2023

GUIDE TOUNDERGRADUATESTUDYHERE TO HELPTe Kahupapa—Future Students’ team offers expert advice on studying at
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, choosing your subjects, andplanning your degree. Feel free to contact us with any questions you have aboutplanning your study.
WELLINGTON OFFICE
Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus,
Wellington

AUCKLAND OFFICE
Level 4, The Chancery, 50 Kitchener Street,
Auckland

0800 04 04 04

future-students@vuw.ac.nz

THE PASTORAL CARE CODE: The Government’s Pastoral Care
Code sets out the University’s roles and responsibilities inensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our students. This includes
fostering learning environments that are safe and designed tosupport positive learning experiences of diverse learner groups.
During your time here, you have access to a range of services
and support to promote your overall wellbeing, development, andeducational achievement. Read more about the code and ourobligations.
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www.wgtn.ac.nz/support

0800 04 04 04

future-students@vuw.ac.nz

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
uses all reasonable skill and care to ensure the information contained in thisdocument is accurate at the time of being made available. However, matters
covered by this document are subject to change due to a continuous
process of review and to unanticipated circumstances, including thosecaused by COVID-19. The University therefore reserves the right to makeany changes without notice. So far as the law permits, the University
accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered by any person due to reliance(either whole or in part) on the information contained in this document,
whether direct or indirect, and whether foreseeable or not.

CONTENTS
Nau mai, haere mai

4Bachelor of Global Studies

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Welcome to Wellington

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Bachelor of Health 		100

Why Wellington?

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Bachelor of Laws

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THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE

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Bachelor of Midwifery

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Preparing for university

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Bachelor of Music

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Getting involved

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Bachelor of Science120

Supporting your success

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Primary and secondary teacher education

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Māori students

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SUBJECTS AND COURSES 		133

Pasifika students

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Subject and course information

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International students

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Subject and course guide

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ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT

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GLOSSARY211

How to apply

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KEY DATES

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Admission

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214Course enrolment

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COURSE-PLANNING TEMPLATE

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Diploma in Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga

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TIMETABLE TEMPLATE

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Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways)

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OUR CAMPUSES AND HALLS

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MONEY MATTERS

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CONNECT WITH US

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Costs

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Scholarships

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Accommodation

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OUR DEGREES41

How our degrees work

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Planning your first year

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Exploring your options

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Bachelor of Architectural Studies

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Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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Bachelor of Building Science

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Bachelor of Commerce

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Bachelor of Communication

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Bachelor of Design Innovation

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Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood

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Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

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NAU MAI,HAERE MAI
At the University, you will have access to excellent support
services, including learning and academic guidance, social
clubs and communities, recreational facilities, career
services, and opportunities for volunteering and internships,
as well as programmes that support personal development
and leadership. If you need some advice or run into a
problem—academic, financial, social, or personal—there issomeone who can help.

As a student at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of
Wellington, you will be part of a welcoming, supportive,
and stimulating community. The University is a place wherestudents discover their passions and learn what will inspire
their future.
During these uncertain times around the globe, one thingremains certain—education is of the utmost importance.
Te Herenga Waka offers a unique advantage to our students.
The quality of our research is considered the best in
New Zealand and this excellence is the foundation of theenriched learning we offer. We are proud of the fact thatwhat we teach at the University is at the cutting edge ofhuman knowledge.

As well as supporting your learning experience, we also havea keen eye on partnering with you as you work towards yourgoals for the future. You will gain a specialised understandingof your field of study, and be ready for leadership rolesin the three or four career changes you may have in yourworking life. We place great emphasis on developing personal
attributes such as creativity, critical thinking, and beinga globally confident citizen. It is the difference between
learning subject matter and learning how to think. These
qualities will enhance your employability and will remain withyou throughout your life.
This publication will help you explore your options, decide
your next steps, and begin your journey.
Kei te hīkaka mātou kia tīmata koutou ki tēnei whāre
wānanga. We’re excited to see you start at this university.
Professor Jennifer Windsor
Kaiwhakakapi Tumu Whakarae—Acting Vice-Chancellor

You will also enjoy an unrivalled student experience. The
capital city is a great place to live and you will relish being
part of, and contributing to, Wellington’s vibrant, energetic,
and welcoming feel. You will also have the chance to explore
what excites you and stretches your capabilities among otherstudents and the leaders, creators, and thinkers who thrivein Wellington.
Whether you are in our purpose-built halls of residence rightin the heart of the city, or you choose other accommodation
options, Wellington is a city in which you will make friends
easily and quickly feel at home.

In 2022, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington marked
an important milestone: 125 years since our university was founded.
Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/125-years to find out more.

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LIFE IN WELLINGTON
Wellington is compact and convenient, so takeadvantage of the great shopping, beaches,mountain bike trails, native bush, restaurants,
and the best café culture in the country.

PIPITEA CAMPUS
Study Law and Commerce inthe heart of Wellington’s legal,
government, and business district.

KELBURN CAMPUS
The centre of your first-year
experience.

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strong connections with government,
business, and the country’s top scientific,
cultural, and creative organisations.

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CREATIVE CAPITAL
Visit galleries and museums, get among thevibrant nightlife, and check out the night markets,
festivals, theatre shows, and music gigs.

TE ARO CAMPUS
Explore Architecture and Design
Innovation and soak up the culturein the creative Cuba Quarter.

WHY WELLINGTON?
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Te Herenga Waka has three city campuses: Kelburn, Pipitea, and Te Aro. The Kelburn campus is the centre of your first-year
experience, with lively social spaces in the Hub where you can catch up with study, grab a coffee, eat lunch, or hang out
with friends. Everything you need is on campus—there’s a good choice of cafés, a bookshop, pharmacy, and an art gallery.
The campus also includes a state-of-the-art science block, Te Toki a Rata.
Commerce and Law students study at our Pipitea campus from their second year, in the heart of Wellington’s legal,
government, and business district. The Pipitea campus is home to a modern hub, which includes a newly refurbishedlibrary, and study and teaching spaces.
The University’s Schools of Architecture and Design Innovation are located at Te Aro campus, just around the corner from
Wellington’s famous Cuba Street that has eclectic shops, a great café scene, and nightlife.

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Come and experience thebenefits of the University’s
strong connections withgovernment, business, andthe country’s top scientific,
cultural, and creative
organisations. As the capitalcity, Wellington is home to
many national organisations
and treasures, including
the National Library, the
New Zealand Film Archive,
Parliament, the Supreme
Court, Te Papa Tongarewa,
and Zealandia, as well as
the highest concentration ofscience organisations in
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Wellington is a beautiful citythat makes the most of its
natural surroundings. It’s
compact and easy to getaround. You can walkjust about anywhere or
ride our great public
transport system. In justminutes, you can escapethe city to explore milesof coastline, take a walkin native bush, or relax
on sandy beaches. By
studying at Te Herenga
Waka, you will become partof the diverse and friendly
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capital city.

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Wellington has somethingfor everyone, with great
shopping, beaches,mountain bike trails,
galleries, museums,
restaurants, and the best
café culture in the country.
Head to the coast, just a
short drive from the city,
to swim, surf, or sail. Enjoy
the vibrant nightlife of thecentral city and check out
the night markets, festivals,
and theatre and live musicshows every night of
the week.

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CAPITALThe University operates
at the interface between
business, innovation, andregulation. We have strong
connections with community,
corporate, cultural,diplomatic, legal, media,
non-governmental, political,
public sector, and scientificorganisations.
Our capital city connections
mean students haveexcellent opportunities forpart-time work, volunteering,and internships, as well as
networking for jobs once
they graduate.

GLOBALLY
MINDED
Come and be part of a truly
international community
right in the heart of ourthriving capital city. Our
programmes and research
focus on New Zealand,
the Asia–Pacific region,and the world. We work in
partnership with universities
and organisations aroundthe world for the benefit ofstudents, researchers, andcommunities.

CHOICE AND
FLEXIBILITY
We pride ourselves on
giving our students freedom
to choose their own paththrough study. University
is a time to explore yourinterests, and our flexible
degree structure means you
can try out new subjects anddiscover where your ​passions lie.

The University is ranked
in the top 2 percent of
the world’s universities
overall. Te Herenga Waka is
New Zealand’s top ranked
university for intensityof high-quality research(2018 Performance-Based
Research Fund).
In 20 subject areas, we areamong the top 1 percentof the world’s universities(2021 QS World University
Rankings by Subject).
A number of our staff havealso won National Tertiary
Teaching Excellence awards
for innovative teaching.
Te Herenga Waka—​
Victoria University of
Wellington has been
awarded an overall
five-stars-plus rating in the
QS Stars university rating
system, one of only
17 universities worldwide to
do so. The University gained
a total score of 966 out of a
possible 1,000 points acrosseight audited categories,
including maximum points
for the employability andinclusiveness categories.
Maximum points wereawarded for 25 of themore than 30 indicators,
including overall student
satisfaction; further study;
graduate employment
rate; international
diversity, support, andcollaborations; academic
reputation; satisfaction withteaching; campus facilities;
accreditations; art andcultural investment andfacilities; disabled access;scholarships and bursaries;
low-income outreach; andstudent cohort diversity.

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THE UNIVERSITY
EXPERIENCE
Preparing for university

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Getting involved

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Supporting your success

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Māori students

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Pasifika students

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PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY
The transition from secondary school to university life canbe a challenge, full of new and exciting experiences. The
University is dedicated to helping you succeed by providing a
range of student services and support from the moment you
arrive on campus.

PŪAHA
Pūaha is Te Herenga Waka’s student portal. Pūaha supports
and nurtures students through their journey at the University
from admission to graduation.
For future students, Pūaha is where you go to apply
for admission, search for scholarships, and explore
accommodation options. You’ll be able to start yourapplication for admission at any time and return to it
once you’re ready to submit. Once you’ve submitted yourapplication, you’ll be able to track its progress.
Once you’re enrolled, you can view your personal timetableand get easy access to key university information, services,and systems on Pūaha. You’ll be able to use self-service
options with easily accessible forms and update yourpersonal information.
You will also be able to search for services and support
options available to you, and for information on how to get
involved to make the most of your university experience.

puaha.wgtn.ac.nz

COME TO ORIENTATIONThe University’s New Students’ Orientation (NSO), held from
20 to 24 February 2023, is your opportunity to connect withother students, staff, and the wider Wellington community.
Find your way around, meet new people, and pick up somevital academic preparation skills before classes start.

Orientation is your chance to get organised and set up fora great year of study, while throwing yourself into the funactivities and gigs all over campus.
Each faculty also hosts its own orientation session.
Specialised orientation programmes are run for Māori andPasifika students. Workshops and tours for all students run
throughout the week. In the last week of February, lectures
start and the OWeek festival continues, with exciting eventson campus and around Wellington. Be sure to come along
to Clubs Week in the Hub, and find a student group, club, or
society that’s right for you. Joining a club is a great way to try
out new things and make new friends.
The UNI 101 programme, run by our student ambassadors,
will help you find your way around, engage with students
from your faculty, and transition into university life and study.
If you are an international student, you will need to attend
International Orientation also held from 20 to 24 February 2023.
For those starting in Trimester 2, check out the orientation
programme in early July.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/new-students

JOIN WGTN HALLWGTN Hall is a ‘hall without walls’ for Wellington-based
first-year students not living in a hall. Joining WGTN Hall
gives you the chance to participate in social activities andsports, and to connect with other students who don’t live in ahall of residence.
The programme of activities, run by students for new
students, is designed to help you get involved and make themost of your first year at the University.
WGTN Hall uses online tools to help you stay in touch withother members and to keep you up to date with what’s
happening on campus. Come and connect with us during NSO.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/wgtn-hall

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GETTING
INVOLVED
Being a university student is about more than just study—it’s
about getting involved, meeting new people, and trying newthings. Extracurricular activities are a great way to boost yourCV, broaden your mind, make new friends, and have fun. Get
involved and make the most of your university experience.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/get-involved

STAY HEALTHY, ACTIVE, AND
CONNECTED
Staying active and connected will support your academic
aspirations at Te Herenga Waka.

University Recreation Wellington
University Recreation Wellington provides sports, recreation,
wellbeing, fitness, and club services to the University’scommunity.
Playing in a sports league, representing Te Herenga Waka in a
University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand team, or attending
a yoga class are great ways to take time out from study andto connect with like-minded people. A variety of recreation
spaces can be used casually and free of charge, and signingup for a fitness membership provides access to the gym’s
weights and cardio equipment and/or popular group-exercise
timetable.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/recreation

JOIN A CLUB
Give your student experience a boost by getting involved
with a club or society. There are more than 160 clubs on
campus, including cultural, performing arts, political, religious,and sporting groups.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/clubs

GO ON AN OVERSEAS EXCHANGE
Travel, immerse yourself in another culture, and gain a newacademic perspective with an overseas exchange. Wellington
Global Exchange is the University’s student exchange
programme that offers you the opportunity to broaden yourhorizons overseas while studying towards your degree forone or two trimesters. Wellington Global Exchange has
more than 140 partner universities in 34 countries aroundthe world. You could study at some of the world’s mostprestigious universities in Argentina, Canada, Fiji, France,
Hong Kong, the Netherlands, Spain, and many places in
between.
More than half our exchange partners offer courses inEnglish and, although Wellington Global Exchange isperfect for those studying internationally focused degrees,
it is relevant for all fields of study. The Wellington Global
Exchange office provides individual support to students fromtheir first enquiry to returning to the University. Learn more
about application processes, credit transfer, pre-departure
information, and scholarships during the exchange office’s
regular drop-in hours in term time.
Students pay their standard Te Herenga Waka tuition fees
for a full-time exchange trimester and remain eligible forStudyLink loans and allowances. All Wellington Global
Exchange, students will receive a one-time grant of up to$1,000 in support of their exchange. Students participatingin the Wellington International Leadership Programme (WILP)
are also eligible to credit their exchange towards completing
their WILP programme and may be eligible to receive anadditional $1,000 in funding.
Note: The delivery of the Wellington Global Exchange
programme may vary depending on travel restrictions andhealth and safety considerations.

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Wellington Plus is free, and you can shape the programme
to suit your schedule, studies, and interests. There are
two levels of achievement—certificate and award—and
successful completion is acknowledged on your academictranscript.
Both levels involve:
engagement in extracurricular activities
participation in professional and personal development
workshops
reflection on learning.
Get involved in your first year, engage in new experiences,and gain confidence in your abilities.

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Global citizenship
The Wellington International Leadership Programme (WILP)
is a free, interdisciplinary, co-curricular programme for any
student wishing to enhance their global competence and get
involved in internationally related events and activities.
The programme deepens your knowledge of global
citizenship issues, develops your leadership potential, andfosters intercultural competence. It provides chances foryou to connect with other students and the academic,
diplomatic, and broader internationally engaged communities
in Wellington.
Participants may be eligible to receive a $1,000 Global Leader
Grant to support an overseas exchange or other international
experience. Successful completion is acknowledged on yourofficial university transcript.
With WILP, you will design your own programme as you go,choosing from a selection of:www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-exchangeinteractive seminars presenting diverse and innovative
approaches to global issues, public lectures, andcommunity networking events where a range of speakers
and facilitators will inform and inspire you

TAKE ON A LEADING ROLE
Our leadership programmes are designed to help you
develop your leadership potential, expand your local andglobal knowledge, and help you gain skills that employers
are looking for.

varied experiential activities, all with an international
or intercultural element, including studying abroad,volunteering, and internships with internationalorganisations, collaborative projects, international buddy
programmes, taking a foreign-language course, andlots of other professional and personal development
opportunities both in Wellington and overseas.

Service and leadership
The Wellington Plus Programme is the University’s
international award-winning service and leadershipdevelopment programme. It is for students who are keen
to extend themselves by getting involved in volunteering,
student support work, and self-development alongside theirdegree. Wellington Plus is an opportunity to develop
real-world skills and knowledge that will complement yourstudies and enhance your employability. The programme
will help you build an understanding of social responsibility
and leadership, and connect you with your community on
campus and in Wellington city.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellington-plus

Engage with the events that speak to you most or complete
the whole programme. Supplement your studies and gain acompetitive edge as a graduate. Sign up at any time.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-leadership

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SUPPORTING YOUR SUCCESSThe University has a range of student services to help you
succeed academically and make your experience a positive
one. Some of our services are listed below.

Each campus has an accessible route, which is indicated on
the maps.

disability@vuw.ac.nz

ACCOMMODATION

www.wgtn.ac.nz/disability

www.wgtn.ac.nz/maps

Te Kopanga—University Accommodation Wellington offers
advice and guidance when selecting suitable accommodationin halls of residence.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/accommodation

BOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS
Textbooks and course materials can be purchased from Vic
Books in the Hub at Kelburn campus.

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www.vicbooks.co.nz

CAREERSTe Ratonga Rapu Mahi—Wellington Careers and Employment
offers professional advice on career planning, job exploration,and career development. We can help you apply for part-timeroles, internships, and graduate jobs, and we run workshops
on CVs, cover letters, interview tips, and career-related
topics. You also have access to a range of online career
resources, tools, and assessments to help you prepare for job
applications and interviews, plan your career, improve yourskills, and more.
Career expos and other events held throughout the year
bring together students, employers, and graduates to discusscareer opportunities and establish valuable networks.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

CHAPLAINSThe University chaplains offer pastoral and practical support
for all, regardless of belief.

www.chaplaincyvuw.org.nz

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRES
University Kids Wellington has two locations on Fairlie
Terrace and Clermont Terrace at the Kelburn campus. The
centres can care for children aged from birth to four years.

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EMPLOYMENTAccess the careers centre for the latest job vacancies andcareers resources. Plus, the team at Te Ratonga Rapu Mahi—
Wellington Careers and Employment is available to help withyour job applications.

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Te Amaru—Disability Services works in partnership withstudents and staff to strengthen the University’s cultureof inclusion and ensure students can participate fully andachieve their aspirations.
At our university, disability includes injuries, Deafness,
physical, mental, sensory, specific learning, or healthimpairments. The team provides individual coaching, liaison
with academic staff, adaptive technology, inclusive learning
software, sign-language interpreting, lecture information
capture, assessment support, mobility transport, and quiet
places to rest and study. You can discuss your needs with adisability and inclusion adviser. We encourage you to contact
Te Amaru as early as possible before study begins.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

FINANCIAL ADVICE
Kaiārahi tahua—student finance advisers provide confidential
and non-judgemental financial mentoring and budget
advisory services.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/money

HEALTH AND COUNSELLING
Mauri Ora—Student Health and Counselling offers a full range
of affordable general practice medical services on campus,
including contraception and sexual healthcare, illness andinjury care, preventative care, and referrals to specialist care.
Counsellors are also available to discuss personal andacademic issues that affect your general sense of wellbeing,
your relationships, or your learning.

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DISABILITY SERVICES

www.wgtn.ac.nz/university-kids

www.wgtn.ac.nz/mauri-ora

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The teams from Te Kahupapa—Wellington University
International and Te Haumiri—International Student
Experience offer support and services for all international
students from the moment you first apply and throughout
your studies.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/international

LANGUAGESREFUGEE-BACKGROUND STUDENTS

The Language Learning Centre supports the learning of
more than 80 different languages, including English as a
Second Language, by providing self-access digital and print
resources that include audio, software, DVDs, and streamed
content in several languages. A Language Buddy Programme
is offered in Trimesters 1 and 2.

The University’s kaiārahi tauira konene—refugee-backgroundstudent adviser and our staff network can connect students
with support services, staff, and events to help their study
journey and enable them to make the most out of their timeat university.

The learning advisers at Te Taiako—Student Learning workwith you to develop the academic, study, writing, and maths
skills necessary for university study at undergraduate andpostgraduate level.
www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-learning

LIBRARIESTe Pātaka Kōrero—The Library has a range of services
to help you study effectively, including tours, assignment
support, online subject guides, and tutorials.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/library

The Student Service Centre is a phone, online, and in-person
service that provides support to students throughout
their journey at Te Herenga Waka. Our kaiārahi pokapū
tauira—student service advisers support students byproviding information about university services, supportingthem through the admission and enrolment process, andconnecting them to other support services within the
University. If you are unsure where to go, the Service Centre
is often the best place to start. Feel free to contact us or visit
one of our team members located at each campus.

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0800 04 04 04

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info@vuw.ac.nz

STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

MATURE STUDENTS
For tips on balancing work, life, and study commitments,
check out the Mature Students’ Orientation session during
New Students’ Orientation Week in February.

RAINBOW AND INCLUSIONAt the University, our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer, intersex, asexual/agender (LGBTQIA+), and takatāpui
communities are known as the rainbow community.
Kahukura—Rainbow and Inclusion offers a range of services
and resources for students who identify with diverse
sexualities, genders, and sex characteristics. Our kaiārahi
kahukura—rainbow and inclusion adviser provides advice andguidance, connects students with appropriate services, andworks with our community to ensure that the University is asafe and inclusive environment.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/rainbow

The Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association(VUWSA) provides a range of services, including advocacy,
student events, welfare support, and student media.

RECREATION AND SPORT
University Recreation Wellington caters to students’ fitness,
wellbeing, recreation, and sporting needs and makes getting
involved and staying committed to your health and wellbeing
easy. We are student friendly, affordable, and located at theheart of Kelburn and Pipitea campuses.
Additional support for student athletes is also available toensure you can reach your sporting and academic goals.
www.wgtn.ac.nz/recreationwww.vuwsa.org.nz/join-vuwsa

TĪTOKO—CENTRE FOR STUDENT
SUCCESSA student success adviser is assigned to each student at
the beginning of their studies and will work in partnershipwith them to help navigate the University and guide themin identifying and selecting the best pathway to achieve
their educational and career goals. This includes advice onplanning and sequencing courses within a degree, applying
credit from previous study, changing degrees or majors,
opportunities for studying abroad, internships, extracurricular
activities, and advice on workload management.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/refugee-background-students

STUDENT SERVICE CENTRELEARNING SUPPORT

www.wgtn.ac.nz/llc

info@vuw.ac.nz

WELLBEING
Stay well while you are studying with a range of student-led
wellbeing programmes. Manawa Ora—Student Wellbeing
offers wellbeing workshops and online resources to help
with mental distress, living away from home, connecting withothers, and academic pressure. Visit the Bubble or join a peer
support group for connection and support.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/wellbeing

FIND OUT MORE

 www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-support
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Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Herenga Waka!
What makes a community is its people—this is imbued in the
University’s Māori name, Te Herenga Waka (the gathering
place of canoes).
At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, you
can be a part of the Māori whānau from the moment you set
foot on our campuses—we have supportive tauira (student)
and kaimahi (staff) networks waiting to welcome you.

KAITAWAKA MĀORI
Our kaitawaka Māori (Māori future-student advisers),
Porourangi Templeton and Te Mapihi Tutua-Nathan, are yourfirst point of contact with the University. They can provide
advice on university study, planning your programme, grants,
and scholarships, and can point you in the right direction to
the range of support services for Māori students to ensure
you achieve your academic goals.

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pou.templeton@vuw.ac.nz
temapihi.tutuanathan@vuw.ac.nzĀWHINAĀwhina—Māori Student Support provides a focal point for
tauira Māori at Te Herenga Waka. We know that, for many,
the university experience can feel very unfamiliar at times.
Āwhina provides a way for tauira Māori to connect withkaupapa (initiatives) and other support services, as well as
the wider whānau o Te Herenga Waka.
Āwhina offers specialised academic tutorials and study
wānanga, social and industry networking events, study
spaces, help with scholarship and job applications, support
in navigating MyTools (the University’s online student portal),and drop-in meetings and individual appointments withkaiakiaki—engagement advisers.
Nau mai, haere mai—reach out and come and visit us at our
Kelburn, Pipitea, or Te Aro campus locations.

awhina@vuw.ac.nz



www.wgtn.ac.nz/awhina

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TAUTOKOTo cultivate and celebrate success at university, there is also
an array of other support services available to Māori students
to help in their studies:
Te Taiako—Student Learning has a Māori learning adviser
to support Māori students.
Te Pātaka Kōrero—The Library has a kairauhī (Māori
subject librarian) to provide research advice and support.
Te Kopanga—University Accommodation Wellington
offers Marino, a dedicated space for first-year Māori
students in Joan Stevens Hall, and whānau housing for
returning Māori students.

MĀORI STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
Ngāi Tauira, the Maori students’ association, supports andadvocates for all Māori students to meet their specificeducational, cultural, political, and social aspirations.
Ngā Rangahautira, the Māori Law students’ association, is agroup that is passionate about developing skilled Māori Law
students who are committed to kaupapa Māori.
Ngā Taura Umanga, the Māori Commerce students’association, plays a key role in developing strong
relationships between Māori students, staff, and alumni.
Te Hōhaieti o Te Reo Māori, the Māori language society, is agroup that seeks to provide space for students to utilise andstrengthen their te reo Māori. Te Hōhaieti does this throughorganising and facilitating activities and events students canjoin, regardless of their te reo Māori proficiency.

TE HERENGA WAKA MARAEMARINO

Located on our Kelburn campus, Te Herenga Waka maraeis the tūrangawaewae (base) for Māori students and staff.
Te Herenga Waka is used as both a community-based marae
and a teaching facility.

Marino is a dedicated Māori space within Joan Stevens Hall.
Established in 2021, the Marino area is a kaupapa Māori
space for students who want to live somewhere that actively
maintains a culture of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga
and fosters te reo and tikanga Māori. Marino has a dedicatedresidential assistant living on site to support students, andcan house up to 40 first-year students.

While construction of the Living Pā is under way, the marae
is closed and will not reopen until 2024. The Living Pādevelopment plans to transform the way we realise ourculture and values at the University by drawing togethermātauranga Māori and sustainability practices.


www.wgtn.ac.nz/marae

www.wgtn.ac.nz/living-pa

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
There are a number of grants and scholarships available forMāori students. These include the Wellington school-leaver
scholarships and various grants and scholarships offeredby iwi and land trusts. Through our Taihonoa programme,
the University has partnered with some iwi and land trusts
to increase the grants and scholarships to their students
studying here.
The details of these grants and scholarships, and otherinformation, can be found on our website.


www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships



www.wgtn.ac.nz/taihonoa

OUR SCHOOLSTe Kawa a Māui—School of Māori Studies offers courses inMāori language, culture, and society. The School offers the
Diploma in Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga (see page 30) and a
Bachelor of Arts with majors in Māori Resource Management,
Māori Studies, and Te Reo Māori.
You can choose to do any of these majors with other areasthat interest you. Te Kawa a Māui courses are designed to
produce graduates who are competent in te reo Māori andwho have detailed knowledge of Māori culture and society.

ORIENTATION
All first-year Māori students are encouraged to come to
the Māori students’ orientation held during New Students’
Orientation week in February. This is an excellent opportunity
to meet other Māori students, hear about support services,and familiarise yourself with the University before lectures
start. A welcome for Māori students who start their studies in
Trimester 2 will be held during the mid-year Orientation.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/orientation

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (MĀORI)The tumu ahurei—deputy vice-chancellor (Māori) leads theMāori dimension of all university activities. The role provides
strategic direction and advice to ensure the University meets
its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi, represents
Māori interests on the senior leadership team, and chairs
Toihuarewa, the Māori subcommittee of the University’s
academic board.
Professor Rawinia Higgins



04 463 5303

tumu.ahurei@vuw.ac.nz

FIND OUT MORE

www.wgtn.ac.nz/maori-hub

Te Kura Māori in the Wellington Faculty of Education
undertakes teaching and research related to Māori education,
policy, and practice.


www.wgtn.ac.nz/maori

www.wgtn.ac.nz/te-kura-maori

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PASIFIKA STUDENTS
Tālofa lava. Kia orana. Mālō e lelei. Ni sa bula vinaka.
Fakaalofa lahi atu. Fakatalofa atu. Kam na mauri. Gud de tru.
Kaselehlie. Halo olgeta. Ia orana. Aloha mai e. Noa’ia. Talofa,
and warm Pacific greetings.
Come and join our diverse Pasifika community at Te Herenga
Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. A friendly and effective
support network will help you get the most out of yourstudies, make new friends for life, and enjoy your time here.
Our Pasifika future-student advisers, Fa’aaliga Leota and
Tapu Ki Tea Vea, are your first point of contact here. They
provide advice on university study, planning your programme,
grants and scholarships, and the range of specialised support
to help Pasifika students achieve their academic goals. They
will also assist you through the enrolment process. Contact
Fa’aaliga or Tapu if you are thinking about coming to the
University.



faaaliga.leota@vuw.ac.nz



04 463 6673

tapu.vea@vuw.ac.nz



04 463 6670

ORIENTATION
Specific events for Pasifika students are held during New
Students’ Orientation in February to help Pasifika students
prepare for a successful experience at the University. All
first-year Pasifika students are encouraged to attend. Thisis an excellent opportunity to meet other Pasifika students,
hear about support services, get sorted, and familiarise
yourself with the University before lectures start.

The hub for the team is at Pasifika Haos at the
Kelburn campus.

pasifika-student-success@vuw.ac.nz



www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika-student-success

Te Taiako—Student Learning has a Pasifika learning adviser
to support Pasifika students and help with academic writing
and study skills.


Te Pātaka Kōrero—The Library has a Pasifika student liaison
and a Pasifika library navigator/subject librarian to support
Pasifika students in navigating their way around the Library.
Pasifika Housing is available for Pasifika students from theirsecond year of study.

PASIFIKA STUDENT ASSOCIATIONSThe Pasifika Students’ Council is a student representative
group that consults and supports the University’s Pasifika
students.



The University also has a number of other student groups
that support the academic, cultural, and social wellbeing of
our Pasifika student community. These include the:Cook Islands Students’ Association
Fiji Students’ Association
Melanesia Students’ Association
Pacific Islands Commerce Students’ Association
Papua New Guinea Students’ Association

PASIFIKA STUDENT SUPPORTOur Pasifika outreach adviser works to bring moreawareness about the opportunities of tertiary study, throughengagement with senior Pasifika secondary school students,
their ‘āiga, and communities around Wellington, and also
works in close collaboration with our Pasifika future-student
advisers.

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pasifikastudentcouncilvuw@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/pasifikavuw

www.wgtn.ac.nz/orientation

The Pasifika Student Success team is the University’s
Pasifika ‘āiga that provides students with the necessary
tools to navigate their transition into tertiary study. The teamfosters learning and teaching communities in an environmentthat has Pasifika culture at its core, is welcoming and safe,
and is focused on academic excellence, personal growth, andwellbeing. Pasifika engagement advisers provide holistic andacademic support, exam preparation sessions, and referrals
to key student support services. The advisers are faculty
based and are located at all three campuses.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/student-learning

Pasifika Law Students’ Society
Sāmoa Students’ Association
Tokelau Students’ Association
Tonga Students’ Association
Tuvalu Students’ Association.
To join, attend Clubs Week during the first week of
Trimester 1 or get in contact with the clubs via the online
Clubs Directory.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/clubs

PASIFIKA STUDY SPACES
Pasifika Haos is a place of belonging for all Pasifika students
on campus. It is the home for the Pasifika Student Successteam and the Pasifika Students’ Council executive. Pasifika
Haos has study spaces with computers and a kitchenette
available for student use.



04 463 6015



15 Mount Street, Kelburn

www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika-study-spaces

STUDIES RELATED TO THE PACIFICTe Herenga Waka offers a range of courses about the Pacificand its peoples. The courses include Architecture, Art
History, Education, English Literature, Geography, History,
International Relations, Law, Māori Studies, and Political
Science.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/pacific-studies

Va’aomanū Pasifika offers studies in Sāmoan language andculture and Pacific Studies. Two Pacific-focused subjects
can be taken as majors: Sāmoan Studies examines Sāmoan
language and culture; Pacific Studies is a major that draws on
many fields of study and looks at the histories, cultures, andpolitics of Melanesian, Micronesian, and Polynesian people.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/slc/samoan-studies

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
There are grants and scholarships available to Pasifika
students, including the Wellington school-leaver scholarships,
Pasifika Girls Friendly Society scholarship, and the Pasifika
Norman Kirk Memorial Trust scholarship.
Contact the Scholarships Office for more information.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships

ASSISTANT VICE-CHANCELLOR(PASIFIKA)
The assistant vice-chancellor (Pasifika) and her officeprovide strategic direction and advice to ensure theUniversity supports Pasifika students and staff.
Associate Professor Hon. Luamanuvao
Dame Winnie Laban

04 463 6152

FIND OUT MOREwinnie.laban@vuw.ac.nz

pasifika@vuw.ac.nz
www.facebook.com/			
pasifikavictoriauniversitywellington@pasifikavicuniwgtn



www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is home
to more than 2,200* international students from more than
100 countries around the world. Te Kahupapa—Wellington
University International and Te Haumiri—International
Student Experience provide support and services for all
international students and are dedicated to helping themsucceed at university.
If you are an international student, your first point of contact
for information and advice is Te Kahupapa—Wellington
University International. Once enrolled, the International
Student Experience team offers personal, academic, andcultural support throughout your studies. You’ll be guided
through your transition to the University and Wellington witha tailored week-long International Orientation programme.
You can also join our International Buddy Programme (IBP).
Students who sign up for IBP will be paired with a current
student who can help you settle in and get the best out ofyour time here.

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
All international students must have appropriate medical
and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. You areautomatically signed up to a comprehensive insurance plan
provided by Studentsafe when you accept your Offer of Place at
the University. If you already have medical and travel insurance,or wish to purchase an alternative policy, it is essential that you
check this with International Student Experience first.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-insurance

STUDENT VISA
All international students studying in New Zealand must havea valid student visa to enrol at the University and your visa
must state that you are permitted to study at Te Herenga Waka.
Full details of visa requirements and advice on work rights in
New Zealand while studying are available from Immigration
New Zealand.

*As at March 2022.



ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSCHOLARSHIPS

For students coming from New Zealand secondary schools,
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA),
Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE),
and International Baccalaureate (IB) University Entrance(or equivalent) apply, including the literacy and numeracy
requirements (see page 25). Gaining University Entrance (UE)or literacy requirements means you meet the University’s
English-language requirement.

Te Herenga Waka offers scholarships for international students
that reward academic excellence:
Wellington International Excellence Scholarship of $20,000
New Zealand International School-leaver Grant of $2,000
Wellington school-leaver scholarships of $5,000 and$35,000 respectively (two full years at a New Zealandsecondary school are required to be eligible for thesescholarships)

FOUNDATION STUDIESOur Foundation Studies programme helps international
students who don’t meet our entry requirements to prepare
for undergraduate study. The programme is delivered by ourpartners at UP Education and offers successful students
guaranteed entry into the University’s undergraduate
programmes.



https://wgtn.up.education

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
We are here to help you from when you first apply until you
graduate.
Our services for international students include:www.wgtn.ac.nz/visa

Tongarewa Scholarship of either $5,000 or $10,000 (forinternational students who completed secondary schooloutside New Zealand).



www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-scholarships

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’
ASSOCIATIONThe Victoria International Students’ Association (V-ISA) is a
student representative group that focuses on speaking to issues
affecting international students and provides social events tofoster a community spirit among international students.



vuwvisa@gmail.com



www.instagram.com/vuwvisa

applications and admissions
International Buddy Programmeorientation and events
personal, cultural, and academic support and referral
student visa support service
Studentsafe insurance claim support.

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FIND OUT MORE
Te Kahupapa— Wellington
University International
 04 463 5350
 international@vuw.ac.nz
 www.wgtn.ac.nz/international

ADMISSION AND
ENROLMENTHow to apply

22

Admission

24

Course enrolment

28

Diploma in Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga

30

Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways)

32

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HOW TO APPLY
Follow these steps to help you apply and prepare for study if you are a domestic student.

CHECK UNIVERSITYENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
To be accepted to study at Te Herenga
Waka, you must meet University Entrance
requirements. You will need to meet one of theadmission types to gain entry—see page 24 formore information.

STEP 3

STEP 2APPLY FOR ADMISSION22

You can apply for admission up to two years
in advance of the year you plan to start study.
All you need to know is the degree and major
you’d like to study. See page 42 to find out
how our degrees work.
Apply through our student portal, Pūaha(see page 11 for more information).
Upload all required documentation andsubmit your application.

COURSE ENROLMENT
After receiving your Offer of Place to the
University and your chosen degree, you will
be invited to select your courses. You selectcourses for one academic year at a time. Make
sure you select the required courses for yourmajor(s) and minor(s).
We can assist you with making a course plan.
See page 44 for advice on planning yourcourses.

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STEP 4

STEP 1

If you are an international student, follow the application procedure outlined atwww.wgtn.ac.nz/international/applying

COMPLETE YOURENROLMENT
Accept your Enrolment Agreement to become
fully enrolled. If you have any outstanding
conditions or documents still to submit for youradmission or enrolment, you will not become
fully enrolled in your courses until theserequirements have been fulfilled. Check Pūaha
for any outstanding requirements.

APPLICATIONTIPSCreate your personalised Pūaha account(see page 11 for details).
Use an up-to-date personal email
address to apply.
Make sure your supporting documents
are certified. Don’t send us original
copies.
Check your email regularly for updates
about your application.
Accept your Enrolement Agreement tocomplete your enrolment.
Track the progress of your application
by logging in to Pūaha.

KEY DATES

1 AUG 2022

Halls of residence applications open for 2023

LATE AUG 2022

Admission applications open for 2023
(School leavers should not wait for
University Entrance results released in
January before applying.)

1 SEP 2022

Te Herenga Waka school-leaver scholarship
applications due

15 SEP 2022

Halls of residence offers sent out

10 OCT 2022

Course enrolment opens

1 DEC 2022

Deadline for limited-entry programmes
Deadline for international applications

10 DEC 2022

School leavers should complete course
enrolment by this date to ensure a placein their preferred courses

24 FEB 2023
Fees due

27 FEB 2023
Trimester 1 begins

GOT A QUESTION?
Admission and enrolment
For help submitting or completing yourapplication online or questions about admission.



0800 04 04 04
enrolments@vuw.ac.nz

International admissions
 international@vuw.ac.nz
Course planning
For help with planning your degree and courses.



0800 04 04 04
future-students@vuw.ac.nz

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ADMISSION
To study at Te Herenga Waka, you need to gain admission
to the University and your chosen qualification by
20 January 2023 to commence study in Trimester 1, 2023.
Our system will work out the correct admission type foryou when you apply and you will be asked to provide thesupporting documentation for that admission type.

TYPES OF ADMISSION FOR 2023
There are various ways you can gain admission to
Te Herenga Waka. The following admission types apply
to New Zealand or Australian citizens and New Zealandpermanent residents. International students should see
page 20.
You will normally need to be at least 16 years of age by the
first day of the trimester in which you wish to begin studying.
1. New Zealand University Entrance Qualification

DOCUMENTS YOU MAY
NEED TO PROVIDE
A birth certificate or passport; a marriage
certificate or deed poll is also required if
you’re using a different name from that on
your birth certificate or passport.
Proof of citizenship, residency status,or permanent residency status if you’re
applying as a domestic student.
Official transcripts of previous academic
records if you’re applying under admission
types 4 and 5 (see page 26), as provisional
results are not accepted.
Do not send original documents. Copies
must be certified by one of the following:
the institution that issued the document, asolicitor, a notary public, a Justice of the Peace(www.jpfed.org.nz), or your school principal(secondary school students only).
You will also need to fulfil any degree-specificrequirements to be admitted to your chosen
qualification. More information can be foundin the subject and course information pages(from page 133).
Once your application has been assessed andapproved, you will receive an Offer of Place.
Your offer will outline any conditions if you
are still awaiting NCEA results or if you needto fulfil any other academic or programme
requirements.

For applicants with NCEA, Bursary (pre-2004), andUniversity Entrance (pre-1986).
2. Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE)
For applicants who sat CAIE in New Zealand.
3. International Baccalaureate (IB)For applicants who sat IB in New Zealand.
4. Qualification assessment at entrance level
For applicants with combinations of the CAIE or IB with
NCEA, other recognised university entrance qualifications
from New Zealand (for example, a New ZealandCertificate of Steiner Education), university entrance
qualifications from overseas, or who have completed
relevant Level 4 qualifications from New Zealand.
5. Qualification assessment above entrance level
For applicants with any tertiary study at Level 5 or abovefrom another institution.
6. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
entrance qualification
For applicants who have completed the Diploma in
Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga, or the Diploma in
University Studies (Pasifika Pathways).
7. Discretionary entrance
For applicants completing Year 12 or applying following anoverseas secondary school exchange.
8. Special admission
For applicants who are New Zealand or Australian
citizens, permanent residents, or diplomatic passport
holders and who are aged 20 years or older and do nothold a recognised university entrance qualification.

FIND OUT MORE

www.wgtn.ac.nz/admission

Admission Office 0800 04 04 04
 admission-office@vuw.ac.nz

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1. NCEAAN NCEA LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE
14 credits at Level 3 in an
approved subject

14 credits at Level 3 in an
approved subject

Literacy
10* credits at Level 2 or above(5 in reading, 5 in writing)Note: The UE requirements for some students in 2021 werereduced due to the impact of COVID-19.

14 credits at Level 3 in an
approved subject
Numeracy
10* credits at Level 1 or above*From specified lists of standards. See www.nzqa.govt.nz

NCEA approved subjects for entrance to university
Accounting

KoreanAgriculture and Horticulture

Latin

Biology

Mathematics / Pāngarau

Business Studies

Media Studies

Calculus

Music Studies

Chemistry

New Zealand Sign Language

ChineseNgā Mahi a te Rēhia*Classical Studies

Ngā Toi*Construction and Mechanical Technologies

Ngā Toi Ataata*

Cook Islands Māori

Ngā Toi Puoro*

Dance

Painting (Practical Art)

Design (Practical Art)

Photography (Practical Art)

Design and Visual Communication

Physical Education

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko

Physics

Drama

Printmaking (Practical Art)

Earth and Space Science

Processing Technologies

Economics

Psychology

Education for Sustainability

Religious Studies

EnglishSāmoanFrenchScience

Geography

Sculpture (Practical Art)

GermanSocial Studies

Hangarau

SpanishHauora*Statistics

Health Education

Te Ao Haka

History

Technology / Hangarau

History of Art

Te Reo Māori

Home Economics

Te Reo RangatiraIndonesian

Tikanga ā-Iwi

Japanese

Tongan*Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived
from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded
these subjects as part of the requirements for 14 credits ineach of three subjects.

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2. CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

5. QUALIFICATION ASSESSMENTABOVE ENTRANCE LEVEL

Exams must be taken in New Zealand.

If you have studied overseas or at a New Zealand tertiary
institution at degree level, you may apply for qualificationassessment above entrance level. You will need to supply an
official academic transcript with your enrolment application,and you are also subject to admission on the basis of yourprevious academic performance. Transferring students
are subject to selection on the basis of their academic
performance in areas relevant to the programme for which
they are applying.

University Entrance
University Entrance through Cambridge Assessment
International Education (CAIE) consists of:a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff at
A or AS level from any syllabus groups, which are broadly
equivalent to those on the list of approved subjects forNCEA
a D grade or better in syllabuses from at least threedifferent syllabus groups (excluding Thinking Skills).
For the literacy and numeracy requirements, you will need:an E grade or better in any one of AS English Language,
Language and Literature in English, Literature in English
a D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE Mathematics.

3. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Exams must be taken in New Zealand.

University Entrance
University Entrance through International Baccalaureate (IB)consists of the full IB diploma (24 points minimum).

4. QUALIFICATION ASSESSMENT ATENTRANCE LEVEL
You will be admitted to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria Universityof Wellington if you have one of the following:
a completed relevant Level 4 qualification from arecognised New Zealand tertiary provider
a recognised university entrance qualification fromNew Zealand or overseas (for example, a Steiner School
Certificate or A levels in the United Kingdom)an ATAR rank of 69.6 or better, or a Queensland OP rankof 14 or better (Australian students only)
a Certificate of University Preparation from another
New Zealand university with a B grade average or
better; a grade average of B+ is required for entry to the
Bachelor of Architectural Studies and the Bachelor of
Building Sciencea Certificate of Foundation Studies from another
New Zealand university.
You will need to supply an official academic transcript withyour enrolment application. Contact us for more details, or go
to www.wgtn.ac.nz/admission

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You may wish to seek advice about possible options,
including transfer of credit, from the appropriate faculty
office.

6. TE HERENGA WAKA—VICTORIAUNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTONENTRANCE QUALIFICATION
You will be admitted to the University if you have one of thefollowing:a Diploma of Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga (see page 30)
a Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways) (seepage 32).

7. DISCRETIONARY ENTRANCE
To be considered for Discretionary Entrance to Te Herenga
Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, you must haveachieved the University Entrance literacy and numeracy
standards described in the NCEA section on page 25. You will
normally need to have an NCEA Level 2 Certificate endorsedwith Merit or better. Each Discretionary Entrance applicationis considered on its own merits and is in no way guaranteed.
If you are applying directly from Year 12, you will need tohave very strong support from an adviser at your school.
Your adviser’s confidential recommendation will support
your maturity, motivation, capability, and readiness toundertake degree-level study.
If you are applying after an overseas exchange, you willneed to provide written evidence of your study overseas,
and an adviser’s recommendation as above. You willneed to complete Year 12 or NCEA Level 2 before you go
overseas.
Discretionary Entrance is not available to international
students.

8. SPECIAL ADMISSION

If you do not gain University Entrance, you may consider
either staying on at school to gain University Entrance
or enrolling in the University’s Foundation Studies
programme.

If you are aged 20 or older, a New Zealand or Australian
citizen, permanent resident, or diplomatic passport
holder and do not hold a recognised University Entrance
qualification, you may apply for Special Admission. You willneed to provide:a CV (of up to three pages) of your work and life
experience to date—this is an opportunity to tell us about
your achievements
a one-page personal statement, which must be written
by you, explaining your goals and objectives for university
study
academic transcripts of any secondary- or tertiary-level
qualifications you have achieved
proof of identity confirming you meet the age
requirement.
We may also ask you to complete an assessment of yourEnglish and mathematics skills.
All Special Admission applications should be received by
13 February 2023. If you are assessed as being ready for
degree-level study, you will be accepted into your chosen
programme.
Note: Information regarding New Zealand University Entrance
qualifications (NCEA, CAIE, IB) is correct at time of writing.
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, this may change
without notice.

PRE-DEGREE PREPARATION
Some students may not be ready for degree-level study
straight away. If you are not successful in obtaining a place atthis university, you may wish to consider undertaking further
study and reapplying later. For advice on what will meet ouradmission requirements, contact our Admission Office (seepage 24).

Diploma pathway programmes
The University offers a Diploma in Māoritanga / Tohu
Māoritanga and a Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika
Pathways) to help students transition to university study.
See pages 30–32 for more information.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students have separate procedures foradmission and first-year enrolment. All students who are not
New Zealand or Australian citizens, or permanent residents,
need to contact Te Kahupapa—Wellington University
International to apply.
If you are an international student at school in
New Zealand studying for NCEA, CAIE, or IB, you willneed to gain University Entrance (as described on ​page 26). If you have studied at a New Zealandsecondary school for at least one year, you meet the
University’s English-language requirements.

If you have not studied at a New Zealand secondary
school, you will need to meet the University’s international
academic and English language requirements.
Further admission details are in the International Prospectus
or on Te Kahupapa—Wellington University International’s
website.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-apply

Foundation Studies programme
For more information about the University’s Foundation
Studies programme, see page 20.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION
Non-native speakers of English
If you are not a native speaker of English, you need to ensure
your English is good enough for university study. You willneed to meet our English requirements. For more information,
check our website.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/international/applying/entry-requirements

English for Academic Purposes
Programme
The English for Academic Purposes Programme is a full-time
12-week programme of intensive English language study
for students whose first language is not English and who
have an intermediate or advanced knowledge of English.
Courses help students to develop academic English skills
for university study. They are offered in March, July, andNovember. Domestic and international students can apply
online. International students should contact
Te Kahupapa—Wellington University International.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/academic-english

Writing in English as a second language
courses
All students from non-English-speaking backgrounds (bothinternational and domestic) whose English proficiency is
sufficient for university study and who have a university
entrance qualification, but who wish to develop their ability
further, may include the following degree-level courses intheir programme of study:
WRIT 151 Writing in English as a Second Language—thiscourse aims to develop the writing, reading, and study
skills of non-native speakers of English
WRIT 251 Academic Writing in English as a Second
Language—this course helps students develop anawareness of what constitutes effective writing andreading in academic contexts.

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COURSE ENROLMENT
Once you have been offered a place at the University and inyour chosen qualification, you need to enrol in your courses.
Follow the steps below to ensure that you complete yourenrolment on time.

3. COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT

1. INVITATION TO ENROL

This document will show the courses you have been
approved to study, and any relevant notes about yourcourses from your student success adviser. You will also
receive a fees assessment showing your indicative tuition
fees.

You can select your courses for 2023 from 10 October 2022.
Log in to Pūaha to access online course selection.
If your Offer of Place was sent prior to course selection
opening, you will be invited to enrol once this is available.
It’s important to select your courses as early as possible
to ensure you don’t miss out on a place in your preferredcourses.
If you have completed degree-level courses while still at
school, you can apply to have those courses credited to yourdegree.
See page 44 for advice on planning your courses.

After your course selection has been reviewed and approvedby our Student Success team, you will receive an Enrolment
Agreement.

Read your Enrolment Agreement carefully. To become fully
enrolled, you will need to accept this agreement.

4. PREPARE FOR STUDY
Before lectures start, you’ll need to:apply to StudyLink for a Student Loan or Allowance, orcheck your Fees Free eligibility
find accommodation
check your timetablecollect your student ID card

Making changes toyour study
When you are selecting your courses, you canalso select any majors or minors from anotherfaculty for your degree.
If you want to change your chosen degree
or inside major, you can do this on the
programme page on Pūaha.

come to Orientation, 20–24 February 2023.

Privacy
Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/privacy for information on our policy
regarding privacy of personal information.
Whānau should note that we cannot disclose information
about the progress of their child’s enrolment, grades, or otherpersonal records.

For more information about majors andminors, see page 42.

FIND OUT MORE


2. COURSE APPROVAL
A student success adviser will review your course selection
and approve entry into your chosen courses. This process
can take four weeks or longer, depending on your programmeof study.
Keep an eye on your application in Pūaha for status updates.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/steps-to-apply

Enrolment Office 0800 04 04 04
 enrolments@vuw.ac.nz

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DIPLOMA IN MĀORITANGA /TOHU MĀORITANGAThe Diploma in Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga is designed
to provide you with a foundation in Māori culture, language,
and society, and the development of key competencies
needed for tertiary study. The programme is taught in awhānau learning environment and can be completed in two
trimesters of academic study (Trimesters 1 and 2). If you
want to strengthen your understanding of Māori language
and culture, and gain or refresh your tertiary study skills, thenthis is the right choice for you.
A University Entrance qualification is not required. However,
you will need to provide a personal statement outlining
your reasons and motivation for applying, as well as a letterof support from a person who is able to comment on yourreadiness to undertake university study. In addition, youmust also attend an interview with the Tohu Māoritanga
coordinator. Te Kawa a Māui—the School of Māori Studies
will contact you directly to arrange your interview.
When you have completed the Diploma, you may bepermitted to cross-credit up to 60 points towards a
Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or 40 points towards any other
Bachelor’s degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria Universityof Wellington. You must successfully complete the Tohu
Māoritanga before enrolment in any degree programme will
be permitted.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
A total of 120 points (six courses) is required:

COURSESThe Diploma in Māoritanga / Tohu Māoritanga offers two
foundation courses.

MAOR 001

20 POINTS (1/3)

Te Tū Marae / Marae PracticeThis course is within the Tohu Māoritanga programmeand examines the theoretical and practical application of
kawa (protocols) of the marae, in both a traditional andcontemporary context. It is a practical placement course,
where you will learn about marae procedure, customs, andorganisation through participation in marae activities andwork. The course is aimed at developing competence in theoperation of a marae and in using language appropriate to it.

MAOR 002

20 POINTS (1/3)

Waiata Tawhito / Waiata PerformanceThis is a practical placement course that focuses on the
study and performance of waiata and haka appropriate fora range of Māori contexts. You will also develop researchskills through the exploration of waiata that have personal
significance.
For information about MAOR 101, MAOR 102, MAOR 103,
MAOR 104, MAOR 111, MAOR 112, MAOR 123, FCOM 111,
FHSS 103, FHSS 110, MDIA 102, MGMT 101, SCIS 101,
STAT 193, and QUAN 102, see the subjects and courses
pages (from page 133).

MAOR 001 and MAOR 002(MAOR 101 and 102) or (MAOR 111 and 112)
MAOR 103 or 104*
At least 15 points from (FCOM 111, FHSS 103, FHSS 110,MAOR 123, MDIA 102, MGMT 101, SCIS 101, STAT 193,
QUAN 102).
*Note: Students should seek advice from the Wellington
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Tītoko—Student
Success team before enrolling in MAOR 103 or MAOR 104.

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FIND OUT MORE

www.wgtn.ac.nz/tohu-maoritanga

Te Kawa a Māui—School of
Māori Studies

04 463 5314
maori-studies@vuw.ac.nz

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DIPLOMA IN UNIVERSITYSTUDIES (PASIFIKA PATHWAYS)
The Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways)
is a one-year full-time diploma programme taught in a
Pacific-centred learning environment. The programme isdesigned to help you transition to degree study at university,
while engaging with Pasifika perspectives to explore study
pathways and career opportunities.
If you want to study at university but would like to develop
and strengthen your academic skills first, then this is the rightchoice for you. The programme draws on expertise from the
Pasifika community and is intended to enhance your cultural
knowledge as well as your academic skills.
A University Entrance qualification is not required. However,
you will need to provide a personal statement outlining
your reasons and motivation for applying, as well as a letterof support from a person who is able to comment on yourreadiness to undertake university study. In addition, youmust also attend an interview with the Pasifika Pathways
programme director. The course administrative assistant willcontact you directly to arrange your interview.
When you have completed Pasifika Pathways, you may
be permitted to cross-credit up to 60 points towards any
Bachelor’s degree at the University. You must successfullycomplete Pasifika Pathways before enrolment in any degree
programme will be permitted.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
A total of 120 points (six courses) is required. Four courses
are mandatory:
PASP 001 Career Pathways
PASP 002 University Pathways
PASI 101 The Pacific Heritage
either PASP 103 Academic Skills A or PASP 104 Academic
Skills B.*

COURSESThe Diploma in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways) offers
two foundation courses.

PASP 001

20 POINTS (1/3)

Career Pathways
This course introduces students to future career paths andgives them an insight into how the skills learned at universityalign with those paths. This enables students to undertake
effective degree planning and ensures they understandthe relationship between specific learning objectives andwork contexts beyond the University. It also gives students
an opportunity to relate university skills to the collective
experience of the Pasifika community. This course is only
available to students completing the Diploma in University
Studies (Pasifika Pathways).

PASP 002

20 POINTS (1/3)

University Pathways
This course gives students the opportunity to work on
tasks from a range of subject disciplines from across the
University. It introduces them to the different approaches
used in different disciplines and the kinds of skills andknowledge that students of those disciplines acquire. The
course provides an introduction to how different academic
skills are used in problem-solving and is a foundation formaking choices for their future undergraduate study. This
course is only available to students completing the Diploma
in University Studies (Pasifika Pathways).
For information about PASI 101, PASP 102, PASP 103,
PASP 104, ANTH 102, DSDN 172, EDUC 103, EDUC 104,
FCOM 111, FHSS 103, FHSS 110, GEOG 112, HLWB 104,
MAOR 123, MARK 101, MDIA 102, MGMT 101, QUAN 102,
SAMO 102, SCIS 101, STAT 193, WRIT 101, and WRIT 151, see
the subjects and courses pages (from page 133).

Include another course worth 20 points from:
PASP 102 Pacific Nations Education
SAMO 102 Conversational Sāmoan

FIND OUT MORE

another approved 100-level course.



Include at least 15 points from ANTH 102, DSDN 172,
EDUC 103, EDUC 104, FCOM 111, FHSS 103, FHSS 110,GEOG 112, HLWB 104, MAOR 123, MARK 101, MDIA 102,MGMT 101, QUAN 102, SAMO 102, SCIS 101, STAT 193,
WRIT 101, WRIT 151.
*Note: You should seek advice from the programme director
or the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Tītoko—Student Success team on which of these twocourses is appropriate for your course of study.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/pasifika-pathways

Dr Helena Cook
Pasifika Pathways Programme Director

04 463 5806
pasifikapathways@vuw.ac.nz

MONEY MATTERS
Costs

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Scholarships

36

Accommodation

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COSTS
FEES-FREE TERTIARY STUDY
If you are a domestic student and have previously
studied fewer than 60 points at tertiary level, go to
www.feesfree.govt.nz to confirm your eligibility forfees-free study. The policy covers tuition, associatedmandatory fees, and compulsory student service fees.
It does not cover textbooks, club memberships, course
materials, and late fees. If you want to apply for a Student
Allowance or the two non-fees components of a Student
Loan—living costs and course-related costs—for 2023,
you will still need to apply to StudyLink.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/fees-free

THE UNIVERSITY’S FEES
Tuition fees at Te Herenga Waka are charged on a per-point
basis and vary by faculty or subject. Each year, you arecharged for the courses you enrol in during that year.
Each course is usually worth 15 or 20 points. Once you know whatcourses you are enrolling in, you can calculate your fees online.
Some courses include a compulsory course-materials charge
to pay for materials, equipment, or field trips. These aredifferent for each course; the relevant faculty will give you
details of these costs.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/fees-estimatorInternational students
For international student fees, use our cost calculator orcontact Te Kahupapa—Wellington University International.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-fees

www.wgtn.ac.nz/cost-calculator

2022 DOMESTIC FEES
Area of study

Average first-year cost based ontaking 120 points ($)

Per-point cost ($)

Architecture and Building Science

67.74

8,128.80

Design Innovation

60.88

7,305.60

Chemical, Physical, Biological, and Earth Sciences

61.53

7,383.60

Commerce

57.32

6,878.40

Education

48.72

5,846.40

Engineering

71.32

8,558.40

Health59.90

7,188.00

Humanities and Social Sciences

48.72

5,846.40

Law

57.32

6,878.40

Mathematics and Statistics

53.56

6,427.20

Midwifery

67.80

8,136.00

Music

61.65

7,398.00

Psychology and Computer Science

60.88

7,305.60

STUDENT LEVY
The Student Services Levy is paid by all students and isused to fund services that are not covered by tuition fees.
It contributes to funding student services such as careers
guidance, counselling, financial advice, health services,
student advocacy, student publications, and student
representation.
The Student Services Levy is calculated on a per-point basis
capped at 150 points. How much you need to pay depends
on how many points you are enrolled in and where you are
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required lectures and tutorials in person, enrolled full time,
can expect to pay Student Levy fees of around $850 to$1,018 per year.
Fees and levy details for 2023 are available online after
10 October 2022.
The University works in partnership with student groups,
including the Victoria University of Wellington Students’
Association, the Postgraduate Students’ Association,
Pasifika Students’ Council, and Ngāi Tauira, to ensure there
is full consultation with students on the administration andmanagement of the levy.

STUDENT LOAN AND STUDENTALLOWANCE

How to pay
All fees are due by 5 pm on the Friday before the start of thecourse, or immediately upon enrolment during the year. Go to
our website for details on payment methods.



If you are paying your fees by Student Loan, make sure you
apply to StudyLink early—at least 12 weeks before yourcourse starts—to ensure tuition fees are paid on time. You do
not need to be enrolled in study to start an application with
StudyLink. If you need help with applying for your Student
Loan or Student Allowance, contact the University’s student
finance advisers.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/payments

If you are a domestic student enrolled in at least two courses
in at least two trimesters, you may request to pay yourfees by instalments. To arrange this, contact our student
fees advisers. Fees paid by Student Loan cannot be paid ininstalments.

StudyLink

You must pay your fees in full or check your eligibility for freefees before courses start.

0800 88 99 00

www.studylink.govt.nz

Student Fees Advisers

0800 04 04 04

student-finance@vuw.ac.nz



www.wgtn.ac.nz/fees

FIND OUT MORE

www.wgtn.ac.nz/money

BUDGET ADVICE
Kaiārahi tahua—student finance advisers can help you take control of your money and take the stress out of coping financially,
get emergency help if you need it (through the Hardship Fund), fill out scholarship applications, and sort out StudyLink issues.
Te Ratonga Penapena Pūtea—Student Finance also publishes the Financial Survival Guide. Download it from the website orcontact us for a copy to be sent to you.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/money

Annual costs

Hall—37 weeks ($)

Rent

Flatting—37 weeks ($)

My budget­($)

18,6207,770

Snacks and lunches

1,110

1,110

Entertainment

1,480

1,480

Power

N/A*

740

Transport—bus pass

N/Aˠ

1,224

Phone

185

185

Internet

N/A*

222

Food

N/A*

2,960

Bond

600ˆ

840

Set-up allowances

N/A*

760

21,995

17,291

Average tuition fee

7,277

7,277

Student service fees and levies

1,018

1,018

Subtotal

8,295

8,295

Course costs

1,300

1,300

Sports and hobbies

400

400

Clothing/haircuts

500

500

Toiletries

222

222

Trips home

500

500

Total cost

33,21228,508Subtotal

Fixed costs*Included in rent		ˠWalking distance.

ˆApproximate cost, includes bond, activities fee, and administration fee.

Note: Hall of residence costs are based on a single room at Te Puni Village for 37 weeks at $490 per week. Flatting costs are for 37 weeks
shared accommodation at an average of $210 rent per week. Note that a flat must be found prior to your course’s start date and this canresult in paying extra weeks of rent. The budget is based on 2022 costs.
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SCHOLARSHIPSTe Herenga Waka has a range of scholarships and awards
available to students. Scholarships are available at all levelsof study and are based on a variety of criteria. Go to our
website and explore our scholarships database.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/find-scholarships

SCHOOL-LEAVER SCHOLARSHIPSThe University’s school-leaver scholarship programme
supports and encourages students who embody and display
the key attributes of excellence, leadership, diversity,and commitment to community. We award hundreds ofscholarships each year. Our scholarships recognise highachievement and will help make your transition to student
life easier.
Each of our school-leaver scholarships is named for adifferent type of pounamu (greenstone), a taonga for Māori.
Pounamu can protect, and act as a source of strength for,those who possess it and for future generations.
Full details of the scholarship regulations are available on
our website. Applications open in June and are due by
1 September 2022.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships

WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL
EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are available to high-achieving
international students currently studying in New Zealandand planning to study for an undergraduate degree at the
University. These tuition-fee scholarships are valued at up to$20,000 over three years of study.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/international-excellence

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OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
The MoneyHub website provides a complete list of allscholarships available to school leavers who are intending tostudy in 2023, and is updated regularly.



www.moneyhub.co.nz/scholarships-nz

The givME database is another source of information onawards, grants, and scholarships. Access it from your schoolor public library.



www.generosity.org.nz/giv-me

TeachNZ scholarships may be available to students studying
to become an early childhood, primary, or secondary teacher.



www.teachnz.govt.nz

FIND OUT MORE

www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships

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ACCOMMODATION
Finding the right place to live is important for making themost of your experience at the University and in Wellington.
The team at Te Kopanga—University Accommodation
Wellington can help you make the best choice. They processapplications for all the halls of residence.

HALLS OF RESIDENCEThe University provides a range of accommodation options
for students in our halls of residence. These include single
rooms, studio rooms, shared rooms, and shared apartments
and houses. Some halls are fully catered, and others havekitchens for self-catering.
With pastoral care and welfare of students our priority,
all halls provide a high level of support for students withexperienced hall staff on hand. We see student wellbeing asa strong partnership between students, our halls of residence
and support services, and parents and whānau. Each party
has an important role to play in ensuring students’ welfare
and academic success.
Living in a hall also provides the opportunity to make newfriends and live alongside students from all over the world.
Every hall works hard to provide a warm and welcoming
sense of community—both within the hall and with otherhalls to develop social connection and an academic focus.
Social events are held across all halls throughout the year,
and individual halls organise their own activities too.
Facilities for recreation and study are available.

Applying for a hall
Go to our website for detailed information about our halls ofresidence and how to apply for a place.
As long as you apply by the accommodation
application deadline, we guarantee an offer ofplace in one of our halls to:students with NCEA Level 2 (or above)
endorsed with Excellence (or equivalent inanother qualification)
students who are awarded a Wellington
school-leaver scholarshipinternational students
students who have been on a gap year
and acheived NCEA level 3 endorsedwith Excellence.

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You can apply online from 1 August 2022 to live in a hall ofresidence from February 2023. Halls start to offer placesfrom mid-September 2022. You must have a satisfactory
confidential reference from your school, so we recommend
you apply early to give your school time to provide yourreference. Additional offers will be made to applicants who
apply after 1 October as spaces become available up until thefirst week of Trimester 1.
If you are offered a place in a hall, you will need to pay adeposit of approximately NZ$680–$800 to secure your placein the hall. This includes a refundable bond and activity fee
and a non-refundable administration fee. Hall fees from thenon will be applied to your accommodation account every
four weeks. Your first charge will be applied to your accountfour weeks before you move in. You can contact Te Ratonga
Penapena Pūtea—Student Finance for help budgetingfor your instalments. Contact the team at Te Kopanga—
University Accommodation Wellington to discuss a payment
plan if you will have difficulty meeting these.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONSMarino floor in Joan Stevens Hall is a space for first-year
Māori students, whānau housing is available for returning
Māori students, and Pasifika housing is available for Pasifika
students from their second year.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/accommodation

CATERED HALLSHall of residence

Beds

Yearly fee ($)*

Walking times to campuses

Boulcott Hall180

17,176

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Capital Hall320

17,822

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—15 minutes
Te Aro—10 minutes

Cumberland House

226

13,452–18,354

Kelburn—15 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—5 minutes

Helen Lowry Hall116

10,450–14,440

Kelburn—40 minutes
Free shuttle to Kelburn campus every 30 minutes during the day

Joan Stevens Hall242

17,176

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10 minutes
Te Aro—20 minutes

Katharine Jermyn Hall390

17,974

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Te Puni Village

398

18,620–19,760

Kelburn—2 minutes
Pipitea—25 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

Victoria House
183 the new 2023
12,920–17,100
Kelburn—5
minutes[tables to be taken fromAccommodation
Guide pages
Pipitea—20 minutes
16–17 and 38–39]
Te Aro—15 minutes
Weir House

190

13,072–17,974

Kelburn—5 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—15 minutes

SELF-CATERED HALLS OR INDEPENDENT LIVING HALLSHall of residence

Beds

Yearly fee ($)*

Walking times to campuses

Education House108

13,680Kelburn—15 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—5 minutes

Everton Hall1949,500–14,060

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—20 minutes
Te Aro—20 minutes

Kelburn Flats—Whare
Hīnau

169

9,234–11,628

Kelburn—5–15 minutes
Pipitea—10–25 minutes
Te Aro—10–25 minutes

Kelburn Flats—Whare
Hīnau: Pasifika Housing

30

7,524–9,234

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10–25 minutes
Te Aro—10–25 minutes

Kelburn Flats—Whare
Hīnau: Whānau Housing

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7,524–9,234

Kelburn—10 minutes
Pipitea—10–25 minutes
Te Aro—10–25 minutes*All fees quoted are based on a full academic year (38 weeks) contract for 2022. Fees may vary for 2023.

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OUR DEGREES
How our degrees work

42

Planning your first year

44

Exploring your options

46

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

48

Bachelor of Arts

52

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

60

Bachelor of Building Science

64

Bachelor of Commerce

68

Bachelor of Communication

74

Bachelor of Design Innovation

80

Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood

86

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

90

Bachelor of Global Studies

96

Bachelor of Health100

Bachelor of Laws

106

Bachelor of Midwifery

110

Bachelor of Music

114

Bachelor of Science120

Primary and secondary teacher education

128

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HOW OUR DEGREES WORK
Some of our degrees are flexible, allowing you to mix and match different subjects to form one degree and even giving you thechance to choose majors from other degrees.
Some degrees are quite specialised and focus on one particular area of study. Most of your first-year courses in these degrees
are already set, which leaves a small amount of space for elective courses.
A degree is a qualification awarded when you complete a programme of university study. Your first university degree is called anundergraduate, or Bachelor’s degree. Each degree has its own set of requirements that you need to complete in order to graduate.
A typical degree requires 360 points and three years of full-time study. You’ll normally take around 120 points (six to eight
courses of 15 or 20 points each) per year. Some degrees take four years.

MAJORS

Biology
100-level
courses

Biology200-level
courses

Biology300-level
courses

120–150 points

DOUBLE
MAJORS

240–300 points

CONJOINTAND
DOUBLE
DEGREES

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History
100-level
coursesFrench100-level
coursesBA

History
200-level
coursesFrench200-level
courses

Sharedcourses

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History
300-level
coursesFrench300-level
coursesLLB

A major is the main subject you
specialise in. For example, you might doa Bachelor of Science with a major in
Biology. Each year you will take courses
related to your major/s.

A double major allows you to specialisein two subjects within one degree. A
double major requires the same numberof points as a degree with only one
major and does not usually take any
extra time.

Conjoint and double degrees allow you tocomplete two degrees in a shorter amountof time as courses can be cross-credited.
For example, a conjoint Bachelor of Laws
and Bachelor of Arts could be completed
within five years. Note that not all degrees
can be done conjointly.

COURSES
Courses (also known as papers) are blocks of work that are taught over one or sometimes two trimesters. In your first year, you willtake 100-level courses. The number of courses you take in a year will vary depending on how many points each course is worth.
Some degrees have core courses that all students must complete.

POINTS
Each course is typically worth 15 or 20 points. To pass a course, you need to complete a number of different assessments
throughout the trimester. When you pass the course, you earn points towards your degree.
To complete your degree, you will need to gain 360 points over three years of full-time study. Degrees in Engineering, Law, andMidwifery take four years of full-time study to complete as 480 points are required for these degrees. Regardless of which degree
you study towards, you will aim to complete approximately 120 points each year.

MINORS
In some of our degrees, you can take a minor. A minor is similar to a major, but requires fewer courses, particularly in your second
and third years. Having a minor is optional in most degrees.
Minors consist of 60 points at 200 level or above, with at least 15 points at 300 level. You’ll need to take courses in the subject at
100 level to ensure prerequisites for 200 and 300 level are met. Below are some examples of how a minor works.

