UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 Iti Rearea Teitei Kahikatea Ka Taea
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University of Otago UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 Iti rearea teitei kahikatea ka taea. Ko te reo rāhiri, ko te reo pōwhiri e karanga ana ki a koutou ngā rearea iti ka whai wāhi kei raro i te rūhā o te rākau mātauranga o Aotearoa, a ko te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo. Tēnā, karapinepine mai, whakarauika mai. Ahakoa tō awhero, ahakoa tō wawata he wāhi hāneanea mōu, he ara whakamua mōu hei tutuki tēnā tāu e hiahia ai. Mēnā ka whai tohu koe ki te reo Māori, ki ngā āhuatanga Māori, ki te kete aronui, ki te ture, ki te pūtaiao, ki te hauora, ki te tauhokohoko rānei, ahakoa te kaupapa he wāhi mōu, he tohu mōu. Ko te ringa āwhina ka toro atu ki a koutou, ko ngā pou taunaki ka whakaakoria, ka ārahia, ka tautokona koe ki te rere atu ki ngā This Prospectus is intended as a general guide for students and includes an overview of the courses available at the University karamatamata, ki ngā puhikaioreore o te rākau mātauranga nei. of Otago and how degrees are structured. Further details on all courses can be found online or in the Guide to Enrolment, which is Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai! available from August 2018. The closing date for most enrolment applications is 10 December. While all information in this Prospectus is, as far as possible, up to date and accurate at the time of publication, the University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations as may be necessary. The regulations of the University of Otago are published annually in the University Calendar. Published April 2018 by the Marketing Office, Division of External Engagement, University of Otago. It is said that although the bellbird is small it can reach the highest branches of the tallest tree. The voice of welcome from the University of Otago calls out to you, to take rest beneath its branches. As the rst university in New ealand, the University of Otago can be likened to the most senior branch of the tree of education. We welcome you all. Whatever your dreams or aspirations, they can be realised here. Whether you want to pursue the Māori language or other aspects of Māori culture, humanities, law, science, medicine or business, there is a place for you here and a ualication to suit your specialty. At the University of Otago we have the people to teach, guide and support you to y to the treetops and beyond. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Contents Welcome 2 Section 1: Only Otago 4 Dunedin: New Zealand’s student capital 6 Life at Otago 8 Section 2: Student support 10 Section 3: Accommodation 22 College life 24 Colleges at a glance 26 Other accommodation 42 Section 4: Entrance and Enrolling 44 Entrance requirements 46 Admission to Otago 47 Enrolment 50 How much will it cost? 52 Scholarships 53 Section 5: An Otago degree 54 Studying at Otago 56 Terminology 56 What to expect 57 The structure of your degree 58 Section 6: Subject Guide 64 First contacts 146 Important dates 148 Make the most of a late start 149 Future steps 150 List of subjects 151 Index 152 1 Welcome to the University of Otago The University of Otago was founded in 1869 In order to make the best of your brief time by early Scottish settlers who recognised the with us, I strongly encourage you to be the best importance of universities. Otago is the oldest student you can be. I also encourage you to take and nest university in New ealand with a long advantage of the wide range of extracurricular history of excellence in teaching and research. and cocurricular activities that we have on oer. We work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu, the The University of Otago is located in one of the tangata whenua of this place. We value the strong most beautiful places on the planet – please take cultural contribution of both elements of our time out to discover the beaches, the hills and history; the bagpipes and the haka can be heard the native ora and fauna that are right on our on our campus and at our graduation ceremonies. doorstep. Most importantly, I challenge you to dream. tudents at Otago are taught by academic sta who are dedicated to teaching and who are I warmly welcome you to this exciting new internationally recognised for their research. chapter of your life. We are committed to educating the next generation of professionals across a wide range of disciplines, and we are also committed to nurturing the next generation of citiens in New ealand and other parts of the globe. At Otago POFEO AENE ANE you will gain a worldclass ualication, and you Vice-Chancellor