Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand

International Prospectus 2014  a study experience thatWelcome! will stay with you for life Wellington is a great city in which to live and study. With its scenic hills and natural harbour, the capital city of New Zealand has unrivalled cultural, economic and political dimensions, and offers all the benefits of a major city in a safe, compact environment.

Victoria University ranks first in New Zealand for research quality (2013 Performance-Based Research Fund), and in the 2013 QS World Rankings is placed in the top 150 universities in 12 subjects. Our teaching and research is built on a proud tradition of academic excellence and is geared to meet the challenges of the current millennium, guided by staff who are world leaders in their fields.

Victoria has been the academic heart of the region for over 100 years and continues to produce high-quality graduates well equipped to become the new generation of scholars, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business and civic leaders.

At Victoria, you will join a warm, open and diverse community of students from over 100 countries. We have excellent support networks built up from over 50 years of looking after the needs of international students.

I welcome you to Victoria University and wish you the very best in your studies. I hope you enjoy your time here and take the opportunity we offer to achieve academic excellence.

Professor Roberto Rabel Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) The Hunter Building, Kelburn campus

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2 Victoria University, 8 A Victoria Degree 28 Scholarships 45 Application Form Wellington and 10 Faculty of 30 Estimated Fees + New Zealand Architecture + Entry 4 Research Design Requirements Enterprise, 12 Victoria 36 Enhance your apply Innovation studies Business School Degree 6 Sustainability Faculty of Pathway welcome 14 38 and Community Education Programmes Engagement 16 Faculty of 39 International Engineering Programmes 18 Faculty of 40 Victoria Humanities + + services fees International Social Sciences 41 Student Support + 20 Faculty of Law Facilities 22 New Zealand 42 Accommodation School of Music 43 Living Costs + 24 Faculty of Science Budget 26 Faculty of 45 Contact Details Graduate Research Contents ☛ Welcome to Victoria Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s top ranked university for research quality1

Victoria University... Wellington...

++has internationally recognised ++has over 21,000 students ++is a popular destination for young courses and degrees, ranked in the including 3,000 international people seeking a fun place to live world’s top 150 universities in students during their studies and while 12 subjects2 entering the graduate job market ++is a leading international ++offers a quality education research centre – this research ++is a beautiful, vibrant, safe and modelled on the highly successful is integrated into our teaching fun city – one of the world’s top 10 British framework – one that programmes cities for personal safety3 emphasises creative thought and ++has seven faculties on ++offers the perfect mix of urban heightened world knowledge four campuses convenience and natural surrounds ++teaches skills for getting ahead – it has the feel of a big city – leadership, communication, without the traffic, queues, creative and critical thinking pollution or population pressures

Kelburn Campus overlooks the Pipitea Campus is in the heart of Te Aro Campus, the purpose-built Karori Campus is five to ten beautiful harbour city and is the the CBD and is home to schools home of the Schools of Architecture minutes’ drive from the city centre home of schools in science, specialising in law, government, and Design, is in the creative centre and is the home of schools engineering, and humanities and commerce, and professional of a design-oriented city, on the specialising in teacher education and social sciences, and the University’s development. fringe of its central business district. education studies. administration.

1. 2013 Performance-Based Research Fund 2. QS World Rankings by Subject, 2013 3. 2011 Mercer Quality of Living Survey – www.mercer.com/qualityoflivingpr#personalsafety

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Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s top ranked university for research quality1

Wellington... New Zealand...

++is a diverse and creative capital ++is the world’s most peaceful ++is a highly popular tourist with excellent facilities and country as ranked by the 2010 destination, known throughout a lively calendar of events global peace index the world for its natural beauty – throughout the year around one-third of its total land is ++values diversity of thinking, protected conservation land ++is compact and easy to get enterprise and quality of life – around on foot, or using its New Zealanders are renowned for ++has an internationally acclaimed excellent public transport system their open friendliness film industry, creating major blockbusters such as The Lord of ++is motivated and energised ++has a population of four million the Rings, King Kong, Avatar, Tintin by the intelligent vision of in a country the size of Japan (127 and The Hobbit its people – over 55% of million) or the UK (62 million) Wellington’s working population has a tertiary qualification Wellington – the political and cultural heartbeat of New Zealand.

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Number one in research Links with the city

Victoria is the top New Zealand Victoria University was ranked first in Victoria offers great opportunities for university for research in 2013, as ranked New Zealand in 17 of the 36 subject areas students to work with partners in it offers: business, Government, the public sector, by the New Zealand Government. ++ Biomedical Science law and science and technology This research informs our teaching at all ++ Chemistry levels – 678 of Victoria’s teaching staff ++ Communications, Journalism and organisations, fostering their networking, are actively involved in research, 70% of Media Studies creative and research skills and building ++ Computer Science, Information Technology, relationships for future careers. them at the highest ranked levels. Information Sciences ++ Design Viclink, the commercial arm of the University, supports students through grants for ++ Earth Sciences engagement in entrepreneurial ++ Ecology, Evolution and Behaviour activities and commercially ++ Economics viable research. They ++ English Language and Literature manage a broad range ++ History, History of Art, Classics and of spin-off ideas, Curatorial Studies licensing deals, joint ++ Music, Literary Arts and Other Arts ventures and ++ Physics businesses, from clean- ++ Political Science, International Relations tech companies such as and Public Policy Wetox and bio-tech businesses such as Pacific ++ Psychology Marine Bioactives through to ++ Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work, the resilience-boosting Criminology and Gender Studies efforts of Umbrella + Theatre and Dance, Film, Television and + Health, a business Multimedia Studies Daniel Tomicek BE (Hons) idea which Victoria’s Faculty of Law was named the leading originated from As part of his final-year research, law school in New Zealand for research quality. the School of Bachelor of Engineering student Daniel Psychology. Tomicek developed a low-cost solution for Victoria was ranked second in: Foreign engineers to monitor the damage inflicted Languages and Linguistics; Human Geography; on buildings during earthquakes by Pure and Applied Mathematics; Law; Māori harnessing the kinetic energy created. Knowledge and Development; Molecular, Cellular and Whole Organism Biology; Daniel worked with the national museum Philosophy; and Statistics. Te Papa to test his wireless vibration sensor using an exhibit which mimics the movement of earthquakes.

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Links with the city Supporting student initiative Summer research placements – Over the At Victoria you will find a supportive The Victoria University Entrepreneurship Club summer months, top students have the environment, focused on helping you helps students to access entrepreneurial opportunity to work on 10-week paid research resources, helps students share ideas and placements as part of the University’s Summer succeed in your goals. create start up businesses, and provides Research Scholarships Programme. Victoria The University offers a large number of research network opportunities with prominent partners with companies, government agencies scholarships, particularly at the postgraduate entrepreneurs – see www.facebook.com/ and professional groups across New Zealand level – see page 26. Each faculty also has a VicEnterpreneursClub giving students the opportunity to gain number of scholarships and awards to support Vic Careers can assist you with careers advice - practical experience and develop their research student endeavour. Additional funding from the general exploration of career ideas skills and interests. supports student participation at all levels in and the career implications of subject choices, national and international competitions, to details of specific jobs, employers, or delegations and projects. Faculties encourage postgraduate courses. James McNab BDI student initiative and strongly support students in competitions In 2012, Bachelor of Design as a way of testing Innovation graduate James entrepreneurial and innovative McNab was awarded second- ideas and gaining practical equal in the international James experience which will Dyson Award which encourages enhance their graduate creative design engineering. prospects. James recognised a need for Through Victoria’s exchange better safety equipment for divers and leadership programmes, and developed the Revival Vest to you can participate in Meiyi Zhang MCA (Accounting + Commercial Law) minimise the risk of drowning, experiences that complement Meiyi, a tax consultant for Pricewaterhouse even if a divers loses consciousness. your study and help you Coopers (China), says that being at Victoria The Revival Vest uses smart fabric understand and for her BCA (Honours) programme and technology which triggers the establish your Master’s degree study was the best time of vest to inflate based on place in the her life. “I had high expectations for the changes in bodily world – see courses, lecturers and students, and the signs. page 36. programme fulfilled them all.” She says the Wellington environment strikes a great balance between study and lifestyle. “Victoria offered opportunities for me to learn, make friends, and decide my career path but, more importantly, also provided me opportunities to grow and exploit my potential in the academic field.”

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Star power Frozen assets

Every two years, the US Department of Energy incorporate energy-saving appliances and Victoria’s Antarctic Research Centre seeks to hosts the Solar Decathlon competition, renewable energy systems. improve understanding of Antarctic climate challenging university teams to demonstrate history and processes and their influence on the In 2011, a team of students Victoria travelled to inventive clean-energy solutions by building global climate system, especially New Zealand Washington DC to compete – the only team solar-powered houses that feature cost- and the South West Pacific region. This field ever selected from the southern hemisphere. effective, energy-efficient construction and provides exciting opportunities and challenges Their design of a solar-powered house – called attractive to young researchers, and is needed ‘First Light’ – which they constructed on-site, to provide a sound basis for international ultimately received third place overall. debate and policy development on global change issues.

Victoria University is an international leader in sustainability and climate change research and teaching, and is highly active in environmental initiatives, both locally and worldwide.

Hannah Blumhardt BA(Hons), LLB(Hons) Hannah completed her BA(Hons) in International Relations in 2012 and her LLB(Hons) in 2013. Her interests lie in the area of research, policy and advocacy on issues of social justice. During her studies, she completed several internships using the skills and critical thinking she developed at Community tree planting Victoria, including one at Oxfam NZ and in Every year, teams of Victoria Parliament. She also volunteers at the students work together to replant Whitireia Community Law Centre in Porirua. local forest with native trees and As President of the Victoria International plants, returning our landscape to its Development Society student club, she original form. organised a range of high-profile speaker Students work with local volunteers events and panel discussions on campus. who look after the land for an She is a founding member of Oppression indigenous trust, learning about the Watch Aotearoa, which addresses racism land’s history, environmental and oppression in the community. challenges and native tree species.

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New Zealand’s stunning natural environment is at the heart of teaching, research and study at Victoria

A kiwi saving kiwis

A centre of research excellence, the Antarctic Victoria Biotechnology Programme Director Dr grower, and Professor Iain Lamont and Associate Research Centre is located within the Faculty of David Ackerley is working to combat the PSA Professor Russell Poulter from the University of Science’s School of Geography, Environment disease that has ravaged New Zealand’s Otago, to research novel disease prevention and Earth Sciences, with which it shares $1 billion kiwifruit industry. PSA was detected in strategies. academic staff and facilities. The Centre New Zealand in late 2010 and has affected over “In one project, biotechnology Honours student contributes to both undergraduate and one third of our orchards, with the rate of Matt Storey is searching through the high- postgraduate teaching and research supervision spread continuing to increase. quality Psa genome sequence data generated by in sedimentology, glaciology, paleoclimatology Dr Ackerley is working with Seeka Kiwifruit our collaborators at Otago to identify promising and Antarctic affairs. Industries, New Zealand’s largest kiwifruit targets for gene deletion.”

A place of peace in the Pacific

Over a decade of civil war, many of Bougainville’s schools and libraries were destroyed. In 2012, Victoria alumnus Lloyd Jones initiated the Bougainville Library Trust project to build a library and cultural centre for the island. Victoria university showed support for the project, with library staff providing assistance with developing a collection policy framework, putting processes in place for lending books and building local capability to provide library services.

