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CHOOSE THE TOPICS Welcome to the 2016 edition that areright for you of Continuing Education In this issue you will find articles on how to choose the correct subjects, the surprising benefits of online study, information Many university degrees link up on the Zero Fees scheme, scoring aScholarship,the difference to subjectsthat you may already between NZ Tertiary Institutions, and how you too can pursue a be taking at school. Here'ssome dream career. We hope you find this year’sedition auseful summary of options information aboutchoosing subjects across the continuance of education. wisely if you are aiming for a particular study path.

ay,for example,you have always However,ifyou research on different Contents wanted to be avet. Youwill universities' websites, they will have find that school subjects such as information on what NCEA results are 3Choosing the subjects that best suit your study path biologyand mathematics link up required to be eligible for entry into Sto furtherstudy youmay want to do. specific programmes. 4Cashing in –how to achieve aScholarship Theymay not sound as exciting as the If you don't meet the NCEA 5Everything you need to know about the Zero Fees Scheme Comparative VetAnatomy paper offered requirementstogain entryfora and who has it on offer in Year 2ofthe Bachelor of Veterinary particulardegree,someofthem offer Science,but they helptoget youthere. bridging courses whereyou cangain the 6The benefits of online study If you're not so sureabout whatto knowledge needed to startthe degree. 7NZTertiary Institutions –whats the difference? study,think about subjects thatyou These courses canbeayear or so reallyenjoyatschool. Althoughthereare long,meaning your timeatuniversity 8Meet the NZ Union of Students many more subjectareas at university, would be longer. theyroughlyalign with secondary If youtalktoyourschool careers 9Digital Media, Film and Business school subjects. adviseraboutyour likesand dislikes, and have arough ideaofwhat career you 10 Pursue your dreams Arts and humanities aresimilar to want, they willbeable to point youin subjects like English,history,geography, 11 Achieving aBalance the right direction of what qualification classics, languages, arthistory, drama, to study. and so on but also spread to areas such as Also,whenyou gettoyour selected sociology, anthropology, genderstudies, universityorinstituteoftechnology, talk political studies,philosophy,linguistics, to the studentliaison advisorsand they'll and many more. be able to ensureyou'reonthe right Within these broad majors, youcould trackfor thecareer youwant. find yourself pickingpapers thatyou had no idea would existwhile you were at secondaryschool. Interested in law? It fits into the humanities discipline as it draws uponalot of the skills needed in Key points suchsubjects as English,history, and the What subjects areyou interestedin socialsciences in general. and/ordoyouknowwhat youare Sciences aresimilartothe secondary good at? school subjects of chemistry, physics, and biology,but from here possibilities open Areyou aiming foraparticularcareer? up to zoology, human nutritionormarine Do youhave aparticulardegree and/or science. If youmake the right choices major subjectinmind? now, the possibilitiescan be endless. Do youthinkyou might want to have If economics is moreyour thing, asecond subject specified in your look into studyingtowards acommerce degree? degree.This builds on alot of subjects Howmanyyears do youwanttostudy youmay have coveredatsecondary for (and howmanycan youaffordto schoolineconomics and mathematics, as study for)? wellasstretchingtoinclude areas suchas tourism and information science. What will youdoifyou fail Then there arethe degrees which papers or change your mind about don't have many equivalents at secondary future plans? school, such as engineering and design.

