THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
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Tertiary Foundation Certificate Programme
THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
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The University of Auckland Tertiary Foundation Certificate Programme prepares students for tertiary studies. Because it is taught here, by University of Auckland staff, it is a particularly good pathway for acceptance into degree courses at this university. It is a bridging course that is particularly suitable for adults wishing to return to education. The programme consists of two semesters study. In the first semester, students take four subjects. English and Mathematics are compulsory, and students choose two others from Geography, History, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. In the second semester, students continue studies in three subjects. Any of the subjects chosen lead to degree courses at first year level. Who are the Students?Students come from many backgrounds, seeking adult education. Recently these have included: |
The students range in age from late teens to over fifty. They all have in common a need for formal entrance qualifications for successful university study : the university may be a more appropriate environment for this, rather than a return to secondary school as an adult student.
Then The University of Auckland's Tertiary Foundation Certificate Programme is for YOU
.You will be part of a big university, but at the same time, you will be part of a small friendly group. Your own tutors will teach you, and your fellow students will support you.
You will find it easy to make good friends with a wide range of people all committed to starting learning again. You will be able to help one another with your studies, and to socialise together.
You are expected to make a commitment to some intensive hard work. You must attend all classes every week, do homework that is set, and hand in your assignments on time. You should think about the programme as a job, because including individual study, it will take up at least 40 hours of your time every week. Remember though, that the university semesters are only twelve weeks long.
The programme follows the university semesters. Students will take four 2-point courses in the first semester, and three or four 2-point courses in the second semester. Students who successfully gain 14 points over the year, by passing 7 courses, will be awarded the University of Auckland Tertiary Foundation Certificate.
Entry to a degree course at the University of Auckland will still be possible for some students who complete the year's study in the UoATFC Programme, but who are not awarded the certificate.
If you would like more information about the UoATFC Programme, you can contact the Co-ordinator, Reina Whaitiri, ph 3737599, extension 87335, or the Secretary, Gill Stringer, ph 3737599, extension 84145.
What is Tertiary Foundation Certificate Mathematics? |  Enrolment day |
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This mathematics course is one part of the UoATFC
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