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A victoria degree In a Victoria undergraduate degree, teaching is both Conjoint Degrees You can combine two undergraduate degrees at lecture and tutorial-based, by academics personally Victoria into a conjoint programme, and complete them in less time than two separate involved in research. Students learn how to be focused, degrees by cross-crediting up to 180 points. Entry into the conjoint programme normally independent, resourceful and forward thinking. occurs at the end of the first year of study of courses for both degrees and requiring at least Postgraduate research degrees apply these About Bachelor’s degrees a B- grade average. Students who do not qualities to individual research projects that have achieve this grade may carry on with both A Bachelor’s degree – also called a first or an relevance to, and an impact on, today’s world and degrees as a double degree programme, but undergraduate degree – is made up of courses, the many ways that humans interact with each would be advised to finish one degree first and some prescribed and some chosen by you. other and their environment – be it in science, do the second degree later. business, education, the arts or socially. A professional degree, such as a Bachelor of Victoria also offers specialist conjoint teaching Engineering or a Bachelor of Laws, has more As a Victoria graduate, you will have the programmes: Conjoint Bachelor of Arts/ prescribed courses. Others, such as the Bachelor knowledge, skills and confidence you need to Bachelor of Teaching, Conjoint Bachelor of Arts/ of Arts, have great flexibility in course choice. turn your scholarship into a career. Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT Most non-professional first degrees take three Education), and Conjoint Bachelor of Science/ First-year courses usually have up to three years to complete and require at least one Bachelor of Teaching. 50-minute lectures per week. There may also be specialist subject, called a major. one tutorial or laboratory/studio session per POINTS About Postgraduate degrees week. In tutorials, smaller groups of students Degrees at Victoria work on a points system, Victoria offers a variety of Diploma, Master’s and meet with a tutor to discuss work covered in with each course allocated a certain number of PhD programmes in almost all disciplines. lectures. A laboratory or studio is a longer, points. The total points required for a typical Postgraduate study normally requires good hands-on class, where students may work more three-year degree is 360, with a specified marks in your first degree, with a major in the actively together. For most courses, work is number of points required at each level in same area of study. However, all applications assessed by a combination of essays, in-class specified subject areas. tests and exams. are considered, and if necessary, a tailored MAJORS Graduate Diploma programme can be taken to THE ACADEMIC YEAR A major is the specialist subject of a degree. For give you the required background, as shown in Victoria University’s academic year is made up example: a Bachelor of Arts degree can have a the illustration on the opposite page. of three trimesters: major in History; a Bachelor of Science degree Graduate Diploma ++ Trimester 1: late February-early July can have a major in Physics. Most degrees allow A one-year bridging programme of coursework ++ Trimester 2: early July-mid November for a single or a double major. ++ Trimester 3: mid November-mid February* for students with a university degree, to Double Degrees broaden their knowledge in a particular subject The academic year begins in February with A double degree is the study of two degrees, area. Courses are often at undergraduate level. International Orientation. Most students begin either at the same time or consecutively. It is in Trimester 1 and study for two trimesters each possible to cross-credit up to 120 points. *Study in Trimester 3 is only available for specific year – from February to November. programmes – see pages 30-35 for programme intakes.

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perspective on existing scholarship or Standard pathway Alternative pathway methodology. YEARS There are a few coursework-based Master’s programmes – MIR, MAF, MIS, MBA and MPA. 1 Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree1 Two-year Master’s degrees – such as the MArch, 2 with insufficient background for coursework chosen postgraduate study MEd, MEnvStud, MMS – are specialist 3 programmes comprising one year each of coursework and research. Entry requires an appropriate undergraduate degree. UNDERGRADUATE Graduate diploma coursework Some post-experience Master’s programmes, such as the MBA and MMS, do not lead to a PhD. HonOURs2 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree 1 coursework Master’s3 3 coursework + research An advanced degree for students who intend to Master’s follow an academic or research career. 2 research 1. There are also four-year professional Bachelor’s degrees offered, such as the Admission requires a Master’s by research Bachelor of Laws (LLB), the Bachelor of degree (or in some cases a Bachelors degree Engineering (BE) and the conjoint 1 teaching degrees. with Honours with first class honours or second

POSTGRADUATE PhD 2. Two faculties offer Postgraduate class honours, first division), or a comparable 2 Diploma programmes as an alternative at least three years of research to their Honours programmes. qualification. Acceptance is also subject to the 3. Other kinds of Master’s programmes availability of staff for supervision, and 3 are also offered, see below. appropriate facilities. The candidate is required to prepare under Students who wish to do postgraduate study courses in the subject. It is normally only by supervision a substantial thesis that represents but do not have enough subject background coursework, but may include a research project. original research in an approved topic and from their undergraduate studies may first be Victoria offers Postgraduate Diplomas in contributes significantly to knowledge and required to complete a graduate diploma. Science and in Arts, and in specific subject understanding or application of knowledge. areas in other faculties. Research for a PhD is normally carried out over Bachelor’s Degree with Honours a minimum of three full-time years, culminating A one-year stand-alone programme of Master’s Degree in the presentation of a thesis on its conduct postgraduate courses and, in some cases, a Most Master’s degrees, such as the MA, MCom and results. research project. Admission is based on a and MSc, comprise one year of full-time For information on the PhD degree at Victoria strong academic performance at undergraduate research. Entry requires postgraduate admission requirements, the application level. Very high performing Honours graduates coursework in the same subject area. The process and scholarship funding, see the may be granted direct entry to a PhD degree. degree provides the opportunity to develop Faculty of Graduate Research website – advanced research skills and present findings in Postgraduate Diploma www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr a documented scholarly form such as a thesis. A one-year programme of postgraduate courses Research should make an independent that builds on the major of an undergraduate contribution to learning or offer a critical degree. Entry usually requires prerequisite

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Faculty of Architecture + Design Victoria University of Wellington’s award-winning entry to the US Solar Decathlon 2011 ++ The Faculty’s degrees align with The Faculty of Architecture and Design occupies effectively and generate concepts that both a central city location that offers world-class simplify and enrich the way people live. international and institutional standards exhibition spaces, lecture theatres, workshops, The Faculty has links with the world’s leading computer labs and design studios. The Faculty learning institutions and encourages students ++ We are leaders in the latest developments prides itself on teaching and research at the to take part in field trips and exchanges to in design education within a constantly highest level, producing building scientists, expand their design and research opportunities. changing global context – you will be taught architects and designers who develop ways to enhance the connection between the built by staff with international profiles and Choosing first-year undergraduate courses environment, people and technology. For detailed information on the degrees offered extensive professional experience Students are taught to test assumptions, take by the Faculty, including sample degrees that include first-year programmes, see risks and see things from new perspectives. Our Our mix of disciplines is unique in New www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad ++ graduates are able to think critically, practise Zealand and offers students new and exciting opportunities in design innovation Discipline qualification YEARS Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies 3 and the built environment Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments 0.5 Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments 1 Master of Architecture (Professional) 2 ++ We are located in one of Wellington’s PhD 3-4 landmark buildings – radically refurbished Architecture History and Theory Bachelor of Architectural Studies 3 Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments 0.5 and packed with the latest high-tech Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory 1 facilities, making it one of the best- Master of Architecture 1 equipped faculties of its type in Australasia PhD 3-4 Interior Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies 3 Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments 0.5 Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments 1 Master of Interior Architecture 2 PhD 3-4 Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies 3 Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments 0.5 Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments 1 Master of Landscape Architecture 2 PhD 3-4 Building Science Bachelor of Building Science 3 in Project Management or Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments 0.5 Sustainable Engineering Systems Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments 1 Master of Building Science 2 PhD 3-4 Culture+Context Bachelor of Design Innovation 3 Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation 1 Master of Design 1 Master of Design Innovation 2 FIND OUT MORE Industrial Design Bachelor of Design Innovation 3 Fees and entry requirements. . . . pages 30-31 Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation 1 Master of Design Innovation 2 www.victoria.ac.nz/fad Media Design Bachelor of Design Innovation 3 www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation 1 Master of Design 1 Master of Design Innovation 2 Design PhD 3-4

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“People are friendly, the coffee is great, and the city has parks and interesting public spaces all around and a safe and fun nightlife.”

Faculty of Architecture + Design

I chose to study Landscape Architecture I began my studies at Victoria in the Stacey Tampi at Victoria because I wanted to learn in a Foundation programme, and it was the Indonesia young country filled with aspirations and best transitional year from high school to Foundation Studies diversity. There is no doubt that I’m university. learning from the best – Wellington is the Bachelor of Architectural Studies in Landscape Architecture Throughout my degree, I have enjoyed the arts and cultural capital of New Zealand. design studio classes, which are guided by I enjoy living in a pedestrian city, where experience tutors who make you love everything is close – lots of galleries, cafés what you’re doing. Studying design and streets filled with creativity, and my doesn’t mean being a bookworm, as the favourite botanical garden. People are city itself is a literature – a canvas full of friendly, the coffee is great, and the city exciting and inspirational designs, a has parks and interesting public spaces all reward after a week of working hard! around and a safe and fun nightlife.

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VICTORIA Business School

A BCom can focus on more than one Victoria Business School (Faculty of Commerce) ++ engages with professional practice at the Choosing first-year BCom courses major – there are 13 from which to highest level – to understand, influence and Core courses are: ACCY 111 Accounting or choose – and can include a number of interact with it. ACCY 130 Accounting for Decision Making Students are led by staff who present original ECON 130 Economic Principles and Issues courses from other faculties FCOM 111 government, Law and Business research at world conferences, publish in the INFO 101 foundations of Information Systems ++ Victoria Business School offers best academic journals and work closely with MARK 101 Principles of Marketing a wide range of postgraduate other universities and outstanding international MGMT 101 introduction to Management companies. QUAN 102 Statistics for Business programmes and options, including FCOM 111 may be replaced by the combination of There are six schools within Victoria Business COML 203 and one of PUBL 113, 201, or 202 post-experience degrees to expand School, specialising in different areas of working practitioners’ opportunities for Commerce. Together they offer over 20 Choosing first-year BTM courses TOUR 101 Introduction to Tourism programmes at undergraduate and advancement TOUR 104 The Business Environment of postgraduate levels. In the Bachelor of Tourism We benefit from our location in the Commerce (BCom), students can choose from TOUR 108 Tourism in New Zealand ++ 13 different majors and can combine a Plus four 100-level electives, including at least central business district of the nation’s Commerce degree with any other Bachelor’s three specified Commerce courses administrative hub, across the road from degree at Victoria. New Zealand’s Parliament Commerce qualifications have excellent career potential. High-achieving graduates succeed ++ Our Business degree programmes around the world in both private and public are accredited by EQUIS and AACSB sectors in fields such as economics, finance, banking, commercial law, accounting, International e-commerce, information systems, international business, marketing, management, public ++ Victoria Business School includes policy, public management and taxation. the only School of Government in The quality of teaching and research is New Zealand stimulated by our location at the Pipitea Campus in the administrative hub of the city and nation. All schools are located at Rutherford House. The Student and Academic Services unit is located in the Railway West Wing.

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PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING 4

3 BCom = Bachelor of Commerce New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants GDipCom = Graduate Diploma of Commerce4 BCom(Hons) = Bachelor of Commerce with Honours 3 (NZICA) BCom GDipCom BCom(Hons) MCom PhD MCom = Master of Commerce To meet the academic requirements for Years1 3 15 1 1 3-4 Other qualifications YEARS1 admission to the NZICA Chartered Accountants Accounting Master of Professional Accounting 16 months College you must complete three years of Business Administration Master of Business Administration 2 equivalent full-time study, including the Commercial Law completion of a Bachelor’s degree and courses specified by NZICA. e-Commerce Economics The completion of the Master of Professional Accounting (four trimesters) also meets NZICA Finance Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management 1 academic requirements. Master of Applied Finance 1.5 See www.nzica.com Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations VICTORIA CPA Australia Business School Information Management Postgraduate Certificate in Information A Victoria University BCom or MPA that includes Management 0.5 courses specified by CPA Australia fulfils the Postgraduate Diploma in Information 1 academic requirements for admission to CPA Management 1-1.5 Master of Information Management Australia. Information Studies Master of Information Studies 1-1.5 See www.cpaaustralia.com.au Information Systems CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management International Business Accountants (UK) Management Master of Business Administration 2 A Victoria BCom in Accounting that includes Master of Management Studies 1.5-2 courses specified by CIMA gains an exemption Māori Business from the CIMA-Certificate in Business Marketing Accounting. Public Management Postgraduate Certificate in Public Management 0.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management 1 See www.cimaglobal.com Master of Public Management 1.5-2 ACCA Public Policy Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy 0.5 (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy 1 Master of Public Policy 1.5-2 A Victoria BCom in Accounting that includes Taxation courses specified by ACCA fulfils the academic Bachelor of Tourism Management 3 requirements for admission to ACCA. Tourism Management Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours 1 See www.accaglobal.com Master of Tourism Management 2 Other International Accreditation 1. One year = two trimesters 2. Some course exemptions may be granted EQUIS 3. Following a BCom(Hons) or equivalent

NOTES 4. A one-trimester Graduate Certificate is also offered in these subject areas Victoria Business School’s Business degree 5. The Graduate Diploma in Commerce in Accounting or in Taxation generally takes three trimesters of study programmes were accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) in 2011. Tourism Management Master of Business ADministration (MBA) AACSB International The School’s Tourism The School’s MBA The School’s Accounting Management programmes were and Business degree programmes were accredited by the programmes were granted TedQual certification by the World Association of accredited by AACSB Tourism Organisation in 2006 and gained MBAs in 2008. International in 2010. re-accreditation during 2009.

