Your Introduction to Victoria

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3 At Victoria, there are so many things you can get involved in, it s like being enveloped in a community. HEAR FROM HINE PARATA-WALKER AND OTHER STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT VICTORIA

4 Contents Welcome...3 Our environment...5 Getting prepared for university... 6 Getting to know us... 8 Timeline...12 How it works...14 Admission to Victoria Living in Wellington...52 What it will cost Scholarships for school leavers...55 Leadership Life on campus Support on campus...60 Planning your first year Degree examples Victoria s degrees Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Biomedical Science...20 Bachelor of Building Science...22 Bachelor of Commerce...24 Bachelor of Design Innovation...26 Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood...28 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours...30 Bachelor of Laws...32 Bachelor of Music...34 Bachelor of Science...36 Bachelor of Tourism Management...38 Primary and Secondary Teacher Education...40 How to enrol...73 Contacts...73 Subject index...74 Key dates Map...Inside back cover Important notice: Victoria University uses all reasonable skill and care to ensure the information contained in this document 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. The University therefore reserves the right to make any 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. 2 Victoria University of Wellington

5 Welcome Nau mai haere mai, warm Pasifika greetings Taking the step from school to university is an exciting time a time you will want to plan for carefully. By choosing Victoria University of Wellington, you are opening yourself up to a stimulating, challenging university experience in the heart of our capital city. New Zealand s first-ranked university for research quality, Victoria is an internationally recognised academic institution. It is also an inclusive, diverse and vibrant community, made up of students and staff from around New Zealand and all over the world. We are committed to providing you with a supportive, challenging and world-class student experience. Your time at Victoria will prepare you for an exciting future whatever and wherever you choose that to be. From Year 11, and maybe even earlier, you will be thinking about what subjects to take at school and how you can start preparing for your degree and your future career. In Years 12 and 13, you will want more information on our degree programmes as well as accommodation options, costs and scholarships and what types of support you can get to make your university experience the best it can be. Don t worry if you don t yet know exactly what you want to study. This booklet is designed to help you explore your options and give you the tools you need to find out more, decide what your next steps will be and begin your journey. Your Introduction to Victoria

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7 Our environment CAPITAL CITY UNIVERSITY Come and be part of our world-leading capital city university. Victoria and Wellington are both diverse places, full of intelligent people and fresh ideas. If you are motivated to succeed and want to live and study in New Zealand s creative, cultural and intellectual capital, Victoria is the place for you. Our capital city status means that Wellington is home to many organisations and treasures found nowhere else in New Zealand, including Parliament, the highest courts in the country, Te Papa, the National Library, the New Zealand Film Archive and Weta Workshop as well as the highest concentration of science organisations in New Zealand. TRADITIONAL YET INNOVATIVE Victoria University is more than 100 years old. Once located entirely in the Gothic-style Hunter building on the Kelburn campus, the University has now spread into the centre of Wellington with four city campuses. Our staff and students gain international recognition through awards such as the Young Scientist of the Year, New Zealander of the Year and the New Zealand Honours list. AN EVOLVING CAMPUS Victoria s Kelburn campus, the centre of your first-year experience, is constantly improving to give you the latest facilities. Our new Hub is a vibrant centre for the campus with outdoor areas, lively social spaces, comfortable study areas, food outlets and extended library space. This year, work has begun on a number of new building projects, including an extensive new science facility on the Kelburn campus and a stunning student Hub for our Pipitea campus. OPEN TO THE WORLD The University has more than 21,000 students taught and supported by nearly 2,000 staff. Victoria s reputation attracts exceptional staff and students from around the world and provides you with great facilities, cultural enrichment and all the help you need to succeed in your studies, both in New Zealand and internationally. Victoria is ranked as the number one university for research quality in New Zealand, and students are taught by leaders in their fields. VICTORIA S STUDENT EXPERIENCE While you are exploring and debating some of the most important issues facing our world today, we want you to feel supported and encouraged, which is why we offer student services designed to ensure your academic success and make your student experience an outstanding one. Our excellent recreation services and wide range of high-quality student accommodation are just part of the services we provide. Your Introduction to Victoria

8 Getting prepared for university KNOW YOUR MIND Making good decisions about your future starts with knowing yourself. Think about your skills, your interests and the values that are important to you. The Careers New Zealand website has excellent interactive tools that can get you started on thinking broadly about what careers you might be suited for, based on your skills and interests. Victoria s Careers and Employment website also has some great career development tools to help you on your way check out the link on Making career decisions, then look at What can I do with my degree/subject?. Your school careers adviser will also be able to help you. EXPLORE THE WORLD OF WORK Once you have made a list of your interests, skills and values, start exploring the types of jobs that might suit you. Talk to people you know about their jobs and experiences. It s also important to find out about the job opportunities for the careers you are considering. The jobs database at shows the jobs that are going to be in high demand now and in the next few years for example, engineers and IT specialists (see also DEGREES AND CAREERS Choosing your degree can be complicated. Will you enjoy it? Will you be good at it? Will you get the job of your dreams? Everyone is different some people study a degree to help them get a particular job, and others want to keep their options open and study something they are fascinated with. There is no right way to approach this decision; just make sure to choose what you will enjoy spending time on you ll always do better studying what you enjoy. POSTGRADUATE Taking your study to the next level and getting into research is a great way to develop your knowledge, hone your skills and become an expert in your field, making you more employable in today s competitive world. It s also good to be aware that some careers may require you to study at a postgraduate level after you have completed your degree. All the undergraduate programmes at Victoria can lead into postgraduate options. You might have many jobs and even careers over your lifetime. A university education will provide you with a solid foundation on which to build your career path. You will have opportunities to change direction and enjoy further education and training along the way. Use your new experiences, interests and skills to create your own career as you move through life. 6 Victoria University of Wellington

9 WHAT SUBJECTS TO TAKE AT SCHOOL Making smart subject choices at school will keep your options open for university study. All our degrees have recommended school subjects, which we list on the degree pages (see pages 16 41). In nearly all cases, introductory courses are available if you do not have enough background knowledge but to make your transition as easy as possible, it is best to take the recommended subjects in Year 13. It s very important to choose subjects that keep your options open for university study. We recommend taking four or five approved subjects for University Entrance in Year 13 (see page 45). Most importantly, make sure you know what you need to do to gain University Entrance. Credits you gain in Years 11 and 12 (see pages 45 48) will count towards the literacy and numeracy requirements. THE IMPORTANCE OF YEAR 12 Your performance in Year 12 really does count. Applications for scholarships (page 55) and halls of residence (pages 52 53) are due before your Year 13 results are out, so offers are made based on your Year 12 results. Working hard now will pay off later. Your Introduction to Victoria

10 Getting to know us Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for you to meet with us. We visit schools and attend expos and information evenings in various centres around the country. Check inside the back of this booklet for events in your area. CAMPUS TOURS You can also join one of our regular campus tours on your next visit to Wellington. Campus tours run every Monday and Friday at 11am (as well as Wednesdays at 11am during the school holidays). STUDY AT VICTORIA OPEN DAY Our annual open day is on Friday 28 August. This is your opportunity to check out our campuses and facilities, talk to students and staff and find out about the different subjects you can study here. There is plenty going on all day, with subject information sessions, individual course advice, tours of our campuses and halls of residence, expos, clubs, BBQs and fun activities. Everyone is welcome bring along your parents, whānau and friends. STAY IN TOUCH Fill in the tear-off form at the back of this booklet and hand it to a Victoria University liaison officer or send it back to us by freepost. During the year, we will stay in touch and let you know about events and information you need to make the best choices. You will receive our Guide to Undergraduate Study prospectus, the Study at Victoria Open Day programme and enrolment information as it becomes available. Like us on Facebook and stay in the loop about important dates and information. Write on our wall or send us a message to get your questions answered. E-NEWSLETTER FOR YEARS 12 AND 13 STUDENTS Fill in the form at the back of this booklet to receive Victoria Connect, ed a few times a year. Victoria Connect includes important dates, student profiles and news from around the University. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS Do you need help choosing your degree, planning your first year, thinking about careers or enrolling at Victoria? Our short instructional videos will tell you what you need to know. 8 Victoria University of Wellington

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13 Hine Parata-Walker Bachelor of Arts with majors in Māori Studies, Media Studies and Political Science Get involved try something new. There is so much to experience you need to make the most of the opportunities and events on offer to students. SMALL TOWN GIRL Making the leap from the tight knit community in Tolaga Bay to the nation s capital could easily have been unsettling for born-and-bred East Coast student Hine, of Ngāti Porou and Kai Tahu. Instead, she found the move comforting. I ve always been a person who s appreciated community. Coming to Victoria, there are so many things you can get involved in, it s like being enveloped in a community as well. WHERE DECISIONS ARE MADE Hine s main motivation to enrol at Victoria was her interest in politics, partly founded in her involvement in youth council in her school years. I was really interested in studying Political Science. There s a vibrant culture in Wellington that s very different from anywhere else in New Zealand and I was really interested in being where the decisions are made in our country. Studying Political Science while being in Wellington has helped me see things at a national level and has given me real-life experience of seeing how Parliament works, how legislation is passed. You see the end game. REWARDS OF MENTORING In her first year, Hine was mentored through the Te Pūtahi Atawhai programme. Her mentor had a lasting impact and inspired Hine to become a mentor herself. It was kind of a wake-up call when I first came to Victoria and was given a mentor. She just kept asking me, Why why why is that the answer? And it was something that I d never really had to think about as much. I quickly realised that university was a totally different ball game from the one I d been playing previously. TYPICAL DAY For Hine, a typical day consists of her catching the cable car from Lambton Quay to the Kelburn campus to attend her morning lectures and tutorials. Between classes she spends time in the Ngāi Tauira Māori Students Association common room. I meet friends for sushi or coffee at lunchtime, before going to my afternoon classes and doing some study in the library at the Kelburn campus. HEAR WHAT HINE HAS TO SAY ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE AT VICTORIA Your Introduction to Victoria

