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Certificate in Foundation Studies

Key Information

Duration

2 trimesters (8 months)

Intake Dates

February, June, October

Location

Christchurch

Fees

NZD$27,470 (per programme)

Course Overview

As a Foundation Studies student you will develop your English language and study skills as well as gain an introduction to subjects in your chosen academic field.

UCIC Certificate in Foundation Studies will pathway students to the first year of their University of Canterbury undergraduate degree.

* Students will study 8 courses over the course of 2 semesters. Courses are carefully selected and will depend on a student’s intended programme of study at UC.

Course Stream

Required Courses:

  • FDST001 English Language and Academic Communication Skills
  • FDST002 Global Intercultural Citizenship
  • FDST003 Academic Research & Critical Inquiry
  • FDST004 Sustainable Citizenship
  • 1 Core Elective Course
  • 3 Arts Elective Courses

Arts Elective Courses:

  • FDST040 Media and Communications
  • FDST041 Introduction to Psychology
  • FDST042 Sociological Thinking
  • FDST043 Information Design

Additional options may include:

Students will choose three optional courses in consultation with the UCIC academic team from the relevant stream. These courses are determined by the student’s preferred UC degree and future career intentions.

Required Courses:

  • FDST001 English Language and Academic Communication Skills
  • FDST002 Global Intercultural Citizenship
  • FDST003 Academic Research & Critical Inquiry
  • FDST004 Sustainable Citizenship
  • 1 Core Elective Course
  • 3 Business Elective Courses

Business Elective Courses:

  • FDST020 Introduction to Accounting
  • FDST021 Foundations of Economics
  • FDST022 Introduction to Management and Marketing

Additional options may include:

Students will choose three optional courses in consultation with the UCIC academic team from the relevant stream. These courses are determined by the student’s preferred UC degree and future career intentions.

Required Courses:

  • FDST001 English Language and Academic Communication Skills
  • FDST002 Global Intercultural Citizenship
  • FDST003 Academic Research & Critical Inquiry
  • FDST004 Sustainable Citizenship
  • FDST010 Foundations of Mathematics 1
  • FDST031 Foundations of Chemistry
  • FDST032 Foundations of Physics
  • FDST033 Foundations of Mathematics 2

Required Courses:

  • FDST001 English Language and Academic Communication Skills
  • FDST002 Global Intercultural Citizenship
  • FDST003 Academic Research & Critical Inquiry
  • FDST004 Sustainable Citizenship
  • 1 Core Elective Course
  • 3 Business Elective Courses

Additional options may include:

Students will choose three optional courses in consultation with the UCIC academic team from the relevant stream. These courses are determined by the student’s preferred UC degree and future career intentions.

Core Elective Courses:

  • FDST010 Foundations of Mathematics 1
  • FDST011 Foundations of Statistics
  • FDST012 Foundations of Digital Literacy and Numeracy

Course Availability

UCIC does not teach all courses in every trimester. UCIC Academic staff are happy to discuss course opyions with you or provide course advice.

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