100 LEVELPHILOSOPHY
MARKETING

PHIL 105

200 LEVEL
PHIL 201

300 LEVEL

PHIL 265

PHIL 302

20 POINTS

20 POINTS

20 POINTS

20 POINTS

MARK 101

MARK 201

MARK 202

MARK 301

15 POINTS

15 POINTS

15 POINTS

15 POINTS

MARK 302
15 POINTS

ELECTIVES
You can take elective courses if you have space in your degree programme. Elective courses can be from other subject areas you
are interested in.

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PLANNING YOUR FIRST YEAR
Once you’ve selected your degree(s) and the subjects you
want to study, you can plan your first year.

TIPS FOR COURSE PLANNING

HOW TO PLAN YOUR FIRST YEAR

Unless you have special permission, choose 100-levelcourses. These courses are at first-year level.

1. Check your degree requirements
Check the requirements for your degree, from page 48.

2. Check your major requirements
Find out what the required first-year courses are foryour chosen major(s) and/or minor(s). Normally, by
following the major requirements for a given subject
in your first year, you can continue with that subject
in your second year at 200 level. Check the course
finder on our website for prerequisites for 200-level and
300-level courses.

3. Choose your courses
To find out more about the courses that you can selectfor your major(s) and/or minor(s), read the subjects andcourses section (from page 133). Decide which courses
are interesting to you and explore those subject areas.
If you have completed degree-level courses while still at
school, you can apply to have those courses credited toyour degree.

4. Plan your programme
Using the course planning form at the back of thisguide, put together a balanced programme acrossTrimesters 1 and 2 that will allow you to progress in yourchosen subjects in the second year. Normally, you’d takethree or four courses in Trimester 1 and three or fourcourses in Trimester 2.

5. Check your timetable
From September, you’ll be able to use the course finder
to check your timetable and find information on course
content, learning objectives, and assessments for thecourses you have chosen. Use the timetable template at
the back of this guide to organise your timetable and to
make sure you don’t have any clashes.

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Choose only 100-level courses

Plan ahead
If you plan to take a subject or course at 200 level in yoursecond year, make sure you check what prerequisites or
100-level course(s) you may need to do first. You can checkprerequisites on the course finder.

Don’t take on too much
For every hour you spend in class, you should spend around
two hours doing your own study. The average full-timeworkload is 120 points a year. However, StudyLink considers
96 points the full-time requirement for Student Allowancesand Student Loan living costs.

Balance your workload
Think carefully about your workload. The transition fromschool to university can be tough, and you may benefit fromtaking fewer points in your first year—particularly in your firsttrimester.

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GOT A QUESTION?
Te Kahupapa—Future Students’ team offers
advice on choosing your subjects and planning
your degree. Book an appointment at our
Wellington or Auckland offices, or we can help
with course advice by phone, email, or Zoom.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/course-planningDEGREE EXAMPLE
Below is an example of a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Computer Science and Psychology.

100
LEVEL
(FIRST YEAR)COMPUTERSCIENCECOURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSEPSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGYCOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSEPSYCHOLOGYELECTIVE
COURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSEPSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGYCOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSEPSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGYCOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSEPSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGYCOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSECOMPUTERSCIENCECOURSEPSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOLOGY

200
LEVEL

(SECOND YEAR)

300
LEVEL
(THIRD YEAR)

Key:

First
major

Secondmajor

COURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSECOURSE

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EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS
Choosing your degree can be complicated. Will you enjoy
your programme of study? Will you be good at it? Will you getyour dream job? Everyone is different—some people study
a degree to help them get a particular job, and others wantto keep their options open and study something they are
fascinated with.
Choose subjects and courses that you’re interested in andpassionate about—you’ll always do better at what you enjoy.
For more information about our subjects and first-year
courses, check out the information from page 133. Have alook and find out what appeals to you. Our website also has
useful tools to help you explore areas of study.

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PLAN YOUR CAREER
Making career decisions
Making good decisions about your future starts with knowing
yourself. Think about your skills, your interests, and thevalues that are important to you. The Careers New Zealandwebsite has interactive tools and a jobs database to help you
explore career ideas and job options.

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The world of work is changing at an exponential pace, andincreasingly requires curious and agile lifelong learners.
While technical skills are important, so are people skills andadaptability. Some careers will require you to undertake
postgraduate study to further develop your knowledge
and skills.
Statistics show that our graduates are employed in a variety
of sectors and that in more than half of vacancies advertised,
employers do not specify any particular degree or subject
area as a requirement. There was a strong demand for
graduates across all disciplines, so any degree fromTe Herenga Waka will widen your career options.
The University’s graduate profile describes the attributes
you should have when you graduate. Alongside learning fromyour chosen field of study, you will exhibit well-developed
employability skills in critical and creative thinking, andintellectual autonomy and integrity. You will have the ability
to work both independently and collaboratively with othersand engage constructively with your local and international
communities.

GRADUATES READY FOR WORK

www.careers.govt.nz

What can I do with my degree?
Discover what you can do with your degree and find out
about internships, leadership programmes, career pathways,
and graduate employment on Te Ratonga Rapu Mahi—
Wellington Careers and Employment’s website.

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WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT

Our graduates are prepared for work with diverse, marketableskills in a fast-changing world. In a 2020 survey of
Te Herenga Waka graduates, 93 percent of graduates working
full-time were employed within six months of graduation.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Postgraduate study allows you to take your study to the next level and get into research or higher-level coursework.
Some careers may require you to study at postgraduate level after you have completed your degree.
All undergraduate programmes at the University lead into postgraduate options.

BACHELOR’S
DEGREE

1 YEAR →GRADUATE DIPLOMA

Specialise in an area not included in your first degree.

1 YEAR →HONOURS DEGREE OR
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

Explore areas of interest in your chosen field throughhigher-level coursework and research.

1–2 YEARS →MASTER’S DEGREE

Advance your understanding and skill in yourundergraduate major or undertake study in a new
professional area.

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BACHELOR OF

ARCHITECTURALSTUDIES
Architecture can shape a person’s experience of a spaceand even influence the identity of entire cities. It covers
more than the interior and exterior of a building, extending
to consideration of how spaces are used, and creating
environments that can support the way people and cultures
want to live, work, and play.
If you’re interested in being part of designing and shaping
the world’s built environment—inside and out—choose
the Tohu Paetahi Waihanga—Bachelor of Architectural
Studies (BAS), which offers four majors: Architecture,
Architecture History and Theory, Interior Architecture,and Landscape Architecture. The Māori Design andEnvironments specialisation is available for the following
majors: Architecture, Interior Architecture, and LandscapeArchitecture.
In your first year of study, you’ll take a set programme ofcourses that will introduce you to all aspects of the built
environment.
For your second year of study, you’ll have the chance tochoose a major and undertake more focused study inthis topic. Selection into second-year programmes canbe competitive and, where demand exceeds capacity,
acceptance into the major is based on your academic
performance in the first year.
This degree programme encourages cross-disciplinary study
from all four majors, and the breadth of the BAS degree will
provide you with a thorough grounding in a range of subjects,
including construction, design, environmental science, history
and theory, management, project management, structural
systems, and urban design—all skills that will prepare
you to start your journey towards a career in the fields ofarchitecture, interior architecture, or landscape architecture.
Note: The BAS shares a common first year with the Bachelor
of Building Science (BBSc) so you can also elect to change
degrees and choose a major from the BBSc: ProjectManagement and/or Sustainable Engineering Systems (seepage 64).

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi

Surf Club Row, Titahi Bay by Brad Jonasen for LAND 412
Landscape Architecture Design Studio VI / Te Taupuni Mahi
Pokepoke, Whakarākei hoki i a Papa-tūā-nuku VI.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESTe Herenga Waka’s Architecture programme is recognised
nationally and internationally.
The BAS major in Architecture, along with a Master ofArchitecture (Professional), fulfils the academic requirements
needed to register as an architect with the New Zealand
Registered Architects Board and join the New ZealandInstitute of Architects. The BAS major in Interior Architecture,along with a Master of Interior Architecture, is internationallyrecognised through its affiliation with the International
Federation of Interior Design/Architecture. The BAS major inLandscape Architecture, along with a Master of LandscapeArchitecture, is recognised by the New Zealand Institute ofLandscape Architects as fulfilling the academic requirements
to become a professional landscape architect.
As well as being qualified to work as an architect, interiorarchitect, or landscape architect, you will also be suited toa range of careers, from project management and exhibition
and theatre design to curatorial work and construction
consultancy.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
As a Master’s student, you can extend your undergraduate
major and pursue other areas within your chosen disciplinesthat can be supervised in the Wellington School ofArchitecture.
If you want an accredited professional degree in Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, or Urban and Regional Planning*, ora professionally recognised Master of Interior Architecture,
you will need to continue into postgraduate study.
Progression into these Master’s qualifications is on the basisof academic performance.
*Subject to regulatory approval.

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SCHOOL SUBJECTSDEGREE REQUIREMENTS

A broad selection of school subjects is recommended. Thesemight include subjects such as Biology, Design, Design and
Visual Communication, Digital Technologies, English, History,
Mathematics, Physics, or Practical Arts.

Three years of full-time study.

MAJORS
Architecture explores the design of the built world as an
expression of culture. Majoring in Architecture will give you
the knowledge to design and construct the place and spaces
we use every day, understand historical and environmental
issues, and solve problems using the latest materials,
technologies, and design systems.
Architecture History and Theory is a theory-based major
encompassing concepts wider than the professionallyoriented practical Architecture major. This major is designed
for those who are interested in the historical and theoreticalconcepts that frame the built environment.
Interior Architecture deals with our physical, cultural, andemotional interaction with spaces. The study of the intimate
connection between people and their environments isfundamental. With this major, you’ll explore how to design
inspiring spaces to live within our changing world. Topics covered
include commercial, residential, and institutional spaces.
Landscape Architecture focuses on the creation oflandscapes that are culturally, socially, economically,and environmentally responsive. Students develop anunderstanding of issues relating to landscape processes,
place, scale, strategy, synthesis, and time.
The BAS can be taken with a specialisation in Māori Design
and Environments for the following majors only: Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. In yoursecond or third year, you’ll be able to study dedicatedcourses such as SARC 216 Mātauranga Māori and the Built
and Natural Environment I and SARC 313 Mātauranga Māoriand the Built and Natural Environment II. These courses willcomplement existing course content, allowing you to focus
on specific approaches underpinned by mātauranga Māori inrelation to the built and natural environments.

A total of 360 points is required:at least 270 points must be from courses listed for the
BAS/BBSc
at least 210 points must be at 200 and 300 levelof the 210 points, at least 180 points must be fromcourses listed for the BAS/BBScof the 180 points, at least 75 points must be at
300 level.
Eight core courses at 100 level (in the first year) must becompleted (see below). The requirements for one major mustbe satisfied.

First year (all majors)
Trimester 1 (1/3)

Trimester 2 (2/3)

SARC 111

SARC 112

SARC 131

SARC 121

SARC 151

SARC 122SARC 161

SARC 162

Major in Architecture (ARCI)
Second year: ARCI 211, ARCI 212 or SARC 216, ARCI 222,
ARCI 251, SARC 221, SARC 223, one elective course.
Third year: ARCI 311 or SARC 313, ARCI 312, SARC 321,
SARC 351, SARC 352 or SARC 315, SARC 362, one elective
course.

Major in Architecture History and Theory(AHTY)
Contact the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design
Innovation to learn more about this major, and how you canplan your degree.

Major in Interior Architecture (INTA)
Second year: INTA 211, INTA 212 or SARC 216, INTA 251,
INTA 261, SARC 221, SARC 223, one elective course.
Third year: INTA 311 or SARC 313, INTA 312, INTA 321,
SARC 323, SARC 352 or SARC 315, SARC 362, one elective
course.

Major in Landscape Architecture (LAND)
Second year: LAND 211, LAND 212 or SARC 216, LAND 221,
LAND 222, LAND 251, LAND 261, one elective course.
Third year: LAND 311 or SARC 313, LAND 312, LAND 321,
SARC 351, SARC 352 or SARC 315, SARC 362, one elective
course.

Architectural model by Haoyu Ye for ARCI 212 Architecture
Design Integration I / Te Whakakotahitanga o ngā Tikanga
Wakarākei Whare I.
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DEGREE EXAMPLESBAS majoring in Architecture
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2
2/3

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

ARCI 311 or
SARC 313*
15 points

SARC 111
15 points

SARC 112
15 points

ARCI 211
15 points

SARC 131
15 points

SARC 121
15 points

ARCI 251
15 points

SARC 151
15 points

SARC 122
15 points

SARC 221
15 points

ARCI 222
15 points

SARC 362
15 points

SARC 321
15 points

SARC 161
15 points

SARC 162
15 points

SARC 223
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

SARC 315* orSARC 352
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

ARCI 212 or
SARC 216*
30 points

ARCI 312
30 points

SARC 351
15 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BAS majoring in Interior Architecture
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

SARC 111
15 points

SARC 112
15 points

INTA 211
15 points

SARC 131
15 points

SARC 121
15 points

SARC 223
15 points

SARC 151
15 points

SARC 122
15 points

INTA 261
15 points

INTA 251
15 points

SARC 362
15 points

INTA 321
15 points

SARC 161
15 points

SARC 162
15 points

SARC 221
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

SARC 315* orSARC 352
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

2/3
INTA 212 or
SARC 216*
30 points

1/3

2/3

INTA 311 or
SARC 313*
15 points

INTA 312
30 points

SARC 323
15 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BAS majoring in Landscape Architecture
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

SARC 111
15 points

SARC 112
15 points

LAND 211
15 points

SARC 131
15 points

SARC 121
15 points

LAND 221
15 points

SARC 151
15 points

SARC 162
15 points

LAND 251
15 points

LAND 222
15 points

SARC 362
15 points

LAND 321
15 points

SARC 161
15 points

SARC 122
15 points

LAND 261
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

SARC 315* orSARC 352
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

2/3
LAND 212 or
SARC 216*
30 points

120 points

1/3

2/3

LAND 311 or
SARC 313*
15 points

LAND 312
30 points

SARC 351
15 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

Key:

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Core

Major

Elective*These courses are required for the Māori Design
and Environments specialisation (MDEN).

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“I was drawn to the University because of the solid reputation its Architecture course
had, as well as the opportunity to live in the vibrant cultural hub of Wellington. University
taught me how to critically think through an iterative design process, which has been
crucial to my career.”

KURT COLEGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES AND MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
URBAN DESIGNER AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AT BOFFA MISKELL

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BACHELOR OFARTSA Tohu Paetahi Aronui—Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the
Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
encourages you to explore a range of subjects in order todiscover your passions and develop a truly broad base oflearning.
The BA will give you insights into cultures, languages, art,
history, politics, and societies that will challenge your thinking
and expand your view of the world. Te Herenga Waka is wellknown for its strengths and breadth in the humanities andsocial sciences.
The Faculty is ranked in the top 1 percent in the world(QS World University Rankings) and ranked first in many
fields in the New Zealand university research rankings(Performance-Based Research Fund Quality Evaluation).
Taking a BA will give you a set of skills highly valued by
employers. These skills include analytical and critical thinking,building relationships, problem-solving, self-management,
teamwork, and verbal and written communication. If you
want to enhance your employment prospects, our FHSSInternship course (see page 164) is designed to give you anappreciation of the current and changing nature of
New Zealand’s workforce.
The BA at our globally ranked capital city university offersinternational opportunities. Wellington is the centre ofpolitics, the base for foreign embassies and the public
service, and the home of archives, libraries, and museums.
Wellington is also a vibrant centre of creativity and an
exciting city to study in—it is rich in music, theatre, art, andheritage, and is home to thriving digital and film industries.
The University has a particularly rich languages programme
and we encourage you to try a new language or build on
one you have learnt before. We also recommend that you try
a range of subjects to find out what interests you—our BA
allows you to study up to three majors in your first year. You
can include a second or third major or minor from either the
BA or another Bachelor’s degree.
Combining the BA with another degree, such as the Bachelorof Commerce, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of
Health, Bachelor of Laws, or Bachelor of Science, gives you abroader view of the social world in which we live.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESWe encourage you to choose subjects that interest you so
you can enjoy the learning journey and the career paths thisopens. Bachelor of Arts graduates are employed in every
part of the workforce. Universities New Zealand researchfound that arts graduates will earn an average of $1 million to$1.3 million more than non-graduates over their working life.
Whether it be as an aid worker, artist, criminologist, diplomat,
journalist, librarian, market researcher, policy analyst, social
worker, teacher, or translator, a BA is suited to hundreds ofcareers. Graduates who want to position themselves for a
career of their choice will have the opportunity to engage
in a number of courses and programmes exclusive to
Te Herenga Waka.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
A BA can lead to further study in our Honours, Master’s, and
PhD programmes in a range of subject areas. We also offer
an array of specialist graduate and postgraduate diplomas.

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SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Any BA major can be started from an introductory level inthe first year, although, for some subjects, it is useful to havestudied the relevant subject at school.

MAJORS§

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of full-time study.

Major

Code

Major

Code

Art History

ARTH

Latin

LATI

Asian Studies

ASIA

Linguistics

LING

at least 240 points must be from courses listed for
the BA

Chinese

CHIN

MREM

Classical Studies

CLAS

Māori Resource
Management

at least 80 points must be from 100-level courses
listed for the BA

Criminology

CRIM

Māori Studies

MAOR

a maximum of 180 points must be at 100 level

Cultural
Anthropology

Mathematics

§

MATH

at least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level

CUAN

Media Studies

MDIA

Data Science§

DATA

MLST

Development
Studies§Modern Language
Studies

at least 75 points must be at 300 level and fromcourses listed for the BA.

DEVE

Music

MUSC

You must satisfy the requirements for at least one major
subject (from the table on the left).

Economics

ECON

Pacific Studies

PASI

Education

EDUC

Philosophy

PHIL

Educational
Psychology§

EDPS

Political Science

POLS

English Literature

ENGL

Psychology§

PSYC

Film

FILM

Public Policy§

PUBL

FrenchFREN

Religious Studies

RELI

Geography§

GEOG

Sāmoan Studies /Matā‘upu tau Sāmoa

SAMP

GermanGERMSociology

SOSC

Greek

GREE

SpanishSPAN

HistoryHIST

Te Reo Māori

TREO

Teaching English to
Speakers of Other
Languages (TESOL)TSOL

TheatreTHEA§

International
Relations

INTP

Italian

ITAL

Japanese

JAPA

Major taught by another faculty.

Other subjects

A total of 360 points is required:

Many students elect to take two majors, the second of which
can be from any undergraduate degree at the University,
as long as the first major is from Part A of the BA (thosesubjects not marked with §).
A maximum of 120 points may be credited to the BA fromcourses listed for the second major if it is not listed in thetable (when included as a major for a BA). If your first major
is from Part B (the subjects in the table that are marked with§), your second major must be from Part A (not marked),
and your degree must then include at least 180 points fromcourses listed for the BA (rather than 240).

Other important information
Each subject has specific courses you need to take to meetthe requirements of a major and involves in-depth study to
300 level. If you are not sure which subject to choose as
your major, you can include a number of different options
in your first year, and make a more specific choice in yoursecond year. Most students major in two subjects in the BA.
A BA double major is achieved by completing the full major
requirements for two subjects. Your degree certificate willsay ‘Bachelor of Arts in X and Y’.

Creative Writing

Bachelor of Arts students may also select a second major orminor in undergraduate subject areas offered for the BA orfrom another faculty.

Gender and Sexuality Studies

For more information about minors, see page 43.

Composition

Music Technology
New Zealand Sign Language
Performance
Popular Music Studies
Social Policy
Writing (Academic and Professional)
Text Technologies

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Criminology (CRIM)

The requirements listed below are the requirements tocomplete a major; degree regulations are listed in the
University’s Calendar. There may be minor changes to somemajors. Check the major requirements on our website before
enrolling for 2023.

a. CRIM 111.

In most cases, but not all, the courses listed under (a) of
the major requirements below are what you need to take inyour first year. To find out details of what a particular course
is about and when it is timetabled, look in the subjects andcourses pages (from page 133).

b. Two courses from CRIM 200–299.
c. CRIM 326 and two further courses from CRIM 300–399.
If you plan to do CRIM 111, you should ensure you meet theprerequisite requirements in the first trimester of that same
year (see page 154).

Cultural Anthropology (CUAN)
a. ANTH 101 and ANTH 102.
b. Two courses from ANTH 200–299.

Art History (ARTH)
a. Two courses from ARTH 100–199.

c. Two courses from ANTH 300–399.

b. Two courses from ARTH 200–299.

Data Science*§ (DATA)

c. Two courses from ARTH 300–399.

a. Complete three to four courses at 100 level:
DATA 101d. One further course from ARTH 200–399 or an approved
substitute.

one course from COMP 102, COMP 112, COMP 132,
INFO 102

Approval for a substitute is required from the Wellington
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Asian Studies (ASIA)

one course from MATH 177, QUAN 102, STAT 193.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
DATA 201, DATA 202

a. ASIA 101 and ASIA 111.

one course from MATH 277, QUAN 203, STAT 292

b. ASIA 201 and one approved 200-level course worth
20 points.

one further course from COMP 261, GEOG 215,
INFO 206 (or INFO 264), MATH 245, MATH 251,
MATH 261, MATH 277, PHIL 269, QUAN 201,
QUAN 203, STAT 292, STAT 293.

c. ASIA 301 and one approved 300-level course worth
20 points.
If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.

c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
DATA 301, DATA 303, COMP 309
one course from DATA 304–399, COMP 307,
ECON 303, GEOG 315, INFO 304, INFO 307, INFO 310,
INFO 311, MARK 317, MATH 353, MGMT 315,
MGMT 316, STAT 392, STAT 394, SWEN 304, .

The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

Chinese (CHIN)
a. ASIA 111, CHIN 101†, CHIN 102†.
b. CHIN 201, CHIN 202, and either ASIA 208 or one further
course from CHIN 200–299.
c. CHIN 301, CHIN 302, and one further course fromCHIN 300–399.
CHIN 101 and 102 will be waived if you have the appropriate
NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).

†

If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.
The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

Classical Studies (CLAS)
a. Two courses from CLAS 100–199.
b. Two courses from CLAS 200–299.
c. Two courses from CLAS 300–399.
d. One further course from CLAS 200–399.
One 100-level CLAS course may be replaced by one of
LATI 101, LATI 201, or GREE 101.

*

Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.
Major taught by another faculty.

§

Development Studies§ (DEVE)
a. GEOG 112, one approved regional-based course, andone approved subject-based course at 100 level (seepage 159).
b. GEOG 212, one approved regional-based course, andone approved subject-based course at 200 level.
c. GEOG 312, GEOG 316, and one approved 300-levelcourse worth 20 points.
§

Economics§ (ECON)
a. ECON 130, ECON 141, QUAN 102 (or MATH 177 or
STAT 193), and QUAN 111 (or MATH 141/142, or MATH 151).
b. ECON 201 and ECON 202, and one course from MATH 277,
QUAN 201, QUAN 203.
c. Three courses from ECON 301–399, FINA 304, FINA 306,
PUBL 303.
§

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Major taught by another faculty.

Major taught by another faculty.

Education (EDUC)
a. EDUC 101 and EDUC 141.
b. Two courses from EDUC 200–299.
c. Two courses from EDUC 300–399.
d. A further 20 points from EDUC 200–399.
You cannot take a double major in Education (EDUC) and
Educational Psychology (EDPS).

Educational Psychology§ (EDPS)
a. EDUC 141, either PSYC 121 or PSYC 122, and either
STAT 193 (or MATH 177, or QUAN 102).
b. EDUC 243, EDUC 244, either PSYC 232 or PSYC 242, andone further course from PSYC 200–299.
c. One course from EDUC 300–399, one course from
PSYC 300–399, and one further course from EDUC or
PSYC 300–399.
You cannot take a double major in Educational Psychology(EDPS) and Psychology (PSYC), or Educational Psychology(EDPS) and Education (EDUC).
This major meets the requirements for progression to the
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA(Hons)) in Education, but
not the Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in
Psychology.
§

Major taught by another faculty.

English Literature (ENGL)

If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.
The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

Geography§ (GEOG)
a. ESCI 111, GEOG 112, GEOG 114, STAT 193 or equivalent.
b. GEOG 215, GEOG 217; and one of GEOG 212, GEOG 214,GEOG 216, GEOG 222.
c. GEOG 324, GEOG 325, one course from GEOG 312–316 or
GEOG 322, one further course from GEOG 300–399.
§

Major taught by another faculty.

German (GERM)
a. GERM 101† and GERM 102†.
b. One course from LANG 101 or FHSS 110.
c. GERM 201, GERM 202, and one further course fromGERM 200–299, LANG 200–299.
d. GERM 314 and two further courses from GERM 300–399.
GERM 101 and GERM 102 will be waived if you have theappropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).

†

If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.
The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

a. Two courses from ENGL 100–199.

Greek (GREE)

b. Two courses from ENGL 200–299; and one further course
from ENGL 200–299, or CREW 200–299, or THEA 205,
THEA 206, or THEA 211.

a. Two courses from GREE 100–199.

c. One course from ENGL 300–329; and two further courses
from ENGL 300–399, THEA 305, THEA 306, or THEA 315.

Film (FILM)
a. FILM 101 and FILM 102.
b. Two courses from FILM 200–299.
c. Two courses from FILM 300–399.
d. One further course from FILM 200–399, or an approved
substitute‡.
Approval for a substitute is required from the Wellington
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
You cannot use 30-point FILM courses to satisfy
requirement (d) above. A Film major requires at least sevencourses.
‡French (FREN)
a. FREN 101† and FREN 102†.
b. One course from LANG 101 or FHSS 110.
c. FREN 201, FREN 202, and one further course fromFREN 200–299, LANG 200–299.
d. FREN 301, FREN 302, and one further course fromFREN 300–399.

b. Two courses from GREE 200–299.
c. Two courses from GREE 300–399.

History (HIST)
a. Two courses from HIST 100–199, CLAS 104–106.
b. Two courses from HIST 200–299, CLAS 207, CLAS 208.
c. Three courses from HIST 300–399, CLAS 307, CLAS 308.
You must complete at least five HIST courses from 100–399,
including at least two at 300 level.

International Relations (INTP)
a. INTP 113, and one course from INTP 115, POLS 100–199.
b. Two courses from INTP 200–299.
c. One course from INTP 300–399, and one further course
from INTP 300–399, POLS 300–399, HIST 321, HIST 336.
d. One further course from INTP 200–399, POLS 200–399,
HIST 249, PHIL 264, HIST 321, HIST 336.
If you wish to take a double major in POLS and INTP, youmust complete at least 12 POLS and INTP courses. This
normally includes three POLS or INTP courses at 100 level(including INTP 113), two POLS and two INTP courses at
200 level, and one POLS and one INTP course at 300 level
and two further 300-level courses from POLS or INTP or
HIST 321, HIST 336, MAOR 316, PHIL 303, PUBL 304.

FREN 101 and FREN 102 will be waived if you have theappropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).

†

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Italian (ITAL)

Mathematics§ (MATH)

a. ITAL 101 and ITAL 102.

a. MATH 142, MATH 151, MATH 161.

b. ITAL 201, ITAL 202, and one further course from
ITAL 200–299, LANG 200–299.

b. Complete one course from: COMP 100–199, DATA 202,
ENGR 222, MATH 245, STAT 293.

c. ITAL 301, and one further course from ITAL 300–399,
LANG 300-399.

c. Complete eight courses from MATH 200–399, of which atleast four courses must be from MATH 300–399.

If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.

§

The complementary courses include FHSS 110, LANG 101,FHSS 210, FHSS 310.

Japanese (JAPA)
a. ASIA 111, JAPA 101†, JAPA 102†.
b. JAPA 201, JAPA 202, and one further course fromJAPA 200–299.
c. JAPA 301, JAPA 302, and one further course fromJAPA 300–399.
JAPA 101 and JAPA 102 will be waived if you have theappropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).

†

If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.
The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

Latin (LATI)
a. LATI 101† and LATI 102.
b. Two courses from LATI 200–299.
c. Two courses from LATI 300–399.
You may include one course from CLAS 100–199 instead of
LATI 101, with approval from the programme director.

†

If you are approved to begin at 200 level, you will be required
to do two further courses from LATI 300–399.

Linguistics (LING)
a. LING 111.
b. LING 221, LING 227, LING 228.
c. Two courses from LING 300–399.
d. One further course from LING 100–399, COMS 201.

Māori Resource Management (MREM)
a. MAOR 123 and two courses from MAOR 101, MAOR 102,
MAOR 111 or MAOR 112.
b. One course from MAOR 202, MAOR 203, MAOR 217, andone further course from MAOR 202, MAOR 203,
MAOR 217, MGMT 200–299.
c. MAOR 301, and one course from (MAOR 302 or MAOR 316).

Māori Studies (MAOR)
a. MAOR 111, MAOR 112, MAOR 123.
b. MAOR 211, MAOR 221, and one further course from
MAOR 200–299.
c. MAOR 313 and one further course from MAOR 300–399.
If you do this major, you may wish to include the complementary
course FHSS 110 as part of your elective courses.

Major taught by another faculty.

Media Studies (MDIA)
a. Two courses from MDIA 100–199.
b. Two courses from MDIA 200–299.
c. Two courses from MDIA 300–399.
d. One further course from COMS 201, MDIA 200–399.

Modern Language Studies (MLST)
a. Two courses at 100 level: either CHIN 101 and CHIN 102,or FREN 101 and FREN 102, or GERM 101 and GERM 102,or ITAL 101 and ITAL 102, or JAPA 101 and JAPA 102, or
MAOR 111 and MAOR 112, or SAMO 101 and SAMO 102, or
SPAN 101 and SPAN 102.
b. Two courses at 200 level: either CHIN 201 and CHIN 202,
or FREN 201 and FREN 202, or GERM 201 and GERM 202,or ITAL 201 and ITAL 202, or JAPA 201 and JAPA 202, or
MAOR 211 and MAOR 221, or SAMO 201 and SAMO 202,
or SPAN 201 and SPAN 202.
c. Two courses at 300 level: either CHIN 301 and CHIN 302,
or FREN 301 and FREN 302, or GERM 301 and GERM 302
or GERM 303 and GERM 304, or ITAL 301 and ITAL 302,
or JAPA 301 and JAPA 302, or MAOR 311 and MAOR 321,
or SAMO 301 and SAMO 302, or SPAN 301 and SPAN 302.
d. LING 111 and two courses from LING 200–399.
If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.
The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

Music (MUSC)
a. Two courses at 100 level from CMPO 186, MUSC 120,
MUSC 150.
b. Two courses at 200 level from CMPO 286, MUSC 237,
MUSC 245, MUSC 247–249, MUSC 254
c. Two courses at 300 level from CMPO 386, MUSC 339,
MUSC 343, MUSC 346–347, MUSC 349, MUSC 351.
d. One further 200- or 300-level CMPO or MUSC course.

Pacific Studies (PASI)a. Four PASI courses: PASI 101, 201, 202, 301.
b. One course in Sāmoan, Māori, or French language.
c. Approved courses worth 40 points at 200 or 300 levelwith significant content in Pacific Studies, including
20 points from 300-level courses. Approved courses arelisted at www.wgtn.ac.nz/pacific-studies
If you do this major, you may wish to include the complementary
course FHSS 110 as part of your elective courses.

Philosophy (PHIL)

Sociology (SOSC)

a. One course from PHIL 100–199.

a. SOSC 102 and SOSC 111.

b. Two courses from PHIL 200–299.
c. Three courses from PHIL 300–399, POLS 362.

b. Two courses from SOSC 200–399, SACS 201, SACS 202,
SPOL 200–299.

d. One further course from PHIL 100–399.

c. Two courses from SOSC 300–399, SPOL 300–399.

Political Science (POLS)

Spanish (SPAN)

a. Two courses from POLS 100–199.

a. SPAN 101† and SPAN 102†.

b. Two courses from POLS 200–299.

b. One course from LANG 101 or FHSS 110.

c. One course from POLS 300–399, and one further course
from POLS 300–399, HIST 336, INTP 300–399, PHIL 303,
MAOR 316, PUBL 304.

c. SPAN 201, SPAN 202, and one further course fromSPAN 200–299, LANG 200–299.

d. One further course from POLS 200–399, INTP 200–399,
HIST 249, PHIL 264, HIST 336, MAOR 316, PHIL 303,
PUBL 304.
If you wish to take a double major in POLS and INTP, youmust complete at least 12 POLS and INTP courses. This
normally includes three POLS or INTP courses at 100 level(including INTP 113), two POLS and two INTP courses at
200 level, and one POLS and one INTP course at 300 level
and two further 300-level courses from POLS or INTP or
HIST 321, HIST 336, MAOR 316, PHIL 303, PUBL 304.

Psychology§ (PSYC)
a. PSYC 121, PSYC 122, and STAT 193.

d. SPAN 301, SPAN 302, and one further course fromSPAN 300–399.
SPAN 101 and SPAN 102 will be waived if you have theappropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).

†

If you do this major, you may wish to include one or more
complementary courses as part of your elective courses.
The complementary courses include FHSS 110, FHSS 210,
FHSS 310.

Te Reo Māori (TREO)
a. MAOR 101†, MAOR 102†, MAOR 111, MAOR 112.
b. MAOR 211 and MAOR 221.
c. MAOR 311, and either MAOR 321 or MAOR 322.
MAOR 101 and MAOR 102 will be waived if you have theappropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent).

b. Complete four courses at 200 level: PSYC 232 andPSYC 242, PSYC 221 or PSYC 248, PSYC 231 or PSYC 233.

†

c. Four courses from PSYC 300–399.

If you do this major, you may wish to include the complementary
course FHSS 110 as part of your elective courses.

You cannot take a double major in Educational Psychology(EDPS) and Psychology (PSYC).
§

Major taught by another faculty.

Public Policy§ (PUBL)
a. One course from FCOM 111, PUBL 113, or POLS 111.
b. PUBL 201, PUBL 210, and one further course from
PUBL 200–299.
c. PUBL 310 and one further course from PUBL 300–399.
d. One further course from PUBL 200–399.
§

Major taught by another faculty.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (TSOL)
a. One course in a language other than English, or anequivalent second-language learning experience.
b. LING 101 or LING 111.
c. LALS 201, TSOL 202, TSOL 203.
d. TSOL 301 and TSOL 302.

Theatre (THEA)
a. THEA 101 and THEA 113.

Religious Studies (RELI)
Six courses from RELI 100–399, including:a. Two courses from RELI 200–299

b. Either THEA 203 or THEA 204, and two further courses
from THEA 200–299, or ENGL 208.
c. Two courses from THEA 300–399.

b. Two further courses from RELI 300–399.

Sāmoan Studies / Matā‘upu tau Sāmoa(SAMP)
a. SAMO 101, SAMO 102, and PASI 101.
b. SAMO 201 and SAMO 202.
c. SAMO 301 and SAMO 302.
If you do this major, you may wish to include the complementary
course FHSS 110 as part of your elective courses.

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BA majoring in Pacific Studies and Cultural Anthropology, with a minor in Genderand Sexuality Studies
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

PASI 101
20 points

SAMO 102
20 points

PASI 201
20 points

PASI 202
20 points

FILM 302
20 points

PACI 301
20 points

SAMO 101
20 points

SOSC 102
20 points

SAMO 202
20 points

SACS 202
20 points

POLS 112
20 points

EDUC 323
20 points

ANTH 101
20 points

ANTH 102
20 points

ANTH 202
20 points

ANTH 201
20 points

ANTH 301
20 points

ANTH 302
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BA majoring in TSOL and Education with a minor in Art History
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

SPAN 101
20 points

LING 111
20 points

LALS 201
20 points

TSOL 203
20 points

TSOL 301
20 points

TSOL 302
20 points

EDUC 101
20 points

EDUC 141
20 points

TSOL 202
20 points

EDUC 243
20 points

EDUC 341
20 points

EDUC 323
20 points

ARTH 101
20 points

ARTH 102
20 points

ARTH 202
20 points

EDUC 224
20 points

EDUC 244
20 points

ARTH 304
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BA majoring in Te Reo Māori and Theatre
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

THEA 101
20 points

THEA 113
20 points

THEA 20420 points

THEA 203
20 points

THEA 302
20 points

THEA 304
20 points

MAOR 111
20 points

MAOR 112
20 points

PHIL 201
20 points

MAOR 221
20 points

MAOR 311
20 points

MAOR 322
20 points

HIST 112
20 points

PHIL 106
20 points

MAOR 211
20 points

THEA 210
20 points

INTP 115
20 points

THEA 316
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

Key:

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First
major

Second
major

Minor

Elective

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

“Since I completed my degree, I have been fortunate enough to work in theatre spaces
across New Zealand in different capacities but mostly as an actor. My degree reallyhelped me in my career by connecting me with great industry artists and reinvigorating
my drive for performing onstage. It opened my eyes to aspects of theatre I would havenever considered, including playwriting from a Pasifika perspective, which is something
I will never take for granted.”

SEPE MUA’AU
GRADUATE, BACHELOR OF ARTSTHEATRE MAKER, ACTOR, AND PLAYWRIGHT

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BACHELOR OF

BIOMEDICALSCIENCE
Antibiotic resistance, global disease, gene-editing
technology, and drug design are some of the biggest
challenges—and opportunities—facing our world.
The Tohu Paetahi Mātai Rongoā Koiora—Bachelor of
Biomedical Science (BBmedSc) is a three-year degree
that will help you develop the skills to embark on a rangeof scientific research careers. You’ll study the relationshipbetween health, humans, and disease, from researching
genetics, neuroscience, and reproduction to understanding
the cellular and molecular structure of a disease andsearching for cures.
Throughout your degree, you’ll look at real-life health andmedical issues, and gain first-hand experience of biomedical
and clinical research through the University’s close
relationship with the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research,
and Te Kāuru—Ferrier Research Institute.
The programme covers the entirety of human life, including
microbiology and pharmacology. So whether it be biologicaland medicinal chemistry, environmental health, human
genetics, immunology, or physiology, the BBmedSc is thefirst step towards an innovative research career into humanhealth, or an excellent base to study postgraduate medical
and clinical training programmes at medical school.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/bbmedsc
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESAs a BBmedSc graduate, you’ll have the knowledge
base to move into a variety of biomedical-related fields
including clinical biochemistry, the development of newpharmaceuticals, genetic counselling or management, human
fertility and ageing, human genetics research, immunology,
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www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Further study can be undertaken through a Bachelor of
Biomedical Science with Honours, Master of Biomedical
Science, Master of Clinical Immunology, and Master of Drug
Discovery and Development, or PhD study.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/sbs/postgraduate

SCHOOL SUBJECTSNCEA Level 3 Chemistry is strongly recommended. For those
without a sufficient chemistry background, an introductory
course is available in Trimester 3 (in the summer before yourfirst year).

MAJORS
In your first year, you’ll study a core programme of humanbiology, human disease, cell biology, chemistry, psychology,
computer programming, and statistics. You will then study
from a range of specialist courses in your second and thirdyears, which are more specific to your chosen major.
Human Genetics covers all aspects of the science of human
genetics, including the study of the human genome andthe treatment of disease and illness of a genetic origin. A
qualification in human genetics can lead to career paths in
fertility treatment, genetic counselling, or health research.
Molecular Pathology provides an introduction to themolecular basis of disease. The emphasis is on metabolicand other changes that occur when humans become ill. This
major will suit students interested in clinical biochemistry,
forensics, immunology, microbiology neuroscience, and therelationship between health and disease.
Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry focuseson all aspects of chemistry in relation to our bodies, including
modern chemical methods for the synthesis of drugs andhow they are used to treat disease. This major is appropriate
if you’re interested in both chemistry and biology, and is
an important first step towards pursuing a career in drug
discovery or pharmaceuticals.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Major in Molecular Pathology (MOLP)

Three years of full-time study.

First year

A total of 360 points is required, of which at least 180 points
must be at 200 and 300 level.

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

BIOL 114

BIOL 111

CHEM 114

BMSC 117STAT 193

COMP 132* or PSYC 122

Elective

Elective

You can major in one or two subjects. Your first major must
be one of the three BBmedSc subjects, and your second
major can be from the BBmedSc or another undergraduate
degree, such as the BSc.
Elective courses to make up 360 points may be chosen fromany other first degree at the University.
First-year students need to take the 100-level core courses,
plus any additional 100-level courses required for theirchosen major. For entry-level requirements for 100-level
Science courses, see the subjects and courses pages (frompage 133).

Second year: BIOL 241, BIOL 243, BIOL 244, BIOL 252.
Third year: BIOL 340, BMSC 301, BMSC 323, BMSC 334,
BMSC 335.

Major in Molecular Pharmacology andMedicinal Chemistry (MPMC)First year

www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses

MINORSYou can choose to minor in a subject from the BBmedSc, or
another undergraduate degree; however, you can’t minor in
Biology, Biotechnology, or Cell and Molecular Science if you
are doing a BBmedSc.
For more information, go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/bbmedsc-minors

Major in Human Genetics (HGEN)

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

BIOL 114

BIOL 111

CHEM 114

CHEM 115

STAT 193

BMSC 117

Elective

COMP 132* or PSYC 122

Second year: BIOL 241, BIOL 243, BIOL 244, CHEM 201,
CHEM 205.

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Third year: BMSC 335, BMSC 354, CHEM 301, CHEM 305,
one course from BIOL, BMSC, BTEC, CHEM, COMP, DATA,PSYC, or STAT.

BIOL 114

BIOL 111*Or COMP 102 or COMP 112.

CHEM 114

BMSC 117STAT 193

COMP 132*

Elective

Elective

First year

Second year: BIOL 241, BIOL 243, BIOL 244, BIOL 252.
Third year: BIOL 340, BMSC 339, BMSC 343, two further
300-level courses from BIOL, BMSC, BTEC, COMP, DATA,PSYC, or STAT (one course may be at 200 level).

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BBmedSc majoring in Human Genetics
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

BIOL 114
15 points

BIOL 111
15 points

BIOL 244
20 points

BIOL 241
20 points

BIOL 340
20 points

BMSC 339
20 points

CHEM 114*
15 points

BMSC 117
15 points

BIOL 252
20 points

BIOL 243
20 points

BMSC 343
20 points

BMSC 300 level
20 points

STAT 193
15 points

COMP 132
15 points

Elective
20 points

200-level major
20 points

Elective
20 points

Elective
20 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BBmedSc majoring in Molecular Pathology
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

BIOL 114
15 points

BIOL 111
15 points

BIOL 244
20 points

BIOL 241
20 points

BIOL 340
20 points

BMSC 323
20 points

CHEM 114*
15 points

BMSC 117
15 points

BIOL 252
20 points

BIOL 243
20 points

BMSC 301
20 points

BMSC 334
20 points

STAT 193
15 points

COMP 132
15 points

Elective
20 points

Elective
20 points

BMSC 335
20 points

Elective
20 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BBmedSc majoring in Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

BIOL 114
15 points

BIOL 111
15 points

BIOL 244
20 points

BIOL 241
20 points

BMSC 335
20 points

BMSC 354
20 points

CHEM 114*
15 points

BMSC 117
15 points

Elective
15 points

BIOL 243
20 points

CHEM 301
15 points

BMSC 300 level
20 points

STAT 193
15 points

PSYC 122
15 points

Elective
15 points

CHEM 20115 points

CHEM 305
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

CHEM 115
15 points

CHEM 205
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

70 points

65 points

50 points

120 points

120 points

55 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

Key:

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Core

Major

Elective*If you do not meet the prerequisites for CHEM 114,
you can take CHEM 113 in (1/3) and CHEM 114 in (2/3).

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

“I really enjoyed the practical learning that the courses in the Biomedical Science degree
offer. The skills I learnt in the laboratory sessions made it easy to transition from a
university teaching laboratory to a working medical laboratory. These practical sessions
teach everything from basic skills such as how to use a micropipette and a centrifuge to
DNA analysis and bioinformatics.”

BETH GANNONGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR PATHOLOGYMEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN AT THE NEW ZEALAND BLOOD SERVICE

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BACHELOR OF

BUILDINGSCIENCEThe quality of our buildings is vital to our economy, ourenvironment, and our lifestyle. Take your interest in theprocess and business of creating great buildings—fromconstruction methods, materials, and systems to project
management and contractor relations—and contribute to amore sustainable world.
Te Herenga Waka is an international leader in the field ofbuilding science, and our Tohu Paetahi Whare Hangahanga—
Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) is the country’s leading
programme devoted to the science of buildings. You will
study building construction and sustainability in order topromote the construction of durable, economic, and healthybuildings, while being aware of architectural design issues.
The BBSc is a three-year undergraduate degree with two
majors: Project Management and Sustainable Engineering
Systems. You may choose to study one or both majors.
These majors have been developed in response to theevolving needs of the building industry.

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In your first year, you will study core courses alongside
students in the first year of the Bachelor of Architectural
Studies (BAS). This maximises your exposure to all aspectsof built environments and is designed to increase yourawareness of the different disciplines contributing to it. In
the following two years, you will study core Building Science
topics, including construction, structures, environmental
science, building systems, and project management.
At the end of the three years’ study, you will have theknowledge and skills to begin a satisfying career in thebuilding industry or to continue your study at postgraduatelevel. Graduates have expertise in the economics, science,and technology of building and an understanding ofarchitecture.
Note: The BBSc shares a common first year with the Bachelorof Architectural Studies (BAS). If you include SARC 112 as
your elective, you can elect to change degrees and choose amajor from the BAS from Year 2 (see page 48).

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Our Building Science graduates are in high demand with thegrowing needs of New Zealand’s building and constructionindustry. You will find careers in diverse areas including
acoustics, building research and development, heating,lighting, project management, and sustainable engineering.

Three years of full-time study.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDYA BBSc leads to postgraduate study in the two-trimester
Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science (PGDipArchSc)
or the three-trimester Master of Architectural Science(MArchSc) programmes.
As a Master’s student, you can extend your undergraduate
major in Project Management or Sustainable Engineering
Systems. The PGDipArchSc can lead on to the Master ofArchitectural Science (Research) programme, where you will
use state-of-the-art digital tools in project management ordesigning sustainable building systems, or another area thatcan be supervised in the Wellington School of Architecture.

Complete the seven core courses at 100 level (in your firstyear). See below.
Satisfy the requirements for at least one major.
A total of 360 points is required:at least 270 points must be from courses listed for the
BBSc or BAS
at least 210 points must be at 200 and 300 levelof the 210 points, at least 180 points must be fromcourses listed for the BBSc or BASof the 180 points, at least 90 points must be at
300 level.

First year (both majors)
Trimester 1 (1/3)

Trimester 2 (2/3)

SARC 111

SARC 121

SARC 131

SARC 122SARC 151

SARC 162

SCHOOL SUBJECTSSARC 161

Elective course or SARC 112

There are no required subjects for studying Building Science,but a broad selection of school subjects is recommended—these might include Art, Design, Design and Visual
Communication, English, and any Science or Technology.

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MAJORS
Project Management involves the study of the logistics
surrounding the built environment, processes involved inbuilding construction, financial and project management
methods, and construction laws.
Sustainable Engineering Systems is the study ofenvironmental engineering systems and sustainability at boththe building and urban level. You will develop appropriate
design systems to address the quality of built environmentsfrom air quality and acoustics to heating and lighting, while
incorporating the efficient use of sustainable materials andbuilding resources.

Second year: BILD 222, BILD 231, BILD 251, BILD 261,
BILD 262, SARC 221, SARC 223, one elective course.
Third year: BILD 322, BILD 361, BILD 362, BILD 364,
SARC 321, SARC 362, two elective courses (where one
elective must be a minimum of 200 level).

Major in Sustainable Engineering Systems(SSEG)
Second year: BILD 222, BILD 231, BILD 232, BILD 251,
SARC 221, SARC 223, two elective courses.
Third year: BILD 321, BILD 322, BILD 331, BILD 364,
SARC 321, SARC 362, two elective courses (where both must
be a minimum of 200 level).

Double major in Project Management andSustainable Engineering Systems
Second year: BILD 222, BILD 231, BILD 232, BILD 251,
BILD 261, BILD 262, SARC 221, SARC 223.
Third year: BILD 321, BILD 322, BILD 331, BILD 361,
BILD 362, BILD 364, SARC 321, SARC 362.

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DEGREE EXAMPLESBBSc majoring in Project Management
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

SARC 111
15 points

SARC 121
15 points

SARC 221
15 points

BILD 251
15 points

BILD 364
15 points

BILD 322
15 points

SARC 131
15 points

SARC 122
15 points

BILD 222
15 points

BILD 231
15 points

SARC 362
15 points

SARC 321
15 points

SARC 151
15 points

SARC 162
15 points

BILD 261
15 points

BILD 262
15 points

BILD 362
15 points

BILD 361
15 points

SARC 161
15 points

Elective or
SARC 112*
15 points

SARC 223
15 points

Elective
15 points

200- or 300-level
elective
15 points

200- or 300-level
elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BBSc majoring in Sustainable Engineering Systems
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

SARC 111
15 points

SARC 121
15 points

SARC 221
15 points

BILD 251
15 points

BILD 364
15 points

BILD 322
15 points

SARC 131
15 points

SARC 122
15 points

BILD 222
15 points

BILD 231
15 points

SARC 362
15 points

SARC 321
15 points

SARC 151
15 points

SARC 162
15 points

SARC 223
15 points

BILD 232
15 points

BILD 331
15 points

BILD 321
15 points

SARC 161
15 points

Elective or
SARC 112*
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

200- or 300-level
elective
15 points

200- or 300-level
elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BBSc majoring in Project Management and Sustainable Engineering Systems
YEAR 1YEAR 2

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

SARC 111
15 points

SARC 121
15 points

SARC 221
15 points

BILD 251
15 points

BILD 364
15 points

BILD 322
15 points

SARC 131
15 points

SARC 122
15 points

BILD 222
15 points

BILD 231
15 points

SARC 362
15 points

SARC 321
15 points

SARC 151
15 points

SARC 162
15 points

BILD 261
15 points

BILD 262
15 points

BILD 362
15 points

BILD 361
15 points

SARC 161
15 points

Elective or
SARC 112*
15 points

SARC 223
15 points

BILD 232
15 points

BILD 331
15 points

BILD 321
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points*Taking SARC 112 will keep your options open for year twoof the Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
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Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

“My Building Science degree gave me a broad and well-rounded introduction into theconstruction sector—from construction sequencing and law to sustainable design andsuperstructure detailing. It gave me the knowledge base to hit the ground running in mycareer as a project manager, and the skills to combine construction management withsustainability—something unique, but very present in the sector.”

BEN PILBOROUGHGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF BUILDING SCIENCE
PROJECT MANAGER AT KĀINGA ORA

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BACHELOR OF

COMMERCE
Commerce is one of the world’s moving forces, shaping
societies and connecting people around the globe.
Wherever people are at work, in public organisations or
private businesses, they depend on business, financial, andmanagerial expertise to keep their world in motion.
The Tohu Paetahi Tauhokohoko—Bachelor of Commerce(BCom) is a three-year undergraduate degree. The degree
benefits from being taught from its capital city location at
the Wellington School of Business and Government (WSBG)
in the nation’s administrative hub. It is based at the Pipitea
campus in Wellington’s central business district, just acrossthe road from Parliament.
First-year courses are taught at the Kelburn campus, but
students are based at the Pipitea campus for subsequent
years.
In addition to its own teaching staff, the University uses
the expertise of professionals working at the highest levelsof business and government. Wellington’s private- andpublic-sector organisations provide a wealth of research
opportunities.
The Wellington School of Business and Government holds thetriple crown of international accreditations from the European
Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International(AACSB (Business)), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Just 1 percent of business schools worldwide have this triple
crown endorsement, so it puts us among a select group of
institutions globally. You can be confident your qualification
will stand up against the best around the world.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESA BCom leads to a range of public- and private-sector
careers, including accountancy, actuarial science,
advertising, banking, e-commerce, economics, financial
analysis, human resource management, international
business, management consulting, marketing, primaryor secondary school teaching, public policy, softwaredevelopment, and tourism management.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDYThe University has a range of postgraduate options, including
Honours, Master’s, and PhD programmes for BCom students
wishing to continue their studies.

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SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Accounting, Business Studies, Calculus, Computer
Science, Economics, Geography, Languages, Statistics,
and essay-based subjects such as English and History arerecommended.

MAJORSTHE BCom CORE

Major

Code

Accounting

ACCY

Actuarial Science

ACTS

Commercial Law

All BCom students must complete these core courses as partof their degree.
Course code

Course title

COML

ACCY 130

Accounting for Accountability andDecision Making

Data Science

DATA

ECON 130

Microeconomic Principles

Economics

ECON

FCOM 111

Government, Law and Business

Finance

FINA

INFO 101

Introduction to Information Systems

Human Resource Management and Employment
RelationsHRER

MARK 101

Principles of Marketing

Information Systems

INFO

MGMT 101

Introduction to Management

International Business

IBUS

QUAN 102

Statistics for Business

Management

MGMT

FCOM 111 should be included in your first year.

Marketing

MARK

QUAN 102 can be swapped for STAT 193.

Public Policy

PUBL

Taxation

TAXN

Tourism Management

TOUR

All BCom core courses are offered in Trimesters 1 and 2—you
can choose which trimester you want to take them in. Somecore courses can be taken in Trimester 3.

MINORS
Business Ethics and Sustainability Management(BESM)
Econometrics (ECME)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Studies (INEN)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of full-time study.
The seven core courses at 100 level (see right) must becompleted (usually in the first year). The requirements for atleast one BCom major (listed above) must be satisfied.
A total of 360 points is required:at least 210 points must be from courses listed for
the BComat least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 levelof the 180 points, at least 75 points must be at
300 levelof the 75 points, at least 45 points must be fromcourses listed for the BCom
no 300-level course may be counted towards morethan one major or minor.

Other important information

If you can’t fit all the core courses into your first year, you cantake the remaining core courses in your second or third year.

FIRST-YEAR PLAN
Below is a sample first-year plan.
Trimester 1 (1/3)

Trimester 2 (2/3)

ACCY 130

ECON 130

INFO 101

FCOM 111

MARK 101

MGMT 101

Elective course

QUAN 102

This plan would allow you to continue with Commercial Law,
Human Resource Management and Employment Relations,International Business, Management, Marketing, or Public
Policy as majors.

Majors requiring additional 100-levelcoursesIf you plan to major in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Data
Science, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Taxation,or Tourism Management, you will need to take additionalcourses in your first year, alongside the BCom core courses.
See the major requirements on the following pages formore information.

You may include a second major or up to two minors in your
BCom in an undergraduate subject area, which can be fromanother faculty.
The entire BCom core is not required for a minor in any
Commerce subject. For more information about minors, seepage 43.

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Data Science (DATA)*The requirements listed below are the requirements for amajor; statutory requirements are listed in the University’s
Calendar.

a. Complete three courses at 100 level:

BCom majors under other degrees
If you are doing a major in Accounting, Commercial Law, Human
Resource Management and Employment Relations, International
Business, Management, Marketing, or Taxation under another
degree, you must complete the entire BCom core.
If you are doing a major in Actuarial Science, Data Science,
Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Public Policy, orTourism Management under another degree, you do not needto complete the BCom core. However, if you are doing thesemajors in the BCom, you will still need to complete the BComcore.

Accounting (ACCY)
a. In your first year, you should include the following
courses: ACCY 130, ACCY 131, ECON 130, FCOM 111,
INFO 101, QUAN 102. Also recommended is ECON 141.
b. Complete one course from FINA 101, FINA 201, FINA 211.
c. Complete six courses at 200 level: ACCY 223, ACCY 225,
ACCY 231, COML 203, COML 204, TAXN 201.
d. Complete three courses at 300 level: ACCY 302,
ACCY 308, ACCY 330.

Actuarial Science (ACTS)
a. Complete six courses at 100 level: ACCY 130, ECON 130,
ECON 141, MATH 142*, MATH 177*, (MATH 151 or at leasta B+ in QUAN 111).
*Additional prerequisites may be required.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level: ACTS 201, ECON 201,
FINA 201 or FINA 202, MATH 277.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level: ACTS 301, either
FINA 303 or FINA 306, STAT 335; and one further course
from (ACTS 336, FINA 303, FINA 306, MATH 377).

Commercial Law (COML)
a. In your first year, take the BCom core courses, including
FCOM 111.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: COML 203,
COML 204, and one further course from COML 205,
COML 206, TAXN 201.

DATA 101
one course from COMP 102, COMP 112, COMP 132,
INFO 102
one course from MATH 177, QUAN 102, STAT 193.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
DATA 201, DATA 202
one course from MATH 277, QUAN 203, STAT 292
one further course from COMP 261, GEOG 215,
INFO 206 (or INFO 264), MATH 245, MATH 251,
MATH 261, MATH 277, PHIL 269, QUAN 201, QUAN 203,
STAT 292, STAT 293.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
DATA 301, DATA 303, COMP 309
one course from DATA 304–399, COMP 307,
ECON 303, GEOG 315, INFO 304, INFO 307, INFO 310,
INFO 311, MARK 317, MATH 353, MGMT 315,
MGMT 316, STAT 391, STAT 392, STAT 394,
SWEN 304.
*Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

Economics (ECON)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level: ECON 130, ECON 141,
QUAN 102 (or MATH 177 or STAT 193), and QUAN 111 (orMATH 141/142, and MATH 151).
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: ECON 201,
ECON 202; one further course from MATH 277,
QUAN 201, QUAN 203.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level from ECON 300–399,
FINA 304, FINA 306, PUBL 303.

Finance (FINA)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level: ECON 130, ECON 141,
QUAN 102 (or MATH 177 or STAT 193), QUAN 111 (orMATH 141/142, and MATH 151).
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: FINA 201, FINA 202;
and one further course from MATH 277, QUAN 201,
QUAN 203.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level from ACCY 306,
FINA 300–399.

c. Complete three courses at 300 level fromCOML 300–399*.

Human Resource Management and
Employment Relations (HRER)*One of these may be replaced by an approved course fromTAXN 300–399.

a. In your first year, take the BCom core courses, including
MGMT 101.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: HRER 201, HRER 207(or FHSS 207), MGMT 202.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level from HRER 300–399.
d. Complete one further course from COML 302, ECON 333,
HRER 200–399, MGMT 300–399.

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Information Systems (INFO)*

Public Policy (PUBL)

a. Complete three courses at 100 level: INFO 101, INFO 102(or one of COMP 102, COMP 112, COMP 132), INFO 103.

a. In your first year, take the BCom core courses, including
one course at 100 level from FCOM 111, POLS 111,
PUBL 113 (recommended).

b. Complete three courses at 200 level: INFO 201, INFO 202,
INFO 203.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level: one course fromINFO 301–304, and two further courses fromINFO 301–399.
If you are completing a major in Information Systems, you
may obtain a specialisation in Business Analysis, IT Solutions,or Organisational Data. Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/bcom for more
information.

b. Complete three courses at 200 level: PUBL 201,
PUBL 210, and one further course from PUBL 200–299.
c. Complete two courses at 300 level: PUBL 310, and one
further course from PUBL 300–399.
d. One further course from PUBL 200–399.

Taxation (TAXN)*Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

a. In your first year, take the BCom core courses including
ACCY 130, ACCY 131, FCOM 111.

International Business (IBUS)

b. Complete four courses at 200 level: ACCY 231,
COML 203, COML 204, TAXN 201.

a. In your first year, take the BCom core courses. You should
also consider taking an approved language or culture
course.

c. Complete three courses at 300 level: TAXN 301, and two
further courses from TAXN 300–399.

b. Complete IBUS 201, IBUS 212, IBUS 305, IBUS 312.

Tourism Management (TOUR)c. Complete one further course from IBUS 200–299.
d. Complete one further course from IBUS 300–399,
MARK 302 (or from ACCY 309, COML 306, ECON 309,
FINA 302, HRER 303).
e. Complete 20 points from 100-level ASIA, CHIN, FREN,
GERM, ITAL, JAPA, PASI, or SPAN or one of(ASIA 201, ASIA 202, ASIA 203, FHSS 210) or an
approved substitute.

a. TOUR 101, TOUR 102.
b. TOUR 201, TOUR 202, TOUR 203.
c. TOUR 302 or TOUR 320; three further courses fromTOUR 300–399, MARK 304.

Management (MGMT)a. In your first year, complete the BCom core courses,
including MGMT 101.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: MGMT 202,
MGMT 205, MGMT 206 or MGMT 208.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level fromMGMT 300–399.
d. Complete one further course from MGMT 200–399,
HRER 300–399, or TOUR 300–399.
If you are completing a major in Management, you may
obtain a specialisation in Systems, Operations and Supply
Chain Management. Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/bcom for more
information.

Marketing (MARK)
a. In your first year, take the BCom core courses, including
MARK 101 and QUAN 102.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: MARK 201,
MARK 202, MARK 203.
c. Complete two courses at 300 level: MARK 301,
MARK 303.
d. Complete two further courses from MARK 300–399,
COML 308.

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BCom majoring in Accounting and Commercial Law with a minor in Taxation
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

ACCY 130
15 points

ACCY 131
15 points

FINA 211
15 points

ACCY 225
15 points

ACCY 302
15 points

ACCY 330
15 points

MGMT 101
15 points

QUAN 102
15 points

ACCY 231
15 points

ACCY 223
15 points

ACCY 308
15 points

COML 300 level
15 points

FCOM 111
15 points

MARK 101
15 points

BILD 261
15 points

COML 20415 points

COML 300 level
15 points

COML 300 level
15 points

INFO 101
15 points

ECON 130
15 points

ECON 141*
15 points

TAXN 20115 points

TAXN 301
15 points

TAXN 300 level
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

DEGREE
EXAMPLES
60 points
60 points

BCom majoringin Accounting and Commercial
Law with a minor in Taxation
120 points
120 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360*ECON 141 may be required to meet the academic requirements of professional accounting bodies.
Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/accounting-careers for more information.

BCom majoring in Economics and Finance
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

FCOM 111
15 points

QUAN 111
15 points

ECON 20115 points

ECON 202
15 points

ECON 305
15 points

FINA 310
15 points

QUAN 102
15 points

ECON 141
15 points

FINA 20115 points

FINA 202
15 points

ECON 314
15 points

FINA 303
15 points

ACCY 130
15 points

INFO 101
15 points

MARK 101
15 points

QUAN 20115 points

ECON 333
15 points

FINA 301
15 points

ECON 130
15 points

MGMT 101
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

200-level elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

DEGREE
EXAMPLES
60 points
60 points

BCom majoringin Accounting and Commercial
Law with a minor in Taxation
120 points
120 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BCom majoring in Marketing with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

ACCY 130
15 points

ECON 130
15 points

MARK 20115 points

MARK 202
15 points

MARK 301
15 points

MARK 303
15 points

INFO 101
15 points

FCOM 111
15 points

MARK 20315 points

IBUS 205
15 points

MARK 300 level
15 points

MARK 300 level
15 points

MARK 101
15 points

MGMT 101
15 points

Minor 200 level
15 points

200-level elective
15 points

Minor 300 level
15 points

FINA 301
15 points

QUAN 102
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

DEGREE
EXAMPLES
60 points
60 points

BCom majoringin Accounting and Commercial
Law with a minor in Taxation
120 points
120 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

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“University is the best time to explore and learn more about who you are. If I’d told my highschool self I would be president of the Commerce Society, she wouldn’t have believed it.”

FATIMA AHMERSTUDENT, BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMSFORMER PRESIDENT OF VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON COMMERCE STUDENTS’ SOCIETY

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BACHELOR OF

COMMUNICATION
Study in New Zealand’s centre of information, government,
and culture to gain the specialist, intercultural, andtransferable expertise in communication required for a rangeof future careers.
In today’s information-saturated society, communication
plays a formidable role in shaping and reflecting our social,
cultural, industrial, creative, and civic world. This dynamic
sector requires employees who are agile and innovativein the face of changing technologies and industries. WithTe Herenga Waka’s Tohu Paetahi Whakawhiti Kōrero—
Bachelor of Communication (BC), you will gain the skills andknowledge to analyse, develop, and expand the potential ofcommunication in a range of industries and institutions.
Our Wellington location puts us at the heart of New Zealand’s
public-facing institutions, from government to the public
sector and non-governmental organisations, as well as arts
organisations and the commercial sector, all of which need to
be able to communicate effectively both internally and to awider audience. We will prepare you for a remarkable varietyof communications-related jobs.

The BC is interdisciplinary, ensuring a comprehensive base ofknowledge and an unparalleled set of pathways. The degree
is offered through several schools within the Wellington
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: the School ofEnglish, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art
History; the School of Languages and Cultures; the Schoolof Linguistics and Applied Language Studies; the Schoolof History, Philosophy, Political Science and International
Relations; Te Kawa a Māui—the School of Māori Studies; andTe Pūtahi Tuhi Auahua o Te Ao—the International Institute ofModern Letters; as well as the Wellington Faculty of Scienceand the Wellington School of Business and Government.
The diversity of majors offered reflects the widespreadnature of the communications sector and the importance ofcommunication within a New Zealand and globalised context.
A key focus of the degree is applied theory, which combines
research rigour with practical relevance for the workplace.
Our aim is to create engaged and effective communications
professionals with the ability to think critically and creatively
in a sphere characterised by rapid change.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESTe Herenga Waka’s strong relationships with key players in
the communications sector mean that the expertise you
acquire through the Bachelor of Communication will be
relevant and attractive to employers; courses involving
public sector and political communication draw deeply onthese connections. The BC will prepare you for a careerin creative industries, the commercial sector, government,internal communications, media or public relations,non-governmental organisations and social advocacy groups,
policy development, or the public sector.

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MAJORS AND APPROVEDCOMPLEMENTARY SUBJECTSApproved complementary majors
and minors

Major
Intercultural
Communication

Asian Studies, International Business,
Linguistics, Māori Studies, PacificStudies, Teaching English to Speakersof Other Languages, and any language
major or minor listed in the BA
regulations

Linguistics

Cultural Anthropology, Data Science,
Intercultural Communication, Political
Science, Psychology, and any language
major or minor listed in the BA
regulations

POSTGRADUATE STUDYA BC can lead to further study in our Honours, Master’s, and
PhD programmes in a range of subject areas. We also offer
an array of specialist graduate and postgraduate diplomas.

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Literary andCreative
Communication
MarketingCommunication

Asian Studies, Health Promotion,
Information Systems, International
Business, Māori Studies, Media Studies,
Pacific Studies, and any language majoror minor subject area listed in the BA
regulations

Media Studies

Communication Design, Design forSocial Innovation, Film, Marketing,Media Design, Popular Music Studies,
and Theatre

Political
Communication

International Relations, Political Science,
and Public Policy

ScienceCommunication

Any of the subjects listed in the
Bachelor of Biomedical Science or
Bachelor of Science regulations,
except the Science in Society minor(see page 77)

SCHOOL SUBJECTSYou can start any BC major from an introductory level in yourfirst year.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of full-time study.
A total of 360 points is required:at least 180 points at 200 and 300 level
at least 220 points from courses listed for the BC(core courses and courses in major)
at least 60 points from approved complementaryminor courses (in addition to the prerequisites forthese courses).
You must include the following core courses:
COMS 101, MDIA 102COMS 201, 20 further points from COMS 200–299
COMS 301, 20 further points from COMS 300–399.
In addition, you must satisfy the requirements of:one major subject selected from the options over thepage
one minor or major in an approved complementary
subject, to develop specific expertise.

Creative Writing, English Literature, Film,and TheatreCore courses
COMS 101 Introduction to Communication Studies
MDIA 102 Media, Society and Politics
COMS 201 Approaches to Communication Research
COMS 202 Communication and Society
COMS 203 Organisational Communication
COMS 301 Applied Communication Project
COMS 302 Communication, Information, and Digital
Technologies
COMS 303 Special Topic

For more information about minors, see pages 43 and 77.

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Literary and Creative Communication

The requirements listed below are the requirements in order
to complete a major; regulatory degree requirements arelisted in the University’s Calendar. In most cases, the courses
listed under (a) of the major requirements below are what you
need to take in your first year.

First year

Depending on your minor, you may only need to take one
course in that subject in your first year.

Intercultural Communication
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102

Additional course*

ICOM 101

Minor course

Minor course*Choose from FHSS 110 or any 100-level course from: ANTH,
ASIA, CHIN, CLAS, FREN, GERM, GREE, ITAL, JAPA, LANG,
LATI, MAOR, NZSL, PASI, SAMO, SPAN.
Second year: COMS 201, one course from COMS 200–299,
two courses from ICOM 200–299.
Third year: COMS 301, one course from COMS 300–399, twocourses from ICOM 300–399.
Approved complementary minors and majors are AsianStudies, International Business, Linguistics, Māori Studies,
Pacific Studies, Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages, and any language major or minor subject area
listed in the BA regulations.

Linguistics
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102

Elective course

LING 111

Minor course

Minor course

Second year: COMS 201, one course from COMS 200–299,
LING 221, LING 227, and LING 228.
Third year: COMS 301, one course from COMS 300–399, twocourses from LING 300–399, one course from LING 100–399.
Approved complementary minors and majors are Cultural
Anthropology, Data Science, Intercultural Communication,
Political Science, Psychology, and any language major orminor listed in the BA regulations.

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Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102

LCCM 171

LCCM 172

Minor course

Minor course

Second year: COMS 201, one course from COMS 200–299,
two courses from LCCM 200–299, WRIT 203.
Third year: COMS 301, one course from COMS 300–399, twocourses from LCCM 300–399.
Approved complementary minors and majors are Creative
Writing, English Literature, Film, and Theatre.

Marketing Communication
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102MARK 101

Elective course

Minor course

Minor course

Second year: MARK 201, and three courses from MARK 202,
IBUS 212, MARK 211, MARK 212, MARK 213.
Third year: MARK 301 and two courses from MARK 304,
IBUS 312, MARK 323.
Approved complementary minors or second majors are AsianStudies, Health Promotion, Information Systems, International
Business, Māori Studies, Media Studies, Pacific Studies, andany language major or minor subject area listed in the BA
regulations.

Media Studies
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102MDIA 103Elective course

Minor course

Minor course

Second year: COMS 201, one course from COMS 200–299,
two courses from MDIA 200–299.
Third year: COMS 301, one course from COMS 300–399,
two courses from MDIA 300–399, and one course fromCOMS 201, MDIA 200–399. Approved complementary minors
and majors are Communication Design, Design for Social
Innovation, Film, Marketing, Media Design, Popular Music,
and Theatre.

Political Communication
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102

POLS or INTP 100-levelcoursePOLS or INTP 100-levelcourseMinor course

Minor course

Second year: COMS 201, one course from COMS 200–299,
two courses from PCOM 200–299.
Third year: COMS 301, one course from COMS 300–399, twocourses from PCOM 300–399, MDIA 303.
Approved complementary minors and majors are International
Relations, Political Science, and Public Policy.