14 Timeline Learn about Victoria s degrees (pages 16 41) Start thinking about costs (page 54) Scholarships (page 55) Wellington and regional information evenings (page 76) Years 11 and 12 Year 13 January Accommodation (page 52) February March May July Understand Victoria s admission process (page 44) Start thinking about what kind of future careers might match your interests Make good subject choices (page 6) 12 Victoria University of Wellington Learn about Victoria s support services (page 60) Guide to Undergraduate Study available Start planning your first-year programme (page 69)

15 Study at Victoria Open Day (page 8) Enrolments open (page 73) Halls of residence application deadline (page 52) Enrolment deadline 28 August 15 September 1 October 10 December 10 January First year of university Scholarships deadline (page 55) Limited-entry enrolment deadline First-year experience Campus Coaches, Orientation, Recreation Services, WGTN Hall (page 58) Your Introduction to Victoria

16 How it works Many of Victoria s degrees allow you to select from a wide range of courses, giving you flexibility in your study choices. To understand how it works, check out the degree pages and then look at the degree examples on pages DEGREE BA* (360 points) 3 years of full-time study A degree is a qualification awarded when you complete a programme of university study. The degrees discussed in this booklet are undergraduate degrees, which are also called Bachelor s degrees. 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 longer than three years for example, the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) takes four. Each degree has its own set of requirements that you need to complete in order to graduate. COURSES Courses are blocks of work that are usually taught over one trimester. When you pass a course, you gain points (see right) usually 15 or 20 points per course. First-year students usually take only 100-level courses, although there are some exceptions. Other universities sometimes refer to courses as papers. COURSE CODES Each course has a code of four letters and three numbers. The letters show the subject and the numbers show the level. For example, CHEM 113 is a Chemistry course at 100 level, and ENGL 234 is an English Literature course at 200 level. POINTS Each course is worth a certain number of points. Every course you pass adds points to the total required for your degree. MAJORS History 100-level courses History 200-level courses points History 300-level courses These are the subjects you specialise in. For example, you can take a Bachelor of Arts with a major in History, or a Bachelor of Science with a major in Marine Biology. You will take courses in your major subject through to your final year. Your major will normally make up about a third of the courses in your degree. Some degrees don t have majors and some use the term specialisation instead of major. * Bachelor of Arts 14 Victoria University of Wellington

17 DOUBLE MAJORS History 100-level courses French 100-level courses History 200-level courses points French 200-level courses A double major is when you specialise in two subjects within one degree for example, a Bachelor or Arts with a double major in History and Political Science. This requires the same number of points as a degree with only one major, and should not take any extra time. Some of our degrees even let you take a second major from another degree for example, you can do a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Physics and German. MINORS In some of our degrees (the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Innovation, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Tourism Management) you can do a minor similar to a major, but with fewer courses. Although the courses that are counted in a minor are at 200 level and above, you will need to start studying courses in this subject in your first year at 100 level so that you can progress to 200 level in your second year. ELECTIVES History 300-level courses French 300-level courses If you still have room in your programme, you can also include other subjects you are interested in, often called electives. TRIMESTERS The year is divided into three trimesters the first from March to June, the second from July to October and the third from November to February. They are often referred to as 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3. A course usually takes one trimester to complete. A small number of students choose to study in the third (or summer) trimester but most students use this time to take a break or to work and save for their next year of study. CONJOINT PROGRAMMES Shared BA courses LLB A conjoint degree programme is a specialised double degree programme, which, due to cross-crediting, allows two three-year degrees to be completed in four to five years. At Victoria, any two undergraduate degrees can be studied together in a conjoint programme. For all conjoint degree programmes, a B grade average (or better) is required to continue in the conjoint programme each year. If you do not maintain that average you will be strongly encouraged to finish one degree first and do the second degree later. For more detail on how to put all this together, see the section Planning your first year on page 69. Your Introduction to Victoria

18 Detail of final-year project by Master of Architecture (Professional) student Hamish Beattie, finalist in the 2014 New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) Graphisoft Student Design Awards. Bachelor of Architectural Studies Come and design our physical world. Under one roof you can study key disciplines that are at the forefront of the built environment industry. In the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) you can specialise in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Architecture History and Theory. The BAS is a unique degree programme in which you can include courses from other disciplines. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study or equivalent. All specialisations share the same first-year courses. No portfolio is required. Selection into second year is based on academic performance in the first year. You will learn the skills, practical knowledge and theoretical approaches required in the built environment professions. Successful graduates will have a thorough grounding in design, technologies, management, history, environmental science, theory and urban design. This degree will equip you for a range of careers in the design or building industries, or for continued study at postgraduate level. If you want a postgraduate qualification, you can continue into a twoyear Master s programme. Entry is based on academic performance in the BAS. The BAS specialising in Architecture with the Master of Architecture (Professional) will fulfil the academic requirements to register as an architect with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board and join the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The BAS specialising in Landscape Architecture, together with the Master of Landscape Architecture, will fulfil the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects academic requirements to become a professional landscape architect. 16 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

19 SPECIALISATIONS Architecture is a diverse discipline that explores the essence of the built world as an expression of culture and spiritual significance. Students studying architecture will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to creatively apply this expertise to a multitude of different design situations. Interior Architecture is a challenging discipline that deals with our interaction with spaces inside, outside and in between. You will explore the connection between people and their physical and cultural environments, and challenge existing definitions of design, space and suitability. You will develop, design and re-design various social, cultural, commercial, residential, institutional and virtual spaces. Landscape Architecture draws from diverse disciplinary interests in the creation of culturally, socially, economically and environmentally responsive landscapes. You will develop an understanding of issues relating to place, scale, landscape processes, time, strategy and synthesis. Architecture History and Theory is a theory-based specialisation encompassing concepts wider than the professionally-orientated Architecture specialisation. It focuses on the historical, social, political and critical contexts of how and why we design buildings and spaces. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Recommended background subjects include the arts, Mathematics (preferably Calculus), Physics, English, Technology, Design and Graphics. If you do not have a minimum of 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in each of two of the following subjects Calculus, Statistics and Physics you will need to include a specific introductory course in Physics in your firstyear programme. POTENTIAL CAREERS As well as working as architects, landscape architects and interior designers, graduates are suited to a range of careers including archiving, real-estate broking, environmental publishing, software design, landscape planning, social and environmental policy, academic education and research, furniture design, urban design, exhibition display and installation, retail design, museum researching, film set design, virtual interiors and building construction management. Your Introduction to Victoria

20 Bachelor of Arts What better place to study humanities and social sciences than at Victoria University? We are situated in a vibrant, creative city rich in theatre, art and heritage, not to mention Wellington s connection with politics and international relations. In the latest Performance-Based Research Fund quality evaluation released by the Tertiary Education Commission, disciplines in the humanities and social sciences dominated the results, with seven of the 10 areas taught in the Faculty coming first in New Zealand. The Faculty was ranked 67th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings Arts and Humanities table. The humanities include subjects where we explore what it means to be human such as languages, History, English Literature, Media Studies, Film, Theatre and Music. Social sciences include subjects in which we explore how humans interact with each other, such as Cultural Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology. Studying the humanities and social sciences is about gaining skills and abilities essential to any career. A BA at Victoria encourages students to consider how what they are learning can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society. Through such activities as exchanges, field trips, overseas study tours, peer mentoring, internships and summer scholarships, BA students at Victoria have the opportunity to demonstrate their value as locally and globally engaged citizens with a wide range of eminently employable skills. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study. There is a strong emphasis on the humanities, creative arts, languages and social sciences. You may include a second major in your BA from any Victoria undergraduate degree. You may also select up to two minors in undergraduate subject areas offered by Victoria for the BA, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Innovation, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Tourism Management degrees and not taken as a major, or from additional minor subject areas listed in these degree statutes. You may combine a BA with study for another degree. Because a number of courses can be credited to both degrees, it is possible to complete two three-year degrees in four to five years. 18 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

21 MAJORS Art History Chinese Criminology Development Studies* Education English Literature French German History Italian Latin Māori Resource Management Mathematics* Modern Language Studies Pacific Studies Political Science Public Policy* Samoan Studies/Fa asāmoa Sociology Te Reo Māori Asian Studies Classical Studies Cultural Anthropology Economics* Education and Psychology* Film Geography* Greek International Relations Japanese Linguistics Māori Studies Media Studies Music* Philosophy Psychology* Religious Studies Second Language Education Spanish Theatre * Majors listed under the BA Statute, but taught by other faculties. (There are limits on how many points you can include in a BA that are taught by other faculties. See for details.) OTHER SUBJECTS (NOT MAJORS) Creative Writing Deaf Studies Museum and Heritage Studies Social Policy Text Technologies Writing (Academic and Professional) SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects for a BA can be started in the first year, but for some subjects, such as languages, Mathematics and Music, it is useful to have studied the relevant subject at school. POTENTIAL CAREERS Graduates with a BA are employed in almost every part of the workforce, both in jobs relating to their specialty subject, and by employers who value their analytical and communication skills. Roles include policy analyst, journalist, teacher, translator, diplomat, artist, market researcher, social worker, librarian, criminologist and aid worker a BA is suited to hundreds of careers. Your Introduction to Victoria