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eography is usually abig factor in Thereare eightuniversities in NewZealand. choosing where to study.Aucklanders The University of Aucklandhas thehighest could studyatthe University of international rankings, followed by the Auckland, AUTUniversity,or University of Otago, UniversityofCanterbury, GMassey University, forexample. Butthereare and Victoria University of Wellington. also ITPs such as Unitec and Manukau Institute However,all NewZealand universities have of Technology, not to mention dozens of private good international reputations (all eight training establishments. Depending on the ranked in thetop 500 in the 2013 QS World course youwant, thereare institutions such UniversityRankings). as Computer PowerPlus, Servilles Academy, As with ITPs,universities have learning Media Design School, AMES IT Academy ... areaswherethey are internationally renowned. the list goes on and on,and that’s just in Forexample, Lincoln Universityhas afocuson Auckland alone! agriculture and farming,Victoria University excels Qualifications cansometimesbesimilar in lawand the humanities, andthe University of across universities, ITPs,and private providers, Waikato hasagreat business school.Someresearch but they all haveadifferentemphasis.Take willhelp youtodecide thebest universityfor you. the time to do your research.The institutions’ websites always havecourse information —be carefultonote anyspecial advantages they offer, Industrytraining such as links to industry. Be suretoshop around when you’re deciding organisations (ITOs) on your furtherlearninginstitution.Don’t Industrytraining organisations (ITOs) develop associate auniversity degree withbeing most training programmes and qualifications for likely to get youthe job youwantbecause the industriesand the government. Following workforcecontinually changes,and apolytech recent mergers, thereare currently14ITOs or private trainingestablishment maybethe in NewZealand,which cover all industries. tertiaryeducationprovider thathas evolved in ITOs provide information about industryskill your chosen sector thefastest. demand,define national skill standards and qualifications required by industry, and broker training to meet the needsofemployees in Institutesof industry(working with private industry-specific training providerstodoso). technology and If youwant an apprenticeship in thetrades, the ITOs arethe place to go.They organise polytechnics (ITPs) on-the-job training,off-the-job learning, Polytechnicspridethemselves on being based on ongoing assessment, and provide up-to-date the practical pursuit of learning.Their courses are information to employeesand employers. focused on getting youajob! The currentITOsare: Therange of subjects atITPsiswide and Go to www.itf.org.nz/itostofind out more. varied— you can study anything from nursing to interior design Polytechnics offer qualifications Wananga– to suit studentsofall ages,backgrounds, Wananga- areNew Zealand tertiaryeducation and experience. institutions that focus on practical learning, Each institution has arange of degrees, as wellasembracing ateaching and learning diplomas, and certificates youcan study,all in philosophy that is built around M-aoriculture specific fields. Like most tertiaryeducation and knowledge. In traditional times, the providers,ITPshave areasofspeciality. For word wananga- conveyed meanings related to example, Whitireia excelsinthe arts and highlyevolved knowledge,lore, and occult communication(e.g.creative writing,publishing, arts reached through “discussion”toarrive and journalism), whereas OtagoPolytechnic and at deeper understanding. In wananga- classes, Unitec havestrongveterinarynursing programmes. students learnfrom each otherjust as much as Go to www.nzqa.govt.nz for alistof the teacher. NewZealandITPs. At wananga,- you learnhow to learn. Theyalsooffer: Universities bridging certificates Westerncivilisationisfounded on thenotion diplomas that knowledge and the desiretounderstand, Bachelor’sdegrees and explain this understanding to others, is a postgraduate qualifications, such as fundamental human need. This is the purpose Master’s andPhD degrees. Great examples include ServillesAcademy, universitiesfulfil. The respect accorded to PrivateTraining which is aleadingprovider of training for universities,embodied in the principalof Manyofthese programmes canbestudied part- hairdressers and hospitalityworkers,Computer academic freedom, is crucial to the abilityofa time during weekdays,inthe evening,atthe Establishments Power Plus, whichspecialises in IT training,and societytomatureand grow. weekend, or from home. CTCAviationtrains pilots. Universitiesoffer the highest andmost Programmes aredelivered in auniquely (PTEs) - PTEs generallyprovide educationatthe challenging level of education. Yougoto Maori environment and are based on ateaching For-profit doesn’t necessarilymean a certificate and diploma level, and although the universitytoget adegree (and after that, an whichprovides an inclusive, interactive, and compromise in training quality. Private training sting in the tail canbehigh course fees, your Honoursdegree,postgraduatediploma, Master’s nurturinglearning experience. establishments take aniche and specialise in - employabilityishigh. Online research may degree,orDoctorate). Youstudy hardand learn Thereare three wananga in Aotearoa, plus it, which canoften lead to industry-specific uncover the PTEthat is right for you. howtorationalise,argue, test,research, and Open Wananga- (a distancelearning‘campus’. programmes that lead to better employment think laterally. Eachhas campusesthroughoutthe country. prospects after yougraduate. JETmag TERTIARY Ce AMESSAGE FROMTHE STUDENTS’ UNION – the things youshould be looking forfrom your institution.

