three or four year teaching
programmes at our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses or online.
Graduates gain communication and management skills useful for
a variety of careers.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Teaching/with Honours
» Bachelor of Teaching Conjoint Programme
» Graduate Diploma of Teaching
Please refer to Faculty of Education pages 75-95 for postgraduate
qualifications for teachers.
Career Opportunities
Educational and Teaching Roles
Instructional Roles in
Government Services
Staff Training Roles in Business
Theatre Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/thst
The live encounter at the centre of a performance makes theatre
unique. It is this uniqueness which shapes the nature of Theatre
Studies at the University of Waikato.
Using a theory-through-practice approach to teaching and
learning, there is a focused study of performance and an
analytical approach to the theories which have informed
practice over the centuries. The practical tutorials, seminars and
rehearsals take place in the theatre laboratory space, The New
Place Theatre/Te Tapere Hou, and/or The Playhouse Theatre
at the purpose-built Academy of Performing Arts.
Staff are highly qualified with extensive professional and
artistic practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
Career Opportunities
Actor
Arts Administrator
Director
Stage Manager
Teacher
Theatre Technician
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Tourismwww.mngt.waikato.ac.nz/tourism
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Tourism is the world’s largest industry.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Tourism Development provides a multidisciplinary approach
to the issues created by tourism. This programme has an
ethical co-operative planning approach to tourism planning,
management, business and research.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
The study of tourism involves predicting the future – working
out what people will want from their leisure and travel pursuits.
You will study the structure of tourism organisations, aspects of
hospitality and leisure and the environmental and economic
impacts of tourism operations.
TOURISM STUDIES
Tourism Studies focuses closely on understanding tourism
as a social practice and on the demands of tourism planning
for sustainable outcomes. It provides skills in social and
environmental analysis leading to an understanding of the range
of impacts of tourism on natural environments and communities.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Management Studies/with Honours
» Bachelor of Social Sciences
» Bachelor of Tourism/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Management Studies
Career Opportunities
Tourism Operations Manager
Hotel and Resort Manager
Regional or National Tourism Planner
Events Planner
Tourism Consultant
Women’s and Gender Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/wgst
Women’s and Gender Studies looks at women’s lives, their status
in society and dilemmas and contradictions in gender relations.
This programme is stimulating, thought-provoking and relevant.
Papers address issues such as media representations of women
and men, fashion, health issues such as eating disorders, the
gender pay gap, sexuality, violence against women, and gender
and development.
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Social Sciences/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Social Sciences
Career Opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
Gender Consultant
Human Rights Advocate
Human Resource Manager
Policy Analyst
Writing Studieswww.waikato.ac.nz/go/writ
A major in Writing Studies will help you to achieve your personal and
career goals by enabling you to identify who you are writing for, and
how to choose the best language and structures for your purpose.
It will equip you with the research skills you will need to write
convincingly and it will help you develop the reading and
analytical skills which are essential for effective writing.
In addition to the compulsory papers required for the Writing Studies
major, students can choose from one of the following strands:
» Creative writing
» Writing for media and the profession
» Academic skills-based writing
» Academic written English for non-native speakers
QUALIFICATIONS
» Bachelor of Arts/with Honours
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
» Master of Arts
Career Opportunities
Business Communication Journalism
Copy Writing for Advertising
Creative Writing
Journalism
Literary Fiction and Non-Friction
Public Relations
Report and Speech Writing
Teaching
Writing for Digital and Broadcast Media
Writing for Stage and Screen
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Supporting SubjectsThe following subjects are offered as supporting subjects only.
Supporting subjects are subjects that complement your major
subject. They are studied in some depth but not in as much
depth as the major.
AMERICAN STUDIES
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/amst
The American continent, from Canada to Chile, includes the
world’s most powerful nation and a variety of different cultures.
Papers in American Studies include culture, history, literature
and politics of the countries that make up the Americas.
CHINESE
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/chin
China has a civilisation that spans 4,000 years, the longest
unbroken civilisation in the world. An understanding of this
emerging modern power and its language is an invaluable tool,
whether you are studying Chinese language and culture out of
interest or for career reasons.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/linguistics/esl
Many international students take ESLA papers to build their
academic English language skills. ESLA papers will provide you
with instruction and practice in advanced academic language
and communication skills (written, oral and aural). All papers
are supported by the University’s online learning management
system Moodle.
Waikato offers six papers in English as a Second Language at
100, 200 and 300 levels. These can be taken individually, or as
a supporting subject within the BA, BSocSc and most other
undergraduate degrees. Waikato is in a unique position with
this programme as we are the only university in New Zealand
which offers ESLA as a supporting subject for degree purposes!
100 LEVEL PAPERS
ESLA101 Academic Writing and Research
ESLA102 Academic Oral Presentation
200 LEVEL PAPERS
ESLA200 Academic Written Discourse
ESLA201 Academic Aural Strategies
ESLA202 Academic Oral Discourse
300 LEVEL PAPERS
ESLA300 Academic Research Writing: An Introduction
ESLA301 Academic Text: Understanding Meaning
ESLA302 English as an International Language
FRENCH
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/fren
French is one of the world’s most important languages, being
widely used in trade and diplomacy. France’s role in European
history and civilisation means that French culture has a
worldwide influence. If your future lies in the sciences, French
will give you access to a huge number of professional journals
and contacts in everything from agriculture to physics.
Whatever your career plans, French will help you communicate,
make friends and share ideas. It will also open up new worlds
through culture, literature, film and travel.
GERMAN
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/germ
German is the most widely spoken language in the European
Union, making it essential for effortless communication and
the sharing of academic knowledge.
JAPANESE
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/japa
Japan’s civilisation has long been known for its capacity for
technological development, but it is now also increasingly
influential in international politics and the arts. Studying Japan’s
fascinating culture and language provides a stimulating insight
into an important Asian country and a valuable basis for an
international career.
NEW ZEALAND STUDIES / AKORANGA AOTEAROA
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/nzst
This is an interdisciplinary programme of study which draws
together papers about New Zealand history, culture and identity.
PACIFIC STUDIES
www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/societies-cultures/pacific-stds
Pacific Studies is an interdisciplinary programme which enables
you to study topics relating to contemporary communities in
the Pacific Islands and New Zealand. Topics include political life,
social and economic behaviour, the impact of colonisation, foreign
aid, tourism and migration as well as ecological issues. Subjects
contributing to Pacific Studies include Anthropology, Geography,
History, Linguistics and Māori and Pacific Development.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/subjects/phil-rels/religious-stds
Religious Studies examines the religious dimension of human
existence. It also facilitates a broader understanding of human
history and life.
SPANISH
www.waikato.ac.nz/go/span
Spanish is the second most widely used language, with 500 million
speakers world-wide. It is the language of commerce, banking, and
diplomacy in most of Latin America and Spain, and is used in the
United States by over forty million people. The Spanish language
is of great importance to trade links between New Zealand, Latin
America and Spain.
TREATY OF WAITANGI STUDIES / AKORANGA TE TIRITI
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www.waikato.ac.nz/study/subjects/ttwa.shtml
The Treaty of Waitangi is New Zealand’s founding document –
seize the opportunity to learn, understand and make your own
judgement on what the Treaty of Waitangi is all about. Treaty of
Waitangi Studies cannot be taken as a major but can be taken
as a supporting subject within most degrees.
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Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences 72
Faculty of Education 75
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law 80
School of Māori & Pacific Development 83
Faculty of Science & Engineering 86
Waikato Management School 89
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Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
3 year degree – 360 points
In the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree you will study subjects which
deal with the history and the creative activities of humankind.
You will learn about human nature and the human mind as they
are revealed by the arts, the languages, the politics, and the
cultures of the past and the present.
The ability to communicate with each other is probably the
most powerful tool we have as human beings, and the ability
to communicate effectively is something that is vital to
success, whatever career or life path you choose. Because of
the communication skills developed through studying the Arts,
graduates of Arts degrees are valued as essential contributors
to the workplace.
Majors in the BA
Anthropology
Education Studies
English
Ethics
Geography
History
International Languages
and Culture
Linguistics
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Screen and Media Studies
Theatre Studies
Writing Studies
Also available as supporting subjects for the BA
American Studies
English as a Second Language
Chinese
Creative Writing
French
German
Japanese
International Relations and
Security Studies
New Zealand Studies/Akoranga
Aotearoa
Pacific Studies
Religious Studies
Spanish
A language specialisation may be taken in one of the
following languages
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (BEP)
4 year degree – 480 points
The Bachelor of Environmental Planning is a four-year degree
where you will deepen and broaden your knowledge about the
natural work and human use of the natural environment.
The programme aims to give you the knowledge and skills
needed to ensure we all use our natural resources with
care and with as little harm as possible. You will learn the
latest knowledge and ideas about sustainable development
and an ethic of care for the environment. The Bachelor of
Environmental Planning involves papers from the subjects
of Biology, Economics, Political Science, Earth Science and
Geography, plus Environmental Ethics.
Major in the BEP
Environmental Planning
BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND
CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES (BMCT)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies is an innovative
degree focused on emerging forms of output in new media and
creative practices. The BMCT brings several disciplines together
in a degree that explores the impact of creative technologies in
arts and media, while subjecting those technologies and creative
forms to critical inquiry. Online audio and video, portable devices,
networking and an on-demand culture have begun to produce
The Arts and Social Sciences are comprised of subjects and disciplines that deal primarily with people,
and with humanity. The role of staff is to help you attain intellectual independence in the context of
their academic or professional community.
SINAMA TUPOU FA’ANUNU, BSocSc(Hons), MSocSc
Ministry of Finance and National Planning in Tonga
Sinama works in the Aid Management Division of the Ministry of
Finance in Tonga assisting with aid management and coordination.
“It is a very challenging job where it requires a lot of my time,
particularly when there is a mission fielded in Tonga, but it is also
very rewarding. I get to meet with very important people in the
Government and also consultants from donor countries when they
come on their missions to Tonga.”
Sinama believes that her Waikato University qualifications
have increased her confidence and skills base, and given her
opportunities that she could only have dreamed of before.
“Waikato University provides you with the best lecturers and also
an environment where you can feel at home, especially if you’re an
international student. It is a multi-cultural University with lots of
diversity, which you will appreciate and treasure when you finish
your time there.”
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a transformed creative environment. The degree provides
a distinctive undergraduate experience leading to graduates
who are not only skilled in a variety of contemporary mediated
creative practices but also possess a thorough conceptual and
critical understanding of their cultural impact.
Majors in the BMCT
Creative Practices
Creative Technologies
Design Media
Māori Media and Communication
Screen and Media Studies
Note: A specialisation in Creative Writing is also available for the BMCT.
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BMus)
3 year degree – 360 points
Music staff at the University of Waikato come from a variety
of backgrounds and each has different areas of expertise. The
Bachelor of Music is our specialist degree and most students who
are keen to take music as their major area of study enrol for the
Bachelor of Music. You choose between an Academic programme
or a Performance programme, depending on your interest. There
are specific requirements for all streams.
Streams
Popular Music
Composition
Digital Music
Māori Musical Instruments in Traditional and Contemporary Contexts
Māori Song and Dance in Traditional and Contemporary Contexts
Western Music History
Chamber Music
Performance
Performance Techniques
Western Music History
If you have (or expect to gain) New Zealand University Entrance
you are eligible to apply for the BMus. You must also meet one of
the following requirements:
» NCEA – 14 credits in Music at Level 3 (or Intl equivalent)
» NCEA – 20 credits in Music at Level 2 (or Intl equivalent)
» A grade 5 theory pass or better in the Australian Music
Education Board, Trinity College, or Royal College of Music
examinations, or
» A qualification considered equivalent.
For the Performance stream, a selection process applies and
you will be required to successfully complete an audition. Some
papers have specific entry requirements. If you do not have
the required background, you may be directed to take certain
papers in your first year of study. All other applications will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSocSc)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Social Sciences look at how people and society function
and change. The Bachelor of Social Sciences will equip you
with the skills required for the continuously changing world
of employment. If you want to work with and are enthusiastic
about people, policy, planning and/or research, then the BSocSc
is suitable for you.
Majors in the BSocSc
Anthropology
Economics
Education Studies
Environmental Planning
Ethics
Geography
History
Human Development
Industrial Relations and Human
Resource Management
Labour Studies
Linguistics
Māori and Pacific Development
Māori Cultural Studies /
Tikanga Māori
Philosophy
Political Science
Population Studies
Psychology
Public Policy
Social Policy
Sociology
Tourism Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
Also available as a supporting subject for the BSocSc
Chinese
English as a Second Language
French
International Relations and
Security Studies
German
Japanese
Pacific Studies
Psychology and Management
Religious Studies
Spanish
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (BSW)
4 year degree – 480 points
The Bachelor of Social Work is taught in partnership between the
University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic in Tauranga.
