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 Diplomas & Certificates page.
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Contacts
Student Recruitment & Course Advice
Phone 0-4-463 5374 or 0800 VIC UNI
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
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.
School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
Phone 0-4-463 5255
Email: address
Tohu Māoritanga
The Tohu Māoritanga provides a foundation in three areas: Māori language, culture and society, and tikanga (customs and practice).
It can be completed in one year if your competency in te reo is equivalent to 14 NCEA Level 2 credits or Sixth Form-level Te Reo Māori - otherwise it may take two years.
The Tohu Māoritanga is designed as an introduction to university-level study in the area of Māori Studies. A university entrance qualification is not required, as long as you are aged 16 years or over. So, if you left school before doing exams, or have been away from formal classes and are unsure if you can handle studying again, the Tohu Māoritanga offers you the opportunity to try out university study.
The Tohu Māoritanga can be studied on its own as a valuable introduction to taha Māori, or, when completed, can give you up to 90 points towards a Bachelor of Arts degree at Victoria if you wish to pursue further studies.
Te Kawa a Māui
Room 102, 50 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn Campus
Tel: 04-463-5314
Fax: 04-463-5243
Email: address