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or over ahundredyears at our oldest universities and polytechnics, studentshave foughtfor the rights and conditions that youdeserve. FThe body that continues this struggle is the local students’ association. Collectivelythese make up the NewZealand UnionofStudents’ Associations (NZUSA). While you make up yourmind about your futurehere aresome things that youshould be asking if your chosen institution offers. Youcan also join with others to argue for them if they aren’t good enough. •Student voice and democratic representation The best institutions have well-organised systems for exploring howwell learning processes are working in each course and using that for the beneﬁt of current students, and for redesigning the course in the future. Many institutions provideopportunities for elected students to have asay in the decisions that the institution makes that affect them. Students also collectivelycontribute to debates about social issues, and have been at the forefront of change. The best institutions allowthe space and offer supportfor student publications and clubs wherethese issues canbecanvassed. •Well-being,pastoral supportand recreationalactivities Institutions areallowed to charge you extra to supplyservices toenhance your mental and physical well-being and to providepastoral support without violence and rape,isactive on your problems. It makes settling in much easier knowing of co-creation of learning and knowledge along with recreationaland cultural activities. They campus.www.thursdaysinblack.org.nz. that thereare avenues should things go awry. with your lecturers, tutors,teachersand canonlydothis after consultationwith students. fellow students. •Learning support, disabilityand learning needs •Financial supportand hardship Ask what is provided, at what cost, and howthe If youneed additional supportduring your institution ensures that they arewhat students Study canbehard. At some point youmay need It will be aﬁnancial struggle for youtobea student. Government supportfalls wellshortofthe studies, contact your students’ association. actually want. additional supportinyour studies. In addition, Seewww.students.org.nz. many students do not discover that they have actual costs each year.Ask if there’safoodbank or •Safetyonand off campus Wishing youthe verybest in your choices and learning needs until they get to tertiarystudy. cash grants if some unforeseen eventoccurs. Youhave aright to be free fromviolence and We regard the existence of these building your future. harassment during your studyand your institution •Advocacy blocks of tertiarystudytobeafoundation Dr Alistair Shaw should make sure that youare. CheckifNZUSA’s The institution should have arobust system of for your success. Of course what youbring to Executive Director ThursdaysinBlackCampaign –towards aworld independent advocacyshould youencounter it is alsovital, as youembarkonthe process NewZealand Union of Students’ Associations BECAUSEEVERY $$$ PIECEMATTERS Ce TERTIARY EDENZ COLLEGES Launches Unique Bachelor’sDegrees.