It is a caring response to helping people overcome, adjust or
change social circumstances and function within society with as
much ease as possible. Social and Community Workers work with
individuals, families, whānau, groups, schools and communities,
especially with disadvantaged members of society, for whom
they may provide advocacy and other skills and services. It is
also important that social workers carry out research and build
a foundation of knowledge to further work in the field.
» Please note: Specific entry requirements apply. For more
information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/go/socw
BACHELOR OF TOURISM (BTour)
3 year degree – 360 points
Tourism is the world’s most rapidly growing industry and is
important to the economies of New Zealand and other countries
within the Pacific region. The rapid growth of this international
industry has led to an increasing demand for graduates who have
a functional and critical understanding of tourism in its wider
social, cultural, economic and political contexts.
Majors in the BTour
Geography Tourism Development
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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (GradCert) AND
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (GradDip)
The Graduate Certificate (GradCert) and Graduate Diploma
(GradDip) are available to meet the needs of graduates who wish
to broaden and deepen their knowledge in a selected area of study
other than the area in which they majored for their bachelors
degree. If you successfully complete the GradDip yoy may then
apply to continue in that subject at a higher level of study, such
as a Bachelor with Honours, leading to a Masters degree, if desired.
Subjects in the GradCert and GradDip
Anthropology
Chinese
Creative Practices
Creative Technologies
Design Media
Economics
Education Studies
English
Environmental Planning
Ethics
French
Geography
German
History
Human Development
Industrial Relations and Human
Resource Management
International Languages
and Culture
Japanese
Labour Studies
Linguistics
Māori and Pacific Development
Māori Cultural Studies/Tikanga Māori
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Population Studies
Psychology
Public Policy
Religious Studies
Screen and Media Studies
Social Policy
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre Studies
Tourism Development
Tourism Studies
Women’s and
Gender Studies
Writing Studies
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PGCert) AND
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGDip)
If you wish to broaden and deepen your knowledge in your
subject area at undergraduate level, then the Postgraduate
Certificate (PGCert) and Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) are
available to meet your needs.
Subjects in the PGCert and PGDip
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics
Chinese
Demography
Economics
Education Studies
English
Environmental Planning
French
Geography
German
Health Development and Policy
History
Human Development
International Relations and Security Studies
Japanese
Labour Studies
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Screen and Media Studies
Second Language Teaching
Social Policy
Sociology
Theatre Studies
Women’s and
Gender Studies
MASTER OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY (MAppPsy)
Following the successful completion of the BSocSc with
a major in Psychology you may apply for the Master of
Applied Psychology (MAppPsy), with Community Psychology,
Organisational Psychology, or Behaviour Analysis as a programme
of study. The MAppPsy involves two years of full-time study.
MASTER OF ARTS (MA)
Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts with
Honours degree (or equivalent), the Master of Arts is available
to meet your needs if you wish to further broaden and deepen
your knowledge in the subject in which you studied in your
Honours degree.
Majors in the MA
Anthropology
Chinese
Education Studies
English
French
Geography
German
History
International Relations and
Security Studies
Japanese
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Screen and Media Studies
Theatre Studies
Note: Māori Media and Communication, Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
Māori can be taken for the MA. Please see the School of Māori & Pacific
Development pages 83-85.
MASTER OF ARTS (APPLIED) (MA(APPLIED))
Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in
Second Language Teaching or equivalent, you may apply to enrol
in the one year Master of Arts (Applied) to further your study in
issues of Second Language Teaching or Applied Linguistics
MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (MEP)
Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Social
Sciences with Honours majoring in Resources and Environmental
Planning, you may apply for the Master of Environmental
Planning, a one year practicum-based programme of study.
MASTER OF MUSIC (MMus)
Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Music with
Honours degree (or equivalent), the Master of Music is available
to meet your needs if you wish to further broaden and deepen
your knowledge in the subject in which you studied in your
Honours degree.
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Undergraduate, Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
Programme of Studies Duration Coursework / Research
Bachelor of Arts 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Environmental Planning 4 years Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Music 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Social Sciences 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Social Work 4 years Coursework, undergraduate papers, work placements
Bachelor of Tourism 3 years Coursework, undergraduate papers
Graduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework, undergraduate papers
Graduate Diploma 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Arts with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers, dissertation
Bachelor of Music with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers, dissertation
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers, dissertation
Bachelor of Tourism with Honours 1 year Coursework, graduate papers
Postgraduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework, graduate papers
Postgraduate Diploma 1 year Coursework, graduate papers
Master of Arts 1 year* Dissertation/Thesis
Master of Arts (Applied) 1 year* Coursework/Dissertation/Thesis
Master of Applied Psychology 2 years* Coursework/Thesis
Master of Environmental Planning 1 year* Practicum/Thesis
Master of Music 1 year* Dissertation/Thesis
Master of Philosophy 2 years Thesis
Master of Social Sciences 1 year* Dissertation/Thesis
Doctor of Musical Arts 3 years Musical Performance/Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy 3 years Thesis
*Following the completion of an Honours degree, Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.
» For further information on graduate study in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, please visit www.waikato.ac.nz/wfass/
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil), DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY (PhD) AND DOCTOR OF MUSICAL
ARTS (DMA)
A Master of Philosophy (MPhil), involves a minimum of one year
of original research culminating in the writing of a thesis. The
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) involves a minimum of two years of
original research culminating in a thesis. The Doctor of Musical
Arts involves three years of original research culminating in
musical performances and a thesis. These degrees are overseen
by The University of Waikato Postgraduate Studies Committee,
which must approve any student’s registration as a candidate
for MPhil or doctorate degree.
If you are accepted for a higher degree you will be provided with
expert supervision in the intended area of research and you can be
assured that the resources required for that research are available.
If you are considering postgraduate study in the Faculty then
we strongly encourage you to contact the academic staff
working in your areas of interest.
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (MSocSc)
Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Social
Sciences with Honours degree (or equivalent), the Master
of Social Sciences is available to meet your needs if you wish
to further broaden and deepen your knowledge in the subject
in which you studied in your Honours degree.
Majors in the MSocSc
Anthropology
Demography
Economics
Education Studies
Geography
Health Development and Policy
History
Human Development
Labour Studies
Māori Cultural Studies/
Tikanga Māori
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Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Social Policy
Social Science Research
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MATT VISSER, BCGD
Enjoying OE while freelancing for various agencies, London
Winning a major international award only three years out of uni?
Yeah, right.
But Computer Graphic Design graduate Matt Visser has done just
that. His screensaver that allows you to toss a Toyota Hilux around
onscreen simply by tilting your laptop took out an award at the
2008 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.
Developed while Matt was working at Saatchi & Saatchi in Auckland,
the screensaver also won the worldwide company’s Chairman’s
Award and its Interactive Award. It uses Flash, a multimedia platform
for adding animation and interactivity to webpages.
Matt, who was lead Flash developer on the project, says the
screensaver made use of a movement sensor in newer Mac laptops.
The award-winning demo is at www.mattv.co.nz, along with other
examples of Matt’s work, including a quirky animated banner ad
for the recent movie Ice Age 3.
Matt is currently working in London after a year at Saatchi &
Saatchi and a two-year stint at TVNZ. “I’m a hybrid Flash developer
and designer – that means I can do the programming and coding as
well as the design,” he says. “I work a lot with non-technical people
who don’t have an awareness of the technical process to create
these projects, so you need good communication skills.”
Matt says the Waikato Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
was a great pathway into the industry. “I really liked the mix of
programming and design,” he says. “A lot of people out there are
self-taught, but these days I think you really need a degree.”
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this fi eld and has a strong international reputation for both its research and teaching excellence.
Staff are actively involved in a wide range of exciting and innovative research that transcends the
boundary between theory and practice.
Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF COMPUTING & MATHEMATICAL
SCIENCES (BCMS)
4 year degree – 480 points
Supply and demand. That’s what industry is all about. And there
is a great demand for skills in computing and mathematics.
Having these valuable abilities can mean two things – career
options and job security.
Waikato’s Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
(BCMS) is the gateway to careers in high technology industries.
It is centred on studies in computer science and mathematics,
and is oriented towards the many professions that require high
levels of expertise in these subjects.
Recommended subjects to take at school would be Mathematics
with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling.
Majors in the BCMS
Computer Science Mathematics
Specialisations
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Technology
Data Mining
Economics
Finance
Games and Multimedia
Information Systems
Internet Applications
Networks
Software Development
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is an internationally recognised
qualification, valued for its flexibility and general excellence in
scientific applications and research. It is a degree that is tailored
to provide excellent career opportunities and a great background
for further study.
Majors in the BSc
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
» For further majors in this qualification please see the
Faculty of Science & Engineering pages 86-88.
Specialisations
Applied Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Technology
Data Mining
Economics
Finance
Games and Multimedia
Information Systems
Internet Applications
Networks
Software Development
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The BCGD can be awarded with honours for a further year of study.
Entries are accepted throughout the year and positions fill quickly.
» For more information visit www.cgd.waikato.ac.nz
Graduate and Postgraduate Study
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN
WITH HONOURS (BCGD(Hons))
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (PGDipCGD)
MASTER OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (MCGD)
Graphic design is everywhere in our world today, on almost every
surface, material or digital, that we touch and see; conveying
messages from commerce, education, government and society;
entertaining us, interacting with us. In the midst of emerging
media, liquid culture and accelerating technology, graphic design
makes coherent communication possible.
Graphic design at a graduate level applies theory and practice
to communication aesthetics. Graduate level study in computer
graphic design is an opportunity to plan, develop and carry out a
large-scale design project supported by original research. Topics
are tailored to suit your aspirations and therefore provide you
with an opportunity for honing a particular aspect of graphic
design further.
In order for you to undertake a Master of Computer Graphic
Design (MCGD) you need to have completed a Bachelor
of Computer Graphic Design (Hons) or equivalent, OR a
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Graphic Design, and must
demonstrate evidence of research writing ability.
Both the BCGD(Hons) or the PGDipCGD offer a pathway into a
Master of Computer Graphic Design after the completion of the
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design, or equivalent undergraduate
degree with a strong major in Graphic Design. A background in
Fine Arts or another form of design is not sufficient for entry into
the postgraduate Computer Graphic Design programmes.
The BCGD(Hons) is a part-research-based one year programme,
and is taught on the University of Waikato campus. You will
complete a research and exhibition project alongside taught
papers from within the University of Waikato.
The PGDipCGD is a one year programme with has a large
taught component. The PGDipCGD is only taught at the
Wanganui School of Design (www.wsd.ac.nz), however
the University of Waikato is planning to offer the PGDipCGD
on campus in 2012 (pending approval).
Similar to the BCGD(Hons), the Master of Computer Graphic
Design (MCGD) is a one year, research-only full-time programme
with no taught classes. The majority of the Masters research
focuses on Realisation and Exhibition: a major design research
project consisting of a written thesis and a body of exhibited
work that expresses the research.
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SBACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE)
4 year degree – 480 points
You will learn about the professional application of engineering
and design skills, including economic and environmental factors
and the requirements of professional practice. The Waikato BE,
which is fully accredited by the professional body IPENZ, is
designed to allow you to develop your own potential.
The professional application of engineering and design skills,
including the requirements of professional practice, means you
will be prepared for roles as engineers and able to create, design
and realise sophisticated engineering technologies.
Specifi ed Programme for the BE
Software Engineering
» For further specified programmes in this qualification please
see the Engineering section on page 46.
A selection process applies. You are expected to have studied Level
3 Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics and Modelling) and Physics
at senior secondary school level. The specified programme of
Software Engineering does not require Physics.
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (BCGD)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (BCGD) is a specialist
three year design degree that enables you to combine skills
in visual art, creative and lateral thinking with computing, the
ability to problem solve and a focus on new technology. BCGD
graduates find work in: Web, Games Design, TV and Motion
graphics, Advertising and Corporate Identity.
The Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design is offered in partnership
with the Wanganui School of Design. This professional degree
is unique in New Zealand and in line with new international
developments in design education. The two institutions are a four
hour drive apart, and it is not possible to study at both institutions
at the same time.
The BCGD at the University of Waikato specialises in media
technology that meets the growing need for designers who are
visually literate and able to work with high technology. These are
the web designers, interactive designers, multimedia and games
design people.
A selection process applies and you must complete a Portfolio
containing ten pieces of art or design work. Please include the
ID number that you will receive during the online application
process when naming your Portfolio.
International students are only able to begin the BCGD in the
February/March “A Semester” intake.
Students applying for entry to the BCGD must submit/complete
the following requirements, in addition to their international
student application form:
» Portfolio of creative work (could be emailed)
» Pre-entry exercises (online)
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MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ME)
This is a 1 year degree (120 points at 500 level) and only
available if you have completed a 4 year BE/BTech with a
significant engineering content. If you’re a ME student you can
enrol in either a 120 point research thesis or a combination of
a 90 point thesis plus 30 points at 500 level.