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Faculty of Education ++ Our Teacher Education graduates are The Faculty offers undergraduate, graduate education; they excel as anchors of knowledge qualified to teach in New Zealand early and postgraduate programmes spanning every in classrooms at every level. aspect of the study of education, preparation childhood, primary and/or secondary The Faculty is home to the Jessie Hetherington for teaching and professional development of Centre for Educational Research, which schools depending on the study programme, teachers. focuses on research and development to and are eligible for provisional teacher The Faculty has three schools that offer courses enhance theoretical and evidence-based registration from the New Zealand Teachers in a diverse range of education topics including: educational policy and practice from early educational psychology and pedagogy; education childhood to higher education, both nationally Council policy and its implementation; and Māori and internationally. education, policy and practice extending to For Primary and Secondary teaching, the education for Pasifika and indigenous peoples. ++ Choosing first-year undergraduate courses Faculty offers four-year conjoint degrees Education is the foundation of a knowledge-rich The first year of study for the conjoint teaching society and economy. Every stage of a child’s degrees focuses on the teaching subject ++ The BEd(Tchg) is a three-year degree for development is of equal importance for the disciplines within the BA or BSc. formation of knowledge and all are essential for BTeach study starts in Trimester 3 of the first Early Childhood teachers year with the course EPSY 131 Teaching – What’s building the confidence to succeed. Our It All About? which includes a week observing in + The Faculty also offers one-year intensive graduates are equipped to take up the both a primary and a secondary school. + challenges of the rapidly changing world of Graduate Diplomas in early childhood, 1 primary or secondary teacher education Discipline qualification YEARS Early Childhood Teacher Education Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood 3 3 ++ The Faculty is highly renowned for education Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) 1 Education Bachelor of Arts in Education 3 research – Master’s and PhD programmes Bachelor of Arts in Education and Psychology 3 are popular with international students Primary + Secondary Teacher Education Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching2 4 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching2 4 Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary)3 1 Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary)3 1 Postgraduate Education Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Education 1 Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Professional Development3 0.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development3 1 Master of Arts in Education3 1 Master of Education 1 Master of Educational Psychology 1 PhD 3-4 1. One year = two trimesters 2. Conjoint degrees

NOTES 3. These qualifications begin in January

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Faculty of Education

“With the arts and culture, Wellington is a fun place to live. There’s always something interesting happening.”

I wanted to get out and see a different who have travelled and worked in many Karen Clothier country but I didn’t want to take a gap year different places and are interested in all USA and risk never going back to school, so I kinds of things. You can learn a lot from the Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) decided to look at universities overseas. I people you meet. chose Victoria for its good mix of classes. I Bachelor of Science (Psychology) The combination of the student and greater- was able to major in both Linguistics and Wellington communities adds to the vibrancy Psychology and study Japanese. of the city. With the arts and culture, The student body is large and diverse so Wellington is a fun place to live. There’s there’s something for everyone. It’s easy to always something interesting happening. meet people from different countries, people

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Faculty of Engineering ++ The Faculty of Engineering focuses on The Faculty of Engineering teaches the Bachelor management, computer security, electronics, innovations in electronics, software and of Engineering with Honours [BE(Hons)], as well mechatronics and systems development. as the Bachelor of Science (BSc) majors in The Faculty’s programmes are designed so that networking Computer Science, and Electronic and graduates emerge as skilled professionals – Computer Systems (ELCO). The Faculty also scientists and engineers who are technically The professional Bachelor of Engineering supervises students in a range of postgraduate ++ innovative, skilled problem-solvers and good programmes including Masters and PhDs. with Honours degree emphasises project communicators – able to take a leading role in work and includes management skills and The BE(Hons) is a four-year professional degree future developments in their fields. work placements offered in three specialisations: Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering, Network Choosing first-year undergraduate courses A first year for all BE(Hons) specialisations is: Postgraduate research is strong, Engineering, and Software Engineering. The ++ solid scientific underpinnings of the Faculty’s COMP 102 Introduction to Programming particularly in the areas of artificial programmes, combined with extensive practical COMP 103 Introduction to Data Structure ENGR 101 Engineering Technology work, enables graduates to thrive in a wide range intelligence, mechatronics, computer Plus three or four compulsory courses specific security, distributed systems, human/ of careers, including software development, to your specialisation communication network design and computer interaction, signal processing and communications and networking Discipline qualification YEARS Computer Science Bachelor of Science 3 Graduate Diploma in Science 1 ++ Victoria was placed in the top 150 Bachelor of Science with Honours 1 universities for Computer Science and Postgraduate Diploma of Science 1 Master of Science 1-2 Information Systems in the 2013 QS World Master of Computer Science 1-2 Rankings PhD 3-4 Electronic and Computer Systems/ Bachelor of Science 3 Electronic and Computer System Engineering Bachelor of Engineering with Honours 4 Graduate Diploma in Science 1 Bachelor of Science with Honours 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Science 1 Master of Science 1-2 Master of Engineering 1 PhD 3-4 Network Engineering Bachelor of Engineering with Honours 4 Master of Engineering 1 PhD 3-4 Software Engineering Bachelor of Engineering with Honours 4 Master of Engineering 1 PhD 3-4

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“New Zealand is a peaceful country Faculty of Engineering with a high-level educational standard and lovely, friendly people.”

I came to Victoria for two reasons. Firstly, Victoria is simply perfect. It has everything Rodrigo Gomez Segura because New Zealand – as a leader in the available for you, computers, facilities, Chile treatment of indigenous issues – has deeply people always striving to make you feel Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) in Pacific Studies developed study of the Treaty of Waitangi. comfortable. Master of Arts in Pacific Studies I lived in Rapa Nui for seven years and my New Zealand is a peaceful country with a high interest as a lawyer is to study the analogous level educational standard and lovely, Chilean case, the Act of Annexation of 1888. friendly people. I highly recommend those Secondly, because I have always wanted to with families to study at Victoria University. live in an English-speaking country. New Zealand gathered all these features!

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Faculty of Humanities + Social Sciences ++ The Faculty of Humanities and Social The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is Many of our programmes have connections in a unique and distinctive part of Victoria and is Wellington which create unique opportunities Sciences is Victoria’s largest and offers committed to the advancement of knowledge for students to engage in during their studies. extensive undergraduate and postgraduate and creative activity through teaching, learning These include the Museum of New Zealand opportunities and research. It is recognised internationally for Te Papa Tongarewa, Archives New Zealand, its scholarly excellence and creativity. the Government and Parliament, New Zealand Film Archive, and professional and amateur + There are over 40 majors for the BA – What makes a Victoria Bachelor of Arts degree + theatre. many students graduate with a distinctive is its strong emphasis on the double major humanities, creative arts, languages and social Our graduates often continue on to sciences, its flexible structure, and its broad postgraduate research and are regular winners Many of our graduates continue with range of opportunities for exploring a variety of of scholarships to top universities in the UK, ++ disciplines. USA, Canada and Australia. postgraduate studies and take advantage The Humanities include subjects where we The 2013 QS World Rankings placed the Faculty of the Faculty’s links with the national explore what it means to be human; for in the top 50 for its teaching in Politics & historical and cultural resources of the example, languages, History, English Literature, International Relations and English Language & capital city Media Studies, Film, Theatre and Music. Social Literature. The Faculty was also ranked in the Sciences include subjects in which we explore top 150 in the world in Modern languages, how humans interact with each other, such as Philosophy, and Communications and Media Cultural Anthropology, Criminology and Studies. Sociology. In the recent New Zealand Government Victoria’s BA offers interdisciplinary possibilities Performance Based Research Fund evaluation, not offered at most other New Zealand disciplines in Humanities and Social Sciences universities. For example, students interested in dominated the results, with seven of the ten the evolution/creationism debates can take a areas taught in the Faculty coming first in double major in both Religious Studies and New Zealand. Biology; students interested in the fundamental mysteries of the universe can take a double major in Philosophy and Physics; students Choosing first-year undergraduate courses interested in working in a foreign country can BA students have a wide range of course choices take a major in French or Chinese and a minor – however, it is important to plan your whole in Marketing. All of these combinations – and a degree from your first year to ensure you take the courses you need for your chosen major(s). vast array of others – are perfectly natural, For an overview of the Bachelor of Arts, depending on a student’s particular interests. including sample degree programmes, see www.victoria.ac.nz/ba

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GDipArts = Graduate Diploma in Arts GDipArts = Graduate Diploma in Arts PGDipArts = Postgraduate Diploma in Arts PGDipArts = Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor GDipArts PGDipArts BA(Hons) of Arts Master PhD BA(Hons) = Bachelor of Arts with Honours of Arts Bachelor GDipArts PGDipArts BA(Hons) of Arts Master PhD BA(Hons) = Bachelor of Arts with Honours Years1 3 1 1 1 1 3-4 Other Years Years1 3 1 1 1 1 3-4 Other YEARS Applied Linguistics3,4 Media Studies Art History Midwifery Master of Midwifery 1 Asian Studies Modern Language Studies Chinese Museum and Master of Museum and 2 Classical Studies/Classics Heritage Studies 4 Heritage Studies Creative Writing 4 Music For specialist qualifications in music see page 22 Criminology New Zealand Cultural Anthropology Literature Faculty of Humanities + Social Sciences Deaf Studies 4 New Zealand Studies Development Studies5 Nursing Master of Nursing 1 Economics5 Pacific Studies Education6 Philosophy Education + Psychology5 Political Science English (Literature) Psychology5 Film Public Policy5 French Religious Studies Geography5 Samoan Studies/ Fa’asamoa German Second Language Greek Education Health Care Postgraduate Certificate 0.5 Second Language in Health Care Teaching7 Postgraduate Diploma 1 in Health Care Social Policy Master of Health Care 2 Sociology History Spanish International Relations Master of International 1 Relations Strategic Studies Postgraduate Certificate in 0.5 Strategic Studies Italian Postgraduate Diploma in 1 Strategic Studies Japanese Master of Strategic Studies 1.5-2 Latin Te Reo Māori 3 Linguistics Tesol 3 Literary Translation Studies Text Technologies4 Māori Resource Theatre Master of Theatre Arts 2 Management Writing (Academic Māori Studies and Professional) 4 Mathematics5

1. One year = 2 trimesters 2. An MA can be completed in one year of study/research only after an Honours year in the same subject area, or the equivalent. 3. MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics and Linguistics may be available in part by distance learning. 4. Courses are available at undergraduate level in these subjects, but the subjects are not BA majors.

NOTES 5. These subjects are offered for Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences qualifications, but are taught by other faculties. 6. Inclusion in Part A of the BA Statute is subject to approval for 2014. 7. Subject to approval for 2014.

