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AUT UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS AUT UniversiTy CerTificate in foUndation sTUdies All enquiries and applications to: ACG - Academic Colleges Group International Centre, ACG City Campus 345 Queen Street, Auckland City PO Box 6199, Wellesley St, Auckland 1141, New Zealand Tel: +64-9-307 5399. Fax: +64-9-377 7125 Email: [email protected] www.acgedu.com ACGSchools A messAge from the vice-chAncellor of Aut university AUT is New Zealand’s fastest-growing and most dynamic university. It is a national leader in a wide range of programmes and provides an outstanding environment of teaching and learning for both domestic and international students. AUT is a contemporary New Zealand university focusing on student success, research and industry connectivity. Our courses cater for professions in Business, Engineering, Communications, Tourism, Health Science and Creative Technologies as well as careers in key professions such as Law, Accounting, Marketing, Nursing, Paramedicine, and Sport. In addition AUT has a strong focus on innovative research in areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and nutrition. AUT University offers pathways from foundation studies to PhD. The University’s close links with business and industry make AUT’s graduate employment rate the envy of its peers. The AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies has been taught exclusively through ACG Norton College since May 2003. This programme has been designed to prepare international students for entry into AUT’s degree programmes by equipping each student with essential subject knowledge, English language training and tertiary study skills. The AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies is approved and accredited by Universities New Zealand and is a recognised New Zealand University Entrance qualification. AUT guarantees university entrance to students whose results in the AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies meet the published standards required for the University’s degree programmes, and who meet other entry requirements for admission to the University. I am pleased to advise that the success rate of students from ACG Norton College, who have commenced AUT degrees, has exceeded that of other student groups. On behalf of AUT University, I welcome you to our Certificate in Foundation Studies and look forward to welcoming you to the University on successful completion of your studies at ACG Norton College. ACG Norton College students‘‘ ‘‘are well equipped to study our programmes. Derek McCormack Vice-Chancellor AUT AUT AUCKLAND CITY CAMPUS Aut university certificAte in foundAtion studies The AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies prepares international students for entry into the University’s degree programmes. ACG offers the AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies through ACG Norton College. why choose the Aut university two offers of PlAce from the stArt Aut university - the university for the chAnging world certificAte in foundAtion studies? All students who enrol in the AUT University • The Certificate in Foundation Studies offers Certificate in Foundation Studies will receive • Four vibrant and well-positioned campuses guaranteed pathways to AUT University two offers of place at the time of application: located in Auckland, voted third best city in the • The Certificate in Foundation Studies is A letter of offer for the Foundation Certificate world to live in (Mercers rankings 2014) recognised by all New Zealand universities course and a conditional letter of offer for • 3rd largest University in New Zealand and the AUT University. A confirmed offer of place • Since 2003, 95% of students who completed fastest growing will be issued by AUT University as soon as the Certificate in Foundation Studies have • Granted University status in 2000 and already students have successfully completed the received confirmed offers of place at AUT listed in the top 500 Universities world-wide Foundation Certificate and met any additional University and achieved a five star rating by QS* for admission requirements. • The Certificate in Foundation Studies takes internationalisation. Accounting & Finance 6 to 12 months (two, three or four terms) disciplines placed in the top 100 in the world** AcAdemic excellence - • The curriculum incorporates all the latest • School of Business accredited by ACSB (The the Key to success developments in its specialist areas Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) which ranks it in the top 4% • The curriculum includes core training in ACG recruits the best specialists in each worldwide English and independent learning skills field of study. Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, and self-study periods. Contact • Five faculties offering over 250 programmes in • Preparatory English language courses are periods typically occupy between 20 and Business & Law, Culture & Society, Design & also available. 27 hours per week. Many modules include Creative Technologies, Health & Environmental laboratory or practical classes. You are Sciences & Te Ara Poutama (Maori Studies) university pathwAys assigned a tutor, who provides counselling • Excellent research facilities and a strong Successful completion of the Certificate in and is available to listen and help with any research culture with governmental, Foundation Studies to prescribed grades questions or difficulties you may have. In commercial and community organisations guarantees entry to an appropriate AUT addition, AUT staff meet with students • Many programmes are developed in conjunction undergraduate degree. Universities New Zealand to discuss degree options and answer with industry to ensure they reflect current and have approved the Certificate in Foundation questions. future workforce needs - guaranteeing a high Studies for entry to all New Zealand universities. You are expected to spend 20 hours graduate employment rate The programme has also been approved for per week in self-study. • Internationally recognised and globally entry to selected Australian universities. competitive free iPAds • High quality teaching staff with typically smaller interactive class sizes All students enrolled in university foundation studies programmes at ACG receive an • World class innovative facilities iPad free of charge for the duration of their • International Student Support team. course. For more information about AUT University, Students have full access to a complete set please visit: www.aut.ac.nz of course materials via the iPad. * QS 2013 Benchmarking Survey ** QS 2014 World University rankings AUT UNIVERSITY CERTIFIcatE IN FOUNDatION STUDIES foundAtion certificAte course oPtions There are three course options, ranging from 6 to 12 months in length, designed to meet the needs of each student. For all options, the academic entry requirements are: Successful academic experience and qualifications at Year 12 (New Zealand) FAST-TRACK or Grade 12/11 (Asia), Senior High School 3rd / 2nd year, or equivalent. 6 MONTHS For English language entry requirements, please refer to each course option. (2 TERMS) The academic year is divided into four terms and there are four starting dates each year. English Language Entry Requirements IELTS 5.5 entry (with a minimum of two bands of The 6 month (2 terms) Fast-track course starts in January and July, while the 6.0 and at least one in Reading or Writing, and no Standard, and Standard Plus options are available at the start of each term. band less than 5.0) or IELTS 6.0 (with no band less The Introductory Term of Academic English for Foundation* is designed for students than 5.5), or other equivalent. who have IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) who are planning to enter the Compulsory Subjects: 1 year Standard Plus course. • English I or Academic English for Tertiary Studies • English II TERM DatES FOR 2015 TERM DatES FOR 2016 • Tertiary Study Skills Y Term 1: 29 January to 2 April Term 1: 26 January to 15 April • Culture and Society Term 2: 20 April to 26 June Term 2: 2 May to 1 July Option Subjects*: RSIT Choose four from the Standard Entry Option Term 3: 20 July to 25 September Term 3: 25 July to 23 September Subjects below VE Term 4: 12 October to 11 December Term 4: 10 October to 9 December Term One Term Two UNI Starting dates and term dates shown are inclusive of orientation. Attendance at orientation is required. English I or Academic English for Tertiary Study, *Academic English for Foundation is registered as Intensive General English with NZQA and delivered by English II ACG Norton College. 2 Option Subjects 2 Option Subjects Tertiary Study Skills Culture and Society *Some subjects may only be available if there are sufficient numbers or may only be available in alternate terms) ACADEMIC STANDARD ENGLISH FOR PLUS STANDARD FAST-TRACK FOundatiON 2 TERMS 1 YEAR 8/9 MONTHS 1 TERM (4 TERMS) (3 TERMS) English Language English Language English Language Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements IELTS 5.5 entry (a minimum of 5.0 in all bands), successful completion of IELTS 4.5 entry IELTS 5.0 entry ACG English School’s Academic Level 4 or other equivalent. (a minimum of 4.0 in (a minimum of 4.5 in all bands), successful all bands), successful Compulsory Subjects: Option Subjects*: completion of ACG completion of ACG • English I Choose four from: English School’s English School’s • English II • Accounting I • Accounting II Academic Level 2 Academic Level 3 • Micro-Economics • Macro-Economics • Tertiary Study Skills Y or other equivalent. or other equivalent. • Culture and Society