Thesis topics available include: electronic engineering, software
engineering, materials engineering, process engineering,
mechanical engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental
technology. If you are interested in undertaking a Master of
Engineering, you are advised to consult the research interests
of academics in the faculty (linked to www.eng.waikato.ac.nz).
Subjects Available
Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
MASTER OF SCIENCE
To enrol in an MSc you must have completed (or almost
completed) a Bachelors degree with a major in computer science,
mathematics or statistics and attained good enough grades for
advanced study. If you have a Bachelors degree in a non-relevant
subject, and then complete an appropriate Graduate Diploma,
you may be accepted into an MSc.
The MSc is a two year degree, consisting of 240 points at 500
level. The normal pattern is to gain 120 points in the first year,
then complete a 120 point thesis in the second.
In Computer Science, mathematics or statistics, the normal
route to enrol in an MSc is to substitute a Postgraduate Diploma
(PGDip) for the first year of MSc study. If for the PGDip you take
120 points of courses in 500 level (one of those is a COMP591
Dissertation) and if your performance is adequate (normally
B+ average or better), you will be able to switch into the
second year of the MSc.
If you have a BCMS(Hons) or a BSc{Hons), then you would
proceed to the start of the second year of the MSc.
Subjects Available
Computer Science
Statistics
Mathematics
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES FROM
UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO FOUNDATION STUDIES
Admission is guaranteed to University of Waikato Bachelor
degrees provided you gain the following grades.
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design
Applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis. You will
need at least a C grade in each paper and you must also
provide a portfolio as specified by the Faculty of Computing
& Mathematical Sciences.
Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
An overall B grade average including a B grade in Calculus for
Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at
least a C in every other paper.
Bachelor of Engineering
An overall B grade average, including a B grade in Physics for
Foundation Studies, B grade in either Calculus for Foundation
Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at least a C grade
in every other paper. Students who intend to major in Materials
and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biochemical
Engineering will additionally need to achieve a B grade in
Chemistry for Foundation Studies.
Bachelor of Science
Majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics or Statistics
An overall B grade average including a B grade in Calculus for
Foundation Studies or Statistics for Foundation Studies and at
least a C in every other paper.
Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
Programme of Studies Duration Coursework / Research
Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design with Honours 1 year Coursework and dissertation
Bachelor of Science with Honours 1 year Coursework and dissertation
Graduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework
Graduate Diploma 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma 1 year Coursework
Master of Computer Graphic Design 1 year** Coursework
Master of Engineering 15 months Coursework and/or thesis
Master of Science 2 years Coursework, thesis or dissertation
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 2 years Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 years Thesis
**Following completion of a Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent.
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Faculty of Education
Undergraduate Study
TEACHER EDUCATION
Our early childhood, primary and secondary teacher education
programmes aim to develop qualified teachers who are
professional leaders and decision-makers. For pathways
programmes into university refer to page 29.
BACHELOR OF TEACHING (BTchg)
3 year – 360 points
The BTchg Early Childhood is for people interested in working
with children from birth to approximately five years old in
early childhood services. Compulsory papers in this programme
examine areas such as professional practice, bicultural practice,
understanding curriculum, theories of learning and development,
infant and toddler pedagogy, parents and whānau (family)
engagement and transitions for children. All papers have an
emphasis on equity and social justice. There are opportunities
in a number of papers to enhance skills and knowledge in areas
such as art, music, mathematics, information technology, dance
and language and literacy.
The BTchg Primary is for people interested in working with
children from 5-13 years old in primary, middle, intermediate
and kura kaupapa schools. Compulsory papers in this programme
examine areas such as such as cultural and linguistic diversity,
learning and teaching, curriculum and assessment and classroom
management. Curriculum papers enhance your knowledge
of curriculum subjects such as the arts, environmental and
sustainable education, health and physical education, language
and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and technology.
Practical Experiences (Practicum/Placements)
The practicum involves practical teaching experience over
several consecutive weeks in a school or early childhood service.
This is an opportunity to put the theory learned into practice.
At other times of the year, weekly placements involve spending
time in an early childhood service or school. These placements
are linked to specific papers and require completing tasks
and observations.
BACHELOR OF TEACHING (BTchg) CONJOINT
4 year (at least) – 540 points
This programme qualifies you to teach. It can be completed
in either secondary, primary or middle-school teaching.
This intensive programme involves completing two degrees
concurrently – a BTchg and a Subject degree (eg Arts, Science,
Sport and Leisure Studies or Social Sciences). In the BTchg
programme you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical
experience in teaching.
The Faculty of Education is New Zealand’s premier research-led institution offering programmes in
teacher education, sport and leisure studies, counselling and postgraduate study.
DR AI-HSIN HO
Masters of Educational Leadership, Graduate Diploma of
Teaching (Secondary) and Doctor of Education graduate.
It has been a busy year for Dr Ai-Hsin Ho. Originally from Taiwan,
30-year-old Ai-Hsin completed a Doctorate in Education (EdD) and
a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary). She was keen to gain
a reputable postgraduate qualification that combined education
and business. The Masters in Educational Leadership at Waikato
suited perfectly and in 2003 she graduated with first-class honours.
For her EdD thesis Ai-Hsin explored what creates a sustainable
partnership between New Zealand and East Asian higher
educational institutions. For this research Ai-Hsin interviewed
university leaders, academics and administrators in Singapore,
China, Taiwan and New Zealand to explore the influencing
factors that impact on such relationships. A Waikato doctoral
scholarship and a New Zealand Postgraduate Student Study
Abroad Award covered her travel expenses.
Ai-Hsin praises the Faculty of Education for the support
she has received during her studies. She also enjoys the
international perspective, campus environment and convenience
of Waikato University.
Now that she has just completed her studies she hopes to teach
in a New Zealand secondary school, using her experience and
knowledge to inspire young people.
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GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TEACHING (GradDipT)
1 year – 153 points (Early Childhood/Primary)
1 year – 120 points (Secondary)
This intensive one-year programme is for those who already
have a degree and who want to teach. The GradDipT is available
in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching. You will gain
theoretical knowledge and practical experience in teaching.
BACHELOR OF SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES (BSpLS)
3 year – 120 points (80 points at 200 level or above)
The BSpLS offers a broad variety of compulsory and elective
papers and covers all avenues of sport and leisure from sports,
to outdoor adventure experiences, health-related fitness,
performing arts and aquatic activities. It examines self and
sport and leisure, national and community structures, plus the
cultural, psychological and sociological aspects of sport and
leisure. A fieldwork placement allows you to look inside the
industry and develop crucial networks. The academic pathway
is a BSpLS(Hons) or PGDip(SpLS).
Diplomas
DIPLOMA (Dip)
1 year – 120 points (80 points at 200 level or above)
If you want a bridging qualification into graduate study and
who have not studied a certain subject before you can study
a Diploma. The entry requirement is University admission.
Diplomas
» Education
» Education (Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education)
» Sport and Leisure Studies
Graduate Study
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (GradDip)
1 year – 120 points (80 points at 300 level or above)
If you did not include the subject you now wish to study in
your first degree you can study a GradDip. It is a pathway into
postgraduate study. The entry requirement is a bachelors degree.
Graduate Diplomas
» Adult Education and Training
» Education
» Education (Arts Education)
» Sport and Leisure Studies
» Teaching (refer to teacher education section)
Teacher Education Criteria » Entry into all teacher education programmes requires
completing a selection and interview process, therefore
early application is advisable (August – November).
» Generally our teacher education programmes are for
citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand.
However, applications can be received from students
who are from other countries with education systems
similar to New Zealand.
» Before applying for teacher education programmes if
you are an overseas applicant you will need to have your
degree assessed as the equivalent to a NZ degree by
the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The
University of Waikato is able to complete the assessment,
however you may be requested to provide an NZQA
assessment if you want to teach in NZ. This process can
take up to three months and applicants will need to
contact NZQA directly if requested to: www.nzqa.govt.nz
» At the time of application for a teaching programme you
will be required to provide evidence of a clear criminal
history. Information about the required documentation can
be located in the Teacher Education Supplementary Form.
Completing this form is part of the application process.
» Gaining a New Zealand teaching qualification enables you
to become provisionally registered to teach in New Zealand.
At the time of applying for teacher registration you will
need to include an NZQA assessment of your overseas
qualification. After two years of uninterrupted full-time
teaching you will be eligible to apply for full registration.
For registration details visit the NZ Teachers Council
website: www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz
» If English is not your first language you are required to
provide sufficient evidence of your competency in English.
The IELTS requirements for the BTchg/GradDipT is 7.0
in all bands. See pages 22-23.
» International students can receive pastoral and academic
support from the Faculty of Education’s International
Student Support Co-ordinators: Dr Sue Dymock email:
sdymock@waikato.ac.nz or Rosanna Luoni email:
luoni@waikato.ac.nz
Academic Pathway » The academic pathway for the BTchg and Conjoint is the
BTchg(Hons) or PGDip. For the GradDipT further study
is available through a PGDip in Education.
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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE TERTIARY TEACHINGIf you have at least two years of full-time (or equivalent)
experience in tertiary teaching, and you wish to develop your
own teaching and gain a formal qualification for tertiary
teaching, you can undertake a PGCert(TertTchg).
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS (PGDip)
1 year – 120 points at 500 level
A PGDip is equivalent to one year of full-time study. It requires
completing four postgraduate level papers. Entry requires you
to have studied the chosen PGDip area in your undergraduate
bachelors degree and/or to have appropriate practical, professional
or scholarly experience. The academic pathway is a Masters degree.
Note: If you’re studying a PGDip and you’re intending to undertake
a thesis at masters level you should include an approved research
methods paper.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATION
This flexible programme enables you to plan a themed and
tailored programme that explores an area of Education. It is
particularly suited to teachers. In addition there are a number
of specialisations.
PGDip(Ed) Specialisations
» Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education
» eEducation
» Guidance and Pastoral Care
» In-Service Teacher Educator
» Māori Medium Teaching – Te Rōpū Tohu Paerua
» Middle Schooling
» Music Education (Orff-Schulwerk)
» Restorative Practices
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
If you are interested in the theory and practice of literacy/
literature teaching at primary and secondary level, TESOL,
EAL, bilingual and multicultural education you can study
this programme. You are required to have a minimum of three
years’ appropriate work experience in a language and literacy
related field.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
LANGUAGE AND LITERACY EDUCATION
If you are interested in the theory and practice of literacy/
literature teaching at primary and secondary level, TESOL,
EAL, bilingual and multicultural education you can study
this programme. You are required to have a minimum of
three years’ appropriate work experience in a language and
literacy related field.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA MATHEMATICS EDUCATIONIf you are a graduate interested in Mathematics Education, and
you are a wanting to improve your content and pedagogical
content knowledge in mathematics education, the Postgraduate
Diploma in Mathematics Education is suitable for you.
Postgraduate Study
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES (PGCert)
1 semester – 60 points at 500 level or above
A PGCert is equivalent to one semester (12 weeks) of full-time
study. It requires completing two postgraduate level papers.
To enter into a PGCert you’ll be required to have studied the
chosen subject in your undergraduate bachelors degree and/or
to have appropriate practical, professional or scholarly experience.
Some PGCerts are available only on a part-time basis. In some
cases a PGCert is a pathway into a PGDip in the chosen subjects.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COUNSELLING
(COUNSELLING SUPERVISION)If you are an experienced counselling practitioner this
programme offers advanced education in professional
supervision. Papers investigate a diverse range of mainstream
models of supervision and take into account current debates
in the field of professional supervision.
Note: There is a selection process. Apply before 30 November.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE COUNSELLING
(FAMILY COUNSELLING)If you are an experienced counselling practitioner this
programme offers advanced education on the professional
contexts of family and relationship counselling in New Zealand.
Note: There is a selection process. Apply before 30 November.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE EDUCATIONThis programme provides professional training in Education
and builds upon knowledge gained in an undergraduate
education/teaching degree.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE SCHOOL PRINCIPALSHIPIf you are interested in educational leadership this programme
will be well suited for you. You’ll need 3+ years of teaching
experience to study this programme.
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
SPORT & LEISURE STUDIESIf you’re a graduate with a BSpLS and you’re interested in
advancing your understanding of Sport and Leisure Studies you
can study this programme.
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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA SCIENCE EDUCATIONIf you are a graduate interested in science or environmental
education, and you are wanting to improve your content
and pedagogical content knowledge in Science Education, the
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Education is suitable for you.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA SPORT & LEISURE STUDIES
If you want to foster an interest and understanding that derives
from the latest research in sport and leisure you should study
this programme.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
If you are interested in postgraduate study in technology
education this programme would suit you. Technology education
papers cover current issues in technology education research and
development, the nature of technology and technology education
and learning and curriculum in technology education.