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Faculty of LAW ++ Victoria is ranked number one in New Victoria is home to one of New Zealand’s oldest see www.victoria.ac.nz/law. Faculty, and most respected Law Schools, a stimulating international visitors and practising lawyers Zealand and among the top 20 universities centre for study that draws particular focus contribute to lectures and conferences. worldwide for its teaching and research from its proximity to government and the courts. Student-led seminars provide a forum for in Law (QS University Rankings by Subject 2013) Housed in the historic Government Buildings of analysis of current legal issues and result in a inner-city Wellington, next to New Zealand’s substantial body of research, some of which is ++ The Law Faculty is in the heart of Parliament, the courts and the central business published in the Faculty’s journals the VUW Law Wellington’s central business district, district, the Victoria Law School is a unique Review and the New Zealand Journal of Public next to New Zealand’s parliament and the centre for students, researchers, policy-makers and International Law, and other academic and practitioners. journals. District, High and Supreme Courts Undergraduate law courses teach students how All students are welcome to attend the lectures The four-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a to think legally, using the many facets of the law held by the Faculty’s two leading research ++ to equip them with skills of reasoning and centres: the New Zealand Centre of professional degree for those who wish to analysis, which can be applied to a wide range International Economic Law and the New practise law or pursue a career where a of careers in law, business, the public sector, Zealand Centre for Public Law. knowledge of the law is important politics and government. Choosing first-year undergraduate courses The postgraduate programme is under constant First-year students take: The Faculty’s vibrant postgraduate development in response to changes in the law, ++ ++ LAWS 121 Introduction to NZ Legal System the demands of students and the School’s own community has students from around the ++ LAWS 122 Introduction to Case Law research. A selection of courses on ++ LAWS 123 Introduction to Statute Law world and staff of national and international international, public and commercial law are ++ four or five non-Law courses standing to supervise offered each year – for specific course offerings, Laws 121 is a prerequisite to Laws 122 and 123 their research Discipline qualification YEARS1 Law Bachelor of Laws (LLB) 4 Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB[Hons])2 4 Graduate Certificate in Law 0.5-1 Master of Laws (LLM) by coursework3 1 Master of Laws (LLM) by coursework and dissertation (35,000 words)3 1-1.5 Master of Laws (LLM) by thesis (50,000 words)3 1-1.5 PhD 3-4 1. One year = two trimesters 2. The LLB (Hons) is an undergraduate degree by invitation only.

NOTES 3. The Master of Laws is usually taken to focus on a specific aspect of law – it does not entitle a graduate to practise law in New Zealand. For information on obtaining a practising certificate, see www.nzcle.org.nz.

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“It is very personal. With a maximum of 14 students in the class, there are no barriers between you and the academic staff. They are helpful and easy going.” Faculty of LAW

Johannes picked New Zealand for Johannes enjoyed his academic Johannes Fetz postgraduate study because it offered endeavours at Victoria where his main GERMANY much that mattered to him: an outdoor course was Human Rights. Johannes also Master of Laws lifestyle; a smaller, more personal studied Censorship, Consumer Law and experience; and a Faculty of Law with a completed an internship at the Inland strong international reputation. Revenue Department.

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New Zealand school of MUSIC ++ The three-year BMus is offered in Classical Te Kōkī*, New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) their teaching. They are supported by Artist is a joint venture of Victoria and Massey Teachers from the New Zealand Symphony Performance, Composition, Jazz and Music Universities and offers an outstanding range of Orchestra and New Zealand’s most prominent Studies possibilities for the study of music. Degrees are jazz musicians. Composers include New jointly awarded by both universities. Zealand’s most respected instrumental and electroacoustic specialists. ++ Music can also be taken as a BA major – see NZSM is one of the few tertiary institutions in page 18; individual courses can be added New Zealand where students can be involved in Musicology and ethnomusicology staff are both classical and jazz performances, including published researchers in diverse fields of to most Victoria degrees big bands, full symphony concerts, full-scale expertise. opera productions or gamelan, as well as Pacific With Wellington the home of so many arts and A wide range of postgraduate study and Māori music performance. ++ music organisations, students have regular is offered under leading composers, The NZSM’s core undergraduate degree is the opportunities to interact with visiting artists performers and scholars Bachelor of Music, which can be taken in and academics through masterclasses, forums Classical Performance, Composition and seminars, performances and lectures. (Instrumental & Vocal or Sonic Arts), Jazz and ++ Students at the School enjoy the many Music Studies. The School also offers a wide benefits of Wellington’s rich cultural life range of postgraduate degrees in these and other areas, including the only degree in Music Therapy in New Zealand. Our staff are professionally active, both in New *Te Kōkī, the Zealand and internationally, and they bring the School’s Māori benefits of this experience and expertise to name, is a of Music Bachelor Graduate in Music Diploma in Music Diploma Postgraduate of Music (Honours) Bachelor of Music Master of Musical Arts Master of Music Therapy Master Artist Diploma of Musical Arts Doctor PhD reference to the Years 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3-4 ‘dawn chorus’ of Arranging birdsong that 1 greets each day. Classical Performance Traditionally, Composition (Instrumental and Vocal; or Sonic Arts)2 Māori musicians Jazz (includes Performance)1 listened daily to te kōkī, drawing inspiration Music Studies/ Jazz Studies from its cadences, melodies, harmonies and Music Therapy rhythms. The name Te Kōkī thus embodies music learning and inspiration in Aotearoa, Musicology /Ethnomusicology New Zealand. 1. Performance students are selected by audition. International students may audition by submitting a DVD in the year before they begin study. Please contact the School for more details, email [email protected]

NOTES 2. From the second year of study onwards, entry to Composition is by portfolio

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New Zealand school of MUSIC

“New Zealand is simply perfect… it has a high standard of living, good security and low cost of living, as well as spectacular scenery. ”

New Zealand is simply perfect – it is not too I’ve also benefited from the facilities and Kiew Poh Yee far from Malaysia; it has a high standard of services that Vic provides, such as the Malaysia living, good security and low cost of living, as Student Recreation Centre, Accommodation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) in Biotechnology well as spectacular scenery. The peaceful and Services, Student Learning Support and clean environment makes it a perfect place Student Health. Besides receiving quality for me to further my studies. education, I also get to experience a new lifestyle and culture; make new friends and Science at Victoria is extremely enjoyable enrich my working experience. and challenging for me. I’ve started Honours and am thrilled to have the chance to learn In a nutshell, Victoria is an ideal place for me and improve my skills in Vic’s well-equipped to learn and enjoy as well as to challenge labs. I’ve learnt a great deal from the very myself to greater heights and achievements. friendly and helpful lecturers here.

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Faculty of Science

Wellington has the highest concentration Victoria’s Faculty of Science presents an scientists, means the Faculty of Science is a ++ exciting range of study options and research leader in the international science community. of scientists and science organisations in opportunities. The Faculty is led by staff who are at the cutting New Zealand Many significant research centres are based in edge of discovery. Among its alumni is the late the Faculty: the MacDiarmid Institute for Professor Alan MacDiarmid, 2000 Nobel ++ BSc students can add a second major from Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Laureate in Chemistry. New Zealand’s top research institute in material outside science and still complete the Exceptional laboratory facilities within the science; the Malaghan Institute for Medical degree in three years University, plus geological and biological field Research, the country’s largest private medical stations, a Coastal Ecology Laboratory and a ++ Areas of research strength include research institute; and the Antarctic Research Centre, the leading research group on Antarctic research marine vessel, combined with biomedical science, conservation and research and the global climate system. excellent student support work opportunities, marine ecology, material science, earth and funded summer internships enable our These, together with a location in the city with Science graduates to achieve well beyond their sciences, organic synthesis, Antarctic New Zealand’s largest concentration of own expectations. and climate science, nanotechnology,

development studies, computibility theory, Choosing first-year BSc courses Choosing first-year BBMedSc courses modelling, biostatistics, clinical/cross- Bachelor of Science students have a great deal BIOL 111 Cell Biology cultural/forensic/cognitive and behavioural of flexibility in their course choices throughout BMSC 114 Introduction to Human Biology their degree. BMSC 117 The Biology of Disease CHEM 113 Concepts of Chemistry psychology, to name a few To ensure this flexibility and to graduate in three CHEM 114 Principles of Chemistry years, choose the required first-year courses for PSYC 122 Introduction to Psychology 2 In the 2013 Performace Based Research your major – these are given in the specific ++ Either STAT 193 Statistics for Natural and Social major requirements. Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation results, Sciences or MATH 142 Calculus 1B For an overview of the Bachelor of Science, Victoria was ranked first in new Zealand Either BMSC 116 Human Reproduction, Evolution including sample degree programmes, see and Sexuality or CHEM 115 Structure and and all Faculty of Science disciplines were www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad Spectroscopy ranked either first or second ++ The School of Psychology was ranked in the top 50 in the 2013 QS World Rankings

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GDipSc = Graduate Diploma in Science PGDipSc = Postgraduate Diploma in Science Bachelor of Science Bachelor GDipSc PGDipSc BSc(Hons) of Science Master PhD MSc = Master of Science Years1 > 3 1 1 1 1-2 3-4 Other Qualifications YEARS1 Applied Physics Biology Biomedical Science Bachelor of Biomedical Science2 3 Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science 1 Master of Biomedical Science 1-25 Biotechnology Cell & Molecular Bioscience Chemistry Faculty of Science Clinical Research Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research 1 Master of Clinical Research 1 Conservation Biology Postgraduate Certificate in New Zealand Conservation 0.5 Master of Conservation Biology3 1 Development Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies 1 Master of Development Studies 1-25 Ecological Restoration Ecology and Biodiversity Environmental Science Environmental Studies7 Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies 1 Master of Environmental Studies 1-25 Geography Geology Geographic Information Science Geophysics Heritage Materials Science Logic and Computation Marine Biology Marine Conservation Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Conservation 0.5-17 Master of Marine Conservation 1-1.54 Mathematics Mathematics Education Meteorology Postgraduate Certificate in Meteorology 0.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology 1 Molecular Microbiology Operations Research Petroleum Geosciences Physical Geography Physics Psychology Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 3 Master of Science in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience 26 Master of Science in Cross-Cultural Psychology 26 Master of Science in Forensic Psychology 26

Science Education Statistics Statistics and Operations Research Stochastic Processes of Finance and Insurance

1. One year = 2 trimesters 2. The BBmedSc is offered in: Human Genetics; Molecular Pathology; and Molecular Pharmacology & Medicinal Chemistry 3. The MConBio is a joint programme with UNSW, Australia: VUW component (January-June), UNSW component (July-November) 4. January or June start, can be completed in 1 or 1.5 years depending on academic background

NOTES 5. Can be completed in 1 or 2 years depending on academic background 6. The first year of this degree is also offered as a Postgraduate Diploma in Science 7. Must be taken in partnership with another major in physical, biological, mathematical or earth sciences

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Faculty of Graduate Research The Faculty of Graduate Research oversees the University’s Research by thesis students are further supported through the University’s commitment postgraduate research degree programmes, and is to a minimum resources agreement, which covers office space and furniture and electronic committed to ensuring Victoria’s international PhD facilities. For more information on these initiatives, to find students are supported from first contact to graduation. out more about postgraduate research at Victoria and to apply for admission as a PhD Victoria is New Zealand’s leading research environment and publish in leading student, visit the Faculty of Graduate Research university according to Government rankings. international journals and with the top website at www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr It ranked first of all universities for its research academic publishers. The University’s many quality, and first or second in 24 of the 30 research institutes and centres are involved in Special allowances subject areas offered – see page 4. applied research projects and programmes and each plays a significant role in graduate At Victoria, international PhD candidates pay It has researchers of national and international teaching and research. fees at the same level as New Zealand domestic repute, provides excellent support in funding students. The spouse/partner of a PhD student and facilities for postgraduate research, and Victoria has state-of-the-art technical resources receives a work permit for the period in which offers PhD programmes in a full range of to facilitate the research of staff and students. the student is studying in New Zealand. disciplines in sciences, engineering, social This is supported by a range of international Children of PhD students may attend school in sciences, humanities, law, commerce and research services and access to collaborative New Zealand without paying international education. Victoria is recognised as a leader in a networks provided by the University’s student fees. number of international growth areas, including Information Technology Service group. computer science and information systems, How to apply material science, biomedical science and Support for PhD students health, accounting and finance, international There is one online process for applying for business and marketing, international relations, PhD students play an important role in research admission into the PhD programme and for Asian studies, development and environmental at Victoria. The Faculty of Graduate Research scholarship funding. To apply online, visit studies, marine science and Antarctic studies, focuses on ensuring that PhD students have a www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr positive experience. The Faculty also promotes government and public administration, This combined application and scholarship the quality of PhD research across the electronic, network and software engineering, process allows the Faculty to guarantee a University, and runs orientation programmes for linguistics and literature, public and response to your application for entry to new PhD students. international law, and arts and music. postgraduate study and for scholarship support Victoria has produced Nobel Prize winning Victoria offers an extensive scholarship within six weeks of application. programme for PhD candidates. These are scholars and is home to world leading research There are three closing dates for Victoria PhD awarded on the basis of academic excellence institutions in areas such as nanotechnology admissions and funding – 1 March, 1 July and and/or research experience and publication and materials science. Our researchers have 1 November. It is expected that PhD study record - see page 28. won major grants in a highly competitive begins within nine months of the date of offer. The University is committed to ensuring International PhD students are supported by outstanding supervisors and have access to Faculty of Graduate Research excellent research and library facilities. The Phone +64-4-463 5113 Victoria International team are renowned for Fax +64-4-463 6480 their support and resources available to our Email [email protected] Website www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr international students.