Science Communication
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

COMS 101

MDIA 102SCIS 101

Elective course

Minor course

Minor course

Second year: COMS 201, one course from COMS 200–299,
SCIS 211, 213.
Third year: COMS 301, one course from COMS 300–399,
SCIS 311; (CREW 352 or SCIS 314), one further course from
SCIS 200–399, and one course from COMS 300–399,
SCIS 300–399.
Approved complementary minors and majors include any of
the subjects listed in the BSc or BBmedSc regulations except
the Science in Society minor.
Note: Students taking the Science Communication major as
part of a Bachelor’s degree other than the BC must complete
the requirements of a minor or major in another BSc or
BBmedSc subject, except the Science in Society minor.
With permission of the associate dean, a candidate may
be exempted from this requirement if they have previously
completed a set of courses equivalent to a BSc or BBmedSc
major or minor.

BC MINORS IN OTHER DEGREES
When one of the BC major subjects listed on pages 76 and77—other than Media Studies—is taken as a minor in another
Bachelor’s degree, the minor must include COMS 201 as
part of the 60 points. For more information, go towww.wgtn.ac.nz/bc

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BC majoring in Intercultural Communication, with a minor in Asian Studies
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

COMS 101
20 points

MDIA 102
20 points

COMS 201
20 points

ASIA 201
20 points

COMS 301
20 points

COMS 330
20 points

ICOM 101
20 points

ASIA 111
20 points

ICOM 201
20 points

ICOM 202
20 points

ICOM 301
20 points

ICOM 302
20 points

CHIN 101
20 points

CHIN 102
20 points

COMS 203
20 points

ASIA 208
20 points

ASIA 301
20 points

FHSS 302
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BC majoring in Media Studies, with a minor in Film
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

COMS 101
20 points

MDIA 102
20 points

COMS 201
20 points

COMS 202
20 points

COMS 301
20 points

COMS 302
20 points

MDIA 103
20 points

ARTH 102
20 points

MDIA 221
20 points

MDIA 206
20 points

MDIA 301
20 points

MDIA 304
20 points

FILM 101
20 points

FILM 102
20 points

MDIA 207
20 points

FILM 210
20 points

FILM 205
20 points

FILM 301
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

Conjoint BA/BC: Bachelor of Arts majoring in International Relations and Political Science,
and a Bachelor of Communication majoring in Political Communication
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 5

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

COMS 101
20 points

MDIA 102
20 points

COMS 201
20 points

COMS 202
20 points

INTP 313
20 points

PCOM 302
20 points

PCOM 301
20 points

INTP 372
20 points

MDIA 303
20 points

POLS 112
20 points

INTP 113
20 points

PUBL 201
20 points

INTP 245
20 points

INTP 250
20 points

POLS 231
20 points

COMS 301
20 points

COMS 302
20 points

POLS 383
20 points

POLS 114
20 points

POLS 111
20 points

PCO0M 201
20 points

POLS 232
20 points

PCOM 203
20 points

PUBL 210
20 points

POLS 207
20 points

POLS 378
20 points

MAOR 123
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points

120 points

60 points

Total points required: 540
Total points completed: 540

Key:

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major

Minor

Elective

BA major
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BA major
2

“I wanted to study for a Bachelor of Communication because, in this global era,
communication is one of the most important tools we have. Being able to double
major in Political Communication and Political Science has allowed me to gain a better
understanding of how communication shapes our lives, and influences quite literally
everything we see around us.
“I study in the centre of New Zealand’s political landscape, providing me with accessto experts (both lecturers and guest speakers) whose teaching has enhanced theknowledge I’ve acquired within my degree programme.”

ALEXANDER MAITLAND
STUDENT, BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION

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BACHELOR OF

DESIGNINNOVATIONAt Te Herenga Waka, Design is about innovation. Think of agame character, an art exhibition, an avatar, or a prosthetic
leg—all were imagined by designers who took their creativity
and gave it a purpose.
The Tohu Paetahi Hoahoa—Bachelor of Design Innovation(BDI) will push you to forge a future in the many expanding
design-related industries by learning how to use technology
to encourage creative and thoughtful design solutions thatwill challenge the way the world works.
Design innovation is vital to the design process and has thepotential to enhance both cultural and economic wellbeing.
Bringing together behavioural, cultural, and social insights
with technology creates an environment where truly
innovative, unexpected, and meaningful designs emerge.

Micebreaker by Rose Barrett, Daniel Marshall, Dorothy Ong,
Jennifer Ong, Michelle Pretorius, and Emily Yang for MDDN 321
Game Design II / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu Rorohiko II.

The University’s three-year BDI allows you to configure yourcourse of study to suit your individual interests and prepare
you for your desired career.

A portfolio is not required to get into the first-year
programme. The number of places in the second year of
the BDI is limited and entry is based on your academic
performance. First-year students will indicate their top threechoices of major during registration. Selection will be basedon the grade-point average of DSDN 171 Design in a Global
Context and the four highest grades achieved in first-year
BDI courses.

You can major in one of eight areas:
Animation and Visual Effects / Pakiwaituhi me ngā
Mariko Ataata
Communication Design / Hoahoa ā-Whakakōrero
Design for Social Innovation / Hoahoa mō teAuahatanga ā-Papori

FIND OUT MORE

Fashion Design Technology / Hangarau Hoahoa
ā-KākahuGame Design / Hoahoa-ā-Kemu
Industrial Design / Hoahoa ā-Ahumahi

info@vuw.ac.nz
www.wgtn.ac.nz/bdi
www.wgtn.ac.nz/wfadi

Interaction Design / Hoahoa ā-Pāhekoheko
Media Design / Hoahoa ā-Arapāho.
You can also combine your studies in Design with a minor
in Photographics or a complementary discipline such as
Computer Science, Cultural Anthropology, Film, Marketing,Māori Studies, Media Studies, Pacific Studies, or Psychology.
The first year of the BDI introduces you to the breadth ofdesign tools and technologies and develops the discipline
necessary for working in a creative practice. By employing‘designing through making’ learning processes, you willdevelop design confidence through a series of experimental
challenges in your first year.
A distinguishing feature of the School of Design Innovation
is its cross-disciplinary programme that allows strong
relationships to develop across the majors. It is an integrated
programme of study that challenges traditional definitionsof design through the creative investigation of the skills andprinciples of design. You are encouraged to develop a strong,
individual approach to design while identifying a commitment
to a particular design discipline.
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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
The BDI leads to the 13–18-month Master of Design Innovation(MDI) for students who wish to train as professional
designers. While the BDI will inspire and open your mind to an
exciting new world of career possibilities in design, the MDI
offers you the opportunity to focus your studies and develop
your skills to internationally competitive levels of professional
practice. The Master of Design Technology and the Master ofUser Experience Design are also available to BDI students.

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SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Recommended school subjects include a balance of
sciences, Mathematics, and essay-based subjects such as
English, Geography, and History.
Creative subjects such as Design, Music Studies, andPractical Arts are also useful.

MAJORS AND CAREEROPPORTUNITIESAnimation and Visual Effects / Pakiwaituhi me ngā Mariko
Ataata: Blend your creativity with emerging technologies
and learn how to bring stories to life through animation andvisual effects. Gain skills in cutting-edge technology andconceptual development while using problem-based learningand case-study analysis and doing project work. New Zealand’saward-winning film and visual effects industry is centred herein Wellington, and with our strong links to the industry, you’ll
have the opportunity to study with experts.
Careers: Animation and Visual Effects focuses on visual effects
for film, but the skills graduates gain will also see them wellplaced to take up careers in newly emerging fields of virtualand augmented reality, game design, and web broadcasting.
Communication Design / Hoahoa ā-Whakakōrero: Actively
shape and inform the future evolution of the design industry
in New Zealand and learn how to respond and contributeto a global society that is creative, ethical, sustainable,
experimental, and reflective of different cultures. Unlike othercommunication design programmes in New Zealand, this one
will explore innovative concepts such as generative design,
digital painting, and visual narratives, while considering Māori
knowledge and culture.
Careers: Communication Design graduates will be fittingly
prepared to start their career in a range of design fields,
including art direction, communication design, digitalbranding, graphic design, illustration, layout design,
photography, and publishing.
Design for Social Innovation / Hoahoa mō te Auahatanga
ā-Papori: This major will give you a good understandingof the relationship between design and culture, society,technology, and the environment. Explore their impact oneach other and delve into the theoretical and practicalconnections between them. You’ll look at how design isapplied across a variety of industries and how it relates toother areas of study.
Careers: Design for Social Innovation offers a variety ofcareer opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of thecreative industries. Future careers include design advocate,design and material culture adviser, consultant, critic, curator,
facilitator, manager, researcher, strategist, teacher, and writer.
Fashion Design Technology / Hangarau Hoahoa ā-Kākahu:
Learn to design and create clothing and accessories
while exploring rich cultures and histories. Discover how
fashion is used to tell stories and how garments are being
constructed for the needs of the twenty-first century. You’ll
study the human body, pattern making, and the designand construction of garments, while exploring the historyof fashion, ethical production practices, and sustainability
alongside cutting-edge applications in fashion design.
Careers: Fashion Design Technology provides a strong
base for any career in fashion, including generative textiles,
interaction design for healthcare, and wearable technology.
Graduates will be prepared for roles such as concept artist,
costume designer, creative director—fashion, fashion
designer, fashion editor, retail merchandiser, textile designer,
wardrobe stylist, and wearable technology expert.

Game Design / Hoahoa-ā-Kemu: This major introduces
students to the key concepts of game design and explores
the varied skills of game development. You will learn todesign video games with a multidisciplinary approachand gain knowledge in art and animation, coding, gaming
fundamentals, game history, interaction design, newtechnologies, software, and storytelling.
Careers: Game Design will prepare you for careers in thegame development industry in areas such as game design,
game programming, asset production, game testing, andrelated creative industries while also providing a pathway
into the Master of Design Technology or other postgraduate
study.
Industrial Design / Hoahoa ā-Ahumahi: Learn how todevelop original, useful, and meaningful products that enrich
our daily lives. You’ll explore the complex social and culturalconsiderations that go into creating good design. Study
human experience, behaviour, needs, and desires so that you
can design products that respond to them.
Careers: Industrial Design has an established range ofcareer opportunities. The programme encourages a global
perspective and provides an internationally competitive
qualification. Whether operating in New Zealand or practisinginternationally, Industrial Design students can look forward
to such positions as 3D digital designers, design consultants,
exhibition designers, furniture designers, in-house industrial
designers, physical interaction designers, product interface
designers, product usability designers, and design andtechnology teachers.
Interaction Design / Hoahoa ā-Pāhekoheko: Be part ofone of the most important emerging fields within the design
discipline. From mobile computing to gaming and theemerging virtual reality sector, interaction design is a highlyinterdisciplinary field. You’ll be introduced to a range ofdesign disciplines and have the opportunity to combine yourknowledge with courses from other schools and faculties at
the University.
Careers: Interaction Design graduates will be suitably placed
to start their career in the fast-growing design industry as
a game designer, interaction designer, interface designer,
service designer, user-experience designer, or web designer.
Media Design / Hoahoa ā-Arapāho: Explore the diverse
ways people interact with digital technology, which includes
augmented and virtual reality, gaming and mobile media,
visual and audio communication, and web experiences. You’ll
spend most of your class time in studios working on design
solutions to real-world problems. You’ll brainstorm, build
concepts, and craft projects while developing new software skills.
Careers: Media Design prepares graduates for roles ininteractive media, one of the fastest-growing sectors of the
new mobile world economy. Graduates can look forward
to careers in 3D animation, entertainment and interactive
TV, film and visual effects, game development and design,
motion graphics, performance arts and exhibition design, andweb design.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTSFirst-year BDI courses
DSDN 101 Design Visualisation / Pohewatanga ā-Hoahoa

Three years of full-time study.
A total of 360 points is required:at least 240 points must be from the BDI schedule
at least 195 points must be at 200 and 300 level,
including at least 120 points from the BDI schedule
at least 75 points must be at 300 level, including atleast 60 points from the BDI schedule.
The requirements for one major must be satisfied. Courses at
300 level may be counted only towards one major.

MINORSAs a BDI student, you will have the option of including aminor within your programme of study. For more information
about how minors work, see page 43.
Within the School of Design Innovation, there are two minors
available:
Game Design (GMDN): GAME 201 plus two courses
from GAME 201–299 and one course fromGAME 301–399.
Photographics (PHOT): DSDN 144, MDDN 244,
MDDN 345, plus two courses from MDDN 211,
MDDN 222, or SARC 214.
The BDI must include 240 Design points overall, so plan
any non-Design electives or minors carefully to meet thisrequirement.

FIRST YEAR
In the first year, BDI students must include the following
courses:
DSDN 171 Design in a Global Context
WRIT 101 Writing at University, WRIT 151 Writing in
English as a Second Language, or DSDN 103 Critical
Approaches to Design Communication*
At least four further DSDN 100-level courses
Two elective courses.
*If you have 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in Art History, Classics,
Economics, English, History, Geography, or otherliteracy-related subjects, you may substitute the WRIT
course with another 100-level course.
In addition to these core courses, you will take other
100-level courses as required for your major. You canalso include a minor within your programme of study. See
opposite for more information.

Electives
Elective courses may be chosen from the BDI scheduleof first-year courses (see right), or from subjects outside
Design. See page 133 for more information about courses.

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DSDN 102 Game Design I / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu I
DSDN 103 Critical Approaches to Design Communication /Tukanga Arohaehae Korero a-Hoahoa
DSDN 104 Object Codes: 3D Printing / Ngā Waehereā-Mātāoroko: Tānga Ahu-Toru
DSDN 111 Fundamental Principles of Design / Te Tūāpapa
o te Hoahoa
DSDN 112 Interaction Design I / Hoahoa ā-Pāhekoheko I
DSDN 132 Animation and Visual Effects I / Pakiwaituhi mengā Atataunaki I
DSDN 141 Experimental Mediums / Ngā Huarahi Hei
Whakamātau
DSDN 142 Creative Coding I / Waehere ā-Auaha I
DSDN 144 Photographics / Ngā Whakaahuatanga
DSDN 151 Graphic Design / Hoahoa ā-Whakairoiro
DSDN 152 Drawing I / Pikitia I
DSDN 153 Fashion Construction Studio I / Taupuni Waihanga
Kākahu I
DSDN 171 Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopakio te Ao Whānui
DSDN 172 Cultural Narratives: Storytelling for Design / Kōrero
Ahurea: Pakiwaitara Hei Hoahoa
DSDN 173 Design Thinking for Sustainability / Whakaaro
Hoahoa mō te Toitūtanga

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Animation and Visual Effects (ANFX)First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 132

DSDN 152 (recommended)

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 100 level

Elective

Elective

Second year: DSDN 271, ANFX 201, and two more courses
from ANFX 200–299, COMD 261.
Third year: ANFX 301, ANFX 390, and one course fromANFX 300–399, COMD 331, COMD 361, MDDN 314.

Communication Design (COMD)
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 152 (recommended)

DSDN 151 (recommended)

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 100 level

Elective

Elective

Second year: DSDN 271, COMD 201, and two courses from
COMD 200–299.
Third year: COMD 390, and two courses from COMD 300–399.

Design for Social Innovation (SIDN)First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 151 (recommended)

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 172 (recommended)

Elective

Elective

Second year: DSDN 271, SIDN 233, and two courses from
SIDN 200–299.
Third year: SIDN 390, one course from SIDN 300–399; andone course from BDI schedule courses numbered 300–399.

Industrial Design (INDN)First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 104 (recommended)

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 141 (recommended)

Elective

Elective

Second year: DSDN 271, INDN 211, and two courses fromINDN 200–299.
Third year: INDN 390, and two courses from INDN 300–399.

Interaction Design (IXXN)First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

If you are majoring in Design for Social Innovation, youmust also complete one major or minor in a complementary
subject from outside the BDI. See the previous page for more
information about minors.

DSDN 111 (recommended)

DSDN 112 (recommended)

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 100 level

Elective

Elective

Fashion Design Technology (FADN)

Second year: DSDN 271, IXXN 201, IXXN 211, and twocourses from IXXN 200–299, MDDN 201, MDDN 221,
MDDN 231, SIDN 233.

MinorsFirst year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 153

Media Design (MDDN)DSDN 100 level

DSDN 141 (recommended)

First year

Elective

Elective

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Second year: DSDN 271, FADN 201, FADN 202, and twocourses from COMD 211, FADN 200–299, INDN 252,
MDDN 231, SIDN 221.

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 112 (recommended)

Third year: FADN 301, FADN 390, and one course from
FADN 300–399, INDN 321, INDN 332, IXXN 341, MDDN 331.

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 142 (recommended)

Elective

ElectiveGame Design (GMDN)

Second year: DSDN 271 and three courses from
MDDN 200–299.

First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

DSDN 171

WRIT 101 or WRIT 151 or
DSDN 103*

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 100 level

DSDN 102COMP 103 or DSDN 142

Elective

Elective

Third year: IXXN 302, IXXN 390, and one course fromIXXN 300–399, MDDN 301, MDDN 321.

Third year: Complete three courses from MDDN 300–399,
and one course from BDI schedule courses numbered
300–399.
*If you have 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in Art History,
Classics, Economics, English, History, Geography, orother literacy-related subjects, you may substitute the
WRIT/DSDN 103 course with another 100-level course.

Second year: GAME 201 and GAME 203, plus two courses
from ANFX 211, ANFX 221, COMD 211, COMD 241,GAME 200–299, MDDN 222, or MDDN 242.
Third year: GAME 301 and GAME 390, plus one course fromANFX 311, ANFX 321, COMD 331, GAME 300–399, MDDN 301,
MDDN 314, or MDDN 342.
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DEGREE EXAMPLESBDI majoring in Communication Design
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

DSDN 17115 points

WRIT 101 or DSDN 103
20 or 15 points

DSDN 271
15 points

COMD 200 level
15 points

COMD 300 level
15 points

COMD 390
30 points

DSDN 100 level
15 points

DSDN 151
15 points

COMD 20115 points

COMD 200 level
15 points

COMD 300 level
15 points

BDI 300-level course
15 points

DSDN 100 level
15 points

DSDN 152
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60/65 points

60 points

BDI 200-level elective BDI 200-level elective BDI 300-level elective BDI 300-level elective
15 points
15 points
15 points
15 points

120/125 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

60 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360/365

BDI majoring in Industrial Design
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

DSDN 17115 points

WRIT 101 or DSDN 103
20 or 15 points

DSDN 271
15 points

INDN 200 level
15 points

INDN 300 level
15 points

INDN 390
30 points

DSDN 100 level
15 points

DSDN 104
15 points

INDN 211
15 points

INDN 200 level
15 points

INDN 300 level
15 points

BDI 300-level course
15 points

DSDN 100 level
15 points

DSDN 141
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60/65 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

BDI 200-level elective BDI 200-level elective BDI 300-level elective BDI 300-level elective
15 points
15 points
15 points
15 points

120/125 points

120 points

60 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360/365

BDI majoring in Media Design
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

DSDN 17115 points

WRIT 101 or DSDN 103
20 or 15 points

DSDN 271
15 points

MDDN 200 level
15 points

MDDN 300 level
15 points

MDDN 390
30 points

DSDN 100 level
15 points

DSDN 112
15 points

MDDN 200 level
15 points

MDDN 200 level
15 points

MDDN 300 level
15 points

BDI 300-level course
15 points

DSDN 100 level
15 points

DSDN 142
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60/65 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

BDI 200-level elective BDI 200-level elective BDI 300-level elective BDI 300-level elective
15 points
15 points
15 points
15 points

120/125 points

120 points

60 points
120 points

Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360/365
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First
major

Elective

BDI
electivecourseTe Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

“With the Bachelor of Design Innovation, I could expand my knowledge. Photography,
illustration, creative coding, game design, wearable technology—these are things I knew
about only vaguely, but I wanted to truly understand. At Te Herenga Waka, I gained deeper
skills I can apply in the real world.
“I loved how hands-on it is at the University. It was fun to go beyond purely digital, andcombine virtual with physical, in Wearable Technology.”

LAURA GARCIAGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF DESIGN INNOVATIONDIGITAL DESIGNER AND DEVELOPER AT PSYCHOACTIVE STUDIOS

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BACHELOR OFEDUCATION (TEACHING)
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early childhood teachers are among the most influential
members of the community. The teaching and care they
offer lay the foundation for success in education and in life.
Teachers have the opportunity to deeply affect children in
their care.

Having successfully completed the BEd(Tchg)EC, you will:

The programmes offered by the Wellington Facultyof Education give graduates the skills to take on this
responsibility with confidence, and to enjoy the excitement,
creativity, and fun of working with young children. We offer astrong focus on bicultural practice and you will benefit fromour staff’s extensive professional experience across diverse
early childhood education services.

think effectively about your practice and learn fromexperience

The Tohu Paetahi Whakaako—Te Kōhungahunga—Bachelorof Education (Teaching) Early Childhood (BEd(Tchg)EC) is athree-year degree for those wanting to gain a degree-level
qualification in early childhood teaching. It is designed toprepare you for an exciting and stimulating career as an earlychildhood teacher, and successful completion will enable
you to be eligible for provisional teacher registration with the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.
This degree aims to develop professional teachers whoare sensitive to human needs; flexible, adaptable, andresourceful people who can become leaders, able to work
not only with young children but also with a variety of adults
in the community. It is divided into the following components:
Cultural Studies
Curriculum Studies
Education Studies
Professional Teaching Studies and Professional
Practice.

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be responsible for managing and monitoring children’s
learning and developmentknow the curriculum you teach and how to develop
skills and knowledge in this area

have knowledge of the context of early childhood
education in Aotearoa New Zealandhave undergone preparation to work in the earlychildhood services, including education and care,home-based care, kindergartens, and Pacific Island
language nests.

SCHOLARSHIPS
TeachNZ offers a range of scholarships for teachers intraining.
Go to www.teachnz.govt.nz or phone 0800 16 52 25 formore information. If you are considering applying for a
TeachNZ Scholarship, do so early as there are limited
numbers available.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates are eligible for registration with the TeachingCouncil of Aotearoa New Zealand and to teach in New Zealandearly childhood education services, including childcare,kindergartens, and home-based language nests.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Completion of an early childhood education undergraduate
programme can lead to further study towards a Postgraduate
Certificate in Education (PGCertEd) or the Postgraduate
Diploma in Education (PGDipEd). The Faculty also offers
a Master of Education (MEd) by coursework, a Doctor of
Education (EdD), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD).

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SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Recommended school subjects include a balance of
sciences, Mathematics, essay-based subjects such as
English, Geography, and History, and Te Reo Māori.
Creative subjects such as Design, Music Studies, andPractical Arts are also useful.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
As you are required to have a working knowledge of arange of early childhood education centres, you will
undertake 24 weeks of teaching experience across thethree years of the degree.
An alternative pathway is to complete an undergraduate
degree first, or be a qualified primary school teacher,and then apply to enrol in the one-year Pōkairua Paetahi
Whakaako (Te Kōhungahunga)—Graduate Diploma of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education). See the Wellington
Faculty of Education handbook or go towww.wgtn.ac.nz/education for more information.
For entry into any teaching programme, you will need to
be assessed and accepted by the Wellington Faculty of
Education as being suitable for the teaching profession. This
involves meeting set criteria, having supportive referees,
having a satisfactory police check, making declarations about
any health or disability issues, and taking part successfully ina selection meeting that will include an interview and literacy
and numeracy testing.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide
evidence of English language competency as outlined by the
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Graduate Diploma of Teaching(Early Childhood Education)
The Pōkairua Paetahi Whakaako(Te Kōhungahunga)—Graduate Diploma of
Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a one-year
full-time graduate-level qualification for students
who already have a university degree. Go towww.wgtn.ac.nz/graduate-diploma-teaching-ece
for more information.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of full-time study.
A total of 360 points is required. Students will complete thefollowing courses:
EDUC 102–104, TCHG 102–105
TCHG 220–225
EDUC 315, TCHG 308, TCHG 309, TCHG 382–384.
First year
First year
Trimester 1

Trimester 2

EDUC 102EDUC 103

TCHG 102EDUC 104

TCHG 103

TCHG 105

TCHG 104First-year courses
EDUC 102 Te Ao Hurihuri 1: Te Tiriti—History andTransformative Education
EDUC 103 Te Ao Hurihuri 2: Ngā Auahatanga—Innovations in
Care and Education
EDUC 104 Te Ao Hurihuri 3: Ngā Ariā—Theories of Growthand Learning in Context
TCHG 102 Te Reo Māori 1: Hei Whaiora
TCHG 103 Ako 1: Ngā Anga—Care and Education
Frameworks and Pedagogies
TCHG 104 Tātaimarau 1: Te Whāriki
TCHG 105 Tātaimarau me Te Reo Māori 2: Kia Rere—The‘100’ Languages of Children

Second year
Complete the following courses: TCHG 220, TCHG 221,
TCHG 222, TCHG 223, TCHG 224, TCHG 225.

Third year
Complete the following courses: EDUC 315, TCHG 308,
TCHG 309, TCHG 382, TCHG 383, TCHG 384.
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DEGREE EXAMPLE
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

TCHG 102
15 points

EDUC 103
20 points

TCHG 220
20 points

TCHG 223
20 points

TCHG 308
20 points

TCHG 384
20 points

TCHG 103
15 points

EDUC 104
20 points

TCHG 221
20 points

TCHG 224
20 points

TCHG 309
20 points

EDUC 315
20 points

TCHG 104
15 points

TCHG 10520 points

TCHG 222
20 points

TCHG 225
20 points

TCHG 382
20 points

TCHG 383
20 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

EDUC 102
15 points

60 points
120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

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“In early childhood, humans develop the foundations for who they will later grow into.
An inspiring curriculum that places importance on play, relationships, and wellbeing
makes a significant difference. I chose to study Early Childhood Education because
I wanted to make a genuine and positive change in the world—I also wanted to enjoy
waking up and going to work each day! At Te Herenga Waka, I’ve found a passionate
learning community with a spirit of playfulness and a drive to support young children
to become confident, curious, and adventurous citizens. I’ve particularly enjoyedbecoming a leader and mentor for the University’s early childhood education club,
ECEQuality.”

JOSH ALLENGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (TEACHING) EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER AT CHILDSPACE KARORI

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BACHELOR OF

ENGINEERING WITH
HONOURSAre you someone who likes solving problems and building
things? If so, you should consider a degree in Engineering or
Computer Science. You could be the person who makes thenext major breakthrough in climate-change technology, helps
save a life, builds the next big game, or starts the next Instagram.
Our Tohu Paetahi Pūkaha (Hōnore)—Bachelor of Engineeringwith Honours (BE(Hons)) focuses on the design andimplementation of real-world systems. Right from thestart, you will gain core skills and apply them to design andbuild exciting technology such as autonomous robots andcomputer games, or design and build secure computing
systems.
You will take courses in topics such as artificial intelligence,computer systems, cybersecurity, electronics, networking,renewable energy systems, robotics, and softwaredevelopment. By studying multiple topics, you will gain boththe in-depth knowledge to contribute to solving real-world
problems and the breadth to understand how different
strands of engineering connect together.

The University was ranked first in the latest Performance-Based
Research Fund Quality Evaluation and is among the top three
universities for its number of A-rated researchers in Computer
Science. Our researchers have developed audio coders thatform the basis for internet telephony, edited world-leading
technical journals, created their own programming languages,
developed clean energy systems, and monitored the Antarctic
ice sheets with magnetic resonance.
The Software Engineering (SWEN) major in the BE(Hons) has
been recognised with full accreditation by Engineering
New Zealand, under the Washington Accord. This major isalso accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand, under theSeoul Accord, and is one of the few dual accredited degrees
in the world.
The Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEEN) and
Cybersecurity Engineering (CYBR) majors in the BE(Hons)are currently going through the accreditation process toeventually become fully accredited by Engineering
New Zealand, under the Washington Accord.

Engineers are some of the most sought-after people in themodern world. You will graduate as a skilled professionaland be able to choose from many interesting and well-paid
careers.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESThe BE(Hons) leads to careers in a range of exciting
jobs, including advanced research, artificial intelligence,electric power, computer-game design, computer
graphics, cybersecurity, healthcare, mechatronics, mobile
communications, multimedia programming, renewableenergy, robotics, web innovation, and a variety of softwareand hardware systems design and development roles.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
We provide a range of Master’s and PhD opportunities indiverse and interesting engineering fields, from robotic music
to active vision and artificial intelligence to internet security.

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SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Recommended subjects to study at school include Digital
Technologies, Mathematics, Science, Statistics, andTechnology. If you’re planning to study Electrical andElectronic Engineering, we highly recommend studying
Physics and Calculus.

MAJORS
Cybersecurity Engineering covers a range oftechnology-based courses that focus on protecting andsafeguarding networks and data from unauthorised access.
The programme also covers topics from various disciplines,
including ethics, law, policy, risk management, and socialand human factors, which will help you learn how torecognise threats and develop the practical skills needed
to mitigate them.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering encompasses a rangeof disciplines from the fundamental electrical characteristics
of materials to the abstraction of data in signal processing.
It also includes robotics, renewable energy, and embedded
systems, and focuses on the design and development ofelectronic-based systems to solve real-world problems.
Software Engineering enables you to design, implement,
and maintain complex computer systems. You will learn tobuild and programme software systems that are efficient,robust, reliable and secure, and usable. Our graduates areleaders in the field of technology that drives the world.

ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE

If you are applying with Cambridge Assessment International
Education (CAIE) or International Baccalaureate (IB), you
should contact your student success adviser for equivalents.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of full-time study.
A total of 480 points is required, including:
the requirements for one major subject (see page 92)
a set of core engineering courses from 100 level to
400 level, including professional practice coursesthat help you develop a professional approach toengineering
at least 120 points at 400 level and above, fromcourses listed for the BE(Hons)
additional courses to bring the total number of points
to 480. These may be selected from any courses
offered by the University.
You must also complete at least 800 hours of employment
or work experience in an approved engineering environment.
We will help you prepare to apply for, and work in, appropriate
employment. The work experience normally occurs in thesummers following your second and third years of study.

Other important information
The BE(Hons) degree is made up of two parts that you’ll needto complete. The key features of the degree are listed below:
You must complete seven or eight 100-level coursesthat provide the necessary foundations for theBE(Hons). Make sure you take the right courses foryour chosen major (see the tables on the following
pages).
If you’re unsure about which major you’re interested in,speak to your student success adviser about selecting
courses that keep your options open.
To successfully complete Part 1 of the BE(Hons),
you’ll need to pass all required Part 1 courses (coreset of 100-level courses for each major) with at least a
B average. If you have a lower average, you’ll be able
to transfer your courses to a Bachelor of Science (BSc).
Some courses are common to all majors, but most are
specific to the major you wish to study. Of the courses
specified for each major, some are mandatory, andyou can choose others from a range of courses.
Honours will be awarded to students with good academic
achievement in their third and fourth years of study.

In addition to the admission requirements on page 24,
we encourage you to have 16 credits in NCEA Level 3
Mathematics for all three majors offered under the BE(Hons)degree (Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, and Software Engineering). It is also suggested
that students interested in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, or Electronic and Computer Systems (under theBSc) have some NCEA Level 3 Physics and Calculus credits.
You can discuss entry requirements for specific courses witha student success adviser.
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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Cybersecurity Engineering (CYBR)
100-level courses

COMP 102 or COMP 112, ENGR 101,
ENGR 110, COMP 103, CYBR 171,
ENGR 121, ENGR 123*200-level courses

COMP 261, CYBR 271, NWEN 241,
NWEN 243, SWEN 221; SWEN 225 or
one of MATH 200–299

300-level courses

CYBR 371, CYBR 372, CYBR 373, andone of MATH 324, NWEN 301–342,
SWEN 324, SWEN 326

400-level courses

CYBR 471, CYBR 472, CYBR 473, andone further 400-level course from AIML,CYBR, COMP, NWEN, SWEN

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEEN)
100-level courses

COMP 102 or COMP 112, COMP 103,
ENGR 101, ENGR 110, ENGR 121,
ENGR 122*, ENGR 141, ENGR 142

200-level courses

EEEN 201, EEEN 202, EEEN 203,
EEEN 204, EEEN 220, ENGR 222,
NWEN 241300-level courses

EEEN 301, EEEN 313, EEEN 315,
EEEN 320, and two further elective
courses that may be used to meetthe requirements of one of the EEEN
specialisations

400-level courses

EEEN 401, and at least three courses
from EEEN 402–439, AIML 425,
AIML 429, RESE 411, RESE 412

Software Engineering (SWEN)
100-level courses

COMP 102 or COMP 112, COMP 103,CYBR 171, ENGR 101, ENGR 110,ENGR 121, ENGR 123*, and one of
CGRA 151, ENGR 141, ENGR 142, or
PHYS 100–199

200-level courses

COMP 261, CYBR 271, NWEN 241,
NWEN 243, SWEN 221, SWEN 225

300-level courses

SWEN 301; SWEN 303 or SWEN 325,
SWEN 324 or SWEN 326, and at least
one further course from CGRA, CYBR,COMP, NWEN, SWEN 301–399

400-level courses

At least two courses from NWEN,
SWEN 401–479, at least two further
courses from AIML, CGRA, COMP,CYBR, NWEN, SWEN 401–479

All students will need to complete the professional practicecourses (ENGR 201, ENGR 301, ENGR 302, ENGR 401,
ENGR 489), and additional courses to make up a total of
480 points.
*Alternative mathematics courses are possible for students
with a strong mathematics background who would like to do
further mathematics courses out of interest in later years.
You can discuss these options with the staff.

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BE(Hons) majoring in Cybersecurity Engineering
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

COMP 102 or
COMP 112
15 points

COMP 103
15 points

COMP 261
15 points

NWEN 243
15 points

CYBR 371
15 points

CYBR 373
15 points

CYBR 471
15 points

CYBR 473
15 points

ENGR 101
15 points

ENGR 11015 points

NWEN 241
15 points

SWEN 225
15 points

300-level major
15 points

CYBR 372
15 points

400-level major
15 points

CYBR 472
15 points

ENGR 121
15 points

ENGR 123
15 points

SWEN 221
15 points

ENGR 20115 points

ENGR 301
15 points

ENGR 302
15 points

ENGR 401
15 points

Elective
15 points

CYBR 17115 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

CYBR 271
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

ENGR 489
30 points

60 points

120 points

60 points

120 points
Total points required: 480
Total points completed: 480

BE(Hons) majoring in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

COMP 102 or
COMP 112
15 points

COMP 103
15 points

EEEN 202
15 points

EEEN 20115 points

EEEN 320
15 points

EEEN 301
15 points

EEEN 401
15 points

400-level major
15 points

ENGR 101
15 points

ENGR 11015 points

EEEN 20315 points

EEEN 20415 points

EEEN 315
15 points

EEEN 313
15 points

ENGR 121
15 points

ENGR 122
15 points

NWEN241
15 points

ENGR 20115 points

ENGR 301
15 points

ENGR 302
15 points

ENGR 141
15 points

ENGR 142
15 points

ENGR 222
15 points

EEEN 22015 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points

400-level major 400-level major
15 points
15 points
ENGR 401
15 points

Elective
15 points

ENGR 489
30 points

60 points

60 points

120 points
Total points required: 480
Total points completed: 480

Key:

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Major

Elective

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practice

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BE(Hons) majoring in Software Engineering
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

COMP 102 or
COMP 112
15 points

COMP 103
15 points

NWEN 241
15 points

SWEN 225
15 points

SWEN 326
15 points

SWEN 301
15 points

ENGR 101
15 points

ENGR 11015 points

SWEN 221
15 points

CYBR 271
15 points

SWEN 303
15 points

ENGR 121
15 points

ENGR 123
15 points

COMP 261
15 points

NWEN 243
15 points

ENGR 301
15 points

ENGR 302
15 points

CYBR 17115 points

CGRA 151
15 points

Elective
15 points

ENGR 20115 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

1/3

2/3

400-level major 400-level major
15 points
15 points

300-level major 400-level major 400-level major
15 points
15 points
15 points

120 points

ENGR 401
15 points

Elective
15 points

ENGR 489
30 points

60 points

60 points

120 points
Total points required: 480
Total points completed: 480

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Major

Elective

Part 2:
Professional
practice

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

“The Cybersecurity major is an exciting way to combine technology and people,
while joining a cutting-edge industry. Cybersecurity lets me contribute to the safetyof companies and people and make a real difference. We get to work with industry
partners on real projects, interact closely with lecturers, and are given opportunities
to grow our skills both in cybersecurity and as future engineers.”

SAMANTHA GLANFIELDSTUDENT, BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS IN CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING

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BACHELOR OF

GLOBALSTUDIES*Study for a Tohu Paetahi Ao Whānui—Bachelor of Global
Studies (BGS) on the doorstep of international politics
and commerce, diplomacy, and culture in Wellington. Our
capital-city outlook means you will be well-placed to become
an interculturally confident, civic-minded global citizen,
grounded in a strong awareness of Aotearoa’s place in theworld, the significance of te ao Māori, and the increasing
ethnic diversity in our society.
The BGS will provide you with the tools to work acrossdisciplinary and cultural boundaries to lead positive change
in the face of global challenges. The degree combines
language skills and intercultural knowledge, an awarenessof Indigenous and other perspectives on global challenges,
and an interdisciplinary approach to analysis andproblem-solving. These are all skills valued highly by
employers in a range of fields of employment.
Te Herenga Waka leads in the key areas for Global Studies:
Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Geography,
History, Law, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Politics andInternational Relations, and Social Policy and Administration.
The range of integrative minors brings together these key
areas across five of the University’s faculties: the Wellington
Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, the Wellington
Faculty of Health, the Wellington Faculty of Humanities andSocial Sciences, the Wellington Faculty of Science, and the
Wellington School of Business and Government.
The structured first year builds foundational skills andknowledge and introduces you to the concepts in Global
Studies, allowing you to explore subjects before choosing theareas you’ll specialise in, known as minors. From your second
year, you will create your individualised degree by selecting
at least two minors.
The BGS facilitates innovation, specialisation, and collaboration
across its subjects while incorporating opportunities forwork-related and extracurricular learning, from internships,
overseas exchanges, peer mentoring, study tours, andsummer scholarships to the University’s existing Wellington
International Leadership and Wellington Plus programmes.
The BGS aims to create individuals who have theinterdisciplinary and intercultural abilities that will enable
them to succeed in helping to lead positive change
and contribute to solving pressing problems facing ourglobal–civic society. It will give you a strong foundation in
Global Studies through developing ethical awareness andintercultural, interdisciplinary, leadership, and teamwork skills.
*Subject to regulatory approval.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates of the Bachelor of Global Studies will be equipped
to take up leadership roles and make valuable contributions
locally and globally across a range of fields, including foreign
affairs and diplomacy, government, non-governmentalorganisations, policy and research, public and privateinternational organisations, teaching, and tourism.

POSTGRADUATE STUDY
The degree will help prepare students for further study in arange of fields, including area studies, development studies,
global studies, intercultural communication, international
affairs, languages and cultures, migration studies, and peaceand security studies.

SCHOOL SUBJECTSYou can enrol in the BGS no matter what you studied atschool. All languages can be studied from beginner’s level,and students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3
requirements (or equivalent) may be admitted directly into
200-level language courses.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

ExamplesThree years of full-time study.

A BGS with minors in Climate Change, Environment andSustainability; Human Rights Justice and Peace; and Area
and Cultural Studies.

A total of 360 points is required:at least 180 points must be for courses at 200 and
300 level

100 LEVEL

200 LEVEL

300 LEVEL

at least 75 points must be at 300 level

GLBL 101

GLBL 201

GLBL 301

at least 60 points must be from approved minor
courses.

ICOM 101FHSS 210

GEOG 316

You must include the following core courses:

MAOR 101

ANTH 210

SIDN 321

GLBL 101, GLBL 201, GLBL 301

LCCM 171SCIS 211

PHIL 303

CHIN 101

RELI 232

INTP 354

CHIN 102SOSC 223

ICOM 101
MAOR 101, MAOR 123, or MAOR 126
At least 15 points from ARTH 101, ASIA 101, DATA 101,
DSDN 173, ECON 130, GEOG 112, GEOG 114, HLWB 101,
INTP 113, LCCM 171, PASI 101, PHIL 123, QUAN 102,SARC 131, SCIS 101, STAT 193, WRIT 101, WRIT 151
at least 60 points from language courses, of which atleast 20 points must be above 100 level. Students may
substitute 20 points of this with either FHSS 210 or
FHSS 310.

MINORSASIA 201
RELI 235

A BGS with minors in Global Health and Wellbeing, andInternational Business, World Affairs and Organisations
100 LEVEL

200 LEVEL

300 LEVEL

GLBL 101

GLBL 201

GLBL 301

ICOM 101

ITAL 201HLWB 310

MAOR 123

HLWB 201

MGMT 317

QUAN 102RELI 229

HRER 302

Ethics and Inequality

ITAL 101

INTP 247

FHSS 302

Global Health and Wellbeing

ITAL 102

IBUS 201HLWB 101

PUBL 211

Area and Cultural Studies
Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability
Cultures and Identities
Ethical Leadership and Intercultural Communication

Globalisation and Change
Human Rights, Justice and Peace
International Business, World Affairs and Organisations

DEGREE EXAMPLEYEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

GLBL 101

Māori course

GLBL 201

Minor 1 course

Minor 1 course

GLBL 301

ICOM 101

Skills concept course

Minor 1 course

Minor 2 course

Minor 2 course

Minor 1 course

Language course

Language course

Language course

Minor 2 course

Elective

Minor 2 course

Key:

Core

Minor 1

Minor 2

Elective

Language

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“Knowing the histories of your own land can help you to better understand cultures,histories, and political dynamics of other lands. One way that Te Herenga Waka’s Bachelorof Global Studies builds students’ global mindset starts right on this motu. The Māori
course component of the degree gives our students a grounding in te ao Māori. Students
can then feel confident in knowing where they are from and have a clear sense of thecultures and histories of Aotearoa, providing them with a unique lens on global issues—particularly how they can impact on, and be solved in, Aotearoa.”

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BACHELOR OF

HEALTH
What do health and wellbeing mean to you? The World
Health Organization defines health as a state of “physical,
mental, and social well-being and not merely the absenceof disease or infirmity”. Wellbeing is about how we are doing
as individuals, communities, and as a nation, and about how
sustainable this is for the future.
The health sector in New Zealand currently needs more
people who are passionate about improving health andwellbeing in our communities, and through health study at
Te Herenga Waka, exciting health-sector opportunities are
possible. With Wellington at the heart of New Zealand andthe seat of government, the University is a great place tostudy health and wellbeing so you can make a real difference
to health in New Zealand and internationally.
The Tohu Paetahi Hauora—Bachelor of Health (BHlth) gives
students a foundational understanding of health services,
health policy and strategy, the social aspects of health, andhow health issues affect populations in New Zealand andbeyond. This degree will help you to develop skills in criticaland creative thinking in health subjects and enable you tocommunicate complex ideas effectively in a range ofhealth-related areas.

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There are four majors to choose from in the BHlth, and you
can shape your personal interests by also taking courses
such as Education, Psychology, or Public Policy that are
offered by other faculties. Over the term of your degree, youwill learn about ethical practice and working collaboratively
with other health-sector professionals while developing thecore knowledge and skills necessary to make improvements
to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities,
and populations.
At the end of your three years’ study, there are many
exciting opportunities to apply your newfound health skills
and knowledge to, such as designing new health promotion
initiatives, or reviewing health policies and services toimprove their effectiveness.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/healthCAREER OPPORTUNITIESDEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Possible roles include health educator, health information
manager, health manager, health policy analyst, healthpromotion practitioner, health researcher, health service
designer, and Māori or Pasifika health promoter.

Three years of full-time study or equivalent in part-time study.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDYThe School of Health offers postgraduate pathways for BHlth
students in Health Psychology; Health Policy, Planning andService Delivery; Health Promotion; and Workplace Healthand Safety.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/health/postgraduate

SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Recommended subjects to study at school are Statistics andBiology, or Science. Other useful subjects include English,
Health Education, Home Economics, Physical Education,
Physics, and Social Studies.

MAJORS
Health Informatics: Learn about the combination oftechnology and information systems and explore how andwhen data is stored and kept confidential, how it is read andtranslated, and what to do with the information contained in
the data. Health informatics can be applied to many areas,
including electronic health records, telemedicine, healthcare
standards, and health ethics. All these lead to a more
affordable, flexible health system and better health outcomesfor people.
Health Promotion: This major will introduce you to thefactors that influence the health of people, and you’ll develop
skills in health communication and programme design. Healthpromotion plays an essential role in society, assisting withthe delivery of information about health and health-related
topics, with the ultimate goal of improving the health ofindividuals and populations.

A total of 360 points is required:at least 180 points must be for courses above 100 level
at least 240 points from the BHlth Schedule
at least 75 points from 300-level courses, with at least
60 of those selected from the BHlth Schedule
the BHlth must include HLWB 101, HLWB 102,HLWB 103, HLWB 104, HLWB 201, HLWB 202,
HLWB 203*, HLWB 301 or HLWB 302, STAT 193 (orQUAN 102).
The requirements for at least one major must be satisfied.
Courses at 300 level may be counted towards only one major.
*Students taking the Health Psychology major are notrequired to take HLWB 203.

Other important information
You may include a second major from within the BHlth
programme or another undergraduate degree.
Many courses have specific prerequisites, so you will
normally need to start studying subjects you wish to major orminor in during your first year.
You should also consider using elective slots in your first year
for an alternative major’s prerequisites if you are undecided
about your major.
The conjoint programme makes it possible to combine a
BHlth with another degree in a minimum of four years.
You may also include a minor subject in an undergraduate
study area for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce,
Bachelor of Design Innovation, or Bachelor of Science.
A minor comprises at least 60 points from the relevant
subject area at 200 level or above, of which at least
15 points must be at 300 level and not counted towards amajor or another minor. Certain minors have specificcourse requirements.

Health Psychology: Health psychologists examine how
people deal with illness and stress by looking at life factors
and behavioural patterns. This major will give you a groundingin psychology and health and wellbeing knowledge, and will
prepare you to go on to postgraduate study in psychology or
into employment areas such as health promotion and healtheducation.
Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery: This
major will introduce you to the health system and services
in New Zealand, including health and public policy andhealth management, and will teach you how to evaluate thedeterminants of health in different people. Graduates will beready to make an important contribution to health agencies
in roles such as health educators, health policy advisers, andhealth researchers.

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The BHlth core

Health Promotion (HPRO)

Course code

Course title

HLWB 101

Introduction to Health andWellbeing

First year

Second year

Third year

HLWB 101HLWB 201HLWB 301 or 302†

HLWB 102

Improving Mental and Physical
Health in Communities

HLWB 102HLWB 202

HLWB 306

HLWB 103

Introduction to Human Biology
for Health

HLWB 103

HLWB 203

HLWB 310

HLWB 104

HLWB 206

HLWB 311

HLWB 104

Introduction to Health Policy
and Services

HLWB 105

SOSC 220

QUAN 102 or STAT 193^

Statistics for Business or
Statistics in PracticeOne 300-level
elective, one
200-level elective,
plus two further
electives

HLWB 201

Global Health and Wellbeing

HLWB 202

Health and Wellbeing in
Aotearoa New Zealand

QUAN 102 or
STAT 193

One 200-level
elective plus two
further electives

HLWB 203*

Health Evaluation and
Epidemiology

HLWB 301 or HLWB 302†

Research and Enquiry in
Health or Health Internship*Students taking the Health Psychology major are notrequired to include HLWB 203.

EDUC 141
One further
100-level elective

Health Psychology (HPSY)

Limited entry.

†^Health Psychology majors must take STAT 193.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Health Informatics (HINF)*

First year

Second year

Third year

HLWB 101HLWB 201HLWB 301 or 302†

HLWB 102HLWB 202

HLWB 305

HLWB 103

HLWB 205

HLWB 104

PSYC 242

Two ofPSYC 321/327/332

HLWB 105

PSYC 232

PSYC 300 level

First year

Second year

Third year

STAT 193

PSYC 233

Three electives

HLWB 101HLWB 201HLWB 301 or 302†

PSYC 121HLWB 102HLWB 202

INFO 302

PSYC 122HLWB 103

HLWB 203

INFO 360

One further
200-level elective
plus one further
elective

HLWB 104

INFO 202

Two further
courses from300-level INFO orother approved
courses

QUAN 102 or
STAT 193

INFO 206

Two further
15-point electives

INFO 101
INFO 103

One further course
from 200-level
INFO or otherapproved courses

One further
300-level HLWB
courseOne further
100-level elective

Two further
electives

Population Health, Policy and Service
Delivery (PHSD)First year

Second year

Third year

HLWB 101HLWB 201HLWB 301 or 302†

HLWB 102HLWB 202

HLWB 303

HLWB 103

HLWB 203

HLWB 304

HLWB 104

HLWB 204

HLWB 312

QUAN 102 or
STAT 193

PUBL 201

One 300-level
elective, one
200-level elective,
plus two further
electives

PUBL 113

One 200-level
elective plus two
further electives*Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

Two further
electives

Limited entry.

†

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BHlth majoring in Health Informatics
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2
2/3

1/3

YEAR 3
2/3

1/3

2/3

HLWB 101
15 points

HLWB 103
15 points

HLWB 20115 points

HLWB 202
15 points

300-level INFO
15 points

HLWB 301 or
HLWB 302
15 points

HLWB 102
15 points

HLWB 104
15 points

HLWB 20315 points

INFO 206
15 points

INFO 302
15 points

INFO 360
15 points

QUAN 102
15 points

INFO 103
15 points

INFO 202
15 points

200-level INFO
15 points

Elective
15 points

300-level INFO
15 points

INFO 101
15 points

Elective
15 points

200-level elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

300-level HLWB
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

BHlth majoring in Health Promotion
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2
2/3

1/3

YEAR 3
2/3

1/3

2/3

HLWB 101
15 points

HLWB 103
15 points

HLWB 20115 points

HLWB 202
15 points

HLWB 306
15 points

HLWB 301 or
HLWB 302
15 points

HLWB 102
15 points

HLWB 104
15 points

HLWB 20315 points

HLWB 206
15 points

HLWB 311
15 points

HLWB 310
15 points

HLWB 10515 points

QUAN 102
15 points

SOSC 220
20 points

200-level elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

200-level elective
15 points

EDUC 141
20 points

100-level elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

300-level elective
15 points

65 points

60 points

65 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

125 points

125 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 370

Key:

Core

Major

Elective

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BHlth majoring in Health Psychology
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2
2/3

1/3

YEAR 3
2/3

1/3

2/3

HLWB 101
15 points

HLWB 103
15 points

HLWB 20115 points

HLWB 202
15 points

PSYC 300 level*
15 points

HLWB 301 or
HLWB 302
15 points

HLWB 102
15 points

HLWB 104
15 points

PSYC 232
15 points

PSYC 242
15 points

PSYC 300 level*
15 points

PSYC 300 level*
15 points

HLWB 10515 points

STAT 193
15 points

HLWB 205
15 points

200-level elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

HLWB 305
15 points

PSYC 121
15 points

PSYC 122
15 points

PSYC 233
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360*Choose one of PSYC 321, PSYC 327, PSYC 332. Students must take two of these courses.

BHlth majoring in Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2
2/3

1/3

YEAR 3
2/3

1/3

2/3

HLWB 101
15 points

HLWB 103
15 points

HLWB 20115 points

HLWB 202
15 points

300-level elective
15 points

HLWB 301 or
HLWB 302
15 points

HLWB 102
15 points

HLWB 104
15 points

HLWB 20315 points

HLWB 20415 points

HLWB 304
15 points

200-level elective
15 points

PUBL 113
20 points

STAT 193
15 points

PUBL 201
20 points

200-level elective
15 points

HLWB 303
15 points

HLWB 312
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

65 points

60 points

65 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

125 points

125 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 370

Key:

104

Core

Major

Elective

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“You don’t need to be an expert in anything—gaining knowledge and developing
expertise is all part of the journey. And for people from all different backgrounds, thisdegree is an opportunity to utilise your life experiences to make a unique contribution
to the health and disability sector.”

ALI LEOTAGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF HEALTH IN POPULATION HEALTH, POLICY AND SERVICE DELIVERYPOPULATION HEALTH ADVISER, HAWKE’S BAY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD

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BACHELOR OF

LAWS
Law is about relationships and our connections to each other.
Our society, culture, and economy, our family ties, and ourinternational allegiances all exist within a legal framework.
The Tohu Paetahi Ture—Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a four-year
undergraduate degree. Most students combine the LLB withanother degree, and this will take a minimum of five years’
study. As a graduate, you will contribute to every aspectof life in New Zealand, whether practising as a lawyer orworking in business, the community, or government. You will
be equipped to both uphold and challenge the principles thatgovern our daily lives.
The University’s Faculty of Law is housed in the historic
Government Buildings. Its downtown location is in the hubof New Zealand lawmaking, opposite Parliament and close
to the courts, research libraries, and the central business
district. This unique environment attracts top academics andstudents from around the world.
Our Law students are active debaters and do well ininternational mooting and debating competitions. We teachLaw by the Socratic method, in which you will be questioned
on your set readings during lectures. This is ideal preparation
for a career in law. Ranked first in New Zealand for the qualityof our research, and in the world’s top 40 universities forlaw (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2018), theUniversity’s Law School offers an education that will secure
your future.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESA Law degree can lead to a range of careers. As a graduate,
you’ll be able to work in legal practice (in New Zealand andaround the world), specialising in many areas, includingcommercial law, criminal law, family law, international law,
litigation, and mediation.
There are opportunities in business, the community, thecreative arts, government (including the Crown Law Office,the Department of Conservation, the Defence Force, and theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), and in universities aslecturers.
To be eligible for admission to the legal profession in
New Zealand (to practise law), Law graduates must completea practical professional legal studies course, often called‘profs’. Two organisations offer this training in New Zealand.
The Faculty of Law can advise you about this requirement.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Graduates with an LLB often combine work with part-time
study in a Master of Laws to specialise in a subject areaof law. Also offered is a Graduate Certificate in Law, aflexible programme that can be undertaken for professional
development purposes.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

www.wgtn.ac.nz/law/postgraduate

SCHOOL SUBJECTSYou should study subjects that you enjoy. These may beessay-based subjects or those that encourage analyticalthinking such as languages, Art History, Classics, Economics,
English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, and Physics.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Selection into second year

Four years of full-time study if done as a single degree. About
80 percent of students enrol in a second degree with the
LLB, which usually takes five and a half years to complete.

Selection into second-year Law is based on academic
performance in the three 100-level LAWS courses. A B averageover the three first-year LAWS courses is generally required.

A total of 480 points is required:Check the website for detailed selection criteria into
second-year Law for first-year students, transferring
students, or graduates, or if you require details on the Māori
and Pasifika admissions process.

at least 90 points must be from non-Law courses
chosen from any other first degree at the University
three core courses at 100 level (usually in the firstyear): LAWS 121, LAWS 122, LAWS 123

www.wgtn.ac.nz/law-selection-criteriafive core courses at 200 level: LAWS 211, LAWS 212,
LAWS 213, LAWS 214, LAWS 297

Selection into Honours

two core courses at 300 level: LAWS 301, LAWS 312

Each year, the top students who have completed at least
four of the five 200-level courses may be invited to join the
Honours programme. Although it shares many components
with the LLB, the Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons))
is a separate undergraduate degree that will extend yourresearch, writing, and analytical skills in a range of specialist
areas.

11 further LAWS courses at 300 level, including
LAWS 334 Legal Ethics if you wish to apply foradmission to the Bar.

First year
The first year consists of three LAWS courses, together
with non-Law courses of your choice. Offered in the firsttrimester, LAWS 121 is open entry, subject to university
admission criteria. A pass in LAWS 121 is a prerequisite forboth LAWS 122 and LAWS 123.
Most first-year Law students begin another degree in theirfirst year alongside their LLB. This means their non-Law
points (see below and the next page) should be made up
of courses required for the other degree. Use the relevant
degree pages in this guide to find out what you need toinclude in your first-year programme. Details of particular
courses and when they are taught are on the subjects andcourses pages (from page 133).

DEGREE EXAMPLES
Conjoint LLB/BA, majoring History and Criminology
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2

2/3

1/3

YEAR 3

2/3

1/3

2/3

LAWS 121
20 points

LAWS 122
15 points

LAWS 211
30 points

LAWS 213
30 points

HIST 100
20 points

LAWS 123
15 points

LAWS 212
30 points

LAWS 214
30 points

INTP 115
20 points

HIST 100
20 points

LAWS 297
10 points

CRIM 111
20 points

HIST
200 level
20 points

CRIM
200 level
20 points

HIST
200 level
20 points
CRIM
200 level
20 points

HIST
300 level
20 points
CRIM
300 level
20 points

YEAR 4
1/3

2/3

LAWS 301
30 points
LAWS 312
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
HIST
300 level
20 points

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
CRIM
300 level
20 points

YEAR 5
3/3

1/3

2/3

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
HIST
300 level
20 points
CRIM
300 level
20 points

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points

60 points 70 points 55 points 55 points 70 points 70 points 65 points 65 points 30 points 70 points 60 points
130 points

110 points

140 points

160 points

130 points
Total points required: 660
Total points completed: 670

Key:

Core

First
major

Secondmajor

Elective

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Conjoint LLB/BCom, with a major in Economics and a minor in Finance
YEAR 1
1/3

YEAR 2
2/3

1/3

YEAR 3

2/3

1/3

2/3

LAWS 121
20 points

LAWS 122
15 points

LAWS 211
30 points

LAWS 213
30 points

ECON 130
15 points

LAWS 123
15 points

LAWS 212
30 points

LAWS 214
30 points

FCOM 111
15 points

ECON 141
15 points

LAWS 297
10 points

QUAN 102
15 points

QUAN 111
15 points

65 points

60 points

1/3

FINA 202
15 points

FINA 20115 points

MGMT 101
15 points

ACCY 130
15 points

MARK 101
15 points

65 points

65 points

75 points

130 points

2/3

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points

QUAN 20315 points

INFO 101
15 points

75 points

75 points

LAWS 312
15 points

ECON
300 level
15 points

ECON 202
15 points

YEAR 5

LAWS 301
30 points

ECON
300 level
15 points

ECON 20115 points

125 points

YEAR 460 points

135 points

1/3

2/3

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
ECON
300 level
15 points

LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
LAWS
300 level
15 points
FINA
300 level
15 points

60 points

60 points

150 points

120 points
Total points required: 660
Total points completed: 660

Key:

Major

Minor

Law
courseCommercecore

LLB only
Minimum points required: 480, of which 390 must be LAWS courses

YEAR 1YEAR 2
1/3

YEAR 3
2/3

1/3

YEAR 4

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

LAWS 121
20 points

LAWS 122
15 points

LAWS 297
10 points

LAWS 213
30 points

2/3

LAWS 300 level
15 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

Elective

LAWS 123
15 points

LAWS 211
30 points

LAWS 301
30 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

Elective

Elective

LAWS 212
30 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

Elective

LAWS 214
30 points

LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level
15 points
15 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

LAWS 300 level
15 points

LAWS 312
15 points

Elective

130 points

120 points

120 points

120 points

Elective courses can be any subject. Students must complete 90 points of electives (five or six electives to make 90 points).

Key:

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courseTe Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

“Gaining a Law degree has provided me with a solid foundation upon which to build
my career. My time at Law School helped me to build my confidence and taught
me to think on my feet—a skill that is imperative in a legal career. Studying Law isinteresting, intellectually stimulating, and teaches you a range of skills that are highly
sought after in the workforce. A Law degree opens a lot of doors, and the staff at
the Faculty of Law are welcoming and enjoy seeing their students succeed, bothacademically and professionally.”

RICHARD KAY
BACHELOR OF LAWS AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
FOREIGN POLICY OFFICER, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE

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BACHELOR OF

MIDWIFERY
If you are passionate about helping people and want a
rewarding career providing high-quality maternity care,
Te Herenga Waka’s Tohu Paetahi Whakawhānau—Bachelor of
Midwifery (BMid) is the right choice for you.
The BMid provides you with the breadth of knowledge andclinical experience required for successful practice in thecomplex environment of today’s registered midwives.
The BMid is a comprehensive 480-point degree that you willcomplete over four years of study. Successful completionof the degree and the national midwifery examination
will enable you to practise within the Midwifery Scope ofPractice*.
The University’s BMid is a research-informed programmethat draws on both the midwifery expertise within the Schoolof Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Practice and the broader
academic strengths of the Wellington Faculty of Healthand wider university. Courses will include lectures, labs,
group work in a simulation environment, and clinical learning
experiences.
In the first year, you’ll complete foundation courses in biology,
biomedical science, chemistry, education, health, and two
introductory midwifery practice courses. The remaining
courses focus on midwifery theory and midwifery practice.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESGraduates of the BMid programme will be positioned totake their place in the healthcare workforce as registeredmidwives, either employed by hospitals or other maternity
care providers, or self-employed. Graduates may also be
eligible to enter postgraduate midwifery programmes andundertake research.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Graduates of the BMid who are registered healthprofessionals can continue to study midwifery at a
postgraduate level. The Wellington Faculty of Health offers
midwifery as part of a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthor a Master of Health. Graduates who are professionallyregistered with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand canalso pursue a Master of Health Research or a Postgraduate
Certificate in Midwifery.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/health/postgraduate*Go to www.midwiferycouncil.health.nz for more informationon the national midwifery examination and scope of practice.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/bmid
www.wgtn.ac.nz/healthENTRY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admission requirements, students need to meet the criteria below.
Level 216 credits at Level 2 in both
Biology and Chemistry or
Physics

16 credits at Level 2 inanother subject

Level 318 credits at Level 3 inBiology, Chemistry, orPhysics

16 credits at Level 3 inClassics, Economics,
English, Geography,
History, or Media Studies

16 credits at Level 3 inan approved University
Entrance subject

16 credits at Level 3 inan approved University
Entrance subject

Other entry
criteria

Proof of immunisation

First-aid certificate

Driver’s licenceCV

Personal declaration—
health and disability

Personal declaration—
criminal convictions

Contact details of referees

Selection meeting

If you do not have Level 3 qualifications, you may be admitted on successful completion of a Level 4 bridging programme forhealth-related degrees, or on demonstrated ability to study at degree level, such as graduate status. CHEM 191 Introductory
Chemistry is recommended as a chemistry bridging course at the University.
For more information about entry requirements, go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/bmid

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

200-level courses

Four years of full-time study.

Course code

Course title

MIDW 201

Anatomy and Physiology: Pregnancy andChildbirth

MIDW 202

Midwifery Practice 3: Care of the Newborn

MIDW 203

Transition to Parenthood

MIDW 204

Professional Frameworks for Midwifery
Practice

MIDW 205

Midwifery Practice 4: Supporting Women

BIOL 253

Physiology and Pharmacology for Health

A total of 480 points is required.
The BMid must include MIDW 101, MIDW 102,
MIDW 201, MIDW 202, MIDW 203, MIDW 204,
MIDW 205, MIDW 301, MIDW 302, MIDW 303,
MIDW 304, MIDW 305, MIDW 306, MIDW 307,
MIDW 308, MIDW 309, MIDW 310, MIDW 311; BIOL 111,
BIOL 114, BIOL 253; BMSC 117; EDUC 141; HLWB 105;SCIE 103.

FIRST YEAR
Trimester 1 (1/3)

Trimester 2 (2/3)

300-level courses

MIDW 101

MIDW 102

Course code

Course title

BIOL 114

BIOL 111

MIDW 301

SCIE 103 or CHEM 113

BMSC 117

Midwifery Practice 5: Art and Science ofMidwifery

HLWB 105EDUC 141

MIDW 302

Midwifery as a Public Health Strategy

MIDW 303

Women’s Health

MIDW 304

Research and Enquiry in Midwifery

MIDW 305

Complexities in Pregnancy and Childbirth

MIDW 306

Midwifery Practice 6: Women with Complex
Pregnancies

MIDW 307

Applied Pharmacology and Physiology for
Midwives

MIDW 308

Being a Midwife

MIDW 309

Midwifery Practice 7: Complex Labour and
BirthBMid COURSES
100-level (first-year) courses
Course code

Course title

MIDW 101

Midwifery Practice 1: Becoming a Midwife

MIDW 102

Midwifery Practice 2: Preparation for Practice

BIOL 111

Cell Biology

BIOL 114

Biology of Animals

BMSC 117

Biology of Disease

MIDW 310

Midwifery Practice 8: Transition to Practice

CHEM 113

Concepts of Chemistry

MIDW 311

Midwifery Practice 9: Practice Project

EDUC 141

Human Development and Learning

HLWB 105Introduction to Health Psychology

SCIE 103

The Molecular Science of Everyday Life
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DEGREE EXAMPLEYEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

MIDW 101
15 points

MIDW 102
15 points

MIDW 20115 points

MIDW 20420 points

MIDW 301
30 points

MIDW 304
15 points

MIDW 307
15 points

MIDW 310
30 points

BIOL 114
15 points

BIOL 111
15 points

MIDW 202
30 points

MIDW 205
20 points

MIDW 302
15 points

MIDW 305
15 points

MIDW 308
15 points

MIDW 311
30 points

CHEM 113 or
SCIE 103
15 points

BMSC 117
15 points

MIDW 20315 points

BIOL 243
15 points

MIDW 303
15 points

MIDW 306
30 points

MIDW 309
30 points

HLWB 10515 points

EDUC 141
20 points

60 points

65 points

60 points

55 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

125 points

115 points*Note: The trimester offerings for courses in year four are subject to change.

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120 points

60 points

120 points
Total points required: 480
Total points completed: 480

“What inspires me the most about midwives is their resilience. Throughout history,
no matter what’s happening, no matter what’s going on, where there’s birthing andmothers and babies, there are midwives.”

ANAHERA OLSEN NGATAISTUDENT, BACHELOR OF MIDWIFERY

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BACHELOR OF

MUSICMusic has the power to evoke emotions and to connect
us to our past, to each other, and to the world. At the
New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī (NZSM), you’ll build
on your knowledge of music and be elevated and inspiredby studying for the Tohu Paetahi Puoro—Bachelor of Music(BMus). Whether you want to perform, compose, produce,teach, become a music therapist or technologist, get involvedin music research, or just study music for the love of it,
your talent will be nurtured in a creative and collaborativeenvironment at Te Herenga Waka.
We offer musical opportunities unparalleled in our country.
Staff and artist–teachers are internationally recognised
performers, composers, and researchers, and include
members of the New Zealand String Quartet, the New ZealandSymphony Orchestra, and the Rodger Fox Big Band.
At the NZSM, you’ll attend masterclasses and workshops
given by leading international artists. You’ll learn from visiting
composers featured at weekly composer workshops andyou’ll connect with leaders in a variety of fields of musicalresearch at our music forum presentations.
Our facilities include outstanding Steinway pianos, a finecollection of historical instruments, excellent concert rooms,
Balinese and Javanese gamelan instruments, a Chinese
instrument collection, and our well-equipped electronic andrecording studios. Students choose to study at the NZSM
because of the quality of its teaching staff and the learning
experience. There are opportunities to create, discover, andexperience music of all kinds.

FIND OUT MORE

info@vuw.ac.nz
www.wgtn.ac.nz/music
www.wgtn.ac.nz/nzsm

CAREER OPPORTUNITIESA BMus can lead to many careers, including as a composer,
music therapist, professional musician, music teacher, orsound engineer. You can work in a range of fields—in themusic, film, or theatre industries, or in arts and culture
administration, communications, events management, andsocial research.

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POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Graduates of the BMus can go on to postgraduate study in
Honours, Master’s, diploma, and doctoral programmes. You
may also apply for the Master of Music Therapy, a two-year
full-time programme that trains graduates to become
professional music therapists.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/nzsm-postgraduate

SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Some courses require prior knowledge of music theory.
Pathways that do not require prior knowledge or learning inmusic theory are also available.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION
For most BMus programmes, a good background in music
theory is recommended. You can take a number of courses
without that background, such as MUSC 160 Introduction
to Music Theory and Musicianship, as well as many Music
Studies and Composition courses.
For the Music Studies and the Sonic Arts and Music
Technology majors, you do not need to have studied music
before.
Places in Classical Performance and Jazz Performance
programmes are by audition. As a guideline, you should havereached the equivalent of Grade 8 in Associated Board of
the Royal Schools of Music examinations by the time of theaudition. Audition applications for Classical Performanceand Jazz Performance are due mid-July each year, with
opportunities for late applications advertised on the website.
Jazz students should show technical and musicalcompetence in a jazz style on their instrument or with
their voice.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/nzsm-audition

MAJORSClassical Performance: You can receive tuition in all thestandard orchestral instruments, as well as baroque cello andflute, fortepiano, guitar, harpsichord, organ, piano, recorder,
saxophone, and voice. A minor in Performance can also be
included in the BMus.
Instrumental/Vocal Composition: You will develop yourcreative abilities in a range of courses focused around
Instrumental/Vocal Composition and music composed for
performers through a fully notated score. Students also havethe option to specialise in film scoring and to focus on jazzcomposition. A minor in Composition can also be included in
the BMus.
Jazz Performance: You can receive instruction in all
standard jazz instruments or in voice. A minor in Performance
can also be included in the BMus.
Music Studies: You can engage in interdisciplinary
study in the areas of popular music and jazz studies,
ethnomusicology, musicology, performance, theory, andanalysis. Music Studies is a broadly based degree that covers
musical practices from many genres, cultures, and eras. A
number of courses require no formal musical training. A minor
in Popular Music Studies can also be included in the BMus.
Sonic Arts and Music Technology: You will explore soundand music through technology. Subject areas include
electronic music, audio recording and production, filmsound, and interactive music technologies. A minor in Music
Technology can also be included in the BMus.

at least 75 points must be from courses at 300 level in
CMPO, MUSC, or PERF
the requirements for at least one major (from the list
left) must be satisfied (courses at 300 level may be
counted towards only one major).
You must complete sufficient elective courses to meet theminimum requirement of 360 points for the BMus.
Study for the BMus in Classical Performance, Instrumental/
Vocal Composition, Jazz Performance, or Sonic Arts andMusic Technology is intensive and you will study primarily
Music courses.
If you want a more broadly based degree, the Bachelor ofArts (BA) in Music may be more suitable (see page 56 for
BA in Music requirements). Minors in Composition, Music
Technology, Performance, and Popular Music Studies are alsoavailable within the BA. If you wish to expand your study, it ispossible to take a conjoint degree combining a BMus and a BA.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
The courses listed in (a) of the major requirements on this andthe following page are what you need to take in your first year.
To find out details of what a particular course is about andwhen it is taught, look in the subjects and courses pages (frompage 133).