22 Bachelor of Biomedical Science Biomedical Science explores human health and disease. Old diseases that are resisting treatment, new diseases that are emerging, or changes in human lifestyles and environments are all challenges that intrigue biomedical scientists. It is an exciting, wide-reaching and rapidly developing discipline. A Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBmedSc) at Victoria University looks at human genetics, mechanisms of disease and the way drugs work and are designed. Our courses teach you fundamentals of molecular and cell biology relevant to the clinical practices of current health services. Our staff undertake research with organisations including the Wellington School of Medicine, the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, New Zealand s largest private medical research institute, located on Victoria s Kelburn campus. This real-world research ensures our graduates have the knowledge to move into a variety of biomedical-related fields, such as genetic counselling or management, and the pharmaceutical industry. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study. The focus is on the science underpinning human disease and its treatment. First-year core programme introduces relevant biology with subsidiary subjects of chemistry, mathematics and psychology. Higher-level course selections include biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology. Specialisations are offered in Human Genetics, Molecular Pathology or Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO 20 Victoria University of Wellington

23 SPECIALISATIONS Human Genetics focuses on illnesses of genetic origin, human fertility and ageing and genetic counselling. Molecular Pathology looks at the relationship between health and disease, clinical biochemistry, microbiology and immunology. Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry concentrates on how drugs work, how they can be designed and the chemical methods for their synthesis. SCHOOL SUBJECTS NCEA Level 3 Chemistry is required. NCEA Level 3 Biology and Statistics are recommended. For those without sufficient chemistry background, an introductory degree-credit course is available in Trimester Three. POTENTIAL CAREERS There are opportunities for graduates in areas such as research organisations, hospitals, government agencies, law and patent firms and in teaching and science communication roles. With their skills in analytical thinking, organisation, communication and numeracy, Biomedical Science graduates are also well placed for general employment. Progression in research and specialist biomedical employment may require postgraduate qualifications. Your Introduction to Victoria

24 Project work by Master of Building Science student Jay Vaai. Bachelor of Building Science Building science is closely aligned with architecture and engineering and examines the way buildings perform. Skills in this area are proving to be essential in the rebuild of Christchurch after the earthquakes. The Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) degree will teach you to look for continued improvements in the building process. Research in this area focuses on how to ensure buildings are comfortable, warm, dry and well lit as well as delivered on time and on budget. There are many components in a building, all reliant on the performance of other elements and processes. Building scientists help contribute to the development of a healthier, safer and more sustainable built environment, with a focus on human environmental and construction issues that relate to buildings. The study of building science is a growing area of expertise that bridges the gaps between architecture, engineering, testing and building research. It is crucial to minimising the impact of the built environment on the natural world. As a building science student you will be able to concentrate on the management of building projects and gain knowledge of sustainability s role in engineering effective, efficient and economical building systems. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study or equivalent. Specialisations are available in Project Management, Sustainable Engineering Systems, or both. No portfolio is required. In your first year you study alongside students in the first year of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, maximising your exposure to all aspects of built environments and increasing your awareness of the potential directions you could take. The BBSc degree will fulfil the academic requirements for professional membership of the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB). The BBSc degree is recognised as an acceptable qualification for becoming a licensed building practitioner, which is a compulsory requirement for employment in certain roles in the building profession. 22 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

25 SPECIALISATIONS You will take core courses in construction, structures, environmental science, systems and management, while specialising in either Project Management or Sustainable Engineering Systems, or both. Project Management focuses on building project delivery mechanisms and human and material management systems involved in procuring large, complex infrastructure, engineering and building projects. Sustainable Engineering Systems leads to expertise in the science, simulation, design, assessment and fabrication of technical systems in a range of environmental and natural resource projects and buildings. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include Mathematics (preferably Calculus), Physics, English, Technology, Design and Graphics. If you do not have a minimum of 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in two of the following subjects Calculus, Statistics, and/or Physics you will need to include a specific introductory physics course in your first-year programme. POTENTIAL CAREERS Building Science graduates have a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience that meets an urgent need for building science professionals. They find careers in diverse areas, including sustainable engineering systems design, building research, local government, lighting design, property development, project management, lighting, heating and acoustics; or specialising in planning, technical consultancy, local body management or computer simulation and visualisation work. Your Introduction to Victoria

26 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 business, they depend on business, financial and managerial expertise to keep their world in motion. Victoria Business School (also known as the Faculty of Commerce) is one of just 60 business schools worldwide to hold the triple crown of international accreditations of EQUIS ( AACSB (Business) ( and AMBA ( These accreditations show that our programmes meet high standards in terms of content, assurance of learning for students and a global perspective. We take students needs very seriously and aim for continuous improvement. As a result, our qualifications are recognised internationally. Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) students benefit from the Faculty s location opposite Parliament, in the nation s administrative hub. In addition to its own teaching staff, the University uses the expertise of professionals working at the highest levels of business and government, and Wellington s private and public sector organisations provide a wealth of research opportunities. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study. There are seven core courses in Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Information Systems, Statistics for Business, and Government, Law and Business. You can major in one or more subjects, and may include a minor. You have the option to include a second major from another degree programme; for example, the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. To become a professional accountant in New Zealand, you need to qualify for membership of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. You can meet its academic requirements and also those for overseas professional bodies by completing a BCom with a major in Accounting. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO 24 Victoria University of Wellington

27 MAJORS Accounting Actuarial Science Commercial Law Economics Finance Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Information Systems International Business Management Marketing Public Policy Taxation OTHER SUBJECT (NOT A MAJOR) Econometrics SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include Accounting, Business Studies, Economics and Statistics. POTENTIAL CAREERS A BCom leads to a diverse range of public and private sector careers, including jobs in accounting, banking, e-commerce, strategic analysis, finance, marketing, share broking, product management, information systems, international business, policy analysis, auditing, tax consulting, human resource management and economics. Your Introduction to Victoria

28 Detail of Cinderella Intoxication, wearable technology design by Shiping Toohey, which featured in the 2012 World of Wearable Arts show. Bachelor of Design Innovation Design is all around us. It influences and reflects the way we experience the world. Victoria s Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) is a flexible degree that enables you to tailor your studies to suit your individual interests and chosen career path. It is the only degree in New Zealand where you can fully integrate your studies in design with a minor in another discipline, through to and including postgraduate studies in areas as diverse as Psychology, Computer Science, Anthropology, Marketing, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Music, Film and Media Studies. In the BDI you will challenge traditional definitions of design while exploring new design principles, practices and strategies of three- and four-dimensional design. With the potential benefit of your minor subject, a BDI degree will give you a solid foundation to enter a range of diverse careers or to begin further studies at postgraduate level. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study or equivalent. No portfolio is required. Selection into the second-year programme is based on academic performance in the first year. There is opportunity for interdisciplinary study minors are available in other subjects that are offered at Victoria. If you want a professional design qualification you can continue into the Master of Design Innovation (MDI) degree. Entry is on the basis of academic performance in the BDI. 26 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

29 SPECIALISATIONS Culture+Context explores new concepts, evolving theories and historical ideas that inform design within contemporary culture. This emerging field of study recognises the increasing significance of design in our everyday lives, investigating the creative, cultural, social and political boundaries of design. Industrial Design is where the profession of designing manufactured products or product systems merges with the imagination required to make them extraordinary. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to design products across the spectrum, from industrial to domestic, real to virtual, practical to poetic. Media Design combines communication and interaction design with a focus on digital design. It explores the major connections in which people interface with digital technology, such as cinematic, telematic, dynamic web design, augmented reality, special effects, gaming, interaction design, physical computing and real-time social networks from a design perspective. Media Design, combined with a minor in Computer Science, can prepare students for the MDI programme in Computer Graphics. Go to for more information. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include English, Graphics, Design, Digital Technologies, the arts, Media Studies and Technology. If you have not achieved 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in one of English, History, Art History, Classical Studies, Geography or Economics, you will need to do a writing skills course in your first year of the BDI. POTENTIAL CAREERS Culture+Context graduates have a wide variety of opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of the creative industries, operating as design consultants, trend forecasters, creative directors, writers, strategists, researchers, managers, curators and advocates. Industrial Design has a range of established career opportunities. Graduates work as in-house industrial designers, consultants, 3D digital designers, self-employed designers, product interface designers, product usability designers, physical interaction designers, exhibition designers, film prop designers and furniture designers. Media Design is one of the fastest growing sectors of the new mobile world, with careers in entertainment and interactive TV, motion graphics, computer graphics and special effects in the film and game industries, web-based design, research, education and training, game development, communication and marketing management, information architecture, performance arts and exhibition design. Your Introduction to Victoria

30 Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Early childhood teachers are among the most influential members of the community. The teaching and care that they offer children and their families is the foundation for success in education and in life. Studying early childhood education at Victoria University s Faculty of Education will give you the skills to take on this responsibility with confidence, and to enjoy the excitement, creativity and fun of working with young children. KEY FEATURES This full-time degree takes three years to complete and aims to develop teachers who can become leaders in their profession. The programme includes a total of 21 weeks of teaching experience over the three years, in a range of early childhood services, including kindergarten, education and care centres, Pacific Island language nests and home-based care. 28 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