April 2018 will also learn other important lessons along the way – lessons that will allow you to thrive in all aspects of your adult life. In addition, you will make friends whom you will keep for a lifetime. “ Human knowledge is important – it is the greatest achievement of our species. It is what more than anything else sets us apart from other creatures. It is what makes us the most important, the most powerful, and yes, the most dangerous crier that there is. It is because human knowledge is so important that the universities, charged with transmiing and extending that knowledge, are also important.” POFEO AAN MUAE Department of Philosophy, University of Otago 2 151 Highest possible international 20,000 students, including Ranked 151st in the world quality rating 2,800 international students (QS World Rankings) from 100 countries 95% 15 residential colleges New Zealand’s first university, 95% of graduates go into work accommodating 3,500 students celebrating 150 years in 2019 or on to further study otago.ac.nz/150 195+ More than 195 undergraduate 85% of first-year students Unmatched record in the National and postgraduate programmes come from outside Dunedin Teaching Excellence Awards: seven Supreme Award winners Home of New Zealand’s first 98% of students provide a positive Recognised as one of the 16 most medical school and only schools assessment of Otago's beautiful campuses in the world of Dentistry and Surveying administrative and support services (Hungton Post) (Student Opinion Survey) 3 SECTION 1 Only Otago Academic excellence and an outstanding student experience. 4 Welcome to the University of Otago New ealands rst university and the rst choice for more than 20,000 students. After 10 years, were still leading the way when it comes to world-class teaching and a legendary student lifestyle – the two core elements that set the University of Otago apart, and the reason students from across the country and around the world choose us for their tertiary education. An Otago degree can give you the momentum to get where you want to go in life. And its not ust academic achievement that youll take with you. The experiences and friendships forged at Otago can last a lifetime. otago.ac.nz/future-students | 0800 80 80 98 5 ONLY OTAGO Dunedin is right on your doorstep for top- New Zealand’s level rugby. student capital ut thats ust the beginning. Our 20,000 students make up Dunedin is a small city between the one fth of Dunedins population, mountains, the harbour and the creating an energy and atmosphere sea that means theres heaps to do that youll only nd at Otago. and its easy to get to. No other city in the country has the same range, The town and the University quality and accessibility of leisure Auckland campus developed together, so activities. Ride the best waves in Dunedin is one of ust a handful of the world, take on mighty mountain places worldwide where education is biking tracks, paddle-board, kayak the main activity of the city. or sail on the harbour, or head to Our campus and residential colleges Central Otago for a weekend on Wellington are located in the heart of town, and New ealands top ski elds. all of Dunedins cafs, music venues, Imagine changing out of your Christchurch designer boutiques and stores, wetsuit then walking to the city museums and galleries are never centre for lunch, or snowboarding Dunedin more than a short walk away. all day and getting home in time to When it comes to sport, Otago catch your favourite band. Its ust takes on the best in the world. The part of life in Dunedin. Universitys facilities are state of the art and New ealands only covered sports eld, Forsyth arr tadium, 6 City and campus Although Dunedin is surrounded by hills, most of the central city and north and south Dunedin is generally at and easily accessible. Unlike larger cities, you dont “The city revolves around the need a car to get around in Dunedin. Its a 10minute walk from the campus, uni its like studentsville. residential colleges and student ats into the centre of town, and there is a good Juliet Johnson public transport system covering all of the main suburbs. et yourself a oard TUDIN FO A AEO OF IENE and receive 2 per cent o the standard bus fares when you show your student ID. City Centre University Campus Toroa Cumberland Caroline Freeman Carrington Selwyn University College Arana Aquinas Te Rangi Hiroa Hayward Abbey Salmond St Margaret’s Studholme Knox Forsyth Barr Stadium Botanic Gardens Logan Park 7 ONLY OTAGO Life at Otago Your first year at university Most of our rstyear students choose to If youre serious about sport, then Otago is is a major milestone in live in one of our 14 residential colleges for the best place to be.