Classical Performance (PERF)
a. Complete seven courses at 100 level:
PERF 101, PERF 102, PERF 105, PERF 106
MUSC 130, MUSC 166, MUSC 167.

Major

Code

Classical Performance

PERF

Instrumental/Vocal Composition

INVC

Jazz Performance

JAZZ

Music Studies (Ethnomusicology)

MUST (ETHM)*Music Studies (Jazz Studies)

MUST (JZST)*PERF 301, PERF 302, PERF 305, PERF 306

Music Studies (Musicology)

MUST (MUMU)*

one course from MUSC 330–347.

Music Studies (without specialisation)

MUST

Sonic Arts and Music Technology

SAMT*When you enrol, you will need to add the code shown inbrackets to indicate which specialisation you are choosing
within the major.

b. Complete six courses at 200 level:
PERF 201, PERF 202, PERF 205, PERF 206
MUSC 266
one course from MUSC 230–245.
c. Complete five courses at 200 or 300 level:

Instrumental/Vocal Composition (INVC)
a. Complete five courses at 100 level:
CMPO 101, CMPO 130
MUSC 166, MUSC 167
one course from MUSC 100–159.

MINORSb. Complete five courses at 200 level:

Composition

CMPO 201, CMPO 232

Music Technology

one course from MUSC 220–259

Performance
Popular Music Studies

two courses from MUSC 260–269.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
CMPO 301

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of full-time study.
A total of 360 points is required:a maximum of 180 points can be from 100-level courses
at least 180 points from 200- and 300-level courses

two courses from CMPO 302–389
one course from MUSC 320–359.
d. Complete one course in PERF at any level.
For a specialisation in Film Scoring (FLMS), you must include
the following courses: CMPO 186, MUSC 247, MUSC 268,
CMPO 305, CMPO 332, and one from FILM 100–399.
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Jazz Performance (JAZZ)

Ethnomusicology (MUST (ETHM))

a. Complete seven courses at 100 level:a. Complete four courses at 100 level:

PERF 101, PERF 102, PERF 105, PERF 106

MUSC 150

MUSC 125, MUSC 164, MUSC 165.

two courses from MUSC 100–159

b. Complete six courses at 200 level:
PERF 205, PERF 206, PERF 211, PERF 212

one course from MUSC 164–166.
b. Complete courses at 200 level, including:

MUSC 264

either MUSC 264 or MUSC 266

one course from MUSC 220–259.

PERF 255

c. Complete five courses at 300 level:
PERF 305, PERF 306, PERF 311, PERF 312
one course from MUSC 320–359.

Music Studies (MUST)
Without specialisation:a. Complete five courses at 100 level:
one course from MUSC 164–166

one course from PERF 250–259
further courses worth 60 points from CMPO, MUSC,
or PERF 200–299, including at least two courses from
MUSC 220–269, of which one must be from
MUSC 248–259.
c. Complete courses worth 75 points from CMPO, MUSC, or
PERF 300–399, including:at least three courses from MUSC 320–369, including
two courses from MUSC 349–359.

two courses from MUSC 100–159

Jazz Studies (MUST (JZST))

one further course from MUSC 120–174

a. Complete five courses at 100 level:

and any 100-level PERF or CMPO course.

MUSC 125 and MUSC 164

b. Complete courses worth 80 points from CMPO, MUSC, or
PERF 200–299, including at least two courses from
MUSC 220–259.
c. Complete courses worth 80 points from CMPO, MUSC, or
PERF 300–399, including at least one course from
MUSC 320–359.
With specialisation:
Musicology (MUST (MUMU))
a. Complete five courses at 100 level:
MUSC 130, MUSC 166, MUSC 167
one course from MUSC 100–159
and any 100-level PERF or CMPO course.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:

one course from PERF 101–169
two courses from MUSC 100–159.
b. Complete courses worth 80 points from CMPO, MUSC, or
PERF 200–299, including:
MUSC 264 and CMPO 232
one course from MUSC 225–229.
c. Complete courses worth 75 points from CMPO, MUSC, or
PERF 300–399, including:at least one course from MUSC 325–329
one course from MUSC 320–324 or MUSC 330–359.

Sonic Arts and Music Technology (SAMT)
a. Complete five courses at 100 level:

MUSC 266

CMPO 101

two courses from MUSC 230–239

one course from MUSC 100–159

one further course from MUSC 220–259.

one course from MUSC 164–169

c. Complete courses worth 75 points from CMPO, MUSC, or
PERF 300–399, including:
one course from MUSC 330–339
one course from MUSC 320–359
one further course from MUSC, PERF, or CMPO at
300 level.

two courses from CMPO 180–189.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
CMPO 210
two courses from CMPO 280–289
one course from MUSC 220–259.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
CMPO 310
two courses from CMPO 305–389
one course from MUSC 320–359.
d. Complete one course in PERF at any level.
You may use courses from CMPO 305–309 and
MUSC 320–359 to satisfy the requirements of both theInstrumental/Vocal Composition and the Sonic Arts andMusic Technology majors, provided at least 40 points at
300 level are credited solely to each major.

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MINOR REQUIREMENTS

Performance (PFRM)

Composition (CMPM)

Complete: 60 points from PERF 200–399, including at least
15 points from PERF 300–399.

Complete the following courses: CMPO 201, CMPO 232,
CMPO 301, and one of CMPO 302–389.

Popular Music Studies (POPS)
Complete the following courses:

Music Technology (MUTC)

MDIA 205

Complete: 60 points from CMPO 285, CMPO 286, CMPO 385,
and CMPO 386.

either MUSC 247 or MUSC 248
one course from MDIA 305, MUSC 343, or
MUSC 349.

Note: The Music Technology minor is not available to a BMus
student majoring in Sonic Arts and Music Technology.

DEGREE EXAMPLES
BMus majoring in Classical Performance
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

PERF 101
20 points

PERF 102
20 points

PERF 201
20 points

PERF 202
20 points

PERF 301
20 points

PERF 302
20 points

PERF 105
10 points

PERF 106
10 points

PERF 205
15 points

PERF 206
15 points

PERF 305
15 points

PERF 306
15 points

MUSC 166
20 points

MUSC 167
20 points
MUSC 130
20 points

PERF 233
15 points
MUSC 266
20 points

120 points

PERF 333
15 points
MUSC 237
20 points

MUSC 330–347
20 points

125 points

Elective
20 points

125 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 370

BMus majoring in Sonic Arts and Music Technology
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

MUSC 10520 points

CMPO 101
15 points

CMPO 210
15 points

CMPO 286
15 points

CMPO 386
20 points

CMPO 310
20 points

CMPO 186
15 points

CMPO 185
15 points

CMPO 285
15 points

MUSC 247
20 points

MUSC 351
20 points

CMPO 385
20 points

MUSC 166
20 points

Elective 100 level
15–20 points

PERF 250
15 points

Elective
100–300 level
15–20 points

Elective
100–300 level
20 points

Elective 100 level
15–20 points

Elective
200–300 level
15 points

Elective
200–300 level
20 points
Elective
100–300 level
15 points

125 points

130 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 375

Key:

Core

Elective

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BMus majoring in Instrumental/Vocal Composition
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

CMPO 130
15 points

CMPO 101
15 points

CMPO 20115 points

MUSC 268
20 points

CMPO 301
20 points

CMPO 300 level
20 points

MUSC 166
20 points

MUSC 167
20 points

CMPO 230
15 points

MUSC 237
20 points

CMPO 300 level
20 points

MUSC 347
20 points

Elective 100 level
15–20 points

MUSC 125
20 points

MUSC 266
20 points

Elective
100–300 level
20 points

PERF 250
15 points

Elective
100–300 level
20 points

Elective 100 level
15–20 points

Elective
200–300 level
15 points

130 points

125 points

115 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 370

BMus majoring in Instrumental/Vocal Composition with a specialisation in Film Scoring
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

MUSC 10520 points

CMPO 101
15 points

CMPO 20115 points

MUSC 268
20 points

CMPO 301
20 points

CMPO 330
20 points

CMPO 130
15 points

MUSC 167
20 points

CMPO 230
15 points

MUSC 247
20 points

CMPO 305
20 points

MUSC 349
20 points

MUSC 166
20 points

FILM 102
20 points

MUSC 266
20 points

Elective
100–300 level
20 points

PERF 250
15 points

Elective
100–300 level
20 points

Elective
200–300 level
15 points

CMPO 186
15 points

125 points

125 points

115 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 365

BMus majoring in Jazz Performance
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

PERF 101
20 points

PERF 102
20 points

PERF 205
15 points

PERF 206
15 points

PERF 305
15 points

PERF 306
15 points

PERF 105
10 points

PERF 106
10 points

PERF 211
20 points

PERF 212
20 points

PERF 311
20 points

PERF 312
20 points

MUSC 164
20 points

MUSC 125
20 points

MUSC 229
20 points

MUSC 264
20 points

MUSC 329
20 points

Elective
100–300 level
20 points

MUSC 165
20 points

120 points

Elective
20 points

130 points

110 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

Key:

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Core

Elective

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“I chose to study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington because
I thought Wellington would be an interesting city suited to someone with an interest
in music, politics, languages, and humanities more broadly. There are also manydifferent disciplines at the NZSM, so you can study a range of subjects with amultitude of excellent lecturers.”

ELEANOR McGECHIEGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN CLASSICAL PERFORMANCEGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF MUSIC WITH HONOURS IN MUSIC STUDIESPOLICY ANALYST IN THE SYSTEM POLICY TEAM AT THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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BACHELOR OFSCIENCE
Scientists are discoverers looking into the unknown, from thedepths of the Antarctic Ocean to the workings of the humanbrain. A Tohu Paetahi Pūtaiao—Bachelor of Science (BSc)
will help you gain the essential skills you need to become ascience innovator in the evolving job market of the future.
You could be developing new technologies, treating diseases,
protecting the environment, or addressing the many otherproblems that require expert scientific minds.

Wellington is home to many national organisations andthe highest concentration of science organisations in the
country. Our capital city location places our University
at the heart of science discovery, and our relationships
with Wellington’s science community provide you with
opportunities to gain valuable work experience and summer
internships. You’ll be surrounded by researchers who are key
voices in significant debates, discussions, and discoveries.

In this three-year degree, you can choose from more than
25 majors, in everything from Actuarial Science to Marine
Biology to Psychology. Our BSc offers flexibility in learning,
so you can combine your interests and career aspirations tocreate a degree that is individual to you.

The 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed
Earth and Marine Sciences, Geology, and Psychology at
Te Herenga Waka in the top 100 worldwide. In the latest
Performance-Based Research Fund national assessment ofresearch excellence, we were ranked first in New Zealand forthe proportion of top-quality researchers across Biomedical
Science, Earth Sciences, and Human Geography.

Our career-focused curriculum means that you’ll graduate
with the knowledge and skills to both understand scientifictheories and undertake research. Your BSc will position you
ahead of other graduates in New Zealand, and the world,with skills in collecting, analysing, and understanding data,
thinking critically and creatively, and communicating yourideas effectively.
As a student, you’ll find yourself surrounded by people
passionate about science. Our staff are world leaders in theirfields of research, and you’ll benefit from their expertisein lecture theatres and laboratory sessions. Much of their
ground-breaking research is carried out in the University’s
excellent facilities and out in the field, utilising Wellington’svibrant science community.

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Join us in the heart of science discovery in New Zealand andchange the world for the better.

FIND OUT MORE

info@vuw.ac.nz
www.wgtn.ac.nz/bsc
www.wgtn.ac.nz/scienceCAREER OPPORTUNITIESA BSc provides the ideal foundation for a career in any
scientific area. Employers recognise that Wellington’s
Science graduates, with adaptable skills and the ability tothink critically and creatively about challenging issues, areespecially suited to the jobs of the twenty-first century.

MAJORS
Major

Code

Actuarial Science

ACTS

Artificial Intelligence

AIML

Biology

BIOL

Biotechnology

BTEC

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

CBIO

Chemistry

CHEM

Computer Graphics and Games

CGRG

Computer Science

COMP

Data Science

DATA

Development Studies

DEVE

Ecology and Biodiversity

EBIO

Electronic and Computer Systems

ELCO

Environmental Science

ENSC

SCHOOL SUBJECTS

Environmental Studies

ENVI

It is useful to have studied Science and Mathematics at
NCEA Level 3. Some Science courses have specific NCEA
Level 3 entry requirements, and others have no specified
criteria. You’ll find entry requirements on the subjects andcourses pages (from page 133).

Geography

GEOG

Geology

ESCI

Geophysics

GPHS

Information Systems

INFO

If you feel you haven’t studied enough science atsecondary school or have not met the NCEA (or equivalent)
requirements for a subject, there are alternative pathways
available—our student advisers can give you more
information.

Marine Biology

BMAR

Mathematics

MATH

Physical Geography

PHYG

Physics

PHYS

Psychology

PSYC

Science Communication

SCOM

Space Science

SPCE

Statistics

STAT

You could become a clinical psychologist, conservation
biologist, data scientist, marine scientist, meteorologist,
physicist, or teacher—the possibilities are endless and, in ourchanging world, your future career may not even exist yet.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

POSTGRADUATE STUDY
A BSc may lead to further study at Honours, Master’s, or PhD
level. Postgraduate study is the ideal grounding for a careerin any area of science, from biotechnology to theoreticalphysics, and is a requirement for some careers in science.

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/science/postgraduate

OTHER SUBJECTS
Science in Society (SCIS) is a minor offered in a range of
disciplines and is designed to develop scientific literacy andcommunication of scientific ideas.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Artificial Intelligence (AIML)

Three years of full-time study (or longer if studying part time).

a. Complete five courses at 100 level:

A total of 360 points is required:

AIML 131

at least 270 points must be from courses listed in the
BSc Schedule

COMP 102 or COMP 112

at least 210 points from 200- and 300-level courses

Either ENGR 121 and ENGR 123 or MATH 161 and oneof MATH 177, QUAN 102, or STAT 193.

of the 210 points, at least 150 points from courses
listed in the BSc Schedule

COMP 103b. Complete five courses at 200 level:at least 75 points from 300-level courses listed in the
BSc Schedule

AIML 231, AIML 232

courses listed for other degrees may be counted as
being BSc courses, including:

MATH 177 or STAT 292• maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a BSc major• maximum of 30 points if taken to satisfy a second majorfrom another first degree offered at this university• maximum of 60 points across both these categories
one course in ENGR 121–123, ENGR 142, MATH, PHYS,
QUAN, STAT (or approved equivalent) at any level
the requirements for at least one major subject (seebelow) must be satisfied
300-level courses may only be counted towards one
major (or minor).

Other important information
You may also select a second major or minor for your BSc inundergraduate subject areas for the Bachelor of Architectural
Studies, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of
Design Innovation, and the Bachelor of Science.
For more information about minors, see page 43.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
You must complete major requirements in at least one
major subject as listed below. The requirements listed are
the normal requirements for a major, including prerequisite
courses; statutory requirements are listed in the University’s
Calendar. Many courses have specific prerequisites—checkthe subjects and courses pages (from page 133).
In most cases, but not all, the courses listed in (a) of the
major requirements below are what you need to take in yourfirst year. To find out details of what a course is about andwhen it is taught, refer to the subjects and courses pages(from page 133).

one course from COMP 261, NWEN 241, SWEN 221
one course from DATA 201, DATA 202, ENGR 222.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
AIML 335 or AIML 339
two further courses from AIML 331–335
one further course from AIML 331–338, COMP 361,
DATA 301, DATA 303, DATA 304, SWEN 303, SWEN 304.

Biology (BIOL)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level: BIOL 111, BIOL 113,
BIOL 114, and STAT 193 or equivalent.
b. Complete three courses from BIOL, BMSC, or
BTEC 201–299.
c. Complete courses worth 60 points from BIOL, BMSC, or
BTEC 301–399.
The Biology major is not recommended if you wish toprogress into the Bachelor of Science with Honours(BSc(Hons)) or Master of Science (MSc) in Biological
Sciences. If you’re interested in doing this, you should enrol in
one of the other Biological Sciences majors (Biotechnology,
Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Ecology and Biodiversity, orMarine Biology).

Biotechnology (BTEC)
a. Complete five courses at 100 level: BIOL 111, BTEC 101,
CHEM 114, CHEM 115, and either PHIL 106 or PHIL 361 or
SCIS 211.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
BIOL 241, BTEC 201
two courses from BIOL 236, BIOL 244, BIOL 252,
CHEM 201, CHEM 205.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level:

Actuarial Science (ACTS)
a. Complete six courses at 100 level: ACCY 130, ECON 130,
ECON 141, MATH 142, MATH 151 (or at least a B+ in
QUAN 111), MATH 177.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level: ACTS 201, ECON 201,
FINA 201 or FINA 202, MATH 277.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level: ACTS 301, either
FINA 303 or 306, STAT 335, and one further course from
ACTS 336, FINA 303, FINA 306, MATH 377.

BTEC 301, SCIE 310
one course from BIOL 340, BMSC 301, BMSC 334,
BMSC 339, CHEM 301, CHEM 305.

Cell and Molecular Bioscience (CBIO)a. Complete four courses at 100 level: BIOL 111, BIOL 113,
BIOL 114, CHEM 114.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level: BIOL 241, BIOL 243,
BIOL 244, BIOL 252.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level:
BIOL 340, BMSC 339
one course from BMSC 334, BMSC 335, BMSC 343,
BMSC 354, BTEC 301.

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Chemistry (CHEM)†
a. Complete four courses at 100 level:
CHEM 114, CHEM 115
one course in MATH or PHYS
one course from BIOL 111, BMSC 117, BTEC 101,ESCI 111, ESCI 112, GEOG 114.
b. Complete five courses at 200 level: CHEM 201,
CHEM 202, CHEM 203, CHEM 205‡, CHEM 206.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level from CHEM 301,
CHEM 302, CHEM 303, CHEM 305, CHEM 306.
The requirement for CHEM 205 will be waived for students
completing majors in both CHEM and PHYS.
‡†Courses are subject to change for 2023.

Computer Graphics and Games (CGRG)
a. Complete the following courses at 100 level:
CGRA 151
COMP 102 or COMP 112
COMP 103
DSDN 102 or COMP 132
either ENGR 121 and ENGR 123 or MATH 151 andMATH 161.
b. Complete the following courses at 200 level:
CGRA 252
COMP 261 or SWEN 221
NWEN 241
one course from ANFX 201, CGRA 259, MATH 245
one course from ENGR 123, MATH 161, MATH 251.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level:
CGRA 359
two further courses from CGRA 300–399, SWEN 303.

Computer Science (COMP)
a. Complete the following courses at 100 level:
COMP 102 or COMP 112

b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
DATA 201, DATA 202
one course from MATH 277, QUAN 203, STAT 292
one further course from COMP 261, GEOG 215,
INFO 206 (or INFO 264), MATH 245, MATH 251,
MATH 261, MATH 277, PHIL 269, QUAN 201,
QUAN 203, STAT 292, STAT 293.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
DATA 301, DATA 303, COMP 309
one course from DATA 304–399, COMP 307, ECON 303,
GEOG 315, INFO 304, INFO 307, INFO 310, INFO 311,
MARK 317, MATH 353, MGMT 315, MGMT 316,
STAT 391, STAT 392, STAT 394, SWEN 304.
**Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

Development Studies (DEVE)
a. Complete three courses at 100 level: GEOG 112 andone approved regional-based course and one approved
subject-based course.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: GEOG 212 andone approved regional-based course and one approved
subject-based course.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level: GEOG 312,GEOG 316, and one approved 300-level course.
Lists of approved regional- and subject-based courses are on
page 159 and online. GEOG 324 and GEOG 325 are strongly
recommended for anyone interested in development studies
research practice. These courses are required for the GEOG
and PHYG majors, so if you’re taking Development Studies asa double major with one of these majors, you cannot countthese courses as part of the Development Studies major.
This major requires careful planning. We recommend you lookat the Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences website(www.wgtn.ac.nz/development-studies) and talk to a student
adviser.

Ecology and Biodiversity (EBIO)COMP 103

a. Complete four courses at 100 level: BIOL 111, BIOL 113,
BIOL 114, STAT 193.

either ENGR 121 and ENGR 123 or MATH 161 and oneof MATH 177 or QUAN 102 or STAT 193.

b. Complete four courses at 200 level: BIOL 222, BIOL 227,
BIOL 228, BIOL 241.

b. Complete four courses at 200 level: COMP 261, and threefurther courses from CGRA, COMP, CYBR, NWEN, or
SWEN 200–299.

c. Complete three courses at 300 level: BIOL 327 and two
further courses from BIOL 325, BIOL 328, BIOL 329.

c. Complete 60 points at 300 level:

Electronic and Computer Systems (ELCO)

two courses from SWEN, NWEN 300–399
30 further points from AIML, CGRA, COMP, CYBR,
NWEN, SWEN 300–399.

Data Science (DATA)**a. Complete three courses at 100 level:
DATA 101
one course from COMP 102, COMP 112, COMP 132,
INFO 102
one course from MATH 177, QUAN 102, STAT 193.

a. Complete five courses at 100 level:
either COMP 102 or COMP 112
either MATH 142 and MATH 151 or ENGR 121 and
ENGR 122
either ENGR 141 and ENGR 142 or PHYS 114 andPHYS 115.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
EEEN 202, EEEN 203, EEEN 204
one course from AIML 231, EEEN 201–299, ENGR 201,
NWEN 241.
c. Complete four courses from EEEN 301–399, RESE 321,
RESE 322.
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Environmental Science (ENSC)

Geophysics—Meteorology (GPHS)

This must be studied with a second major from Biology,
Chemistry, Ecology and Biodiversity, Geography, Geology,
Geophysics, Marine Biology, Mathematics, PhysicalGeography, Physics, or Statistics.

a. Complete six courses at 100 level:a. Complete four courses from BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG,
MATH, PHYS, STAT 100–199, including: STAT 193 and one
course in MATH.
b. Complete GEOG 214 and courses worth 40 points from
BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, MATH, PHYS, STAT 200–299(in addition to those required by the partner major).
c. Complete courses worth 60 points at 300 level, including:
ENSC 301
either ENSC 302 or ENSC 303
further approved 300-level course(s).

Environmental Studies (ENVI)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level: GEOG 112, GEOG 114,
STAT 193 or QUAN 102; one course from ESCI 111,
MAOR 123, POLS 111, PUBL 113.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level:
GEOG 214MAOR 216
one further course from GEOG 200–299.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level:
GEOG 314
courses worth at least 40 further points from:
MAOR 301, PUBL 307, GEOG 300–399, SCIS 300–399.

Geography (GEOG)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level: ESCI 111, GEOG 112,
GEOG 114, STAT 193 or equivalent.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: GEOG 215,
GEOG 217, and one course from GEOG 212, GEOG 214,GEOG 216, GEOG 222.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
GEOG 324, GEOG 325
one course from GEOG 312–316 or GEOG 322
one further course from GEOG 300–399.

Geology (GEOL)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level:
ESCI 111, ESCI 112
one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT
one further course from CHEM 113–115,
MATH 141–177, PHYS 114, PHYS 115, STAT 193.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level: ESCI 202, ESCI 203,ESCI 204, ESCI 241.
c. Complete five courses at 300 level: ESCI 301, ESCI 302,
ESCI 341, ESCI 342; and either ESCI 303 or ESCI 305.

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either COMP 102 or COMP 112 or COMP 132
either ESCI 111 or ESCI 112
either MATH 142 and MATH 151 or ENGR 121 and
ENGR 122
either PHYS 114 and PHYS 115 or ENGR 141 and
ENGR 142.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
two courses from ENGR 222, MATH 200–299 (notincluding MATH 261)
two courses from PHYS 200–299.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
MATH 322, MATH 323
two further courses from DATA, MATH, or
PHYS 300–399.

Geophysics—Solid Earth (GPHS)
a. Complete five courses at 100 level:
either COMP 102 or COMP 112 or COMP 132
ESCI 112
either MATH 142 and MATH 151 or ENGR 121 and
ENGR 122
either PHYS 114 and PHYS 115 or PHYS 114 andPHYS 131 or ENGR 141 and ENGR 142.
b. Complete five courses at 200 level:
ESCI 203
one course from PHYS 200–299
two further courses from ESCI 241, DATA 202,
ENGR 222, MATH 200–299 (not including MATH 261),
PHYS 200–299.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level: ESCI 305, ESCI 344,
MATH 323, and one further course from ESCI, MATH or
PHYS 300–399.

Information Systems (INFO)**a. Complete three courses at 100 level: INFO 101, INFO 102(or one of COMP 102, COMP 112, COMP 132), INFO 103.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level: INFO 201, INFO 202,
INFO 203.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level: one course fromINFO 301–304, and two further courses from INFO 301–399.
If you are completing a major in Information Systems, you may
obtain a specialisation in Business Analysis, IT Solutions, orOrganisational Data. Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/bcom for more
information.
**Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

Marine Biology (BMAR)

Science Communication (SCOM)

a. Complete four courses at 100 level: BIOL 111, BIOL 113,
BIOL 114, STAT 193.

a. Complete two courses at 100 level: COMS 101, SCIS 101.

b. Complete four courses at 200 level: BIOL 227, BIOL 228,
BIOL 271, STAT 292.
c. Complete three courses at 300 level:c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
SCIS 311

BIOL 371, BIOL 372

one course from CREW 352, SCIS 314

either BIOL 370 or BIOL 373.

one further course from SCIS 200–399

Mathematics (MATH)
a. Complete three courses at 100 level: MATH 142,
MATH 151, MATH 161.
bb. Complete three courses at 200 level: COMS 201,SCIS 211, SCIS 213.

Complete one course from: COMP 100–199, DATA 202,
ENGR 222, MATH 245, STAT 293.

c. Complete eight courses from MATH 200–399, of which atleast four courses must be from MATH 300–399.

Physical Geography (PHYG)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level:
ESCI 111, GEOG 114
either ESCI 112 or GEOG 112
one course in MATH, PHYS, QUAN, STAT.
b. Complete three courses at 200 level:at least 15 further points from COMS 300–399 or
SCIS 300–399.

Space Science (SPCE)
a. Complete four courses at 100 level:
SPCE 101, SPCE 102
one course from COMP 102, COMP 112, or COMP 132
one course from ENGR 121, MATH 132, MATH 141,
MATH 142, or QUAN 111.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level: SPCE 201, SPCE 245(or PHYS 245), DATA 201, and GEOG 215
c. Complete four courses at 300 level: SPCE 301, SPCE 345,
GEOG 315; and one course from ESCI 305, SCIS 311, or
SPCE 360.

GEOG 222

Statistics (STAT)

two courses from GEOG 215, GEOG 220, GEOG 224.

a. Complete either MATH 177 or STAT 193 and one further
course from MATH 100–199 or STAT 100–199.

c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
GEOG 324, GEOG 325
two courses from GEOG 318, GEOG 319, GEOG 321.

Physics (PHYS)†
a. Complete four courses at 100 level: MATH 142, MATH 151,
PHYS 114, PHYS 115.
b. Complete five courses at 200 level:
MATH 243, PHYS 221, PHYS 222, PHYS 223
one further course from EEEN 201–204,
PHYS 201–299‡.

b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
either STAT 292 and STAT 293 or MATH 243 andMATH 277
two further 200-level Science courses.
c. Complete four courses at 300 level:
STAT 332 or STAT 393
one further course from STAT 300–399
two further courses at 300 level from DATA 303,DATA 304, MATH, or STAT.

c. Complete four courses at 300 level: PHYS 304, PHYS 305,
PHYS 307, PHYS 345.
The requirement for one further course will be waived forstudents completing majors in both PHYS and CHEM.
‡†

Courses are subject to change for 2023.

Psychology (PSYC)
a. Complete three courses at 100 level: PSYC 121, PSYC 122,
STAT 193.
b. Complete four courses at 200 level:
PSYC 232, PSYC 242
either PSYC 221 or PSYC 248
either PSYC 231 or PSYC 233.
c. Complete four courses from PSYC 300–399.
Students are not able to do a double major in Psychology(PSYC) and Educational Psychology (EDPS).

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DEGREE EXAMPLES
BSc majoring in Marine Biology and Data Science
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

BIOL 113
15 points

BIOL 111
15 points

BIOL 228
20 points

BIOL 227
20 points

BIOL 370
20 points

BIOL 372
15 points

BIOL 114
15 points

STAT 193
15 points

STAT 292
15 points

BIOL 271
20 points

BIOL 371
20 points

DATA 301
15 points

DATA 101
15 points

COMP 132
15 points

DATA 202
15 points

DATA 20115 points

DATA 303
15 points

DATA 300 level
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

STAT 293
15 points

DATA 302
15 points

Elective
15 points

60 points

60 points

70 points

70 points

60 points

50 points

120 points

120 points

130 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 370

BSc majoring in Geography and Science Communication
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

ESCI 111
15 points

GEOG 112
15 points

GEOG 212
20 points

GEOG 215
20 points

GEOG 324
10 points

GEOG 325
10 points

GEOG 114
15 points

STAT 193
15 points

SCIS 211
15 points

GEOG 217
20 points

GEOG 300 level
20 points

GEOG 300 level
20 points

COMS 101
20 points

Elective
15 points

COMS 201
20 points

SCIS 213
15 points

SCIS 311
15 points

SCIS 300 level
15 points

SCIS 101
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

SCIS 300 level
15 points

SCIS 300 level
15 points

65 points

60 points

70 points

60 points

60 points

125 points

55 points
125 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 370

BSc majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Psychology
YEAR 1YEAR 2

YEAR 3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

1/3

2/3

CHEM 114
15 points

CHEM 115
15 points

CHEM 20115 points

CHEM 20315 points

CHEM 301
15 points

CHEM 302
15 points

MATH 141
15 points

BIOL 111
15 points

CHEM 202
15 points

CHEM 205
15 points

CHEM 303
15 points

CHEM 306
15 points

PSYC 121
15 points

PSYC 122
15 points

CHEM 206
15 points

PSYC 200 level
15 points

CHEM 305
15 points

Elective
15 points

Elective
15 points

STAT 193
15 points

PSYC 232
15 points

PSYC 200 level
15 points

Elective
15 points

PSYC 300 level
15 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

60 points

120 points

120 points

120 points
Total points required: 360
Total points completed: 360

Key:

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“At the end of my degree, I took part in the summer research scholarship programme.
Through the programme, I worked directly with the economic intelligence unit in the
Ministry for Primary Industries. Working with the team gave me fantastic on-the-job
experience in the professional world. At the end of the project, I was offered, andaccepted, a full-time role in the team.”

OLIVER JARVISGRADUATE, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJORING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICSPROGRAMME MANAGER, VACCINE ALLIANCE AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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PRIMARY AND SECONDARYTEACHEREDUCATION
Teaching at primary and secondary levels is a rewarding
career. Pre-service teacher education gives you theknowledge needed to excel in the classroom, and teachers
can use their specialised skills to inspire and teach future
generations.
You can follow one of two pathways at Te Herenga Waka to
become a primary or secondary teacher. You will need tocomplete an undergraduate degree first, then apply to enrol
in the one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary or
Secondary) or the Master of Teaching and Learning(Primary or Secondary).
For entry into any teaching programme, you will need to
be assessed and accepted by the Wellington Faculty of
Education as suitable for the teaching profession. This
involves meeting set criteria, having supportive referees anda satisfactory police check, making declarations about any
health or disability issues, and taking part successfully in a
selection meeting that will include an interview and literacy
and numeracy testing.
All students must meet English language competency
requirements set by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa
New Zealand. If you have completed your secondary andtertiary education in New Zealand, you would meet therequirements already.
We recommend that you seek advice on planning yourundergraduate pathway to a teacher education qualification.

TeachNext
TeachNext is a group for students who arecompleting an undergraduate degree atthe University and planning to complete
a teacher education programme. It meetsregularly for information sessions, talks fromeducation-sector speakers, education- andteaching-focused events, and specificsupport for the selection process. You canalso connect with staff from the Wellington
Faculty of Education, who will answer
questions about a teaching career.

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FIND OUT MORE

info@vuw.ac.nz
www.wgtn.ac.nz/education

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TEACHING
The Pōkairua Paetahi Whakaako (Te Kōhungahunga)—
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education),
Pōkairua Paetahi Whakaako (Kura Tuatahi)—Graduate
Diploma of Teaching (Primary), and the Pōkairua Paetahi
Whakaako (Kura Tuarua)—Graduate Diploma of Teaching(Secondary) are one-year full-time programmes offeredon campus or online and include 16 weeks of teachingexperience in schools or early childhood centres dependingon the programme. To enter these programmes, you musthave completed an undergraduate degree.
If you want to be a secondary teacher, you needappropriate-level study in at least two teaching subjects inyour degree, although one teaching subject in high demand
may be sufficient. One of your teaching subjects should be
your major and the other taken to at least 200 level.

MASTER OF TEACHING AND
LEARNING
The Tohu Paerua Ako (Kura Tuatahi)—Master of Teaching and
Learning (Primary) and the Tohu Paerua Ako (Kura Tuarua)—
Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) are integrated
internship models combining theory and practice that will
give you the opportunity to study primary or secondary
teacher education while based in a school. You will complete
the qualification full time over 10 months of study. To gain
entry to the programme, you must have completed athree-year Bachelor-level degree and should have a grade
average of at least a B in the final year of study. If you want
to be a secondary teacher, you should major in a teachingsubject in your undergraduate degree.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Early childhood teaching

Graduates are eligible for registration with the TeachingCouncil Aotearoa New Zealand and to teach in New Zealandprimary and secondary schools. The combination of
specialist subject knowledge and teaching skills isparticularly attractive to employers, not only in schools but
also in a range of other careers.

Any undergraduate degree can be used as the basis foradmission to the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early
Childhood Education). If you are planning your undergraduate
degree with the intention of undertaking a teacher
education programme in the future, you should embrace
the opportunity to study a broad base of curriculum areas,
including mathematics, science, social science, andte reo Māori.



www.wgtn.ac.nz/careers

POSTGRADUATE STUDY
Completion of a teaching programme can lead to further
study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCertEd) and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education(PGDipEd). The Wellington Faculty of Education also offers a
Master of Education (MEd), a Doctor of Education (EdD), anda Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD).



www.wgtn.ac.nz/education/postgraduate

SCHOOL SUBJECTS
Subjects to study at school are those relevant to the subjects
you are planning to teach.

PATHWAYS
To equip yourself to be the best teacher you can be, it is agood idea to think carefully about your choice of courses inyour undergraduate degree.
Think of your tertiary education as a complete journey
towards preparing yourself to teach. You can explore youroptions for undergraduate degrees from page 42.
You may need to include different subjects in yourundergraduate degree, depending on whether you aim toteach at primary or secondary level. There are some coursesthat are useful no matter which level you wish to teach—you
can include some of these if you have space for elective
courses within your undergraduate degree.
Subject

Course code

Education

EDUC 101, EDUC 141, EDUC 117, EDUC 136

Pacific Studies

PASI 101, SAMO 101

Science

SCIE 101

Statistics

STAT 193

Te Reo Māori

MAOR 101, MAOR 102

Writing

WRIT 101

Useful subjects to prepare yourself for an early childhood
education teaching programme include those that develop
your knowledge on the broader context of education andsociety. A major in Education is a good option for thoseconsidering early childhood teaching.

Primary teaching
Any undergraduate degree can be used as the basis foradmission to primary teaching programmes. If you areplanning your undergraduate degree with the intention ofundertaking a teacher education programme in the future,
you should embrace the opportunity to study a broad baseof curriculum areas, including mathematics, science, social
science, and te reo Māori.
Useful subjects to prepare yourself for a primary teaching
programme include those related to areas of the New Zealandschool curriculum, and those that develop your knowledge on
the broader context of education and society. Suggestions ofsubjects offered at the University include:
Cultural Anthropology

Mathematics

BiologyMedia Studies

ChemistryMusic

Computer Science

New Zealand Sign
Language

Design
Early Childhood
Education

Physics

Education

Public Policy

English LiteratureFilm

Sāmoan / Matā‛upu
tau Sāmoa

Geography

Sociology

History

Statistics

Languages

Te Reo Māori

Linguistics

TheatrePsychology

Subjects such as Early Childhood Education, Education,
Mathematics, New Zealand Sign Language, Pacificlanguages, Psychology, Statistics, and Te Reo Māori will be
particularly useful for those wishing to undertake a primaryteacher education programme.

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Secondary teaching

Curriculum area

Teaching subjects offered at
the University

EnglishEnglish Literature

Learning Languages

Chinese, French, German, Japanese,Māori Studies*, Sāmoan Studies /Matā‘upu tau Sāmoa, Spanish, Te Reo
Māori

The Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) offers thefollowing curriculum areas that relate to teaching subjects
you can study at the University: English, Languages (Te Reo
Māori), Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology),
and Social Sciences (Geography, History). Note that not all
subjects will be offered every year, as they are dependent
on the availability of academic mentors at the University andteacher mentors in schools.

Mathematics andStatistics

Econometrics†, Mathematics, Statistics

The Arts (Drama,
Visual Art, Music)

Theatre, Design Innovation, Music

Science (Biology,
Physics, Chemistry)

Biology, Biotechnology, Cell andMolecular Bioscience, Chemistry,
Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental
Science, Environmental Studies, Marine
Biology, Physics

The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) is offered incurriculum areas that relate to teaching subjects listed below.

Social Sciences(Accounting,Economics,
Geography, History,Media Studies, andSocial Studies)

Accounting, Development Studies,
Economics, Environmental Studies,
Geography, History, Media Studies,
Physical Geography

Technology

Computer Science, Electronic andComputer Systems, Design Innovation

If you want to teach at secondary level, you should include
the subjects you wish to teach in your undergraduate degree.
You should choose teaching subjects that relate to the
New Zealand school curriculum areas. We recommend thatyou take one teaching subject as a major, and another to atleast 200 level.

*Must include Te Reo Māori courses to at least 200 level.
†
Courses only, not a major.

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“I am passionate about the impact that positive Māori role models can have on rangatahi
Māori. I witnessed this first-hand in my own secondary school education, where there
were strong Māori role models who influenced me to pursue higher education. I decided
to study secondary teacher education at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of
Wellington because, being Māori, it was important that I took every opportunity to gain thefoundational knowledge I needed to begin carving a pathway for the future of my whānau,hapū, and iwi. Te Herenga Waka was the whānau that both challenged my thinking andoffered me a sense of belonging.”

KEALYN MARSHALL(Te Whānau-a-Apanui, Ngā Ruahine, Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Pamoana, Te Atihaunui-ā-Paparangi)
GRADUATE, BACHELOR OF ARTS IN TE REO MĀORI AND BACHELOR OF TEACHINGTEACHER OF TE REO MĀORI, MĀORI PERFORMING ARTS, AND ECONOMICS AT NEWLANDS COLLEGE

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SUBJECTS
AND COURSES
Subject and course information

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SUBJECT AND COURSE
INFORMATIONIn this section is a full list of the undergraduate subjects
taught at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of
Wellington, along with the first-year course options available,
related subjects, and what careers they may lead to. Using
this information, you’ll be able to plan your degree based onyour interests and career goals.

CHOOSING YOUR COURSES
To find out which courses you need to take, check thedegree pages of this guide from page 41. This will tell you
which courses are required for your major(s) and degree.
Courses are subject to change—check our website for
up-to-date information. Statutory requirements are listed
in the University Calendar, available online atwww.wgtn.ac.nz/calendar
Next, look up the courses in this section of the guide.
Here you can read about the course content, points, entry
requirements (if applicable), and trimester offerings.

Course title

ENGR 110Trimester

15 POINTS (2/3)

Engineering Modelling and Design
This course introduces the role of modelling in theengineering design process. Different modelling techniques
will be presented and techniques for evaluating each that
can aid design decisions will be demonstrated. Practicalwork will support the learning of different modelling andsimulation techniques.
(P) COMP 102 or 112 and ENGR 101.
Prerequisite

Potential careers have been included as a general guide,
but many of the professions listed may require advanced
degrees or additional training.

TRIMESTERS
The year is divided into three trimesters.
Trimester 1 (1/3)

February to July

Trimester 2 (2/3)

July to November

Trimester 3 (3/3)

November to February

A course usually takes one trimester to complete. Most
students study during Trimesters 1 and 2; only a small
number of students choose to study during Trimester 3.

Trimester 3 study

UNDERSTANDING COURSES
Course code

School leavers should enrol in their chosen courses by
10 December 2022 to ensure a place in their preferredcourses. All courses listed are offered on the basis ofsufficient resources and student demand.

Trimester 3 (sometimes referred to as Summer School) starts
in November 2022 and runs through to February 2023.
Courses start in November or January, so there’s plentyof flexibility. Study over summer and start a new degree,complete your degree faster, or take a course in a subject
that interests you.



FIND OUT MORE ABOUT COURSES
From October 2022, you can check 2023 courses on the
online course finder to find the following information:
when the lectures are

Course description

where the lectures are

Most 100-level courses are available to all students who gain
admission to the University. Some, however, have additional
entry requirements. These are indicated below the relevant
course entry.
(C) = Corequisite: a course you must study at the same timeas this course, if not already passed.
(D) = Double-labelled course: these courses are directly
equivalent.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/trimester-threewhat the course is about and how it is assessed
who the course coordinators arewhat the prerequisites are for 200- and 300-levelcourses—check these to ensure you take the rightcourses at 100 level to progress in that subject.
Courses and entry requirements listed in this section are
subject to change, so be sure to check the course finder for
up-to-date information.

(P) = Prerequisite: a course you must have passed before youcan enrol in this course.

(X) = Restriction: if you have passed a course listed as a
restriction, then you can’t take this course.

PLAN YOUR PROGRAMME

Some courses, including a few at 100 level, are limited in
the number of students who can be catered for. These
courses tend to fill up fast, so you need to enrol in themas early as you can. These courses are listed atwww.wgtn.ac.nz/limited-entry

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www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses

Spend some time considering what you want to do so
you can plan a programme that keeps your options open.
You can get assistance in planning your programme fromTe Kahupapa—Future Students’ team.

0800 04 04 04
future-students@vuw.ac.nz

SUBJECT AND COURSE GUIDE
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Actuarial Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Animation and Visual Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Architecture History and Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Art History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Artificial Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Asian Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Biomedical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Biotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Building Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Business Ethics and Sustainability Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Cell and Molecular Bioscience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Chinese.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Classical Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Classical Studies, Greek, and Latin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Commercial Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Communication Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Computer Graphics and Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Computer Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Creative Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Criminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cultural Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cybersecurity Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Data Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Design for Social Innovation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Development Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Early Childhood Teacher Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Earth Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  161Ecology and Biodiversity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  161Econometrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  161Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Educational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Electrical and Electronic Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Electronic and Computer Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Employability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
English Literature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Environmental Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Fashion Design Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Game Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170Gender and Sexuality Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  172Geophysics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  172German. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173Global Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  174Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175Health Informatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176Health Promotion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  177Health Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  177History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  177Note: All courses listed in this guide are subject to change.

Human Resource Management and Employment Relations. . . . . . . . .  178Humanities and Social Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Industrial Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178Information Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  179Innovation and Entrepreneurship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Instrumental/Vocal Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Interaction Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Intercultural Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Interior Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181International Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181International Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Jazz Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Landscape Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Language and Culture Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Latin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Linguistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Literary and Creative Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Māori Resource Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Māori Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Marine Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  187Marketing Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
Media Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Media Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Midwifery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  191Modern Language Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
New Zealand Sign Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Pacific Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Photographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Physical Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197Physics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197Political Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Political Science and International Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Project Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Public Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Religious Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Sāmoan Studies / Matā‘upu tau Sāmoa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Science Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Science in Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Social Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Sociology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Software Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Sonic Arts and Music Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Space Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  205Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Sustainable Engineering Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Taxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Te Reo Māori . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). . . . 207
Text Technologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Tourism Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Writing (Academic and Professional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

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ACCOUNTING

Related subjects

See page 70 for major requirements.

Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Information Systems,
Management, Taxation

From New York to Beijing, when business people meet, thelanguage they speak is accounting. In public office or private
business, from the New Zealand Treasury to multinational
corporations and large not-for-profits, accounting is afundamental skill used in organisations.
Accounting is one of the core BCom subjects. Any BCom
student intending to advance in accounting or taxation
should take ACCY 130 and ACCY 131 in their first year. Other
ACCY courses offer expertise in all aspects of the subject:from data analytics and accounting for sustainability, totransparency in government finance. Te Herenga Waka—
Victoria University of Wellington’s training will enable you tounderstand the language of organisations and turn it to youradvantage anywhere in the world and in any career
you choose.
To become a professional accountant, you need to join
a professional accounting body. At the University, you
can meet the academic requirements for membership of
the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand bycompleting a BCom with a major in Accounting (including thespecified courses). The University also offers pathways tomeet the academic requirements of CPA Australia and theChartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK, and the
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.
Students intending to meet these requirements need to also
take ECON 141 in their first year. FINA 101 is not required.

First-year courses
ACCY 130

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Accounting for Accountability and Decision Making
An introduction to accounting for students not intending toadvance in Accounting or Taxation. The course covers theuse and social impact of accounting information, both withinorganisations and in external reporting.

ACCY 131

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Fundamentals of Accounting
The preparation, assurance, and analysis of internal andexternal accounting information.

200-level courses
ACCY 223
ACCY 225
ACCY 231

Management Accounting
Introduction to Accounting Systems
Financial Accounting

300-level courses
ACCY 302
ACCY 306
ACCY 307
ACCY 308
ACCY 314
ACCY 317
ACCY 320
ACCY 330

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Advanced Management Accounting
Data Analytics for Financial Statements
Government Accounting and Finance
Advanced Financial Accounting
Accounting and Society
Accounting Information Systems
Special Topic
Auditing

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Careers
Accountant, auditor, business analyst, business planner,financial controller, financial accountant, financial planner,
forensic accountant, management accountant, tax adviser.

ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
See pages 70 and 122 for major requirements.
We live in a world in which we are increasingly conscious ofrisks, whether from natural hazards such as earthquakes andstorms, personal risks related to health, disease, and lifestyle,or financial risks related to investment or asset management.
Therefore, the need to analyse, forecast, and manage risk iseven more important. Actuarial Science concerns the models
and methods for undertaking this analysis, which comeprimarily from economics, mathematics, and statistics.
Professional actuaries are traditionally involved insuperannuation, insurance, and banking, but there is
growing demand for actuarial skills across a diverse rangeof business disciplines such as management consultancy,
investment, finance, and stockbroking as well as in the areasof government, education, health, and software development.
Students enrolling in this major, available in both the BComand BSc, may consider taking it alongside a second major in
Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or Statistics. Graduates
will be well prepared to become qualified actuaries or toenter a range of risk-management environments.

First-year courses
ACCY 130
ECON 130
ECON 141
MATH 142
MATH 151
MATH 177

Accounting for Decision Making
Microeconomic Principles
Macroeconomic Principles
Calculus 1B
Algebra (or at least a B+ in QUAN 111)
Probability and Decision Modelling

200-level courses
ACTS 201
ECON 201
FINA 201
FINA 202
MATH 277

Financial Mathematics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Introduction to Corporate FinanceIntroduction to Investments
Mathematical Statistics

300-level courses
ACTS 301
ACTS 336
FINA 303
FINA 306
MATH 377
STAT 335

Actuarial Science
General Insurance Techniques
Derivatives
Financial Economics
Probability and Random Processes
Statistical Models for Actuarial Science

Related subjects
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Global Studies,Management, Mathematics, Social Policy, Statistics

Careers
Roles in actuarial science, banking, business analysis,computational modelling, data analysis, data mining,
database coordination, demography, economic analysis,
financial analysis, financial risk management, funds
management, government analysis, industry regulation,
investment banking, management consultancy, planning andperformance analysis, policy analysis, risk analysis.

ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS
See page 82 for major requirements.
Blend your creativity with emerging technologies andlearn how to bring stories to life through animation andvisual effects. Gain skills in cutting-edge technology andconceptual development while using problem-basedlearning, case-study analysis, and undertaking project work.
New Zealand’s award-winning film and visual effects industry
is centred in Wellington and, with our strong links to theindustry, you’ll have the opportunity to study with experts.
The BDI in Animation and Visual Effects is a three-year programme,
leading into a one-year Master of Design Technology (MDT).

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, andpoints values.
See Design.

Related subjects
Art History, Computer Graphics and Games, Computer
Science, Design for Social Innovation, Electronic andComputer Systems, Engineering, Film, Industrial Design,
Interaction Design, Media Design, Music, Software Engineering

Careers
Animation and Visual Effects focuses on visual effects forfilm, but the skills graduates gain will also see them wellplaced to take up careers in newly emerging fields of virtualand augmented reality, game design, web broadcasting, andother forms of new media.

ARCHITECTURE
See page 49 for major requirements.
Architects imagine, create, design, and build the public
places, homes, and workplaces we inhabit and they address
the cultural and spiritual significance of these creations.
They inspire with their aesthetic innovation and their visions
for cities of the future. Architecture explores design as anintegrated problem-solving process that results in a creativesynthesis of concept, aesthetics, function, and technology.
Studying Architecture gives you a thorough grounding inarchitectural design, with the ability to address and integratea broad range of related areas. You will gain knowledgeof the history and theory of the built environment that we
inhabit, develop an understanding of sustainable design
solutions within the built environment, study structural
systems, materials, and construction techniques, anddevelop an ability to consider human environmental impact
within buildings and how this can affect comfort, efficiency,
mood, and meaning.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

The BAS in Architecture is a three-year programme, leading
into a two-year Master of Architecture (Professional) for
students wishing to become professional architects. In yourfirst year, you’ll share the same courses as Architecture
History and Theory, Building Science, Interior Architecture,and Landscape Architecture students. The second andthird years are discipline focused, comprising a series ofstudio-based courses together with courses in architectural
history and theory, communication, building technology, andprofessional studies.
The BAS can be taken with a specialisation in Māori Design
and Environments for the following majors only: Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. In yoursecond or third year, you’ll be able to study dedicatedcourses such as SARC 216 Mātauranga Māori and the Built
and Natural Environment I and SARC 313 Mātauranga Māoriand the Built and Natural Environment II. These courses willcomplement existing course content, allowing you to focus
on specific approaches underpinned by mātauranga Māori inrelation to the built and natural environments.
Our programme encourages cross-disciplinary study within
the Wellington School of Architecture, in order to prepare
graduates to practise effectively, think critically, and become
leaders in their fields nationally and internationally.

BAS and BBSc courses
Refer to page 48 (BAS) and page 64 (BBSc) for informationon the core courses for each major.

First-year courses
SARC 111

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Design Processes / He Timatanga Kōrero
mō Ngā Mahi Whakarākei
Studio-based projects introduce concepts and processes
used in human environments. These concepts and processes
are examined in relation to the physical, social, and culturalcontexts in which designers operate.

SARC 112

15 POINTS (2/3)

Design Processes / Ngā Tukanga
Studio-based projects explore how abstract conceptsof formal and spatial composition can be used to create
habitable places. Discipline-specific modules introduce
concepts and processes that are particular to architecture,interior architecture, and landscape architecture.
(P) SARC 111.

SARC 121

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Built Environment Technology /He Timatanga Kōrero mō Ngā Whare Hangahanga
The scientific and technological contexts within which thebuilt environment developed. An introduction to the forces ofnature, structures, construction, environmental science, andhow users interact with buildings. Reference will be made tohistorical as well as contemporary technologies.

SARC 122

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Environmental Design Sciences /He Timatanga Kōrero mō te Taiao Hoahoa
An introduction to the fundamental principles ofenvironmentally sensitive design, with respect to both interior
and exterior designed environments (and their interactions).
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SARC 131

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Sustainability in the Designed Environment /He Timatanga Kōrero mō Te Whakaora i Te Taiao Hangahanga
The definitions and macro contexts of sustainability,emphasising the roles, responsibilities, and opportunities
for professionals in the designed and built environment. The
course covers climate and microclimate, resources, materials,
production, environmental impact, and social equity.

SARC 151

15 POINTS (1/3)

LAND 211^

LAND 212^

LAND 221^

LAND 222^

Introduction to Design History and Theory / He Timatanga
Kōrero mō Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho i te ao Whakarākei
Introduction to the major historical and theoretical influences
shaping the contemporary built environment.

SARC 161

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Design Communication / He Timatanga
Kōrero mō Te Mahi Ngātahi i Te Ao Whakarākei
Studio-based projects introduce principles, media, andtechniques used in the representation of three-dimensional
design concepts. The studio component emphasises
conventions for describing formal and spatial subjects inscaled drawings, physical models, digital models, and text.

SARC 162

15 POINTS (2/3)

Design Communication / Te Whakarākei me te Mahi
Ngātahi
Studio-based projects explore principles, media, andtechniques used in the representation of two- andthree-dimensional design concepts. Students are introduced
to the communication conventions of architecture, building
science, interior architecture, and landscape architecture.

200-level courses
ARCI 211^
ARCI 212^

ARCI 222^
ARCI 251^
BILD 222^

BILD 231^
BILD 232
BILD 251
BILD 261^

BILD 262

INTA 211^
INTA 212^
INTA 251^
INTA 261^

LAND 251^

Architecture Design I / Te Whakarākei Whare I
Architecture Design Integration I /Te Whakakotahitanga o ngā Tikanga Whakarākei
Whare I
Structural Systems for Architecture /Te Whakamahinga o ngā Rauemi mō Hoahoanga
History and Theory of Architecture / Ngā Kōrero
Tuku Iho
Structural Systems for Building Science /Te Whakamahinga o ngā Rauemi mō Hanga
Pūtaiao
Environmental Engineering Systems / Ngā
Tikanga Pūngao
Sustainable Architecture / Ngā Whare Toitū
History of Building Technology / Ngā
Whanaketanga a te Ao Hangahanga
Building Project Management Economics /Te Whakahaere i te Ōhanga o ngā Mahi
Waihanga Whare
Building Project Management Cost Planning /Te Whakahaere me te Whakamahere ā-utu i ngā
Mahi Waihanga WhareInterior Architecture Studio I / Te Taupuni Mahi
Whakaniko ki Rō Whare I
Interior Architecture Studio II / Te Taupuni Mahi
Whakaniko ki Rō Whare II
History of Interior Architecture / Ngā Mahi
Tuku Iho
Drawing and Modelling for Interior Architecture /Te Whakatinanatanga o ngā Mahi Whakaniko Whare

LAND 261^

SARC 214SARC 216
SARC 221
SARC 223
SARC 261

Landscape Architecture Design Studio I /Te Taupuni Mahi Pokepoke, Whakarākei hoki
i a Papa-tūā-nuku I
Landscape Architecture Design Studio II / Ngā
Mahi Whakarākei me ngā Mahi Pokepoke
i a Papa-tūā-nuku II
Landscape Architecture Sites and Systems /Ngā Tikanga me ngā Tukanga Pokepoke,
Whakarākei hoki i a Papa-tūā-nuku
Landscape Architecture Technology: Landform
Manipulation and Construction / Ngā Hangarau
Pokepoke, Whakarākei hoki i a Papa-tūā-nuku:
Te AuahaLandscape Architecture History and Theory /Te Tātari Kōrero i ngā Mahi Pokepoke,
Whakarākei hoki i a Papa-tūā-nuku
Landscape Architecture Communication /Te Whakakakau i ngā Mahi Pokepoke,
Whakarākei hoki i a Papa-tūā-nuku
Seeing Architecture Through Photography
Mātauranga Māori and the Built and Natural
Environment I / Hanga taiao—he kākāno
Building Materials and Construction /Te Waihanga me ngā Momo Rauemi
Human Environmental Science / Te Āhurutangao te Taiao
Communication / Ngā Kaupapa Hangarau

300-level courses
ARCI 311^
ARCI 312^

Architecture Design II / Te Whakarākei Whare II
Architecture Design Integration Capstone /Te Whakakotahitanga o ngā Tikanga-Tūtohu
o te Whakarākei Whare
BILD 321^ Sustainable Engineering Systems Design /Ngā Punaha Whakarauora i te Taiao
BILD 322^ Structures / Ngā Āhuatanga Whare
Sustainable and Regenerative Design /BILD 331
Te Whakarauoratanga o ngā Mahi Whakarākei
BILD 361
Project Management / Ngā Kaupapa
Whakahaere
BILD 362^ Construction Law / Ngā Ture Waihanga
Building Code Compliance / Ngā Ture
BILD 364
Whakaruruhau
INTA 311^
Interior Architecture Studio III / Te Taupuni Mahi
Whakaniko ki Rō Whare III
INTA 312^ Interior Architecture Studio Capstone /Te Taupuni Mahi Tūtohu Whakaniko ki Rō Whare
INTA 321^ Interior Fit-Out Technologies / Te Mahi Waihanga
Rauemi
LAND 311^ Landscape Architecture Design Studio III /Te Taupuni Mahi Pokepoke, Whakarākei hoki
i a Papa-tūā-nuku III
LAND 312^ Landscape Architecture Design Studio IV /Te Taupuni Mahi Pokepoke, Whakarākei hoki
i a Papa-tūā-nuku IV
LAND 321^ Landscape Architecture Technology: Structures
and Assembly / Ngā Hangarau Pokepoke,
Whakarākei hoki i a Papa-tūā-nuku:
Te Hangahanga
SARC 312 Furniture Design, Construction and Technologies/ Ngā tikanga me ngā Tukanga Waihanga
Taputapu Whare
SARC 313^ Mātauranga Māori and the Built and Natural
Environment II / Hanga taiao—he rito

SARC 315

Critical Urbanism Aotearoa New Zealand / Tātari
Kāinga Rua
SARC 321^ Construction / Te Mahi Waihanga
SARC 323 Colour, Pattern, Light / Ngā Āhuatanga o te Ata
me te Pō
SARC 351 Urban Design Theory and Practice / Te Mahi me
Ngā Kōrero o te Ao Kikokiko
SARC 352^ Pacific Designed Environments / Ngā Taiaoo Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa
SARC 362^ Introduction to Practice and Management / He
Timatanga Kōrero mō Te Mahi me Te Whakahaere
SARC 365 Drawing / He Tuhituhi^ Course available only to students doing the relevant major.

Related subjects
Architecture History and Theory, Art History,
Building Science, Classical Studies, Design Innovation,
History, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Careers
Design consultant, model-making technician, technician inarchitectural conservation, technician in architecture,trainer, tutor.

ARCHITECTURE HISTORYAND THEORY
See page 49 for major requirements.
Architecture History and Theory sets its focus wider than theprofessionally oriented Architecture major within the BAS. It
addresses the historical, social, political, and critical context
of how and why we design buildings.
Architecture History and Theory will give you an architectural
perspective firmly grounded in the social and cultural context
of architecture. You will have the opportunity to draw
from all surrounding disciplines of the built environment.
This interdisciplinary approach aims to link all aspects ofarchitecture with the rest of culture. This major provides themeans to investigate and explore every kind of inhabited
space, from buildings to streets and landscapes.
Our programme is structured with the flexibility to suitdiffering aspirations. You can pursue any architectural
passion from the skyscrapers of 1900s New York to theshaping of the ‘New World’ societies in the American West,
Australia, and New Zealand.
In the first year, you’ll study some of the same courses as
Architecture, Building Science, Interior Architecture, andLandscape Architecture students. The second and third years
are discipline focused, comprising a series of history- andtheory-based subjects together with electives to suit yourneeds and interests.
This specialisation is also available as a major for students
studying within the BA degree.

Courses
See pages 48 and 64 for BAS and BBSc courses, course
descriptions, and points values.
See Architecture.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Related subjects
Architecture, Art History, Building Science, Classical Studies,
Design, History, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Careers
Architectural conservator, archivist, critic/writer, curator,
historian, librarian, museum researcher.

ART HISTORY
See page 54 for major requirements.
We live in a world of images. Art History offers a way ofengaging with that world, through the study of art and visualexperience. The Art History programme provides historical,
social, cultural, political, and aesthetic frameworks forunderstanding visual art and culture from the medieval period
until now. The programme has specialists in historical andcontemporary New Zealand and Pacific art, European art,
art in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and historyof photography. Historical knowledge is grounded in a rangeof theoretical approaches, and research is undertaken withcritical attention to our location in the South Pacific.
An Art History major within the BA starts with first-year
courses that offer an introduction to a global history ofart and to the practice of art history as a discipline. In
second- and third-year courses, you will study a range ofmore focused periods, places, and art movements, from themedieval period until now.
Our Art History programme teaches you to think critically,
research independently, and write effectively. You will
experience first-hand the power of art, and realise its importanceas a way for humans to give meaning to their world.

First-year courses
ARTH 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Art, Creativity and Identity
What does art do? How do humans use art to express ourdiverse social, cultural, collective, and individual identities?
Through a series of case studies, this course examines theway visual art and culture is used to express identity and its
relation to changing notions of creativity and selfhood. The
goal of the course is to think critically about the purpose ofart: what is it, what does it do, who is it for, how is it made?
(X) ARTH 103

ARTH 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Art, Revolution and Crisis
How has art changed the world? This course introduces
students to the ways art has responded to political, cultural,social, environmental, and technological revolutions overthe past 250 years. We examine how art anticipates andinterrogates the definition of revolution itself. Students willdevelop critical and descriptive skills to analyse the role ofart in revolution, activism, social movements, and politicaltransformation.

200-level courses
ARTH 202
ARTH 205

The Long Century: European Art 1789–1900
Questioning Modernity

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300-level courses
ARTH 303
ARTH 304
ARTH 306

COMP 102

Monuments and Memory
The Planetary Turn: Art and Science
Indigenous Modernisms: Genealogies of theContemporary

Related subjects
Architecture History and Theory, Classical Studies, Cultural
Anthropology, Design, English Literature, Film, Global Studies,
History, Māori Studies, Media Studies, Pacific Studies,
Religious Studies, Theatre

Careers

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
See page 122 for major requirements.
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has
moved from the research lab to the world, with a range
of applications that are changing lives. Voice recognitionand language translation are making the online world
more accessible, face and image recognition are enablingsmarter ways of interacting with the world, robots andautonomous vehicles can sense the world around them, andclever cameras are enabling more reliable medical imaging
applications. Smart decision-making techniques underly
a range of computer-based systems that could help us toaddress environmental and social problems and improve thelives of many people.
The Bachelor of Science (BSc) major in Artificial Intelligence
will provide you with the required techniques and tools
to contribute to the development of new AI systems thatchange our world.
This major can be combined with a second major in
Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Systems togive you a broader set of skills and tools for applying AI to theworld. It can also be combined with any other major or minor
in the University to give you specialist understanding of adiscipline where you can apply your AI expertise.
The School of Engineering and Computer Science has alarge, world-recognised research programme in AI, and the
major will be taught by researchers working at its front line.

First-year courses
AIML 131

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceThis course is for everyone interested in learning andusing artificial intelligence. It introduces the fundamental
techniques and applications in AI and explains how AI affects
individuals and society. This course will also discuss ethicalissues and social impacts of AI, together with various waysof using AI to make our lives better. The assignments will
introduce students to basic AI tools that can be applied inmany different fields of study. The course does not assume
any background in programming.

140

Introduction to Computer Program Design
This course introduces the fundamentals of programmingin a high-level programming language (Java), using an
object-oriented approach to program design. Students
develop their programming skills by constructing computer
programs for a variety of applications. The course provides
a foundation for all later courses in computer science, anddevelops programming skills useful for students in manyother disciplines.
(X) COMP 112.

COMP 103

Advertising, archivist, art critic/writer, art education, art
historian, communications, conservator, curator, film industry,gallery owner, journalist, library assistant, marketing,museums, research assistant.

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Building on COMP 102 or COMP 112, this course focuseson the techniques for designing, building, and analysing
computer programs that deal with large collections of data.
It addresses techniques for programming with collectionsof data and the data structures and algorithms needed
to implement these collections. The course expands
programming skills and provides an understanding of theprinciples of data abstraction, algorithm design, and theanalysis of algorithms fundamental to computer science.
(P) COMP 102 or COMP 112.

COMP 112

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Computer Science
This course introduces a range of important concepts andtopics across Computer Science, Software Engineering,and Network Engineering. Students will also gain a solid
foundation of programming skills in object-oriented
programming. The course is an entry point to the BE(Hons)and BSc in Computer Science for students who already havebasic programming skills.
Entry requirement: 14 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Digital Technology, including 6 credits in Computer
Programming, or COMP 132, or equivalent programming
experience.

ENGR 121

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Engineering Mathematics Foundations
An introduction to the range of mathematical techniques
employed by engineers, including functions and calculus,
linear algebra and vector geometry, probability, and statistics.
There is an emphasis on applications and modelling.
Entry requirement: 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics, Statistics, or successful completionof MATH 132 (or equivalent background).
(X) Any pair of MATH 141 or QUAN 111; MATH 151 or MATH 161
or MATH 177.
Acceptance into ENGR 121 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B or better inMathematics in the AS level Cambridge Assessment
International Education.
Acceptance into ENGR 121 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL or 5 at SL or better in Mathematics on theInternational Baccalaureate grade scale.

ENGR 123

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Engineering Mathematics and Logic and Statistics
This course introduces mathematical techniques employedby network and software engineers, including methods of
combinatorics and logic, probability, and decision theory.
There is an emphasis on applications and developing active
learning.
(P) ENGR 121; (X) The pair MATH 161, (MATH 177 or QUAN 102
or STAT 193).

MATH 177

15 POINTS (2/3)

Probability and Decision Making
An introduction to probability models in statistics andtheir use in good decision-making. Key concepts include
probability, random variables and their distributions,decision theory, and model estimation using sampled data.
Goodness-of-fit tests are used to check the validity offitted models.
Entry requirements: 16 NCEA Level 3 Mathematics
Achievement Standards, including:
3.6 Differentiation (AS91578)
3.7 Integration (AS91579).
If you don’t meet these requirements (or their equivalent),
you need a pass in one of ENGR 122 or ENGR 123, MATH 141,
or QUAN 111 for entry into MATH 177.
Acceptance into MATH 177 is conditional on a minimumof D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 177 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.

200-level courses
AIML 231
AIML 232
COMP 261
DATA 201DATA 202
ENGR 222
NWEN 241
STAT 292
SWEN 221

Techniques in Machine Learning
Techniques in Artificial Intelligence
Algorithms and Data Structures
Techniques of Data Science
Data Management and Programming
Computational Algebra and Calculus
Systems Programming
Applied Statistics 2A
Software Development

300-level courses
AIML 331
AIML 332
AIML 333
AIML 335
AIML 337
AIML 338
AIML 339
COMP 361
DATA 301
DATA 303DATA 304
SWEN 303

AI Computer Vision and Image Processing
AI Natural Language Processing
Acting, Planning, and Scheduling
Machine Learning
Special Topic
Directed Individual Study
Artificial Intelligence Project
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Data Science in Practice
Statistics for Data Science
Simulation and Stochastic Models
User Interface Design

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Related subjects
Biology, Computer Graphics and Games, Computer Science,
Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Linguistics,
Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics

Careers
Artificial intelligence technologies are becoming critical for arange of industries and organisations. A major in AI can leadto many jobs in the software and IT industry, in teams thatbuild applications and web-based systems that use AI. It canalso lead to jobs in a wide variety of organisations to apply
AI to specialised areas from robots and drug discovery toscheduling parcel deliveries and analysing satellite images forenvironmental damage.

ASIAN STUDIES
See page 54 for major requirements.
Asia is the wellspring of many of the world’s most enduring
and richest civilisations. It is also a region of central political,
economic, and cultural importance to the affairs of the newmillennium. An understanding of Asia has become vital in
today’s world, especially within the context of New Zealand’s
future in the Asia–Pacific.
Asian Studies is a multidisciplinary programme that draws inscholars from around the University who have international
reputations in such fields as development studies, film,
geography, history, international business, international
relations, media studies, music, political science, andreligious studies.
The Asian Studies major offers a rigorous and varied
background that emphasises critical thinking. In encouraging
its students to become active and engaged global citizens,
it makes them attractive to prospective employers andopens up opportunities in academia, business, diplomacy,
education, international law, trade, and tourism.

First-year courses
ASIA 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

New Zealand and Asia
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of aspectsof Asia, via a focus on the relationship between Asia and
New Zealand. Topics include historical contacts, economic
and political relations, cultural globalisation, and immigrantcommunities.

ASIA 111

20 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Asian Histories and Cultures
An introduction to the histories and cultures of selected
regions of Asia, with a focus on religion, social change,
patterns of thought, and ways of life.

200-level courses
ASIA 201
ASIA 203
ASIA 204
ASIA 208

Contemporary Asian Society
Modern Korean Society
Special Topic
East Asian Society and Culture Through Film

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300-level courses
ASIA 301
ASIA 302
ASIA 304

BIOL 114

Nation and Nationalism in Asia
Selected Topic: Directed Individual Study
Modern Korean Society

For a full list of approved Asia-related 200- and 300-levelcourses in other programmes, go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/fhss
and see under ‘Study and Careers’.

Chinese, Communication, Cultural Anthropology,
Development Studies, Geography, Global Studies, History,
International Business, International Relations, Japanese,
Language and Culture Studies, Linguistics, Political Science,
Religious Studies, TESOL

Careers
Roles in diplomacy, education, finance and banking,government, international aid, international business,journalism, media, tourism.

BIOLOGY
See page 122 for major requirements.
The modern world is alive with issues of modern biology. The
current debate over genetic engineering and biotechnology
demonstrates how quickly science can cross over into otherfields of study such as law, ethics, commerce, media theory,and philosophy.
At the School of Biological Sciences, you can specialisein any of the hottest fields of contemporary biology, fromgenetics to ecology. You can enrol in a BSc with a major
in one of five areas: Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular
Bioscience, Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology (seeseparate subject entries for these majors), or a broad majorin Biology. With the Biology major, you can combine elementsof the other majors for a more flexible and broader degree.
While first-year courses lay the foundation for moreadvanced study, it is helpful to have some elementaryknowledge of biology and statistics. Careers in government,
Crown research institutes, veterinary and clinical laboratories,
and many industries are among those open to Biology
graduates.

First-year courses
15 POINTS (2/3)

Cell Biology
Structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, anintroduction to biological chemistry, cell ultrastructure andmetabolism, cell division, and development.

BIOL 113

15 POINTS (1/3)

Biology of Plants
An exploration into the structure, function, and biodiversity ofplants and fungi, emphasising their adaptations to different
environments, their interactions with other organisms, andtheir fundamental importance to humanity.

142

Biology of Animals
An introduction to animal structure and function. This
course is largely based on the biology of mammals with astrong emphasis on human biology, but comparison is madethroughout with other animals.