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Faculty of Graduate Research

“The relationship between lecturers and students at Victoria is like the relationship between colleagues. I’m allowed to plan my day the way I want.”

“Wellington has all the trappings of a big between colleagues. I’m allowed to plan Guyo Gufu city but it’s small enough to be personal.” my day the way I want. Generally it’s KENYA tending to my plants in the greenhouse, I’d been actively looking for scholarships Master of Science (Ecology and Biodiversity) tutoring and then occasionally I go out to in New Zealand or Australia or the UK my field site at Queen Elizabeth Park to when I found that Victoria offered the kind collect data. of postgraduate study I wanted to do. “I would absolutely recommend “The School of Biological Sciences and Wellington and Victoria University.” Victoria International were very helpful during the application stage. Follow ‘A Day in the Life of an “The relationship between lecturers and International Student’ with Guyo at students at Victoria is like the relationship www.youtube.com/vuwinternational

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Scholarships Scholarships are available for international students Other scholarships Victoria Graduate Awards: These awards are wishing to study at Victoria, particularly for PhD and available to Honours and Master’s by coursework students for one year and pay up to other research degrees. $5,000 towards tuition fees. Around 100 awards are offered annually. Scholarships for research NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS: Each year the New International Undergraduate Fees Victoria Doctoral Scholarships: Zealand Government offers around 10 Scholarships – Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam: These consist of a NZ$23,500 per annum scholarships for international students who are Victoria offers a limited number of International stipend plus tuition fees for up to three years. accepted for doctoral study at a New Zealand Undergraduate Fees Scholarships for students As part of the Scholarship, the recipient is university. The scholarship pays NZ$22,000 per of outstanding ability from Malaysia, Thailand expected to contribute 150 hours per annum to annum plus tuition fees for up to three years. and Vietnam to study at Victoria for an the academic life of the School in which they Reimbursements for medical insurance, thesis undergraduate degree. These scholarships are undertake study. To find out more, see allowance and partial travel expenses may also valued at NZ$20,000. To find out more, email www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols. be available. [email protected] phtml?detail+100008. See www.newzealandeducated.com/ Commonwealth Scholarships: Available to These Scholarships are extremely competitive scholarships citizens of Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study at a New Zealand university, and 115 new Doctoral Scholarships are offered Victoria Master’s (by thesis) Scholarships: these scholarships cover full tuition fees, return each year. These scholarships currently have a stipend for airfare, a living allowance and other study- living costs of NZ$15,000 plus the equivalent of There are three closing dates for Victoria PhD related costs. Applicants must apply through domestic tuition fees for one year. Master’s (by funding – 1 March, 1 July and 1 November. their home country. See www.csfp-online.org thesis) fees are charged at international fee There is one process and one single form for or email [email protected] applying for admission into the PhD programme levels, so students must pay the difference and for scholarship funding. This form is between domestic and international tuition NZ DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: Undergraduate and available from the Faculty of Graduate Research fees. Approximately 35 scholarships are offered postgraduate scholarships offered to students website, www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr. each year. The closing date is 1 November. from developing countries by the New Zealand To find out more, contact the Scholarships Aid Programme at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs To find out more, email Office, email [email protected] and Trade, “to enhance the skills, training and [email protected] knowledge of selected individuals and thereby Victoria University ASEAN Scholarships for Brunei build capacity to contribute to the sustainable and Singapore: Victoria offers four scholarships development of key areas in their home per year to two PhD applicants from Singapore country”. See www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and- and two from Brunei. Available in each of the contracts/scholarships FIND OUT MORE calendar years 2012, 2013 and 2014, these www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr scholarships include NZ$23,500 per annum US Financial Aid: Victoria is accredited to www.victoria.ac.nz/scholarships stipend plus tuition fees for up to three years. administer US Financial Aid Loans to US citizens or eligible non-citizens. See To find out more, contact the Scholarships www.victoria.ac.nz/international Office, email [email protected]

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“Victoria’s Foundation Studies Programme could not have given me a better start for my university studies.”

Scholarships

“I came to New Zealand on scholarship from “I enjoyed studying the five non-law papers in Sumaiya Al-Yarubi the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman in my first year at uni, which included Oman 2005. Victoria’s Foundation Studies International Relations, Media and Religious Foundation Studies Programme could not have given me a better Studies. They were a good introduction to Bachelor of Laws start for my university studies. what uni life was like. “I was honoured and pleased to win the “Now that I have graduated, I can say that it Foundation Scholarship in 2006. It was a has been a very fruitful experience. I’ve huge encouragement to work even harder for improved a lot academically and I also feel the coming phase, especially as I was that I’ve matured socially. I will make the planning to go into a challenging field and most of my experience by putting what I’ve study Law. studied and learnt into practice in Oman.”

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Minimum Total points Estimated TUITION Coursework Minimum entry requirements Estimated Fees 2014 Duration For full fees (NZ$) and/or Degrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES intake 1 Years Qualification See note on left Research Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School Important notes Pathway Programmes and Study Abroad Certificate of Proficiency in English (EPP) Mar, Jul, Oct 12 weeks 5,200 full programme C fees quoted on these pages are Foundation Studies Feb, Jul, Oct 1 18,150 full programme C estimates only – 2014 fees were Foundation Certificate in Jazz Feb 18 weeks 72 12,000 full programme C not set at the time of printing. Study Abroad Feb, Jul 0.5-1 10,850 per trimester C Fees quoted as ‘per year’ are based on Rugby Study Abroad Feb 0.5 11,850 per trimester C 120 points of study within the Faculty Golf Study Abroad Feb, Jul 0.5-1 11,850 per trimester C offering the qualification. Faculty of Architecture and Design Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Feb 3 360 27,550 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Field trips and thesis publication costs Architecture, Architecture History and Theory) Competitive entry into second year Costs associated with field trips and thesis Bachelor of Building Science (Project Management, Sustainable Engineering Systems) Feb 3 360 27,550 per year C publication are not included in these fees Bachelor of Design Innovation (Culture + Context, Industrial Design, Media Design) Feb 3 360 26,450 per year C estimates. In particular, please note the substantial extra costs for field trips for the Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments (Architecture, Architecture History and Feb 0.5 60 13,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio Master of Conservation Biology and the Theory, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management [Building Science], Sustainable Engineering Systems [Building Science]) Master of Marine Conservation on page 35. Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments (same areas as Certificate, above) Feb 1 120 27,550 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio When are 2014 fees confirmed? Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation (Culture + Context, Industrial Design, Media Design) Feb 1 120 26,450 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio ++ Tuition fees and insurance rates will be Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory Feb 1 120 30,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline confirmed at the end of September 2013. Master of Architecture Any time 1 120 30,250 full programme R Bachelor‘s degree with Honours (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio ++ Student levies rates will be confirmed at Master of Architecture (Professional) Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio the end of October 2013. Master of Building Science Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline Comprehensive and up-to-date details of Master of Design Feb, Jul 1 120 29,050 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio tuition fees and other costs can be found at www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/ Master of Design Innovation (Culture + Context, Industrial Design, Media Design) Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or equivalent), plus a portfolio costs.aspx Master of Interior Architecture Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio Master of Landscape Architecture Feb 2 240 30,330 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio PhD Study PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent Tuition fees for PhD study and research are charged on a per-year basis. Tuition fees are Victoria Business School set late in the preceding year. International Bachelor of Commerce (for majors, see page 13) Feb, Jul 3 360 22,750 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form PhD students are charged at domestic fee Bachelor of Tourism Management Feb, Jul 3 360 22,750 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form rates. Graduate Diploma in Commerce (for subjects, see page 13) Feb, Jul 1 120 22,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent For the latest information on fees for doctoral Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (for subjects, see page 13) Feb 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area study, refer to the Postgraduate Thesis section Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours Feb 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/ payments/fees.aspx Postgraduate Certificate in Public Management Feb, Jul 1 60 12,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy Feb, Jul 1 60 12,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience PhD application closing dates are 1 March, 1 July and 1 November. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis Feb, Jul 1 120 31,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area It is expected that PhD study begins within Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management Feb 1 120 24,500 full programme C or C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least five years’ relevant work experience nine months of the date of offer. Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management Feb, Jul 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management Feb, Jul 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Feb, Jul 1 120 31,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Applied Finance Feb, Jul 1.5 180 46,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Business Administration Feb 2 240 24,500 per year C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least five years’ relevant professional work experience, plus GMAT of 550 or more Master of Commerce (for majors, see page 13) Any time 1 120 24,500 full programme R Bachelor’s degree with Honours in same subject area, or equivalent Master of Information Management Feb, Jul 1.5 180 36,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least five years’ relevant work experience Master of Information Studies Feb 1 180 38,300 full programme C Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or Master’s degree, or equivalent Master of Management Studies Feb 1.5-2 240 24,500 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Master of Professional Accounting Feb, Nov 1.5 240 24,100 per year C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Master of Public Management Feb, Jul 1.5-2 180 36,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Public Policy Feb, Jul 1.5-2 180 36,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Footnotes: Master of Tourism Management Feb 2 240 24,500 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a same subject area

1 A few majors may have restricted intake dates. PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent

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Minimum Total points Estimated TUITION Coursework Minimum entry requirements Duration For full fees (NZ$) and/or Degrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES intake 1 Years Qualification See note on left Research Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School Pathway Programmes and Study Abroad Certificate of Proficiency in English (EPP) Mar, Jul, Oct 12 weeks 5,200 full programme C Foundation Studies Feb, Jul, Oct 1 18,150 full programme C Foundation Certificate in Jazz Feb 18 weeks 72 12,000 full programme C Study Abroad Feb, Jul 0.5-1 10,850 per trimester C Rugby Study Abroad Feb 0.5 11,850 per trimester C Golf Study Abroad Feb, Jul 0.5-1 11,850 per trimester C Faculty of Architecture and Design Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Feb 3 360 27,550 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Architecture, Architecture History and Theory) Competitive entry into second year Bachelor of Building Science (Project Management, Sustainable Engineering Systems) Feb 3 360 27,550 per year C Bachelor of Design Innovation (Culture + Context, Industrial Design, Media Design) Feb 3 360 26,450 per year C

Graduate Certificate in Designed Environments (Architecture, Architecture History and Feb 0.5 60 13,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio Theory, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management [Building Science], Sustainable Engineering Systems [Building Science])

Graduate Diploma in Designed Environments (same areas as Certificate, above) Feb 1 120 27,550 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio Graduate Diploma in Design Innovation (Culture + Context, Industrial Design, Media Design) Feb 1 120 26,450 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory Feb 1 120 30,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline Master of Architecture Any time 1 120 30,250 full programme R Bachelor‘s degree with Honours (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio Master of Architecture (Professional) Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio Master of Building Science Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline Master of Design Feb, Jul 1 120 29,050 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline, plus a portfolio Master of Design Innovation (Culture + Context, Industrial Design, Media Design) Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or equivalent), plus a portfolio Master of Interior Architecture Feb 2 240 30,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio Master of Landscape Architecture Feb 2 240 30,330 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus a portfolio PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent Victoria Business School Bachelor of Commerce (for majors, see page 13) Feb, Jul 3 360 22,750 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Bachelor of Tourism Management Feb, Jul 3 360 22,750 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Graduate Diploma in Commerce (for subjects, see page 13) Feb, Jul 1 120 22,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (for subjects, see page 13) Feb 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours Feb 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Certificate in PublicM anagement Feb, Jul 1 60 12,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy Feb, Jul 1 60 12,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis Feb, Jul 1 120 31,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management Feb 1 120 24,500 full programme C or C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least five years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Diploma in Treasury Management Feb, Jul 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management Feb, Jul 1 120 24,500 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Feb, Jul 1 120 31,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Applied Finance Feb, Jul 1.5 180 46,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Business Administration Feb 2 240 24,500 per year C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), plus at least five years’ relevant professional work experience, plus GMAT of 550 or more Master of Commerce (for majors, see page 13) Any time 1 120 24,500 full programme R Bachelor’s degree with Honours in same subject area, or equivalent Master of Information Management Feb, Jul 1.5 180 36,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least five years’ relevant work experience Master of Information Studies Feb 1 180 38,300 full programme C Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or Master’s degree, or equivalent Master of Management Studies Feb 1.5-2 240 24,500 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Master of Professional Accounting Feb, Nov 1.5 240 24,100 per year C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Master of Public Management Feb, Jul 1.5-2 180 36,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Public Policy Feb, Jul 1.5-2 180 36,750 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Tourism Management Feb 2 240 24,500 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a same subject area PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent

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Minimum Total points Coursework Minimum entry requirements Estimated fees (NZ$) Duration For full Tuition, insurance and and/or Degrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Estimated Fees 2014 FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES intake 1 Years Qualification levies – see note left Research Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

Important notes Faculty of Education Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (conjoint) Feb 4 540 23,200 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form fees quoted on these pages are Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (conjoint) Feb 4 540 27,400 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form estimates only – 2014 fees were Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (conjoint) Feb 4 540 20,350 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form not set at the time of printing. Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Jan 1 155 24,550 full programme C Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent Fees quoted as ‘per year’ are based on plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (with no sub-score below 7.0) 120 points of study within the Faculty Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) Jan 1 155 24,550 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent offering the qualification. plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (with no sub-score below 7.0) Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Professional Development Jan 0.5 60 11,600 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, or a Bachelor’s degree in a different area plus relevant work experience Field trips and thesis publication costs Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development Jan 1 120 23,200 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, or a Bachelor’s degree in a Costs associated with field trips and thesis different area plus relevant work experience publication are not included in these fees Master of Education Mar, Jul, Nov 1 120 23,200 full programme R Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development, or a BA(Hons) in Education estimates. In particular, please note the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development from Victoria (with a B+ in EPSY 501 substantial extra costs for field trips for the Master of Educational Psychology Jan 1 120 29,250 full programme C+R and B grades in EPSY 512, EPSY 513 and one of EPSY 55, 506, 507, 508, or approved courses), or equivalent Master of Conservation Biology and the qualification with a B average for all coursework and acceptance from the Associate Dean Master of Marine Conservation on page 35. PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent When are 2014 fees confirmed? Faculty of Engineering ++ Tuition fees and insurance rates will be Bachelor of Engineering (for specialisations, see page 16) Feb, Jul 4 480 27,950 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form confirmed at the end of September 2013. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 3 360 26,000 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form ++ Student levies rates will be confirmed at Graduate Diploma in Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1 120 26,000 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) which includes some computer science courses the end of October 2013. Bachelor of Science with Honours (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1 120 30,000 full programme C 2 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Comprehensive and up-to-date details of Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1 120 30,000 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area tuition fees and other costs can be found at Master of Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1-2 120/240 30,000 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/ Master of Computer Science Feb, Jul 1-2 120/180/240 30,000 per year C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area – applicants with an Honours costs.aspx degree may be admitted to a shorter programme PhD Study Master of Engineering (for specialisations, see page 16) Feb, Jul 1 120 30,350 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Tuition fees for PhD study and research are PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent charged on a per-year basis. Tuition fees are Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences set late in the preceding year. International Bachelor of Arts (for majors, see page 19) Feb, Jul 3 360 20,850 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form PhD students are charged at domestic fee Graduate Diploma in Arts (for subjects, see page 19) Feb, Jul 1 120 20,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent rates. Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (for subjects, see page 19) Feb, Jul 1 120 22,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the same subject area For the latest information on fees for doctoral study, refer to the Postgraduate Thesis section Bachelor of Arts with Honours (for subjects, see page 19) Feb, Jul 1 120 22,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/ Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Feb, Jul, Nov 0.5 60 11,400 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional payments/fees.aspx work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) PhD application closing dates are 1 March, Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Studies Feb 1 60 10,300 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience 1 July and 1 November. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Feb, Jul, Nov 1 120 22,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) It is expected that PhD study begins within nine months of the date of offer. Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies Feb 1 120 20,600 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Arts (for subjects, see page 19) Any time 1 120 22,850 full programme R Bachelor’s degree with Honours in same subject area, or equivalent Master of Arts in TESOL/Applied Linguistics Feb, Jul, Nov 1 180 32,100 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in linguistics, English language, education or a language other than English, plus at least two years’ professional experience in language education or applied linguistics Master of Health Care Feb, Jul 2 240 22,600 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Master of International Relations Feb 1 180 30,850 full programe C+R Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent Master of Midwifery Any time 1 120 22,600 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Master of Museum and Heritage Studies Feb 2 240 24,300 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Master of Nursing Any time 1 120 22,600 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0)

Footnotes: Master of Strategic Studies Feb 1.5-2 180 30,850 full programe C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience

1 A few majors may have restricted intake dates. Master of Theatre Arts Feb 2 240 30,050 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus audition 2 This Honours degree comprises 25% research. PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent

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Minimum Total points Coursework Minimum entry requirements Estimated fees (NZ$) Duration For full Tuition, insurance and and/or Degrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES intake 1 Years Qualification levies – see note left Research Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

Faculty of Education Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (conjoint) Feb 4 540 23,200 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching (conjoint) Feb 4 540 27,400 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (conjoint) Feb 4 540 20,350 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Jan 1 155 24,550 full programme C Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (with no sub-score below 7.0) Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) Jan 1 155 24,550 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (with no sub-score below 7.0) Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Professional Development Jan 0.5 60 11,600 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, or a Bachelor’s degree in a different area plus relevant work experience Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development Jan 1 120 23,200 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, or a Bachelor’s degree in a different area plus relevant work experience Master of Education Mar, Jul, Nov 1 120 23,200 full programme R Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development, or a BA(Hons) in Education Master of Educational Psychology Jan 1 120 29,250 full programme C+R Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development from Victoria (with a B+ in EPSY 501 and B grades in EPSY 512, EPSY 513 and one of EPSY 55, 506, 507, 508, or approved courses), or equivalent qualification with a B average for all coursework and acceptance from the Associate Dean PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (for specialisations, see page 16) Feb, Jul 4 480 27,950 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Bachelor of Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 3 360 26,000 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Graduate Diploma in Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1 120 26,000 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) which includes some computer science courses Bachelor of Science with Honours (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1 120 30,000 full programme C 2 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1 120 30,000 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Master of Science (Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems) Feb, Jul 1-2 120/240 30,000 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Master of Computer Science Feb, Jul 1-2 120/180/240 30,000 per year C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area – applicants with an Honours degree may be admitted to a shorter programme Master of Engineering (for specialisations, see page 16) Feb, Jul 1 120 30,350 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts (for majors, see page 19) Feb, Jul 3 360 20,850 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Graduate Diploma in Arts (for subjects, see page 19) Feb, Jul 1 120 20,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (for subjects, see page 19) Feb, Jul 1 120 22,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the same subject area Bachelor of Arts with Honours (for subjects, see page 19) Feb, Jul 1 120 22,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Feb, Jul, Nov 0.5 60 11,400 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Studies Feb 1 60 10,300 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care Feb, Jul, Nov 1 120 22,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies Feb 1 120 20,600 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Arts (for subjects, see page 19) Any time 1 120 22,850 full programme R Bachelor’s degree with Honours in same subject area, or equivalent Master of Arts in TESOL/Applied Linguistics Feb, Jul, Nov 1 180 32,100 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in linguistics, English language, education or a language other than English, plus at least two years’ professional experience in language education or applied linguistics Master of Health Care Feb, Jul 2 240 22,600 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Master of International Relations Feb 1 180 30,850 full programe C+R Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent Master of Midwifery Any time 1 120 22,600 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Master of Museum and Heritage Studies Feb 2 240 24,300 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Master of Nursing Any time 1 120 22,600 full programme R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a health-related area, at least two years’ professional work in health care plus a minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (no subscore below 7.0) Master of Strategic Studies Feb 1.5-2 180 30,850 full programe C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus at least two years’ relevant work experience Master of Theatre Arts Feb 2 240 30,050 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus audition PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent

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Minimum Total points Estimated TUITION Coursework Minimum entry requirements Estimated Fees 2014 Duration For full fees (NZ$) and/or Degrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES intake 1 Years Qualification See note on left Research Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School Important notes Faculty of Law Bachelor of Laws Feb 4 480 25,750 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form. Bachelor of Laws with Honours 514 Competitive entry in to second year. Entry to the parallel third- and fourth-year fees quoted on these pages are Honours programme is by invitation after high achievement in second year. estimates only – 2014 fees were 2 not set at the time of printing. Graduate Certificate in Law Feb , Jul 0.5 60 12,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree in law, or equivalent Master of Laws Feb2, Jul 1 120 25,550 full programme C, C+R, R Bachelor’s degree in law, or equivalent Fees quoted as ‘per year’ are based on PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent 120 points of study within the Faculty offering the qualification. New zealand School of Music Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz, Music Studies) Feb 3 360 24,950 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Audition required for Classical Performance and Jazz Field trips and thesis publication costs Graduate Diploma in Music Feb, Jul 1 120 24,950 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus training/experience; Audition/portfolio may be required Costs associated with field trips and thesis Bachelor of Music with Honours (Arranging, Classical Performance, Composition/Sonic Feb, Jul 1 120 28,800 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus audition/portfolio publication are not included in these fees Arts, Jazz Performance, Musicology, Music Studies) estimates. In particular, please note the substantial extra costs for field trips for the Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Composition/Sonic Arts, Performance) Feb, Jul 1 120 28,800 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus audition/portfolio Master of Conservation Biology and the Master of Music (Composition, Musicology, Performance) Any time 1 120 28,800 full programme R, C+R Bachelor of Music (Honours) or equivalent & prerequisites for courses, plus audition/portfolio Master of Marine Conservation on page 35. Master of Music Therapy Feb 2 240 28,800 per year C+R Degree relevant to music therapy and at least 30 points in Psychology or other approved social science discipline, plus audition/interview When are 2014 fees confirmed? Master of Musical Arts (Composition, Performance) Feb 1 120 28,800 full programme R, C+R Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent and audition/portfolio ++ Tuition fees and insurance rates will be Artist Diploma in Music Any time 2 240 28,800 per year C Master of Music in Performance confirmed at the end of September 2013. Doctor of Musical Arts (Composition, Performance) Feb, Jul 3 360 28,800 per year C+R Matser’s degree or equivaltent in same subject area plus audition/portfolio ++ Student levies rates will be confirmed at PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent the end of October 2013. Faculty of Science Comprehensive and up-to-date details of Bachelor of Biomedical Science (for specialisations, see page 25) Feb, Jul 3 360 25,050 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form tuition fees and other costs can be found at www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/ Bachelor of Science (for majors, see page 25) Feb, Jul 3 360 25,050 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form costs.aspx Graduate Diploma in Science (for majors, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 120 25,050 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours (for specialisations, see page 25) Feb 1 120 29,250 full programme C 7 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area PhD Study Bachelor of Science with Honours (for majors, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C 7 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Tuition fees for PhD study and research are Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Conservation Jan, Jun 0.5-1 90 21,950 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – applicants with an Honours degree or equivalent charged on a per-year basis. Tuition fees are (in collaboration with the University of Queensland, Australia) may be admitted to a shorter programme set late in the preceding year. International Postgraduate Certificate in Meteorology 0.5 90 21,950 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – some relevant experience preferred PhD students are charged at domestic fee rates. Postgraduate Certificate in New Zealand Conservation Jan 0.5 90 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – some relevant experience preferred For the latest information on fees for doctoral Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same or related subject area, preferably with some work experience in clinical research or health sciences study, refer to the Postgraduate Thesis section at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/ Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Feb 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area payments/fees.aspx Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies Feb 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area PhD application closing dates are 1 March, Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area 1 July and 1 November. Postgraduate Diploma in Science (for subjects, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area It is expected that PhD study begins within Master of Biomedical Science Feb 1-2 240 32,200 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area – applicants with a good nine months of the date of offer. Bachelor’s degree with Honours may be considered for direct entry into second year Master of Clinical Research Negotiable 1 120 32,480 per year R Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) in same or related subject area, preferably with some work experience in clinical research or health sciences Master of Conservation Biology Jan at VUW 0.75 90 17,000 (VUW only) and C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Joint programme with UNSW, Australia) Jul at UNSW3 0.75 UNSW units 1,500 for field trip Master of Development Studies Feb 2 240 29,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same or related subject area Master of Environmental Studies Feb 2 240 29,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Master of Marine Conservation Jan, July 1 180 43,850 (full programme) C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – applicants with an Honours degree or equivalent (In collaboration with University of Queensland, Australia) and 7,200 for 2 field trips may be admitted to a shorter programme Footnotes: 1.5 240 58,500 (full programme) 1 A few majors may have restricted intake dates. and 7,200 for 2 field trips 2 February is the recommended commencement date. Master of Science (for subjects, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 or 2 240 29,250 per year C+R or R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area – applicants with a good 3 The full programme runs from January to December or Bachelor’s degree with Honours may be considered for direct entry into second year July to June, depending on whether the degree is begun in New Zealand or Australia. PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent

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Minimum Total points Estimated TUITION Coursework Minimum entry requirements Duration For full fees (NZ$) and/or Degrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES intake 1 Years Qualification See note on left Research Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School Faculty of Law Bachelor of Laws Feb 4 480 25,750 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form. Bachelor of Laws with Honours 514 Competitive entry in to second year. Entry to the parallel third- and fourth-year Honours programme is by invitation after high achievement in second year. Graduate Certificate in Law Feb2, Jul 0.5 60 12,850 full programme C Bachelor’s degree in law, or equivalent Master of Laws Feb2, Jul 1 120 25,550 full programme C, C+R, R Bachelor’s degree in law, or equivalent PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent New zealand School of Music Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz, Music Studies) Feb 3 360 24,950 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Audition required for Classical Performance and Jazz Graduate Diploma in Music Feb, Jul 1 120 24,950 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus training/experience; Audition/portfolio may be required Bachelor of Music with Honours (Arranging, Classical Performance, Composition/Sonic Feb, Jul 1 120 28,800 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus audition/portfolio Arts, Jazz Performance, Musicology, Music Studies) Postgraduate Diploma in Music (Composition/Sonic Arts, Performance) Feb, Jul 1 120 28,800 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area, plus audition/portfolio Master of Music (Composition, Musicology, Performance) Any time 1 120 28,800 full programme R, C+R Bachelor of Music (Honours) or equivalent & prerequisites for courses, plus audition/portfolio Master of Music Therapy Feb 2 240 28,800 per year C+R Degree relevant to music therapy and at least 30 points in Psychology or other approved social science discipline, plus audition/interview Master of Musical Arts (Composition, Performance) Feb 1 120 28,800 full programme R, C+R Bachelor’s degree with Honours or equivalent and audition/portfolio Artist Diploma in Music Any time 2 240 28,800 per year C Master of Music in Performance Doctor of Musical Arts (Composition, Performance) Feb, Jul 3 360 28,800 per year C+R Matser’s degree or equivaltent in same subject area plus audition/portfolio PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent Faculty of Science Bachelor of Biomedical Science (for specialisations, see page 25) Feb, Jul 3 360 25,050 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Bachelor of Science (for majors, see page 25) Feb, Jul 3 360 25,050 per year C See: Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses in the application form Graduate Diploma in Science (for majors, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 120 25,050 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours (for specialisations, see page 25) Feb 1 120 29,250 full programme C 7 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Bachelor of Science with Honours (for majors, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C 7 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Conservation Jan, Jun 0.5-1 90 21,950 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – applicants with an Honours degree or equivalent (in collaboration with the University of Queensland, Australia) may be admitted to a shorter programme Postgraduate Certificate in Meteorology 0.5 90 21,950 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – some relevant experience preferred Postgraduate Certificate in New Zealand Conservation Jan 0.5 90 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – some relevant experience preferred Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same or related subject area, preferably with some work experience in clinical research or health sciences Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Feb 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Studies Feb 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Postgraduate Diploma in Science (for subjects, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 120 29,250 full programme C Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Master of Biomedical Science Feb 1-2 240 32,200 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area – applicants with a good Bachelor’s degree with Honours may be considered for direct entry into second year Master of Clinical Research Negotiable 1 120 32,480 per year R Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) in same or related subject area, preferably with some work experience in clinical research or health sciences Master of Conservation Biology Jan at VUW 0.75 90 17,000 (VUW only) and C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Joint programme with UNSW, Australia) Jul at UNSW3 0.75 UNSW units 1,500 for field trip Master of Development Studies Feb 2 240 29,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same or related subject area Master of Environmental Studies Feb 2 240 29,250 per year C+R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area Master of Marine Conservation Jan, July 1 180 43,850 (full programme) C Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – applicants with an Honours degree or equivalent (In collaboration with University of Queensland, Australia) and 7,200 for 2 field trips may be admitted to a shorter programme 1.5 240 58,500 (full programme) and 7,200 for 2 field trips Master of Science (for subjects, see page 25) Feb, Jul 1 or 2 240 29,250 per year C+R or R Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in same subject area – applicants with a good Bachelor’s degree with Honours may be considered for direct entry into second year PhD See notes (left) 3 See PhD STUDY (left) R Master’s by research degree or equivalent

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Enhance your degree Matthieu Mereau in Venice, during his exchange to the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts Through Victoria’s exchange and leadership Leadership Programmes programmes, you can participate in experiences that Victoria offers two leadership programmes – the Victoria International Leadership complement your study and help you understand and Programme and the Victoria Plus Award. Both are self-paced, extra-curricular and aimed at establish your place in the world. enhancing degree study and employability. On completion, you are awarded a certificate and Student Exchange (Vic OE) Victoria University has exchange partnerships in your participation is noted on the academic the following countries: Argentina, Australia, transcript for your degree. In the Vic OE programme, students have the Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Victoria International Leadership Programme: opportunity to enhance their degree and realise Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, The award-winning Victoria International their potential by completing one or two Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, The Netherlands, Leadership Programme (VILP) is designed to trimesters at one of over 100 partner Poland, Portugal, Samoa, Singapore, Spain, develop leadership potential, advance universities in 30 countries worldwide. Sweden, Tahiti, Thailand, the United Kingdom, international knowledge and intercultural The exchange experience is one of academic and the United States. Please refer to the Vic OE awareness. The Programme is academically and personal growth. Students gain valuable website for the full listing of exchange oriented around seminars, speaker events and qualities such as communication skills, partnerships. experiential activities, to inspire students to innovation and leadership. Victoria’s partner Some of our partner universities teach in a think creatively about how to address global universities offer some of the highest quality foreign language, but over half teach completely leadership challenges. educational opportunities worldwide. in English or offer courses in English. The Programme is centred on the themes of: Although Vic OE is perfect for those studying ++ international leadership internationally focused degrees, it is relevant for ++ cross-cultural communication all fields of study. Vic OE is designed to help ++ global connectedness, and Victoria students realise their fullest potential. ++ sustainability VILP is open to all Victoria students and encourages interaction between students,

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international and domestic, across all University Victoria Plus Award: faculties and levels. By taking advantage of the The Victoria Plus Award is the University’s university’s Wellington location – in the political service and leadership award. It is given upon centre and cultural capital of New Zealand - it graduation, recognising significant extra- also creates opportunities for connection with curricular contribution to service and organisations and networks that enhance leadership development opportunities. Being community awareness, global citizenship and involved in volunteering and student support understanding of civic engagement. work, while actively leading in clubs or societies, is an important way of helping the The VILP benefits from collaboration with University and local community. This three-part partners such as: award programme sits alongside a degree and ++ the New Zealand Institute of International helps develop leadership, social responsibility Affairs (NZIIA) and employability skills. The programme is “I know that the skills ++ Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) highly regarded by the business community and and knowledge that I have ++ Asia:NZ Foundation professional associations which support the ++ the diplomatic community programme by contributing to our workshops gained… will only add value on leadership and social responsibility. As the only programme of its kind in New to my future career.” Zealand, VILP links students with a wide range The Vic Plus Award programme allows you to: of stakeholders at a local, national and global ++ Raise your awareness and understanding of MALAYSIA level, as well as with prestigious international social responsibility, leadership and Hansel Ng leadership opportunities. Students apply theory employability Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource to practice and engage in activities such as ++ Develop skills to help you in future life and & Industrial Relations and Marketing; going on an overseas exchange in one of our work Bachelor of Tourism Management world-renowned partner institutions, doing an ++ Gain recognition from the University for VILP/VPA student internship with an embassy in Wellington or your contribution overseas, and participating as delegates for Brought up in multicultural Malaysia, Hansel had an international conferences such as the Rio+20 interest in international affairs and community Earth Summit in Brazil. engagement. The VILP and VPA enabled Hansel to indulge these interests in a meaningful and rewarding way, in activities that included acting as a Ranger Guide for a local native wildlife reserve, buddying new international students on the International Buddy Programme and engaging with members of the diplomatic community in Wellington. These programmes will be recognised on Hansel’s official Victoria transcript and will compliment his Commerce and Tourism degrees.

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Pathway programmes Foundation Studies Programme students at the Karori campus

Foundation Studies Programme PROGRAMME DATES Students take English Proficiency courses for a Programme 2013/2 range of reasons. Most aim to prepare for Victoria University’s Certificate in Foundation 3 July 2013 to 14 February 2014 tertiary study; all aim to be challenged in the Studies is an eight-month programme. It is use of English; and a few aim to improve their Programme 2013/3 designed to teach English language proficiency employment prospects. and academic skills that are required for 30 October 2013 to 13 June 2014 students to gain entry to university and to Programme 2014/1 The courses are for students at an intermediate succeed in degree study. 26 February 2014 to 10 October 2014 level (minimum IELTS 4.0) or above. To better prepare for university study, some students may Programme 2014/2 The Foundation Studies programme provides need to combine two or three courses into a 2 July 2014 to 13 February 2015 an intensive learning environment, where 24- or 36-week programme of intensive English. well-qualified and experienced teachers ensure Programme 2014/3 that all students receive high levels of support 29 October 2014 to 12 June 2015 English Language Institute proficiency ratings and tuition. The classes foster independent are accepted as an alternative to IELTS or TOEFL learning and group communication skills. English Proficiency Programmes by Victoria and other universities for admission to Foundation Studies, and most undergraduate Programmes begin three times a year in The English Language Institute offers 12-week, and postgraduate programmes. February, June and October. The programme is full-time English Proficiency courses to help PROGRAMME DATES made up of six courses spread over two students develop their academic English trimesters. Every week there are 24 hours of language skills and language learning strategies. ELIN 931 5 March – 6 June 2014 class time, and students are encouraged to ELIN 932 16 July – 10 October 2014 spend 20 hours per week in unsupervised study. The Institute’s highly qualified staff have had professional experience in many parts of the ELIN 933 31 October 2014 – 5 February 2015 Successful completion of the Certificate in world, including the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe For more information and an application form, Foundation Studies will guarantee admission and North America – and have taught students see www.victoria.ac.nz/eli, or contact to the first year of any degree programme at from over 90 countries. Victoria International. Victoria University. The Certificate is also recognised as an entrance qualification by all New Zealand universities.