31 OTHER OPTIONS Victoria offers early childhood teaching qualifications designed to meet a range of needs. You can follow one of two pathways at Victoria: either enrol in a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood (BEd(Tchg)EC), or do a degree in another discipline first, followed by a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). GRADUATE DIPLOMA The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) is a oneyear full-time programme offered on campus or online and includes 14 weeks of teaching experience in early childhood centres. To enter the programme you must have completed an undergraduate degree. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry into any teaching programme, you will need to be assessed by the Faculty of Education as being suitable for the teaching profession. This involves meeting set criteria, having supportive referees, making declarations about any criminal convictions or health and disability issues and successfully taking part in an assessment exercise. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school should include a balance of sciences, mathematics and essay-based subjects such as English, History and Geography. Creative subjects such as Music Studies, Design and the arts are also useful. POTENTIAL CAREERS These qualifications are designed to prepare graduates to teach in a range of early childhood education settings and be eligible for provisional teacher registration. Graduates will be qualified to seek work in kindergartens, private centres, kōhanga reo, community church groups and voluntary agencies. Other career opportunities include work in education policy, administration and research. TeachNZ offers a range of scholarships for teachers in training. Visit or phone for more information. The entry requirements for the one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) are an undergraduate degree or a primary teaching qualification. For more information, see the Faculty of Education handbook or visit Your Introduction to Victoria

32 Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Are you someone who likes problem-solving, being creative or making things? Do you like to understand how things work and often think, I could improve that? Do you want to create technology that saves lives and makes the world a better place? If so, our Engineering programme is for you come to Victoria and study with innovative people. Victoria s Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) focuses on the digital world so that you can design and implement real-world systems. Right from the start of this degree you will gain core skills and apply them to design and build exciting technology, such as autonomous robots and computer games. Engineers are some of the most sought-after people in the modern world. You will graduate as a skilled professional and be able to choose from many interesting and well-paid careers. KEY FEATURES Four years of full-time study. Learn through projects and teamwork, honing the practical skills needed for design and development. 800 hours of industrial work placement forms a vital part of the degree. 30 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

33 SPECIALISATIONS Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering (ECEN): Electronics is an integral part of nearly all the products we use, from smart gadgets to the routers of the internet highway. Such mechatronic systems provide us with devices that have ever-increasing functionality. Electronic and computer systems engineers can be found in many areas, including robotics, electronic design, power systems, signal processing, communications and control to produce the intelligence needed for modern devices. During your first year of study you will learn digital electronics and how to build a robot. Network Engineering (NWEN): The exponential growth in communication networks in recent years has totally changed the way we work and play. Without networking, there would be no Facebook, Skype, Google Maps or massive multiplayer online games such as World of Warcraft. In the future, the physical world will be networked by trillions of sensors spread across the globe, allowing us to hear the heartbeat of the world. Monitoring this heartbeat could help us solve problems such as climate change or world hunger. By becoming a network engineer, you can become part of this revolution in human society and go from being a consumer to a creator. At Victoria, you ll learn both the principles and the practice of networking. By the end of your study you will go from being a network newbie to a network ninja. Software Engineering (SWEN): Computer software controls many aspects of the modern world, ranging from nuclear power plants, airlines and medical devices to Amazon and Google. Software engineering drives many of today s most exciting and innovative companies, such as Google, Twitter, Facebook, DropBox and Trade Me. Software makes these sophisticated systems possible and, in doing so, opens up new opportunities for collaboration, sharing, trade and enterprise. Software engineers are becoming the most sought-after graduates, because they provide the core skills on which this modern world is built. SCHOOL SUBJECTS A strong background of solid academic secondary school study is needed by BE(Hons) students. Subjects to study at school include Calculus, Physics, Statistics, Science and Digital Technologies. Students taking ECEN should have at least 16 NCEA Level 3 Mathematics credits, preferably in Calculus, and 18 NCEA Level 3 credits in Physics (or equivalent secondary school qualification). Students taking SWEN or NWEN should have at least 16 NCEA Level 3 credits in Mathematics (or equivalent secondary school qualification). All students are expected to have experience using computers, although the programme does not assume any background in computer programming. POTENTIAL CAREERS Our BE(Hons) leads to careers in a wide range of exciting jobs, in areas including robotics, computer game design, mechatronics, health care, computer graphics, web innovation, mobile communications, multimedia programming and advanced research, plus a wide variety of software and hardware systems design roles. Your Introduction to Victoria

34 Bachelor of Laws Law is about relationships and our connections to each other. Our society, culture and economy, our family ties and our international allegiances all exist within a legal framework. Graduates with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) contribute to every aspect of life in New Zealand, whether they practise as lawyers or work in government, business or the community. Victoria s School of Law is housed in the historic Government Buildings in Wellington, the city where law is made. Its location is at the hub of New Zealand law-making, opposite Parliament and close to the courts, research libraries and the central business district. This unique environment attracts top staff and students from around the world. Studying law at Victoria will give you a rich and rewarding mix of formal and informal encounters with those who make the law, teach the law, practise the law, and above all, enjoy the law. The Tertiary Education Commission ranked Victoria s Law Faculty as number one in New Zealand for research quality in its latest Performance- Based Research Fund report. 32 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

35 KEY FEATURES Four years of full-time study. Selection into second year is based on academic performance in the three first-year law courses. Most students combine the LLB with another degree. If you do this, you can take your 200-level law courses over two years. This allows you to fit in courses from your other degree. First-year law students take three law courses and at least 70 non-law points (five 15-point courses or four 20-point courses). Victoria s School of Law has particular strengths in international and public law, with the New Zealand Centre for Public Law based at the School. Students are invited to attend the public lectures hosted by the Centre. Each year the top students, who have completed at least four of the five 200-level courses, are invited to join the Honours programme. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include those you enjoy, and those that are essay based and encourage analytical thinking, such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Music and languages. POTENTIAL CAREERS A law degree can lead to a range of careers. Graduates work in legal practice in New Zealand and around the world, specialising in areas such as international law, litigation, mediation, commercial law, criminal law and family law. They are active in business, government (for example, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Crown Law Office), the community, the creative arts, industry and academia. To be eligible for admission to the legal profession in New Zealand (to practise law), law graduates must complete a practical professional legal studies course, often called profs. Two organisations offer this training in New Zealand. The Law Faculty can advise you about this. Your Introduction to Victoria

36 Bachelor of Music Continue your musical journey at Victoria s Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (NZSM). Here in Wellington you can learn from renowned musicians, take advantage of the vibrant capital music scene and lay the foundations for your future in music. The NZSM offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz, Music Studies and a Master of Music Therapy. In recent years, NZSM students have performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and National Youth Orchestra, New Zealand Opera, Orchestra Wellington and New Zealand Youth Jazz Orchestra and achieved awards and outstanding results in national and international competitions and performances. The NZSM Big Band has regularly recorded and released CDs featuring senior students and visiting international artists as soloists. The Bachelor of Music (BMus) offers rigorous technical training in performance, a strong grounding in the academic study of music and an inspirational and collaborative learning environment to help you realise your creative musical potential. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study. The BMus is offered in Classical Performance, Composition, Jazz and Music Studies. Places in Performance programmes are by audition. The audition application form, audition requirements and due dates are available at You can commence a BMus in Music Studies with no prior knowledge of music and take a Music Theory course during your first year. For other BMus programmes, a good background in music theory is recommended. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO 34 Victoria University of Wellington

37 MAJORS Classical Performance offers tuition in repertoire, technique, style and interpretation for all orchestral instruments, voice, piano, guitar, organ, harpsichord and selected baroque instruments. Students are involved in a wide variety of solo and ensemble activities, including chamber music, opera and orchestral performances. Composition offers two specialisations Instrumental/Vocal (the creation of original music through the medium of a notated score), and Sonic Arts (music created through the medium of music technology). Jazz offers classes in improvisation, jazz theory, history and composition/ arranging. As well as instruction in any of the standard jazz instruments (including voice), students take part in ensemble performances such as jazz combos, big band and jazz choir. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include Music Studies, English, History, Art History, Classical Studies, Performance Arts and Music Theory. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A BMus can lead to careers in music, performing arts, film, broadcasting, media and arts management, such as a professional musician, composer or teacher of music. A BMus also provides training in skills that are transferable to a broad range of non-music careers. Music Studies embraces the study of many musics and encourages students to think and write about them from a variety of perspectives. Specialisations are offered in Musicology, Ethnomusicology and Jazz Studies, or students can choose not to specialise. Courses cover diverse areas including European art music, Māori waiata, Pacific music, jazz history, popular music and film music. Your Introduction to Victoria

38 Bachelor of Science Science is an adventure and scientists are explorers. Giving insight into the fundamental structures of the world, scientists ensure humanity is ever expanding its knowledge of the world and itself, from the Antarctic Ocean to the processes of the human brain. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Victoria University provides general and specialist subject knowledge, with emphasis on problem-solving, teamwork and communication. The Science Faculty has produced many successful graduates, including the late Professor Alan MacDiarmid, winner of the 2000 Nobel Prize for Chemistry. From climate change to chemistry to computer science, Victoria s scientists are international leaders. Much of their ground-breaking research is carried out in the University s excellent laboratory facilities and out in the field, utilising Wellington s vibrant science scene and diverse landscape. Victoria s collaborations with local science organisations and research institutes provide valuable work experience and summer programmes for students. KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study. Your major can be in one or two subjects. Your first major must be from the BSc schedule, and your second major can be from any other Victoria degree. The conjoint programme makes it possible to combine a BSc major with another degree in four or more years. You can choose up to two minors in undergraduate subject areas from the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Design Innovation, Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce degrees. 36 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

