Certificate in
Foundation Studies
Registered as UP International College Foundation Studies Programme
Prepare to study at university
- Skills for studying, in English
- Academic reading and writing
- Learn about academic integrity, e.g. APA referencing
- Learn presentation skills and meet new friends in group projects
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Learn independent study skills
Programme delivery
Partnered with AUT, UP Education has been delivering foundation programmes for over 20 years. All teachers are trained and registered with the Teachers Council of New Zealand.
We also place great emphasis on student welfare and ensure a high standard of care. Our dedicated staff are experienced in looking after the educational, practical and social needs of students.
Subjects
Core subjects
In this subject, students will:
- Engage in academic discussions and improve their presentation skills
- Develop language and research skills that are necessary for writing academic essays
- Practise a range of strategies for reading and understanding complex academic texts
- Develop summary and paraphrasing skills
- Use citations and references in the APA Style
- Practise critical thinking and independent study skills that are essential for successful university studies
- Learn to take effective notes using a range of strategies and techniques
- Undertake independent research
Topics include:
- Study skills
- Exam techniques
- Academic listening and note-taking
- Listening for organisation in lectures
- Lecture comprehension and note-taking practice
- Microsoft Word Intermediate – Advanced
- Microsoft Excel Intermediate – Advanced
- PowerPoint
- Referencing (The Harvard System)
- Research project
- The case study (case analysis report)
- Oral presentations
Topics include:
- Geographical features of New Zealand
- New Zealand social customs
- Consumer issues in New Zealand
- Education
- New Zealand politics
- Treaty of Waitangi
- Major historical events
- Conservation in New Zealand
- The New Zealand legal system
- Employment in New Zealand
Elective subjects: Not all subjects may be offered each term
Mathematics
If you want to apply for an Engineering degree, you must do this subject. The course is about the part of mathematics in which letters and other general symbols are used to represent in formulae and equations.
If you want to apply for an Engineering degree, you must do this subject. The course looks at collecting, analysing, interpreting and presenting data.
Sciences
Elective subjects: Not all subjects may be offered each term
Arts
There are two courses, one about social media and one about film studies.
In this course you will develop your ideas and skills to use in an application portfolio of work for AUT’s undergraduate Art and Design and Architecture programmes.
In this course you will learn about the Design industry, the history of Design and how it affects different societies.
In this course you will study modern New Zealand history and get to know the country you are studying and living in.
Commerce
This course looks at the behaviour of decision takers within the economy, such as individuals, households and firms.
This course looks at large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
This course looks at the business of promoting and selling products or services.
This course looks at organisational behaviour and managing resources.
In this course you will look at the history of the industry and also about sustainability issues.
Assessments
We prepare students for assessments that will get them into AUT’s degree programmes.
Our assessments are benchmarked against international standards and are a stepping stone to achievement.
All assessments are internally assessed. The final mark for subjects is made up of a combination of tests, assignments, projects and presentations.
Orientation
Orientation is a great way to start your study journey. During your orientation, you will be provided with a range of information of the support services we provide, living, studying, and working in New Zealand, your timetable and study materials, etc.
Please note that at Online Orientation, we strongly recommend a laptop with Windows system and installed with Google Chrome as the browser for the best user experience.