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Main Library, Kelburn campus International Programmes

Victoria offers international programmes at enrich the cultural experience of each Intercultural Exchange with Paramadina both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in participant, with a number of activities outside University, Jakarta, Indonesia: Each year, cooperation with leading partner institutions in the classroom which give students a taste of Victoria hosts a group of staff from Paramadina Asia. These international programmes support a New Zealand culture. for a four-week programme. Participants wide range of different opportunities for both For more information on these programmes, explore opportunities for PhD research, learn staff and students to study or undertake email [email protected] more about New Zealand culture and improve research at Victoria. These include staff and their English skills, while attending lectures by student exchange, joint programmes (twinning) Current programmes Victoria academics and meeting high profile and articulation, tailored programmes, members of the Wellington community. specialised English language courses, study Three current examples of Victoria’s For a complete list of Victoria’s international abroad and postgraduate programmes. international programmes are: programmes visit www.victoria.ac.nz/ Joint Programmes Master of International Relations at the international/study-options/twinning.aspx or Victoria’s international programmes provide Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam: In collaboration email [email protected] cost-effective opportunities to obtain an with the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, excellent international qualification. In our joint Victoria is offering its Master of International GMSTEC programmes (twinning), credit is awarded for Relations in Hanoi to support capacity-building Victoria University of Wellington provides the approved local courses, therefore lessening the for Government officials. The offering of the Secretariat for the Greater Mekong Subregion time required for study in Wellington. Students Masters is co-funded by both the Vietnamese Tertiary Education Consortium (GMSTEC) Trust are currently undertaking study in Business, and New Zealand Governments. The Masters is – a university consortium that combines the International Relations and Science at our taught in Hanoi, but all students spend one academic resources of leading New Zealand, partner institutions. At most partner month in Wellington working with their Australian and Greater Mekong Subregion institutions, students complete at least the first supervisors on the thesis component of the (GMS) universities. GMSTEC’s role is to expand year of degree study before transferring to degree. the learning, research and development Wellington. VICTORIA’S JOINT PROGRAMME CAMPUS IN HO CHI opportunities available to member staff and Tailored Programmes MINH CITY, VIETNAM: In association with the students in order to assist with development of University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, Victoria offers a range of tailored programmes the GMS. GMSTEC’s activities include targeted Victoria has a Joint Programme campus in Ho aimed at sponsored Government officials and study abroad programmes, staff and student Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Students can select senior academic staff. These courses cover a placement programmes, and research from a range of English language support wide range of topics and provide a platform for collaboration. programmes while beginning study on Victoria’s groups to explore postgraduate research, Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). Students can To find out more, visit www.gmstec.org or increase cross-cultural understanding and complete up to half of the BCom in HCMC email [email protected] enhance language skills. before transferring to Wellington to finish the Specialised English Language Courses degree. Victoria offers English language courses for For a VUW/UEH Joint Programme prospectus, FIND OUT MORE interested groups of staff and students from email [email protected] or visit Email [email protected] throughout Asia and other parts of the world. www.victoria.edu.vn www.victoria.ac.nz/international/ These programmes of study are designed to study-options/twinning.aspx

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Victoria International Victoria International Reception, Easterfield Building, Kelburn campus Victoria International is dedicated to helping make Making the most of your stay The VI Services team also organises events sure that your time at the University is as enriching and during International Orientation in which you can participate. These present a great enjoyable as possible. opportunity to meet new people. Haere mai, welcome Arrival and Orientation During your time at Victoria, the VI Services Team is available to provide support with any As an international student at Victoria, you will When you arrive in Wellington, VI staff or academic or personal concerns, or can refer be part of a very special community. The centre student volunteers will meet you at the you to the appropriate support service within of that community is Victoria International (VI) Wellington airport and take you to your the University. which provides assistance and support to pre-arranged accommodation. international students from the time of enquiry We understand that living and studying in a and application through to graduation. The VI Services team runs an International foreign country comes with its highs and lows. Orientation programme for new international Victoria International is a dedicated office made VI Student Advisors are here to listen and students, to introduce you to student and up of international marketing and recruitment, support international students. VI Services staff academic life at Victoria. international admissions, international members have experience living in different cultures and know the challenges. programmes, Victoria International Leadership At International Orientation you will receive the Programme, student exchange and student information and help you need to settle into life Victoria International works closely with other support (Services) reporting to the Office of the at the University and in New Zealand. This student support groups at the university. Pro Vice-Chancellor International. includes academic advice, guidance on accessing the University’s student computer Victoria International is your first point of systems, campus and city tours and contact for information and advice. You can introductions to the facilities and services contact us through our Online Support Centre available to you as a Victoria student. victoria-help.custhelp.com Our Admissions team answers questions regarding admission and enrolment procedures. Our Services team answers enquiries about airport pick-up, orientation and insurance, and provides support during your time at the university.

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The Quad, Kelburn campus, during Orientation Week Student Support + Facilities

Victoria’s university-wide student support network sets Victoria Careers Service offers job and career planning advice, a Careers Resource Library and the standard in New Zealand for ensuring students have workshops and seminars. It operates CareerHub, a job database with internships, the support they need, in their studies and personal life. part-time and holiday work and graduate vacancies related to your studies. Faculty Support is available through Faculty community activities for students of any faith www.victoria.ac.nz/careers Academic Advisors dedicated to looking after background. There are also Muslim prayer Student Job Search helps students find part- the needs of international students. rooms at both the Kelburn and Pipitea time employment while studying and full-time Campuses. Student Learning Support provides free employment during summer. workshops to help students with essay writing, Disability Services assists students who are www.sjs.co.nz language development, study skills, deaf, have impairments, mental illness, Victoria University Students’ Association offers mathematics and statistics, presentation skills, injuries, medical conditions or specific learning almost 100 social, sporting and cultural clubs. and exam techniques. Particularly useful disabilities. For many students the support www.vuwsa.org.nz programmes for international students include: provided is integral to their academic success. ++ Preparation for Academic Life and Study – Services include accessible arrangements for Facilities skills to study successfully at university courses and exams, liaison with academic staff ++ ExcelL – skills for successfully to help them understand your needs, adaptive Student Computing Service provides computer communicating in a new culture. technology and note-taking assistance for facilities. All students receive free email and www.victoria.ac.nz/slss lectures. Most services are free for storage space, and access to the Student Portal international students. Contact Disability (MyVictoria) and the library’s web-based Student Health Service provides a range of Services as early as possible before beginning electronic database. Large suites at all medical services for students, with doctors and study. campuses offer access to a range of software, nursing staff at Kelburn and Pipitea campuses, www.victoria.ac.nz/disability printers, scanners, internet and technical and physiotherapy at the Kelburn Campus. support. Crèche (childcare) facilities are available on After-hours medical care for students is also www.victoria.ac.nz/its available off-campus. campus while you are studying. These are www.victoria.ac.nz/studenthealth staffed by qualified and experienced teachers. Library facilities are extensive. The University Applications for the crèche should be made has a central library and Faculty-specific ones. Student Counselling Service is a professional well in advance. www.victoria.ac.nz/library and confidential service provided on all four www.victoria.ac.nz/creche campuses. It provides counselling on personal The Language Learning Centre (LLC) is the place or academic issues, relationships or any other Financial Support and Advice provides practical, to be if you are learning English, Maori, Sign aspect of students’ wellbeing impacting on tailored advice about managing university and Language, Samoan and any other languages their personal or academic success. personal costs. The Finance Advisors can help taught at Victoria. They have a great collection www.victoria.ac.nz/counselling students to make financial plans. They also of reference books and graded readers, foreign administer the Hardship Fund which provides DVDs and language software to help you Spiritual support is available for a range of emergency financial assistance. practice and improve your language skills. religions. Anglican and Catholic Chaplains www.victoria.ac.nz/finadvice www.victoria.ac.nz/llc provide pastoral care, spiritual input and

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Accommodation Stafford House Organising accommodation is one of the most important Other accommodation The Accommodation Service can also help things you need to do before arriving in Wellington. students find private accommodation. You may choose to rent a room in an existing flat, set up For the February 2014 intake, accommodation Halls of Residence your own flat with a group of friends or board applications open on 1 August 2013 and are with a family. The Accommodation Service has Living in a hall means you will be part of a due by 1 October 2013 (New Zealand time). friendly and supportive community of students an online database which lists places available from different backgrounds and interests. For the July 2014 intake, applications open on in the private market and this is updated daily. 1 April 2014, and offers will be made from Victoria offers a variety of halls, from single and Homestay accommodation can be arranged for 1 May 2014 onwards. shared rooms to your own apartment – or international students who wish to improve something in between. Most of them are self- Applications received after these dates will be their English while studying at Victoria catered but there are halls that provide meals asked if they would like to join the application University. You are provided with a furnished for students in their first year at university. pool to be considered for future vacancies. bedroom in a suburban home with meals, but you may be further from campus so transport While prices vary, we recommend that you When you apply, be sure to include any special costs may be higher. budget at least NZ$390 a week for requirements, such as health, religious, financial accommodation including food and other living or other requirements. This helps us ensure you If you are not able to move directly into your expenses. Most halls require international have chosen the most appropriate Hall to meet hall or homestay when you arrive in Wellington students to pay their accommodation fees for and support your needs. the Accommodation Service can also provide each trimester upfront. First time applicants to assistance with arranging temporary If you are going to be under the age of 18 when a Victoria Hall of Residence must also pay a accommodation. non-refundable application fee of NZ$75. For you start studying at Victoria, you must contact more information on the halls and how to apply the Accommodation Service before you apply to For further information on private, homestay or online, check out the Accommodation Service’s discuss your housing options. temporary accommodation, check out the website. Accommodation Service website, www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation

Everton Hall Te Puni Hall of Residence

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Lambton Quay Living costs + Budget

Your personal living costs Estimated living costs1 2 3 depend on where and how ESSENTIAL EXPENSES Hall of Residence private Flat your Budget Weekly Expenses you choose to live. Rent 313 165 Power/gas – 25 Food (included in Hall fee) – 80 The average weekly cost of a Hall of Residence Entertainment and snacks 40 55 is between NZ$175 and NZ$330 and it may Travel (local) 5 35 include up to three daily meals, internet, Phone rental (local calls only) and broadband – 10 electricity and local phone costs. Toll calls home 5 5 Rent for flatting – shared apartment or house – Cell phone (usage only) 10 10 averages NZ$165 per week, with additional Toiletries 10 10 costs for food, internet, phone and electricity. Subtotal $383 $395 If flatmates cook together and take advantage Subtotal x 38 weeks = Annual TOTAL 1 $14,554 $15,010 of low-cost supermarkets and the weekly fruit- Initial Set-up Expenses and-vegetable market, expenses for food can be Hall deposit/bond for flat (partly refundable) 500 800 significantly lowered. Set-up for flat (such as amenities, furniture) 200 1,200 Here are some average non-discounted prices Course costs (books, supplies, photocopying) 800 800 of some common goods in New Zealand dollars Insurance – individual rate 575 575 (for exchange rates, see www.xe.com): Sports and hobbies 500 500 Clothing + personal items 1,200 1,200 + Prepaid international telephone call cards Miscellaneous 250 250 around $20 for 5-6 hours + Cell phone contract $30 per month Annual TOTAL 2 $4,490 $5,290 + Takeaway meal $7-$20 Total ESSENTIAL Expenses (TOTAL 1+2) $19,044 $20,300 + Coffee $4; soft drink $3; beer $7 OPTIONAL EXPENSE Minimum Good + DVD hire $8; cinema $14 + Backpackers $30 (dorm bunk) per night One-week holiday in New Zealand 700 1,300 + Taxi from airport to city $25-$35 POSSIBLE INCOME + Bus/cable car – university to city $2; taxi $12 Wages4 The table on the right shows estimated living Parent/Family contribution costs for one academic year at Victoria based Scholarships/Grant (private) on 38 weeks. Information and advice on living Your Total Possible income expenses in Wellington is available from: www.victoria.ac.nz/finadvice 1. These costs are reasonable estimates of costs for 2014, based on 2012 costs – actual costs may vary 2. Residence Hall costs and inclusions vary, so please check carefully the information specific to your preferred housing options in the Accommodation Guide or at www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation 3. Your contribution is based on sharing in a three-person flat. 4. International students can work up to 20 hours a week during the academic period. The minimum wage is $13.75 per hour.

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© Victoria University of Wellington, June 2013 The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

Victoria University uses all reasonable skill and care to ensure the The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International information contained in this document is accurate at the time of Students (The Code) is a policy specially designed for being made available. However, matters covered by this document international students. It sets the standards of advice and care are subject to change due to a continuous process of review and to that must be given by an institution to an international student. unanticipated circumstances. Victoria University of Wellington has agreed to observe and be The University therefore reserves the right to make any changes bound by The Code published by the Ministry of Education. without notice. So far as the law permits, the University accepts Copies of The Code are available on request from Victoria no responsibility for any loss suffered by any person due to International or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education reliance (either in whole or in part) on the information contained website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international in this document, whether direct or indirect, and whether foreseeable or not.