39 MAJORS Actuarial Science Applied Physics Biology Biotechnology Cell and Molecular Bioscience Chemistry Computer Science Development Studies Ecology and Biodiversity Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering Environmental Science Environmental Studies Geography Geology Geophysics (Meteorology) Geophysics (Solid Earth) Marine Biology Mathematics Physical Geography Physics Psychology Statistics MINORS ONLY (in addition to subjects above) SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Statistics, Digital Technologies, Biology and Geography, depending on your major(s). For those without sufficient Mathematics and Chemistry, introductory degree-credit courses are available in Trimester Three. There are also introductory degree-credit courses in Mathematics and Physics in Trimester One. POTENTIAL CAREERS A BSc provides the ideal grounding for a career in any scientific area. Career options for graduates include geologist, physicist, marine biologist, astronomer, laboratory technician, weather forecaster, conservationist, marine scientist, researcher, policy analyst, teacher, actuary, hydrologist and psychologist. Forensic Science Science in Context Your Introduction to Victoria

40 Bachelor of Tourism Management Whether they come to bungee jump, take in New Zealand s natural wonders or sip wine in the Wairarapa, international tourists recognise New Zealand as an exciting travel destination. Our tourism industry is one of the country s largest export earners, welcoming more than two million international visitors each year. In the competitive global market, innovative high-value tourism initiatives have reinforced New Zealand s reputation as a distinctive destination. The Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) is designed to create opportunities for employment in positions of responsibility and management within the tourism industry, both domestically and internationally. It also equips students with a wide range of transferable skills that might be applied to other sectors, and provides a sound platform for graduate study. Victoria s teaching staff are involved in tourism research in New Zealand and overseas, resulting in courses that are relevant and in touch with international trends. The University s capital city location has advantages. Students have ready access to policymakers as well as industry leaders whose contributions as guest lecturers are invaluable. 38 Victoria University of Wellington TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO

41 KEY FEATURES Three years of full-time study. Work experience practicum in the third year of study provides 240 hours of industry experience. You ll have the opportunity to participate in a range of educational experiences outside the classroom, including field trips and research activities. You can include language or cultural courses as part of the BTM. You can include a minor in an undergraduate subject area offered by Victoria for other degrees, such as the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design Innovation and Bachelor of Science degrees. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include Economics, Business Studies, Statistics, Geography, English, Accounting and languages. POTENTIAL CAREERS Graduates find employment in the tourism industry in such areas as strategic planning and management, event management, conference coordination, tour operations, attraction development, regional tourism organisations and ecotourism, and in other fields including human resources and marketing. You can combine a BTM with another degree over four or more years. Victoria s BTM, BTM(Hons) and Master of Tourism Management programmes have been granted UNWTO TedQual certification from the World Tourism Organisation since This certification system was developed to contribute to the quality of tourism education and training, and provides assurance that our degrees meet worldwide standards. Your Introduction to Victoria

42 Primary and Secondary Teacher Education Teachers help future generations develop knowledge, skills and understanding. Teaching at primary or secondary level is a rewarding career for a range of graduates. Teacher education gives you the skills needed to excel in the classroom. You can follow one of three pathways at Victoria to become a primary or secondary teacher. You can enrol in a conjoint teaching programme, or do a degree first, followed by either a graduate diploma or a Master of Teaching and Learning in primary or secondary teacher education. All three options normally take four years of full-time study. BACHELOR OF ARTS/ BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE/ BACHELOR OF TEACHING (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) The conjoint teaching programmes combine a Bachelor of Teaching with a Bachelor of Arts (BA/BTeach) or Bachelor of Science (BSc/BTeach). The Bachelor of Teaching programmes provides an in-depth understanding of classroom practice and enables you to teach at both primary and secondary level. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO 40 Victoria University of Wellington

43 KEY FEATURES Four years of full-time study or equivalent. The BA and BSc give specialist knowledge in your two chosen teaching subjects. You need to include two teaching subjects in your degree one as a full major (to 300 level) and the other to at least 200 level. Both your teaching subjects should be studied in either the BA or the BSc component; for example, Te Reo Māori and History in a BA, or Chemistry and Mathematics in a BSc. You must maintain a B average and successfully complete the teaching experience components in the relevant courses to stay in the programme. GRADUATE DIPLOMAS The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) and the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) are one-year full-time programmes offered on campus or online and include 14 weeks of teaching experience in schools. To enter either programme you must have completed an undergraduate degree. If you want to be a secondary teacher, you need appropriatelevel study in at least two teaching subjects in your degree, although one teaching subject in high demand may be sufficient. MASTER OF TEACHING AND LEARNING The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) or (Secondary) is an integrated internship model combining theory and practice and giving students the opportunity to study primary or secondary teacher education while based in a school. Students complete the qualification full time over 12 months of study. To gain entry to the programme you must have completed a three-year Bachelor s degree in a relevant learning area with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least a B in the final year of study. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS For entry into any teaching programme, you will need to be assessed by the Faculty of Education as being suitable for the teaching profession. This involves meeting set criteria, having supportive referees, making declarations about any criminal convictions or health and disability issues and successfully taking part in an assessment exercise. TeachNZ offers a range of scholarships for teachers in training. Go to or phone for more information. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school should be relevant to the subjects you are planning to focus your degree on and then teach. A balance of subjects from across the curriculum can provide a useful base for teaching. POTENTIAL CAREERS Graduates are qualified to teach in New Zealand schools. The Graduate Diplomas of Teaching, the Master of Teaching and Learning and the conjoint teaching programmes are recognised by the New Zealand Teachers Council. The combination of specialist subject knowledge and teaching skills is particularly attractive to employers, not only in schools but also in other areas including education policy, administration and research. Your Introduction to Victoria

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45 Akane Sandom Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Asian Studies and Development Studies First year is a great time to discover what you re interested in studying. Take a number of different courses to really see what you like. DRIVEN TO HELP CHILDREN Akane s passion for child rights led her to Victoria. I thought Development Studies would be useful for learning about countries where children don t have the best situations. And Victoria is the only university in New Zealand that offers Development Studies at an undergraduate level. JAPAN, RUMOURS AND RADIATION Through Victoria, former UNICEF youth ambassador Akane was selected by the Japanese Government to visit Japan. We went to Japan for nine days to see the consequences that radiation had on their economy and culture. It was really quite emotional, as we met a lot of people whose lives were directly affected. FRIENDLY COMPETITION The students at Victoria particularly in the Faculty of Law are driven and also a bit competitive, but in a good way. I think it s really a great environment to be in when you are pushing yourself, and you see people who are pushing themselves as well. But, they also know when to take a break, and play hard as well as working hard. TYPICAL DAY A typical day for me starts at 9am with study prep at the Law Library at the Pipitea campus. I usually have an hour gap between my morning and afternoon classes where I meet up with a friend for lunch. I have some lectures and tutorials at the Kelburn campus the weather determines whether I walk or catch the bus. Once I ve finished uni for the day, I ll either head into work for a couple of hours or go to the gym before heading home to do a bit more study. HEAR WHAT AKANE HAS TO SAY ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE AT VICTORIA Your Introduction to Victoria

46 Admission to Victoria This section applies to New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents. If you are an international student, see page 49. To be automatically accepted into any degree at Victoria University you will need to: achieve University Entrance the following pages explain what is required achieve the Guaranteed Entry Score the following pages explain how to calculate your score fulfil any other degree-specific requirements (such as a performance audition) apply by 10 December 2015 for limited-entry programmes and limitedentry courses and 10 January 2016 for all other courses. You will normally need to be at least 16 years of age by the application closing date. If you achieve University Entrance but do not achieve the Guaranteed Entry Score, we will waitlist you and offer you a place in your programme if there are sufficient places. If you have completed degree-level courses while still at school, you can apply to have those courses credited to your Victoria degree. You will also need to have a University Entrance qualification and have achieved the Guaranteed Entry Score. UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS If you are a Māori or Pasifika student and you achieve University Entrance but do not achieve the Guaranteed Entry Score, you will be assessed for admission to a degree at Victoria. You will be required to consult a course adviser to ensure that your programme and workload are appropriate, and you will also need to participate in the support programmes offered at Victoria (see pages 63 65). Applications from students with disabilities who achieve University Entrance but do not achieve the Guaranteed Entry Score will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 44 Victoria University of Wellington

47 STUDENTS APPLYING WITH NCEA* These requirements apply to students who are currently in Year 13 or on a gap year. University Entrance University Entrance through NCEA consists of: An NCEA Level 3 certificate 14 credits at Level 3 in an approved subject + 14 credits at Level 3 in an approved subject + 14 credits at Level 3 in an approved subject Literacy Numeracy 10* credits at Level 2 or above (5 in reading, 5 in writing) 10* credits at Level 1 or above * From specified lists of standards, see NCEA approved subjects for entrance to university Accounting Agriculture and Horticulture Biology Business Studies Calculus Chemistry Chinese Classical Studies Construction and Mechanical Technologies Cook Islands Māori Dance Design (Practical Art) Design and Visual Communication Digital Technologies Drama Earth and Space Science Economics Education for Sustainability English French Geography German Health Education History History of Art Home Economics Indonesian Japanese Korean Latin Mathematics Media Studies Music Studies Painting (Practical Art) Photography (Practical Art) Physical Education Physics Printmaking (Practical Art) Processing Technologies Religious Studies Samoan Science Sculpture (Practical Art) Social Studies Spanish Statistics Te Reo Māori Te Reo Rangatira Technology For details, go to * National Certificate of Educational Achievement. Your Introduction to Victoria