BIOL 132

15 POINTS (2/3)

Biodiversity and Conservation

Related subjects

BIOL 111

15 POINTS (1/3)

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Selected case studies in the ecology, evolution,
management, and conservation of the Earth’s ecosystems
and the biota that inhabit them, with examples drawn fromwithin both New Zealand and around the world.

200-level courses
BIOL 219
BIOL 222
BIOL 227
BIOL 228
BIOL 241
BIOL 243
BIOL 244
BIOL 252
BIOL 271

New Zealand Flora and Fauna
Ecology and Environment
Plants and Algae: Function and Diversity
Animal Diversity
Genetics
Physiology and Pharmacology
Introductory Biochemistry
Cell and Developmental Biology
Introductory Marine Biology

300-level courses
BIOL 314
BIOL 325
BIOL 327
BIOL 328
BIOL 329
BIOL 340
BIOL 370
BIOL 371
BIOL 372

Island Biology—International Field Course in
Biological Sciences
Global Change Biology
Population and Community Ecology
Behaviour and Conservation Ecology
Evolution
Genes and Genomes
Field Marine Biology
Marine Ecology
Applied Marine Biology

Related subjects
Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular
Bioscience, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Science,
Environmental Studies, Health, Marine Biology, Statistics,
Teaching

Careers
Roles in biosecurity, biotechnology, fisheries, forestry,
museums, and pharmaceuticals. Job titles include laboratory
technician, research technician, science technician, teacher,trainee anaesthetic technician.

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
See page 61 for degree requirements.
Do you want to learn about the scientific basis of humanhealth? Do you want to deal with real-life health and medical
issues such as new diseases, old diseases that resist
treatment, the role of molecular biology in health, and new
and improved drugs?
Biomedical Science is the area of study that relates tohuman health and disease. It covers the whole of human
life, from reproduction to ageing, taking in microbiology andpharmacology along the way.

The BBmedSc can be the first step towards health-related
careers, or lead to work in health research. As a BBmedSc
student, you choose one of three majors: Human Genetics,
Molecular Pathology, or Molecular Pharmacology andMedicinal Chemistry.

First-year courses
BMSC 117

15 POINTS (2/3)

The Biology of Disease
The nature and origin of disease. Economic and healthissues. Bacteria, viruses, prions, structure, identification,and classification. Genetics and mechanisms of infectivity,
pathogenesis, virulence and host susceptibility, immunity,
epidemiology. Control strategies, new techniques. New
organisms. Invertebrate and fungal parasites. Ecological,
cultural aspects of disease.

COMP 132

15 POINTS (2/3)

Programming for the Natural and Social Sciences
This course addresses the fundamental programmingskills required to process, transform, analyse, and present
data. The practical assignments will enable students todevelop programming skills applicable to study in thenatural and social sciences. The course does not assume
any programming background and will not contribute to theComputer Science major.

200-level courses
BIOL 241
BIOL 243
BIOL 244
BIOL 252

Genetics
Physiology and Pharmacology
Introductory Biochemistry
Cell and Developmental Biology

300-level courses
BIOL 340
BMSC 301
BMSC 323
BMSC 334
BMSC 335
BMSC 339
BMSC 343
BMSC 354

Genes and Genomes
Medical Microbiology
Systems Pathology
Cell and Immunobiology
Advanced Physiology
Cellular Regulation
Advanced Genetics
Pharmacology

Related subjects
Biology, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience,
Chemistry, Health, Psychology, Statistics

Careers
Roles in bioinformatics, biomedical industries, biotechnology
industries, intellectual property, pharmaceuticals, scientificcomputing. Job titles include genetic counsellor, laboratory
technician, research assistant/officer, science teacher,scientific journalist, technical writer.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
See page 122 for major requirements.
See Biology.
Biotechnology is the application of science and technology
to living organisms. While it has been used for decades—toprovide insulin for diabetics, for example—its potential is only
just being realised by the public.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

A BSc major in Biotechnology provides a grounding inbiotechnology and its underlying biological and chemical
sciences. It is helpful to have some elementary knowledgeof biology, chemistry, and statistics. You can specialisein areas such as bioactives and biodiscovery, protein andnucleic acid biotechnology, and bioprocessing and microbial
biotechnology. As well as a sound scientific education, you’ll
consider cultural and ethical issues, and will be introduced
to the aspects of commercial law and technology transfer
involved in bringing biotechnological developments to themarketplace.
Biotechnology students have the opportunity to work at atechnical level within a laboratory or industrial setting. They
graduate with scientific, ethical, and business skills, ready toenter a dynamic scientific field.

First-year course
BTEC 101

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Biotechnology
The biotechnology industry, examples of biotechnologicalinnovation, introduction to microbial, plant, and animal
biotechnology, harnessing natural resources, health-related
biotechnology, and cultural, ethical, and political issues.

200-level course
BTEC 201

Molecular Biotechnology

300-level course
BTEC 301

Biotechnological Techniques and Processes

Related subjects
Biology, Biomedical Science, Cell and Molecular Bioscience,
Chemistry, Philosophy, Technology

Careers
Roles in biomedical and biotechnological industries,
biotechnological innovation, environmental monitoring,
environmental risk assessment, intellectual property,
pharmaceuticals, research, scientific computing. Job titles
include biomedical researcher, microbiologist, scientificjournalist, teacher.

BUILDING SCIENCE
See page 65 for degree requirements.
Building science is an exciting and expanding area of expertisethat bridges the gaps between architecture, engineering, andbuilding research. It is recognised for the crucial success ofachieving sustainable buildings and built landscapes.
Building science examines and analyses the built
environment and the way people interact with it. It gives
a thorough grounding in the development of construction
methods, materials, and systems, as well as an awareness of
the impact and importance of trends in the development ofsustainable building technologies. It introduces the scienceof comfort in terms of air quality, heat, light, and sound. You
will develop an understanding of structural engineering, andof the legal and economic environments in which buildings
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Building Science is taught alongside the BAS programme,
enabling students to engage with related disciplines andensuring that the science of buildings is explored in thecontext of an awareness of architectural design issues.
Our programme provides students with the skills needed
to creatively apply knowledge to technical construction
situations.
In your first year, you’ll share most of the courses undertaken
by Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Interior
Architecture, and Landscape Architecture students. The
second and third years are discipline focused, comprisingcourses in construction, structures, environmental science,systems, and management. Depending on your interests, you
can major in Project Management or Sustainable Engineering
Systems, or both.
At the end of this degree, you will have the knowledge andskills to begin a satisfying career in some aspect of the building
industry or to continue your study at postgraduate level.

Courses
See pages 48 and 64 for BAS and BBSc courses, course
descriptions, and points values.
See Architecture.

Related subjects
Architecture, Economics, Engineering, Geophysics,
Management, Statistics, Physics, Public Policy

Careers
Building manager, project manager, quantity surveyor, sitemanager, sustainable building consultant, technical adviser.

BUSINESS ETHICS ANDSUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
The minor in Business Ethics and Sustainability Management
will allow you to bring both ethical and sustainability
perspectives to your undergraduate degree in any areaof study. You will learn about the importance of ethicalleadership and sustainability for organisations and criticallyanalyse the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
from a diverse range of perspectives.
You’ll have the opportunity to include elective courses
from a wide range of topics including accounting and theenvironment, ethical leadership of organisations, individualand organisational ethics, social responsibility in natural anddigital environments, sustainability in business and society,sustainability policy, and sustainable tourism management
strategies.
The minor in Business Ethics and Sustainability Management
will prepare you to work in a range of organisations acrossthe private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Aotearoa
New Zealand and globally.

Core courses
MGMT 210 Ethical Leadership
MGMT 211 Sustainability and the Sustainable Development
Goals in Business

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200-level courses
FCOM 204 Sustainability, Business, SocietyTOUR 203 Tourist Destination Management

300-level courses
ACCY 314
INFO 336
MGMT 312
MGMT 321
PUBL 307

Accounting and Society
Social Responsibility in a Digital World
Sustainable Operations
Organisations and Ethics
Environmental Policy and Governance

CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
See page 122 for major requirements.
Science is at the heart of a knowledge-based economy,
and in the new century bioscience is leading the way ininnovation, enterprise, and expansion. Cell and Molecular
Bioscience is one of the five majors offered by the School of
Biological Sciences within the BSc.
The subject concentrates on four areas: biochemistry andmolecular biology, the science of living organisms at themolecular level; cell biology, the structure and function ofcells in animals, plants, and bacteria; genetics, the structure,function, and regulation of genetic material; physiology
and pharmacology, the integrated function of human organsystems and the effect of drugs.
One of the most in-demand and exciting areas in modern
science, Cell and Molecular Bioscience offers a range of
employment opportunities in New Zealand.

Related subjects
Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology

Careers
Roles in agricultural research, human medicine,
pharmaceutical sales, plant breeding, veterinary medicine.
Job titles include biomedical researcher, biotechnologist,
genetic counsellor, laboratory technician, teacher, scientist.

CHEMISTRY†
See page 123 for major requirements.
Chemistry is everywhere. It is fundamental to all living
beings, physical processes, materials, and the environment.
Chemistry underlies all the functions of the human body,our food, the consumer goods we use, the buildings we live
and work in, the energy we generate and consume, andthe air we breathe. Understanding chemistry is the basis
for understanding the function and structure of all of these,
and also for developing new materials, pharmaceuticals,
consumer products, technologies, and processes to enhance
our lives.
At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, you
can start a degree in Chemistry at a level that suits you.
If you’re a novice, the School of Chemical and PhysicalSciences offers an introductory Chemistry course, CHEM 191,
over the summer trimester.

A major in Chemistry for a BSc, or studied within a BBmedSc,
provides you with a comprehensive knowledge and skill
base covering theory coupled with a practical laboratory andtechnological emphasis. The opportunities for people with agood understanding of chemistry are enormous.

First-year courses
CHEM 113

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Concepts of ChemistryElectronic structure and properties of atoms, periodic trends,
bonding, chemical equilibria and thermodynamics, acids andbases, redox reactions, organic nomenclature, isomerism,
and identification and reactivity of the basic organic
functional groups.
Entry requirements are dependent on the trimester:For 1/3: Although CHEM 113 is an open-entry course thatallows progress into CHEM 114, we strongly recommendthat candidates who have not studied Chemistry to NCEA
Level 2 complete CHEM 191 before enrolling in CHEM 113.
For 3/3: CHEM 113 is offered from January to February
in Trimester 3. Due to the shortened time frame,
candidates must have studied Chemistry at NCEA Level
2 or completed CHEM 191 (offered from November toDecember in Trimester 3).

CHEM 114

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Principles of ChemistryPrinciples of atomic and molecular structure,
thermodynamics, and kinetics, together with an introduction
to transition metals and their applications, and to amechanistic interpretation of organic reactivity.
Acceptance into CHEM 114 is conditional on a minimum of
18 NCEA Level 3 credits in Chemistry including:
3.4 Thermochemistry and Structure and Bonding(AS91390)
3.5 Organic Chemistry (AS91391)
3.6 Equilibria in Aqueous Systems (AS91392)
OR two of the above standards with Merit or better AND
Achieved in either of the Maths standards AS91578(Differentiation) or AS91579 (Integration)
OR an equivalent background in Chemistry or CHEM 113.
Acceptance into CHEM 114 is conditional on a minimum of
D at A Level in Chemistry in the Cambridge Assessment
International Education.
Acceptance into CHEM 114 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL (or better) in the International Baccalaureate grade
scale in Chemistry.

CHEM 115

15 POINTS (2/3)

Structure and Spectroscopy
This course will be a skills-based approach to structural
elucidation in chemistry and will introduce the basic conceptsof the common forms of chemical spectroscopy (IR, NMR,
adsorption, and emission spectroscopy) and data analysis.
CHEM 114 is a prerequisite for CHEM 115. However,candidates who achieve an A- or better in CHEM 113 may beallowed to enrol in CHEM 115 concurrently with CHEM 114 in
Trimester 2.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

CHEM 191

15 POINTS (3/3)

Introductory ChemistryThis online summer bridging course may be used either toprovide the basic chemical concepts and laboratory skills
desirable for the study of chemistry at university level or asa refresher course for those who have studied chemistry in
the past. It is highly recommended for BBmedSc and BMid
students and others planning to take CHEM 113 but with little
or no previous experience of chemistry. CHEM 191 may betaken for credit by any student who has not already passed
a higher-level chemistry course. It is offered in two streams:
November to December and January to February.

200-level courses
CHEM 201
CHEM 202
CHEM 203
CHEM 205
CHEM 206

Organic Chemistry
Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
Physical and Process Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis—Laboratory Component
Chemical Methods and Processes—Laboratory
Component
CHEM 225 Analytical Chemistry

300-level courses
CHEM 301
CHEM 302
CHEM 303
CHEM 305
CHEM 306

Organic Chemistry
Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
Physical and Process Chemistry
Chemistry Synthesis Laboratory
Chemistry Materials and Methods Laboratory

Related subjects
Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Cell andMolecular Bioscience, Environmental Science, Environmental
Studies, Geology, Physics, Teaching, Technology

Careers
Roles in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing,
environmental monitoring, food processing, occupational
health and safety, patents and law, quality assurance,
science policy. Job titles include environmental chemist,
food technologist, laboratory technician and manager,
pharmaceutical developer, policy analyst, research scientist,
teacher, technical assistant, winemaker.
†

Courses are subject to change for 2023.

CHINESESee page 54 for major requirements.
The Chinese language is the primary tool of communicationfor one-fifth of the world’s population. In the twenty-first century,knowledge of Chinese and the Chinese-speaking world
offers access to a major global civilisation, transnational
economies, and a country with enormous economic andpolitical significance.
Staff members in the Chinese programme are all active
researchers with expertise in Chinese language, literature,film, and history. Our teaching concentrates on language andculture. We teach Modern Standard Chinese and emphasise
acquisition of written and oral communication skills. The
programme caters for students with or without previous
exposure to Chinese and our goal is to provide students with

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Chinese language competence, Chinese cultural literacy, andthe skills to conduct effective cross-cultural communicationsin the Chinese-speaking world.
Students can major in Chinese or take Chinese as part ofa major in Modern Language Studies or with any subject(for example, Asian Studies, International Relations, Law,
Linguistics, or Marketing).

First-year courses
CHIN 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Chinese Language 1A
This is a beginners’ Chinese (Mandarin) course developing
basics in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Modern
Standard Chinese, using pinyin and simplified characters.
Various aspects of Chinese culture will also be introduced.
This course is designed for students with no previous
knowledge of the language.
(X) Prior knowledge as determined by the programme
director.

CHIN 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Chinese Language 1B
This course is a continuation of CHIN 101, further developing
students’ Chinese (Mandarin) language skills in reading,writing, speaking, and listening at an elementary level.
Various aspects of Chinese culture will also be introduced.
(P) CHIN 101.
ASIA 111 (see Asian Studies) may also be taken as a first-year
course towards a major in Chinese.

200-level courses
CHIN 201
CHIN 202
CHIN 213
ASIA 208
FHSS 210

Chinese Language 2A
Chinese Language 2B
Modern Chinese Literature
East Asian Society and Culture Through Film
Language Study Abroad

300-level courses
CHIN 301
CHIN 302
CHIN 313
CHIN 314
FHSS 310

Chinese Language 3A
Chinese Language 3B
Classical Chinese Language and Literature
Advanced Chinese Composition and Translation
Study Abroad for Language Students

Related subjects
Asian Studies, Geography, Global Studies, History,
International Business, International Relations, Law, Language
and Culture Studies, Linguistics, Modern Language Studies,
TESOL

Careers
Roles in diplomacy, government, international business,journalism, librarianship, marketing, media, education,
tourism, translation and interpreting.

CLASSICAL PERFORMANCE
See Music.

CLASSICAL STUDIES, GREEK,
AND LATIN
See page 54 for major requirements.
With courses in art, literature, mythology, and political andsocial history—and in Latin and Greek—Classics invites
its students to explore every aspect of the momentous
achievements of the Greeks and Romans, be they brilliant orfrightening, beautiful or ugly, exalted or base.
The staff in Classics have won awards for their research,teaching, and public contributions. Classics is also home
to a lively student culture, with various student-led readinggroups and the Wellington Classical Association, which offers
lectures, often by scholars visiting from abroad, special
presentations, museum events, and play readings.
A highlight of the programme’s offerings is its Greek field
trip, conducted every other summer, in which students visit
and study classical sites throughout mainland Greece andCrete. Students also study and engage with actual antiquities
from Ancient Greece and Rome in the University’s Classics
Museum, which is located in the Old Kirk building.
In Classics, we endeavour to explain the contemporary
legacy of the classical past, which remains very muchpart of twenty-first century New Zealand culture. Ourinterdisciplinary offerings also foster cognitive andcommunicative skills in our students, useful in a variety ofprofessional contexts.

First-year courses
If you have studied Latin at NCEA Level 2, you should enrol
in LATI 102 rather than LATI 101. If you have NCEA Level 3 or
Bursary Latin, you should enrol in LATI 213.

CLAS 106

Ancient Civilisations: The Greeks and the Romans
The origins of Western culture in ancient Europe: anintroduction to ancient Greek and Roman civilisation—history,war, and conquest, politics, society, and culture.

CLAS 111

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20 POINTS (1/3)

Myth and Mythologies
This course is a study of ancient myth in literature (poetry,drama, historiography, and other genres) and art. We will
explore different ways of interpreting myths and seek
to understand the meaning of myths in their contexts.
Prominent themes include creation, gods, heroes, sex andgender, violence, and civilisation.
(X) CLAS 204, CLAS 304.

GREE 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Greek
An introduction to ancient Greek for beginners, withemphasis on the acquisition of basic reading skills.

GREE 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary Greek
A study of ancient Greek, assuming basic reading skills, withemphasis on the reading of texts in Attic Greek.
(P) GREE 101.

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LATI 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Latin
An introduction to the Latin language for beginners, withemphasis on the acquisition of basic reading skills.

LATI 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary Latin
A study of Latin, assuming basic reading skills, with emphasison the reading of selected texts.
(P) LATI 101 or a required standard of Latin.

200-level courses
CLAS 207
CLAS 212
CLAS 214
GREE 201
GREE 202LATI 201
LATI 202

Roman Social History
Special Topic: Animals and Monsters in Ancient
Greece and RomeSpecial Topic: Sex and Gender in the Ancient
World
Intermediate Greek
Greek Literature
Latin Literature and Language A
Latin Literature and Language B

CLAS 320
GREE 301
GREE 302
LATI 301
LATI 302

Special Topic: Greek Art and Identity
Special Topic: Urbs and Spaces: Exploring theAncient Roman City
Greek Field Trip
Advanced Greek Literature A
Advanced Greek Literature B
Advanced Latin Literature
Advanced Latin Literature

Related subjects
Art History, Communication, Criminology, Cultural
Anthropology, English Literature, Film, Global Studies, History,
Linguistics, Modern Language Studies, Philosophy, Political
Science, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theatre

Careers
Roles in communications, government, journalism, media,
and publishing. Job titles include journalist, library assistant,museum host, policy analyst, research assistant, teacher.

COMMERCEFirst-year course
FCOM 111

See page 70 for major requirements.
No organisation exists in a vacuum. Whether your enterpriseis a start-up or a film company looking to make a project
happen in New Zealand, legal decisions and legislation need
to be understood.
Commercial Law includes the important areas of contract
law, company and partnership law, consumer law, labour law,and the law relating to marketing. It also covers
up-to-the-minute developments in the law of e-commerce,banking, and intellectual property. Graduates with aCommercial Law background will understand the legal issues
that might arise in commercial decision-making.
A Commercial Law major along with a major in one of
Accounting, Marketing, Management, Finance, Taxation,
Public Policy, or Human Resource Management and
Employment Relations is a powerful combination. You’ll thenhave a degree that gets you ready to make business happen.

First-year course
COML 111

300-level courses
CLAS 312
CLAS 314

COMMERCIAL LAW

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

15 POINTS (3/3)

Law for BusinessA general introduction to the legal issues encounteredin small and start-up businesses. A wide variety of legal
issues will be covered in this context, including the businessstructure, contract law, consumer law, the law relating
to property, including intellectual property and dispute
resolution, and business failure.

200-level courses
COML 203 Legal Environment of Business
COML 204 Law of Organisations
COML 205 Consumer Law

300-level courses
COML 302
COML 306
COML 307
COML 308
COML 309
COML 310
COML 312
COML 320

The Law of Work
Law of International Business
Legal Issues for e-CommerceMarketing Law
Banking Law and Regulation in New ZealandBusiness Contracts
Intellectual Property and Business Innovation
Special Topic

Related subjects

Government, Law and BusinessAccounting, Finance, Global Studies, International Business,
Management, Law, Marketing, Taxation, Tourism Management

An introduction to the governmental and legal context within
which business operates in New Zealand.

Careers

This course, which is compulsory for the BCom degree,
is intended to give a broad awareness of the law-making
process and the general operation of the legal system, therole of public policy, and the ethical and legal responsibilities
in organisations and societies. It should be taken in yourfirst year.

Accountant, auditor, business consultant, business owner,company secretary, finance adviser, government or taxation
adviser, manager, marketer, operations analyst.

COMMUNICATIONIntercultural Communication
See page 75 for degree requirements.
In our globally connected world, the flow of communicationand people across digital networks and borders opens up aworld of challenges and possibilities.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

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Study the ways in which ideas, information, and data arerepresented, negotiated, and communicated across languages,
cultures, and media. Find out how language or culture affects
the way that people interpret different messages.
You’ll look at intercultural communication from a range ofperspectives, examining issues such as global citizenship,
identity, power and conflict, and translation.
If you’re keen to pursue a globally facing career in a diverse
workplace in New Zealand or overseas, this subject is for you.

Linguistics
See page 76 for degree requirements
Language is central to human communication, so a deep
understanding of how language works and its functions inhuman society is a huge asset to anyone working in thecommunications field. Linguistics is the systematic study ofhuman language and how people use it. You will discover therole of language in different societies and its connection to
how people think and identify themselves.
Join a globally ranked programme with world-leading
researchers in areas including workplace communication,sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics. Linguistics graduates
have an understanding of linguistic diversity around the world
and the skills to gather and analyse complex language data.
Linguistic research also plays a key role in human–computercommunication. Combined with data or computer science,
your studies can lead to opportunities in this exciting andever-growing field, in areas such as artificial intelligence andvoice-recognition systems.

Literary and Creative Communication
See page 76 for degree requirements.
Discover the connections between communications,
literature, and the creative arts and explore the ways thatthese approaches to the written word cross-pollinate.
Study written texts in literature, journalism, and publishing
while developing your writing skills for print and digital
media. You’ll be mentored by published writers of all genres,
including recognised poets, essayists, and biographers.
If you’re passionate about the written word and want to know
more about the growth of communications as its own genre,
study Literary and Creative Communication.

Marketing Communication
See page 76 for degree requirements.
Study communication from a business-oriented marketing
perspective and take your first steps towards ‘shaping theconversation’ in the world of marketing communication,
public relations, and advertising.
Gain a critical understanding of branding, communicating
across cultures, consumer behaviour, crisis management,
health marketing, and strategic public relations. You willlearn about marketing communication theory and practice,
how marketing communication works, and how to researchand plan marketing communication campaigns. You will
also examine the ethical issues in developing marketing
communication.
Your contemporary marketing knowledge and skills will
be applicable to a range of organisational and societal
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communication issues, and valuable to a range of businessand community organisations. With specialisations in crisis
communication, health marketing, and social marketing, theMarketing Communication major will give you an edge intoday’s workplace.

Media Studies
See page 76 for degree requirements.
Media is increasingly intertwined in our lives. New internet
technologies mean we can access media at any time and inany place, from television programmes to radio shows, news,
music, blogs, consumer information, and film.
We rely on media to inform us about society and our placein it. Examine how media and society influence each otherand investigate how changing technologies have impacted
the way we interact. Explore the world of popular culture andvisual culture. Look at the relationship between the media
and politics, and the role of media in New Zealand.
Media Studies is distinctive in drawing from both thehumanities and social sciences. You can select your own mix
of courses across 100, 200, and 300 level, or you can choose
to focus on particular areas by following one or more of thesuggested pathways such as television, media and identity,
media politics and news, visual culture, popular culture andmusic, or digital media and technology.

Political Communication
See page 77 for degree requirements.
Public relations plays a key role in today’s political climate.
The rise of digital communication technology such associal media has changed the way we interact with,and understand, politics. Politicians appear more humanand easier to engage with, while the need for carefulmanagement of the way government and the public sector
position themselves has increased.
Examine public relations and the political uses ofcommunication in democracies and non-democratic power
structures. Learn about speech writing, and the part
communications plays in election campaigns and politicalmarketing.
Study Political Communication, and explore how powerfulcommunication is in contemporary politics and thedevelopment of public policy.

Science Communication
See page 77 for degree requirements.
Science, scientists, and science communicators play a vitalrole in responding to social and environmental challenges
and opportunities. Today’s scientific, health-related, andtechnological issues are complex, however. In order to tackle
them, it’s increasingly important to have both scientific
literacy and expertise in matters such as ethics, policy,
scientific process, and mātauranga Māori.
Our programme provides an opportunity to build yourknowledge of science and the scientific process, develop
an understanding of effective science communication, andgain deeper insights into the role of science in society. You’ll
explore the scientific area of most interest to you, whilelearning to consider and engage with different audiences andworld views.

Learn through both online and face-to-face teaching. Hearfrom enthusiastic and influential experts from government,
research, and communication industries.
You’ll develop a knowledge of science communication
theory, practical skills in a range of communication tools andtechniques, and get hands-on experience designing targetedscience communication pieces and events.

First-year courses
COMS 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Communication Studies
The course provides students with a foundation in thetheoretical principles and practices of communication. It
introduces theories of how communication shapes andresponds to human relationships in different interpersonal,
digital/online, organisational, bicultural, and interculturalcontexts. This includes critical reflection on how
communication processes can reproduce or challenge
power relations. The factors influencing the efficacy ofcommunication in different situations will also be discussed
and analysed. Theoretical learning is applied through oral,
written, and/or non-verbal/visual modes of communication.

ICOM 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Intercultural Communication
This course introduces students to the theories and practices
of Intercultural Communication. Students will develop skills
that are increasingly important to communicate effectively
and appropriately when engaging in intercultural interactions.
Considering local and global case studies, the course places
particular emphasis on the way in which linguistic andcultural differences influence the production, transmission,and reception of communications in all forms.

LCCM 171

20 POINTS (1/3)

The Art of Writing: Literary and Creative Communication
Even in a modern world dominated by visual and digital
media, written communication remains the most essential
and powerful tool not only in the university but also in allsocial and professional contexts. This course draws on
traditions of literary and creative writing to teach the skillsof clear, persuasive, and imaginative written communication.
Students will analyse and create critical and personal formsof writing that may include the essay, the review, the blog,
the social media post, the memoir, and the polemic. The
course complements the academic writing skills taught in
WRIT 101.

LCCM 172

20 POINTS (2/3)

Reading and Writing Literary Texts
The course teaches skills in both critical and creative reading
and writing, through engagement with a range of literaryexamples, usually with a focus on one or more specificgenres such as poetry, the literary essay, short fiction, and/or
forms of memoir.

LING 111

20 POINTS (2/3)

Linguistics: The Science of Language
An introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of language,
including core linguistic concepts and methods of analysis in
the areas of phonetics (the sounds used in human languages),phonology (sound systems), morphology (word structure),
syntax (sentence structure), and sociolinguistics (language use).
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

MARK 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Marketing Principles
An introduction to the study of marketing and its rolein developing a strategic customer/client focus withincommercial, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations.

MDIA 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Media, Society and Politics
This is an introductory course for students interested in
exploring the role of the media in shaping society andpolitics. The course discusses the rise of the mass media,
the control and regulation of media institutions, and the roleof the media in shaping public opinion. It will also assess
the impact of current developments such as independent
media, convergence, digitisation, globalisation, and theconcentration of media ownership.

MDIA 103

20 POINTS (1/3)

Popular Media Culture
This course is an introduction to the study of popular media
culture, with reference to the relationship between cultural
theory and selected popular media forms. The course centreson critically examining the production and consumption of
popular media culture. Particular attention is paid to issues
relating to the social function and value of popular media
culture.

MDIA 104

20 POINTS (3/3)

Social and Interactive MediaThis course traces the history of social and interactive media
from pre-internet forms to the present. It considers the shift
from analogue to digital, the development of interactive
technologies, the web’s evolution to a dynamic social
mediascape, and public debate about the value of social
and interactive media. Adopting a critical and historical lens,
this course examines how social and interactive media havetransformed our understanding of the world, the productionof knowledge, conceptualisations of space and place, andmodes of communication and self-presentation.

SCIS 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Science in Everyday LifeIn this fully online course, students will gain an understandingof science relevant to everyday life through modules on
topics such as natural hazards, radiation and nuclear
technology, and infectious diseases. Each module focuses on
the science underpinning the topic and examines the wider
context within which the science occurs.

200-level courses
COMS 201COMS 202
COMS 203
IBUS 212ICOM 201ICOM 202
LCCM 271
LCCM 272
LCCM 273
LING 211
LING 227
LING 228

Approaches to Communication ResearchCommunication and Society
Organisational Communication
International Management
Approaches to Intercultural Communication
Intercultural Communication and Global
Citizenship
Literature and Journalism
The Art of the Essay: Critical, Public, Personal
Literature in a Digital Age
Sociolinguistics
Syntax and Morphology
Phonetics and Phonology
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MARK 201
MARK 202
MARK 211
MARK 212
MARK 213MDIA 203
MDIA 205
MDIA 206
MDIA 207
MDIA 209

Digital Marketing Management
Consumer Behaviour
Crisis Communication
Marketing for HealthStrategic Public Relations
Visual Culture
Popular Music Studies
Media and Digital Cultures
News Analysis
Critical Approaches to Advertising andConsumer Culture
MDIA 220–1 Special Topics
PCOM 201 Political Communication
PCOM 202 Public Relations and Democracy
SCIS 211
Contemporary Issues in Science, Environment
and Technology
SCIS 213
Principles of Science and Science
Communication
WRIT 203 Writing for Media

300-level courses
COMS 301 Applied Communication Project
COMS 302 Communication, Information and Digital
Technologies
COMS 303 Special Topic
IBUS 312
Marketing and Managing and Communicating
across Cultures
ICOM 301 Moving Meanings: Translation as Intercultural
Communication
ICOM 302 Topic in Intercultural Communication in Global
Contexts
ICOM 303 Intercultural Communication Project
LCCM 371 Public Writing
LCCM 372 Forms of Creative Communication: The Essay at
Large
LING 321
Discourse and Meaning
LING 322
New Zealand English
LING 328
Phonetics and Phonology
MARK 301 Marketing Communications
MARK 304 Tourism Marketing
MARK 323 Brand Management
MDIA 302 Television Narrative
MDIA 304 News Culture
MDIA 305 A Social History of Popular MusicMDIA 308 Māori MediaMDIA 309 Mobile and Ubiquitous MediaMDIA 313
Media, Technologies and Surveillance
MDIA 321
Special Topic
PCOM 301 International Communication and Politics
PCOM 302 Political Speech Writing
SCIS 301
Writing About Science, Health, and theEnvironment
SCIS 311
Science Communication
Revolutions in Science
SCIS 312
SCIS 313
Antarctic Science and Culture
SCIS 314
Science Communication Project

Related subjects
Asian Studies, Communication Design, Creative Writing,
Cultural Anthropology, Data Science, Design for Social
Innovation, English Literature, Film, Global Studies, Health
Promotion, Information Systems, Intercultural Communication,
International Business, International Relations, any language
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taught at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington,
Linguistics, Māori Studies, Marketing, Media Design, Media
Studies, Pacific Studies, Political Science, Popular Music(minor only), Psychology, Public Policy, any major or minor
from the BSc (excluding Science in Society), Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages, Theatre

Careers
Roles in advertising, broadcasting, branding, campaigning,communications, dictionary editing, digital communications,editing, events, filmmaking, fundraising, government,journalism, language teaching, marketing, market research,
media, media analysis and research, media relations, policy
advice and analysis, presenting, public affairs, public
relations, publishing, science communications, speechtherapy, voice-recognition-software design, writing.

COMMUNICATION DESIGN
See page 82 for major requirements.
Actively shape and inform the future evolution of thedesign industry in New Zealand, and learn how to respondand contribute to a global society that is creative, ethical,
sustainable, experimental, and reflective of different cultures.
Unlike other communication design programmes in
New Zealand, you will explore innovative concepts such as
Generative Design, Digital Painting, and Visual Narratives,
while considering Māori knowledge and culture.

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, andpoints values.
See Design.

Related subjects
Art History, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Design forSocial Innovation, Engineering, Industrial Design, Interaction
Design, Māori Studies, Media Design, Media Studies

Careers
Communication Design graduates will be well prepared to start
their career in a range of design fields, including art direction
and digital branding, communication design, graphic design,illustration, photography, publishing, and layout design.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND GAMES
See page 123 for major requirements.
Wellington is at the heart of New Zealand’s growing computer
graphics industry. The University’s School of Engineering andComputer Science enjoys significant collaborations with theindustry, both in Wellington and around the world. Behind
every game, every visual effect, every visual simulation,and every graphical user interface are talented computer
programmers who understand the ways in which a computer
represents and makes images, the way the human eye works,
the physics and mathematics of how light interacts withmatter, and the aesthetics of design.
The Computer Graphics and Games programme aims
to produce technically brilliant graduates who are great
programmers, good mathematicians, and who have anappreciation of the artistic design process.

It combines courses principally from the School of Engineeringand Computer Science with courses from the School of Design
Innovation to produce graduates capable of innovating in arange of graphics-related careers and employable well beyond
the graphics industry.
The BSc major in Computer Graphics and Games allows
students to pursue their particular interests. Those with aflair for design can take sufficient courses from the School of
Design Innovation to achieve a minor in Animation and Visual
Effects or Media Design. Those who would prefer a careerin computer simulation can take courses in Mathematics or
Physics. There is scope to select supporting courses fromthe Computer Science major.

First-year courses
DSDN 132

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Animation and Visual Effects I / Pakiwaituhi mengā Atataunaki I
This course introduces students to the practice of digitalasset creation and animation for narrative media. Students
will develop basic skill sets central to animation and visual
effects production, including polygonal modelling, surface
shading, texturing, lighting, and animation using 3D digitalcontent creation software. Practical skills are complemented
with design principles and technical concepts related to thisstudio practice.
(X) ANFX 101.

CGRA 151

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Computer Graphics
Introduction to fundamental concepts and knowledge ofcomputer graphics, including the representation of colour
and images, manipulation of images, representation of 2D
and 3D spaces, and the manipulation and movement of 2D
and 3D objects.
(P) COMP 102 or COMP 112 or DSDN 142; 15 points fromENGR 121 or MATH 100–199 or 16 Level 3 Achievement
Standard credits in Mathematics (or equivalent).

COMP 102

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Computer Program Design
Introduction to the fundamentals of programming in ahigh-level programming language (Java), using an
object-oriented approach to program design. Students
develop their programming skills by constructing computer
programs for a variety of applications. The course provides
a foundation for all later courses in Computer Science, anddevelops programming skills useful for students in manyother disciplines.
Suitably prepared students may replace this with COMP 112.

COMP 112

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Computer Science
This course introduces a range of important concepts andtopics across Computer Science, Software Engineering,and Network Engineering. Students will also gain a solid
foundation of programming skills in object-oriented
programming. The course is an entry point to the BE(Hons)and BSc in Computer Science for students who already havebasic programming skills.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Entry requirement: 14 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Digital Technology, including 6 credits in Computer
Programming, or COMP 132, or equivalent programming
experience.
(X) COMP 102.

COMP 103

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Building on COMP 102 or COMP 112, this course focuseson the techniques for designing, building, and analysing
computer programs that deal with large collections of data.
It addresses techniques for programming with collectionsof data and the data structures and algorithms needed
to implement these collections. The course expands
programming skills and provides an understanding of theprinciples of data abstraction, algorithm design, and theanalysis of algorithms fundamental to computer science.
(P) COMP 102 or COMP 112.

ENGR 121

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Engineering Mathematics Foundations
An introduction to the range of mathematical techniques
employed by engineers, including functions and calculus,
linear algebra and vector geometry, probability, and statistics.
There is an emphasis on applications and modelling.
Entry requirement: 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics, or successful completion of
MATH 132 (or equivalent background).
(X) Any pair of MATH 141 or QUAN 111; MATH 151 orMATH 161 or MATH 177.

ENGR 123

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Engineering Mathematics with Logic and Statistics
This course introduces mathematical techniques employedby network and software engineers, including methods of
combinatorics and logic, probability, and decision theory. Thereis an emphasis on applications and developing active learning.
(P) ENGR 121; (X) The pair MATH 161, (MATH 177 or
QUAN 102 or STAT 193).

200-level courses
ANFX 201CGRA 252CGRA 259
COMP 261
MATH 245
MATH 251
NWEN 241
SWEN 221

Animation and Visual Effects II
Games and Graphics Engine Programming
Game Prototyping
Algorithms and Data Structures
Computational Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Systems Programming
Software Development

300-level courses
CGRA 350
CGRA 359
CGRA 352
SWEN 303

Real-time 3D Computer Graphics
Games and Graphics ProjectImage Based Graphics
User Experience Engineering

Related subjects
Animation and Visual Effects, Computer Science, Engineering,Film, Game Design, Mathematics, Media Design, Physics

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Careers

COMP 103

Technical roles in animation, digital effects, film, and gamedevelopment. Wider career options include application
developer, bioinformatics, programmer, simulator, software
designer, systems programmer, web developer.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
See page 123 for major requirements.
Behind the rapid innovation and development of information
technology are skilled professionals who keep our high-techworld moving. As computers contribute increasingly to ourcreativity, communication, entertainment, and wellbeing, thedemand for computer scientists continues to grow.
The BSc major in Computer Science is a comprehensive
introduction to the design, theory, techniques, and tools ofmodern computer systems and software. It is a challenging
and rewarding major in its own right. You can also combine
a BSc in Computer Science with study in arts, commerce, orother areas of science.
If your interests are more specific, you can elect to specialisein one of two areas: Cybersecurity or Cyberphysical Systems.
You may also like to look at the four-year BE(Hons) (seepage 90).
The School of Engineering and Computer Science runs
specialised research programmes in artificial intelligence,computation, computer graphics and logic, distributed
systems, and software engineering. A major in Computer
Science from Te Herenga Waka—a recognised pioneer ininternet technology in New Zealand—is an entrée to exciting,innovative, and rewarding work anywhere in the world.

First-year courses
AIML 131

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Artificial IntelligenceThis course is for everyone interested in learning andusing artificial intelligence. It introduces the fundamental
techniques and applications in AI and explains how AI affects
individuals and society. This course will also discuss ethicalissues and social impacts of AI, together with various waysof using AI to make our lives better. The assignments will
introduce students to basic AI tools that can be applied inmany different fields of study. The course does not assume
any background in programming.

COMP 102

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Computer Program Design
This course introduces the fundamentals of programming ina high-level programming language (Java), using an objectoriented approach to program design. Students develop theirprogramming skills by constructing computer programs fora variety of applications. The course provides a foundation
for all later courses in Computer Science, and develops
programming skills useful for students in many other disciplines.
(X) Comp 112.

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15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
This course builds on COMP 102, focusing on the techniques
for designing, building, and analysing computer programs
that deal with large collections of data. The course addresses
techniques for programming with collections of data, andthe data structures and algorithms needed to implement
these collections. The course expands programming skills
and provides an understanding of the principles of data
abstraction, algorithm design, and the analysis of algorithms
fundamental to computer science.
(P) COMP 102 or COMP 112.

COMP 112

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Computer Science
This course introduces a range of important concepts andtopics across Computer Science, Software Engineering,and Network Engineering. Students will also gain a solid
foundation of programming skills in object-oriented
programming. The course is an entry point to the BE(Hons)and BSc in Computer Science for students who already havebasic programming skills.
Entry requirement: 14 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Digital Technology, including 6 credits in Computer
Programming, or COMP 132, or equivalent programming
experience.
(X) COMP 102.

ENGR 121

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Engineering Mathematics Foundations
An introduction to the range of mathematical techniques
employed by engineers, including functions and calculus,
linear algebra and vector geometry, probability, and statistics.
There is an emphasis on applications and modelling.
Entry requirement: 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics, Statistics, or successful completionof MATH 132 (or equivalent background).
(X) Any pair of MATH 141 or QUAN 111; MATH 151 or MATH 161
or MATH 177.

ENGR 123

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Engineering Mathematics and Logic and Statistics
This course introduces mathematical techniques employedby network and software engineers, including methods of
combinatorics and logic, probability, and decision theory. Thereis an emphasis on applications and developing active learning.
(P) ENGR 121; (X) The pair MATH 161, (MATH 177 or
QUAN 102 or STAT 193).

CYBR 171

15 POINTS (1/3)

Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This course provides a general introduction to cybersecurity,
including the ‘hacker mindset’, social engineering, ethics, andpractical exploits. Different techniques and concepts will bepresented, and the course will discuss the importance andscope of cybersecurity using case studies to illustrate theory.

CGRA 151

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Computer Graphics
Introduction to fundamental concepts and knowledge ofcomputer graphics, including the representation of colour
and images, manipulation of images, representation of 2D
and 3D spaces, and the manipulation and movement of 2D
and 3D objects.
(P) COMP 102 or COMP 112 or DSDN 142. 15 points fromENGR 121 or MATH 100–199 or 16 NCEA Level 3 Achievement
Standard credits in Mathematics (or equivalent).

COMP 132

15 POINTS (2/3)

Programming for the Natural and Social Sciences
This course addresses the fundamental programming skills
required to process, transform, analyse, and present data,and gives students expertise in a variety of programming
techniques and tools. The course does not assume any
background in programming.

200-level courses
AIML 231
AIML 232
CGRA 252CGRA 259
COMP 261
CYBR 271
NWEN 241
NWEN 243
SWEN 221
SWEN 225

Techniques in Machine Learning
Techniques in Artificial Intelligence
Games and Graphics Engine Programming
Game Prototyping
Algorithms and Data Structures
Secure Programming
Systems Programming
Network Applications
Software Development
Software Design

300-level courses
AIML 331
AIML 332
AIML 333
AIML 335
AIML 337
AIML 339
CGRA 350
CGRA 352
CGRA 359
COMP 304
COMP 312
COMP 361
CYBR 371
CYBR 372
CYBR 373
NWEN 301
NWEN 302
NWEN 303
NWEN 304
NWEN 342
SWEN 301
SWEN 303
SWEN 304
SWEN 324
SWEN 325
SWEN 326

AI Computer Vision and Image Processing
AI Natural Language Processing
Acting, Planning, and Scheduling
Machine Learning
Special Topic
Artificial Intelligence Project
Real-Time 3D Computer Graphics
Image Based Graphics
Games and Graphics Project
Programming Languages
Simulation and Stochastic Models
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
System and Network Security
Applications of Cryptography
Human and Organisational Security
Operating System Design
Computer Network Design
Concurrent Programming
Advanced Network Applications
Computer Organisation
Structured Methods
User Experience Engineering
Database System Engineering
Software Correctness
Software Development for Mobile Platforms
Safety-Critical Systems

Related subjects
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics and Games, Design,
Education, Engineering, Information Systems, Linguistics,
Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

Careers
Job titles include analyst programmer, application developer,
database administrator, programmer, software designer,
systems programmer, web developer. Roles in bioinformatics,
data mining, digital effects and film, games development.

CREATIVE WRITING
A list of Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’sbest-known Creative Writing graduates reads like a Who’s
Who of contemporary New Zealand literature. Among them,
they have won all of New Zealand’s major literary awards
and are creating some of the most exciting new works incontemporary literature.
Our programme features intense and stimulating
undergraduate courses in poetry, short fiction, children’s
writing, Māori and Pasifika creative writing, creative
nonfiction, television scriptwriting, science writing, andwriting for theatre. These are all 200- and 300-level courses,
and can be taken independently or credited towards a BA oranother degree programme by arrangement with the relevant
faculty. One CREW course may be included in an English
Literature major. CREW 353 Writing for Theatre may be
included in a Theatre major, with approval from the head ofschool. A minor in Creative Writing is available.
Workshop numbers are restricted, making entry to theCreative Writing courses competitive. Applicants need tohave at least 40 points (in any subject) and are required tosubmit a small writing sample. Applications should be madeeither online via the University’s website or in hard copy bycontacting the International Institute of Modern Letters directly.
Taught from the International Institute of Modern Letterson the Kelburn campus, our Creative Writing programme
has a national and international reputation for nurturing thepotential of some of the best writers in New Zealand.

200-level courses
CREW 253
CREW 254
CREW 255
CREW 257
CREW 258
CREW 259
CREW 260

Poetry Workshop
Short Fiction Workshop
Children’s Writing Workshop
Creative Nonfiction Workshop
The Iowa Workshop (Prose)
The Iowa Workshop (Poetry)
Māori and Pasifika Creative Writing Workshop

300-level courses
CREW 350
CREW 351
CREW 352
CREW 353
CREW 354

Special Topic: World-building Workshop
MasterclassCreative Writing Workshop: Science Writing
Writing for Theatre
Long-Form Fiction

Related subjects
Art History, Communication, English Literature, Film, History,
Linguistics, Media Studies, Modern Language Studies,
Philosophy, Theatre, Writing

Careers
Job titles include artist, author, copywriter, journalist, poet,
scriptwriter, television writer, writer. Roles in advertising,marketing, public relations, and publishing.

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CRIMINOLOGY

Careers

See page 54 for major requirements.

Community worker, government, intelligence collator,
justice, police, policy analyst, prison programme coordinator,
probation officer, programme support coordinator,
researcher, social policy, social scientist, social worker.

Who commits crime? Why do people commit crime? How can
we understand crime? How should we deal with crime andcriminals? What is crime and who defines it? These are key
questions that you’ll explore in Criminology.
Criminology is the study of crime and the social, legal,
and policy responses to criminal behaviour. The Instituteof Criminology, established at the University in 1975, hasa depth of expertise as the first university in Aotearoa
New Zealand to offer Criminology as a major. Criminology
brings together a range of related disciplines (including law,
psychology, social policy, sociology, and cultural studies) toprovide a fascinating and critical insight into crime and society.
Criminology students will study the characteristics andsocial context of offenders and their victims, learn how thepolice operate, and how the law, the courts, and correctional
agencies try to prevent and control crime. You will also
be encouraged to question and critically explore crimeand criminal behaviour as a social construct, and examine
alternative ways of managing and responding to crime
problems. Graduates have contributed to criminal justice,social and community work services, human rights, social
policy, and social science research.

First-year course
CRIM 111

20 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 111 is a broad-based introduction to key criminologicalconcepts, debates, and theories. The first half explores arange of theoretical explanations for crime/criminality. The
second explores the attempts to measure crime, media
representations of crime, and the social dimensions orcorrelates of crime including ethnicity, class, gender, and age.
(P) 20 points from Part A of the BA schedule or LAWS, or
15 PSYC points.
(X) CRIM 211, CRIM 214.

200-level courses
CRIM 202
CRIM 203
CRIM 204
CRIM 217

Crime in Aotearoa New Zealand
Criminal Justice in Aotearoa New ZealandCurrent Issues in Criminology
Criminal Psychology

300-level courses
CRIM 313
CRIM 316
CRIM 324
CRIM 325
CRIM 326
CRIM 330

Women, Crime and Social Control
Criminological Theory
Sexual Violence
Drugs, Risk and Play
Criminological Research Methods
Special Topic: The Theory and Practice of
Restorative Justice

Related subjects
Cultural Anthropology, Data Science, Education, Genderand Sexuality Studies, Global Studies, Law, Media Studies,
Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, Social Policy,
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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
See page 54 for major requirements.
Anthropology is ‘the study of human beings’. Within thisgeneral field, Cultural Anthropology offers comparative
insights into the contemporary world by exploring thedifferent ways social life is meaningfully organised,experienced, and transformed. We explore a range of topics
through a comparative perspective looking at global issues
and issues within Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our first-year courses help students understand basic
anthropological concepts such as universalism, difference,
race, inequality, community, ritual, power, and gender. They
also help students develop intellectual skills necessary forsuccess at the University, including basic study skills, criticalreading practices, research techniques, writing skills, andsome public presentation skills.
Second-year courses offer in-depth examinations of thehuman experience, cultivating students’ interpretive skills
while exploring a range of pressing global issues. Courses
address human rights, gender and sexuality, economic
inequality, development, environmental change, and themaking of collective life.
Our third-year courses allow students to explore questions
related to social and political liberation, the future of scienceand technology, medical anthropology and health, visualresearch methods, and ethnographic research.
Through critical cultural and social analysis, students ofCultural Anthropology become active critical thinkers, clear
writers and communicators, and ethically, politically engaged
citizens. Anthropology complements other subjects byproviding an ‘experience near’ approach to our understandingof the contemporary world through broad comparative
engagements with human society, politics, and culture.

First-year courses
ANTH 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Foundations of Society and Culture
ANTH 101 introduces students to Anthropology by focusing
on how anthropologists understand and explain socialand cultural differences. The course covers key concepts
in anthropology and helps students develop a range ofuniversity-level academic skills to prepare them for future
university success. Students who complete the course will
be prepared for further study in Anthropology and the social
sciences and have a better appreciation of world culturesand global issues.

ANTH 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Social and Cultural Diversity
People in societies around the world live in diverse ways.
They can grow, hunt, or buy food. They can work to build
technologies, followings, or families for money, for respect,or out of obligation to another group or person. They
might worship gods, ancestors, or the hundred-dollar bill.
But diversity is not random. This course will introduce
students to some of the diverse beliefs, values, and waysof life that exist in the world, and will teach some of theideas that anthropologists use to analyse and understandhuman diversity. Students will learn key academic reading
and communication skills, and build a basis for study in
Anthropology and the social sciences.

200-level courses
ANTH 201
ANTH 204
ANTH 213

Gender, Sexuality and KinshipModern Anthropological Thought
Ritual in the Collective Life

300-level courses
ANTH 307
ANTH 314
ANTH 315
ANTH 316

Medical Anthropology
Special Topic: Social Lives of Buildings
Special Topic: Anthropology for Liberation
Visual Anthropology

Related subjects
Art History, Asian Studies, Education, Environmental Studies,
Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geography, Global Studies,
Health, History, International Relations, Linguistics, Māori
Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious
Studies, Sociology

Careers
Anthropologist, client services coordinator, community
worker, cultural adviser, heritage and resource managementadviser, journalist, market and consumer researcher, migrant
and refugee services worker, museums, policy analyst, social
researcher, social scientist, teacher, urban planner.

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEERING
See page 92 for major requirements.
See Engineering.

DATA SCIENCE

You will develop technical skills in statistics, computing,databases, and mathematics to explore and understand data
in a range of settings and applications, assess the ethics ofdata collection and use, question privacy and security issues,learn about the importance of communicating effectively withdata, and explore how workplaces can ‘put data in its place’.
Data Science is available as a major in the BA, BCom,and BSc. Graduates will have skill sets to pursue career
opportunities in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.

First-year course
DATA 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Data Science
This course addresses the basics of working with data,
including sources and types of data, wrangling and cleaning
data, analysing and visualising data, assessing data quality,
and communicating results derived from data. Issues ofaccuracy, privacy, legalities and ethics in data collection,transmission, storage, and use are introduced, including specificaspects of Māori data sovereignty relevant to data science.

200-level courses
DATA 201DATA 202

Techniques of Data Science
Data Management and Programming

300-level courses
COMP 309
DATA 301
DATA 302
DATA 303DATA 304
DATA 351
STAT 391
STAT 392
STAT 394

Machine Learning Tools and Techniques
Data Science in Practice
Machine Learning Techniques for Data Science
Statistics for Data Science
Simulation and Stochastic Models
Data Science Internship
Mathematical Methods for Applied Statistics
Sample Surveys
Multivariate Statistics

Related subjects
Actuarial Science, Artifical Intelligence, Computer Science,
Economics, Geography, Information Systems, Linguistics,
Mathematics, Sociology, Statistics

Careers
Roles in finance, health, IT, media, and policy and scientificresearch. Job titles include business consultant, data analyst,
data scientist, programmer, researcher, and smart-city
developer.

See pages 54, 70, or 123 for major requirements.
Big data and the internet of things have changed the way
society works—we send and receive data constantly, andnow we need people who can manage and find hidden
insights within it.
Data Science combines ideas from statistics, computing, andmathematics to provide new insights that are crucial to thesurvival of businesses, governments, and institutions thatwant to transform their data into information, insights, andnovel data products.
Make discoveries as you dive into data with this major thatwill set you up for a career in the most high-demand industryof the twenty-first century.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

DESIGNSee page 82 for degree requirements.
The School of Design Innovation offers students a range ofcourses that will complement various degree programmes
offered by the University. As well as being offered as
majors within the BDI degree, Animation and Visual Effects,
Communication Design, Design for Social Innovation,
Fashion Design Technology, Game Design, Industrial Design,
Interaction Design, and Media Design are available as outsidemajors or minors within the BA, BCom, and BSc.
The option to include minors means that students can easily
customise their course of study. Students enrolled in Design
for Social Innovation must select one minor from a variety of
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possible minors in complementary disciplines available acrossthe University. Media Design and Industrial Design students
also may choose to pursue a minor, but it is not compulsory.
See Animation and Visual Effects, Communication Design,
Design for Social Innovation, Fashion Design Technology,
Game Design, Industrial Design, Interaction Design, and Media
Design subject pages for available Design majors offered.

See pages 82 and 83 for information on the core courses foreach major.

First-year courses
15 POINTS (1/3)

Design Visualisation / Pohewatanga ā-Hoahoa
Introduction to theories and practices of visualcommunication, investigated explicitly through various modesof visualisation across a wide range of media including
web-based media. Taught from an explicitly design
perspective, emphases are given to expressive conceptual,contextual, and formal modes.

DSDN 102

15 POINTS (1/3)

Game Design I / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu I
This course will introduce students to game design principles,
the theory of game design, game history, and practicalgame development methods. Fundamental game designconcepts such as mechanics and loops will be explored
and analysed in order to enable students to conceptualiseand develop playable games. While engaging with the basic
building blocks of game design, students will learn to apply
appropriate game design terminology.

DSDN 103

15 POINTS (2/3)

Critical Approaches to Design Communication / Tukanga
Arohaehae Korero a-Hoahoa
This course introduces students to the role of visual andwritten communication in contemporary design practice.
Students will be exposed to academic referencing, paragraphstructure and paraphrasing, graphic representation andfabrication techniques, typography, and visual narratives todevelop skills in observing, analysing, and describing design
to support their design studio practice. A range of techniques
will be taught to help students communicate designconcepts, critical thinking, and design processes to develop
and clearly articulate their creative ideas and observations.

DSDN 104

15 POINTS (2/3)

Object Codes: 3D Printing / Ngā Waehere ā-Mātāoroko:
Tānga Ahu-Toru
This course engages 3D printing technologies to visualise
and create 3D forms. Computer-based studios explore
leading edge 3D printing technologies and address thedistinctive features of a 3D printing revolution.

DSDN 111

15 POINTS (1/3)

Fundamental Principles of Design / Te Tūāpapa o te Hoahoa
This course is an introduction to generic design concepts,
design vocabularies, and principles of design, taught in thestudio environment using analogue and digital fabrication
techniques. The design studio will develop inquiry, literacy,
and compositional skills in design such as video.
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15 POINTS (2/3)

Interaction Design I / Hoahoa ā-Pāhekoheko I
In this course, students analyse tangible and intangibleinteractions between people and things. Students are
introduced to design concepts, vocabularies, basic coding,and practices of interaction design with an explicit focus oncontextual and/or contemporary issues.

DSDN 132

Courses

DSDN 101

DSDN 112

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Animation and Visual Effects I / Pakiwaituhi me ngāAtataunaki I
This course introduces students to the practice of digitalasset creation and animation for narrative media. Students
will develop basic skill sets central to animation and visual
effects production, including polygonal modelling, surface
shading, texturing, lighting, and animation using 3D digitalcontent creation software. Practical skills are complemented
with design principles and technical concepts related to thisstudio practice.
(X) ANFX 101.

DSDN 141

15 POINTS (2/3)

Experimental Mediums / Ngā Huarahi Hei Whakamātau
This course focuses on creative exploration of design
mediums including natural and synthetic materials. Students
will learn and apply various manual and digital techniquesthrough design experiments for development of expressive
3D objects for multisensory communication.

DSDN 142

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Creative Coding I / Waehere ā-Auaha I
This course introduces students to the concepts andfundamentals of interactive visual perception throughcreative coding for interactive interfaces. Students willdevelop their own visual, animated, multimedia, andinteractive design solutions to address an array of design
problems.

DSDN 144

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Photographics / Ngā Whakaahuatanga
This course is an introduction to photographic designprinciples, theories, and methodologies. Through thecompletion of three projects, students will acquire afundamental understanding of digital photography techniques.

DSDN 151

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Graphic Design / Hoahoa ā-Whakairoiro
This course explores the basics of graphic design througha hands-on visual identity project. Students will learn about
logos, typography, colour palettes, style guides, and more.
It provides a good introduction to Communication Design
skills. Students will learn about professional design practicethrough the use of a brief, design processes, and critique.
Using design software, as well as sketching and photography,
students will produce a variety of materials that express thevisual identity and voice of a brand.

DSDN 152

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Drawing I / Pikitia I
This course develops the technical skills of drawing and theunderstanding of human anatomy, kinesiology, perspective,
motion, light, and proportion. It will encourage students tonurture their personal practice and develop their creative
voice through drawing. Skills learned can be applied in many
design contexts and programmes.

DSDN 153

15 POINTS (2/3)

Fashion Construction Studio I / Taupuni Waihanga Kākahu I
In this introductory course, students will learn the principles
of fashion design by researching material properties anddeveloping design models that lead to the production of
wearable forms. Emphasis is placed on pattern design
methods, covering a range of approaches. Historical andcultural theories related to fashion, including mātauranga
Māori (framed in Transition Design), will be presented
and discussed, providing students with a context forunderstanding how cultures react to fashion design.
(X) FADN 101.

DSDN 171

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao
WhānuiBy observing and analysing historical approaches andresponses in and between cultures and design, students
will explore design history from a place-based perspective.
Analytical, critical, and discursive skills that demonstratevisual, oral, and written communication will be emphasised.

DSDN 172

15 POINTS (2/3)

Cultural Narratives: Storytelling for Design / Kōrero Ahurea:
Pakiwaitara Hei Hoahoa
Great visual storytellers challenge our notions of self andtruth and become part of our history and cultural identities.
This course enables the dissemination of mātauranga Māoriand other cultural knowledge via storytelling. Students will
become creative, responsible arbiters of visual storytelling.

DSDN 173

15 POINTS (3/3)

Design Thinking for Sustainability / Whakaaro Hoahoa mōte Toitūtanga
This course introduces design thinking and its
interdisciplinary application in addressing complex
sustainability challenges. Students will use design thinking tointerpret the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) and how they apply to Aotearoa New Zealand andglobal contexts.

200-level courses
ANFX 201
ANFX 211
ANFX 221
ANFX 231
ANFX 271
ANFX 272

Animation and Visual Effects II / Pakiwaituhi mengā Mariko Ataata II
Character Animation I / Pakiwaituhi Kiripuaki I
Digital 2D Animation I / Pakiwaituhi Matihiko
Ahurua I
Stop Motion Animation / Pakiwaituhi Whakatū
Nekehanga
History of Animation and Visual Effects / Hītōria
Pakiwaituhi, Mariko Ataata
Fictional Narratives–Storytelling for Design /Kōrero Pakiwaitara–Pakiwaitara Hei Hoahoa

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

COMD 201
COMD 211
COMD 231
COMD 241
COMD 251
COMD 261
DSDN 271
FADN 201
FADN 202
FADN 242
FADN 273
GAME 201GAME 202
GAME 203
INDN 204
INDN 211
INDN 212
INDN 241
INDN 252
IXXN 201
IXXN 211
IXXN 221
MDDN 201

MDDN 211
MDDN 221
MDDN 222
MDDN 231
MDDN 242
MDDN 244
SIDN 221
SIDN 233
SIDN 242
SIDN 271
SIDN 272

Type & Image I / Te Momo me te Whakaahua I
Drawing II / Tuhi Pikitia II
Illustration / Pikitia Whakaari
Visual Narratives / Ngā Paki Ataata
Information Design / Hoahoa ā-Pārongo
Motion Design I / Hoahoa ā-Nekehanga I
Pathways to Research / Ngā Ara Rangahau
Fashion Construction Studio II / Taupuni
Waihanga Kākahu II
Fashion Construction Studio III / Taupuni
Waihanga Kākahu III
Generative Textiles / Ngā Papanga ā-Waihanga
Fashion in Society / Kākahu i te Papori
Game Design II / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu Rorohiko II
Digital Asset Creation / Auaha Huarawa MatihikoGame Prototyping—Design / Tauira Whakamātau
ā-Kēmu—Hoahoa
Materialised Codes / Ngā Waehere i Puta
Communicative Products / Ngā Huao te Whakakōrero
Responsive Products / Ngā Hua o te Whakautu
Sustainable Mediums / Ngā Huarahi Toitūtanga
Physiology Codes / Ngā Waehere ā-Mātai
Whaiaroaro
Design for Experience I / Hoahoa kia Whai
Wheako I
Design Psychology I / Mātai Hinengaro
ā-Hoahoa I
Web Design I / Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi I
Internet Design and Social Media Design /Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi me te Hoahoa Arapāho
ā-Papori
Digital Video Creation / Auaha Ata MatihikoGame Design I / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu Rorohiko I
Virtual Reality Studio / Taupuni Ao Mariko
Physical Computing / Rorohiko ā-ŌkikoCreative Coding II / Waehere ā-Auaha II
Expanded Photographics / Whakawhānui
Whakaahua
Sustainable Design / Hoahoa ā-Toitū
Design Ethnography I / Tā te Hoahoa Titiro I
Speculative Design / Hoahoa ā-Whakapae
Design in Transition / Hoahoa hai Kaupapa
Whakawhiti
Co-Design I / Hoahoa Mahi Ngātahi I

300-level courses
ANFX 301
ANFX 311
ANFX 321
ANFX 390

COMD 302
COMD 325

COMD 331
COMD 335

Animation and Visual Effects III / Pakiwaituhi mengā Mariko Ataata III
Character Animation II / Pakiwaituhi ā-Kiripuaki II
Digital 2D Animation II / Pakiwaituhi Matihiko
Ahurua II
Animation and Visual Effects Capstone /Whakatinana ā-Wheako: Pakiwaituhi me ngā
Mariko Ataata
Type & Image II / Te Momo me te Whakaahua II
Print Media Now: Design for Publications /Arapāho Mātātuhi o Nāianei: Hoahoa mō ngā
Whakaputanga
Concept Art and World Building / Toi Ariā mete Waihanga ā-Ao
Comics and Graphic Novels / Pukawaituhi mengā Pakimaero Waituhi
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COMD 342 Generative Graphic Design / Hoahoa Waihanga
Whakairoiro
COMD 351 Writing for Design / Tuhituhi mō te Hoahoa
COMD 361 Motion Design II / Hoahoa ā-Nekehanga II
COMD 390 Communication Design Capstone: Plan,
Produce, Publish / Whakatinana ā-Wheako
Kōrero Hoahoa: Whakamahere, Whakatinana,
Whakaputa
FADN 301 Fashion Construction Studio IV / Taupuni
Waihanga Kākahu IV
FADN 321 Costume Design / Hoahoa ā-Kahu Whakaari
FADN 341 High Performance Fashion and Wearables /Kākahu Whai Tikanga me Ngā Kākahu Hei Mau
FADN 390 Fashion Design Technology Capstone /Whakatinana ā-Wheako Hangarau Hoahoa
ā-Kākahu
GAME 301 Game Design III / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu Rorohiko III
GAME 302 Game Engines for Design / Pūkaha Kēmu mōte Hoahoa
GAME 390 Game Design Capstone / Whakatinana
ā-Wheako Hoahoa ā-Kēmu
INDN 311
Publishable Products / Ngā Hua Hei Whakaputanga
INDN 321
Interactive Products / Ngā Hua Hei
Pāhekohekotanga
INDN 332 Future Under Negotiation / Te Matapaki
i te Anamata
INDN 341
Innovative Mediums / Ngā Huarahi Hei
Auahatanga
INDN 342 Fabrication Codes / Ngā Waehere Hei Waihanga
INDN 390 Industrial Design Capstone: Branded Products /Whakatinana ā-Wheako Hoahoa ā-Ahumahi: Ngā
Hua i Waituhia
IXXN 302
Design for Experience II / Hoahoa kia Whai
Wheako II
IXXN 311
Design Psychology II / Mātai Hinengaro
ā-Hoahoa II
IXXN 321
Web Design II / Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi II
IXXN 331
Design Enterprise / Pakihi ā-Hoahoa
IXXN 341
Design for Health / Hoahoa kia Whai Hauora
IXXN 390Interaction Design Capstone / Whakatinana
ā-Wheako Hoahoa ā-Pāhekoheko
MDDN 301 Mobile Media and Mixed Reality / Arapāhoā-Aorau
MDDN 314 Audio-Visual Space / Whaitua Ataata-Rongo
MDDN 321 Game Design II / Hoahoa ā-Kēmu Rorohiko II
MDDN 331 Wearable Technology / Hangarau Hei Kākahu
Mau
MDDN 333 Data Driven Design / Hoahoa Ānga ā-Raraunga
MDDN 342 Creative Coding III / Waehere ā-Auaha III
MDDN 344 Computational Culture / Ahurea Pūnaha
ā-Rorohiko
MDDN 390 Media Design Capstone / Whakatinana
ā-Wheako Hoahoa Arapāho
SIDN 321
Design in the Anthropocene / Hoahoa
o Te Nāianei
SIDN 332 Co-Design II / Hoahoa Mahi Ngātahi II
SIDN 333 Design Ethnography II / Tā te Hoahoa Titiro II
SIDN 342 Advanced Topics in Design / Kaupapa Whatutoto
i te HoahoaService Design / Hoahoa ā-Ratonga
SIDN 372
SIDN 390
Design for Social Innovation Capstone:
Agents of Change / Whakatinana ā-Wheako:
Kaiwhakatinana Panonitanga
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Related subjects
Animation and Visual Effects, Communication Design, Design
for Social Innovation, Fashion Design Technology, Industrial
Design, Interaction Design, Media Design

Careers
See page 81 for Design careers.

DESIGN FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION
See page 83 for major requirements.
Design for Social Innovation combines design research,
thinking, and critical practice in the pursuit of creative
solutions. This major, unique in New Zealand, gives you theopportunity to design objects, systems, and environments(both real and virtual) within a critical, analytical, andconceptual framework. Design for Social Innovation isconceived around an understanding that cultures shapedesign, and in turn, design shapes cultures. The programme
has three areas of focus: Social Design Innovation, Designin the Cultural Sector, and Design Research and Strategy.
Topics explored in Design for Social Innovation courses
include:conceptual and experimental design practices
design research methods including ethnographic andpsychological approaches
social design for and with communities
sustainable design theory and practice
DIY design and maker culturesdesign for the cultural sector including exhibition designand curation
photography, digital imaging, and computer culture.
The Design for Social Innovation major offers across-disciplinary qualification for students who have astrong interest in design and who seek professional career
opportunities in a variety of design and design-related fields,
both enhancing and complementing traditional design practice.
The BDI in Design for Social Innovation is a three-year
programme, leading into a two-year Master of Design
Innovation (MDI). In your first year, you’ll share the same core
Design courses as all Design Innovation students. This develops
your knowledge of both the real and the virtual worlds throughexperiments into materials and explorations into the potential of
immersive digital experiences.

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, and points
values.

Related minors and possible careers
Minor subject

CareerArt History

Museum/gallery curator, design critic,
event/experience designer

Asian Studies

International design ambassador, policy
adviser, design consultant

Communication

Roles in media or public relations, creative
industries

Cultural
Anthropology

Design researcher/consultant, trend analyst

Development
StudiesNon-governmental organisation strategist/
consultant, service designer, policy adviser

Film

Film industry writer, critic, producer

Management

Agency manager, design strategist,
marketing and advertising executive

Māori Studies

Māori design advocate/curator/specialist

MarketingMarketing and advertising executive,
advertising planner, design strategist,
entrepreneur

Media Studies

Media researcher, producer, entrepreneur

Psychology

Product/system interface and usability
designer

Sociology

Design consultant/design critic/social issues
advocate

Careers
Graduates will have a strong grounding in issues andinfluences within the expanding field of design and design
knowledge expressed through a diverse range of media,
and can pursue careers in design-related fields as diverse
as advertising, publishing, curatorial work, human-centred
design, or business.

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
See pages 54 or 123 for major requirements.
Where in the world do Asia, gender studies, Latin America,
earthquakes, the Pacific Islands, and globalisation meet? The
answer is Development Studies.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’sDevelopment Studies programme is the first major of its kindin New Zealand. It’s an umbrella under which you can study
almost any aspect of the development of human societies
and their relationship to Earth. This multidisciplinary field
is concerned with studying inequality between people andnations, and the ethical issues that poverty and inequality
create. Because Development Studies investigates theworld and the people who live here, it encourages you to
be confident and tolerant with cross-cultural issues and toanalyse and solve global problems.
Geography staff within the School of Geography,
Environment and Earth Sciences can help shape a degree
that is tailored specifically to your abilities and interests.
You must still meet first-year prerequisites to continue on tochosen electives in second year.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Building on a core in Geography, you are encouraged totake this major combined with another in a related disciplinesuch as Cultural Anthropology, Economics, Geology, History,
Political Science, International Relations, Biology, Education,
Environmental Studies, Asian Studies, Pacific Studies, orMāori Studies.

Core courses
GEOG 112
GEOG 212
GEOG 312GEOG 316

Introduction to Human Geography andDevelopment Studies
Worlds of Development
Race, Gender and Development
Geographies of Globalisation

100-level regional-based courses
Take one of:
ASIA 101
MAOR 123
PASI 101

Introduction to Asian Studies
Te Iwi Māori me āna Tikanga / Māori Society
and Culture
The Pacific Heritage

100-level required subject-based courses
Take one of:
ANTH 101
ANTH 102
ECON 130
ECON 141ESCI 111
GEOG 114
INTP 113
POLS 111‡
POLS 112
POLS 114
PUBL 113RELI 107RELI 108SOSC 111

Foundations of Society and Culture
Social and Cultural Diversity
Microeconomic Principles
Macroeconomic Principles
The Earth System: An Introduction to PhysicalGeography and Earth Sciences
Environment and Resources: The Foundations
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to New Zealand Government andPolitics
Introduction to Political Ideas
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Social and Public Policy: Values and Change
Religion, Law and Politics
The World’s Religions
Sociology: Foundations and Concepts‡Upon request, this subject-based course may be substituted

for a regional-based course within an approved programmeof study that includes other subject-based courses from theabove list.

