About the course

If you do not have the academic requirements for admission to University, you can apply to enrol in the Certificate in Foundation Studies. Successful completion of this two-semester qualification will give you admission to University and prepare you for undergraduate study. If you do not have the academic requirements for admission to University, you can apply to enrol in the Certificate in Foundation Studies. Successful completion of this two-semester qualification will give you admission to University and prepare you for undergraduate study. To complete the Certificate you will do eight courses - four compulsory courses that focus on academic language, study and research skills and four elective courses from your area of academic interest. Elective courses can be chosen from Business, Science, Health and Humanities/Social Science pathways (subject to academic approval). On successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Studies you will be eligible for admission to unrestricted undergraduate programmes at Massey University and other New Zealand universities. If you are intending to take an undergraduate degree with additional subject or portfolio requirements, you should contact the University for advice. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Off-campus
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Mount Cook
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Off-campus
Summer (November), 2024	Albany
Summer (November), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Off-campus
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Mount Cook
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Off-campus
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Off-campus
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Mount Cook
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Off-campus

　　

How to apply

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Massey University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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