48 Rank score Your rank score will be based on your 80 best credits in University Entrance approved subjects at Level 3, weighted by the level of achievement. All Level 3 approved subjects can be counted. A maximum of 24 credits in each subject can be counted. If you have achieved fewer than 80 credits at Level 3, the rank score will be based on those you have achieved. You should take approved subjects wherever possible in your school programme both for entrance purposes and as the best preparation for university study. Example rank score for NCEA Approved subject Excellence credits Merit credits Achieved credits English History Statistics Geography French Subtotals Best 80 credits Calculate points 48 pts (12 x 4) 72 pts (24 x 3) 88 pts (44 x 2) Rank score 208 How to calculate your NCEA rank score 1. Create a table like the one at left, including a maximum of 24 credits in each subject. 2. Count up all your Excellence and Merit credits first, then count as many Achieved credits as you need to get to a total of 80 credits. In the example, the student will count only 44 of their Achieved credits, because they already have 36 Excellence and Merit credits. 3. Calculate points towards your rank score as follows: Excellence 4 points each Merit 3 points each Achieved 2 points each 4. Add your points together to get your rank score. Guaranteed Entry Score The Guaranteed Entry Score for 2016 from NCEA for all undergraduate degrees will be published in the Guide to Undergraduate Study and on our website as soon as it is available. In 2015 the Guaranteed Entry Score was 150 points (180 for Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Biomedical Science). 46 Victoria University of Wellington

49 STUDENTS APPLYING WITH CIE* University Entrance University Entrance through CIE consists of: a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff at A or AS level from any syllabus groups, which are broadly equivalent to those in the list of approved subjects for NCEA a D grade or better in syllabuses from at least three different syllabus groups (excluding Thinking Skills). For the literacy and numeracy requirements you will need: an E grade or better in any one of AS level English Language, Language and Literature in English, Literature in English a D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE Mathematics. An example of a rank score for CIE Subject Level Subject units Grade Tariff point Rank score English Literature A 2 D Mathematics A 2 C Geography AS 1 C French AS 1 E History* AS 1* E 20 NIL* Rank score 200 * Not counted, as only six subject units are included. Rank score Your rank score will be calculated according to your UCAS Tariff score. You can count a maximum of six subject units over the last two years of study, in subjects at AS, A2 or A level from syllabus groups that match the NCEA University Entrance approved subjects. Note that no more than two subject units may be counted from any one syllabus group. A CIE rank score may differ from the UCAS Tariff used for University Entrance because only syllabuses broadly equivalent to NCEA approved subjects are used for ranking. An A level counts as two subject units. If you have studied more than six subject units, the best six scores will be counted. Calculate your rank score award points as in the table below Level Grade A* Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade E A 140 points 120 points 100 points 80 points 60 points 40 points AS - 60 points 50 points 40 points 30 points 20 points Guaranteed Entry Score The Guaranteed Entry Score for 2016 from CIE for all undergraduate degrees will be published in the Guide to Undergraduate Study and on our website as soon as it is available. In 2015 the Guaranteed Entry Score was 160 points (170 for Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Biomedical Science). * Cambridge International Examinations. Your Introduction to Victoria

50 STUDENTS APPLYING WITH IB University Entrance University Entrance through International Baccalaureate (IB) consists of the full IB diploma (24 points minimum). Rank score You will be ranked according to your IB score. If you achieve 28 points for IB your rank score will also be 28 points. Guaranteed Entry Score The Guaranteed Entry Score for 2016 from IB for all undergraduate degrees will be published in the Guide to Undergraduate Study and on our website when it is available. In 2015 the Score was 28 points (29 for Bachelor of Architectural Studies/Bachelor of Biomedical Science). DISCRETIONARY ENTRANCE To be considered for Discretionary Entrance to Victoria University you must have achieved the University Entrance literacy and numeracy standards described in the NCEA section on pages 45 and 46. You will normally need to have an NCEA Level 2 Certificate with at least a Merit endorsement. Each Discretionary Entrance application is considered on its own merits and is in no way guaranteed. If you are applying directly from Year 12, you will need to have very strong support from an adviser at your school. Your adviser s confidential recommendation will support your maturity, motivation, capability and readiness to undertake degree-level study. If you are applying after an overseas exchange, you will need to provide written evidence of your study overseas, and an adviser s recommendation as above, but you will need to complete Year 12/NCEA Level 2 before you go overseas. If you have missed out on achieving University Entrance from Year 13, you may not apply for Discretionary Entrance. 48 Victoria University of Wellington Discretionary Entrance is not available to international students.

51 OTHER FORMS OF ADMISSION There are full details on other forms of admission on our website. These include: Qualification assessment at entrance level for students with University Entrance from outside New Zealand or a completed relevant Level 4 qualification from a recognised New Zealand tertiary provider. Qualification assessment above entrance level for students who have already studied at degree level. Special admission for students who are over 20 and do not hold a recognised University Entrance qualification. TOHU MĀORITANGA This qualification is designed to provide a foundation in Māori language, Māori culture and society, Māori customs and practice, and academic and study skills. The diploma takes one year of full-time study and you may credit up to 60 points to a Bachelor of Arts degree upon successful completion. You will be required to submit documents, including a personal statement and a CV to determine your suitability for this programme. IF YOU DO NOT GAIN ADMISSION If you are not successful in gaining admission to Victoria University, you may wish to consider undertaking study at another tertiary institution and re-applying later. If you have special circumstances or questions about admission to Victoria, contact Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation (see page 73 for contact details). INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International students have separate procedures for admission and firstyear enrolment: If you are an international student at school in New Zealand studying for the NCEA, CIE or IB, you will need to gain University Entrance as described in the previous pages. If you do not gain University Entrance, you may consider either staying on at school to gain University Entrance or enrolling in Victoria s Certificate of Foundation Studies programme. Successful completion of the programme will give you entrance to most Victoria undergraduate degrees. If you have not studied at a New Zealand secondary school, you will need to meet Victoria s academic and English language requirements. Further details are in the International Prospectus or on the Victoria International website All international students will need to contact Victoria International (see page 65 for contact details). CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION STUDIES This intensive eight-month programme is designed to give international students the academic skills and English language practice needed to gain entry to university and to succeed in their studies. Apply for this programme through Victoria International. The programme is run at the Karori campus and starts three times a year in March, June and October. Phone [email protected] Website Your Introduction to Victoria

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53 Theo de Monchy Bachelor of Commerce with majors in International Business and Marketing Treat uni like a job. It s better to work hard 9 to 5, Monday to Friday and get through everything, than being pressured at the end! SKATEBOARDS, MARKETS AND CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY Theo discovered a passion for marketing through his studies. He applied his skills to another of his loves skateboarding when an assignment required him to design a product to fit a gap in the market. I did the research and discovered that skateboarders really need a product to stop their skateboard bearings from rusting. That was the moment I realised consumer markets are complex. I needed to think about consumer psychology. It s been projects like this that have really changed and challenged how I think. WELLINGTON AND STUDENT LIFE Coming from Auckland, a big, open city, he says the size and more communal feeling of Wellington was an instant attraction. When I came down for the open day the whole city was alive, so vibrant. I didn t bother looking at other universities. I d made up my mind. I love the student lifestyle here, the way that instead of going out as you do in other cities and you re partying all the time, you ll actually go out and have a quiet beer and talk about the future and have intelligent conversations. CIAO, ITALY In 2013 Theo did an overseas exchange to study in Milan, assisted by a scholarship from Victoria Business School. It allowed me to see different cultures and it really changed my whole perspective. I ve come back and started applying for jobs and internships because of what I experienced overseas. TYPICAL DAY My day starts with me skating to uni either at Pipitea or Kelburn. Most days I have a few lectures and tutorials at either campus. I like to grab a coffee during the day with friends or have lunch somewhere cheap and cheerful like Chef s Palette. I then fill in the rest of my day studying at the library. Often I ll meet friends for a beer before heading home in the evening. HEAR WHAT THEO HAS TO SAY ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE AT VICTORIA Your Introduction to Victoria

54 Living in Wellington Finding the right place to live in Wellington is as important as choosing the right course of study. HALLS OF RESIDENCE Victoria provides accommodation options for students in 14 halls of residence, from single rooms to apartments or something in-between. Some halls are fully catered, and others have kitchens for self-catering. Check out the Accommodation Service s website for more information about each hall of residence. Victoria has become increasingly popular for students from outside the Wellington region and we have responded to this by opening new halls over recent years, including Te Puni Village in 2009, Joan Stevens Hall in 2011 and Boulcott Hall in Our newest hall, Katharine Jermyn Hall, located on The Terrace, opened just this year. How to apply for a hall All students from outside Wellington who have NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Excellence, or equivalent in another qualification, are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of our halls. Wellington students who are awarded one of our school-leaver scholarships are also guaranteed an offer of accommodation if they wish provided they apply for accommodation by the due date. As part of the application, all students must select three hall choices, and where possible, will be placed according to their choices. However, no student is guaranteed an offer of a place in their first choice of hall, unless they have specific disability needs. The accommodation offer process starts approximately one week after 1 October and finishes in early March. Although the majority of accommodation offers are made one week after the application due date, no student is guaranteed to receive an offer of accommodation at this stage in the offer process. Many students will have to wait as spaces are made available through other students declining their accommodation offers. Offers for these places are made right up until the first week of Trimester One, with a noticeable spike in January following the release of NCEA results. For the best chance of getting a place, make sure you apply on time by completing the online application form, paying the $75 application fee and providing a satisfactory confidential reference from your school. Applications open on 1 August 2015 and are due by 1 October If you have any questions about the application process, contact the Accommodation Service. OTHER OPTIONS The Accommodation Service also helps students find accommodation in the private market you may choose to board with a family, get a room in an existing flat or set up your own flat or apartment with a group of friends. Their website has an online database of private accommodation listings that you can browse. ACCOMMODATION GUIDE The Accommodation Guide is available in May. Copies are sent to your careers adviser, or you can request one directly from the Accommodation Service. ACCOMMODATION SERVICE 42 Kelburn Parade Kelburn Campus Phone [email protected] Website 52 Victoria University of Wellington

