Pathways Programmes

The Waikato Pathways College runs a number of short bridging courses including New Start, Bridging for Women, and Quick Start. Varied in length, timing, and content, this group of courses is designed to suit the needs and commitments of a range of adult learners who want to ensure that they are well prepared before beginning tertiary study. Among those who benefit from one or more of these courses are students eligible for discretionary entry or special admission to university, students who are considering tertiary study and students who want to gain support for entry into degree programmes in areas such as Law and Education.

The Waikato Pathways College offers subject specific bridging programmes in the areas of science and mathematics. Science Foundation runs in February in preparation for semester A.These courses are for those who intend to undertake degree-level study in the Faculty of Science and Engineering and would benefit from a pre-entry course in biology, chemistry, physics or mathematics.
The College also offers the short course Bridging Mathematics for Psychology for those intending to study in the field of psychology who would benefit from an introduction to mathematics in psychology.

The Certificate of Attainment in English Language aims to provide international students whose first language is not English, with a programme which will develop their proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking English in a variety of formal and informal contexts.
Each of the following papers is offered on a full-time basis. The papers are taught in Hamilton and Tauranga. A placement test is administered by the Waikato Pathways College in order to determine the level at which a student may enter the programme. The level of admission will depend on the student's current level of proficiency in English language.
For further information, contact the Waikato Pathways College.

The Certificate of Attainment in Foundation Studies aims to provide international students whose first language is not English with a programme which will prepare them for study in a New Zealand university. All students should have achieved an IELTS score of at least 5.5 (or approved equivalent) prior to admission.
Candidates must complete the equivalent of 120 points (eight papers). CAFS001, CAFS002 and CAFS003 are compulsory. It is recommended that students include at least one of CAFS004, CAFS005 or CUPR008 in their programme of study.
For further information, contact the Waikato Pathways College.

The Certificate of University Preparation is a pathway programme designed specifically for students from English or Maori speaking backgrounds who have studied at secondary school to year 13 and who narrowly missed gaining University Entrance. Those who are not otherwise eligible for admission to a degree (i.e. do not have University Entrance and who are not eligible for discretionary entrance or special admission), but who want the opportunity to improve their study and learning skills, and to attain an understanding of particular areas of study may also apply.
To complete the Certificate, two compulsory and two elective papers must be passed.
Students who complete the Certificate will be granted admission to a degree at this university.
For further information, contact the Waikato Pathways College.
Note: The Waikato Pathways College reserves the right to restrict Ministry-funded enrolments to 80 students, selected by the Director of the Waikato Pathways College on the basis of applicants' prior academic record.

Students must take two of the following papers