BACHELORS DEGREE WITH HONOURS (Hons)
1 year – 120 points at 500 level
If you’re a high-performing bachelors degree graduate interested
in advancing your understanding of the subject you studied
at undergraduate level you can study a bachelors degree
with honours.
BACHELOR OF TEACHING (Hons)
This programme aims to enrich professional preparation through
in-depth studies of various aspects of teaching. It allows for further
possibilities in teaching and learning, curriculum and research,
and enhances employment and professional prospects. Entry is
based on the academic performance achieved in the BTchg and
above-average teaching practice. If you’re a practicing teacher you
may also apply, and you should submit a curriculum vitae and
an attestation about your teaching performance from a senior
colleague. The academic pathway is a Master in Education.
BACHELOR OF SPORT & LEISURE STUDIES (Hons)
If you are a high-performing BSpLS graduate and you want
to extend your studies in a specified area in sport and leisure
you can study a BSpLS with honours. The academic pathway
is a Master of Sport and Leisure Studies.
MASTERS
1 year – 120 points at 500 level
A Masters programme normally requires the completion of
a 120 or a 90-point thesis. Masters programmes can also
be coursework alone. The academic pathway for a thesis-based
Masters is doctoral study.
The entry requirement for a Masters degree is a bachelors degree
with honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant subject.
You will also need to have completed or enrol concurrently
in an approval research methods paper.
MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd)
You can study this programme if you are a graduate interested in
researching a specific area relevant to education, such as Teaching,
Learning and Assessment, Curriculum, Educational Policy Studies,
Mathematics Education, Science or Technology Education.
The entry requirement is a BTchg(Hons) or a PGDip(Ed).
MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
(MEdLeadership)
If you are an aspiring or current educational leader interested
in broadening your understanding of educational leadership,
you can study this programme. The MEd(Leadership) can be
completed through coursework alone or through the completion
of a thesis. The entry requirement is a PGDip (EdLeadership)
or equivalent.
MASTER OF SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES (MSpLS)
If you are a graduate wanting to pursue advanced study in
Sport and Leisure this programme is for you. It aims to foster an
interest and understanding that derives from the latest research
in sport and leisure; ultimately promoting future professional
leadership in this industry. The MSpLS can be completed through
coursework alone or through the completion of a thesis. The entry
requirement is a BSpLS(Hons) or a PGDip(SpLS).
MASTER OF COUNSELLING (MCouns)
2 years – 240 points at 500 level
If you are a professional counsellor or supervisor interested in
leadership roles within the New Zealand counselling profession,
this programme is for you. The MCouns can be completed by
coursework alone or a combination of coursework and research.
You will be required to have at least two years of experience as a
counsellor or in a related profession and completion of a selection
process. Apply before 31 October.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil)
1 year – 120 points at 800 level
This programme requires the completion of a thesis.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
This is a two-year (at least) full-time research degree culminating
in the presentation of a thesis. You are expected to make an
original contribution to knowledge while extending their research
skills. Entry requires a Masters degree and research experience.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)
This is a three-year full-time research degree. It involves one
third of guided study and two-thirds thesis. This is a professional
doctorate for senior practitioners. Entry requires a strong record
of professional experience in Education, a Masters degree and
research experience.
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Programme of Studies Duration Entry Requirements Coursework/Thesis
Graduate Diplomas
Graduate Diploma (Adult Education and Training) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework
Graduate Diploma (Education) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework
Graduate Diploma (Education) (Arts Education) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework
Graduate Diploma (Sport & Leisure Studies) 1 year Bachelors degree Coursework
Graduate Diploma of Teaching 1 year Bachelors degree + selection process Coursework
Postgraduate Certificates
Postgraduate Certifi cate (Counselling) (Counselling Supervision)
1 year part-timeBachelors degreecounselling qualifi cation and experience + member of recognised professional association
Coursework
Postgraduate Certifi cate (Counselling) (Family Counselling)
2 years part-time Coursework
Postgraduate Certifi cate (Education) 1 semester Teaching/Education degree or degree + teaching qual. Coursework
Postgraduate Certifi cate (School Principalship) 1 semester Teaching/Education degree + 3 years teaching experience Coursework
Postgraduate Certifi cate (Sport & Leisure Studies) 1 semester Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies Coursework
Postgraduate Certifi cate (Tertiary Teaching) 1 semester Teaching/Education degree + 2 years tertiary teaching Coursework
Postgraduate Diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) 1 year
Bachelor of Teaching/Education degreeor Bachelors degree + teaching qualifi cation
Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (eEducation) 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Guidance and Pastoral Care)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (In-Service Teacher Education)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Māori Medium Teaching)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Middle Schooling)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Music Education – Orff-Schulwerk)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Education) (Restorative Practices)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Educational Leadership) 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Language and Literacy Education)
1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Mathematics Education) 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Science Education) 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Technology Education) 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma (Sport & Leisure Studies) 1 year Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies Coursework
Honours
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies (Hons) 1 year Bachelor of Sport & Leisure Studies (B+ average) Coursework
Bachelor of Teaching (Hons) 1 year Bachelor of Teaching (B+ average) Coursework
Masters
Master of Counselling 2 years Bachelors degree + 2-3 years professional experience Coursework + Thesis
Master of Education 1 year BTchg(Hons) or PGDip(Ed) Thesis or Coursework
Master of Educational Leadership 1 year PGDip(EdLeadership) Thesis or Coursework
Master of Sport and Leisure Studies 1 year BSpLS(Hons) or PGDip(SpLS) Thesis or Coursework
Doctoral
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 1 year Masters/research/approval Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 years Masters/research/approval Thesis
Doctor of Education (EdD) 3 years Masters/research/approval/professional experience Thesis
Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
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Te Piringa - Faculty of Law
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law has particular strengths in international law, indigenous legal issues,
environmental law, alternative dispute resolution, intellectual property, law and information technology,
human rights, laws of armed confl ict, and law and public policy. It has a strong focus on social justice.
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law takes a prominent role in a broad
range of important national and international legal issues in
academic, professional and public forums. Our staff regularly
provide policy and legal advice to government, business and
non-governmental organisations.
We offer you comprehensive and quality programmes in the
study of law at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels.
Our international student group is diverse, with students from
many different countries.
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is committed to providing you
with a challenging and enriching educational experience both
at graduate and postgraduate levels, in a supportive learning
environment. Staff are actively engaged in trend-setting research
which is published in internationally peer-reviewed publications.
We are a responsible Law Faculty wishing to see you using
your law qualifications in a manner which is effective and in
accordance with your career plans. If you are contemplating
study at Waikato, we ask you to consider whether the purpose of
study is to enable you to undertake legal practice. Then;
a. If you wish to use the qualification to practice law in your
own country you need to ensure that the New Zealand LLB
will enable you to do this.
b. If you wish to practice law in New Zealand you need to ensure
that you will comply with the legal requirements of the
New Zealand Council of Legal Education. All enquiries should
be emailed to nzcle@xtra.co.nz which is the body responsible
for regulating legal practice in New Zealand. Administrative
staff at Te Piringa - Faculty of Law, are keen and willing to
assist in this regard.
Undergraduate Study
DIPLOMA IN LAW
The two year Diploma in Law programme provides flexible
full-time and part-time study options and is offered through
a combination of lectures (which can be viewed online) and
tutorials held in Hamilton and Tauranga. The Diploma of Law
papers can be credited towards the first and second years of
our LLB programme.
DECLAN REDMAN
LLB student
Being from Canada, I was initially attracted to the notion of taking
an LLB in New Zealand because of the warmer climate. What also
appealed was the fact I could complete an LLB in less time than it
would take in Canada, the price was similar and I’d be able to use
the degree back home. Getting to travel was another bonus.
Waikato Law doesn’t require an intermediate year, which means
you can take that leap of faith and go overseas to complete a
degree with a little more certainty, and that’s a great advantage.
I particularly enjoy the multi-cultural emphasis of Waikato. In
addition to a strong Māori component, Waikato has attracted
professors from all over the globe including Canada, South Africa,
the United States and Scotland! This emphasis on diversity is also
reflected in the student population. With half of my LLB behind me,
I look forward to the remaining two years I have at the University
of Waikato, and the many opportunities to come.
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BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)
4 year undergraduate degree – 480 points or 3 years
with a recognised undergraduate qualification
/tertiary study
The Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law provides an excellent
contemporary legal education offering all of the core subjects
required by the New Zealand Council of Legal Education.
In delivering the LLB programme, we focus on integrating
professional skills while studying law in its social context, notably
addressing the Treaty of Waitangi obligations as part of our
commitment to biculturalism. Our mission is to provide critical
research for the public good and liberal legal education.
We provide excellent academic support and interaction with
faculty for international students and recent permanent residents.
Our graduates are in high demand for conventional legal positions,
as well as policy and law reform roles.
In addition to the core subjects, you can specialise and select
from a broad range of optional papers, including: Indigenous
Peoples and International Law, Public International Law, Human
Rights Law, Employment Law, International Environmental
Law, Family Law, Law and Information Technology, Intellectual
Property, Mediation, Criminology, Treaty of Waitangi, and Māori
Land Law, amongst others.
Law conjoint degrees are also available with Arts, Social Sciences,
Management and Science.
» A full list of papers and information about these programmes is
available at www.waikato.ac.nz/law/
Graduate and Postgraduate Study
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN NEW ZEALAND LEGAL STUDIES
This programme gives candidates with overseas legal
qualifications the opportunity to gain an understanding of
New Zealand law. It is also ideal for international applicants
wishing to enter the University of Waikato Master of Laws
programme, but who first need to improve their familiarity
with the New Zealand legal system.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This qualification is designed to enable people in a wide range
of professions to develop the skills needed to resolve the disputes
and differences that are an inevitable part of their work. Students
will gain valuable knowledge and practical skills in conflict
resolution, mediation and negotiation. The programme utilises
the experience and expertise of staff in Te Piringa - Faculty of
Law, Waikato Management School and the Faculty of Education.
The Graduate Diploma can be completed in one year of full-time
study. Part-time study options are also available. It is taught
on-campus at the University of Waikato in Hamilton.
MASTER OF LAWS (LLM)
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is committed to providing a
challenging and enriching educational experience, in a supportive
learning environment, for Masters and Postgraduate students.
You must achieve 120 points comprising taught-only papers, or
a combination of taught and research papers, or research papers
only. Some of these taught papers are available to you if you
are studying in another Masters programme at the University
of Waikato. Candidates may commence studies in taught papers
in late February or mid June. Intensive courses are available.
The Faculty offers the following research papers with flexible
commencement dates:
» One and two paper dissertations (30 and 60 points)
» Law theses of 90 and 120 points.
MASTER OF LAWS IN MĀORI / PACIFIC AND
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ LAW
Reflecting the University’s geographical location, the LLM
(Māori / Pacific and Indigenous Peoples) is a specialist degree
designed to explore Pacific legal thought and practice. It aims
to provide you with the skills to participate actively in the
development of Pacific jurisprudence and to enhance global
understanding of Pacific legal systems.
DOCTOR OF JURIDICAL SCIENCE (SJD)
If you are an academic lawyer or senior practitioner who
wishes to develop your practice by surveying the very latest
thinking in a particular area of expertise and contributing to
this body of knowledge through your own research you may
be interested in undertaking the SJD programme. The SJD
comprises 120 points, with two compulsory 900 level taught
research papers and a 60,000 total word thesis. All components
of this qualification are internally and externally assessed by
leading academics in specialist fields. The SJD takes up to three
years to complete.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
If you wish to develop your capability for sustained and advanced
scholarly research, and you already possess the ability to carry
out research on an independent basis you may be interested in
studying a PhD or MPhil. Candidates normally hold a LLB Honours
or LLM degree. The Waikato Te Piringa - Faculty of Law has the
expertise for supervision in a number of different areas.
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Current New Zealand Government policy provides
that all new international PhD students are eligible to
pay New Zealand domestic fees. This is not subject to
fee grandparenting.
LEILANI TUALA-WARREN, LLM
Director Samoa Law Reform Commission
My Master of Laws degree from Waikato has given me the
confidence, skills, and knowledge to practise law and now to assist
in the formulation and development of legal policy. The most
notable feature of my law degree was ‘studying law in context’
because I am now living law in context in Samoa as Director of the
Law Reform Commission which reviews laws to ensure that they
are relevant to the Samoan context. My law degree from Waikato
gave me solid grounding to be able to do this.
Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
Programme of Studies Duration Coursework / Research
Graduate Diploma in Law 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers
Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Legal Studies 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers
Postgraduate Certificate in Law 1 semester Coursework, graduate papers
Postgraduate Diploma in Law 1 year Coursework, graduate papers
Master of Laws 1 year Coursework, dissertation
Master of Laws in Māori / Pacific and Indigenous Peoples’ Law 1 year Coursework, dissertation
Master of Philosophy 2 years Thesis
Doctor of Juridical Science 3 years Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy 2-4 years Thesis
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School of Māori & Pacifi c Development
The School of Māori & Pacifi c Development/Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao is unique as the only School
of its type in the world. Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao aims to uplift the people of Aotearoa and to be the
university of fi rst choice for Māori and Pacifi c students.
