Why Study This Programme at Massey

• Designed for students who do not meet direct undergraduate entry requirements
• Builds strong foundation in:
  • Academic English
  • Study skills
  • Subject knowledge
• On successful completion, you get guaranteed entry into most undergraduate degrees
• Flexible duration (faster or extended depending on intake)

 

Programme Structure / Subjects

The programme consists of Core Courses + Pathway Courses (120 credits total):

Core Courses (60 credits)

• Academic English
• Information Technology for Academic Studies
• Introduction to Academic Communication
• Socio-cultural Context of New Zealand

Focus:

• Academic writing & communication
• Research and presentation skills
• Understanding New Zealand culture

 

Pathway Courses (60 credits)

Students choose ONE pathway:

Business Pathway

• Accounting Fundamentals
• Economics Fundamentals
• Management Fundamentals
• General Mathematics

 

Science Pathway

• Biology Fundamentals
• Chemistry Fundamentals
• Mathematics Fundamentals
• Physics Fundamentals

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

• No formal specialisation
• Pathway-based:
  • Business pathway
  • Science pathway

 

Highlights of the Programme

• Direct pathway to undergraduate study
• Strong focus on:
  • Academic skills
  • English development
• Flexible duration (8–12 months)
• Designed specifically for international students
• Small classes and strong academic support

 

Career Outcomes

This is a pathway qualification, not a final career degree

After completion, students can progress to:

• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Food Technology
• Bachelor of Information Sciences

 

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• Must complete:
  • 120 credits (60 core + 60 pathway)
• Includes:
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
  • Labs (for science students)
• Important:
  • Guaranteed entry only applies to unrestricted degrees
  • Competitive programmes require additional criteria

 

Final Summary

The Foundation Certificate (International) – FCert(Int) at Massey University is ideal if you:

• Do not meet direct entry into a bachelor’s degree
• Need to improve English + academic skills
• Want a structured pathway into university study

This programme stands out because it offers:

• Flexible duration (8–12 months)
• Guaranteed progression to many degrees
• Strong academic preparation for international students