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DENZ creates graduates who arewell rounded in humanities. Gaining abetter understanding of themselves will help them to engage with others and interact Ewith the world around them. “Aninteractive approachtolearning focuses on developing innovativegraduates that willhave great people skills, not just technical or theoretical knowledge” says Academic Director,David McCurdy.This newventurewill open up global opportunities for EDENZgraduates and lead to successful and fulfilling careers in anever-changing world. Qualityeducation is paramount at EDENZ Colleges and NZQA has officially recognised this by awarding EDENZwith aCategoryOne status. This is the highest formofrecognitionin The diversityofcultureswith over 20 nationalities NewZealand. They further commended EDENZ at EDENZ Colleges strengthens academic on the “innovative programme design”ofthe studies andnetworking opportunities for students, Bachelor’s degrees. In additiontothe Bachelors particularly withinthe NZ BusinessAcademy.This programmes, thereisarange of certificates and academy is dedicatedtocreating graduates who excel diplomas to refine your expertise in specific areas. acrossthe boardasbusiness leaders and entrepreneurs The NZ Film Academy is dedicated to preparing within NewZealandand on aglobalscale. students for the exciting film industry. Students Forstudents who are planning to travel create their ownfilms, while working alongside overseas beyond high school, EDENZalso offers industryprofessionals. Thiscan be completed in aspecialised 5week course in teaching English just 16 weeks of study and is the perfect overviewof language. This opens up opportunities to work and specialised training in film production and agreat earn apremiumsalarywhile travelling the globe. steppingstone into the filmdegree programme. Teaching English to speakers of other languages is Digital Media is arapidly growing industry arewarding and life-changing career path. as computer generated imagerycontinues to be As aforward-thinking education provider at the forefrontofinnovationand design. Steven EDENZ“graduates will be innovative, creativeand Lobato from the United States, arecent graduate empowered with skillsthat willenable themtoseek of EDENZDiploma in AdvancedAnimation highlysought after employment opportunities,” Level 7, says “The time Ispent learning at the saysExecutive Principal, Rob Simpson. EDENZ NZ Digital Media Academy at EDENZhas been Colleges is passionate about seeing people achieve veryenriching.The teachers and staff have been success forlife in whichever industrythey choose. extraordinarily helpful with not onlyteaching me Visit the EDENZColleges website edenz.ac.nz for the skills required for workinthe industrybut also moreinformation on the Bachelor’s programmes and with navigating the beautiful cityofAuckland.” other studyoptions in 2017. NEW START Ce FROM LANDSCAPING TO CHEMISTRY– how Ben did it…..

ut Iwas ready for newchallenges Threeyears later Bengraduatedwith a For former and the Certificate of University BachelorofScience majoring in chemistryand is “ Preparation (CUP) bridging course nowworking at Hill Laboratories,ananalytical landscaper and at the UniversityofWaikato seemed chemistry lab in Hamilton. likeBagood waytotransition myself from full-time “Mycurrent role involvesresearchingthe full-time husband worktofull-time study,” says Ben. presenceofcontaminantsinthe environment. Benand hiswife had recentlyhad their first Idothis by testingwater and soilsamples and father Ben child, so thecost of study was abig concern from around NewZealandand sometimes forBen. overseas. Theworkisverychallenging at times Shirley,university “Luckily Iwas eligible for aStudent Allowance andrequires alot of problem solving.” which helped take some of the financial pressure Benloves his newcareer and says from here study wasn’treally off.Ialso knewthat by going to university, Iwas his opportunities areendless. setting myself up to earnahigher salary.” “The CUPcourse and the degree have an option. He’d Enrolling in July 2012, Bencompleted given me astrong career base withmany the flexible, one-semester course thatset him possible pathways.Ihave the abilityto beenworking in up to startaBachelorofSciencedegreethe progress throughdifferentroles and have following year. recentlybeen offered the opportunitytodo the landscaping “I was nervous about starting universityafter aMasters degreepart-timewhile Iwork, not being at school for so many years, but the as wellasgetting financialassistance from University of Waikato industry for some CUP course and universitystaff weresohelpful my firm.” and supportive. The four papers Idid gave me Bensays he’d probably stillbealandscaper graduate Ben Shirley says time and wasn’t researching and writing skills and helped me get hadhenot taken the firststepwith the the Certificate of University familiar with the campusand student life.” CUPcourse. Preparation (CUP) course gave sure he had the Ben was encouraged by staff and students “Starting withCUP wasthe perfect wayto to take aCUP chemistrypaper.Heenjoyed the getprepared for undergraduate study. It gave him the support he neededto smarts for academic practical elements of the paper,such as carrying me achancetotry differentsubjectsbefore pursue his dream career. out experiments in the lab,and soonwas hooked committing to afulldegree andnow I’mdoing study. by the world of science. something Ireallylove.” Whatever your end goalmay be, there’salwaysroom for learning.And with distance learningcourses forSemester Twoopennow,you canstudy whereveryou are, in your owntime. To enrol,visit massey.ac.nz/semester2 DO SOMETHING LIFE CHANGING WITHOUT CHANGING YOURLIFE