55 Catered Weekly cost Places Boulcott Hall $ Cumberland House $289 $ Helen Lowry Hall $180 $ Joan Stevens Hall $ Katharine Jermyn Hall $ Te Puni Village $349 $ Victoria House $260 $ Weir House $260 $ Self-catered Weekly cost Places Education House $ Everton Hall $178 + expenses 189 Stafford House $ Te Kotahinga $170 $ Wai-te-ata $ Whānau Housing* $ * For students with knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori All fees quoted are based on 2015 costs. Prices may vary for Notes: Although weekly costs are listed, you pay in four instalments throughout the year. The first instalment is due before you move in. All halls are within easy walking distance of our campuses (see map on inside back cover). There is a free shuttle to and from the Kelburn campus for Helen Lowry Hall students. Your Introduction to Victoria

56 What it will cost Planning your finances early will save you some stress when you get to university. As well as your fees, you ll need to budget for accommodation, transport, textbooks and other expenses. FEES Tuition fees are calculated on a per point basis, so the amount you have to pay will depend on your choice of courses. Other fees of around $700 per year cover student support services such as counselling, health services, financial support and advice, careers guidance, student advocacy, student publications and student representation. All fees are due by 5pm the Friday before your first course starts. The fees (see right) are based on 2015 fees domestic tuition fees for 2016 will be set in October International tuition fees for 2016 will be set around the same time and will be available from Victoria International s website. For questions about fees or to make a payment, contact the student fees advisers. Phone [email protected] Website Help with planning Victoria s Financial Support and Advice service offers help with planning and managing your costs. Staff are available to help with your StudyLink applications. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ADVICE Phone [email protected] Website Student Loans and Allowances For information on Student Loans and Student Allowances, contact StudyLink directly. STUDYLINK Phone Website domestic tuition fees Per point cost Average first-year cost Architecture $59.12 $7, Design $53.14 $6, Chemical, Physical, Biological $53.71 $6, and Earth Sciences Commerce $50.02 $6, Education $42.53 $5, Engineering $62.24 $7, Humanities and Social Sciences $42.53 $5, Law $50.02 $6, Mathematics and Statistics $46.74 $5, Music $53.81 $6, Psychology and Computer Science $53.14 $6, Victoria University of Wellington

57 Scholarships for school leavers Victoria offers two main scholarships to school leavers the Victoria Excellence Scholarship and the Victoria Achiever Scholarship. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage academically able students to study and be supported in their studies at Victoria University. Applications for both scholarships are due by 15 September Successful applicants for either of these scholarships will be guaranteed a place in one of our halls of residence, provided an accommodation application is received by the due date. See pages 52 and 53 for information on accommodation. Application forms and regulations for these scholarships can be downloaded from the Future Students website. For more information, go to VICTORIA EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS There will be at least 400 Victoria Excellence Scholarships awarded for The majority will be awarded at $5,000, with 20 Vice-Chancellor s Excellence Scholarships awarded at $20,000 (over three years) to the top applicants. Scholarships can be put towards 2016 tuition fees or accommodation costs at a Victoria hall of residence. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance up until the end of Year 12. Applicants are ranked and scholarships awarded accordingly. Students who have achieved at least NCEA Level 2 endorsed with Excellence, or equivalent in another qualification, are encouraged to apply. Scholarship offers will be made after the 15 September deadline and will be conditional on students attaining NCEA Level 3 with at least a Merit endorsement, or equivalent in another qualification, in Year 13. International fee-paying students who have completed at least one full year at a New Zealand secondary school are encouraged to apply for the new Victoria International Excellence Scholarship, valued at up to $20,000 over three years. VICTORIA ACHIEVER SCHOLARSHIPS There will be at least 70 Victoria Achiever Scholarships awarded for study in The majority of these scholarships will be awarded at $5,000 with five Vice-Chancellor s Achiever Scholarships awarded at $20,000 over three years (one for each category see below). Scholarships can be put towards 2016 tuition fees or accommodation costs at a Victoria hall of residence. Applicants need to have their NCEA Level 2 Certificate endorsed with Merit, or equivalent, and must also fall into one (or more) of the following categories: Māori students, Pasifika students, students with disabilities, students educated at decile 1 to 3 secondary schools or students who can demonstrate financial hardship. All scholarship offers will be made after the 15 September deadline. For help Phone 0800 VICTORIA ( ) [email protected] Website OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS There are a number of other scholarships available for first-year students. The Breakout website is another source of information on scholarships, awards and grants. TeachNZ Scholarships may be available to those studying to become an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher. Your Introduction to Victoria

58 Leadership With two leadership programmes and an extensive overseas exchange programme, Victoria offers many opportunities for you to develop leadership skills and engage with local, national and global communities. VICTORIA PLUS Victoria Plus is the University s prestigious service and leadership development programme and is for students who want to get involved and make a significant contribution to volunteering and student support work within the University and the Wellington community. The programme is undertaken alongside your degree and successful completion is acknowledged on your academic transcript. Victoria Plus can be completed at certificate or award level. Get involved when you start at Victoria. VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME VICTORIA ABROAD Victoria s overseas exchange programme offers you the opportunity to broaden your horizons while studying towards your Victoria University degree. With more exchange partners than any other New Zealand university, the programme has over 100 partner universities in five continents, giving you the chance to study in some of the world s most prestigious educational institutes. You could be studying anywhere in Argentina, Hong Kong, Fiji, Canada, Spain or France, and many places in between. Over half of our exchange partners also teach in English. Why wait until after you ve finished your degree to travel? With Victoria s exchange programme you can complete a trimester, or a year, of your degree overseas, while paying your normal tuition fees. We ll even help you finance your trip with a grant of up to $1,500. Students eligible for StudyLink Loans and Allowances can continue to receive these while on exchange. Are you interested in a truly international career? This programme is an award-winning extracurricular programme for students wishing to pursue a truly international career. It will advance your knowledge and global awareness, develop your leadership potential and create opportunities for international experiences and networks. 56 Victoria University of Wellington

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60 Life on campus From day one, we want you to feel at home. It is important that you are comfortable in your new environment: knowing where to go and who to talk to, building good relationships with your lecturers and tutors and improving your academic skills. Of course, being a university student is about so much more than just the books it is about getting involved, meeting new people and trying out new things. It all starts here get to know us and learn about the opportunities waiting for you. We are looking forward to welcoming you to Victoria. ORIENT YOURSELF Victoria s New Students Orientation is your opportunity to find your way around and pick up some vital academic preparation skills. Get organised and set up for a great year of study, while throwing yourself into live music and fun activities all over campus. CAMPUS COACHES VICTORIA RECREATION Participating in our recreation services is a fantastic way to make friends, enjoy activities and learn things outside the lecture theatre. Joining clubs can make your student experience at Victoria richer and more rewarding. With more than 100 clubs on campus, there s sure to be one right for you. WGTN HALL WGTN Hall gives non-halls first-year students the chance to participate in social activities, sports and academic sessions similar to those offered by a hall of residence. This programme of activities, run by senior students for new students, is designed to help you get involved and make the most of your first year. WGTN Hall uses online tools to help you stay in touch with other members and to keep you up to date with what is happening. The Campus Coaches programme sets you up in a group with other firstyear students in your faculty, led by a senior student who can show you around and give you tips when you first arrive. This programme is beneficial for new students whether you live locally or are in a hall of residence. 58 Victoria University of Wellington

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62 Support on campus SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Victoria 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. The Accommodation Service can help you apply for a hall of residence, get advice on tenancy issues, find a flat or learn more about other accommodation options (see page 52). Careers and Employment is here to help you along your career path, ensure your study plans reflect your career goals, help you apply for jobs and internships and provide resources for ongoing career development. Chaplaincies will help support you and explore the spiritual side of life with you. Disability Services is committed to eliminating barriers for students with temporary or ongoing impairments. The team provides individual coaching, liaison with academic staff, adaptive technology and training, sign language interpreting, note-taking assistance, mobility parking, exam support, ergonomic furniture and quiet places to rest and study. Early Childhood Services has two early childhood education centres for student use on the Kelburn campus. Information Technology Services can help with setting up student internet and and topping up your printing account. Basic support and diagnosis for personal laptop issues is also provided. The Language Learning Centre supports language learning by providing access to multimedia language resources DVDs, audio, print, computer software and etv in several languages. Libraries Victoria has five libraries, at least one on each campus. Each campus library provides a wide range of resources and facilities to support your study, with friendly staff available to help you access the information you need. Victoria Recreation provides a variety of sport, recreation and health and fitness opportunities to help keep you healthy and happy while you achieve at Victoria. Talk to the team about clubs and using the University s outdoor and indoor sport spaces. Student Counselling has counsellors who are available to confidentially discuss personal and academic issues that may be affecting your general sense of wellbeing, relationships or learning. Group programmes are also available. There are specialist counsellors for Māori and international students Victoria University of Wellington