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao represents innovation and tradition
in teaching, learning and research, and it provides national and
international leadership in Māori, Pacific and indigenous issues
and sustainable development.
Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao is distinctive in that it actively promotes
Māori, Pacific and indigenous people’s cultural and development
issues through its teachings, learning, research, conferences and
publications. A number of graduate papers are also available online.
Staff of Te Pua Wānanga ki te Ao provide leadership and role
modelling in teaching, learning, research and administration, and
offer a full range of academic opportunities from undergraduate
to post-doctoral teaching, learning and research. Believing
strongly in its students, the school aims to help, strengthen and
support you academically by providing a mentoring service.
Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
3 year degree – 360 points
In the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree you study subjects which deal
with the history and the creative activities of humankind. You
will learn about human nature and the human mind as they are
revealed by the arts, the languages, the politics, and the cultures
of the past and the present.
The BA gives you the flexibility to design a degree with an arts
base that combines subjects that you feel passionate about with
those that broaden your career options.
Majors in the BA
Māori Media and Communication
Māori and Pacific Development
Māori Language/Te Reo Māori
Māori Cultural Studies/
Tikanga Māori
Specialisation
Te Tohu Paetahi
» For further majors in this qualification please see the
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences pages 68-71.
POKI’I SETO
Hawaiian Studies student
Graduated in 2000 from Kamehameha Secondary School.
I was encouraged by my professors to come to Waikato to study Māori
language and culture as a means to strengthen my own language
skills and broaden my knowledge of Polynesian cultures.
I have learned a lot so far about the Māori people and the struggles
that they have been going through since colonization and the signing
of the treaty in 1840. Learning about the Māori culture
is really opening up my mind and my heart to really dive deeper into
my own culture and make sure that I am able to perpetuate
it to future generations.
The only challenge that I had was getting used to the cold weather.
I’m used to a much hotter climate. Other than that, I feel a sense of
oneness with the culture because Hawaiians and Māori are very similar
in both language and culture.
I want to be a teacher of cultural history through mythology.
After graduating, I plan to return here to further my studies
in Te Reo Māori and Kōrero Purakau (story telling). Ultimately,
I plan on teaching Hawaiian history in the Hawaiian Language.
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BACHELOR OF MĀORI AND
PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT (BMPD)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development (BMPD) will equip
you with knowledge of the issues affecting both Māori, Pacific and
other indigenous peoples preparing to face the future.
As a student you will gain an insight into the traditional, social,
political, economic, environmental, cultural and management
aspects of Māori and Pacific society. You will be prepared to
apply this knowledge to the things you value in your life as
well as in your future career prospects.
Majors in the BMPD
Māori and Pacific Development
Māori Language/Te Reo Māori
Māori Cultural Studies/
Tikanga Māori
Specialisation
Te Tohu Paetahi
Also available as supporting subjects for the BMPD
English as a Second Language
New Zealand Studies/
Akoranga Aotearoa
Pacific Studies
Treaty of Waitangi Studies/
Akoranga Te Tiriti o Waitangi
BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND CREATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES (BMCT)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies is an
innovative degree focused on emerging forms of output in
new media and creative practices. The BMCT brings several
disciplines together in a degree that explores the impact of
creative technologies in arts and media, while subjecting those
technologies and creative forms to critical inquiry. Internet-
driven and microprocessor-powered changes have put creative
technologies within everybody’s reach, generating a voracious
demand for new content, new ideas and new ways of using ‘old’
media. Online audio and video, portable devices, networking and
an on-demand culture have begun to produce a transformed
creative environment. This promises ever more innovative ways
to create and share content in the 21st century. With the whole
history of previous media at your disposal, you will draw on that
knowledge to invent new ways of expressing yourself through
performance and imagery, of telling stories, of collaborating
creatively with others, and of engaging with a wider world. The
degree provides a distinctive undergraduate experience leading to
graduates who are not only skilled in a variety of contemporary
mediated creative practices but also possess a thorough
conceptual and critical understanding of their cultural impact.
Majors in the BMCT
Creative Practices
Creative Technologies
Design Media
Māori Media and Communication
Screen and Media Studies
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Postgraduate Study
GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
» Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Te Tohu Taki Paerua)
» Postgraduate Diploma in Interpreting and Translating Māori
(Te Tītohu Whakamāori)
» Graduate Certificate (Pōkaitahi)
» Graduate Diploma (Pōkairua)
» Postgraduate Certificate (Tohukete)
» Postgraduate Diploma (Tītohu)
» Master of Arts (Te Tohu Paerua)
» Master of Māori and Pacific Development (Te Tohu Paerua)
The following table lists the graduate qualifications available
through the School of Māori & Pacific Development.
The durations given in the table are the minimum period
of study. However, completion of the qualification may take
longer if a student’s background in the subject means
additional qualifying papers are required.
Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
Programme of Studies Duration Coursework / Research
Bachelor of Arts with Honours 1 year Coursework
Graduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework
Graduate Diploma 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma in Interpreting and Translating Māori 1 year Coursework
Master of Māori and Pacific Development 1 year Coursework, dissertation or thesis
Master of Arts (Te Tohu Paerua) 1 year Coursework, dissertation or thesis
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 2 years Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 years Thesis
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Faculty of Science & Engineering
The Faculty of Science & Engineering is ideally placed in the centre of New Zealand’s leading scientifi c
region. More than one quarter of New Zealand’s working scientists are in the Waikato at New Zealand
governmental Crown Research Institutes, the Waikato’s Innovation Park and local industries.
Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (BE)
4 year degree – 480 points
You will learn about the professional application of engineering
and design skills, including economic and environmental factors
and the requirements of professional practice.
The Waikato BE is designed to allow you to develop your own
potential. You will learn about the professional application
of engineering and design skills, including economic and
environmental factors, and the requirements of professional
practice. You will be prepared for a role as a professional engineer
and able to create, design and realise sophisticated engineering
technologies. The degree is IPENZ accredited under the
international Washington Accord.
Specifi ed Programmes for the BE
Electronic Engineering
Chemical & Biological Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials and
Process Engineering
Software Engineering
» For information on the specified programmes in this
qualification please see the Engineering section on page 46.
A selection process applies. You will need to have NCEA
Level 3 Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics and Modelling) and
NCEA Level 3 Physics or overseas equivalent. The programmes
of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Materials and Process
Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering also require NCEA
Level 3 Chemistry or overseas equivalent. Software Engineering
does not require Physics. All programmes include 800 hours of
work experience to meet the accreditation requirements, which
are usually done at the end of Years 2 and 3. The Cooperative
Education Unit is responsible for finding work placements.
Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
YANYANG XU
PhD (physics) student
I am studying for a PhD in physics with a New Zealand scholarship.
Before I came here, I had completed my Masters Degree in
electrical engineering in the USA. The research group I am with
is the Cortical Modelling Group at the University of Waikato.
My advisers are established and leading scientists in the cortical
modelling field. Associate Professor Moira Steyn-Ross and
Dr Alistair Steyn-Ross, a husband and wife team, are researching
sleep phenomena in human beings and animals. The group is
a very productive research group.
My advisers are not only excellent scientists, but also have great
personalities. When I submitted my application, I received a reply
almost immediately and my advisers helped me with every detail
of the application procedure. After I was accepted, they helped
me with my visa application and travel arrangements. When I first
arrived in Hamilton, my advisers helped me familiarise myself with
the new environment and gave me advice about studying and living
in New Zealand. Dr Alistair Steyn-Ross found work opportunities
for me, encouraging me to take up tutorial assignments and lab
demonstrations to practice my teaching skills. Another sweet thing
I remember is Associate Professor Moira Steyn-Ross introducing me
to the feijoa, a wonderful New Zealand fruit, soon after I arrived in
Hamilton. It is now one of my favourite fruits.
I feel lucky to be studying with the Waikato Cortical Modelling
Group in New Zealand. I have not only learnt advanced scientific
knowledge, but also how to be a good educator. In the future,
I will benefit from and remember the wonderful study and
research experience I had in this beautiful country.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is an internationally recognised
qualification, valued for its flexibility and general excellence in
scientific applications and research. It is a degree that is tailored
to provide excellent career opportunities and a great background
for further study.
Majors in the BSc
Animal Behaviour
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Electronics
Environmental Planning
Environmental Sciences
Materials and Processing
Physics
Psychology
» For further majors in this qualification please see the
Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences pages 72-74
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY) (BSc(Tech))
4 year degree – 480 points
The BSc(Tech) is a unique degree in New Zealand combining
academic study with a practical industry work experience.
It includes science, technology and management disciplines
preparing you for a career in science-based industry or research.
The BSc(Tech) is New Zealand’s first truly cooperative education
degree and is a flexible, job-oriented degree, which provides
you with the necessary practical experience to bridge the gap
between study and the workplace. You will undertake a total of
12 months’ paid work experience in an industrial environment,
in a position found for you by the Cooperative Education Team.
Majors in the BSc(Tech)
Animal Behaviour
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Electronics
Environmental Planning
Environmental Sciences
Materials and Processing
Physics
Specialisations that can be taken alongside relevant
majors in the BSc and BSc(Tech)
Te Pū taiao me ngā take Māori
Restoration Ecology
Environmental Microbiology
Environmental Modelling
Land and Freshwater
Environments
Marine Sciences
Science International
BACHELOR OF TEACHING / BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(BTchg/BSc) CONJOINT DEGREE
This programme is carefully structured to allow you time to
study papers and gain practical teaching experience in secondary
schools. You will take papers within the BSc that will provide
background content for curriculum subjects that you intend
to teach. You will also work concurrently towards a major in
Professional Education. You will need to meet the entry criteria
for admission to the Faculty of Education.
Postgraduate Study » Bachelor of Science (Hons)
» Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
» Graduate Certificate
» Graduate Diploma
» Postgraduate Certificate
» Postgraduate Diploma
MASTER OF ENGINEERING (ME)
If you have completed a 4 year BE/BTech engineering
qualification, you can do a Master of Engineering (ME) which
is a 1 year degree (120 points at 500 level). You will complete
either a 120 point research thesis only, or combine a 90 point
thesis with one taught course at 500 level.
If you wish to further your knowledge of the innovative research
methodologies required in the engineering industry, or you
are a professional engineer who wishes to upskill in new areas
related to their work, this research focused degree is designed
for you. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and
development skills are the core features of the degree.
Subjects Available
Computer Science
Electronics
Engineering
Materials and Processing
Mathematics
Physics
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Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
Programme of Studies Estimated Duration* Coursework / Research
Graduate Certificate 1 semester Coursework
Graduate Diploma* 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Certificate* 1 semester Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma* 1 year Coursework
Master of Engineering 1 year Coursework and thesis or thesis only
Master of Science 2 years Coursework, thesis
Master of Science (Technology) 2 years Coursework, thesis
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 2 years Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 3 years Thesis
*Please note that if you apply for a subject at graduate level, and you do not have previous experience in the relevant subject, your
qualification may take up to two years to complete as you may be required to take some qualifying papers which may not count towards
your original qualification.
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc)
The Master of Science (MSc) is a two year degree (240 points at
500 level) for students who have completed a BSc. Generally the
first year will consist of taught courses, and during the second
year you will complete a research thesis. At least 120 points
must be taken in the major or specified subject (eg, Biological
Science), and at least 180 points must be taken within subjects
offered by the Faculty of Science & Engineering, and the Faculty
of Computing & Mathematical Sciences. Up to 60 points may be
studied in other faculties within the University.
Subjects Available
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Electronics
Materials and Processing
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology
Science and Tech Ed
Statistics
» For further subjects in this qualification please see the
Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences pages 72-74
MASTER OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY) (MSc(Tech))
The MSc(Tech) is similar to the MSc, however each programme
must include the papers ENMP585 and ENMP586 Industrial
Technology and Innovation 1 and 2, and a thesis that reports
the results of an investigation relating to some applied or
industrial study.
Subjects Available
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Electronics
Materials and Processing
Mathematics
Physics
» For further subjects in this qualification please see the
Faculty of Computing & Mathematical Sciences pages 72-74
Cooperative Education UnitThe Cooperative Education Unit at the University of
Waikato is the foremost leader in New Zealand for
Cooperative Education-type programmes, with on average
200 students each year. Work placements are an opportunity
to get experience in real work related to your discipline.
You must be enrolled in either a BSc(Tech) or BE degree
to do a work placement.
Student benefits:
» Gain practical experience in your field of study, often solving real problems in the workplace.
» Understand how course material is applied and the relevance under practical situations, which can help increase motivation.
» Build contacts with professionals in your area which increases your chances of being offered a full-time job.
» Develop interpersonal and communication skills and a professional outlook.
