These are programmes which do not require University Entrance.

Please note: Information about certificates and diplomas offered by the Faculty of Education is available on the Faculty's website.

Certificate of University Preparation

The Certificate of University Preparation (CUP) is a programme for domestic students (New Zealand citizens or permanent residents) who do not gain university entrance at Year 13 or who have left school without formal qualifications and wish to return to study. The programme is taught full-time over one trimester (or part-time over two trimesters) and aims to prepare students for successful degree-level study.

The CUP is offered each trimester, i.e. February, July, and November. School-leavers wishing to be accepted into the CUP will normally have completed Year 13 or its equivalent. Non-school-leavers will need to produce evidence that they have a suitable background and will benefit from enrolling in the programme.

For further information contact:

University Preparation
Phone 0-4-463 7448
Email: address

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Certificate in English Language Proficiency

This is a 12-week programme of intensive English language study for students whose first language is not English and who have an intermediate or advanced knowledge of English. The course is offered three times each year. For more information please visit the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' webpage.

School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Phone 0-4-463 5255
Email: address

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Tohu Māoritanga

The Tohu Māoritanga provides a foundation in three areas: Māori language, culture and society, and tikanga (customs and practice).

The Tohu Māoritanga is designed as an introduction to university-level study in the area of Māori Studies. For more information please visit the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' webpage.

Te Kawa a Māui
Room 102, 50 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Tel: 04-463-5314
Fax: 04-463-5243
Email: address

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