University of Canterbury · Christchurch, New Zealand

Certificate in Foundation Studies (CertFounStudies)

Campus Diploma Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Diploma

Starts

JuneOctoberFebruary

Introduction

Certificate in Foundation Studies (CertFounStudies) is a Diploma program taught at University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Intake: JuneOctoberFebruary. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (8 months) options.

The University of Canterbury offers the Certificate in Foundation Studies to complete the equivalent of your final year in high school and pathway into a degree at UC. The programme replaces the final year of high school and gives a focused pathway into bachelor’s degrees at UC.

It is structured across two trimesters and includes a set of core courses for academic skills and knowledge at a university level, a numeracy elective, and three courses from an area of focus in Arts, Business, Engineering, or Science. The certificate provides a supportive, immersive on-campus experience in New Zealand. It is delivered exclusively by UC International College (UCIC).

After completing the Certificate in Foundation Studies, you can apply for one of UC’s bachelor’s degrees.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Certificate in Foundation Studies (CertFounStudies) at University of Canterbury for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Canterbury.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Canterbury as pre-requiste for admission in Certificate in Foundation Studies (CertFounStudies).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

International student entry into the Certificate in Foundation Studies at UC varies by country and/or region. See your specific entry requirements.

You will also need to meet our English language entry requirements with the equivalent of IELTS 5.5, with no band below 5.0.

Foundation Studies outcomes: Upon completing the Certificate in Foundation Studies, you can apply for one of UC's Bachelor's degrees.

equivalent of IELTS 5.5, with no band below 5.0