Related subjects
Asian Studies, Biology, Cultural Anthropology, Economics,
Environmental Studies, Geography, Global Studies, History,
International Relations, Māori Studies, Media Studies, PacificStudies, Political Science, Public Policy, Sociology, Tourism

Careers
Roles in biodiversity and conservation management, city or
regional planning, diplomacy, disaster and relief management,
education, government and public service, Indigenousdevelopment, international aid and development, journalism,
local and community development, non-governmentalorganisations and charity work, policy analysis, research,social services, teaching, and tourism management.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHEREDUCATION
See page 87 for BEd(Tchg)EC degree requirements.
Early childhood is a distinct and critical time in the lives ofchildren when care and education are inseparably linked.
Children and families benefit from access to quality earlychildhood education, and the whole community benefits fromhaving well-educated and qualified teachers who reflect thediverse backgrounds of children.
Early childhood teachers work in close partnership withparents, caregivers, and whānau in a holistic, inclusive,
supportive, and empowering way. The responsive relationshipbetween early childhood teachers and families is critical toensure the smooth transition for children between contexts.
There are two pathways into early childhood teaching:
the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) and the Bachelorof Education (Teaching) Early Childhood (BEd(Tchg)EC).
This publication focuses on the courses required for theBEd(Tchg)EC.

First-year courses—BEd(Tchg)EC
EDUC 102

15 POINTS (1/3)

Te Ao Hurihuri 1: Te Tiriti—History and Transformative
Education
This course introduces the historical context for education in
Aotearoa, beginning with pre-colonial Māori tikanga, the early
contact period, He Whakaputanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi andthe impacts of colonisation since 1840. It includes examplesof Māori resistance to Tiriti breaches and an overview of
Waitangi Tribunal findings, with a focus on the implications
for transformative education, including ecological justice, incontemporary and local education contexts.

EDUC 103

20 POINTS (2/3)

Te Ao Hurihuri 2: Ngā Auahatanga—Innovations in Care and
Education
This course provides students with an opportunity tointerrogate the genealogies of Indigenous and Westernmodels of child-rearing and the intergenerationaltransmission of languages, values, and knowledges, including
a view of play and playfulness. Students engage in in-depth
exploration, comparison, and critique of historical andcontemporary contexts for early childhood philosophies andprogrammes, with a focus on Indigenous models, such as
kōhanga reo, aoga amata, punanga reo, and punana leo, andkey Western pedagogical innovations and influences such as
the work of John Dewey, Frederick Froebel, Rudolph Steiner,
Maria Montessori, and the MacMillan sisters.

EDUC 104

20 POINTS (2/3)

Te Ao Hurihuri 3: Ngā Ariā—Theories of Growth andLearning in Context
This course offers an introduction to, and a critical analysis
of, historical and contemporary theories of learning, growth,and transformation across the lifespan. In recognising culturalcontexts, the course includes an in-depth examination oftransformative education focusing on the ontologies and160

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theories of Māori, Pacific, and other Indigenous peoples,
Southern and Western frameworks, including deconstructing
developmental psychology and behaviourism.
(X) EDUC 116.

TCHG 102

15 POINTS (1/3)

Te Reo Māori 1: Hei Whaiora
In this course, student teachers are introduced to te reo
Māori me ōna tikanga in relation to the conceptual frameworkthat underpins Te Whāriki, including the place of tākaro, orplay, in te ao Māori.
(X) TCHG 118.

TCHG 103

15 POINTS (1/3)

Ako 1: Ngā Anga—Care and Education Frameworks andPedagogies
This course introduces student teachers to practiceframeworks taught across the programme, including
kaupapa Māori, curriculum and pedagogical approaches, andconstructs of culture, criticality, professionalism, and ethicalpractice. Student teachers will examine the Teaching Councilof Aotearoa New Zealand’s Code and Standards, regulatory
frameworks, and professional guidelines and participate infive weeks of teaching experience.
(C) TCHG 102, THCG 104, EDUC 102; (X) TCHG 116.

TCHG 104

15 POINTS (1/3)

Tātaimarau 1: Te Whāriki
In this course, student teachers critically examine notionsof curriculum and pedagogical practices in early childhoodcare and education settings in Aotearoa New Zealand,
focusing on wellbeing, learning, and growing through playand exploration. They build their understanding of social,
cultural, and ecological justice in relation to curriculum, playpedagogies, and inclusive education. Māori and Pacificpeoples’ ontologies and theoretical perspectives andchildren’s diverse life-worlds are a focus.
(X) TCHG 111.

TCHG 105

20 POINTS (2/3)

Tātaimarau me Te Reo Māori 2: Kia Rere—The ‘100’
Languages of Children
In this course, student teachers explore introductory notionsof creativity from multiple perspectives including Māori,Pacific peoples, and Western conceptualisations. Theyenhance their own creative skills and attitudes throughcritically exploring these curriculum domains: languages,
literacy, visual art, music, dance, drama, science, maths,
and technology. They develop an enriched understanding ofdesign for programme planning and learning environments,
which integrates digital learning, a sustainability focus,
and transformative approaches. The course incorporates
an intermediate te reo language component, Kia Rere,
that builds on earlier te reo learning and uses a corpus oflanguage appropriate to working in these curriculum domains.
(P) TCHG 102, 104; (X) EDUC 115.

200-level courses

Careers

TCHG 220

Roles in biodiversity management, biosecurity, conservation.
Job titles include environmental protection officer, forestry,
fundraising coordinator, medical laboratory assistant, policy
analyst, researcher, resource manager, resource planner,teacher, weed and pest controller.

TCHG 221
TCHG 222
TCHG 223
TCHG 224
TCHG 225

Ako 2: Te Tirohanga Whānui—Approaches to
EC Curriculum, Assessment, and PlanningAko me Te Reo Māori 3: Kia Tika—Being a
Kaiako with Infants, Toddlers, and their Whānau
Tātaimarau 3: Ngā Torohanga—Modalities for
Understanding Life-worlds
Te Ao Hurihuri me Te Reo Māori 4: Kia Māori—Inclusive Teaching in Diverse Communities
Ako 4: Kia Mataara—Intentional Pedagogies in
Local Contexts
Tātaimarau 4: Ngā Toi—Exploring Modes ofCreativity and Expression

300-level courses
EDUC 315
TCHG 308
TCHG 309
TCHG 382
TCHG 383
TCHG 384

Te Ao Hurihuri 6: Kia hurihia—Advocacy withChildren and Communities
Te Reo Māori 5: Kia Ora
Ako 5: Te Aro—Professional and Inquiry-based
ECCE Practice
Tātaimarau 5: Tuituiā—Integrating the Arts andSciences
Ako me Te Reo Māori 6: Ki te Wheiao—Bringing
It All Together
Tātaimarau 6: Kia Kōkiri—Empowering Creativity

EARTH SCIENCES
See Geology and Geophysics.

ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY
See page 123 for major requirements.
See Biology.
At the School of Biological Sciences, you’ll learn about thehuge diversity of plants, animals, and micro-organismsthat inhabit Earth. After a broad introduction, the major in
Ecology and Biodiversity focuses on areas of plant, animal,and ecosystem diversity and function. Topics include
physical and biological processes in ecology, genetics andmolecular biology, statistics, plant ecology and conservation,
animal ecology and behaviour, and evolution. You’ll find it
helpful to have some elementary knowledge of biology andstatistics.

ECONOMETRICS
Econometrics is a vital component in the toolbox for careersin economics or finance, such as in economic or business
forecasting, teaching, or economic and policy research.
Econometrics uses and develops statistical techniques, in
combination with economics and mathematics, to analyse
empirically a range of issues and applications in academic
research, economic and public policy, and the modern
business world. Econometric theory and practice shows how
to formulate and estimate economic and financial models,
make forecasts, and/or test ideas and theories, in order todraw conclusions from business and economic data.
Our first-year courses cover basic economics, statisticaltechniques used in research and business, and mathematics.
Econometrics study begins in earnest in the second year, anddevelops further in the third and fourth (Honours) years tocover more advanced issues.

First-year courses
QUAN 102

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Statistics for Business
An introduction to techniques useful in business research orpractice. Topics include graphs and diagrams, measures oflocation and dispersion, index numbers, probability, sampling,
estimation and testing (z, t, chi-square, sign, and Mann-Whitney
tests), correlation, and simple regression. STAT 193 is similar
to QUAN 102, and can be substituted if necessary.
(X) STAT 193.

QUAN 111

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Mathematics for Economics and Finance
Mathematical methods appropriate for study of economics
and finance: set theory, functions, calculus of functions of
one or several variables, financial mathematics, vectors,
matrices, and systems of linear equations.

Wellington offers access to some unique centres of native
biodiversity including the Otari Native Plant Museum, Kāpiti
Island Bird Sanctuary, and the urban wildlife sanctuary
Zealandia. Current research interests include tuatara
evolution and conservation, insect invasions, and sex inplants.

200-level courses

For a career that has anything to do with the understanding
and management of living things and their interactions withpeople, a BSc major in Ecology and Biodiversity is ideal.

ECON 301
ECON 303
FINA 304

Related subjects
Biology, Biomedical Science, Cell and Molecular Bioscience,
Development Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental
Studies, Geography, Marine Biology, Physical Geography,
Statistics

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

QUAN 201 Introduction to Econometrics
QUAN 203 Quantitative Methods for Economics andFinance

300-level courses
Econometrics
Applied Econometrics
Financial Econometrics

Related subjects
Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics

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Careers

300-level courses

Job titles include economic analyst, economic forecaster,financial analyst. Roles in banking, consulting, government,
insurance, international agencies, Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment, Reserve Bank of New Zealand,
and the Treasury.

ECON 301
ECON 303
ECON 305
ECON 307
ECON 309
ECON 312
ECON 314
ECON 328
ECON 330
ECON 333
ECON 335
ECON 338
ECON 339
ECON 340
ECON 341
ECON 350
ECON 361
FINA 304
FINA 306

ECONOMICS
See page 70 for major requirements.
If you want to understand why people, societies, andgovernments make the choices they do and the implicationsof these choices, economics is for you. Economics is much
more than the study of decision-making. It is about the studyof how we go about the everyday business of life and wealthcreation. Economics looks at how economic systems workand how households and firms behave. You’ll study the newchallenges and opportunities of the global economy. You’ll
get down to the nuts and bolts of how prices, incomes, andemployment are determined, how resources are allocated,
and the determinants of growth, development, businesscycles, employment, inflation, and international trade.
Successful economic analysis is both an art, acquired
gradually through practice, and a science, demanding
theoretical and quantitative skills. You’ll find the study ofboth mathematics and statistics (econometrics) usefulcomplements to our economics offerings. Econometrics isparticularly important for an understanding and analysisof the data underlying so much of economics. Economics
may be taken as a major or minor for a BA, BCom, or as aminor or second major for a BSc. Economics is an excellent
complement to the study of social sciences, history, and law
as well as to the study of mathematics and statistics.
You’ll get an education in rigorous analytical thinking,attractive to businesses and public sector organisations
looking for graduates with a broad perspective on economy
and society.

First-year courses
ECON 130

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Microeconomic Principles
An introduction to economic principles and their application
to issues facing households, businesses, and government in
the New Zealand economy and the international economic
environment.

ECON 141

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Macroeconomic Principles
The macroeconomics of what determines income,
employment, and prices. Covers fiscal and monetary policies,
the international sector and analysis of income expenditure,
IS–LM and aggregate demand–aggregate supply models.

200-level courses
ECON 201
ECON 202
QUAN 201
QUAN 203162

Intermediate Microeconomics
Open-economy Macroeconomics
Introduction to Econometrics
Quantitative Methods for Economics andFinanceTe Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Econometrics
Applied Econometrics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Public Sector Economics
International Trade
Macroeconomics: Growth, Stability, and Crises
Game Theory
Industrial Organisation
Law and Economics
Labour Economics
Managerial Economics
Monetary Economics
Information Economics
Environmental and Resource Economics
Public Choice and Social Welfare
Development Economics
Disasters and Economics Policy
Financial Econometrics
Financial Economics

Related subjects
Accounting, Actuarial Science, Finance, Law, Management,
Marketing, Mathematics, Statistics

Careers
Roles in business, government, banking, consultancies,
insurance, international agencies, financial markets,
multinational corporations, and risk management. Job titles
include economic analyst, economic forecaster, investment
manager, policy analyst, and statistical analyst.

EDUCATION
See page 129 for major requirements.
The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled,
or so said the philosopher, Plutarch, more than two thousand
years ago. Some would argue that in many of today’s
schools, the fires remain unlit. From a range of disciplinary
perspectives, the study of Education explores not only
how the desire for learning is kindled, but it also addresses
the ‘big questions’: Does schooling promote equality or
perpetuate social disadvantage? What sorts of values
should young people learn from adults? What is the purposeof education for the young? How can education make adifference for marginalised or disadvantaged groups?
As our society’s central way of passing on knowledge,
education has the power to shape every aspect of our future.
The study of Education will give you transferable knowledge
and understanding to make judgements about education andto analyse educational problems. Staff teach courses linked
to their own research expertise in areas as diverse as youth
studies, educational psychology, sociology of education, humandevelopment and behaviour, education policy and theory,
philosophy of education, early childhood, Māori education,
Pacific education, and much more. You could even consider
adding supporting courses in disciplines including Psychology,
Sociology, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Development Studies,or History for a well-rounded degree. There are many careersopen to graduates with a BA (Education) major in areas such as
child advocacy, family support, migrant and refugee services,
community strategic planning, policy analysis, corrections andrehabilitation services, and youth work.

Graduates will have a critical understanding of the relevant
theories and perspectives on education and can progress topostgraduate study in Education.

First-year courses
EDUC 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Education, Society and Culture
This interdisciplinary course is an introduction to therelationship between education, society, and culture. It
analyses the ways in which political and cultural beliefs
influence children and young people’s experiences of
education in multiple settings with particular focus on
Aotearoa New Zealand and the Oceania region.

EDUC 117

20 POINTS (3/3)

Motivation and Grit
Why do you do the things you do? Why are some activities
more effective than others in trying to achieve goals? Whatis grit and how does it relate to motivation? This course
will address all of these questions and will help students
understand what affects people’s motivation. This course istaught online.

EDUC 136

20 POINTS (2/3)

Professional Knowledge for Mathematics Education
How do children learn mathematics and how can teachers
promote mathematical learning and thinking? This course
explores specialised content knowledge; a knowledge ofmathematical concepts essential for the effective teaching ofmathematics. Learning will be based around the pedagogies
promoted in New Zealand curriculum documents. This
course is particularly relevant for students considering
enrolling in a teaching qualification upon completion of theirundergraduate degree.

EDUC 141

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Human Development and LearningThis course takes a lifespan approach to examining how
people develop and learn from birth to death. It explores key
milestones and changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, andsocial development. It critically examines a range of factors
and contexts that shape development and learning and key
theories.

200-level courses
EDUC 215
EDUC 221
EDUC 223
EDUC 224
EDUC 243
EDUC 244

The Early Years Debates
Youth, Society and Education
Education, Ethnicity and Culture
Pacific Nations Education
Learning and Motivation
Issues in Child and Adolescent Development

300-level courses
EDUC 321
EDUC 322
EDUC 323
EDUC 341
EDUC 342
EDUC 343

The Politics of Education
Multi-ethnic Education
Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Education
Aotearoa
Learning Environments
Exceptional Learners: Special Education
Youth and Life Challenges

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Related subjects
Criminology, Health, Languages and Cultures, Media Studies,
Psychology, Social Policy, Sociology, Teaching

Careers
Roles in community education, government, human resourcesmanagement, professional education, professional training
and development, social work, youth work. Job titles include
career adviser, development officer, education researcher,learning and development manager, policy analyst,
researcher, teacher.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
See page 55 for major requirements.
The interdisciplinary Educational Psychology major is best
suited for students who are interested in combining thestrengths of both subjects and for students who mightwant to continue with postgraduate study in Educational
Psychology (or Psychology, with approval). In particular,a BA majoring in Educational Psychology will give you thefoundational knowledge you need to work towards anexciting and rewarding career as an educational psychologist.
Educational psychologists are concerned with improving thelearning of children and young people who are experiencing
social, emotional, or learning difficulties that cause problems
within a range of educational settings. They use theirknowledge of education and learning, and developmental,
behavioural, and cognitive psychology to help people ineducational and community settings.
Educational psychologists can work within schools,
classrooms, early childhood education settings, orcommunity services and can be employed in both the public
and private sectors. They work with individual clients orgroups, advising teachers, parents, social workers, and otherprofessionals. Educational psychologists use their knowledgeof educational psychology and their skills in psycho-educational
assessment, evaluation, mediation, counselling, intervention,
coordination, and referral to improve outcomes for all those
involved in educational settings, including students, teachers,
and whānau.
Students are not able to do a double major in Educational
Psychology (EDPS) and Psychology (PSYC), or Educational
Psychology (EDPS) and Education (EDUC).

Core first-year courses
EDUC 141
PSYC 121
STAT 193

Human Development and Learning
Introduction to Psychology 1 or
PSYC 122 Introduction to Psychology 2
Statistics in Practice

Recommended 200-level courses
EDUC 243
EDUC 244
PSYC 221
PSYC 231
PSYC 232
PSYC 233

Learning and Motivation
Issues in Child and Adolescent Development
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Survey and Naturalistic Research Methods or
PSYC 242 Experimental Research Methods
Brain and Behaviour

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Related subjects

EDUC 341
EDUC 342
EDUC 343

All subject areas offered at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria
University of Wellington.

Learning Environments
Exceptional Learners: Special Education
Youth and Life Challenges

Complementary courses
EDUC 101
PSYC 321
PSYC 324
PSYC 327
PSYC 332
PSYC 338

Education, Society and Culture
Clinical Applications of Psychology
Child Development
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
Behaviour Analysis
Cross-cultural Psychology

Related subjects
Criminology, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, Social Policy,
Teaching

Careers
Job titles include clinical practitioner, counsellor, educational
psychologist, researcher, teacher, youth worker.

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICENGINEERING
See page 92 for major requirements.
See Engineering.

ELECTRONIC AND COMPUTERSYSTEMSSee page 123 for major requirements.
The Electronic and Computer Systems major of the BSc
allows students to combine electronics or signal processing
subjects with other disciplines within, or outside, science.
See Engineering for possible subject choices.

EMPLOYABILITY
What can you do with your degree? What will the workforce
look like in 10 years? Explore the answers to these questions
and put what you’re learning into practice in the worldof work.

FHSS InternshipIn the FHSS Internship, you will get the opportunity to put yourskills, knowledge, and interests into action on work-based
projects, and acquire practical work experience while gaining
course credit towards your degree. This course is unparalleledin enabling students to expand their horizons and engage
in meaningful collaborations with various organisations in
the Wellington region such as the Council for International
Development, Te Papa Tongarewa, NZ on Screen, the Ministryof Education, Radio New Zealand, and many more. As an intern,
you will be involved in a variety of projects depending on yourarea of study and the host organisation’s areas of expertise.
In the taught component of the course, you will have an
opportunity to reflect on, share, and discuss what you’ve learnt
in the workplace with your classmates.

300-level course
FHSS 302

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Careers
These courses give you the opportunity to explore the worldof work, learn from industry professionals, and add valuable
experience to your CV.

ENGINEERING
See page 91 for degree requirements.
Technology is constantly changing our world, providing new
products and processes that enhance our lives. Engineering
involves the practical application of scientific knowledge tothe design and development of new technology.
BE(Hons) graduates understand this complex andfast-changing environment, and have the knowledge andskills to design, programme, implement, and maintaincomplex computer systems and get things working.
These majors are offered for the BE(Hons): Cybersecurity
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, andSoftware Engineering.
Cybersecurity Engineering gives graduates the means
to protect computers, data, programs, and networks fromattack and unauthorised access. You will gain the practical,
technical, and theoretical knowledge you need to develop
and build systems that protect from attacks by both people
and machines.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering gives graduates theability to develop electronic-based systems to solve
real-world problems. These systems are not only based on
their physical components, but often also on the signals
flowing in the system and the embedded software thatprovides the system’s intelligence.
Software Engineering controls many aspects of the modern
world, ranging from safety-critical (nuclear power plants,
airlines, and medical devices) to the everyday (Amazon
and Google), including networks, mobile devices, andnext-generation interactive techniques. You will learn to build
software systems, as an individual and in teams, which solve
problems and are efficient, robust, reliable, and usable.

First-year courses
COMP 102

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Computer Program Design
Introduction to the fundamentals of programming in ahigh-level programming language (Java), using an
object-oriented approach to program design. Students
develop their programming skills by constructing computer
programs for a variety of applications. The course provides
a foundation for all later courses in Computer Science, anddevelops programming skills useful for students in manyother disciplines. Suitably prepared students may replace thiswith COMP 112.

COMP 112

15 POINTS (1/3)

ENGR 121

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Introduction to Computer Science

Engineering Mathematics Foundations

This course introduces a range of important concepts andtopics across Computer Science, Software Engineering,and Network Engineering. Students will also gain a solid
foundation of programming skills in object-oriented
programming. The course is an entry point to the BE(Hons)and BSc in Computer Science for students who already havebasic programming skills.

An introduction to the range of mathematical techniques
employed by engineers, including functions and calculus,
linear algebra and vector geometry, probability, and statistics.
There is an emphasis on applications and modelling.

Entry requirement: 14 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Digital Technology, including 6 credits in Computer
Programming, or COMP 132, or equivalent programming
experience.

COMP 103

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Building on COMP 102 or COMP 112, this course focuseson the techniques for designing, building, and analysing
computer programs that deal with large collections of data.
It addresses techniques for programming with collectionsof data and the data structures and algorithms needed
to implement these collections. The course expands
programming skills and provides an understanding of theprinciples of data abstraction, algorithm design, and theanalysis of algorithms fundamental to computer science.
(P) COMP 102 or COMP 112.

CYBR 171

15 POINTS (1/3)

Cybersecurity Fundamentals
This course provides a general introduction to cybersecurity,
including the ‘hacker mindset’, social engineering, ethics, andpractical exploits. Different techniques and concepts will bepresented, and the course will discuss the importance andscope of cybersecurity using case studies to illustrate theory.

ENGR 101

15 POINTS (1/3)

Engineering Technology
This course provides a general introduction to thefundamental physical principles and technical concepts
needed to understand the design and engineering ofelectronic, mechatronic, networked, and software systems.
Experience is gained in basic engineering workshop practice,with assembly and testing of basic hardware, software,and networked systems, and construction of a personal
computer.

ENGR 110

15 POINTS (2/3)

Engineering Modelling and Design
This course introduces the role of modelling in theengineering design process. Different modelling techniques
will be presented and techniques for evaluating each that
can aid design decisions will be demonstrated. Practical work
will support the learning of different modelling and simulation
techniques.
(P) COMP 102 or 112 and ENGR 101; (X) ENGR 111, RESE 111.

Entry requirement: 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics, Statistics, or successful completionof MATH 132 (or equivalent background).
(X) Any pair of MATH 141 or QUAN 111; MATH 151 orMATH 161 or MATH 177.
Acceptance into ENGR 121 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge International
Examinations or a minimum of B or better in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into ENGR 121 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL or 5 at SL or better in Mathematics on theInternational Baccalaureate grade scale.

ENGR 122

15 POINTS (2/3)

Engineering Mathematics with Calculus
Further mathematical techniques employed by electronic andcomputer systems engineers, with emphasis on methods ofcalculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. There is anemphasis on engineering applications and use of software.
(P) ENGR 121 or MATH 141; (X) the pair (MATH 142,
MATH 151).

ENGR 123

15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Engineering Mathematics and Logic and Statistics
This course introduces mathematical techniques employedby network and software engineers, including methods of
combinatorics and logic, probability, and decision theory.
There is an emphasis on applications and developing active
learning.
(P) ENGR 121; (X) The pair MATH 161, (MATH 177 or
QUAN 102 or STAT 193).

ENGR 141

15 POINTS (1/3)

Engineering Science
This course deals with scientific topics relevant toengineering. Topics will include forms and use of energy,
basic electric circuits, introductory atomic theory, exploitationof chemical energy, and chemical hazards. Students willobtain an appreciation for quantitative scientific reasoning
and the role of fundamental physical laws in governing
human energy use.
Entry requirement: Direct entry into ENGR 141 is conditionalon 16 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard credits in
Mathematics or equivalent.
Acceptance into ENGR 141 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B or better inMathematics in the AS level Cambridge Assessment
International Education.
Acceptance into ENGR 141 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL or 5 at SL or better in Mathematics on theInternational Baccalaureate grade scale.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

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ENGR 142

15 POINTS (2/3)

Engineering Physics for Electronics and Computer Systems
Physics theory and practice relevant to electronics andcomputer systems engineering. Topics covered will include
electrostatics (charge, force, field, potential), magnetic field
and force, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetic induction,and other selected topics. Lectures, assignments, andlaboratory work will all focus on the application of physics toengineering situations.
(P) ENGR 141 and (ENGR 121 or MATH 141).
Acceptance into ENGR 142 is conditional on 14 NCEA
Level 3 credits in Physics, and 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in
Mathematics including:
3.6 Differentiation (91578)
3.7 Integration (91579)
Note: 18 NCEA Level 3 standards in both Mathematics andPhysics are strongly recommended.
or one of the following:
one externally assessed standard with Excellence in both
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics and Physics or two externallyassessed standards with Merit in both NCEA Level 3
Mathematics and Physics
two externally assessed standards with Excellence in
NCEA Level 3 Calculus
an equivalent background in Mathematics or Physics.
Acceptance into ENGR 142 is conditional on a minimum of
D in both Physics and Mathematics in the A level Cambridge
Assessment International Education or a minimum of A inboth Physics and Mathematics in the AS Level Cambridge
Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into ENGR 142 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL or 5 at SL on the International Baccalaureate grade
scale in both Physics and Mathematics.

200-level courses
AIML 231
AIML 232CYBR 271
COMP 261
EEEN 201EEEN 202
EEEN 203
EEEN 204
EEEN 220
ENGR 201
ENGR 222
NWEN 241
NWEN 243
SWEN 221
SWEN 225

Techniques in Machine Learning
Techniques in Artificial Intelligence
Secure Programming
Algorithms and Data Structures
Mechatronic Design and Prototyping
Digital Electronics and Microcontrollers
Circuit Analysis
Electronic Devices
Signals, Systems and Statistics I
Engineering in Context
Computational Algebra and Calculus
Systems Programming
Network Applications
Software Development
Software Design

300-level courses
AIML 331
AIML 332
AIML 333
AIML 335
AIML 339
CYBR 371
CYBR 372
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AI Computer Vision and Image Processing
AI Natural Language Processing
Acting, Planning, and Scheduling
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence Project
System and Network Security
Applications of Cryptography

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

CYBR 373
COMP 304
COMP 312
COMP 361
EEEN 301
EEEN 310
EEEN 313
EEEN 315
EEEN 320
EEEN 325
ENGR 301
ENGR 302
NWEN 301
NWEN 302
NWEN 303
NWEN 304
RESE 321
RESE 322
SWEN 301
SWEN 302
SWEN 303
SWEN 304

Human and Organisational Security
Programming Languages
Simulation and Stochastic Models
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems
Communication Engineering
Power Electronics and Electrical Machines
Control and Instrumentation
Signals, Systems and Statistics II
Robotic Engineering
Project Management
Group Project
Operating Systems Design
Computer Network Design
Concurrent Programming
Advanced Network Applications
Renewable Energy Generation
Renewable Energy Systems
Structured Methods
Agile Methods
User Interface Design
Database System Engineering

400-level courses
AIML 420
AIML 421
AIML 425
AIML 426
AIML 427
AIML 428
AIML 429
AIML 430
AIML 431
CGRA 408
CGRA 409
CGRA 463
CYBR 471
CYBR 472
CYBR 473
EEEN 401
EEEN 402
EEEN 403
EEEN 410
EEEN 411
EEEN 415
EEEN 421
EEEN 422
EEEN 425
EEEN 430
EEEN 431
ENGR 401
ENGR 440
ENGR 441
ENGR 489
NWEN 401
NWEN 402
NWEN 403
NWEN 404
NWEN 405
NWEN 406
NWEN 438
NWEN 439
RESE 411

Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning Tools and Techniques
Neural Nets and Deep Learning
Evolutionary Computation and Learning
Big Data
Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
Probabilistic Machine Learning
Applications and Implications of Artificial Intelligence
Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence
Computer Graphics Rendering
Geometry Processing Algorithms
Computer Graphics Practicum
Offensive and Defensive Security
Digital Forensics
Malware and Reverse Engineering
Applied Electromagnetics and Compliance
Programmable Digital Logic
Advanced Electronic Instrumentation
Advanced Communications Engineering
Coding and Cryptography for Communications
Advanced Control Systems Engineering
Advanced Signal Processing
Convex Optimisation
Advanced Robotic Engineering
Robotic Intelligence and Design
Musical Robotics
Professional PracticeDirected Individual Study
Directed Individual StudyEngineering Project
Distributed Systems Design
Internet Engineering
Advanced Network Engineering
Mobile Computing
Security Engineering
Distributed Computing in Grids and Clouds
Special Topic in Network Engineering 1
Special Topic in Network Engineering 2
Power Systems Analysis

RESE 412
SWEN 421
SWEN 422
SWEN 423
SWEN 424
SWEN 425
SWEN 426
SWEN 427
SWEN 430
SWEN 431
SWEN 432
SWEN 433
SWEN 434

Advanced Development of Renewable Energy
Systems
Formal Software Engineering 1
Human Computer Interaction
Design: Patterns, Frameworks and Languages
Model-Driven Development
Design Patterns
Advanced Software Implementation andDevelopment
Advanced Software Engineering: Requirements
and Design
Compiler Engineering
Advanced Programming Languages
Advanced Database Design and Implementation
Web Information Systems Engineering
Data Warehousing

Related subjects
Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphic and Games,
Computer Science, Design, Information Systems, Interaction
Design, Mathematics, Media Design, Operations Research,Physics, Statistics

Careers
Roles in communications, consumer products, data analysis,electric power engineering, electronics, engineering, games
development, industrial instrumentation, mechatronics,
network design, research, robotics, security analysis,
software development.

ENGLISH LITERATURE
See page 55 for major requirements.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offersa BA with one of New Zealand’s widest ranges of courses inEnglish Literature. Our courses take an equally wide range ofapproaches to the study of these texts, using both traditionaland contemporary critical methods, placing them in a varietyof literary, historical, and cultural contexts.

within the Faculty such as the International Institute ofModern Letters and the Film, Theatre, and Media Studies
programmes, to external bodies such as the Alexander
Turnbull Library and the National Archives.

First-year courses
ENGL 111

20 POINTS (2/3)

Wild Civility: English Literature, 1380–1830‘Wild Civility’ introduces some of the great English texts fromthe medieval to the Romantic period (1380–1830). It explores
literature from the bawdy tales of Chaucer to the drama
and poetry of the age of Shakespeare, to the verse of the
Romantic poet Keats. These texts provide a vivid insight into
the literature of the past, its themes and techniques, and into
the foundations of the English literary canon. The course also
focuses on the essential reading skills that enable a student
to understand and enjoy such works, and on the basic skillsof academic writing.

ENGL 117

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Narrative
This course aims to provide students with some essential
tools for the study of narrative. The primary focus is literary
fiction, but examples will be drawn from a variety of genres
and media for comparative purposes. Students will be
introduced to distinctive aspects of narrative form andprovided with a basic critical vocabulary for the accurate
analysis of narrative texts.

200-level courses
ENGL 203
ENGL 208
ENGL 209
ENGL 211
ENGL 231
ENGL 234
ENGL 244

Modernist Literature
Shakespeare
The Nineteenth-century Novel
Science Fiction
Modern Poetry
New Zealand LiteratureChildren’s Literature

300-level courses

Studying English Literature gives you access to one of theworld’s richest cultural traditions. At the heart of all ourcourses are the skills of advanced reading and writing. We
aim to help you to read with greater attention, appreciation,and enjoyment, to express your responses and thinking
with more precision, and to discover the excitement andchallenges of independent literary research.

ENGL 307
ENGL 308
ENGL 311
ENGL 312
ENGL 330
ENGL 331
ENGL 332

Successful students of English Literature demonstrate skills
in research, analysis, writing, and oral presentation that aresought in both public and private sectors of the job market.
They also often display intellectual curiosity, maturity, andinitiative that gives them an edge over other candidates.

Related subjects

Students of English Literature have a great deal of freedom
in their choice of courses. For those who wish to develop
specialist interests in greater depth, pathways through the
major can be identified, including pre-twentieth century
literature, modern and contemporary literature, literature of
Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific, and literary criticism.

Troy and Troilus
Renaissance Literature
Romantic Literature
Victorian Literature
Postcolonial Literature
New Zealand Literature
American Literature: 20th Century

Classical Studies, Communication, Creative Writing, Film,
History, Linguistics, Media Studies, Modern Language
Studies, Music, Philosophy, Theatre

Careers
Advertising, archives support assistant, editor, government,journalist, librarian, management, market researcher, media,
public relations, public service, publishing, research assistant,teacher.

Our English programme maintains close and productive
associations with a range of other groups, from those

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Other 100-level required courses

See page 124 for major requirements.

GEOG 112

Environmental Science is a major offered across thesciences drawing on the extensive expertise of staff bothin the Wellington Faculty of Science and from the science
community of Wellington. Graduates of the Environmental
Science major will have obtained one of the highest quality
BSc degrees available as they will have the opportunity
to combine a physical, biological, mathematical, or earthsciences major with the Environmental Science major.
The Environmental Science major in the BSc is unique
because it will require both a research project and a further
core 300-level course in which Environmental Science topics
are selected that complement the partner major, and istaught by experts in that particular area of environmental
science research.

First-year sample courses
BIOL 113
CHEM 114
CHEM 115
ENVI 114ESCI 111
MATH 142
MATH 177
PHYS 131

Biology of Plants
Principles of Chemistry
Structure and Spectroscopy
Environment and Resources: The Foundations
The Earth System: An Introduction to PhysicalGeography and Earth Sciences
Calculus 1B
Probability and Decision Modelling
Energy and Environmental Physics

200-level sample courses
CHEM 225
ESCI 203
GEOG 220
MATH 211
PHYS 223

Analytical Chemistry
Earth Structure and Deformation
Hydrology and Climate
Foundations of Algebra, Analysis and Topology
Classical Physics

300-level core courses
ENSC 301 Topics in Environmental Science
ENSC 302/303 Directed Individual Study

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
See page 124 for major requirements.
If your interests in the natural world are diverse, and yourpassions for them are strong, a major in Environmental
Studies is for you. You can study a range of topics from
Antarctica to urban land use.
The major in Environmental Studies is a broad umbrella
under which you can study almost anything to do with theenvironment, from a scientific, social, cultural, or economic
perspective. You can bring together courses from a range of
disciplines to create a degree that is unique.

100-level core course
GEOG 114

15 POINTS (1/3)

Environment and Resources: The Foundations
An introduction to environmental and resource studies
from the perspective of the geographical sciences. The
course provides an understanding of the key concepts
and processes in the formation and management of theenvironment and natural resources and explains key issues
and approaches to solving them.
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STAT 193

Introduction to Human Geography andDevelopment Studies
Statistics in Practice**QUAN 102 can be taken instead of STAT 193.

100-level optional courses
ESCI 111
MAOR 123
POLS 111
PUBL 113

The Earth System: An Introduction to PhysicalGeography and Earth Sciences
Te Iwi Māori me āna Tikanga / Māori Society andCultureIntroduction to New Zealand Government andPolitics
Social and Public Policy: Values and Change

200-level core course
GEOG 214

Environment and Resources: New Zealand
Perspectives

Other 200-level required course
MAOR 216

Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi

300-level core course
GEOG 314

Advanced Environment and Resources: Global
Issues300-level optional courses
MAOR 301
PUBL 307

Tā Te Māori Whakahaere Rauemi / Māori
Resource Management
Environmental Policy and Governance

Related subjects
Applied Physics, Biology, Development Studies, Ecology andBiodiversity, Economics, Geography, Geology, Global Studies,
Landscape Architecture, Law, Marine Biology, Public Policy,
Teaching

Careers
Roles in conservation, energy sector, occupational safety
and health, regional councils, resource development, and theMinistry for the Environment. Job titles include environmental
scientist, planner, policy analyst, project manager, researchanalyst, resource manager, teacher.

FASHION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
See page 83 for major requirements.
Discover how fashion is used to tell stories and how
garments are being designed and constructed for the needsof the twenty-first century.
Fashion design is entering a new era. This shift is being
driven by technological advances such as smart textiles,
digital fabrication, embedded electronics, and intelligent,
networked wearables. From lifestyle applications to
medical uses, clothing can improve people’s lives, both
environmentally and socially.
Students taking the Fashion Design Technology major willclosely study the human body, pattern making, and thedesign and construction of garments. They will also learn
about the history of fashion, explore ethical production

practices and sustainability, and the evolving cultural trends
and cutting-edge applications in fashion design.

be examined within a range of artistic, cultural, historical,
material, and/or theoretical contexts.

Courses(X) FILM 231.

See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, andpoints values.
See Design.

Related subjects
Art History, Communication Design, Computer Graphics,
Computer Science, Design for Social Innovation, Engineering,
Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Māori Studies, Media
Design, Media Studies

Careers
Fashion Design Technology provides a strong base for any
career in fashion, including generative textiles, interaction
design for healthcare, and wearable technology. Graduates
will be well prepared for roles such as concept artist,
costume designer, creative director–fashion, fashion
designer, fashion editor, retail merchandiser, textile designer,
wardrobe stylist, and wearable technology expert.

FILM
See page 55 for major requirements.
Film is a dynamic art form that entertains, educates, andinfluences us. Based in the Wellington Faculty of Humanities
and Social Sciences, the Film programme encourages thedevelopment of critical thought and creative activity. Staff
and students draw on their research expertise to explore
the aesthetic, cultural, historical, industrial, practical, andtechnological dimensions of cinema and related art forms.
The BA major in Film will develop your critical, creative, andcommunication skills.
You can take courses on international and New Zealand film.
You can also learn about the craft of filmmaking in one of ourlimited-entry production courses. These will help prepare
you for future opportunities in areas such as the media,
education, creative industries, and postgraduate study. Our
100-level courses introduce you to the different practicesof film interpretation, as well as the history and diversity ofcinema. Our advanced courses involve the detailed studyof Aotearoa New Zealand, Hollywood, Pacific, European,and South American cinema. We also teach courses on
specific genres, film production, animation, 3D cinema, film’s
relationship to other media, and cinema’s industrial andinstitutional contexts.

First-year courses
FILM 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Film Analysis
This course examines how cinema creates meaning
through formal elements such as narrative, mise-en-scène,
cinematography, sound, and editing. It introduces students
to key concepts and terms in Film Studies. It develops their
textual analysis skills and explores different practices ofinterpretation.

FILM 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Film Movements and Contexts
This course involves a critical exploration of several
important stages in the history of cinema. These periods will

200-level courses
FILM 203
FILM 204
FILM 205
FILM 210

Film Cultures A
Film Histories
Film Genre
Introduction to Film Production

300-level courses
FILM 302
FILM 304
FILM 310
FILM 311

Cinema and Representation
Film Cultures B
Short Film Production
Documentary Film Production

Related subjects
Communication, English Literature, History, Media Studies,
Modern Language Studies, Music, Theatre

Careers
Arts administrator, film and video technician, film archivist,
film distributor, film editor, film/television producer, journalist,
publicist, production manager, promo director, reviewer,
teacher.

FINANCESee page 70 for major requirements.
If you want a rock-solid foundation in portfolio selection,
financial decision-making, and the behaviour of financial
markets, you should study Finance. You will learn the current
perspectives on modern business finance, and how to usethat information wisely.
Finance covers all aspects of high finance: investments,
futures, capital assets. It’s a total package designed toprepare you for work in small business, big corporations, or in
the public sector institutions where financial policy is made.
You can take Finance as a major or minor for a BCom, or as aminor or second major for a BA or BSc. Whatever you choose,
you’ll know that with Finance you’ve got an education in thefinancial fundamentals of business.

200-level courses
FINA 201
FINA 202
FINA 211
QUAN 203

Introduction to Corporate FinanceIntroduction to Investments
Corporate Finance for Accounting and Business
Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance

300-level courses
FINA 301
FINA 302
FINA 303
FINA 304
FINA 305
FINA 306
FINA 307

Corporate FinanceInternational Corporate FinanceDerivatives
Financial Econometrics
Investments
Financial Economics
Risk Management and Insurance

Related subjects
Accounting, Actuarial Science, Commercial Law,
Econometrics, Economics, Global Studies, Law, Management,
Mathematics, Statistics
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200-level courses

Roles in banking, foreign exchange, government, insurance,
journalism, communications, local authorities. Job titles
include economic forecaster, financial adviser, financial
analyst, financial planner, investigations officer, investment
consultant, portfolio manager, risk analyst, security analyst,
sharebroker, treasury analyst.

FREN 201FREN 202
FHSS 210
LANG 202

300-level courses
FREN 301
FREN 302
FREN 331
FHSS 310

FRENCHSee page 55 for major requirements.

French Language 2A
French Language 2B
Language Study AbroadMoving the World: Artistic Movements in Context

French Language 3A
French Language 3B
19th and 20th-Century French Literature
Study Abroad for Language Students

French is used by some 200 million people as their first
language or for daily communication. As an official languageof the Pacific region, one of six working languages of theUnited Nations and its subsidiaries, and within the European
Union, it opens many career choices. New Zealand has
numerous trade connections with French-speaking countries.

Related subjects

French combines well with other subjects; for example, with
Law as part of a conjoint BA/LLB, or in double majors or
degrees with Art History, Development Studies, International
Relations, Media Studies, Music, Psychology, Tourism, andothers. French can also be taken as a minor.

Careers

Exchanges with French universities are encouraged,
especially under the arrangements for FHSS 210 and
FHSS 310; students may also apply for teachingassistantships in France and the French Pacific. We cansupervise many topics for MA and PhD, including literarytranslation, francophone writing, late nineteenth-century
writing, French culture, and the French in New Zealand.

First-year courses
FREN 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

French Language 1A
An intensive course designed for beginners and those withlittle prior knowledge of French, covering all four skills:
reading, writing, listening, speaking. On completing thiscourse, students have knowledge of basic French grammar
and vocabulary, equivalent to proficiency level A1 in the
Common European Framework, or to NCEA Level 1.
(X) FREN 112 or more than 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 orequivalent as determined by the programme director.

FREN 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

French Language 1B
An intensive course that continues work done in FREN 101 in
all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking.
On completing this course, students have elementaryknowledge of basic French grammar and understand a rangeof vocabulary approximately equivalent to level A2 in the
Common European Framework, or to NCEA Level 2 or NCEA
Level 3 credits with Merit or Excellence.
(P) FREN 101 or more than 14 credits at NCEA Level 2
or NCEA Level 3 with fewer than 14 credits at Merit or
Excellence combined; (X) FREN 113.
Students will also be required to take LANG 101 or FHSS 110(offered in alternate years) towards a major in French. See
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Art History, Global Studies, History, International Business,
International Relations, Language and Culture Studies,Law, Linguistics, Modern Language Studies, Music, PacificStudies, TESOL, Tourism Management

Roles in diplomacy, education, government, international
agencies, international business, journalism, marketing,media, policy analysis, tourism, translation, interpreting.

GAME DESIGN
See page 83 for major requirements.
Game Design / Hoahoa-ā-Kemu introduces students to the
key concepts of game design and to exploring varied skillsof game development. You will learn to design video gameswith a multidisciplinary approach and gain knowledge ingaming fundamentals, art and animation, coding, gamehistory, interaction design, new technologies, software, andstorytelling.
The BDI in Game Design is a three-year programme. You’ll
start with one core Bachelor of Design Innovation course,
two required Game Design courses, and a selection ofelectives to build a solid foundation in design in your firstyear. Entry into the second year of the Game Design major iscompetitive.
In your second and third years, you’ll participate inindustry-driven game jams alongside students from theComputer Graphics and Games programme and work on amajor capstone project to develop and build a large-scale
video game.
Game Design can also be studied as a minor subject within
the Bachelor of Design Innovation.
The Bachelor of Design Innovation, majoring in Game Design,
and Graduate Diploma of Design Innovation, specialising inGame Design, are both pathways to the one-year Master of
Design Technology (MDT) or other postgraduate design studies.

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, and points
values.
See Design.

Related subjects
Animation and Visual Effects, Computer Graphics andGames, Computer Science, Design for Social Innovation, Film,
Industrial Design, Interaction Design, Media Design

Careers
Game Design will prepare you for careers in the gamedevelopment industry in areas such as game design, gameprogramming, asset production, game testing, and related
creative industries while also providing a pathway into the
Master of Design Technology or other postgraduate study.

GENDER AND SEXUALITY STUDIESGender and Sexuality Studies is available as aninterdisciplinary minor, drawing on a broad range oftheoretical and methodological perspectives. It covers avariety of topics including sex, gender, and sexuality; gender,
language, and storytelling; sexual violence and crime; media,
cinema, and representation; race, gender, and development;
feminist theory; and human reproduction and family life.
Students who include a minor in Gender and Sexuality
Studies within their Bachelor’s degree will gain skills for workin a range of organisations including government, policy,
NGOs, law, education, health, social services, and otherprofessional work.

Gender and Sexuality Studies: Key Thinkers andPerspectives

GEOGRAPHY
See pages 55 or 124 for major requirements.
Geography involves questions about society and space, andabout how people and places interact. It explores why partsof the world differ and how people’s relationships with places
and environments create different spatial patterns, resource
uses, and power struggles. It gives critical insights into key
issues facing the world today such as urbanisation, climatechange, migration, uneven development, globalisation,
gender inequality, Indigenous rights, and multiculturalism.
Your study can follow one of five themes: Development
Geography, Environmental Geography, Geographic
Information Science, Human Geography, or PhysicalGeography. A major in Geography provides you with
opportunities to integrate all themes. It also includes skills
and techniques, particularly in the visualisation of geographic
information, and the practice of research design and field
methods. All these skills are in high demand from employers.
You can take Geography as a major in a BA or a BSc.
First-year courses are also core courses for majors in
Development Studies and Environmental Studies.

First-year courses
ESCI 111

GEOG 112

15 POINTS (2/3)

An Introduction to Human Geography and Development
StudiesThis course provides an introduction to key concepts andprocesses of Human Geography and Development Studies
that help to explain global problems and patterns. Students
engage in case studies from lecturers’ current researchin the Asia–Pacific region and New Zealand to deepen
understanding.

GEOG 114

15 POINTS (1/3)

Environment and Resources: The Foundations
The course integrates the physical, social, economic, andpolitical factors associated with environmental change.
Students gain the foundations for understanding andanalysing the complexity of contemporary environmental
issues.

STAT 193

200-level core course
SACS 202

as well as a field trip to observe and understand theprocesses that shape Wellington’s landscape. ESCI 111 is aplatform for further study in Earth Sciences at the University.

15 POINTS (1/3)

The Earth System: Understanding our Dynamic Earth andEnvironment
ESCI 111 gives a broad introduction to understanding the
Earth System and how humans interact with it. Covering
atmosphere and ocean circulation, composition and structureof the planet, deep time, evolution of life, ice and climatechange, landscape evolution, natural hazards, and water
resources, ESCI 111 provides a fundamental knowledge baseto better understand and manage our environment and planfor the future. This course includes lectures and laboratories,
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Statistics in PracticeAn applied statistics course for students who will beadvancing in other disciplines as well as those majoringin Statistics. Topics covered include estimation andcomparison of means and proportions, simple regression
and correlation, and analysis of variance. It is particularly
suitable for students majoring in Biological Science subjects,
Geography, Linguistics, Psychology, and social sciences suchas Education.

200-level core courses
GEOG 215
GEOG 217

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems(GIS) and Science
Human Geography: Approaching our Worldand one of:
GEOG 212 Worlds of Development
GEOG 214 Environment and Resources: New Zealand
Perspectives
GEOG 216 Urban Geography
GEOG 222 Ecology and Environment

200-level elective courses
GEOG 220
GEOG 224

Hydrology and Climate
Geomorphology

or one of the above, not previously taken as a core course.

300-level core courses
GEOG 324
GEOG 325

Research Design
Field Methods

and at least one of:
GEOG 312GEOG 313
GEOG 314
GEOG 315
GEOG 316
GEOG 322

Race, Gender and Development
Geographies of New Zealand
Advanced Environment and Resources: Global
IssuesAdvanced Geographical Information Systems(GIS)
Geographies of Globalisation
Islands and Oceans: People, Power and Place

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300-level elective courses
GEOG 318
GEOG 319
GEOG 321

Quaternary Environmental Change
Applied Geomorphology
Ice and Climate

and/or one of the above, not previously taken as a core
course.

Related subjects
Architecture, Asian Studies, Biology, Criminology, Cultural
Anthropology, Design, Development Studies, Environmental
Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Global Studies,
History, International Relations, Law, Māori Studies, PacificStudies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Tourism
Management

Careers
Journalist, planner, policy analyst, project manager,
researcher, resource developer, teacher, and related positions
in city and regional councils, consulting companies, Crown
research institutes, government ministries, non-governmentalorganisations and charities, and schools.

GEOLOGY
See page 124 for major requirements.
Geology is the study of the Earth—its structure, history,
and forces that constantly shape and reshape it. It explores
Antarctica, climate and sea level change, dinosaurs,
earthquakes, landscape evolution, mountain building, theorigin and evolution of life, rock formation, and volcanoes.
Wellington is a natural laboratory for geologists. Throughhands-on learning, you can gain the knowledge and skills toapply to important issues including climate and environmental
change, evaluation of natural hazards, exploration, andsustainable use of natural resources.
Geology is about the fundamentals of our world. Graduatesacquire the techniques and problem-solving abilities,
confidence, and leadership skills to embark upon careers in adiverse range of industries.

First-year courses
ESCI 111

15 POINTS (1/3)

The Earth System: Understanding our Dynamic Earth andEnvironment
ESCI 111 gives a broad introduction to understanding the
Earth System and how humans interact with it. Covering
atmosphere and ocean circulation, composition and structureof the planet, deep time, evolution of life, ice and climatechange, landscape evolution, natural hazards, and water
resources, ESCI 111 provides a fundamental knowledge baseto better understand and manage our environment and planfor the future. This course includes lectures and laboratories,
as well as a field trip to observe and understand theprocesses that shape Wellington’s landscape. ESCI 111 is aplatform for further study in Earth Sciences at the University.

ESCI 112

15 POINTS (2/3)

Earth Science for a Changing Planet
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and the biosphere, of biogeochemical cycles that maintainthe planet’s life-support systems, of natural resources
including water and the precious metals that are used in
mobile phones and wind turbines, and of natural hazards
such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and coastal erosion.
The course ranges from the global scale of plate tectonics(continental drift) to the minute scale of rocks and minerals
viewed under a microscope. Practical work is a key part ofthe course and, in particular, students go into the field andlearn how to read the landscape, interpret Earth history, andmake a geological map.

ESCI 132

15 POINTS (2/3)

Antarctica: Unfreezing the Continent
A broad introduction to the Antarctic continent. Topics
covered include Antarctica’s role as a recorder of past climatechange and its importance in any future change in climate,
the geological history of Antarctica and the development of
the ice sheets, the history of exploration of the continent, key
environmental issues facing Antarctica today, and life on thecontinent and surrounding oceans.

200-level courses
ESCI 201ESCI 202ESCI 203ESCI 204ESCI 241

Climate Change and New Zealand’s Future
Sedimentology and Palaeontology
Earth Structure and Deformation
Petrology and Microscopy
Introductory Field Geology

300-level courses
ESCI 301
ESCI 302
ESCI 303ESCI 305
ESCI 341
ESCI 342
ESCI 343
ESCI 344

Global Change: Earth Processes and History
Tectonics and Structural Geology
Petrology and Geochemistry
Exploration Geophysics
Sedimentary Field Geology
Structural Field Geology
Volcanic Field Geology
Field Geophysics

Related subjects
Applied Physics, Chemistry, Ecology and Biodiversity,
Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography,
Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering

Careers
Roles in conservation, Crown research institutes,
government, mineral exploration. Job titles include adviser,geologist, engineering geologist, minerals technician,research assistant, researcher, resource manager, resource
planner, risk manager, seismologist, volcanologist.

GEOPHYSICS
See page 124 for major requirements.
Geophysics offers the chance to combine a love of theoutdoors with expertise in mathematics and physics to
explore the atmosphere around us and the ground beneathour feet. Geophysicists work at understanding some of thebiggest and most exciting physical phenomena we know—
things like earthquakes, volcanoes, mountain building, theEarth’s magnetism, gravity, and the deep structure of
New Zealand.

You can specialise in two areas: up in the sky withMeteorology, the science of weather; or down inside theEarth studying Solid Earth Geophysics.
Geophysics is a BSc major where you’ll use mathematicaltechniques to understand natural forces and probe theEarth’s interior and atmosphere. It has a flexible course
structure to appeal both to students who arrive at university
with a solid physics and mathematics background, and toallow others to get the background they need during thethree-year course of the major.
Refer to the major requirements for details of courses
available in this major. The requirements are broad and allow
students from a variety of backgrounds to complete thedegree.

First-year courses
ESCI 111

15 POINTS (1/3)

The Earth System: Understanding our Dynamic Earth andEnvironment
ESCI 111 is a recommended course. It gives a broad
introduction to understanding the Earth System and how
humans interact with it. Covering atmosphere and ocean
circulation, composition and structure of the planet, deeptime, evolution of life, ice and climate change, landscapeevolution, natural hazards, and water resources, ESCI 111
provides a fundamental knowledge base to better understandand manage our environment and plan for the future. This
course includes lectures and laboratories, as well as a field
trip to observe and understand the processes that shape
Wellington’s landscape. ESCI 111 is a platform for further
study in Earth Sciences at the University.

ESCI 112

15 POINTS (2/3)

Earth Science for a Changing Planet
ESCI 112 introduces students to Earth science. The course
gives students key understanding for the study of globalchange, both anthropogenic and natural, of the history of life
and the biosphere, of biogeochemical cycles that maintainthe planet’s life-support systems, of natural resources
including water and the precious metals that are used in
mobile phones and wind turbines, and of natural hazards
such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and coastal erosion.
The course ranges from the global scale of plate tectonics(continental drift) to the minute scale of rocks and minerals
viewed under a microscope. Practical work is a key part ofthe course and, in particular, students go into the field andlearn how to read the landscape, interpret Earth history, andmake a geological map.

200-level course
ESCI 203

Earth Structure and Deformation

300-level courses
ESCI 305
ESCI 344
MATH 322
MATH 323

Exploration Geophysics
Field Geophysics
Applied Mathematics II
Mathematics for Earth Sciences

Related subjects
Applied Physics, Environmental Science, Geography,
Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Careers
Roles in Crown research institutes, energy, mineral exploration.
Job titles include meteorologist, seismologist, volcanologist.

GERMANSee page 55 for major requirements.
Knowing German will set you apart and open up exciting
opportunities for both study and employment. German
can be meaningfully combined with any other subject.
Cooperation between New Zealand and Germany in science,business, politics, and the arts means that German will open
doors for you in almost any field.
You can major in German or take German courses aselectives. We teach the German language from beginner toadvanced levels. We also offer courses in cultural topics,
including literature and film, at both undergraduate andpostgraduate level.
The School of Languages and Cultures has strong links with
universities in German-speaking countries and provides
students with opportunities to study and work abroad
through exchange programmes and generous scholarships.
Teaching staff have wide-ranging research interests inGerman language and culture, and we have established links
with international research networks in many areas, including
German literature, memory studies, and exile research.

First-year courses
GERM 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to the German Language
A language course for complete beginners. It introduces
students to the basics of the German language in speaking,listening, writing, and reading through a communicative
approach. This course is for absolute beginners. It may not
be taken by students with prior knowledge of the language.
(X) Prior knowledge as determined by the course coordinator.

GERM 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary German
This course builds on the skills acquired in GERM 101. It aims
to further develop students’ knowledge and understanding of
the German language in an interactive way.
(P) GERM 101 or equivalent.
Students will also be required to take LANG 101 or FHSS 110(offered in alternate years) towards a major in German. See
Language and Culture Studies for more information.

200-level courses
GERM 201
GERM 202
FHSS 210
LANG 202

German Language 2A
German Language 2B
Language Study AbroadMoving the World: Artistic Movements in Context

300-level courses
GERM 301
GERM 302
GERM 314
FHSS 310

German Language 3A
German Language 3B
Topics in German Culture 3
Study Abroad for Language Students

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MAOR 101Classical Studies, Communication, Design, Global Studies,
History, International Business, International Relations,
Language and Culture Studies, Law, Linguistics, Modern
Language Studies, Music, TESOL, Tourism Management

Careers
Roles in diplomacy, education, government, international
agencies, international business, journalism, libraries, media,
music, operations, tourism, translation, interpreting.

GLOBAL STUDIES*

20 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Te Tìmatanga / Introduction to Māori Language
This course is an introduction to the Māori language forthose who have little or no previous experience of the Māori
language or culture. In MAOR 101, students work to develop
a foundation of basic Māori language speaking, reading,
and writing skills, approximately equivalent to NCEA Level 1.
The course covers the fundamentals of Māori pronunciation,
learning vocabulary and basic sentence structures, karakia,
waiata, and mihimihi. This course includes a noho marae
component.

MAOR 123

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

See page 97 for degree requirements.

Te Iwi Māori me āna Tikanga / Māori Society and Culture

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary subject that brings
together courses from across the University in minors uniqueto the programme. These include Area and Cultural Studies,
Climate Change, Cultures and Identities, Environment
and Sustainability, Ethical Leadership and Intercultural
Communication, Ethics and Inequality, Global Health andWellbeing, Globalisation and Change, Human Rights, Justiceand Peace, International Business, and World Affairs andOrganisations.

This course introduces students to a range of Māori
beliefs, concepts, and structures that are important to thefoundations and development of Māori society and culture.
The course will cover aspects of pre-European Māori society,cultural change, and present-day developments, as well as
visions for the future.

Students studying for a Bachelor of Global Studies willcomplete core courses, including a language and Māori
Studies course, and at least two Global Studies minors toguarantee a focus on global issues in the context of Aotearoa
New Zealand. The minors in the Bachelor of Global Studies
cannot be studied in any other degree offered by the
University.

20 POINTS (1/3)

20 POINTS (3/3)

Māori Cultural Practices for Professionals
This course prepares students, particularly those in theworkforce, to deal with the opportunities and challenges
of engaging with the Māori world and Māori stakeholders
and communities. It focuses on basic Māori language skills,
workplace Treaty issues, and operating appropriately andeffectively in the context of a marae or Māori meeting.

200-level course
GLBL 201

First-year courses
GLBL 101

MAOR 126

Leading Global Change

300-level course

Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Global Contexts

GLBL 301

Big, complex global challenges require creative and ethicalinterdisciplinary solutions. This course develops students’critical and interdisciplinary thinking by providing an
overview of key concepts in Global Studies from different
disciplinary perspectives, including (but not limited to)cultural, political, and development studies (including
Indigenous and postcolonial studies), economics and law,
geography and environmental studies, health and wellbeing,and scientific and data-driven approaches. In collaboration
with peers from different minors, students will bring together
a number of these approaches to investigate and criticallyanalyse existing approaches to solving global problems andunderstanding their local impacts.

Related subjects

ICOM 101

20 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Intercultural Communication
This course introduces students to the theories and practices
of Intercultural Communication. Students will develop skills
that are increasingly important to communicate effectively
and appropriately when engaging in intercultural interactions.
Considering local and global case studies, particularemphasis is placed on the way in which linguistic and culturaldifferences influence the production, transmission, andreception of communications in all forms.

Capstone Global Studies Project

Actuarial Science, any language taught at Te Herenga
Waka, Art History, Asian Studies, Business Ethics andSustainability Management, Communication, Communication
Design, Commerce, Criminology, Cultural Anthropology,
Cybersecurity, Data Science, Design for Social Innovation,
Development Studies, Econometrics, Economics, Education,
Environmental Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies,
Geography, Health Informatics, Health Promotion, Innovationand Entrepreneurship, Intercultural Communication,
International Business, International Relations, Language
and Cultural Studies, Law, Linguistics, Management, Māori
Resource Management, Māori Studies, Media Studies,
Modern Language Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy,
Political Communication, Political Science, Population Health,
Policy and Service Delivery, Public Policy, Religious Studies,
Science in Society, Social Policy, Sociology, Statistics,
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Careers
Graduates of the Bachelor of Global Studies will be equipped
to take up leadership roles and make valuable contributions
locally and globally across a range of fields, including foreign
affairs and diplomacy, government, non-governmentalorganisations, policy and research, public and privateinternational organisations, teaching, and tourism.
*Subject to regulatory approval.

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GREEKSee page 55 for major requirements.
See Classical Studies.

HEALTH*
Health Informatics
Health informatics is the application of information
technology to the business of healthcare. The aim is toimprove healthcare through the effective management andutilisation of health information, data, and systems, andto use the knowledge gained to solve problems and makedecisions about healthcare and services. All of this leads toa more affordable, flexible health system, and better healthoutcomes for people.
The Health Informatics major combines the study oftechnology and information systems and considers how andwhen data is stored and kept confidential, how it is readand translated, and what to do with the information thedata contains. Health informatics can be applied to a rangeof areas, including electronic health records, telemedicine,
healthcare standards, and health ethics.
Graduates will have opportunities to work in healthinformation management and health information technology
development for employers such as central health agencies
and the private sector. There is also a range of postgraduate
study options, including the Postgraduate Certificate,
Postgraduate Diploma, and Master of Health.

Health Promotion
Do you want to use your skills to advocate for others? Do
you want to develop action plans that increase equity within
populations and help people to improve their health andwellbeing? The Health Promotion major is designed to create
work-ready graduates who understand health issues and candesign and implement promotion initiatives to combat these.
Health promotion plays an essential role in society,assisting with the delivery of information about health andhealth-related topics, with the ultimate goal of improving
the health of individuals and populations. This major will
introduce you to the range of factors that influence thehealth of people and develop skills in health communicationand programme design. You will learn about the needs ofdifferent groups and how health promotion initiatives are
tailored for these groups. Graduates may go on to work as
health promotion practitioners, including in Māori and Pasifika
community organisations. The School of Health also offers
Health Promotion as a subject at postgraduate level, with a
Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Masterof Health.
If you are passionate about influencing the health choices ofour communities and you are a good communicator, then thissubject is the right choice for you.

Health Psychology
Health psychologists examine how people deal with illness
and stress by looking at life factors and behavioural patterns.
They study the interplay between biology and psychology
and the impact these factors have on health, wellbeing, andillness. Health psychologists work with people to discover
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

why some don’t follow medical advice or take care of theirown health, and help people to make choices that have apositive impact on their health and on the wellbeing of theirfamilies. Health Psychology can be applied in many settings,
including private practices, hospitals, government agencies,
and in areas such as pain management, rehabilitation, andsmoking cessation. This results in better outcomes not justfor the person but for healthcare systems and the community
as well.
This major gives students a grounding in psychology andhealth and wellbeing knowledge, and prepares graduates
to go on to postgraduate study in health psychology or into
job areas such as health promotion, health education, orcommunity work.

Population Health, Policy and Service
Delivery
When it comes to developing health policy and planning
health services, it is essential that we know about the current
health needs of our communities. Populations are commonly
defined by geography, but can take the form of other groups,
such as ethnic groups, people with disabilities, or children.
The study of Population Health looks at the various factorsthat influence the health of different populations over the life
span, explores measures of health outcomes, and examines
the application of this knowledge to develop actions or
policies that will lead to real and lasting improvements for thehealth and wellbeing of communities.
The Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery major will
introduce you to the health system and services in
New Zealand, including health and public policy and healthmanagement, and will teach you how to evaluate thedeterminants of health in different people.
When you graduate, your knowledge of the major publichealth challenges facing communities now and into the
future will be useful in careers such as health education,
research, policy development, project management,
health administration, advocacy, and international healthdevelopment. The School of Health also offers Health Policy,
Planning and Service Delivery at postgraduate level.

First-year courses
EDUC 141

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Human Development and LearningThis course takes a lifespan approach to examining how
people develop and learn from birth to death. It explores key
milestones and changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, andsocial development. It critically examines a range of factors
and contexts that shape development and learning and key
theories.

HLWB 101

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
This course will introduce students to ways of understanding
health and wellbeing in the individual. It will focus on cultural,political, and creative factors that shape the maintenance of, or
alternatively, the threats to, health and wellbeing.

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HLWB 102

15 POINTS (1/3)

PUBL 113

20 POINTS (1/3)

Improving Mental and Physical Health in Communities

Social and Public Policy: Values and ChangeThis course will introduce students to ways of understanding
health and wellbeing in communities and populations. It
will explore factors that influence the health and wellbeingof communities and populations and how the health andwellbeing of communities and populations can be enhanced,
maintained, and improved.

This course focuses on the values and ideologies that
underpin social policy and public policy in New Zealand. The
course will examine the economic, political, and institutionalarrangements within New Zealand that impact on policy
development and implementation.

HLWB 103

Statistics for Business

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Human Biology for Health

QUAN 102

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

This course introduces key concepts in human biology,
including anatomy and physiology in healthy people. The
course will also explore the biological responses to stress,
injury, and disease as it affects human homeostasis.

An introduction to techniques useful in business researchor practice. Topics include sampling, graphs and diagrams,
measures of location and dispersion, correlation and simple
regression, probability, and estimation and hypothesis
testing.

HLWB 104

STAT 193

15 POINTS (2/3)

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Health Policy and Services

Statistics in PracticeThis course provides an overview of health policy and thechallenges health systems face in seeking to meet healthneeds equitably, efficiently, and sustainably. Key economic
and policy concepts are drawn out through case studies ofcontemporary health challenges and the experience of past
health reforms. Students will be introduced to the contexts
in which health policy is formed, the actors involved in policy
making, and the processes associated with developing andimplementing health policy.

An applied statistics course for students who will be advancing
in other disciplines as well as those majoring in Statistics. Topics
covered include estimation and comparison of means andproportions, simple regression and correlation, and analysis
of variance. It is particularly suitable for students majoring in
Geography, Health, Linguistics, and Psychology, in biologicalscience subjects and in social sciences (such as Education).

HLWB 105

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Health Psychology
An introduction to the field of health psychology, with afocus on the key theories, research, and approaches thathave been used to understand and influence people’s health,illness, and wellbeing.

INFO 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Introduction to Information Systems
An examination of the role of information systems in thebusiness operations, managerial decision-making, andstrategy of modern organisations. The course introduces
the fundamental concepts of computer-based information
systems acquisition and use.

INFO 103

15 POINTS (2/3)

Databases
This course introduces the principles of databases: definition,
design, access, and implementation. It shows how databases
support modern data processing systems. Students will
be able to create a data model for a business solution,
implement a database from that data model, and use a querylanguage such as SQL to access data.

PSYC 121

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Psychology 1200-level courses
HLWB 201HLWB 202
HLWB 203
HLWB 204
HLWB 205
HLWB 206

Global Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand
Health Evaluation and Epidemiology
Advanced Health Policy and Services
Theory and Research in Health Psychology
Foundations of Health Promotion

300-level courses
HLWB 301
HLWB 302
HLWB 303
HLWB 304
HLWB 305
HLWB 306
HLWB 310
HLWB 311
HLWB 312

Research and Enquiry in Health
Health Internship
Advanced Health Statistics and Epidemiology
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Services
Health Psychology in Action
Health Promotion PracticeHauora Māori / Māori Health Development
Pasifika Health within the Aotearoa New ZealandContext
Integrated Care

Related subjects
Biology, Biomedical Science, Commerce, Cultural
Anthropology, Education, Global Studies, Information
Systems, Law, Management, Māori Studies, Pasifika Studies,
Psychology, Public Policy, Sociology

Careers

An introduction to methods of research in psychology, social
processes, individual differences, abnormal behaviour, humandevelopment, and language.

Health educator, health information manager, healthIT developer, health manager, health policy analyst, healthpromotion practitioner, health researcher, health service
designer, Māori or Pasifika health promoter.

PSYC 122*Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Psychology 2
An introduction to the biological basis of behaviour,
psychophysics, perception, attention, learning, memory, andapplied psychology.
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HEALTH INFORMATICS
See page 102 for major requirements.
See Health.

HEALTH PROMOTIONHIST 118
The Birth of Modern Europe

See page 102 for major requirements.
See Health.

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
See page 102 for major requirements.
See Health.

HISTORY
See page 55 for major requirements.
We’ve all heard the saying that to understand the present
you need to know the past. By looking at what’s gone
before, history is the study of what’s happening now. What’s
a Waitangi Tribunal claim without the Treaty of Waitangi?
What’s the fall of the Berlin Wall without the rise? By studying
the past you’ll open up your future. Where better to study
history than in Wellington, capital city location of the nation’s
major research resources.
History takes you to different places, times, and peoples. It’s
about understanding that who we are and what we believe
has been shaped and influenced by our past. Within thisframework, you’ll learn about the histories of New Zealand,Asia, Europe, and the Americas, as well as the Pacific region
and Australia. You’ll get the opportunity to pursue yourinterests in a diverse range of subjects, such as the rise of
the United States to superpower status; the histories of raceand racisms, of slavery and of human rights; of colonialisms
and nationalisms; and the role of the media, especially film, inthe creation and representation of history.

First-year courses
HIST 112

20 POINTS (1/3)

Islands and Peoples: Aotearoa New Zealand in WorldHistory
New Zealand’s peoples occupy one of the most remoteparts of the world. As an island people, their history has
been one of constant connection and innovation. Surveying
the dynamic movements that made Aotearoa New Zealanda destination for peoples from Polynesia and, later, Britain
and other parts of the globe, students will explore what
cultures, conflicts, and identities were formed in the islandsof Aotearoa. Covering the period from the beginnings ofhuman habitation to the present, the course brings the latest
discoveries to the lecture room and encourages students’
own research endeavours.