» Gain valuable career information to make better decisions about future employment.
» Earn money!
For more information visit http://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/
work-placements
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Waikato Management School
Waikato Management School is the No.1 business school in New Zealand for business research.
Its international accreditations place it fi rmly in the top level of global business schools and many
of its staff are internationally recognised in their areas of expertise. Waikato Management School
staff are shaping management theory and infl uencing business practice and public policy.
Academic programmes are commercially driven, relevant and practical.
Undergraduate Study
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS)
4 year degree – 480 points
The Bachelor of Management Studies has long been recognised
by employers as New Zealand’s premier management degree.
The extra year of the BMS compared to other commerce degrees
means that as well as covering all the core subjects that are
central to management, you can specialise in up to two different
areas, achieve a good grounding in both, and expand your
career options.
Majors in the BMS
Accounting
Economics
Electronic Business
Finance
Hospitality Management
Human Resource
Management
International Management
Management Communication
Marketing
Public Relations
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
Tourism Management
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS (FINANCIAL)
(BBA(Fin))
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Business Analysis (Fin) has a particular emphasis
on financial management, so you can get your qualification and
get on with investment banking or stock broking or any number
of financial sector careers. Rather than covering the broader
aspects of business management, you’ll look in depth at the
quantitative (math based) disciplines.
Majors in the BBA(Fin)
Accounting
Finance
Economics
BACHELOR OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (BECom)
3 year degree – 360 points
Business firms in New Zealand and around the world have reported
a growing shortage of prospective employees who have a solid mix
of business and management education, combined with skills and
hands-on experience in applying electronic commerce technologies
to today’s internet-driven business environment. The Bachelor of
Electronic Commerce (BECom) aims to provide this in-demand mix
of management and technology skills in its graduates.
Major in the BECom
Accounting
Applied Computing
Electronic Business
Management Communication
Marketing
Public Relations
Strategic Management
Supply Chain Management
AKANISI NABALARUA, LLB/BMS(Hons) Conjoint
Akanisi Nabalarua has embraced the opportunities offered by
her conjoint degree in Law and Management (LLB/BMS(Hons)).
She has completed her degree now and has returned to Fiji to
take up a graduate position. She says she appreciated the practical
work experience and the chance to take part in competitions.
Akanisi majored in Strategic Management in her BMS and
completed her “599” project where she compared New Zealand
and Fiji employers and how they implement work and family
practices to assist employees.
On the competition side, she represented Waikato in the Witness
Examination competition at the Australian Law Students’
Association Conference in Tasmania in 2008. She followed that
with a student exchange to the University of Ghent in Belgium
where the law papers she studied were credited to her Waikato law
degree. On her return, Akanisi successfully applied for an internship
at the United Nations, which meant eight fantastic weeks in New
York. “I never thought that my experiences and study at Waikato
would help me get an internship at the UN Headquarters in New
York City, working with amazing students from around the world,
but it just goes to show that we can compete and stand our
ground with the best.”
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BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES (BCS)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Communication Studies blends creative
disciplines with practical communication theory and practice.
You’ll be provided with the skills and knowledge needed to
become a strategy-based communication, marketing or public
relations practitioner. You’ll also learn about the responsibilities
of the communication industries in local, national and global
contexts, and how communication affects individuals,
groups and society.
Majors in the BCS
Management Communication
Marketing
Public Relations
BACHELOR OF TOURISM – TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT (BTour(THMgt)
3 year degree – 360 points
The Bachelor of Tourism – Tourism and Hospitality Management
will allow you to join the world’s fastest-growing industry at
a time when your combination of practical business skills and
industry knowledge will be most valuable.
Majors in the BTour(THMgt)
Hospitality Management Tourism Management
» For information about the BTour – Tourism and Society degree
please see the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences pages 68-71.
TRIPLE CROWN ACCREDITATION
The extremely high quality of the Waikato Management
School has been independently endorsed by the world’s three
leading accreditation agencies; The Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The European
Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and The Association
of MBAs (AMBA). Together these accreditations are known as
the “Triple Crown”. Gaining the Triple Crown is a significant
achievement and requires a programme of rigorous and
continuous independent quality assessment and review.
Achieving the Triple Crown accreditation places the Waikato
Management School in an extremely select group of top
international business schools. Less than 1% of business
schools world-wide have earned this coveted distinction.
Graduate and Postgraduate Study
GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Accounting, Agribusiness, Economics, Electronic Business,
Electronic Commerce, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Finance,
Human Resource Management, International Management,
Management and Sustainability, Management Communication,
Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Management, Supply Chain
Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS
An advanced specialised qualification that can form the first year
of a programme leading to a masters degree and is available in
the following subjects:
Accounting, Agribusiness, Business Futures and Leadership,
Economics, Electronic Commerce, Entrepreneurship and
Innovation, Finance, Human Resource Management, International
Management, Management and Sustainability, Management
Communication, Management Systems, Marketing, Public
Relations, Social Enterprise, Strategic Management, Tourism and
Hospitality Management.
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES (MMS)
The Master of Management Studies (MMS) degree provides
specialised postgraduate level study in management disciplines.
If you are looking to specialise in a management discipline or
professional area, and you are wanting to undertake research in
a particular area of interest, this programme is designed for you.
It is possible to be admitted directly to the second year of the
MMS provided you have an honours or postgraduate diploma
qualification in the specific area to be studied, or an equivalent
programme taken at another university.
Subjects Available
Accounting
Agribusiness
Applied Economics and Finance
Business Futures and Leadership
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Management
Management and Sustainability
Management Communication
Management Systems
Marketing
Public Relations
Social Enterprise
Strategic Management
Tourism and Hospitality
Management
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Graduate and Postgraduate Qualifications
Programme of Studies Duration Coursework / Research
Graduate Certificate – available in a variety of management subjects 1 semester Coursework, undergraduate papers
Graduate Diploma – available in a variety of management subjects 1 year Coursework, undergraduate papers
Bachelor of Business Analysis with Honours 1 year Coursework, dissertation/thesis
Bachelor of Electronic Commerce with Honours 1 year Coursework, dissertation
Bachelor of Communication Studies with Honours 1 year Coursework
Bachelor of Tourism with Honours 1 year Coursework, dissertation
Postgraduate Certificate – available in a variety of management subjects 1 semester – 1 year Coursework
Postgraduate Diploma – available in a variety of management subjects 1 year Coursework
Master of Business and Management 15 months Coursework and research project
Master of Electronic Commerce 1-2 years Coursework, dissertation/thesis
Master of Management Studies 1-2 years Coursework, dissertation/thesis
Master of Philosophy 2 years Thesis
Doctor of Philosophy 3 years Thesis
MASTER OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (MECom)
This qualification provides an advanced, research based
qualification in the field of electronic commerce. The Master of
Electronic Commerce aims to develop an understanding of the
leading literature, research and trends in electronic commerce,
and from this you gain an understanding of how electronic
commerce affects different areas of management practice.
It is possible to be admitted directly to the second year of the
MECom provided you have an appropriate honours degree or
postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject area, a pass in an
acceptable research methods paper, and have demonstrated
your research and academic writing skills in the previous passing
of a dissertation or significant research project at graduate level.
MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil) AND DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
Waikato Management School (WMS) has an active research
degree programme. Our success is well known due to our ranking
as New Zealand’s leading business school for research. We are
also proud of our ongoing Triple Crown accreditation – AACSB,
EQUIS and AMBA – which attests to the high quality of our
research and teaching.
Should you choose to enrol for the PhD or MPhil at WMS
you will enjoy the benefits of a respected and experienced
doctoral-qualified supervisory staff. Most publish extensively
and consistently in high-level international and peer-reviewed
journals, and many are involved in research for industry
or government.
We are also very proud of the accomplishments and success of
our graduates. Many have gone on to senior academic positions
or leadership positions in industry or government and are
themselves a benchmark of our success.
The University administers these two research degrees
and sets minimum standards for entry. In addition to
these requirements, WMS PhD applicants are expected to
have postgraduate research methodology and dissertation
experience (or their equivalents). Your subject programme may
impose additional requirements depending on the discipline,
your project and/or your academic background.
MASTER OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (MBM)
This is a comprehensive management business qualification.
If you wish to prepare for a career in management, the MBM
will help you develop an understanding of the business
environment and develop the skills required for leadership
and entrepreneurship. It is an accelerated programme and
can be completed in 15 months of full-time study.
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
STUDIES (PGDip(MgtSt))
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies
(PGDip(MgtSt)) provides you with a comprehensive introduction
to the skills and knowledge required for effective management.
You will be exposed to a participatory learning experience
that focuses on the integration of theory and practice through
practical coursework, case studies and class discussion. This
diploma is suitable if you are in a role that carries management
or supervisory responsibilities in an organisation, or if you are in
business for yourself.
FAST TRACK MASTERS PROGRAMME
An Accelerated Postgraduate Diploma
and MMS Programme
If you performed to a high academic standard in your
undergraduate degree it is possible to enrol in an accelerated
programme leading to a postgraduate diploma and MMS
in a minimum of 14 months.
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The Application Process 94
Personal Information and the Privacy Act 1993 95
Glossary of Terms 96
Application Form 97
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The Application Process
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The following application deadlines are set to allow time for the
processing of applications, and for the applicant to make relevant
arrangements prior to departing for Waikato.
Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a case
by case basis. Applicants must be aware that late applications may
not be accepted by the Faculty and there may not be enough time
for pre-departure arrangements before the University start date.
Semester A (Late February – June): Closing date for applications
is 1 December of year prior to start date.
Semester B (July – November): Closing date for applications
is 1 May.
Please note: Application processes for research degrees are
generally longer than those of taught programmes. Research studies
are also subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor.
2. Please check whether you meet the entry requirements
for PhD study. Detailed information can be found at
www.waikato.ac.nz/learning/higherdegrees.shtml
3. If you are interested in applying, please download
a copy of the PhD Application Form from
www.waikato.ac.nz/international/documents/PhD.pdf
You will find a document checklist on the application form.
Please prepare all the documents required. All the documents
need to be either original or correctly verified by someone
who has suitable standing (eg Justice of the Peace, Notary
Public, Authorised agents of the University of Waikato, etc).
PhD study does not have to follow the normal semester
start date. Therefore there is no deadline for applications.
The postal address can be found on the last page of the
application form.
A guide to preparing Higher Degree Thesis proposals can be
found at www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/files/pdf/postgraduate/
form_1.pdf
4. Your application will be assessed by the Enrolment Office,
your School of Study/Faculty and the Postgraduate
Committee of the University of Waikato. It takes about
6-8 weeks to complete the assessment (some may take
longer or shorter times depending on the specific situation).
5. Once your application is approved, you will receive a letter
of offer confirming this. It also gives you instructions about
payment, accommodation, visa application, etc. You can
also find relevant information at www.waikato.ac.nz/
international/students/prospective/prearrival.shtm
6. You may visit the following link to check whether you are
eligible for scholarships: www.waikato.ac.nz/international/
scholarships/index.shtml
» Information on Research at the University of Waikato
can be found on page 10.
THE BENEFITS OF DOCTORAL STUDY AT WAIKATO
The New Zealand PhD is VERY attractive, due to a number
of important benefits to international students:
» No International Tuition Fees. You will pay the same
fees as New Zealanders. Annual supervision fees of
approximately NZ $4500 per year (for three years)
» An automatic 20 hours Work Visa
» No school tuition fees for children of PhD student
to study at public Primary or High School
» An unrestricted work visa for husband/wife
of PhD student
» A 1 year work visa after completion of PhD.
Immigration points if you are considering applying
for NZ Permanent Residency (PR).
Please note: PhD study must be full-time in order to qualify
for these benefits.
» Apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol
» Obtain an International Application Form from this
Prospectus, or download from www.waikato.ac.nz/
students/international.shtml
» Complete all sections of the application form.
Please note: There is a separate application form for
students wanting to pursue a MPhil, PhD or EdD. Students
also require a supplementary form if applying for Teacher
Education, or Computer Graphic Design.
» Prepare all relevant documentation according to the
checklist on the application form.
» Forward the application form (or documents if you have
applied online) and all supporting documentation to
the Enrolment Office before the application deadline.
Students should apply earlier than the stated deadline
because some programmes have limited numbers.
ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
All students applying to The University of Waikato must meet
the appropriate academic and English Language entry criteria.
Each Faculty/School of Study/College may have additional
entry requirements for some qualifications. All applications
are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are advised
to check current requirements with Waikato International.
REPRESENTATIVE OFFICES
The University has representatives in many countries around
the world.
» For a full listing please contact Waikato International by email on
international@waikato.ac.nz
THE UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO PhD
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. You will need to check whether there is a potential supervisor
available to supervise your research. You may find the following
link useful as it gives you information about the researchers
at our university and their research interests:
www.waikato.ac.nz/research/expertise/find.supervisor.shtml
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Personal Information and the Privacy Act 1993
Students should read this information before completing the
International Application Form.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTED
The information sought on the International Application Form
and associated documents is required to enable the University
to fulfil its function and Charter obligations under the Education
Act 1989.
