The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies programme is your first step towards studying a Bachelor or higher degree with us.

 

Our integrated approach to Foundation Studies means that your first step is as a University of Auckland student.

 

Enrol in a Foundation Studies programme and receive:

• An offer of place for the Foundation Studies programme
• A conditional offer of place for an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Auckland
   

Be a student of University of Auckland from day 1!
To enter a University of Auckland undergraduate programme:

• Complete the Foundation Studies programme successfully
• Score the required aggregate mark set by the faculty of your degree choice across four academic subjects in Foundation Studies
• Achieve a minimum English (EAP) score of 70% (B grade), or 50% in English (EAP) with IELTS 6.5 overall and no band below 6.0 (or equivalent)
   

Modules

Subjects

For a smooth transition to the University of Auckland, it is important to select the right subjects based on your intended undergraduate degree. Learn about the different degrees available under each faculty and the recommended or compulsory subjects for each.
 

Recommended subjects are those that are useful for degree preparation, but not required to gain entry. Compulsory subjects are those that are needed to gain entry to a degree.
 

Education & Social Work

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university for Education – ranked 27th in the world*, and the only New Zealand university to feature in the global top 50. Our staff are nationally and internationally recognised for their teaching and research, and our graduates are sought after by employers in local and global markets.
 

How the programme is delivered
We use leading online learning platforms to ensure you have the most effective and intuitive learning experience 
 

As well as enhancing your critical thinking and analytical skills, your degree will equip you with strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills and cross-cultural understanding.
 

In your first year, you’ll be introduced to design through drawing and making, including both hand and digital techniques. You’ll also be introduced to the history and theory of architecture, sustainable design and materiality. You’ll have the chance to explore construction principles, which we apply in studio courses and inside our workshops. Two General Education courses will give you the chance to supplement your studies in subject areas of your choice.
 

In second year and beyond, you’ll learn more about architectural design, media, materials and sustainable practice. You’ll also expand your understanding of historical precedent and theories of architecture, and be introduced to project management (i.e., getting buildings built).
 

Knowledge and Practice

• Demonstrate and apply a breadth of knowledge across disciplines, as well as specialist knowledge within one or more of them, while recognising the relevancy of this knowledge within a global context.
• Critical thinking
• Analyse and critique theory and practice to develop well-reasoned arguments. 
   

Solution seeking

• Identify and frame problems using analytical skills to create and evaluate innovative solutions.
• Communication and engagement
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in diverse business contexts using multiple formats.
• Independence and integrity
• Respond professionally and ethically, demonstrating a capacity for independent thought and learning.
• Social and environmental responsibility
• Recognise the significance of the principal 
   

Interactive self-study
Complete the pre-learning tasks that are assigned on Blackboard and Microsoft Teams to prepare for your live lessons. 
 

Live Microsoft Teams video lessons (full class)

Your teachers will conduct classes in real time via Microsoft Teams and work through the assigned tasks together. 
 

Self-directed learning

Work on broader learning tasks such as reviewing recorded classes, making notes and undertaking additional reading.
 

Blackboard is our core platform for the University of Auckland International College’s online delivery. It is a versatile application that offers several tools including video, interactive quizzes and tests, student journals and discussion forums –?all live and fully interactive with the teacher.