HIST 113

20 POINTS (2/3)

20 POINTS (1/3)

Between the Wars: The World Re-Made, 1919–1939
The global catastrophes of the Great War and the 1918
influenza pandemic were followed by hope, reconstruction,
crisis, and conflict as the world was remade. Taking aninternational approach and using as entry points theextraordinary events of 1936—the Berlin Olympics, Spanish
Civil War, Gone with the Wind, the first trans-Pacific passenger
flights—this course examines cultural and technologicalchange, nationalism and internationalism, colonialism andanti-colonialism, political challenges to liberal democracy,
and changing views of the body, sport, and consumer
culture. It develops critical and digital skills and fosters theability to make connections across disciplines and contexts.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

How do Europe’s historical upheavals and contradictions
inform our contemporary notions of modernity? Students
will investigate the histories of the continent, and the local
and global implications of Europe’s path towards modernity.
Demographic change, political revolution, and scientific andcultural development will frame how Europeans articulated theirown experiences, from the fifteenth to the twentieth century.
The period is defined by the emergence of the renegotiation of
the relationship between the individual, God, and the State, by
the establishment and demise of empires, by the Enlightenment
and the French Revolution, and by the rise of nationalism andinternationalism.

200-level courses
HIST 203

Māori Historical Methods: Whakapapa,
Mōteatea, Manuscripts and Treaty Settlements
HIST 208
Mobilising the Masses: Propaganda in Europe in
the Age of Catastrophe, 1914–1945
HIST 219
Pacific Histories: Environments, Peoples andEmpires
HIST 222
Australian History
HIST 234/318 Special Topic: Histories of the Modern
Middle East
HIST 245
Peoples of the Soviet Empire
HIST 249
New Zealand Political History

300-level courses
HIST 301

Early Modern Science: Possessing Nature’s
Secrets
HIST 312
Working Lives in New Zealand
HIST 316
New Zealand Social History
HIST 234/318 Special Topic: Histories of the Modern
Middle East
HIST 321
International History: The Cold War World
1945–1991
HIST 331
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
HIST 334
World War One: Social and Cultural Perspectives
on 1914–1918
HIST 336
The Pacific Islands after 1945

Related subjects
Art History, Classics, Cultural Anthropology, Development
Studies, English Literature, Law, Modern Language Studies,
Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Sociology

Careers
Roles in advertising, government, journalism, marketing,museums, tourism. Job titles include archivist, conservator,
curator, historian, policy analyst, project coordinator, researchfacilitator, researcher, teacher.

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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTAND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS
See page 70 for major requirements.
The most important part of any business is the people
who make that business work. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria
University of Wellington’s major in Human Resource
Management and Industrial Relations (HRER) recognises
this the same way the business world does. HRER is about
managing employment relationships, and deals with every
aspect of those relationships, from recruitment and selection
to international human resource management, training, andrewards. This is a major that makes you valuable—the skills
you learn apply to any business anywhere in the world. You
can take a major or minor in HRER for a BCom, or a second
major or minor for a BA or BSc, or another degree. Whicheverway, you’re gaining an understanding of and ability to workwith and manage groups of people—skills highly valued by
employers.

200-level courses
HRER 201
HRER 207

Managing People and WorkThe Future of WorkFirst-year courses
FHSS 103

20 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Great Ideas
Great Ideas is a course reflecting on some of the most
exciting, important, and revolutionary ideas that have shaped
society and culture as it is today. It also considers how thoseideas have an ongoing influence. It is an interdisciplinary
course looking at topics across the humanities, arts, andsocial sciences. Topics may include: rebellion and revolution;
the theory of evolution; the development of human language;
the idea of democracy; the Reformation.

FHSS 107

20 POINTS (1/3)

Mental Health and DisorderThis course approaches mental health and mental disorderfrom various disciplinary perspectives. It considers definitionsof mental disorder, representations of mental illness infilm and literature, cultural and scientific conceptions of
the healthy mind, and social and demographic influences
upon mental health. The course introduces students to themethods of several disciplines, which may include Languages
and Cultures, Literature, Māori Studies, Philosophy,
Psychology, and Sociology.

300-level courses

FHSS 110

HRER 301
HRER 302

Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context

Workplace and Wellbeing
Negotiation and Conflict Management in
Organisations
HRER 303 Managing People in Global Markets
HRER 304 Contemporary Issues in Work and Employment
HRER 305 Applied HR: The Individual at Work
HRER 320 Practicum
HRER 350–351
Special Topics

Related subjects
Accounting, Cultural Anthropology, Economics,
Global Studies, Information Systems, Law, Management,
Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, Tourism Management

Careers
Employment relations adviser, equal employment
opportunities practitioner, human resources consultant/manager, learning and development coordinator, mediator,
people and performance adviser, policy analyst, recruitment
consultant, union organiser, training and development officer.

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Humans are fascinating animals. There are so many
interesting and complex questions about them that deserve
special attention. Have you ever wondered about whatmakes human beings unique, how humans are related toand defined by their cultural context, and how we should
explain the human condition? Taking any subject within thehumanities and social sciences will help you understandhumans better. Each subject takes a different focus, and uses
different methods, giving students a different perspective onhumanity.

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20 POINTS (3/3)

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can
we read them in the world around us? This course provides
students with insights into how languages and cultures shapeand reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide varietyof global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital
city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

Related subjects
All subject areas offered in a BA degree.

Careers
See page 52 of the BA degree pages.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
See page 83 for major requirements.
The Industrial Design major within the BDI extends the
traditional understanding of industrial design far beyond thecreation of physical products. The programme focuses on thecreation of design-led solutions for business, society, andculture by applying innovative design practices and throughcross-disciplinary collaborations with business and academic
partners. In a vibrant studio and seminar setting, students
face questions around complex social and cultural aspects.
New insights from emerging technologies are applied to thecreation of original, useful, and meaningful design solutions
that enrich daily life.
Industrial Design offers you exposure to a broad range ofinfluences that shape contemporary design. Whether theseare historical, cultural, or technological, they are an essential
background for innovative and creative work set within a
global context. Through the programme’s inquisitive andexperimental approach to design, you will gain fundamental
knowledge and skills required to design solutions that spana spectrum from industrial to domestic, physical to digital,practical to poetic.

The programme provides different specialities that express
the cross-disciplinary nature of design and foster theholistic approach of designing in the twenty-first century.
Synergetic combinations of different design methodologies,
materials, processes, and technologies will broaden thestudents’ scope as cross-disciplinary designers. Students
will gain an understanding of how to create user experiencesby exploring the physiological and emotional aspects ofdesigning. Various independent experiments will empower
students to explore unseen properties of materials and utilise
their findings for design creation coherently. Students willquickly build expertise in understanding digital technologies
and how these can contribute to new forms and processes ofsustainable manufacturing and distribution.
The BDI in Industrial Design is a three-year programme,
leading into a two-year Master of Design Innovation forstudents wishing to become professional designers. In yourfirst year, you’ll gain a basic grounding in design strategies
and skills, and after that you’ll specialise with courses closely
related to the Industrial Design discipline. You will also havethe option of including a minor from a range of design-related
disciplines offered by the University’s other faculties.
Graduates will have a fundamental understanding ofdesign principles such as form, materials, processes, andtechnologies that will create design solutions for business,
society, and culture in the twenty-first century. Industrial
Design offers career possibilities in traditional product designareas as well as in emerging design fields such as physicalinteraction design and digital fabrication.

Related minors and possible careers

Careers
Industrial designer/product designer, expert in digital
prototyping, computer-aided design expert, design engineer,
exhibition designer, design consultant, interaction designer(physical interactions).

INFORMATION SYSTEMS*
See page 71 for major requirements.
Information technology-based information systems areuniversal and impact on a variety of aspects of our daily lives.
Understanding how they work and leveraging them to resolveorganisational and societal challenges are essential skills foreveryone. By studying information systems, students will
not only gain practical IT knowledge and skills, but they will
also develop understanding of the social aspects of IT suchas issues related to human behaviour and IT, IT-enabledbusiness models, ethics of IT, and sustainable IT. When they
complete an Information Systems major, students will be able
to solve complex IT and organisational problems and makeinformed decisions in a constantly changing world.
The Information Systems major has three optional
specialisations. The foundation consists of three 100-levelcourses and three 200-level courses. Students can choose
a pathway in Information Systems Business Analysis,
IT Solutions Development, or Organisational Data, or they
can take a general Information Systems major and choose
from whatever courses are of most interest.

First-year courses
INFO 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Minor subject

Careers

Introduction to Information Systems

Computer
Science

Interaction designer, designer of robotics
and physical interactions, computer-aided
designer, digital prototyping designer

Cultural
Anthropology

Design analyst, exhibition designer, curator
for museum/cultural institutions

Film

Film prop and set designer

An examination of the role of information systems in thebusiness operations, managerial decision-making, andstrategy of modern organisations. The course introduces
the fundamental concepts of computer-based information
systems acquisition and use.

Management

Design manager, design retail store
manager/ownerMarketing

Design consultant, product designer,advertising industry/in-house design
promoterMedia Design

Interaction designer, design of physicalinteractions

Media Studies

Advertising industry/in-house design
promoter

Psychology

User experience expert, usability designer

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, and points
values.
See Design.

Related subjects

INFO 102

15 POINTS (1/3)

Foundations of Application Development
An introduction to the foundations of application
development in a business context. The course takes
students through the process of translating business
requirements into simple business applications using web
technologies.

INFO 103

15 POINTS (2/3)

Databases
This course introduces the principles of database definition,
design, access, and implementation. It shows how databases
support modern data processing systems. Students will
be able to create a data model for a business solution,
implement a database from that data model, and use a querylanguage such as SQL to access data.

Marketing, Management, Engineering, Computer Science,
Design for Social Innovation, Cultural Anthropology, Media
Design, Social Science, Cultural Science, Philosophy,
Sociology

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

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200-level courses

200-level courses

INFO 201
INFO 202
INFO 203
INFO 204
INFO 205
INFO 206
INFO 281

COML 203 Legal Environment of Business
INFO 204
Business Process Design and Management
FINA 201
Intro to Corporate Finance or
FINA 211 Corporate Finance for Accounting
and Business
PUBL 210 Policy Analysis Methods and PracticeFoundations of Digital Strategy and Management
Digital System Delivery
Business and System Analysis
Business Process Design and Management
Full-stack Application Development
Organisational Analytics
Special Topic

300-level courses
INFO 301
INFO 302
INFO 303
INFO 304
INFO 305
INFO 306
INFO 307
INFO 308
INFO 309
INFO 310
INFO 311
INFO 312
INFO 360
INFO 381
INFO 382
INFO 391

Project in Information Systems
Digital Business Models
Advanced Application Development andManagement
Communicating Data for Impact
Digital Business Innovation
Digital Architecture
Designing User-Centered Applications
Digital Platforms
Digital Security
Advanced Database Management
Advanced Data Models
Social Responsibility in a Digital World
Information Systems for Healthcare
Special Topic
Directed Individual Study
Research Paper in Information Systems

Related subjects
Computer Science, Data Science, Health, Management,
Marketing, Software Engineering

Careers
Business analyst, data analyst, digital-experience designer,
application developer, IT architect, IT consultant, IT project
manager, systems analyst, systems tester.
*Some courses are subject to regulatory approval.

INNOVATION AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This minor permits students from any faculty, degree, or
major to add a dimension of entrepreneurship and innovation
to their programme of study. As an interdisciplinary minor,
it offers choices from a variety of courses from disciplines
within the Wellington School of Business and Government.
The variety of courses helps students explore how they mightdevelop their ideas and experiences into products, services,or solutions to help us change the way we work, think, andlive. Including this minor within any Bachelor’s degree will
equip graduates with skills, attributes, and competencies toapply their knowledge in a range of organisations, includingcommercial companies, government, policy, NGOs, law,education, health, social services, and other professional
work, and enable students to work for start-ups or start theirown businesses and social ventures.

Core courses
IBUS 205
SME Internationalisation
MGMT 307 Entrepreneurship in Practice180

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300-level courses
COML 312
FINA 309
IBUS 205
INFO 305
MGMT 317
PUBL 310

Intellectual Property and Business Innovation
Entrepreneurial Finance
SME Internationalisation
Digital Business Innovation
Organisational Innovation and Change
Innovations in Public Policy

INSTRUMENTAL/VOCALCOMPOSITION
See page 115 for major requirements.
See Music.

INTERACTION DESIGN
See page 83 for major requirements.
Be part of one of the most important emerging fields within
the Design discipline. From mobile computing, to gaming,and the emerging virtual reality sector, Interaction Design isa highly interdisciplinary field. You’ll be introduced to a rangeof courses, including Media Design, Industrial Design, andDesign for Social Innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to
combine your knowledge with courses from other schools
and faculties.

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, andpoints values.
See Design.

Related subjects
Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Design for Social
Innovation, Electronic and Computer Systems, Engineering,Film, Industrial Design, Marketing, Media Design, Media
Studies, Music, Software Engineering

Careers
Interaction Design graduates will be well placed to start
their career in the fast-growing design industry as a gamedesigner, interaction designer, interface designer, service
designer, user-experience designer, or web designer.

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
See page 76 for degree requirements.
See Communication.

INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

See page 49 for major requirements.

See page 71 for major requirements.

By studying Interior Architecture, you will design theinterior spaces of the built environment we inhabit. Interior
Architecture students learn to design architecture from theinside out, designing for human experiences ranging fromissues of perception and memory to cultural imperatives. For
this reason, our graduates are well equipped to enter into a
range of careers from architectural environments to gaming
environments.

No business is immune from globalisation today. International
Business addresses the realities of working in a twenty-first
century organisation that competes with, supplies, or buys fromfirms in New Zealand and overseas.

You will design interior spaces in a variety of media while
addressing issues of body and space. You will explore thesocial and cultural environments encompassing interiorarchitecture while exploring historical relationships to otherbuilt environments and assessing multiple construction
materials and demands surrounding human habitation.
The BAS in Interior Architecture is a three-year programmeleading into a two-year Master of Interior Architecture. You’ll
share your first year with Architecture, Architecture History andTheory, Building Science, and Landscape Architecture students.
The second and third years are discipline focused, comprisinga series of studio-based courses together with courses ininterior architecture history and theory, communication, building
technologies, and professional studies.
The BAS can be taken with a specialisation in Māori Design
and Environments for the following majors only: Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. In yoursecond or third year, you’ll be able to study dedicated courses
such as SARC 216 Mātauranga Māori and the Built and Natural
Environment I and SARC 313 Mātauranga Māori and the Built andNatural Environment II. These courses will complement existingcourse content, allowing you to focus on specific approaches
underpinned by mātauranga Māori in relation to the built andnatural environments.

You’ll learn how to analyse the dynamic international businessenvironment, handle sophisticated international business
operations, practise cross-cultural management skills, gain
insight in export–import theories and techniques, and develop
strategies for firms expanding across national borders.
A major in International Business tells your prospective employer
that you can navigate the dynamic global marketplace andthe complexities of today’s global organisations. A minor inInternational Business is an excellent addition to any otherprogramme. It gives you the transferable skills and global
perspective to help you take on the world.

200-level courses
IBUS 201
IBUS 205
IBUS 212

Principles of International Business
SME Internationalisation
International Management

300-level courses
IBUS 305
IBUS 308
IBUS 312

Dynamic Strategy and Structures in International
Business
Special Topic: Contemporary Issues inInternational Business
Managing and Communicating Across Cultures

With approval, students can choose electives that have aninternational focus from other majors.

Related subjects

Graduates of the Interior Architecture programme go on tocreate and design projects of an exceptionally high standard.
Our students move into professional careers with the skills
necessary to succeed.

Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Finance,
Global Studies, Human Resource Management and
Employment Relations, International Relations, Language
and Culture Studies, Management, Marketing, Tourism
Management

Courses

Careers

See pages 48 and 64 for BAS and BBSc courses, course
descriptions, and points values.
See Architecture.

Related subjects
Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Art History,
Building Science, Design, History, Landscape Architecture,
Psychology

Careers
Job titles include 3D modeller and animator, exhibition
designer, furniture designer, gaming interior designer,
installation designer, interior architect, interior designer,lighting consultant, retail designer, set designer.

Business analyst/consultant, organisational developer,
import or export agent, foreign currency investment adviser,international marketing executive, policy analyst, international
management consultant, foreign investment adviser, foreign
sales representative, international trader, cross-culturalprojects manager.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
See page 55 for major requirements.
See Political Science and International Relations.

ITALIANSee page 56 for major requirements.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is oneof only two New Zealand universities offering Italian, spoken
by over 65 million people in Italy (the world’s eighth-largest
economy), Europe, the Americas, Australia, and other places
with significant Italian communities—including Wellington.

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We offer Italian from beginner to advanced level. Ouraward-winning staff focus on language learning, translationand intercultural communication, literature, cinema, andvisual arts.
You can study Italian as a major and/or alongside many othersubjects. Italy’s rich cultural history, unparalleled artistic heritage,
and pre-eminence in fields such as culinary arts, design, andtechnology make Italian a fascinating subject that helps you
stand out from the crowd, whatever degree you choose.
We offer extracurricular activities, such as cooking
competitions and film nights, and have strong links with the
Embassy of Italy, the Italian Chamber of Commerce, andother capital city organisations.

Related subjects
Architecture, Art History, Classical Studies, Communication,
Global Studies, History, International Business, International
Relations, Language and Culture Studies, Law, Linguistics,
Modern Language Studies, Music, TESOL, Tourism
Management, Translation Studies

Careers
Diplomacy, education, government, international agencies,
international business, interpreter, journalism, librarian, media,
music, policy analyst, tourism, translation and interpreting.

JAPANESE

Our students regularly win postgraduate scholarships,
and our graduates have successful careers in diplomacy,teaching, research, creative arts, the food and wine industry,and other professions in New Zealand and overseas.

See page 56 for major requirements.

First-year courses

At Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, youhave access to a comprehensive education in speaking,reading, and writing Japanese, and a comprehensive overview
of Japanese culture and literature. Our courses cater toeveryone from complete beginners to students who havea background in Japanese at school level. Classes are split
between lectures, where you’re introduced to new language
concepts, and tutorials, where you’ll have the chance to reallyplay with the language.

ITAL 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to the Italian Language and Culture
This course for beginners provides an introduction to Italian
language and culture. It provides a foundation in the basic
language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing)and an introduction to contemporary Italian culture andsociety. Audiovisual materials and readings illustrate thecontemporary Italian way of life and provide insight into
Italy’s vibrant society and rich cultural heritage. This courseis specifically designed for students who have little or noknowledge of the language. Students with prior knowledgeof Italian may take a placement test and begin at a moreadvanced level.
(X) Prior knowledge as determined by the programme
director; (X) ITAL 114.

ITAL 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary Italian Language and Culture
This is not a course for beginners, but for students who
have completed ITAL 114 or who can demonstrate anequivalent knowledge of Italian. The course builds on theskills developed in ITAL 114, with greater emphasis on written
and oral expression. Materials used in class provide further
insights into Italian life.
(P) ITAL 101 or 114; (X) ITAL 115.
Students will also be required to take LANG 101 or FHSS 110(offered in alternate years) towards a major in Italian. See
Language and Culture Studies for more information.

200-level courses
ITAL 201
ITAL 202
FHSS 210
LANG 202

Italian Language 2A
Italian Language 2B
Language Study AbroadMoving the World: Artistic Movements inContext

300-level courses
ITAL 301
ITAL 302
ITAL 306
FHSS 310
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Italian Language 3A
Italian Language 3B
Dante’s Inferno
Study Abroad for Language Students

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Japanese culture has had a profound influence on theWestern world through science and technology, fashion, andpopular culture as well as through language and literature.

You can major in Japanese or take Japanese as part of a major
in Modern Language Studies or with any subject (for example,
Asian Studies, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, orMarketing).
We offer many opportunities for exchanges with prestigious
Japanese universities. Exchange students may be eligible
for financial support through scholarships. A BA in Japaneseoffers a bright future. Graduates of our programme havebeen employed in areas such as business, design, diplomacy,
education, fashion, and translation.

First-year courses
JAPA 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to the Japanese Language
This course is designed for those with no knowledge ofJapanese. It covers basic oral and written skills including
hiragana, katakana, and 92 kanji. This course is for absolutebeginners. It may not be taken by students with priorknowledge of the language.
(X) Prior knowledge as determined by the programme director.

JAPA 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary JapaneseThis course increases basic proficiency in oral and written
Japanese. One hundred and fifty kanji are covered.
(P) JAPA 111 or NCEA Level 2 Japanese or equivalent.
ASIA 111 (see Asian Studies) is also a first-year course
requirement towards a major in Japanese.

200-level courses
JAPA 201
JAPA 202
JAPA 213
FHSS 210

Japanese Language 2A
Japanese Language 2B
Japanese Culture through Literature
Language Study Abroad

300-level courses
JAPA 301
JAPA 302
JAPA 322
FHSS 310

Japanese Language 3A
Japanese Language 3B
Readings in Japanese Culture and Society
Study Abroad for Language Students

Related subjects
Asian Studies, English Literature, Global Studies, International
Business, International Relations, Language and Culture
Studies, Linguistics, Modern Language Studies, Religious
Studies, TESOL, Tourism, Tourism Management

Careers
Roles in anime, banking, civil service, diplomacy, education,
government, hospitality, international business, internationallaw, journalism, librarian, marketing, tourism management,
translation and interpreting.

JAZZ PERFORMANCE
See Music.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
See page 49 for major requirements.
Landscape architecture sits at the forefront of rising global
interest in the environment, the sustainability of cities, andthe quality of urban life. As facilitators of change, landscapearchitects draw together a diverse disciplinary interest in
the creation of landscapes that are culturally, economically,socially, and environmentally responsive.
Landscape Architecture’s interdisciplinary design culture
promotes the skills and values necessary to practise as alandscape architect in a wide variety of contexts within a
rapidly growing and pivotal field of the built environment.
We train people to design our world. Landscape Architecture
prepares you to design the land and spaces we inhabit, in
harmony with the environment and the city. Nowhere else in
the world has such potential for landscape architects than
New Zealand—the cities and the wider landforms provide theopportunity for landscape architects to make their mark.
You’ll learn to design urban environments that interact withthe dynamic qualities of the New Zealand landscape. You’ll
study landscape architectural history, the materials andmanagement of landscape design, new technologies, andthe environment, while gaining a professional degree andqualification that will engage you for life.
The BAS in Landscape Architecture is a three-year
programme leading into a two-year Master of LandscapeArchitecture qualification for students wishing to become
professional landscape architects. You’ll share your first yearwith Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Building
Science, and Interior Architecture students. The second andthird years are discipline focused, comprising a series ofstudio-based courses together with courses in landscapehistory and theory, communication, technologies, andprofessional studies.

The BAS can be taken with a specialisation in Māori Design
and Environments for the following majors only: Architecture,
Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. In yoursecond or third year, you’ll be able to study dedicatedcourses such as SARC 216 Mātauranga Māori and the Built
and Natural Environment I and SARC 313 Mātauranga Māoriand the Built and Natural Environment II. These courses willcomplement existing course content, allowing you to focus
on specific approaches underpinned by mātauranga Māori inrelation to the built and natural environments.
Graduates will have a critical understanding of the key
historical and theoretical approaches and standards inthis discipline and will be able to synthesise and integrateknowledge of cultural landscapes, ecologies, technologies,
and management processes to assess, plan, design, andconserve sustainable landscapes.

Courses
See pages 48 and 64 for BAS and BBSc courses, course
descriptions, and points values.
See Architecture.

Related subjects
Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Building
Science, Design, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental
Studies, Geography, Urban Design and Planning

Careers
Environmental educationalist, environmental policy analyst,
environmental publisher, environmental resource manager,
landscape architect, project manager, sustainable designer,
urban landscape designer, landscape planner, landscapemanager.

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE STUDIES
Explore the world without leaving Wellington! The Schoolof Languages and Cultures offers a range of courses that
help students learn about the ways knowledge of different
languages and cultures transforms our experience of theworld and benefits local, national, regional, and global
communities. Our students develop an awareness of how
linguistic and cultural diversity contribute to interculturalcompetence and the relevance of languages and culturesin a globalised world. These courses will be of interest to
students from all areas of study in which an international
perspective is important.

First-year course
LANG 101

20 POINTS (2/3)

Shaping the World: Cultural Forces in Europe and Latin
AmericaThis course introduces students to themes central to thestudy of the cultures of the French-, German-, Italian-, andSpanish-speaking worlds. Cultural case studies will allow
students to draw out commonalities without losing sightof historical, political, and socio-cultural specificities. The
course is taught and assessed entirely in English.

200-level courses
FHSS 210
LANG 202

Language Study AbroadMoving the World: Artistic Movements in Context
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300-level course
FHSS 310

LAWS 123

Study Abroad for Language Students

Related subjects
Architecture and Design, Art History, Asian Studies, Chinese,
Classical Studies, Cultural Anthropology, Development
Studies, English Literature, Film, Geography, Global Studies,
History, International Business, International Relations,Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Māori Studies, Media Studies,
Modern Language Studies, Museum and Heritage Studies,Music, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology, Religious Studies, Sāmoan Studies, Sociology,
TESOL, Tourism Management

Careers
Diplomacy, education, government, hospitality, international
agencies, international business, international law, journalism,
language teaching, marketing, media, music, policy analysis,
tourism, translation and interpreting.

LATIN
See page 56 for major requirements.
See Classical Studies.

LAW
See page 107 for degree requirements.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s
programme in Law is a carefully structured study inunderstanding the legal perspective. You can take Law for an
LLB, and concentrate solely on your legal study, or you canput first-year Law courses towards a BA, BCom, or BSc, orindeed any degree. About 80 percent of students enrolling inan LLB also do a second degree, usually taking five years tocomplete the conjoint programme.
An LLB encompasses fundamental areas of contract, criminal,
property, public, case, and statute law, along with a rangeof specialised courses. You can be confident that when you
step out the door with your LLB, the opportunities begin.

First-year courses
LAWS 121

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to New Zealand Legal System
An introduction to the New Zealand legal system and its
relationship to government, Parliament, and the courts; theplace of the Treaty of Waitangi in the legal system and an
introduction to the constitutional framework. An introduction
to critical, theoretical, and cultural perspectives on the legal
system, including race and gender issues.

LAWS 122

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Case Law
An introduction to case law technique and the doctrineof precedent, an introduction to case law reasoning skills,
the social context of judicial reasoning, and the interaction
between case law and legislation.
(P) LAWS 121.

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15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Statute Law
An introduction to the process of legislation, the techniquesof statutory interpretation and legislative drafting, theinteraction with case law interpretation, and the impact ofvarious other issues on interpretation principles and methods.
(P) LAWS 121.

200-level compulsory courses
LAWS 211
LAWS 212
LAWS 213
LAWS 214LAWS 297

The Law of Contract
The Law of Torts
Public Law
Criminal Law
Legal Research, Writing and Mooting

300-level compulsory courses
LAWS 301
LAWS 312

Property Law
Equity, Trusts and Succession

300-level elective courses
LAWS 302
LAWS 303
LAWS 304
LAWS 306
LAWS 307
LAWS 308
LAWS 309
LAWS 310
LAWS 313
LAWS 316
LAWS 317
LAWS 318
LAWS 320
LAWS 321LAWS 322
LAWS 323
LAWS 324
LAWS 325
LAWS 326
LAWS 328
LAWS 329
LAWS 330
LAWS 331
LAWS 333
LAWS 334
LAWS 335
LAWS 339
LAWS 340
LAWS 341
LAWS 342
LAWS 343
LAWS 344
LAWS 345
LAWS 347
LAWS 350
LAWS 351
LAWS 352
LAWS 353
LAWS 354
LAWS 355
LAWS 356
LAWS 357
LAWS 358

Advanced Torts
Advanced Contract
Unjust Enrichment
Remedies
Sentencing and Penal Policy
Advanced Criminal Law
The Criminal Justice Process
Youth JusticeNgā Tikanga Ture—Māori Law
Māori Land Law
Natural Resources Law
Resource Management Law
Advanced Public Law
Administrative Law
Judicial Review
Legislation
Welfare Law
Environmental Law
Australian Public Law
Law of Privacy
Legal History
JurisprudenceBill of Rights
Law and Sexuality
Ethics and the Law
Law and Economics
Migration and Refugee Law
International Law
International Institutions
International Environmental Law
International Human Rights
Law of the Sea
Comparative Law
Pacific Legal Studies
Introduction to Commercial Law
Maritime Law
Banking and Finance LawIntellectual Property
International Trade Law
Employment Law
Competition Law
Consumer Law
Insurance Law

LAWS 360
LAWS 362
LAWS 363
LAWS 365
LAWS 370
LAWS 372
LAWS 375
LAWS 379
LAWS 380
LAWS 381
LAWS 382
LAWS 389

Company and Partnership Law
Insolvency Law
Financial Markets Law
Elements of Taxation
Family Law
Relationship Property and Succession
Private International Law
Dispute Resolution
Evidence
Civil Procedure
Criminal Procedure
Directed Individual Research

Related subjects
Commercial Law, Criminology, Economics, Global Studies,
Health, History, Human Resource Management and
Employment Relations, International Relations, Management,
Media Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Policy,
Social Policy

Careers
Barrister and solicitor, Crown prosecutor, corporate lawyer,
criminal lawyer, diplomacy, employment consultant, family
lawyer, government policy adviser, in-house legal adviser,
journalist, legal publisher, management consultant, trade unionist.

LINGUISTICS
How does language work? What does language tell us about
the human mind? What do all languages have in common?
Why do you talk differently from your parents? Do men talkdifferently from women? How do we produce and understandlanguage? By studying Linguistics, you’ll learn answers tothese questions, and much more.
Linguistics at the School of Linguistics and Applied Language
Studies is the study of all facets of human language and how
we use it.
A Linguistics major gives you skills in the description of
languages and language use, and special skills in data
analysis and problem-solving. Your background in Linguistics
will serve you in diverse careers, from language teacher tosoftware engineer.

First-year courses
20 POINTS (1/3)

Language and Communication
An introduction to the study of language, increasing
understanding of a range of language issues of generalinterest in the community.
(X) LALS 101.
LING 101 is not a compulsory course for a Linguistics major.

LING 111

LING 221
LING 227
LING 228

Sociolinguistics
Words and Sentences
The Sounds of Speech

300-level courses
LING 321
LING 322
LING 324
LING 328

Discourse and Meaning
New Zealand English
Language Variation and Change
Phonetics and Phonology

Related subjects
Classical Studies, Communication, Computer Science,
Cultural Anthropology, English Literature, Global Studies,Māori Studies, Media Studies, Modern Language Studies,
New Zealand Sign Language Studies, Philosophy, Psychology,
Sāmoan Studies, TESOL

Careers
Communications manager, copywriter, editor, journalist, language
teacher, linguist, market researcher, software designer,speech language therapist, technical writer, TESOL, translator.

LITERARY AND CREATIVECOMMUNICATION
See page 76 for degree requirements.
See Communication.

See page 56 for major requirements.

LING 101200-level courses

20 POINTS (2/3)

MANAGEMENT
See page 71 for major requirements.
Management involves developing and using both people
skills and analytical skills. The study of Management
provides insight and understanding into the operation oforganisations—the behaviour of people in the workplace,
how decisions are made and how strategies are developed,
what provides for sustainable advantages and sustainability
more broadly, generating innovation and value as wellas ensuring it can emerge across an organisation, andhow to achieve an effective and ethical alignment of theorganisation with its stakeholders. Students are introduced
to multiple perspectives and address cases in large andsmall enterprises; not-for-profit, commercial and industrialorganisations; and government owned and operated
institutions.

First-year course
MGMT 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Introduction to Management
This introductory course in Management offers a broad
perspective on modern management in the business, public,
and voluntary sector and examines key issues likely to face
managers in the near future.

Introduction to Linguistics

200-level courses

An introduction to basic linguistic concepts and terminology
and to methods of linguistic analysis in the areas of phonetics(the sounds used in human languages), phonology (soundsystems), morphology (word structure), syntax (sentence
structure), and sociolinguistics (language use).

MGMT 202
MGMT 205
MGMT 206
MGMT 208
MGMT 250

Organisational Behaviour
Strategic Management
Systems Thinking and Decision Making
Operations Management
Special Topic: Ethical Leadership(X) LING 211.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

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300-level courses
MGMT 307
MGMT 308
MGMT 310
MGMT 311
MGMT 312
MGMT 313
MGMT 314
MGMT 316
MGMT 317
MGMT 318
MGMT 321MGMT 350

Entrepreneurship in PracticeSupply Chain and Logistics Management
Competitive Advantage
Knowledge Management
Sustainable Operations
Operations Strategy
Operations and Supply-chain Management
Decision Modelling for Managers
Organisational Innovation and Change
Organisational Analysis and Design
Organisations and Ethics
Special Topic: Organisational Communication,
People Analytics and Digital Innovation

Related subjects
Economics, Health, Human Resource Management and
Employment Relations, Global Studies, Information Systems,
Marketing, Operations Research, Psychology, Public Policy,
Statistics, Tourism Management

Careers
Roles in banking, entrepreneurial start-ups, state-owned
enterprises, government, banking, insurance, manufacturing,
non-profit organisations, retailing, service industries, tourism.
Job titles include business analyst, management consultant,
supply chain manager, project manager, communications
specialist.

MĀORI RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
See page 56 for major requirements.
See Māori Studies.

MĀORI STUDIES
See page 56 for major requirements.
Māori society and culture are a vibrant and dynamic part of
New Zealand life. Te Kawa a Māui, the School of Māori Studies,
and Te Herenga Waka marae are the centres of activity for
kaupapa Māori at the University.
Māori Studies offers students the opportunity to study
kaupapa Māori within the setting of Te Herenga Waka marae.
There are three BA majors offered by the School: Māori
Resource Management, Māori Studies, and Te Reo Māori.
Te Kawa a Māui also offers the Tohu Māoritanga, a
one-year full-time or two-year part-time undergraduate
diploma focusing on te reo and tikanga Māori. Students whocomplete the Tohu Māoritanga may be able to cross-credit
up to 60 points between the Tohu Māoritanga and a BA.
Coming to university is about testing yourself, expanding yourvision, and discovering how to make a significant contribution
in the world. Te Kawa a Māui is here to support you on yourjourney, therefore:
Whaia te pae tawhiti kumea mai kia tata, ko te pae tatawhakamaua kia tīna!
Set your sights high and strive to achieve!

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First-year courses
MAOR 101

20 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Te Tīmatanga / Introduction to Māori Language
This course is an introduction to the Māori language forthose who have little or no previous experience of the Māori
language or culture. In MAOR 101, students work to develop
a foundation of basic Māori language speaking, reading,
and writing skills, approximately equivalent to NCEA Level 1.
The course covers the fundamentals of Māori pronunciation,
learning vocabulary, and basic sentence structures, karakia,
waiata, and mihimihi. This course includes a noho marae
component.

MAOR 102

20 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Te Arumanga / Elementary Māori Language
This course is designed for students with some basic Māori
language experience, and extends upon the foundations
laid in MAOR 101. In MAOR 102, students work to improvetheir oral and written Māori language competence, reachinga level approximately equivalent to NCEA Level 3. Students
are introduced to new vocabulary, extend their knowledge ofthe structures of te reo Māori, and begin to engage in basic
conversations on everyday topics. This course includes anoho marae component.
(P) MAOR 101 or passed NCEA Level 2 Māori or equivalent toallow for sufficient Māori language training.

MAOR 111

20 POINTS (1/3)

Wana te Wanawana / Māori Language 1A
This course focuses upon developing a foundation of
tertiary-level Māori language learning and academic skills.
Throughout MAOR 111, students will work to develop oral andaural confidence in te reo Māori. They will also encounter arange of Māori language literature, and will work to expand
their vocabulary and develop accuracy in reading and writing
in te reo Māori. Students with NCEA Level 2, Sixth Form
Certificate, NCEA Level 3, University Entrance Māori, or anequivalent should begin with this course.
(P) MAOR 102 preferred, or equivalent elementary knowledge.

MAOR 112

20 POINTS (2/3)

Wanawana te Tū / Māori Language 1B
This course focuses upon further developing listening,speaking, reading, and writing skills in te reo Māori. There isa focus upon oral performance. Students will further develop
their language proficiency by beginning to evaluate, edit, andcritically analyse their use of te reo Māori. They will begin todevelop awareness of register and formality in te reo Māori.
(P) MAOR 111.

MAOR 123

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Te Iwi Māori me āna Tikanga / Māori Society and Culture
This course introduces students to a broad range of Māori
beliefs, concepts, and structures that are important to thefoundations and development of Māori society and culture.
The course will cover aspects of pre-European Māori society,cultural change, present-day developments, as well as
visions for the future.

MAOR 126

20 POINTS (3/3)

Māori Cultural Practices for Professionals
This online course focuses on basic Māori language skills,
workplace Treaty issues, and operating appropriately andeffectively in the context of a marae.

200-level courses
MAOR 211
MAOR 213
MAOR 216
MAOR 217
MAOR 221

Tū Te Wana Wana / Māori Language 2A
Te Kawa o te Marae / Marae Etiquette andProtocols
Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi
Te Puwhenuatanga o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa /The Peopling of Polynesia
Tū Tū Te Wana / Māori Language 2B

300-level courses
MAOR 301

Tā Te Māori Whakahaere Rauemi / Māori
Resource Management
MAOR 302 Te Pumoto o te Tangata Whenua, o te Taiao /Indigenous Knowledge and Science
MAOR 311 Tiri Te Wana Wana / Māori Language 3
MAOR 313 Ngā Tikanga Tuku Iho / Māori Customary
Concepts
MAOR 321 Te Reo Karanga, Te Reo Whaikōrero / The
Language of Karanga and Whaikōrero
MAOR 322 Te Tāhū o te Reo / Topics in the Structure of
Māori Language

Related subjects
Communication, Education, Environmental Studies, Global
Studies, Health, History, Law, Linguistics, Media Studies,Music, Pacific Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sāmoan
Studies, Social Policy

Careers
Iwi representative, journalist, librarian, museum curator,
musician, policy analyst, researcher, teacher, televisionpresenter.

MARINE BIOLOGY
See page 125 for major requirements.
Marine Biology, a BSc major, is the study of ocean
organisms and how they interact with one another and theirenvironment. New Zealand has one of the most extraordinary
and unspoilt marine ecosystems in the world, and Te Herenga
Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, which has theclosest campus to the sea, is a leader in the field of marine
biology. The University has its own marine field station, theCoastal Ecology Laboratory (WUCEL), and its own research
vessels, the tri-hull Raukawa Challenger and three aluminium
vessels, Pipi, Tuatua, and Tipa.
In addition to links with a host of New Zealand andinternational universities, the Marine Biology group has ties
with industry and all the major players in the public sector of
the marine industry. These include Crown research institutes
such as NIWA, the Ministry of Fisheries, and the Departmentof Conservation, all of which are located in Wellington. Thesevaried links mean that at the University you will learn both
how the oceans work and how humans interact with themarine environment.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

The University also benefits from its proximity to
New Zealand’s major fishing port, Nelson, and the nation’s
aquaculture centre, the Marlborough Sounds. No otheruniversity is better placed to study life in the sea.
See page 122 for BIOL course descriptions.
See Biology.

Related subjects
Biology, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience,
Development Studies, Ecology and Biodiversity,
Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Law, Māori
Studies, Pacific Studies, Physical Geography, Statistics

Careers
Roles in aquaculture, diving, field ecology, Crown research
institutes, Department of Conservation, Ministry ofFisheries, Ministry for the Environment, non-governmentalorganisations. Job titles include fundraising coordinator,
policy analyst, researcher, statistical analyst.

MARKETING
See page 71 for major requirements.
Marketing is an increasingly vital component of all businesses
and a popular choice among Commerce students. Marketersplan and execute the competitive processes that organisations
use to exchange goods, services, and ideas between
themselves and their customers. Marketing aims tosatisfy both the needs of customers and the objectives oforganisations to create value and contribute to society andwellbeing. All organisations need leaders who can understandtheir customers and clients and engage with them in mutually
beneficial, long-term relationships. Knowledge of marketingprovides a better understanding of the flow of goods
and services from producers to consumers in a way that
effectively matches supply and demand and seeks to contributetowards the economic, environmental, legal, political, social,
and technological objectives of society. At Te Herenga Waka—
Victoria University of Wellington, we know that marketing has
a dynamic and vibrant role in business.
You can take Marketing as a major or minor for your BCom,and either specialise in Marketing alone or combine it withanother major such as International Business, Management,
or Economics. You can also take a minor or second major
in Marketing in the BA or BSc. There are many courses
offered in all aspects of marketing (for example, marketing
communications, internet marketing, consumer behaviour,marketing strategy, services marketing, and international
marketing).
Whichever courses you choose, you’ll have a qualification
that’s in demand by employers. You’ll be set up for a career
that’s creative, innovative, and always changing.

First-year course
MARK 101

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Principles of Marketing
An introduction to the study of marketing and its rolein developing a strategic customer/client focus withincommercial, public sector, and not-for-profit organisations.

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200-level courses

First-year courses

MARK 201
MARK 202
MARK 203
MARK 215

Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

Digital Marketing Management
Consumer Behaviour
Market ResearchSpecial Topic: Health Services Marketing

300-level courses
MARK 301
MARK 302
MARK 303
MARK 304
MARK 312
MARK 315
MARK 316
MARK 317
MARK 319
MARK 320
MARK 321

Marketing Communications
International Marketing
Strategic Marketing Management
Tourism Marketing
Internet Marketing
Services Marketing
Social Marketing
Marketing Analytics
Special Topic: Brand Management
Special Topic: Relationship Marketing in a
Business to Business Context
Retail Marketing

Related subjects
Communication, Computer Science, Economics, Global
Studies, International Business, Management, Statistics,
Tourism Management

Careers
Marketing graduates are sought all over the world to leadchange and drive innovation in business and government. A
Marketing degree provides opportunities in both traditional,
new, and the creative industries. The career opportunities
are varied: many of our graduates have gone on to become
account executives, advisers, brand managers, marketing
communications officers, marketing coordinators, market
intelligence specialists, and stock analysts.

MARKETING COMMUNICATION
See page 76 for degree requirements.
See Communication.

MATHEMATICS
See pages 56 and 125 for major requirements.
Could a computer answer every mathematical question? Can
we find equations to model the actions of the human heart?
What shape is the universe? Mathematics tackles some of
the most fascinating issues you can imagine. Starting at abasic and accessible level, the BSc Mathematics major cantake you anywhere you want to go.
Mathematics is a major in thinking clearly and independently,
solving problems, and communicating your answers. Our
Mathematics courses cater to your interests, from puremathematics like the logic used in computer programs or theunderlying concepts of geometry, to applied mathematics,
where the skills you learn are targeted directly at issues from
economics to earthquakes, cryptography to combustion.
You’ll be studying under mathematicians of an international
calibre, who communicate their knowledge enthusiasticallyand supportively to their students. A major in Mathematics
prepares you for the modern digital world, wheremathematics underpins the developing technologies andopens opportunities in a wealth of professions.
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MATH 132

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

This course introduces or reviews fundamental skills andideas for students who require some mathematics in theirdegree. Topics will include elementary arithmetic, algebra,
coordinate geometry, functions, and an introduction tomatrices for solving simultaneous equations. There will be anemphasis on mathematical ideas and how they have evolved:
the goal is not only to apply mathematical tools correctly, but
to understand them.
Entry requirement: MATH 132 is open to students who
have met the University Entrance numeracy requirements,
preferably with NCEA Level 2 Mathematics Achievement
Standard 2.6 Algebra (AS91261).

MATH 141

15 POINTS (1/3)

Calculus 1A
This course provides a thorough development of thedifferential calculus and an introduction to the integral
calculus. Starting from the notion of functions and limits, wedefine the derivative and give the idea of an integral using
limits. Rules for computing derivatives and integrals are
deduced, and applications to physical modelling included.
Entry requirements: For direct entry into MATH 141, students
need to have passed 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics or 16 Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics/Statistics.
Acceptance into MATH 141 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 141 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you need a pass in
MATH 132 for entry into MATH 141.

MATH 142

15 POINTS (2/3)

Calculus 1B
This course develops integral calculus starting with the
problem of defining ‘area’. The highlight is the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus, which links integration anddifferentiation. Techniques of integration are developed,
including the substitution rule, integration by parts, andintegration of rational functions by partial fractions.
Applications include calculating areas and volumes, andsolving differential equations arising from physical processes.
Sequences and series are introduced to represent functions asseries and to approximate them using their Taylor polynomials.
Entry requirements: For direct entry into MATH 142,
students need to have successfully completed the following
Achievement Standards in Mathematics:
3.6 Differentiation (AS91578) with Excellence
3.7 Integration (AS91579) with Merit or Excellenceand one of the following with Merit or Excellence:
3.1 Conics (AS91573)

3.3 Trigonometry (AS91575)

MATH 177

15 POINTS (2/3)

3.5 Algebra (AS91577).

Probability and Decision Making

Acceptance into MATH 142 is conditional on a minimumof C in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics,
including P2 pure mathematics, in the AS level Cambridge
Assessment International Education.

An introduction to probability models in statistics andtheir use in good decision-making. Key concepts include
probability, random variables and their distributions, decision
theory, and model estimation using sampled data. Goodnessof fit tests are used to check the validity of fitted models.

Acceptance into MATH 142 is conditional on a minimum of
5 at HL or 7 at SL in the International Baccalaureate grade
scale in both Physics and Mathematics.

Entry requirements: 16 NCEA Level 3 Mathematics
Achievement Standards, including:If you don’t meet these requirements, you need a pass in
MATH 141 or QUAN 111 for entry into MATH 142.

MATH 151

15 POINTS (1/3)

AlgebraAn introduction to linear algebra, including matrices andvectors, systems of linear equations, complex numbers,
eigenvectors, and algebraic structures.
Entry requirements: For direct entry into MATH 151, students
need to have passed 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics or 16 Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics/Statistics.
Acceptance into MATH 151 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 151 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you need a pass in
MATH 132 for entry into MATH 151.

MATH 161

15 POINTS (2/3)

Discrete Mathematics and Logic
Logic underlies all of mathematics. In this course we will
introduce the basic notions of logic and discuss what makessome arguments good (or valid), while other arguments areinvalid. This leads to a definition of a mathematical proof,
particularly mathematical induction. Other topics includesets, relations, functions, elementary counting principles,
properties of divisibility of the integers, and polynomials.
The second half of the course introduces the fundamental
concepts of graph theory, which is the study of networks.
Entry requirements: For direct entry into MATH 161, students
need to have passed 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics or 16 NCEA Level 3 Achievement
Standards in Mathematics/Statistics.
Acceptance into MATH 161 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a B in Mathematics in the AS level
Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 161 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you need a pass in
one of ENGR 121–123, MATH 141–177 or QUAN 111, or a B+ or
better in MATH 132 for entry into MATH 161.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

3.6 Differentiation (AS91578)
3.7 Integration (AS91579).
If you don’t meet these requirements (or their equivalent),
you need a pass in one of ENGR 122 or 123, MATH 141, or
QUAN 111 for entry into MATH 177.
Acceptance into MATH 177 is conditional on a minimumof D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 177 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.

200-level courses
ENGR 222
MATH 211
MATH 243
MATH 244
MATH 245
MATH 251
MATH 261
MATH 277

Computational Algebra and Calculus
Foundations of Algebra, Analysis and Topology
Multivariable Calculus
Ordinary Differential Equations
Computational Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Discrete Mathematics 2
Mathematical Statistics

300-level courses
MATH 301
MATH 309
MATH 311
MATH 312
MATH 313
MATH 321
MATH 322
MATH 323
MATH 324
MATH 335
MATH 353
MATH 361
MATH 377

Differential Equations
Mathematical Logic
AlgebraReal and Complex Analysis
Topology
Applied Mathematics I
Applied Mathematics II
Mathematics for Earth Sciences
Coding and Cryptography
Computability and Complexity
Optimisation
Graph Theory
Probability and Random Processes

Related subjects
Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science,
Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geophysics, Philosophy,
Physics, Statistics, Teaching

Careers
Roles in actuarial science, banking, finance, government
security, information technology, investment management,
meteorology, policy analysis, research and development,teaching.

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Careers

See page 83 for major requirements.

Content developer, creative director, 3D artist, filmmaker,
video designer, special effects artist, game developer,
information architect, interaction designer, motion graphics
designer, experience designer.

New media technology has opened up enormous
opportunities, and you can be a part of these exciting
developments by studying Media Design. The Media Design
major within the BDI will explore contemporary theory andpractice, and focus on the creative potential of interactive
and dynamic media.
Students will gain a sound knowledge of key theoreticaland practical approaches and precedents in the field of
media design, its parameters, and its relationship to otherdesign disciplines. Graduates will be able to convincingly
communicate design concepts in digital formats and havean understanding of the tools of media design and, more
importantly, how to alter and redirect these tools to create
new research processes.
You’ll have access to a dedicated media design studio withstate-of-the-art equipment. Your first year comprises generalcourses designed to give you basic design strategies andskills. Following this, you will then take courses closelyaligned to your major. You also have the option to include aminor from a range of design-related disciplines offered byother faculties.
The BDI is a three-year programme that leads into a two-year
Master of Design Innovation for students wishing to deepen
their studies. The programme will ensure you have the skills
to become an effective digital media designer or developer,or project or content manager, within many settings.
Your skills and insights will be valuable in a wide range ofindustries: entertainment and game design, interaction andexperience design, education, and special effects training,business, and the public sector.

Related minors and possible careers
Minor subject

Careers

Art History

Curator, exhibition designer

Computer
ScienceGame developer, information architect,
3D animator, motion graphics designer,special effects artist

Film

Filmmaker, mobile media developer,
videographer, web broadcaster, content
developer

Engineering

Experience designer, mechatronics
designer, virtual interaction designer

Media Studies

Curator, media critic, TV producer

Music

Sonic artist, spatial designer

Courses
See page 80 for BDI courses, course descriptions, and points
values.
See Design.

Related subjects
Animation and Visual Effects, Art History, Communication
Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Design
for Social Innovation, Electronic and Computer Systems,
Engineering, Film, Industrial Design, Interaction Design,
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MEDIA STUDIES
See pages 56 and 76 for degree requirements.
See Communication.
Media is increasingly intertwined in our lives. New internet
technologies mean we can access media at any time and inany place, from television programmes to radio shows, news,
music, blogs, consumer information, and film.
We rely on media to inform us about society and our placein it. Examine how media and society influence each otherand investigate how changing technologies have impacted
the way we interact. Explore the world of popular culture andvisual culture. Look at the relationship between the media
and politics, and the role of media in New Zealand.
Media Studies is distinctive in drawing from both thehumanities and social sciences. Students can select theirown mix of courses across 100, 200, and 300 level, or canchoose to focus on particular areas by following one or moreof the suggested pathways such as television, media andidentity, media politics and news, visual culture, popular
culture and music, or digital media and technology.

First-year courses
MDIA 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Media, Society and Politics
This is an introductory course for students interested in
exploring the role of the media in shaping society andpolitics. The course discusses the rise of the mass media,
the control and regulation of media institutions, and the roleof the media in shaping public opinion. It will also assess
the impact of current developments such as independent
media, convergence, digitisation, globalisation, and theconcentration of media ownership.

MDIA 103

20 POINTS (1/3)

Popular Media Culture
The course is an introduction to the study of popular media
culture, with reference to the relationship between cultural
theory and selected popular media forms. The course centreson critically examining the production and consumption of
popular media culture. Particular attention is paid to issues
relating to the social function and value of popular
media culture.

MDIA 104

20 POINTS (3/3)

Social and Interactive MediaThis course traces the history of social and interactive media
from pre-internet forms to the present. It considers the shift
from analogue to digital, the development of interactive
technologies, the web’s evolution to a dynamic social
mediascape, and public debate about the value of social
and interactive media. Adopting a critical and historical lens,
this course examines how social and interactive media havetransformed our understanding of the world, the productionof knowledge, conceptualisations of space and place, andmodes of communication and self-presentation.

200-level courses

MIDW 102

15 POINTS (2/3)

Visual Culture
Popular Music Studies
Media and Digital Cultures
News Analysis
Critical Approaches to Advertising andConsumer Culture
MDIA 221–2 Special Topics

Midwifery Practice 2: Preparation for Practice

300-level courses

Cell Biology

MDIA 302 Television Narrative
MDIA 304 News Culture
MDIA 305 A Social History of Popular MusicMDIA 308 Māori MediaMDIA 309 Mobile and Ubiquitous MediaMDIA 313
Media, Technologies and Surveillance
MDIA 321–2 Special Topics

Structure and function of pro- and eukaryotic cells, anintroduction to biological chemistry, cell ultrastructure andmetabolism, and cell division and development. An extensive
introduction to cell biology. Cellular structure and function are
examined, using examples from bacteria, plants, and animals.
A knowledge of introductory chemistry is an advantage but
not essential.

Related subjects

BIOL 114

MDIA 203
MDIA 205
MDIA 206
MDIA 207
MDIA 209

Art History, Communication, Design, Education, English
Literature, Film, Global Studies, History, International
Relations, Law, Māori Studies, Marketing, Music, PacificStudies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Theatre

Careers
Roles in advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism,
marketing, public relations. Job titles include communications
adviser, copywriter, journalist, librarian, media assistant, news
editor, press secretary, reviewer/critic, teacher.

MIDWIFERY
Midwives provide support to women, pregnant people, andtheir whānau during pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeksof the baby’s life.
A midwife helps guide decision-making and provides
information throughout the pregnancy journey. This includes
monitoring the growth and position of the baby, arranging
tests, and monitoring the general health of the pregnant
woman or person and the baby.
Students will learn specialist skills in midwifery practice andtheory in areas such as caring for a newborn, supporting
women and pregnant people, complex pregnancies andbirths, anatomy and physiology, applied pharmacology, andtransitioning to parenthood. Students complete 2,400 hours
of clinical practice.
The Bachelor of Midwifery also draws on expertise across the
University to teach skills in biomedical science, education,
human biology and development, and psychological andphysical wellbeing.
Midwifery is for students who are passionate about
helping people and want a rewarding career in providing
high-quality maternity care.

First-year courses
MIDW 101

15 POINTS (1/3)

Midwifery Practice 1: Becoming a Midwife
Introduces students to the role of the midwife, including
history of midwifery, midwifery philosophy, and the scope ofpractice and regulation of midwifery in New Zealand.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Students are prepared for their practice role by learning physicalassessment skills including observations, palpation, percussion,
auscultation, and psychosocial assessment. Skills are taught
in the simulation lab and skills are then applied in the clinicalpractice setting under supervision of registered midwives.

BIOL 111

15 POINTS (2/3)

15 POINTS (1/3)

Biology of Animals
An introduction to animal structure and function. This
course is largely based on the biology of mammals with astrong emphasis on human biology, but comparison is madethroughout with other animals.

BMSC 117

15 POINTS (2/3)

The Biology of Disease
The nature and origin of disease. Bacteria and viruses:
structure, identification, and classification. Mechanisms
of infection, pathogenesis, virulence, host susceptibility,
immunity, epidemiology. Control strategies, newtechnologies. New organisms. Invertebrate and fungal
parasites. Ecological and cultural aspects of disease.

EDUC 141

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Human Development and LearningThis course takes a lifespan approach to examining how
people develop and learn, from birth to death. It explores key
milestones and changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, andsocial development; and critically examines a range of factors
and contexts that shape development and learning.

HLWB 105

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Health Psychology
An introduction to the study of health psychology, with afocus on the key theories, research, and approaches thathave been used to understand and influence people’s health,illness, and wellbeing.

SCIE 103

15 POINTS (1/3)

Special Topic: The Molecular Science of Everyday Life
Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday
life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure andhow this relates to the function of blood. Topics include
electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gastransport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood
tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases thatare commonly screened for using blood. This course isdesigned to support students from a range of backgrounds,
including the health sciences. No previous chemistry
experience needed. This course can be taken fully online,
although in-person workshop sessions will be provided toassist with student learning.
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Bachelor of Music

BIOL 253
MIDW 201

The BMus is comprehensive and inspirational and will help
you become the musician you want to be. Within the BMus,
you can major in a range of disciplines, including Classical
Performance, Composition (Instrumental/Vocal or SonicArts), Jazz Performance, or the broadly based Bachelor ofMusic in Music Studies. The Music Studies major includes
specialisations in Ethnomusicology, Jazz Studies, andMusicology. Students will also be able to minor in PopularMusic Studies.

MIDW 202
MIDW 203
MIDW 204
MIDW 205

Physiology and Pharmacology for Health
Anatomy and Physiology: Pregnancy andChildbirth
Midwifery Practice 3: Care of the Newborn
Transition to Parenthood
Professional Frameworks for Midwifery PracticeMidwifery Practice 4: Supporting Women

300-level courses
MIDW 301
MIDW 302
MIDW 303
MIDW 304
MIDW 305
MIDW 306
MIDW 307
MIDW 308
MIDW 309
MIDW 310
MIDW 311

Midwifery Practice 5: Art and Science of Midwifery
Midwifery as a Public-Health Strategy
Women’s HealthResearch and Enquiry in Midwifery
Complexities in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Midwifery Practice 6: Women with Complex
Pregnancies
Applied Pharmacology and Physiology for Midwives
Being a Midwife
Midwifery Practice 7: Complex Labour and BirthMidwifery Practice 8: Transition to PracticeMidwifery Practice 9: Practice Project

MODERN LANGUAGE STUDIES
See page 56 for major requirements.
Foreign language competence, an awareness of cultures,
and an understanding of the structure of language itself is acompelling combination of skills that will make you attractive to
many employers.
Modern Language Studies combines study of a modern
language with courses in Linguistics to provide acomprehensive language package. You can study Chinese,
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Māori, Sāmoan, orSpanish—whichever inspires you the most. Through our
supportive and well-designed courses, you’ll soon be
speaking and writing the language you want.
A BA with a major in Modern Language Studies is the
doorway into new and fascinating cultures, and provides anentrée to a variety of interesting careers.

Related subjects
Global Studies, International Business, Internatinal Relations,
Language and Culture Studies, Linguistics, Māori Studies,Media Studies, Pacific Studies, TESOL

Careers
Roles in banking, external relations, government, international
agencies, international business, tourism. Job titles include
interpreter, journalist, librarian, teacher, technical translator.

MUSIC
See pages 56 (BA) and 115 (BMus) for major requirements.
The BMus at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of
Wellington offers the widest breadth and greatest depth ofany music programme in New Zealand. You can also takeMusic as a BA major, or as a minor in any degree. Music
courses can also be included as electives in any degree.
Study in Music offers both practical skills for a range ofprofessions and transferable skills that can be combined withother fields to enhance your career options.
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Classical Performance students can receive one-to-one
tuition in all the standard orchestral instruments as well as
baroque cello, baroque flute, baroque violin, fortepiano,
guitar, harpsichord, organ, piano, recorder, saxophone,and voice. Exceptional students may be allowed to study asecond instrument. Students have opportunities to perform
in a range of ensembles, including chamber music, orchestra,
opera, and solo concerts.
Instrumental/Vocal Composition teaches students to notate
music professionally, write for instruments idiomatically,
orchestrate imaginatively, and develop musical ideas into
substantial, coherent works. You can even choose to take aspecialisation in film scoring. You’ll have many collaborative
opportunities and will be invited to compose for ensembles
such as the New Zealand String Quartet and the NZSM
Orchestra, as well as other professional ensembles that
regularly visit the NZSM.
Jazz Performance has a comprehensive curriculum thatencompasses instrumental performance techniques in bothgroup workshops and in one-to-one lessons, improvisation
classes, ensemble performance, composition, jazz theory,and musicianship. You can choose to study from all the jazz
instruments, including bass, brass, drums and percussions,
guitar, keyboards, piano, woodwind, and voice. Performance
opportunities for Jazz majors include two jazz big bands, guitar
ensemble, jazz combos, and a jazz choir with rhythm section.
Music Studies offers interdisciplinary study in the areas ofjazz studies, ethnomusicology, musicology, performance,
theory, and analysis. You can engage in areas as diverse as
New Zealand music, European art music, music ethnography,
Māori, Pacific, and Asian music, film music, historicallyinformed performance practice, popular music, and jazz. A
number of courses require no prior musical knowledge.
Sonic Arts and Music Technology explores the creative
potential of sound and music through the medium ofmusic technology. You’ll learn how to record, mix, produce,
synthesise, compose, and code in a broad range of creative
and technological situations. You can include other courses
in your degree from areas such as computer science,engineering, design, and film.

Bachelor of Arts in MusicIn the BA in Music, up to half of your degree may be madeup of Music courses, leaving space for study in one or moreother subjects.
The Music major allows you to explore different aspects ofmusic, including historical, critical, technical, or creative.
You may choose to combine courses of different types in a
way that suits you. Some courses require no prior musicalknowledge. The range of performance courses includes
courses in Pasifika and Asian gamelan music.

MusicMUSC 166
Music Theory and Musicianship 1

First-year courses
MUSC 120

20 POINTS (3/3)

Ragtime to Rap: Introduction to Popular Musics
An introduction to the study of popular musics in thetwentieth and twenty-first centuries considering a range ofmusical genres and styles with historical roots in America
and their global development, including within New Zealandcultural contexts.

MUSC 125

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Jazz
Study of the cultural roots of jazz music, the political andsocial contexts in which it flourished, and the ongoingmusical practices called jazz in the twenty-first century.

MUSC 130

20 POINTS (1/3)

Hildegard to Avant Garde: Introduction to Western Art
Music
In this chronological survey of Western art music, students
study some of the most famous musical works ever written,
and are introduced to the key historical, cultural, social, andstylistic developments in the Western art music tradition.
Students also learn to think critically about how musicreflects, shapes, and fits into the major philosophical,
religious, political, and aesthetic movements and values of its
time. No previous training in, or knowledge of, music is required.

MUSC 150

20 POINTS (2/3)

Music in Global Contexts
An introduction to music in world cultures. A survey ofexamples from the Pacific, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
that examines music within its cultural context, and an
introduction to the study of ethnomusicology.

MUSC 160

20 POINTS (3/3)

Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship
An introduction to fundamental written skills in music and tobasic forms used in Western music, including introduction to
the keyboard and practice in aural perception.

MUSC 164

20 POINTS (1/3)

20 POINTS (1/3)

Jazz Theory 1

Study of the basic elements and procedures of common
practice tonal music, including basic training in harmony andcounterpoint, aural perception, and keyboard skills.
(P) Approved theory qualification or entrance test or B or
better in MUSC 160 or equivalent.

MUSC 167

20 POINTS (2/3)

Music Theory and Musicianship 2
Study in the recognition of common practice tonal music
procedures and their application, including training in analysis
of basic repertory and conventional forms, melodic andrhythmic dictation, aural perception, and keyboard skills.
(P) MUSC 166.

Music: Composition
First-year courses
CMPO 101

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to Composition, Sonic Arts and Film Scoring
An introduction to key techniques and concepts in
instrumental/vocal composition, sonic arts, and film scoring.
Students apply and learn these skills through a series ofshort compositions, sound-based works, and scoring a shortfilm. Students are expected to possess a basic knowledge (toabout Grade 5 level) of musical notation and music theory.
In addition, familiarity with digital audio workstation softwareand music notation software would be helpful, but is notessential.
(P) For entry requirements, go towww.wgtn.ac.nz/courses/cmpo/101

CMPO 130

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Writing for Orchestral Instruments
An introduction to fundamental knowledge of the instruments
found in a standard symphony orchestra. Students will learna brief history of each instrument, as well as its range ofcharacteristics, timbre variations, technical considerations,and their potential roles within the overall ensemble.
Students are expected to possess a basic knowledge ofmusical notation and music theory, to about a Grade 5 level.

Development of theoretical knowledge and skills for
improvisation, composition, transcription, transposition, andanalysis.

(P) For entry requirements, go towww.wgtn.ac.nz/courses/cmpo/130(P) Approved theory qualification or entrance test or B or
better in MUSC 160.

Introduction to Digital Music, Sound Synthesis and Audio
Effects

MUSC 165

An introduction to digital music and audio through computer
programming, sound synthesis, and audio effects, with afocus on learning through creative work. Students will gain
core abilities in computer programming that will enable themto generate and process sound for use in creative disciplines
such as interactive game audio, sound design, web sound,sound art, and composition. No computer programming
experience is required.

20 POINTS (2/3)

Jazz Theory and Musicianship 2
Study of the basic elements and procedures of jazz, including
training in the fundamental skills of harmony, rhythm, andkeyboard.
(P) MUSC 164.

CMPO 185

15 POINTS (2/3)(X) CMPO 181.

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CMPO 186

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Recording, Production and Sound
Engineering
An introduction to the fundamental skills in soundengineering, recording, synthesis, and production. Students
will learn a range of basic music technology skills that canbe used in disciplines such as audio production andpost-production, as well as sound design and synthesis forelectronic music production, film, and game audio.
(X) CMPO 181.

20 POINTS (1/3)

Performance Principal Study 1ADevelopment of technical and musical competency on thestudent’s chosen instrument or voice. This course is open to
students studying either Classical or Jazz Performance.
(P) Audition.

20 POINTS (2/3)

Performance Principal Study 1B
Development of technical and musical competency on thestudent’s chosen instrument or voice. This course is open to
students studying either Classical or Jazz Performance.
(P) Audition.

PERF 105

MUSC 309 Special Topic: Music and Conflict
MUSC 329 Studies in Jazz: Global Jazz
MUSC 331 Studies in Instrumental Music: The Worlds of theOrchestra
MUSC 340 Historical Performance Practice
MUSC 349 Approaches to Popular Music
MUSC 351 Studies in Music and Dance of Oceania

200-level courses

First-year courses

PERF 102300-level courses

Music: Composition

Music: Performance
PERF 101Music

CMPO 201CMPO 210
CMPO 220
CMPO 230
CMPO 235
CMPO 285
CMPO 286

Instrumental/Vocal Composition 2: Form,
Process, and Materials
Electronic Music and Experimental Sound Design
Jazz Composition Principal Study 1
Projects in Small Ensemble Composition/
Orchestration
Jazz Arranging and Composition 1
Interactive Audio/Visual Music Technology
Studio Recording and Production

Music: Composition
300-level courses
CMPO 301
CMPO 305

10 POINTS (1/3)

Advanced Techniques in Instrumental/Vocal
Composition
Topic in Composition/Sonic Arts: Sample-based
Orchestration and Creative Live Instrumentation
for Film
Advanced Jazz Composition 1
Large Ensemble Orchestration
Jazz Arranging and Composition 2
Audio Post-production and Recording for Film

Development of practical performance skills that supportand enhance students’ principal study. Students participate
in two approved areas of study, dependent on the student’s
instrument/voice. This course is open to students studying
either Classical or Jazz Performance.

CMPO 320
CMPO 330
CMPO 335
CMPO 386(P) Audition.

Music: Performance

PERF 106

10 POINTS (2/3)

Development of practical performance skills that supportand enhance students’ principal study. Students participate
in two approved areas of study, dependent on the student’s
instrument/voice. This course is open to students studying
either Classical or Jazz Performance.
(P) Audition.

Music
200-level courses
MUSC 235 Baroque Music (1600–1750)
MUSC 236 Music in the 18th Century: Enlightenment andRevolution
MUSC 237 Music in the 19th Century
MUSC 247 Film Music
MUSC 248 Popular Music Perspectives
MUSC 264 Jazz Theory 2
MUSC 266 Music Theory and Musicianship 3
MUSC 267 Approaches to Music Analysis

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200-level courses
PERF 201
PERF 202
PERF 205
PERF 206
PERF 207
PERF 208
PERF 211
PERF 212
PERF 255
PERF 265
PERF 266
PERF 267
PERF 268

Classical Performance Principal Study 2AClassical Performance Principal Study 2B
Performance Skills 2A
Performance Skills 2B
Performance Extended Skills 2A
Performance Extended Skills 2B
Jazz Performance Principal Study 2A
Jazz Performance Principal Study 2B
Performance in Ethnomusicology
Intermediate Project in Performance 2A
Intermediate Project in Performance 2BIntermediate Project in Performance 2C
Intermediate Project in Performance 2DMusic: Performance
300-level courses
PERF 301
PERF 302
PERF 305
PERF 306
PERF 307
PERF 308
PERF 311
PERF 312Classical Performance Principal Study 3AClassical Performance Principal Study 3B
Performance Skills 3A
Performance Skills 3B
Performance Extended Skills 3A
Performance Extended Skills 3B
Jazz Performance Principal Study 3A
Jazz Performance Principal Study 3B

PERF 365
PERF 366
PERF 367
PERF 368

Advanced Project in Performance 3AAdvanced Project in Performance 3B
Advanced Project in Performance 3C
Advanced Project in Performance 3D

Related subjects
Art History, Asian Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural
Anthropology, English Literature, Film, History, Māori Studies,Media Studies, Modern Language Studies, Pacific Studies,
TheatreCareers
Arts manager, broadcaster, composer, librarian, music
therapist, music producer, musician, publisher, teacher.

NEW ZEALAND SIGN LANGUAGE
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is the language of theDeaf community which was formally recognised in 2006 as
an official language of New Zealand. It is used by more than
20,000 people.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers
study of the language, community, and cultural experiencesof Deaf people. You can add a minor in NZSL to many degree
programmes, and postgraduate research opportunities areavailable.
We cater for both learners and teachers of NZSL. Courses in
NZSL attract undergraduate students from a wide range ofarts, social science, and science majors, while other NZSL
courses are designed for members of the Deaf community to
train as NZSL teachers.

First-year courses
NZSL 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to New Zealand Sign Language
A beginners’ course in NZSL, emphasising acquisition ofbasic receptive and expressive skills in sign language foreveryday conversations. The course also includes information
about aspects of grammatical structure and the Deaf
community and culture.

NZSL 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary New Zealand Sign Language
This course further develops beginners’ skills in
understanding and using NZSL, and extends students’
understanding of the Deaf community and culture in
New Zealand.
(P) NZSL 101 (DEAF 101) or equivalent proficiency in NZSL.

200-level courses
NZSL 201NZSL 202

Intermediate New Zealand Sign Language A
Intermediate New Zealand Sign Language B

300-level course
NZSL 311

Structure and Use of New Zealand Sign
Language

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Related subjects
Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Education,
Languages and Cultures, Linguistics, Modern Language
Studies, Psychology, Sociology, TESOL

Careers
Roles in interpreting, policy analysis, research, social
services, social work, and teaching.