This information will be held by the University and used in the
following ways:
1. Within the University, relevant personal information about
you, including your personal photograph will be available to
those members of the University staff responsible for:
a. Your enrolment and academic progress through
the University
b. Calculating your tuition fees and other charges
c. Establishing and maintaining your academic record
d. Administering assessment processes
e. Providing tuition, appropriate academic advice and support
f. Providing student services, accommodation, liaison services
and learning development
g. Providing library and information technology services
h. Managing the Alumni Association Inc.
2. Some personal information will be made available to the
Waikato Students’ Union Inc. about their current members,
for purposes relevant to the Association’s constitution.
3. The University may be required by certain legislation to provide
relevant personal information to certain agencies, including:
a. The Ministry of Education
b. The Inland Revenue Department
c. The New Zealand Police
d. The Department of Justice
e. Agencies that award scholarships and prizes and other
forms of fees support
4. Some personal information will be used by the Ministry of
Education in an authorised information matching programme
for the purposes of the International Student Index.
5. Relevant personal information about international students
may be provided to:
a. The Department of Immigration
b. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
6. Some personal information may be supplied to another
educational institution if you are enrolled for a programme
which is part of a qualification that is formally associated
with that institution.
7. Relevant personal information may be supplied to another
institution if you have transferred to that institution.
8. The University may advise your secondary school when you
graduate from The University of Waikato.
FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION
If you supply information to the University that is found to be
misleading or false, the University will review your enrolment.
The University may also take appropriate legal action.
HOLDING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The personal information you supply will be held permanently
within the University’s record system. While you remain enrolled
at the University you will be asked to annually update any
information that has changed.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE PRIVACY ACT 1993
The University of Waikato undertakes to collect, update, use,
store, disclose and exchange personal information in accordance
with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. The University will,
in accordance with the provisions of the Act, make available to
you on request the personal information it collects from you,
and it will make any appropriate correction to that information
to ensure that the information held is accurate. If you have
any further questions about the implications of collection,
holding, use and disclosure by the University of any of your
personal information, please contact Waikato International at
international@waikato.ac.nz
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Glossary of Terms
As you start gathering information from universities, you will
realise that each institution has its own terminology. Here are
some of the most common words and phrases at Waikato.
100, 200, 300, 400 Levels: These refer to the different levels at
which papers are taught and are usually associated with years of
study. First year (100 level) papers are more general while fourth
year (400 level) papers are more specialised.
Bachelors Degree: This is a first degree. It is sometimes also
called an undergraduate degree. It takes a minimum of three
or four years of study to complete.
Calendar: The University’s official record of rules and
regulations, staff, papers, dates, etc. It is available online at
http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz
Campus: The grounds and buildings of the University are known
as the campus.
Conjoint Degree: This is a special programme in which you
study for two Bachelors degrees at the same time, eg BA/LLB
(Arts and Law). Some universities call this a double degree.
Discipline: A general subject area, eg History, Chemistry.
EFTS (Equivalent Full-time Student): This relates directly to
points – 120 points equate to one EFTS.
Electives: These are papers from outside your major which
you choose. An elective can be from almost any subject taught
within the University.
Faculties/Schools of Studies: These represent a broad division
of learning within the University. Each consists of a number of
different departments.
Graduate: A person who has been awarded a university degree.
Lectures: You will be required to attend two to four hours of
lectures each week for each of your papers. There may be as
many as 300 students in a lecture. The lecturer stands at the
front of the lecture theatre and speaks, writes on the board and
shows overheads and videos while you listen and note down the
most significant information. These notes are important as they
form the starting point from which you will do further research.
Major: This is the main subject in your degree. A double major is
when you study two subjects in depth. To major in a subject, you
study it to a higher level, ie 300 or 400 level.
Paper: These are the courses you will study during the academic
year. To complete each paper, you will be required to participate
in a range of lectures, tutorials and maybe some practical work.
Each paper is assessed and, on passing, you will gain points
towards a degree.
Points: Degree requirements are expressed in terms of points
(eg a three year degree generally requires 360 points). Points
bear a direct relationship to workload; one point equates to
approximately 10 hours’ total work; so a student might expect
to spend about 150 hours in total for a 15 point paper.
Postgraduate: This refers to study above undergraduate level.
Prerequisite: A prerequisite is a requirement to have studied
a subject to a certain standard before you can enrol in that
particular paper. At university, different papers may have a
prerequisite requirement to have passed another paper, eg you
may have to complete a specific first year paper before you can
enrol in a particular second year paper.
Programme of Study: The papers that you are enrolled in each
year make up your programme of study for that year. Most
full-time first year programmes will include eight papers.
Restriction: A restriction against a paper means you cannot
do that paper if you have done a paper with similar content,
eg JAPA102 is restricted against JAPA232.
Semester: Similar to a school term, a semester is a teaching
period of approximately 12 weeks. There are two semesters per
year and they are known as Semester A, which starts in February
and ends in June, and Semester B, which starts in July and ends
in November. Most of Waikato’s papers are semester papers but
there are some full year and Summer School papers.
Specialisation: A specialisation is a study theme within a degree
that enables you to focus on a particular area of interest, eg you
can do a Bachelor of Science majoring in Computer Science and
with a specialisation in Artificial Intelligence.
Subject: An area of study, eg Accounting, Biology, History.
Summer School: This begins early January and runs for six
weeks, followed by a week of examinations. Summer School
papers can be used to catch up on failed papers, fit in with other
commitments, reduce workload in other semesters and as a
“kick-start” to some graduate programmes.
Supporting Subject: This is a subject that is studied in some
depth but not in as much depth as the major subject.
Timetable: Your timetable is your programme of lectures and
tutorials. You can check your timetable at
http://timetable.waikato.ac.nz
Tutorials: In addition to attending lectures, you will attend
tutorials or “tutes” as they are more commonly known. There
will be fewer people in your tutorial than at your lecture, usually
20-25 students. The tutorial is led by a tutor who may be a
postgraduate student or a member of the academic staff (your
tutor is not usually your lecturer). In tutorials, you talk about
issues that have arisen out of the lectures and the readings you
have been doing. Sometimes there are exercises or small tests
to complete. As well as leading the tutorial group, the tutor is
responsible for marking your essays and assignments.
Undergraduate: A person who is studying at university for
a first degree is known as an undergraduate.
Vice-Chancellor: The head of the University. At Waikato, the
Vice-Chancellor is Professor Roy Crawford.
Agency / University / School Stamp
Application to Enrol Form for New International Students
S E C T I O N 1 – Y O U R D E TA I L S
You must supply a verifi ed copy of your birth certifi cate
or passport and evidence of any change of name Attached
Family name(Your legal surname)
First name(Your legal fi rst name)
Second name(s)
Previous name(s)
This was my Family name First name
Preferred name(s)
This is my Family name First name
Gender Male Female
Date of birth Day Month Year
Will you be a resident in New Zealand for the period of your study?
Yes No
Citizenship
Please state country of citizenship and supply a verifi ed copyof your passport
Attached
Ethnic Identity
To which ethnic group(s) do you belong? Tick up to three boxes
African Japanese
Australian Korean
British / Irish Latin American
Cambodian Middle Eastern
Chinese Niuean
Cook Island Māori Polish
Dutch Samoan
Fijian South Slav
Filipino Sri Lankan
German Tokelauan
Greek Tongan
Indian Vietnamese
Italian
Other Asian
Other European
Other Pacifi c Island Groups
Other Southeast Asian
Other
New Zealand European / European / Pakeha
New Zealand Māori
Iwi (optional)
Postal Address
The University will use this address to contact you at all times. Please advise the Student Information Centre (info@waikato.ac.nz) when your contact details change.
Number and Street
Suburb
City Post Code
State
Country
Telephone
Cell phone
Fax
You will be issued with a University email account once your enrolment is complete.
Emergency Contact Details
Name
Number and Street
Suburb
City Post Code
State
Country
Telephone
Agency or University / School Partner
Name
Number and Street
Suburb
City Post Code
State
Country
Telephone
Cell phone
Fax
• This application form is for international students who are NEW to the University of Waikato.
Complete this form or apply online at www.waikato.ac.nz
• For further information, refer to the International Prospectus, the website www.waikato.ac.nz/international,
or email international@waikato.ac.nz
• MPhil, PhD, MBA, Teacher Education and Computer Graphic Design applicants must also complete supplementary forms
Application deadlines: 1 December (year before) for entry in Semester A (February)
1 May (same year) for entry in Semester B (July)
MPhil / PhD / EdD / SJD applications will be accepted throughout the year
Intended year of study
ID Number offi ce use
S E C T I O N 2 – S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L R E C O R D
Name of School Country
Highest Secondary School qualifi cation Date completed (Month) (Year)
I am currently attempting a fi nal year qualifi cation. Date results will be available (Month) (Year)
Name of ExaminationA verifi ed copy of results is required
S E C T I O N 3 – E N G L I S H L A N G U A G E P R O F I C I E N C Y
Please tick all options that apply to you
English is my fi rst language English was the medium of instruction of my previous (years) study. Documentary evidence required
I have already applied to study English at the UOW Pathways College. If yes, what is the start date for the English programme
I have taken an English profi ciency test (IELTS or TOEFL or equivalent)
Test date English test name Documentary evidence required
Overall result (if known) Writing band (if known)
I will take an English profi ciency test on (date) I am currently in level of English language study
at (Institution / School)
I have attached a letter from my English language teacher or academic professor
S E C T I O N 4 – T E R T I A R Y S T U D Y R E C O R D
Is this application for your fi rst year at a tertiary institution? Yes (go to Section 5) No (complete this section)
Complete details if you are enrolling or have previously enrolled at another university, college of education, polytechnic, wānanga, or private training establishment overseas or in New Zealand. Verifi ed copy of academic records supplied.
Year Institution Country Qualifi cation Years enrolled Qualifi cation completed
From To Yes ✔ Year
If you are applying for an undergraduate programme and have previously studied at a tertiary institution, you may be eligible for credit from your previous study. Credit is not usually available for Foundation Studies or Graduate and Postgraduate Certifi cates and Diplomas. For further information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/sasd/enrolment/credit.shtml
S E C T I O N 5 – M A I N A C T I V I T Y
Indicate your main activity on 1 October last year. Tick only one
Secondary school student
Unemployed or other benefi ciary
Wage or salary earner
Self-employed
University student
Polytechnic student
Blind
Deaf
Head injury
Other, please describe
Hearing impaired
Medical
Mental health
College of education student
Houseperson or retired
Overseas
Wānanga student
Private training establishment student
Physical / mobility
RSI / OOS (Occupational Overuse)
Specifi c learning disability
Speech
Temporary
Visually impaired
S E C T I O N 6 – D I S A B I L I T I E S
Do you live with long term effects of injury, illness or disability? Yes NoFor further information visit www.waikato.ac.nz/disability
Type of disability. Tick as applicable
Choice of Qualification
A P P L I C A N T ’ S I N F O R M A T I O N
Full name
S E C T I O N 7 . 1 – F I R S T C H O I C E O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N
Proposed start date Year Summer School, January Semester A, February Semester B, July
Exchange / Study Abroad students please indicate which semesters Semester A Semester B Semesters A + B
Qualifi cation
School of Study / Faculty / College
Major / Field / Subject 1
2
Do you expect to complete your qualifi cation this year? Yes, I need papers or points to complete No
Do you want to apply for credit for papers taken at another university or tertiary institution? Yes No
S E C T I O N 7 . 2 – S E C O N D C H O I C E O F Q U A L I F I C A T I O N
In case you are unsuccessful in your fi rst choice of qualifi cation, please give an alternative choice.
Qualifi cation
School of Study / Faculty / College
Major / Field / Subject 1
2
S E C T I O N 8 – D E C L A R A T I O N
I declare that the information I have provided in this application and in any attached documentation is true and correct and that I have personally completed the form and am the sole author of the student statement and resume. I have not withheld any information which could have a bearing on my enrolment or the conditions of my enrolment.
I understand that all documents submitted with this application become the property of the University of Waikato and will not be returned
to me. I agree to supply any further documentation requested by the University of Waikato for the purpose of my enrolment.
I have read the statement regarding the Privacy Act 1993 and I understand that the University of Waikato will hold, use and disclose information which I have provided as explained in that statement. I also understand that I have the right to have access to information about me held by the University of Waikato and to request correction of that information, in the terms provided for under the Privacy Act 1993. Relevant information may be disclosed to my parents, caregivers, agent and/or homestay family. Students over 18 years – I consent to my academic results being provided to my parents and/or to an institution at which I am enrolled or their authorised agency.
Some personal information will be used by the Ministry of Education in an authorised information matching programme for the purposes of the National Student Index. I agree to comply with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International students.
All International Students in New Zealand are required to have travel and medical insurance for the duration of their studies.
Signature Date
S E C T I O N 9 – P A Y M E N T O F F E E S
How do you intend to pay for your studies? The University of Waikato cannot provide fi nancial assistance.
Private funds Exchange agreement
Study Abroad agreement Scholarship (Please complete section below)
Other (Please state)
Have you been awarded any scholarship/s Yes No
Name of scholarship
or
Will you be applying for scholarship/s Yes No
Name of scholarship (if known)
If your scholarship is unsuccessful do you still wish to be considered for study as a privately funded student? Yes No
If you have been awarded a scholarship, you are required to provide evidence of the award, such as a letter of notifi cation from your
sponsoring agent.
ID Number (if known) offi ce use
S E C T I O N 1 0 – I N F O R M A T I O N I N S U P P O R T O F Y O U R A P P L I C A T I O N
THIS SECTION IS COMPULSORY
Please write a statement (100-300 words) explaining why you are interested in your proposed programme of study. If you have relevant work or life experience, provide an outline of this experience. This information is used to assist the School of Study / Faculty / College when making selection decisions. Ensure that your statement is relevant to both your fi rst and second choice of qualifi cation. Please detail any outstanding extra curricular activities such as sporting, cultural, or community achievements and scholarships.
You can substitute a separate document for this page if you wish.
Note:
• New Teacher Education applicants do not complete this section. Please go to Section 10 in the Teacher Education Supplementary form.
• Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design applicants need to complete a 500-600 word typed statement outlining your life experiences and your future goals and aspirations.
• Bachelor of Law applicants need to complete a 200-300 word written statement.
• Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Business Administration applicants need to complete the MPhil, PhD, MBA supplementary form.
Advertisement
Agent
Brochure
Education Fair / Expo
Embassy / Trade offi ce
English Language School
Friend / Family
Internet
Newspaper article
Other Institution
Other University
School / College
Seminar
Waikato visit
S E C T I O N 1 1
Where have you heard about the University of Waikato in the past 12 months?
W h a t i s a v e r i f i e d d o c u m e n t ?
A verifi ed copy is a photocopied document signed by someone of suitable standing such as a Justice of the Peace, Solicitor, Barrister or Court Registrar.
This person will need to see the original document and will check that the photocopy is a genuine, unaltered copy. They will then sign, date and stamp the photocopy with an offi cial stamp, or will write “certifi ed original sighted and this is a true copy of that original”.
University staff at the Student Information Centre can also verify your documents.
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot send in a photocopy of a verifi ed copy or fax a verifi ed copy. We need the original version of the verifi ed copy ie, the verifi cation name, signature and date, must be original. The University does not return these documents. Once received, they become part of your University record.
Please do not submit original documents, keep them for your own personal records.
You must attach documentary evidence (in English) of all qualifi cations, including results of studies currently being undertaken.If photocopies are provided, they must be verifi ed/notarised. Verifi ed/notarised copies must:
1. be stamped with an offi cial seal or stamp
2. bear the printed name and signature of the person verifying the copy; and
3. have the date when the copy was verifi ed.
C H E C K L I S T
Foundation Bachelors Graduate Studies Degree Studies
Completed and signed my application form
Verifi ed copy of my passport
Student statement
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Original evidence of English language profi ciency (either IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
Verifi ed or original copy of secondary school results (high school transcripts)
Verifi ed or original copy of academic transcripts for each year of tertiary study (if you with to apply for credit for any previous study you will have to provide ORIGINAL academic transcripts – you may also be required to provide full course descriptions for previous tertiary study)
Verifi ed graduation certifi cate or proof of graduation for each level of education completed
Two letters of recommendation (from work and/or academic references to be written on company or school/university letterhead)
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Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students
The University of Waikato has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international
Fees and Costs
International students are required to pay a tuition fee for each course they are enrolled in. These fees are listed in the International Prospectus and online at www.waikato.ac.nz/enrol/fees.shtml In addition, students are required to pay course material charges, Building, Student Services, U Leisure levy and Waikato Student Union fee and other administrative charges. Students are also required to have an additional NZ $10,000 – NZ $15,000 per year for living expenses for each year of study.
Fees Protection Policy
The University is governed by the Public Finance Act, the Education Act and University Council regulations in regard to student fees. An individual fee account is maintained for each enrolled student. In the event that the University is not able to offer an academic programme for the semester intake indicated on the student’s Offer of Place, any funds due to the individual will be refunded.
Refund Policy
Pre-paid tuition fees
International students are required by the New Zealand Immigration Service to pre-pay one year’s tuition fees to the University of Waikato in order to be granted a student visa. This policy details the process for refunding these funds if (i) the student travels to New Zealand anddoes not complete their enrolment, or (ii) completes the fi rst semesterof study and does not enrol in the second semester of study and they have a student permit valid for one year. All students must apply in writing for a refund of their pre-paid tuition fees to the Director,Student and Academic Services Division. An administration chargeof 10%, including GST, is withheld from the refund of pre-paid tuition fees for students not enrolling at the University of Waikato.Full details of this policy should be read and understood beforepayment is made. Full details are available online athttp://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/admission/internationalstudents.html
Refunds after completing enrolment
To receive a refund of tuition fees after students have completed their enrolment, students need to apply to their School of Study/Faculty by 5.00pm on the following deadlines. Summer School – the fi rst Friday of the relevant teaching period. Semester A papers – the second Friday of semester A, semester B papers – the second Friday of semester B.Full details of this policy are available online athttp://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/admission/changeofenrolment.html
Enrolment Regulations
Prior to enrolling at the University of Waikato, all students must have read and understood the enrolment regulations at the University of Waikato. These can be found on the University’s website athttp://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/admission/index.html
Termination of Enrolment
At the time they enrol, students are required to sign a Student Declaration agreeing to abide by the regulations of the University of Waikato as published in the University of Waikato Calendar. The Student Discipline Regulations provide the framework for addressing alleged breaches of University regulations by students and for applying penalties where breaches are substantiated. Full details of these regulations should be read and understood at the time of enrolment. Full details are available online at http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz/policies/discipline.html
Student Visas and Permits
All international students must hold a valid student permit for the duration of their studies. Full details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the Immigration New Zealand, and can be viewed on the website at www.immigration.govt.nz
Compulsory Medical and Travel Insurance
All international Students must have appropriate and current Health and Travel Insurance. Your insurance must be continuous for your full period of study in New Zealand. Without appropriate insurance you will not be able to enrol. This is a requirement of the New Zealand Ministry of Education’s Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (the Code). The Code is very specifi c about students’ requirements for cover while they are in New Zealand and can beviewed on www.minedu.govt.nz/
How can I get appropriate insurance cover?
1. You can buy insurance through the University. We have arranged an insurance programme (StudentSafe–University) specifi cally for international students with Marsh Ltd, one of the world’s largest insurance broking companies, OR
2. You may opt to purchase one of the alternative approved policies. You can view these alternative approved policies onwww.waikato.ac.nz/international/policies/insurance.shtml
If you purchase one of these, you must supply the University witha Certifi cate of Insurance at least 4 weeks prior to your enrolment.
Buying insurance through the University
No application form is required for cover under the StudentSafe –University Insurance Programme. The premium will be charged with your tuition fees which you will pay when you enrol; in 2010 it is$264.60 per semester. If you travel to New Zealand within31 days of your course start date, StudentSafe – University insurance begins automatically as soon as you leave home (subject to pre-existing conditions of health and general exclusions as detailed on the Master Policy Wording – see below webpage for details). It is therefore not necessary to buy insurance before coming to New Zealand. StudentSafe–University insures you during your course, provides 31 days cover at the end of the course if returning to your home country permanently, or 90 days cover until you re-enrol if you are just returning home for the holidays. Further information on the StudentSafe –University insurance programme is available atwww.waikato.ac.nz/international/policies/isurance.shtml
Please note: Your insurance will cover you for minor unforeseen events which occur on your way to New Zealand, eg lost baggage or fl ight delays. Please keep your receipts and any necessary information if this happens – you can see a Student Adviser at the on your arrival at the University who can assist you with a claim. For those choosing StudentSafe – University, to be eligible for this special travel cover you must travel to New Zealand within 31 days of your course start date.
Accident insurance
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC websiteat www.acc.co.nz
Orientation
A compulsory orientation programme will take place during the week prior to classes starting. The programme is designed to give you practical information on studying at the University of Waikato and living inNew Zealand. It will also give you the opportunity to meet with other students and staff of the university. Details will be given to you on arrival in New Zealand, can be collected from the International Centre, or viewed on www.waikato.ac.nz/international/students/prospective/
orientation.shtml
Return completed form with all verifi ed copy documents to:
Postal address:
Enrolment Offi ce
The University of Waikato
Private Bag 3105
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Fax: +64 7 838 4377
Physical address:
Enrolment Offi ce
Student Information Centre
Gate 5
Hillcrest Road
Hamilton
New Zealand
Email: intladmin@waikato.ac.nz
Supplementary Form for MPhil, PhD, EdD, SJD Application
S E C T I O N 1 – A P P L I C A N T ’ S I N F O R M A T I O N
Family name
First name/s
Please attach your initial research proposal, including the proposed fi eld and depth of study, resources required and planned timetable.
(Guidelines on preparing the proposal are available from departments, the postgraduate student handbook and www.waikato.ac.nz/
sasd/fi les/pdf/postgraduate/form_2.pdf). This application form and proposal must be passed to the Chief Supervisor for completion
and endorsement.
S E C T I O N 2 – P R O P O S E D R E S E A R C H T O P I C
Proposed research topic
Please note that this must be from the fi rst day of a month and that it is not possible to backdate an application for more than two months.
Proposed start date of PhD / MPhil / EdD / SJD
The following sections should be completed by the supervisors, the chairpersons of departments and the Faculty/School of Study representatives.
Supervisory panel
All members of the supervisory panel must sign below to indicate their availability and suitability to supervise the research outlined in the attached proposal. The minimum supervisory requirements are two University of Waikato staff members for the PhD and one University of Waikato staff member for the MPhil. Members of the supervisory panel who are not members of staff of the University of Waikato must include a brief CV outlining their experience supervising graduate/higher degrees students and research experience, especially current research projects.
S E C T I O N 3 – C H I E F S U P E R V I S O R
Full name
Department
Are you on the University of Waikato Chief Supervisors register? Yes No
Have you attended a postgraduate studies workshop? Yes No Academic title
Phone Email
Candidates proposed paper code (ie ENMP 900) Signature
S E C T I O N 4 – O T H E R M E M B E R S O F S U P E R V I S O R Y P A N E L
1. Full name
Department / Institute address
Are you on the University of Waikato Supervisors register? Yes No If ‘No’ please attach a CV
Academic title and qualifi cations
Phone Email
Signature
2. Full name
Department / Institute address
Are you on the University of Waikato Supervisors register? Yes No If ‘No’ please attach a CV
Academic title and qualifi cations
Phone Email
Signature
3. Full name
Department / Institute address
Are you on the University of Waikato Supervisors register? Yes No If ‘No’ please attach a CV
Academic title and qualifi cations
Phone Email
Signature
S E C T I O N 5 – A P P R O VA L B Y C H A I R P E R S O N S
Please note that, if the applicant is enrolled in more than one department, chairpersons of both departments must complete this form and the EFTS section of this form.
Department 1
Name of Chairperson
Department
The applicant satisfi es the academic requirements (honours or masters degree with a minimum of second class honours (division 1) in the appropriate
subject(s) for study in this department). Yes No
Adequate supervision is available Yes No
Adequate resources are available Yes No
Special arrangements will be required for the application to undertake the purposed research in this department (please explain on a separate sheet).
Yes No
EFTS apportionment % of EFTS
Signature Date
Department 2
Name of chairperson
Department
The applicant satisfi es the academic requirements (honours or masters degree with a minimum of second class honours (division 1) in the appropriate
subject(s) for study in this department). Yes No
Adequate supervision is available Yes No
Adequate resources are available Yes No
Special arrangements will be required for the application to undertake the purposed research in this department (please explain on a separate sheet).
Yes No
EFTS apportionment % of EFTS
Signature Date
S E C T I O N 6 – A P P R O VA L B Y S C H O O L O R F A C U L T Y P O S T G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S R E P R E S E N TA T I V E
I recommend / do not recommend the applicant for registration for the degree of PhD MPhil EdD SJD
Comments (including suggested academic conditions for conditional enrolment)
Signature Date
Please return the completed form to the Enrolment Offi ce,
The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
Scanned applications and documents may be sent to intladmin@waikato.ac.nz but must be followed by paper application.
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Private Bag 3105
Hamilton 3240
New Zealand
Website: www.waikato.ac.nz
Phone: +64 7 838 4176
Fax: +64 7 838 4504
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