PACIFIC STUDIES
See page 56 for major requirements.
The Pacific Studies programme provides students the
chance to develop critical perspectives on knowledge
about the diverse cultures and communities of the Pacific.
New Zealand is part of the Pacific region, and this is reflectedin the BA major in Pacific Studies.
In the Pacific Studies major you will use a range of scholarly
tools and methods to critically and creatively reflect on thepast, present, and future of Pacific peoples and places. You
will develop your ability to effectively communicate yourexpanding knowledge of the Pacific, and confidently andcompetently communicate Pacific perspectives. You will also
take at least one Pacific Island language: Sāmoan, Māori,or French.
New Zealand has traditionally had a close relationship with
the Pacific and remains an important political, economic, andcultural gateway to the Pacific today. There is a high demandin the workforce for students who recognise and understandPacific issues and ways of working with Pacific people.
Pacific Studies gives you the tools to make an important
contribution to this region we call home.

First-year course
PASI 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

The Pacific Heritage
This is a survey course covering a range of Pacific topics andnations, drawing on sociocultural, geographical, economical,
historical, and creative approaches, including Indigenous
perspectives.

200-level courses
ARTH 214
CREW 260

Art in the PacificMāori and Pasifika Creative Writing Workshop /Te Hiringa a Tuhi
EDUC 224 Pacific Nations Education
HIST 219
Pacific Histories: Environments, Peoples andEmpires
MAOR 212 Te Ao Hangarau, ā Rēhia / Culture, Performanceand Technology
MAOR 216 Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi
MAOR 217 Te Puwhenuatanga o Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa /The Peopling of Polynesia
PASI 201
Comparative History in Polynesia
PASI 202
Globalisation and Popular Culture in the Pacific
SAMO 201 Sāmoan Language and Oratory
SAMO 202 Sāmoan Literature / Fa’asinomaga ma Tusitusiga
Sāmoa

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300-level courses

PHIL 105

20 POINTS (1/3)

Anthropology in Oceania
Topics in Pacific Art
Multiethnic Education
Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Education
Aotearoa
HIST 336
The Pacific Islands after 1945
LAWS 347 Pacific Legal Studies
MUSC 351 Studies in Music and Dance of Oceania
PASI 301
Framing the Pacific: Theorising Culture andSocietyPASI 303
Migration, Diaspora and Identity in the Pacific
SAMO 301 Sāmoan Language and Customs
SAMO 302 Interpreting and Translation

The Big Questions

Related subjects

Critical Thinking

ANTH 308
ARTH 336
EDUC 322
EDUC 323

Art History, Cultural Anthropology, Development Studies,
Education, English, French, Global Studies, Health, History,
International Relations, Māori Studies, Media Studies, Political
Science, Sāmoan Studies, Social Policy, Sociology

Careers

This course considers some of the most difficult questions
about life, the universe, and everything. Possible topics: Whatis the meaning of life? Would it be good to live forever? Can
we ever know anything with certainty? Does God exist? Whatis human nature? What is happiness? Is time travel possible?

PHIL 106

20 POINTS (2/3)

Contemporary Ethical Issues
An introduction to issues in applied ethics. Topics may include:
the morality of the death penalty, war, cloning, abortion andeuthanasia, and the moral status of non-human animals.

PHIL 123

20 POINTS (3/3)

This course provides an introduction to the theory of criticalthinking. Students will learn how to evaluate arguments andweigh up the evidence in support of a conclusion. Students
will also learn how to make rational decisions based on the
hypotheses they come to believe after consideration ofsuch arguments.

Roles in arts and heritage industries, civil service, creative
industries, diplomacy, education, government, humanresources, international relations, journalism, media andcommunications, museums and galleries, non-governmentalorganisations, Pacific services management, policy analysis,
research, social services, teaching, tourism.

200-level courses

PHILOSOPHY

300-level courses

See page 57 for major requirements.

PHIL 302
PHIL 309
PHIL 310
PHIL 331
PHIL 361
PHIL 373

Philosophy focuses on fundamental issues about what we
believe, about meaning and truth, about what we know, andwhat might be possible. Many of the questions dealt withspring naturally out of everyday things we say and do, butsome spring from the natural and social sciences.
Philosophy courses are invaluable in analysing and presenting
arguments. These skills and approaches can be powerfully
applied to many other subjects, and used in many careers.
You can choose to major in Philosophy within a BA, or beconfident that, whatever your choice of major, there will be
Philosophy courses relevant to it.
Analysing issues from multiple perspectives, thinking
creatively and logically, and synthesising information areskills you can use in any career and any situation. Improveyour mental fitness with Philosophy, the ultimate workout foryour brain.

First-year courses
PHIL 104

20 POINTS (1/3)

Minds, Brains and Persons
This course is an introduction to philosophical questions
about the nature of minds and how they relate to brains andpersons. Topics may include: What is consciousness? Whatcan science tell us about the mind? What is a person? In
virtue of what do persons persist over time?

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PHIL 201
PHIL 202
PHIL 211
PHIL 265
PHIL 269

Knowledge and Reality
EthicsIntroduction to Logic
Mind and Cognition
Data Ethics

Ethical Theory
Special Topic
Special Topic: Studying the Future
Language and Reality
Bioethics
Experimental Philosophy

Related subjects
Computer Science, Cultural Anthropology, English Literature,
Global Studies, Information Systems, International Relations,Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Studies, Political
Science, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics

Careers
Roles in business, advertising, ethics, human resources,
management, journalism, law. Job titles include businessanalyst, communications adviser, event manager, humanresources manager, library manager, market researcher,policy analyst, project manager, research analyst, research
assistant.

PHOTOGRAPHICS
Photographics is a minor that brings more creativity to yourstudies. Explore photography as a creative process anddesign research tool. Engage with multiple photographic
genres and practices and develop a technical toolkit andtheoretical understanding of photography across multiple
fields of design and research. Complete three Photographics
courses and at least 30 points from two of the following courses:
MDDN 211 Digital Video Creation, MDDN 222 Virtual Reality
Studio, or SARC 214 Seeing Architecture Through Photography.

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHYGEOG 114

15 POINTS (1/3)

See page 125 for major requirements.

Environment and Resources: The Foundations

Physical geography is the study of the Earth’s surface
features and processes. It aims to explain the geographic
pattern of landforms, soils, vegetation, hydrology, coasts, andclimate by understanding processes that work at the surfaceof the Earth.

200-level core courses

The course integrates the physical, social, economic, andpolitical factors associated with environmental change.
Students gain the foundations for understanding and analysing
the complexity of contemporary environmental issues.

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington offers
New Zealand’s only undergraduate major and postgraduate
degrees in Physical Geography. The major focuses onunderstanding the evolution and processes driving alpine,
glacier, hill-slope, river, and climate systems. An extensive
field and laboratory programme occurs in combination withlectures. The major also includes skills and techniques,particularly in the visualisation of geographic information,
research design, and field methods. All these skills are in highdemand from employers.

GEOG 222

First-year courses

and two of the following:

ESCI 111

15 POINTS (1/3)

The Earth System: Understanding our Dynamic Earth andEnvironment

Ecology and Environment

and two of:
GEOG 215
GEOG 220
GEOG 224

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems(GIS) and Science
Hydrology and Climate
Geomorphology

300-level core courses
GEOG 324
GEOG 325
GEOG 318
GEOG 319
GEOG 321

Research Design
Field Methods
Quaternary Environmental Change
Applied Geomorphology
Ice and Climate

ESCI 111 gives a broad introduction to understanding the
Earth System and how humans interact with it. Covering
atmosphere and ocean circulation, composition and structureof the planet, deep time, evolution of life, ice and climatechange, landscape evolution, natural hazards, and water
resources, ESCI 111 provides a fundamental knowledge baseto better understand and manage our environment and planfor the future. This course includes lectures and laboratories,
as well as a field trip to observe and understand theprocesses that shape Wellington’s landscape. ESCI 111 is aplatform for further study in Earth Sciences at the University.

Related subjects

ESCI 112

PHYSICS†

15 POINTS (2/3)

Earth Science for a Changing Planet
ESCI 112 introduces students to Earth science. The course
gives students key understanding for the study of globalchange, both anthropogenic and natural, of the history of life
and the biosphere, of biogeochemical cycles that maintainthe planet’s life-support systems, of natural resources
including water and the precious metals that are used in
mobile phones and wind turbines, and of natural hazards
such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and coastal erosion.
The course ranges from the global scale of plate tectonics(continental drift) to the minute scale of rocks and minerals
viewed under a microscope. Practical work is a key part ofthe course and, in particular, students go into the field andlearn how to read the landscape, interpret Earth history, andmake a geological map.

GEOG 112

15 POINTS (2/3)

An Introduction to Human Geography and Development
StudiesThis course provides an introduction to key concepts andprocesses of Human Geography and Development Studies
that help to explain global problems and patterns. Students
engage in case studies from lecturers’ current researchin the Asia–Pacific region and New Zealand to deepen
understanding.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Biology, Chemistry, Development Studies, Environmental
Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geophysics,
Physics

Careers
Modeller, policy analyst, project manager, researcher, resource
developer, teacher, and related positions in city and regional
councils, consulting companies, Crown research institutes,
government ministries, mining companies, and schools.

See page 125 for major requirements.
Physics is about everything. It is the most fundamental of
all the sciences and aims to understand how nature is put
together and how it works—from fundamental particles tocomplex materials, from the kinetic energy of a speeding
car to the nuclear energy released by fusion in the coreof a star. The basic concepts of physics, the effect of aforce, for example, can be applied in multitudes of different
situations—mechanical, electrical, magnetic, astronomical,
chemical, or biological. Physics is therefore the foundation
on which all the other sciences are built. It also teaches
principles essential in many applied disciplines such asarchitecture, engineering, environmental studies, andinformation technology.
In addition to the BSc majors in Physics and Applied Physics,
Physics courses are also required for some specialisationsin the BE(Hons) degree, and for majors in Electrical andElectronic Engineering and Geophysics.
The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences is proud
to host the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials
and Nanotechnology, one of New Zealand’s first Centresof Research Excellence. Other research areas include
astrophysics, condensed matter physics, environmental
physics, geophysics, and theoretical physics.
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First-year courses
PHYS 114

PHYS 131
15 POINTS (1/3)

15 POINTS (1/3)

Energy and Environmental Physics

Note: 18 NCEA Level 3 standards in both Mathematics andPhysics are strongly recommended.

PHYS 131 introduces the applications of physics to everyday
energy issues and real-world environmental problems,
teaching fundamental concepts of physics throughthese examples. Topics covered include a scientific andenvironmental evaluation of different energy resources;
Earth’s energy balance, including the greenhouse effectand global warming; simple climate theory; and radiation
hazards. Areas of physics covered are mechanics, electricity,heat, light and electromagnetic radiation, atomic physics,
and radioactivity. PHYS 131 is very relevant to Environmental
Science students; it also provides the background in physics
concepts for PHYS 114 and PHYS 115. It is suitable forstudents with a general background in secondary school
science and mathematics.

or one of the following:

PHYS 132

Physics 1A
PHYS 114 develops the subjects of non-relativistic
mechanics, wave motion, fluids, and quantum physics.
The course is taught through a wide range of real-world
applications, demonstrations, and laboratory work.
Acceptance into PHYS 114 is conditional on 14 NCEA
Level 3 credits in Physics, and 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in
Mathematics including:
3.6

Differentiation (91578)

3.7

Integration (91579)

one externally assessed standard with Excellence in both
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics and Physics or two externallyassessed standards with Merit in both NCEA Level 3
Mathematics and Physics
two externally assessed standards with Excellence in
NCEA Level 3 Calculus
an equivalent background in Mathematics or Physics.
Acceptance into PHYS 114 is conditional on a minimum of
D at A level or A at AS level in both Physics and Mathematics
in the Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into PHYS 114 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL or 5 at SL in the International Baccalaureate grade
scale in both Physics and Mathematics.

PHYS 115

15 POINTS (2/3)

Physics 1B
PHYS 115 covers the theory and applications of geometricaland physical optics, thermal physics and properties of matter,and electromagnetism.
Acceptance into PHYS 115 is conditional on 14 NCEA
Level 3 credits in Physics, and 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in
Mathematics including:
3.6

Differentiation (91578)

3.7

Integration (91579)

Note: 18 NCEA Level 3 standards in both Mathematics andPhysics are strongly recommended.
or one of the following:
one externally assessed standard with Excellence in both
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics and Physics or two externallyassessed standards with Merit in both NCEA Level 3
Mathematics and Physics
two externally assessed standards with Excellence in
NCEA Level 3 Calculus
an equivalent background in Mathematics or Physics.
Acceptance into PHYS 115 for Cambridge Assessment
International Education and International Baccalaureate
students is as per PHYS 114 requirements above.

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15 POINTS (2/3)

Introductory Astronomy
Topics include ancient and classical astronomy, elementary
spherical astronomy, astronomical observations andtechniques, planets, stars, compact stars, galaxies, andelementary cosmology.

200-level courses
PHYS 241
PHYS 242
PHYS 243
PHYS 245
PHYS 260
PHYS 261

Quantum Mechanics and Kinetic Theory
Electromagnetism
Classical Mechanics and Relativity
Methods of Experimental Physics
Topics in Physics 1
Topics in Physics 2300-level courses
PHYS 304
PHYS 305
PHYS 307
PHYS 309
PHYS 339
PHYS 343

Electromagnetism
Thermal Physics
Quantum Physics
Solid State and Nuclear Physics
Experimental Techniques
Topics in Applied Physics

Related subjects
Architecture, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering,
Geophysics, Mathematics, Teaching.

Careers
Roles in aviation, electronics, engineering, information
technology, instrumentation, medical physics. Job titles
include lab demonstrator, meteorologist, operations
researcher, research scientist, software designer, statisticalanalyst, teacher, traffic engineer.
†

Courses may be subject to change for 2023.

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
See page 77 for degree requirements.
See Communication.

POLITICAL SCIENCE AND
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
See pages 55 and 57 for major requirements.
How can we resolve conflicts between states? How do thepeople who govern and the people who are governed reallybehave and why? Can our political systems, domestically andinternationally, be improved? How can we do it?
These are fundamental questions that are asked andanswered in Political Science and International Relations.
And it isn’t just theory. We use contemporary examples
of countries from around the world to show you what
governments are and how they use their power. You canchoose to major in either Political Science or in International
Relations, unique to Te Herenga Waka—Victoria Universityof Wellington. There are four streams: international relations;comparative politics; political theory; and New Zealand politics.
In your first year, you’ll be offered introductions to politicalsystems, ideas, and world politics. From there you can go into
the theory and ethics that determine how we are governed,
or you can study revolutions and dictators or contemporaryorganisations such as the European Union. It has never been
more important to have a broad knowledge of world politics—
you know it, and employers everywhere know it too. Where
better than the capital to study politics?

First-year courses
POLS 111

20 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to New Zealand Government and Politics
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge of
New Zealand politics and government through the lensof political science. We focus on key themes and current
developments, and because we are situated in Wellington
we are able to call on politicians and other political actors tocontribute to the course.

POLS 112

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Political Ideas
This course offers an overview of major political ideologies,
concepts, and debates. It is intended to provide students
with a solid base in the political ideas that have a prominentplace in a variety of POLS and INTP courses. Topics covered
range from justice and equality to the morality of war.

POLS 114

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Comparative Politics
What can we learn by comparing the politics and governmentof different countries? This course examines competing
explanations for democratic and authoritarian regimes including
economic, cultural, and institutional theories of state development.
These theories are then applied to several case studies.

INTP 113

20 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to International Relations
This course is an introduction to the principal concepts,
issues, and theoretical debates within the field of international
relations. Topics covered include: power, diplomacy, theUnited Nations, arms control, terrorism, developmental
politics, civil society, and international political economy.
Upon completion of the course, students should have a goodbasic understanding of international relations and a solid
foundation for taking upper-level courses on the subject.
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

INTP 115

20 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Security Studies
Why do some countries fear for their safety or survival? Are
other states or non-state actors the main problems? Are all
security problems about violence? And how do policymakers
analyse security issues? In posing these, and otherquestions, this course will reveal key issues and perspectives
in security studies.

200-level courses
INTP 211
INTP 244
INTP 247
INTP 248
INTP 250
POLS 203
POLS 205
POLS 211
POLS 212
POLS 231
POLS 232
HIST 249

Special Topic: International Politics of China
New Zealand in the WorldInternational Relations: Wealth and World Affairs
International Security
Cyber Power
East Asian Politics
The New Europe
Special Topic: Middle Eastern Politics
Special Topic: Ideas That Shape the World
Governing Divided Societies
Citizens’ Politics: Public Opinion and Elections
New Zealand Political History

300-level courses
INTP 302
INTP 303
INTP 354
INTP 360
INTP 363
INTP 379
POLS 355
POLS 362
POLS 365
POLS 378
POLS 382
HIST 321*

International Politics of the Environment
Critical Global Politics
International Relations of East Asia
Special Topic: US Foreign Policy
Human Rights
The Rise and Fall of Great Powers
Special Topic: The Politics of Nationalism
A Topic in Political Philosophy: Feminist Theory
Special Topic: Politics and MusicSpecial Topic: Power and Policies in the EU
Special Topic: African Politics
International History: The Cold War World,
1945–1991
HIST 336
The Pacific Islands after 1945
MAOR 316** Tōrangapū Māori / Māori Politics
PHIL 303** Contemporary Political Philosophy*Available only for students enrolled in the International
Relations major, not the Political Science major.
**Available only for students enrolled in the Political Science
major, not the International Relations major.

Related subjects
Asian Studies, Communication, Economics, Geography,
Global Studies, History, Languages and Culture, Law, Media
Studies, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Public Policy, Social
Policy, Sociology

Careers
Roles in broadcasting, government, journalism, internationalorganisations, politics, public relations. Job titles include
communications adviser, historian, journalist, legal andresearch officer, market researcher, policy analyst, press
secretary, researcher.

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POPULATION HEALTH, POLICY ANDSERVICE DELIVERY
See page 102 for major requirements.
See Health.

PROJECT MANAGEMENTPSYCHOLOGY
See pages 57 and 125 for major requirements.
How can we explain how people react to different situations?
What’s normal?
Students of Psychology ask questions about normal
and abnormal behaviour and try to provide answers thatincorporate an understanding of the way we think, the way weinteract with others, our cultural identity, our biological makeup, our environment, and our experiences. You’ll study understaff with international reputations, and explore topics likeabnormal psychology, how the brain and behaviour are linked,
how memory works, and how children gather their language as
they begin to speak.
Because psychology is both a social science and a science,
we offer a major in Psychology for a BA or a BSc. It is easy
to combine another major with Psychology or, if you have awide range of interests, you may wish to take both a BA anda BSc. Graduates with degrees in Psychology are sought after
by employers for their insight and scientific understanding ofcomplex human behaviour.

First-year courses
15 POINTS (2/3) (3/3)

Popular Psychology
PSYC 101 is taught online during Trimester 2 and Trimester 3,
2023–2024. This course offers an introduction to the field of
psychology for students not majoring in Psychology.

PSYC 121

Discourse and Social Psychology
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
Perception and Attention
Behaviour Analysis
Applied Social Psychology
Psychology, Crime and Law
Cross-Cultural Psychology

Related subjects

See page 65 for major requirements.
See Building Science.

PSYC 101

PSYC 326
PSYC 327
PSYC 331
PSYC 332
PSYC 333
PSYC 335
PSYC 338

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Psychology 1
An introduction to methods of research in psychology, social
processes, and mental health.

Biology, Biomedical Science, Criminology, Cultural
Anthropology, Education, Health, Human Resource
Management and Employment Relations, Law, Linguistics,
Marketing, Media Studies, Social Policy, Sociology, Statistics

Careers
Applied researcher, behaviourist, clinical practitioner, community
support worker, copy editor, counsellor, human resource
manager, marketing, market researcher, psychologist,
recruitment consultant, research assistant, risk assessment
coordinator, service organisations, special education teacher,speech therapist, sound engineer, youth worker.

PUBLIC POLICY
See pages 57 and 71 for major requirements.
The study of Public Policy focuses on what decisions
governments must make on behalf of ‘the people’, and how
they can best make these decisions. What better place tostudy the policy of government than right in the politicalheart of Wellington, the capital city? At Rutherford House,
the Wellington School of Business and Government is based
within a few hundred metres of Parliament, the Beehive,
the High Court, and government departments and policy
ministries—the places where the policy agenda is shaped,
and where policy decisions are made.
A major in Public Policy can be within a BCom or a BA. Your
first year may start with introductory courses in Economics,
Political Science, Public Management, or Public Policy. After
that, you will specialise in courses that deal directly withhow and why governments at various levels make the policy
they do. You’ll examine the relationship between the state
and the individual, the policy process, accountability of the
public sector, and the problems in managing public sector
organisations.

Introduction to Psychology 2

Whatever you choose to focus on, a major in Public Policy is avaluable tool in understanding government and policymaking
from the inside out.

An introduction to methods of research in psychology,
cognition, behaviour, and neuroscience.

First-year course

200-level courses

Social and Public Policy: Values and Change

PSYC 122

PSYC 221
PSYC 231
PSYC 232
PSYC 233
PSYC 242
PSYC 248

15 POINTS (2/3)

Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Survey and Naturalistic Research Methods
Brain and Behaviour
Experimental Research Methods
Lifespan Development

300-level courses
PSYC 321
PSYC 322
PSYC 324
200

Clinical Applications of Psychology
MemoryChild Cognition and Development in Psychology

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PUBL 113

20 POINTS (1/3)

This course focuses on the values and ideologies that
underpin social policy and public policy in New Zealand. The
course will examine the economic, political, and institutionalarrangements within New Zealand that impact upon policy
development and implementation.
Also taught as SPOL 113.

200-level courses
PUBL 201
PUBL 203
PUBL 205

Introduction to Public Policy
Introduction to Public Economics
Development Policy and Management

PUBL 209
PUBL 210
PUBL 211

Introduction to Public Economics
Policy Analysis Methods and PracticeIntroduction to Public Management

300-level courses
PUBL 303
PUBL 304
PUBL 307
PUBL 310
PUBL 311

Public Sector Economics
Cabinet Government
Environmental Policy and Governance
Innovations in Public Policy
Emerging Perspectives in Public Management

Related subjects
Communication, Economics, Education, Environmental
Studies, Geography, Global Studies, Health, International
Relations, Law, Management, Political Science, Social Policy

Careers
Job titles include complaints investigator, compliance analyst,
policy analyst, press secretary, social science researcher,
workplace services officer. Roles in community organisations,
government departments and ministries, iwi organisations,
local government, politics, regional government.

debates about vital issues in New Zealand and overseas,such as fundamentalism and extremism, religion, politics,
economy, and religious diversity. We look at contemporary
moral questions such as same-sex marriage, euthanasia, andthe death penalty.

RELI 114

From Gandhi to Martin Luther King and Kate Sheppard,
radical leaders have been inspired by their faith to challengesocial and ethical norms. In doing so, they have sparked
controversy and ignited mass movements with extraordinary
results. We explore influential figures whose charisma,teaching, and imagination changed the world.

200-level courses
RELI 210
RELI 226RELI 229
RELI 232
RELI 235

See page 57 for major requirements.

Special Topic: Islam and Politics
Psychology of Religion
Confronting Death
Violence and Conflict
Asian Spiritualities

300-level courses
RELI 335
RELI 342
RELI 343

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

20 POINTS (3/3)

Religious Troublemakers

Arguing about Religion
Religions in Practice
God, Gods, Godlessness

Religion is a critical factor in the contemporary world. In
Religious Studies, we study religions in their interactions with
politics and society, morality and ethics, and in the shapingof human imagination and experience. We study religion tounderstand people better.

Related subjects

Religious Studies interrogates the complexity and diversity in
our world. Our courses tackle big issues of human existence—evil and salvation, violence and peace, the environmental
crisis, mortality, and the politics of ethical action. Students
learn about religious ideas, beliefs, and practices in a rangeof traditions using a variety of methods. Advanced courses
address major questions and debates about religion alongsideclose-up exploration of lived experience. Many of our students
combine study of religion with courses in other subjects suchas Anthropology, Asian Studies, Film, History, Law, Media,
Politics, Sociology, and Psychology.

Careers

Religious Studies teaches writing, research, and thinking
skills and fosters cultural understanding and a global
perspective that employers value highly. Our graduates havesuccessful careers in private industry, law, government, andeducation. Many draw on their knowledge of other cultures
and an appreciation of human diversity to pursue jobs withinternational dimensions.

First-year courses
RELI 108

20 POINTS (1/3)

The World’s Religions
This course introduces students to the major religious
traditions: Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; andJudaism. We study the most important religious texts,
spiritual leaders, and ritual practices in history, and we also
explore contemporary issues and controversies.

RELI 113

Art History, Asian Studies, Classical Studies, Cultural
Anthropology, Global Studies, History, Law, Media Studies,Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Roles in community organisations, education, government,
health, and journalism. Job titles include consultant,counsellor, journalist, policy analyst, social worker.

SĀMOAN STUDIES / MATĀ‛UPU TAUSĀMOA
See page 57 for major requirements.
Sāmoan Studies / Matā‘upu tau Sāmoa offers the opportunity
to learn, practise, and study Sāmoan language, culture, history,
literature, and politics.
Language-learning classes take place alongside academic
analyses of Sāmoan phenomena. You will engage with Sāmoan
language as well as English language writing and other media
commentaries on Sāmoan-related topics. These include
Sāmoan oratory, Sāmoan literature, the fa‘amatai (Sāmoa’s
chiefly system), tatau (traditional Sāmoan tattooing culture),Sāmoan myths and legends, Sāmoan music and arts, andSāmoan diasporic communities. Group and individual learning
is encouraged.
Sāmoan Studies / Matā‘upu tau Sāmoa draws on other fields
such as Art History, Cultural Anthropology, Education, History,
Law, Linguistics, Music, Politics, and Religious Studies.
Our courses contribute to majors in Pacific Studies andModern Language Studies.

20 POINTS (2/3)

What is Religion?
Religion is central to society, politics, and culture in ourworld today. We look at the role of religion in shaping current

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First-year courses
SAMO 101

20 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Introduction to Sāmoan Language
An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading, andwriting Sāmoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.
Acceptance into SAMO 101 is conditional on the results oflanguage-placement testing to be held in the week beginning
20 February 2023 (New Students’ Orientation).

SAMO 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Conversational Sāmoan
A course aimed at developing oral skills and confidence
in pronunciation of Sāmoan vocabulary, speaking, andunderstanding conversational Sāmoan. There are no
prerequisites for entry. Acceptance into SAMO 102 is
conditional on the results of language-placement testing
to be held in the week beginning 20 February 2023 (NewStudents’ Orientation).

200-level courses
SAMO 201 Sāmoan Language and Oratory
SAMO 202 Sāmoan Literature / Faasinomaga ma Tusitusiga
Sāmoa

300-level courses
SAMO 301 Sāmoan Language and Customs
SAMO 302 Interpreting and Translation

Related subjects
Art History, Communication, Cultural Anthropology,
Development Studies, Education, Global Studies, History,
Linguistics, Māori Studies, Modern Language Studies, Music,
Pacific Studies, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Policy,
Sociology

Careers
Roles in arts and heritage industries, civil service, community
organisations, creative industries, diplomacy, education,
export-import, government, health sector, housing sector,
human resources, international relations, journalism, media andcommunications, museums and galleries, non-governmentalorganisations, Pacific services management, policy analysis,
research, social services, teaching, tourism, translation andinterpreting.

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
See pages 77 and 125 for degree requirements.
See Communication.

SCIENCE IN SOCIETY
Science in Society is offered as a minor for students acrossa range of disciplines. It explores the relationships between
science and technology, scientists and society, the history
and philosophy of science, and the communication ofscientific ideas and issues to different audiences through arange of media. It is available as a minor subject for a BSc,
BA, BCom, or BDI.
Courses provide Science students with a broader perspectiveon their discipline and provide non-Science students with an
introduction to scientific concepts and issues. Most courses

are fully online and feature pre-recorded lectures and online
discussion forums, allowing students to work at their own
pace, and from wherever they want.
Study for the Science in Society minor begins at 200 level.
However, SCIS 101, an online course that looks at a broad
range of contemporary scientific concepts relevant toeveryday life, is also offered.

100-level course
SCIS 101

Science in Everyday Life200-level courses
ESCI 201SCIS 211
SCIS 212

Climate Change and New Zealand’s Future
Contemporary Issues in Science and Society
Energy, Society and the Future

300-level courses
CREW 352
SCIE 310
SCIS 311
SCIS 312
SCIS 313

Creative Writing Workshop: Science Writing
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Science
Science Communication (core course)
Revolutions in Science
Antarctic Science and Culture

and other approved courses above 100 level (for example,
MAOR 202, MAOR 302, or PHIL 318).

Related subjects
Communication, Criminology, Data Science, Economics,
Education, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geography, Global
Studies, History, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Social
Policy, Statistics

Careers
Journalist, management consultant, market researcher, policy
analyst in community or government organisations, social
science researcher, union worker.

SOCIAL POLICY
Social Policy is available as a minor. It is concerned withthe study of the needs and wellbeing of the population andhow a society organises to meet such needs. Social Policy
includes social issues such as the alleviation of poverty, theprovision of healthcare, the allocation of housing resources,
equity in education, and the Treaty of Waitangi debate.
Those seeking careers in government departments and thenon-profit sector will find it useful to include Social Policy intheir degrees.
Staff research interests include: social movements;
policymaking and political processes; women and politicalrepresentation in New Zealand; childcare and unpaid work;social inequality; sexual and gender-based violence; andphilanthropy and the non-profit sector.

First-year course
SPOL 113

Social and Public Policy: Values and ChangeThis course focuses on the values and ideologies that
underpin social policy and public policy in New Zealand. The
course will examine the economic, political, and institutionalarrangements within New Zealand that impact upon policy
development and implementation. Also taught as PUBL 113.
(X) SPOL 111, SPOL 112; (D) PUBL 113.

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200-level course
SPOL 203

Special Topic: Social Policy in Times of Crisisand Change

SOSC 223
SPOL 203

300-level course
SPOL 306

Social Inequality

Related subjects
Criminology, Data Science, Economics, Education, Genderand Sexuality Studies, Geography, Global Studies, History,
Law, Political Science, Public Policy, Social Policy, Statistics

Careers
Journalist, management consultant, market researcher, policy
analyst in community or government organisations, social
science researcher, union worker.

SOCIOLOGY
See page 57 for major requirements.
Sociology is the study of social life. Sociologists examine allkinds of group situations, from interpersonal relationships
to global links between peoples, in order to understand andexplain social patterns in our own and other societies.
Sociologists explore many aspects of the social world, asking
challenging questions about it. For example: How do we view
and use our bodies? What shapes our identities? Why do we
hold the beliefs that we do? Why do things change or remain
the same? In seeking answers, you will encounter a rangeof different social theories and acquire a variety of useful
research skills and perspectives.
Sociology is an exciting discipline, with ideas and methods
that add fresh insights into the major issues confronting ourworld and our ability to deal with them. In the process, it
opens up new life experiences and opportunities for a wide
range of career paths.

First-year courses
SOSC 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Doing Sociology
SOSC 102 introduces students to sociology in action.
Lectures cover a number of broad issues treated by thediscipline: theorising, collecting and analysing data, ethics,
structures and institutions, social divisions, everyday life,and social change. Lectures cover topics such as power andresistance, gender and sexuality, inequality and emotion. The
focus throughout is on the practice of sociology and students
will be introduced to these issues through engagement with
substantive sociological work.

SOSC 111

20 POINTS (1/3)

Sociology: Foundations and Concepts
This course provides an introduction to the foundations ofsociological thought and their application and relevance tocontemporary society. It explores key sociological concepts
and debates, such as globalisation, inequality, risk, social
movements, medicalisation, and technology.

200-level courses
SACS 201
SACS 202

SOSC 216
SOSC 220
SOSC 221

Methods in Social and Cultural Research
Gender and Sexuality Studies: Key Thinkers andPerspectives

Everyday Life
Sociology of Health and Illness
Special Topic: Complicating Resistance: Power,
Emancipation and Sociology
Reflecting on Violence
Special Topic: Social Policy in Times of Crisisand Change

300-level courses
SOSC 301
SOSC 304
SOSC 305
SOSC 306
SOSC 318
SPOL 306

Investigations in the Social WorldInterpreting Society
Social Organisation
Special Topic
Social Movements and the State
Social Inequality

Related subjects
Criminology, Cultural Anthropology, Data Science, Economics,
Education, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geography, Global
Studies, Health, History, Media Studies, Political Science,
Public Policy, Social Policy, Statistics

Careers
Community support worker, journalist, market researcher,mental health support worker, policy analyst in government orcommunity organisations, resource manager, social science
researcher, social worker, teacher, town planner, union worker.

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
See page 92 for major requirements.
See Engineering.

SONIC ARTS AND MUSICTECHNOLOGY
See page 116 for major requirements.
See Music.

SPACE SCIENCE
See page 125 for major requirements.
Space is the new frontier in human exploration. Since thefirst satellite launch, both the exploration of space and ourreliance on space-based technologies have grown manyfold.
Space technologies enable modern-day communication,
media broadcasting, Earth observation for better
understanding weather and land, and exploration of new
frontiers beyond Earth.
The BSc in Space Science provides a comprehensive overview
of the space sector while giving you strong mathematical andcomputing skills, opening employment pathways both in thegrowing space sector and other technical sectors. The topics
covered include the basic physics of the space environment,
how space is accessed, introductory astrophysics and Māori
astronomy, the ethical considerations of human explorationof space and kaitiakitanga of our near-Earth spaceenvironment, how space weather affects our modern-day
technologies, and the use of space for Earth observation. All
the topics will be discussed both in the context of Aotearoa
and in the international socio-economic context, preparing
graduates who are ready to develop cross-disciplinary ideas
in the space sector.
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Take the BSc in Space Science as a stand-alone major or
combine it with a relevant second major, such as Computer
Science, Data Science, Geography, Law, Mathematics,
Physics, or Science Communication to define and advanceyour training in a particular aspect of the space sector. A
BSc in Space Science will provide you with a pathway to a
rewarding career in the space sector or beyond.
The School of Chemical and Physical Sciences runs the
BSc in Physics and teaches required courses for numerous
science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM)
disciplines. The research activities in the School range
from condensed matter physics, material science, andnanotechnology to astrophysics, geophysics, and space
physics. The School hosts one of Aotearoa’s first Centres of
Research Excellence, the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced
Materials and Nanotechnology, and works very closely with
the Paihau—Robinson Research Institute, Aotearoa’s leading
institute on superconductivity and space engineering.

First-year courses
COMP 102 		

15 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

ENGR 121 		

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Engineering Mathematics Foundations
An introduction to the range of mathematical techniques
employed by engineers, including functions and calculus,
linear algebra and vector geometry, probability, and statistics.
There is an emphasis on applications and modelling.
Entry requirement: 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics, Statistics, or successful completionof MATH 132 (or equivalent background).
(X) Any pair of MATH 141 or QUAN 111; MATH 151 or MATH 161
or MATH 177.
Acceptance into ENGR 121 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B or better inMathematics in the AS level Cambridge Assessment
International Education.
Acceptance into ENGR 121 is conditional on a minimum of
4 at HL or 5 at SL or better in Mathematics on theInternational Baccalaureate grade scale.

Introduction to Computer Program Design

MATH 132 		This course introduces the fundamentals of programmingin a high-level programming language (Java), using an
object-oriented approach to program design. Students
develop their programming skills by constructing computer
programs for a variety of applications. The course provides
a foundation for all later courses in computer science, anddevelops programming skills useful for students in manyother disciplines.

Introduction to Mathematical Thinking(X) COMP 112.

COMP 112 		

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Computer Science
This course introduces a range of important concepts andtopics across Computer Science, Software Engineering,and Network Engineering. Students will also gain a solid
foundation of programming skills in object-oriented
programming. The course is an entry point to the BE(Hons)and BSc in Computer Science for students who already havebasic programming skills.
Entry requirement: 14 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Digital Technology, including 6 credits in Computer
Programming, or COMP 132, or equivalent programming
experience.

COMP 132 		

15 POINTS (2/3)

Programming for the Natural and Social Sciences
This course addresses the fundamental programming skills
required to process, transform, analyse, and present data.
The course will explore a range of kinds of data, analysis, andvisualisation that can be performed on the data, and give
students expertise in a variety of programming techniques
and tools to accomplish this analysis and visualisation.
The practical assignments will enable students to develop
programming skills they will be able to apply in many different
fields of study. The course does not assume any backgroundin programming.

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15 POINTS (1/3)

This course provides an introduction to, or review of,fundamental skills and ideas for students who require somemathematics in their degree. Topics will include elementaryarithmetic, algebra, coordinate geometry, and functions.
There will be an emphasis on mathematical ideas and how
they have evolved; the goal is not only to apply mathematical
tools correctly, but to understand them.
Entry requirement: MATH 132 is open to students who havemet University Entrance numeracy requirements, preferablywith NCEA Level 2 Mathematics Achievement Standard 2.6
Algebra (AS91261).

MATH 141 		

15 POINTS (1/3)

Calculus 1A
This course provides a thorough development of thedifferential calculus and an introduction to the integral
calculus. The course builds on the ideas of functions andlimits to define derivatives and integrals, as well as rules forcomputing these and applications to physical modelling.
Entry requirements: For direct entry into MATH 141, students
need to have passed 12 NCEA Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics or 16 Level 3 Achievement Standard
credits in Mathematics/Statistics.
Acceptance into MATH 141 is conditional on a minimum of
D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 141 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you need a pass in
MATH 132 for entry into MATH 141.

MATH 142		

15 POINTS (2/3)

Calculus 1B
This course develops integral calculus starting with the
problem of defining ‘area’. The highlight is the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus, which links integration anddifferentiation. Techniques of integration are developed,
including the substitution rule, integration by parts, andintegration of rational functions by partial fractions.
Applications include calculating areas and volumes, andsolving differential equations arising from physical processes.
Sequences and series are introduced to represent functions
as series and to approximate them using their Taylor
polynomials.
Entry requirements: For direct entry into MATH 142,
students need to have successfully completed the following
Achievement Standards in Mathematics:
3.6 Differentiation (AS91578) with Excellence
3.7 Integration (AS91579) with Merit or Excellenceand one of the following with Merit or Excellence:
3.1 Conics (AS91573)
3.3 Trigonometry (AS91575)
3.5 Algebra (AS91577).
Acceptance into MATH 142 is conditional on a minimumof C in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics,
including P2 pure mathematics, in the AS level Cambridge
Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 142 is conditional on a minimum of
5 at HL or 7 at SL in the International Baccalaureate grade
scale in both Physics and Mathematics.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you need a pass in
MATH 141 or QUAN 111 for entry into MATH 142.

QUAN 111 		

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Mathematics for Economics and Finance
Mathematical methods appropriate for the study of
economics and finance: set theory, functions, calculus offunctions of one or several variables, financial mathematics,
vectors, matrices, and systems of linear equations.

SPCE 101 		

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Space Science
This course introduces space science and its applications.
From the space race through to the effects of interplanetary
space travel on future astronauts and the historic significanceof the heavens to humankind in Aotearoa and globally.
Introductory and accessible physics, astronomy,
problem-solving, and discussion aid the student’s learning
experience in this course and into the rest of the Space
Science programme.

SPCE 102 		

15 POINTS (2/3)

Introduction to the Universe
An introduction to astronomy and astrophysics for students
from all backgrounds. The course explores objects from therelatively small and nearby in our solar system to the largest
and most distant objects in the universe: galaxies and galaxy
clusters. Further topics discussed include the Big Bang origin
and evolution of the expanding universe, and some of the
Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

most extreme places and phenomena known—black holes,
neutron stars, and supernovae. Coming back down to Earth,
topics discussed include dark skies, Māori astronomy, wakanavigation, and space travel as a mechanism for freedom anddevelopment.
(X) PHYS 132.

200-level courses
DATA 201GEOG 215
PHYS 245
SPCE 201
SPCE 245

Techniques of Data Science
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems(GIS) and Science
Methods of Experimental Physics
Our Dynamic Space Neighbourhood
Experiments in Space Science

300-level courses
ESCI 305
GEOG 315
SCIS 311
SPCE 301
SPCE 345
SPCE 360

Environmental and Applied Geophysics
Advanced Geographic Information Systems(GIS)
Science Communication
Challenges and Solutions for Space Systems
Advanced Experiments in Space Science
Topics in Space Science

Related subjects
Computer Science, Data Science, Earth Science, Electricaland Electronic Engineering, Geophysics, Mathematics,
Physics , Science Communication

Careers
The space sector is rapidly growing in New Zealand.
The industry spans not only aerospace but also space
applications and operations. Job opportunities vary fromentry-level jobs in the aerospace sector and government
agencies such as the National Institute of Water andAtmospheric Research, the New Zealand Space Agency,
and Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand to techcompanies such as Leo Labs and Xerra.

SPANISHSee page 57 for major requirements.
Studying the language and cultures of Spain and Latin
America can take you to 20 countries where Spanish is
officially spoken. Spanish and Latin American Studies opens
up a world of opportunities and is the logical choice for a
career with an international focus.
Spanish combines well with other subjects; for example,
with Law as part of a conjoint BA/LLB, or in double majors or
degrees with Art History, Development Studies, International
Relations, Media Studies, Music, Psychology, Tourism, andothers. Spanish can also be taken as a minor.
Exchanges with universities in Argentina, Chile, Colombia,
Mexico, and Spain are encouraged, especially under thearrangements for FHSS 210 and FHSS 310. Students may also
apply for teaching assistantships in Spain. We supervise many
topics for MA and PhD degrees, such as contemporary Spanish
and Latin American literature and cultural studies including
gender, historical memory, national identity, race, and women
writers, as well as literary translation and crime fiction.

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First-year courses
SPAN 101

20 POINTS (1/3) (3/3)

Introduction to the Spanish Language
This course is designed to introduce absolute beginners
to the basics of the Spanish language through practice in
speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This course is forabsolute beginners. It may not be taken by students withprior knowledge of the language.
(X) Prior knowledge as determined by academic staff
teaching in the major.

SPAN 102

20 POINTS (2/3)

Elementary Spanish
This course builds on SPAN 101, consolidating and increasing
students’ knowledge of and proficiency in both written andoral Spanish.
(P) SPAN 101 or NCEA Level 2 in Spanish.
Students will also be required to take LANG 101 or FHSS 110(offered in alternate years) towards a major in Spanish. See
Language and Culture Studies for more information.

200-level courses
SPAN 201
SPAN 202
SPAN 214
FHSS 210
LANG 202

Spanish Language 2A
Spanish Language 2B
Topic in Hispanic Studies
Language Study AbroadMoving the World, Artistic Movements inContext

300-level courses
SPAN 301
SPAN 302
SPAN 314
FHSS 310

Spanish Language 3A
Spanish Language 3B
Topic in Hispanic Studies: National Identities andCultures in the Hispanic World
Study Abroad for Language Students

Related subjects
Communication, Development Studies, French, German,
Global Studies, History, International Business, International
Relations, Italian, Language and Culture Studies, Law,
Linguistics, Modern Language Studies, Political Science,
TESOL, Tourism Management

Careers
Roles in banking, diplomacy, education, finance, government,international agencies, international business, internationallaw, journalism, librarian, tourism, translation and interpreting.

STATISTICS
See page 125 for major requirements.
The amount of data in the world is increasing exponentially.
Statistics and computational modelling are key to this growth;these disciplines are concerned with the collection, analysis,
and interpretation of data, the modelling and simulationof systems and processes, providing mathematical andcomputational tools for understanding, and decision-making
in an information-rich world. A Statistics major is an extremely
useful complement to other subject areas such as Biology,
Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Finance,

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Geography, Geophysics, Health, Linguistics, Psychology, andSocial Policy, as well as many other sciences. The Statistics
major in the BSc has a flexible structure and allows thestudent to choose to concentrate on mathematical, applied,or computational aspects of statistics and modelling.
With increasing amounts of data being collected, employers
big and small, public and private have a growing need for
graduates who are confident with data. They need people
who know how to display, analyse, model, and interpret data
to enable deeper understanding and to assist decision-making.

First-year courses
MATH 177

15 POINTS (2/3)

Probability and Decision Modelling
An introduction to probability models in statistics andtheir use in good decision-making. Key concepts include
probability, random variables and their distributions, decision
theory, and model estimation using sampled data. Goodnessof fit tests are used to check the validity of fitted models.
Entry requirements: 16 NCEA Level 3 Mathematics
Achievement Standards, including:
3.6 Differentiation (AS91578)
3.7 Integration (AS91579).
If you don’t meet these requirements (or their equivalent),
you need a pass in one of ENGR 122 or ENGR 123, MATH 141,
or QUAN 111 for entry into MATH 177.
Acceptance into MATH 177 is conditional on a minimumof D in Mathematics in the A level Cambridge Assessment
International Education or a minimum of B in Mathematics in
the AS level Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Acceptance into MATH 177 is conditional on a minimumof 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics on the International
Baccalaureate grade scale.

STAT 193

15 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Statistics in PracticeAn applied statistics course for students who will beadvancing in other disciplines as well as those majoring in
Statistics.
Topics covered include estimation and comparison of meansand proportions, simple regression and correlation, andanalysis of variance. It is particularly suitable for students
majoring in Biological Science subjects, Geography, Health,Linguistics, Psychology, and social sciences such as
Education.
QUAN 102 is similar to STAT 193 and can be substituted if
necessary.

200-level courses
MATH 277
STAT 292
STAT 293

Mathematical Statistics
Applied Statistics 2A
Applied Statistics 2B

300-level courses
DATA 303DATA 304
MATH 377
STAT 332
STAT 335

Statistics for Data Science
Simulation and Stochastic Models
Probability and Random Processes
Statistical Inference
Statistical Models for Actuarial Science

STAT 391
STAT 392
STAT 393
STAT 394

Mathematical Methods for Applied Statistics
Sample Surveys
Linear Models
Multivariate Statistics

Related subjects
Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Ecology andBiodiversity, Data Science, Econometrics, Economics,
Education, Engineering, Finance, Geography, Information
Systems, Management, Mathematics, Psychology, Social
Policy, Sociology, Teaching

Careers
Roles in actuarial science, banking, bioinformatics, businessanalysis, computational modelling, data analysis, data mining,
database coordination, demography, economic analysis,
financial analysis, government, management consultancy,
marketing research, planning and performance analysis,policy analysis, project management, quality management,
research and development, social science research,statistical analysis, statistical consultancy, statistics, survey
design, teaching.

SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERINGSYSTEMSSee page 65 for major requirements.
See Building Science.

TAXATION
See page 71 for major requirements.
The impact of taxation is a key aspect of financial andcorporate decision-making. No person or organisation wants
to pay more tax than they are legally obliged to. However,
the tax system also plays an important role in ensuring a fairand decent society, through the distributional componentsof the system. An understanding of tax is therefore a vital
component of a Commerce degree, especially in Accounting.
Through their work with many of the pillars of the
New Zealand tax system (the Treasury, Inland Revenue, andthe courts) and their internationally recognised research, tax
academics are able to offer a range of up-to-date Taxation
courses that will broaden your understanding of domestic
and international taxation. A Taxation major or minor covers
areas such as New Zealand personal and corporate income
tax systems, GST regimes, international tax law, double tax
treaties, tax policy development, and tax administration
practices.

200-level course
TAXN 201

Introduction to Taxation

300-level courses
TAXN 301
TAXN 302
TAXN 303TAXN 304
TAXN 305

Advanced Domestic Taxation
Advanced Indirect Taxation
International Taxation 1
International Taxation 2
Tax Policy

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

Related subjects
Accounting, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance,
International Business, Law, Management

Careers
Accountant, business adviser, business developer, businessowner, financial planner, tax administrator, tax consultant, tax
law drafter, tax policymaker.

TE REO MĀORI
See page 57 for major requirements.
See Māori Studies.

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERSOF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)See page 57 for major requirements.
From business people wanting to trade in other countries torefugees forging new lives abroad, millions of people needa second language. The teaching of a second—or third or
fourth—language is a specialised skill, much in demandthroughout the world. Our TESOL programme is specificallydesigned to provide sound academic preparation for TESOL
teachers and for teachers of other languages.
Students majoring in TESOL will learn to describe language in a
way that helps second language learners to understand it. They
will understand the psychological processes of learning andusing a second language, and know how to provide effective
learning opportunities for language learners.
This major is useful for those who are considering a career in
TESOL/second language teaching. Although the main focus is
on teaching English to speakers of other languages, the content
is also applicable to teaching other languages.
Students majoring in TESOL will also need to take either
LING 101 or LING 111, as well as 20 points in a language otherthan English in the first year, or have equivalent
language-learning experience.

200-level courses
LALS 201
TSOL 202
TSOL 203

Understanding Language Learning and Teaching
Vocabulary and Grammar for TESOLText and Cultural Context

300-level courses
TSOL 301
TSOL 302
TSOL 303

Language Teaching: Principles to Practice
Critical Perspectives on the Second Language
Curriculum
Special Topic: Language and Creativity

Related subjects
Communication, Cultural Anthropology, Education, English
Literature, Global Studies, Linguistics, Māori Studies, Modern
Language Studies, Pacific Studies, Psychology, Sāmoan
Studies, Sociology

Careers
Roles in community organisations, education, foreign
language teaching, government, policy analysis, resettlement
work, TESOL.

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TEXT TECHNOLOGIESIn the new knowledge economy, ‘book’ might be a four-letter
word, but it’s also an endlessly fascinating and seductive
material object to study. Hold a page up to the light and readits distinctive signature, sniff the edges for the tell-tale aroma
of vinegar, riffle a volume to hear the music of its binding, run
your finger down the spine to expose the fake cords, taste
the animal glue brushed onto the paper.
Books provide a fascinating window onto the transmission ofhuman knowledge and the complex web of social, cultural,
economic, and political relationships that produce, consume,and preserve them. Text Technologies situates books andprinting along a continuum of communication forms, both
historical and contemporary, and across many different
cultures. Whether oral performance or graffiti, illuminatedmanuscript or born digital document, cave painting or Kindle,‘texts’ broadly speaking, and their material and culturalagency, are at the heart of this multidisciplinary area of study.
Enhance and extend your major or minor by dipping into theworld of texts and technologies, and you will be amazed andastounded by the richness and complexity of those media
forms we so often take for granted.

200-level course
TXTT 201

Print Communication and Culture

300-level course
TXTT 301

Special Topic: Asian Books and Readers

Related subjects
Architecture History and Theory, Art History, Asian Studies,
Cultural Anthropology, Design, English Literature, History,
Languages and Cultures, Law, Management, Māori Studies,Media Studies, Music, Pacific Studies, Religious Studies,
Sociology

Careers
Job titles include academic, book designer, curator, historian,journalist, librarian, paper engineer, researcher, teacher, androles in advertising, marketing and communications, museum
and heritage organisations, and printing and publishing.

THEATRESee page 57 for major requirements.
Theatre at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of
Wellington means learning by doing. From writing scripts, todirecting performance, to designing visuals and music, tomastering vocal and physical skills, Theatre students learn
how to generate new ideas, perform under pressure, and act
purposefully in—and on—the world around us. In addition
to learning conventional methods of research and enquiry,such as critical writing and analyses of real and fictional texts
and performances, Theatre students learn to identify andsolve problems using creative and collaborative modes ofenquiry. Studying Theatre helps students develop cognitive,
emotional, imaginative, physical, and sensory resources, andencourages self-reliance and resourcefulness.
Wellington hosts New Zealand’s most vibrant theatre
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are at its centre. Theatre lecturers work both locally andinternationally as directors, designers, and playwrights,
and our programme is also ranked first among Theatre
programmes in the national Performance-Based Research
Fund rankings. Teaching and research are closely connectedin the Theatre programme, and students are often directly
involved in research projects. In addition, students candevelop and pursue their own interests, using the resourcesof the Theatre programme’s own fully equipped theatre,
Studio 77. In addition to performing in productions on
campus, our Theatre students and alumni feature regularly on
Wellington’s stages.
Our Theatre programme strives to create a positive, engaging
community with students at its heart. Theatre courses
are relatively small, and coursework creates abundant
opportunities for both peer-to-peer and student–teacher
interaction, which fosters the development of strong student
cohorts. This sense of community has both personal andprofessional benefits: several successful New Zealandtheatre companies were kindled in the University’s Theatreclassrooms.
A BA in Theatre offers students opportunities to study andpractise performance, directing, design and scenography,
dramaturgy, theatre of Aotearoa New Zealand, Asian theatre,and scriptwriting. Our graduates are well-represented in
Wellington’s creative industries, and many have received fullscholarships to pursue advanced training at world-renowned
international institutions. In addition to offering pathways into
the professional arts and entertainment industries, the BA in
Theatre also offers pathways to further studies in Honoursor Master’s-level study in Theatre and can be useful in therelated subjects listed below.

First-year courses
THEA 101

20 POINTS (1/3)

The Live Act: Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to drama, theatre, and performance.
The course will provide an overview of primarily Western
theatre history as a basis for introducing standard theatreterminology and critical approaches. These approaches will
be applied in lectures to plays from a variety of periods andgenres, normally including at least one non-Western example,
and be explored both dramaturgically and practicallyin tutorials. The course will also include criticism of live
performance. At least one practical workshop will be held
during the course.

THEA 113

20 POINTS (2/3)

Playing for Real (Acting and Performance Skills)
This course introduces key performance skills thatprovide foundations for various acting methods while alsotransferring to other contexts, such as public speaking.
Skills developed include: vocal technique; text analysis anddelivery; openness to fellow players and ensemble; working
an audience; impulse and improvisation; and working withprops, costumes, and staging configurations.

200-level courses
THEA 203
THEA 204

Space, Light and the Body
Classic Theatre Workshop

THEA 210
THEA 211
ENGL 208

Scenography: Introduction to TheatreTechnologies and Performance Design
From Whare Tapere to the Globe: Theatre of
Aotearoa / New Zealand
Shakespeare

300-level courses
THEA 301
THEA 302
THEA 304
THEA 307
THEA 308
THEA 311
THEA 320
THEA 321

Company
Conventions of Drama and Theatre
DirectingPhysical Theatre Methodologies
Scenography: The Scenographic Imagination
Collaborative Production
Special Topic: Devising Laboratory
Special Topic: From Whare Tapere to the Globe:
Theatre of Aotearoa / New ZealandRelated subjects
Communication, Art History, Classical Studies, Cultural
Anthropology, Design, Education, English Literature, Film,
History, Language Studies, Law, Māori Studies, Marketing,Media Studies, Music, Pacific Studies, Philosophy, Political
Science, Sociology

Careers
Actor, arts administrator, broadcaster, director, journalist,
playwright, production manager, script editor, scriptwriter,
stage manager, teacher, theatre and media producer.

TOURISM MANAGEMENT
See page 71 for major requirements.
As a tourist destination, New Zealand’s beauty, environment,
and culture attract an increasing number of visitors,
especially those who wish to experience the freedom andadventure activities the country has to offer. The global
tourism industry has been impacted severely by COVID-19
and New Zealand is taking the opportunity to reimagine how
tourism is governed, marketed, and managed. Improving thequality of jobs and productivity in tourism, creating a moresustainable sector and product offering, and developing new
digital and analytics capabilities to understand visitor andbusiness needs are at the core of this long-term plan, andstudying Tourism Management prepares you for playing arole in shaping the future of New Zealand as well as global
tourism. You’ll be studying how tourism works, how tourism
businesses operate, the behaviour of the tourist, and theimpacts of visitors on a country—all with a strong focus
on sustainable planning and development and an in-depth
understanding of the industry’s complexities.
You can take a major in Tourism Management for a BCom,or as a second major for a BA or BSc. A minor in Tourism
Management is an excellent addition to any other programme.
Tourism Management encourages cross-disciplinary study
and provides transferable skills and knowledge. You will
have the opportunity to strengthen your analytical skills bytaking advantage of studying a dynamic globally integrated
industry with the effective use of big data related to tourists,
products, firms, destinations, and more.

Check www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses for 200- and 300-level prerequisites.

First-year courses
TOUR 101

15 POINTS (1/3)

Introduction to Tourism
An introduction to tourism, one of the world’s largest
industries. The course considers the demand, supply, andlinkage components of tourism, and takes a stakeholder
perspective on tourists, host communities, employers andemployees, and the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

TOUR 102

15 POINTS (2/3)

Tourism Trends
A systematic analysis of the external tourism environment
using a political, economic, social, technological,
environmental, and legal (PESTEL) framework so thatstudents can understand the key trends from global, ethical,
and New Zealand perspectives.

200-level courses
TOUR 201
TOUR 202
TOUR 203

Tourist Behaviour
Tourism Organisations
Tourist Destination Management

300-level courses
TOUR 302
TOUR 303
TOUR 304
TOUR 305
TOUR 306
TOUR 315
TOUR 320
TOUR 370

Tourism Live Project
Event Management
Tourism Research and Analytics
Tourist Experiences
Destination Futures
Sustainable Tourism Study Tour
Tourism PracticumSpecial Topic

Related subjects
Accounting, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography,
History, Human Resource Management, Management,
Marketing, Modern Language Studies, Psychology, Sociology

Careers
Roles in business, ecotourism, hotel management, local
and regional government, marketing, and tourism. Job titles
include business owner, conference coordinator, consultant,
events manager, passport officer, policy analyst.

WRITING (ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSIONAL)
Writing skills are essential to your success at university andbeyond. You need to communicate your ideas as powerfully
and clearly as possible, so we offer tailor-made courses inwriting at first- and second-year levels. Our courses provide
you with individual attention and feedback in personal,
collaborative workshops. Our Writing courses can be credited
to any degree.
Most professional jobs require excellent skills in report-writing
and the ability to support your ideas with effective evidence.
Writing courses are a great way of acquiring skills vital for youruniversity success and follow-on careers.
Writing at University and Writing in English as a Second
Language are first-year courses that help you improve yourabilities. At second-year level, Writing for Business and Writingfor Media focus on the writing and editing of professional andworkplace documents.
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First-year courses
WRIT 101

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3) (3/3)

Writing at University
This course develops the academic writing skills of students
from all university disciplines. You will practise techniques forgenerating research questions and for drafting and revising
essays and reports, based on individual feedback from tutors
and peers, prior to assessment. Research and referencing
abilities are taught to help writers meet the expectations ofuniversity audiences. Three hours of workshop attendance
each week will be timetabled.

WRIT 151

20 POINTS (1/3) (2/3)

Writing in English as a Second Language
This course is designed to improve the writing of students
for whom English is a second or other language. During
the course, you will practise techniques for generating,drafting, and revising writing for a range of purposes, with anemphasis on addressing problems faced by second language
writers. Three hours of workshop attendance each week will
be timetabled.

200-level courses
WRIT 202
WRIT 203

Writing for BusinessWriting for Media

300-level course
WRIT 301

Postgraduate Research Writing

Related subjects
Creative Writing, English Literature, Film, Linguistics,
Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Policy, Social
Policy, Theatre

Careers
Roles in advertising, communications, copywriting, editing,journalism, marketing, policy analysis, public relations,publishing, teaching.

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GLOSSARY(1/3): A first-trimester course that runs from February
until July.
(1+2/3): A course that runs for the first two trimesters, fromFebruary until November.
(2/3): A second-trimester course that runs from July
until November.
(3/3): A third-trimester, or summer, course that runs fromeither November until December, January until February, orNovember until February.
admission: This describes the process where your eligibility
to attend Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
is assessed. There are different admission types dependingon your previous qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree: A first or undergraduate degree. We also
use the terms ‘degree programme’ or ‘programme of study’ torefer to the overall programme you are studying.
Blackboard: Many lecturers put lecture notes and otherimportant information on Blackboard, which is accessed
online.
bridging course: A course to help prepare you for
university study.
Certificate of Proficiency: You can enrol in a Certificate
of Proficiency if you want to do a course without counting
it towards a university qualification. You still need to gain
admission to the University.
conjoint/double degree: A specialised programme in which
you study courses for two Bachelor’s degrees at the sametime. Students must maintain a B– grade average each year
to remain in a conjoint programme. The degrees are awarded
together.
corequisite (C): A course that must be taken at the sametime as, or before, another course.
course: A block of work in a field of study which has a points
value assigned to it; for example, ACCY 130 is worth
15 points (see ‘points’).

cross credit: A course is cross credited when it counts
towards more than one degree—this applies to students
studying for conjoint degrees. Talk to your Faculty Student
Success team about cross crediting.
degree: A qualification gained by completing certain
requirements, including the number of points, level of study,
and subject combinations. Sometimes referred to as aprogramme. A Bachelor’s degree takes at least three years offull-time study.
degree programme: See ‘programme of study’.
diploma: A qualification that can be at undergraduate or
postgraduate level.
direct entry: If you have excellent academic results fromschool, you may be able to skip some 100-level courses andbe admitted to 200-level courses by direct entry.
Discretionary Entrance: A form of admission for students
wanting to enrol at university directly from Year 12,
students making an application following an exchange to an
overseas secondary school, or students who wish to enrol
in preparatory courses at the University during the summer
trimester before their entrance results are available.
double major: When you are enrolled in two majors within
one degree.
Enrolment Agreement: Prospective students will be offeredan Enrolment Agreement after applying to enrol in theirchosen courses. The agreement will confirm the courses
and qualification you have been accepted into, include any
special messages regarding your course selection, andprovide a summary of your fees. To become fully enrolled,
you need to accept the Enrolment Agreement on, or before,
the due date. Accepting the Enrolment Agreement means
you form an agreement between yourself and the University,and are bound by the terms and conditions outlined in
the Student Agreement. Students must apply to enrol into
courses and accept the Enrolment Agreement eachacademic year.

course code: Each course has a code of four lettersand three numbers. The letters show the subject, andthe numbers show the level. For example, CHEM 113 is
a Chemistry course at 100 level; ENGL 234 is an English
Literature course at 200 level.

faculty: A unit within a university, comprising a numberof schools. The University has eight teaching faculties:
Architecture and Design Innovation; Business andGovernment; Education; Engineering; Health; Humanities
and Social Sciences; Law; and Science. Each teaches andadministers a range of programmes.

course enrolment: The process of selecting courses (usually
online) for your programme of study.

first-year student: A student who has never studied at a
New Zealand university.

course outline: Information about assessment, course
learning objectives, and assignments—found online throughthe course finder or available on Blackboard.

full-time student: For Student Allowance/Student Loan
purposes, a full-time student is one studying at least
96 points in a full year (that is, over Trimesters 1 , 2, and 3) orat least 48 points in a half year. Part-time students do fewer
than 96 points a year.

course reference number (CRN): A number that identifies
each course offering. Not the same as a course code, as it
also identifies the stream (see ‘stream’). A CRN can be three,four, or five digits long and is always preceded by the letters
CRN; for example, CRN 2166.

lab: See ‘tutorial’.

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lecture: A university class where all students enrolled in acourse are taught by a lecturer. Lectures can include as manyas 350 students.

restricted enrolment: The requirements under the Academic
Progress Statute that restrict or limit students’ enrolment if
they are not making adequate progress.

limited entry: A course or programme where a limit is placedon numbers of students. Limited-entry courses have earlier
application dates than open-entry courses, and entry isnormally based on selection.

returning student: A student whose most recent enrolment
was at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

major: The field of study you specialise in and take to
300 level. You can also do a double major, specialising in two
fields of study within the same degree.
minor: A smaller concentration in one field of study than amajor, made up of 60 points at 200- and 300-level courses.
You can do minors in the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofCommerce, Bachelor of Design Innovation, Bachelor of
Health, and Bachelor of Science.
myAllocator: A tool to sign up to tutorials and labs and plan
your timetable.
myDegree: A degree planning tool.
myTimetable: Your online timetable, including your lectures,
tutorials, and labs.
myTools: An online space where you can access a number ofyour digital tools, including Blackboard, emails, myAllocator,
myDegree, and myTimetable.
Offer of Place: The University’s response to prospective
students’ admission applications, informing you that you havebeen admitted and accepted to study towards your chosen
qualification. The Offer of Place will specify any admission
conditions you must meet before commencing your study.
Accepting an Offer of Place does not confirm your enrolment;
after you have been offered a place in your qualification,
you will be invited to enrol in your chosen courses for theupcoming year of study.
points: Every course is worth a certain number of points.
Each course you pass gives you points towards the totalrequired for your degree. Most courses are worth either
15 or 20 points.
postgraduate: Study done at a higher level after you havecompleted an undergraduate degree.
prerequisite (P): A course that must be passed before you
can take another particular course, usually at a higher level.
programme of study: The overall group of courses you enrol
in for your degree—including the required courses for the
major(s), minor(s), or specialisation(s) you wish to complete.
qualification assessment: If you have qualifications fromanother tertiary institution or from outside New Zealand, yourqualification may be assessed for admission to the University.
restricted course (X): A course that is so similar to anothercourse that you cannot enrol in both.

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Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellingtonschedule: A list of courses that are offered for a particularqualification. Degree schedules and full degree regulations
are in the University’s Calendar at www.wgtn.ac.nz/calendar
Special Admission: A form of admission, usually for
applicants 20 years or older who have not met otheruniversity admission requirements.
stream: Some courses are taught in streams toaccommodate large numbers of students. The same course
may be taught at different campuses or at different times of
the week.
studio: See ‘tutorial’.
transfer of credit: If you have already started a degree or
have done some study at degree level (at another tertiary
institution), you may be able to transfer some of the points
you have completed into a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria
University of Wellington degree. Check with your FacultyStudent Success team about regulations.
transferring student: A student whose most recent
enrolment was at another New Zealand university.
Transferring students are subject to the Academic Progress
Statute.
trimester: The University has three trimesters.
Trimester 1 is from February until July, Trimester 2 is from
July until November, and Trimester 3 (the summer trimester)
can be either November to December, January to February,
or November to February. The trimesters are often written as
1/3, 2/3, and 3/3.
tutorial: A university class led by a tutor (teacher) wherea small group of students discuss topics from their courseand get individual help. Students studying some sciencesand ‘hands on’ subjects such as Architecture or Design will
also have practical classes, called labs or studios. In somecourses, attendance at tutorials is mandatory to meet course
requirements.
undergraduate degree: A Bachelor’s, or first, degree.

KEY DATES
2022
August2023
1 Aug: Hall of residence applications open
for 2023

February

17 Feb: Fees due
20–24 Feb: New Students’ Orientation
week

Mid Aug: Admission applications open
for 2023

27 Feb: Trimester 1 begins

1 Sep: Te Herenga Waka—Victoria
University of Wellington school-leaver
scholarship applications due

March

10 Mar: Last day to add or drop courses.
Go to www.wgtn.ac.nz/withdrawals
for more information

15 Sep: Halls start to offer places

April

10–23 Apr: Mid-trimester break

October

10 Oct: Course enrolment opens for 2023

May

November

7 Nov: Applications for courses starting in
Trimester 3 due

1 May: International students’ first-year
applications due for Trimester 2, 2023
intake14 Nov: Trimester 3 begins

June

5–24 Jun: Study and exam period

1 Dec: International students’ first-year
applications due for Trimester 1, 2023
intakeJuly

September

December

26 Jun–9 Jul: Mid-year break
10 Jul: Trimester 2 begins
21 Jul: Last day to add or drop courses; goto www.wgtn.ac.nz/withdrawals
for more information

1 Dec: Deadline for limited-entry
programmes
10 Dec: School leavers should apply
by this date to ensure a place in theirpreferred courses

August–September

21 Aug–3 Sept: Mid-trimester break

October

16 Oct–4 Nov: Study and exam period

November

13 Nov: Trimester 3 begins

FIND OUT MORE
 www.wgtn.ac.nz/dates

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COURSE-PLANNING TEMPLATE
COURSE PLANNING TIPS
Check the requirements for your degrees, majors, and minors from page 48.
Choose your courses from page 133.
Balance your workload. Choose three or four courses, totalling about 60 points, per trimester.
Aim for about 120 points over two trimesters. This may be more for conjoint programmes.
The minimum workload for StudyLink purposes is 96 points over two trimesters.
Ensure your first-year courses meet the prerequisites for 200-level courses so you can advance yourstudies in your second year.
Create your timetable and check for timetable clashes using the course finder.

www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses

NEED HELP WITH COURSE PLANNING?
Contact Te Kahupapa—Future Students’ team

 0800 04 04 04 |  future-students@vuw.ac.nz

First degree

Major(s) (Minor(s))

Second degree

Major(s) (Minor(s))

Trimester 1 (1/3) February–July

Trimester 2 (2/3) July–October

CoursePointsCourseTotal points

PointsTotal points

Trimester 3 (3/3) November–February (optional for most students)
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Major(s) (Minor(s))

Second degree

Major(s) (Minor(s))

Trimester 1 (1/3) February–July

Trimester 2 (2/3) July–October

CoursePointsCourseTotal points

PointsTotal points

Trimester 3 (3/3) November–February (optional for most students)
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You’ll be able to check course timetable information at www.wgtn.ac.nz/courses from September.
Use this template to plan a balanced, clash-free programme of study.
There is a 10-minute gap between classes, allowing you time to get from one class to another.
Use this side for Kelburn campus time slots.
See reverse for Pipitea and Te Aro campus time slots.
Once you have received your Confirmation of Study, go to timetable.wgtn.ac.nz to check your personal timetable.
Trimester 1 (1/3)
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFridayMondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday

8–9 am9–10 am
10–11 am
11 am–noon
Noon–1 pm
1–2 pm
2–3 pm
3–4 pm
4–5 pm
5–6 pm
6–7 pmTrimester 2 (2/3)

8–9 am9–10 am
10–11 am
11 am–noon
Noon–1 pm
1–2 pm
2–3 pm
3–4 pm
4–5 pm
5–6 pm
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Courses at Pipitea and Te Aro campuses start on the half hour. Use the template below to plan your programme of study.
Trimester 1 (1/3)
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFridayMondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday8.30–9.30 am
9.30–10.30 am
10.30–11.30 am
11.30 am–12.30 pm
12.30–1.30 pm
1.30–2.30 pm
2.30–3.30 pm
3.30–4.30 pm
4.30–5.30 pm
5.30–6.30 pm
6.30–7.30 pm

Trimester 2 (2/3)

8.30–9.30 am
9.30–10.30 am
10.30–11.30 am
11.30 am–12.30 pm
12.30–1.30 pm
1.30–2.30 pm
2.30–3.30 pm
3.30–4.30 pm
4.30–5.30 pm
5.30–6.30 pm
6.30–7.30 pm

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GET COURSE ADVICE
Attend a course-planning session at your school—we visit
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Make an appointment for help with course planning at our
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