63 Student finance advisers can provide practical advice on budgeting and coping financially, help with Student Loan and Allowance applications and the preparation of financial statements for scholarship applications. Through the Hardship Fund they can also provide emergency financial assistance. Student Health offers a full range of affordable general practice medical services on campus. Student Learning provides learning advice to help you develop the writing, study and maths skills essential for university. Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation can help you with any questions you have about courses and admission and getting started at Victoria. Your Introduction to Victoria

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65 MĀORI STUDENTS If you are looking for an exciting university experience that is tailored to your needs as a Māori student, choose Te Whare Wānaga o Te Ūpoko o Te Ika a Māui. Here at Victoria, you are family from the time you set foot on our campus we have a supportive whānau environment waiting to welcome you. Make yourself even more employable by learning from quality lecturers in both te reo Māori and English. Victoria University has Māori support services to help you succeed in your studies: Te Pūtahi Atawhai where people come together to get assistance. For Māori students, this consists of: The kaiakiaki/māori support coordinator, supports Māori students in their academic endeavours by bridging the gap between tertiary expectations and personal cultural expectations. This is done by providing students with holistic, individual support packages that foster Māori learning and teaching communities, and by creating a whānau/ family that supports each other s journey towards academic excellence. An academic mentoring programme for Māori students in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Education and Victoria Business School. We will match you with a senior student who has already passed your course and can provide you with the essential tools you need to succeed. Te Rōpū Āwhina (Āwhina) is the on-campus whānau for Māori and Pasifika students in the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Design. Āwhina is about collective success, high expectations, aspirations, achievements, reciprocity and inclusiveness. You can start getting involved with Āwhina in your first year. The kaitakawaenga ture/māori law students coordinator, provides mentoring and academic support programmes to students enrolled in Faculty of Law courses. Student Learning (see page 61) has a Māori learning adviser to support Māori students with study and writing. Student Counselling (see page 60) has a kairauhi tauira/māori students counsellor. Ngāi Tauira the Victoria University Māori Students Association provides services to Māori students for their specific educational, cultural, political and social needs. Marae Te Herenga Waka Marae, the University marae on our Kelburn campus, is a gathering place as well as a teaching facility. Resources, support and activities include: Te Whanake Mauri Tū Computer Suite lunches in the wharekai, Tuesday to Thursday Whānau Housing. Ako Pai Marae is the University marae on our Karori campus. KAITAKAWAENGA MĀORI/MĀORI LIAISON OFFICER Te Ahu Rei is your first point of contact at Victoria. Phone [email protected] Your Introduction to Victoria

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67 PASIFIKA STUDENTS Talofa lava, Taloha ni, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Halo olaketa, Ia orana, Kam na mauri, Kia ora and Greetings. Come and join our diverse Pasifika community at Victoria. A friendly and effective support network exists to help you get the most out of your studies, make new friends for life and enjoy your time here. Joining our family will be one of the best decisions of your life. Victoria University has Pasifika support services to help you do well in your studies: Te Pūtahi Atawhai where people come together to get assistance. For Pasifika students, this consists of: The Pacific support coordinators, who support Pasifika students in their academic endeavours by bridging the gap between tertiary expectations and personal cultural expectations. We do this by providing students with holistic individual support packages, fostering Pasifika learning and teaching communities and creating a family that supports each other s journey towards academic excellence. Please pop in any time. An academic mentoring programme for Pasifika students in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Education and Victoria Business School. We will match you with a senior student who has already passed your course and can provide you with the essential tools you need to succeed. Te Rōpū Āwhina (Āwhina) is the on-campus whānau for Pasifika and Māori students in the faculties of Science, Engineering and Architecture and Design. Āwhina is about collective success, high expectations, aspirations, achievements, reciprocity and inclusiveness. You can start getting involved with Āwhina in your first year. The Faculty of Law runs a Pacific Law programme. For more information, phone or [email protected] The Pacific Law Students Society (PALSS) in the Faculty of Law encourages and supports Pasifika students in their study. Student Learning (see page 61) has a Pasifika learning adviser to support Pasifika students with study and writing. There are several clubs for Pasifika students on campus. To join, visit or attend the Clubs days during the first week of Trimester One. Pasifika Haos Pasifika Haos is a place of belonging for all Pasifika students at Victoria University. It is run by the Pasifika Haos Komiti, made up of current students and staff, with oversight by the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Pasifika). Pasifika Haos has study and social spaces, computers, printers, a telephone for local calls, a meeting room and a common space equipped with audiovisual sound. Pasifika Haos is available for Pasifika cultural events and meetings, conferences, celebrations, committee meetings, exhibitions, launches and presentations (subject to availability and capacity required) and houses the Pasifika Students Council office. PASIFIKA LIAISON OFFICER Tapu Vea is your first point of contact at Victoria. Phone [email protected] INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Welcome, hola, foon ying, bienvenue, selamat dating. At Victoria you will join a diverse community of students, including 3,000 international students from more than 100 countries. We have excellent support networks at the University to support you during your studies. One of those support services is Victoria International, the office responsible for international student services, including International Orientation, student visa renewal and insurance. The team can assist you with personal or academic-related queries to help you succeed academically. VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL Phone [email protected] Website Your Introduction to Victoria

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69 Tré Ratahi Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce with majors in International Business and Management and Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Studies Set goals early and don t be afraid to set them high. Otherwise you ll just end up plodding along. THE ENVIRONMENT, COMMERCE AND CREATIVITY Tré loves that he can study both commerce and science. He enjoys the challenge of studying two completely different disciplines and, contrary to popular belief, he finds Commerce is a creative discipline. The further I get into my degree the more I m encouraged to think outside the box, to find solutions, to explore what works and what doesn t, forcing me to come up with new and creative solutions. I really enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction of coming up with something different. A HALL WITHOUT WALLS In his second year Tré was a coordinator for WGTN Hall a programme for first-year students who don t live in a hall of residence. While at uni you often get caught up in the motions of studying and working on assignments. WGTN Hall provides you with the opportunity to kick back for a couple of hours each week, meet new people and make the most of your first year. GUTEN TAG, GERMANY This year Tré will be going on an overseas exchange to the south of Germany for six months with the help of a scholarship from Victoria Business School. Tré s twin brother will also be going they ll be the first Māori students from Victoria to go on exchange to Germany. It will be sad to say goodbye to our friends and family, but it s such an awesome opportunity to study and live in another country. We ve learnt some German in preparation, but it s going to be one big roller coaster. TYPICAL DAY For Tré, no two days at Victoria are the same, which is something he s very enthusiastic about. You get to structure your day, giving you lots of freedom. I ve arranged my timetable so I don t have classes on Fridays. I usually catch the train to uni from Upper Hutt. Most of my classes are back to back, and if they re not, I fill in the gaps studying at the library. Once I ve got through all my study I ll catch up with friends and go biking. HEAR MORE FROM OTHER STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT VICTORIA Your Introduction to Victoria

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71 Planning your first year Once you have read about our degrees and looked further into the areas you are interested in, you may be ready to start thinking about what you want to study at Victoria next year. Planning your first year can seem like a daunting task. HOW MANY COURSES TO TAKE If you are studying full time, you will be taking around 120 points or six to eight courses in your first year. Some courses are worth 15 points and some are worth 20. Make sure you balance your courses over the first and second trimesters. (Our third trimester is over the summer and most students are not required to take courses during this time.) WHAT COURSES TO TAKE Some degree programmes are very structured (such as the Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Bachelor of Engineering with Honours) and will specify the courses you need. Other degrees (such as the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) are much more flexible. You choose your first-year courses based on what you want to major, and maybe minor, in. Fitting it all together The Guide to Undergraduate Study will be available in July. It has detailed information to help you with course planning. Our website is also a great place to look we have course planning materials and step-by-step videos that show you how to put your programme together. From September, you can check the lecture times of your courses on our online course finder. You will need to spend some time arranging your personal timetable, making sure you fit in all of your lectures, labs and studios as well as time for preparation, reading and assignments. GET HELP The Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation team is here to help you with degree planning and questions. Contact details are on page 73. Prerequisites For each major there are courses, called prerequisites, which are required before you can advance. It is important that you complete these to ensure you can progress within your chosen major and minor areas of study. You can find out what courses you need to take by checking our online course finder and publications, or by chatting with one of our team members. Keep your options open. You can open up a few possibilities for majors in your first year if you choose courses wisely. It is really important to get the right advice and plan carefully. Your Introduction to Victoria

72 Degree examples The following degree plans are examples only some courses could be substituted for others. Contact Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation for in-depth examples of degrees. We also include several for each degree in the Guide to Undergraduate Study, published in July. Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Literature and Political Science, with a minor in Art History Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 POLS 111 POLS 112 POLS 200 level POLS/INTP 200 level ARTH 200 level ARTH 300 level ENGL 111 ENGL 114 ENGL 201 ENGL 200 level ENGL ENGL 300 level ARTH 113 ARTH 114 ENGL 200 level 20 pt ARTH 200 level POLS 300 level ENGL 300 level POLS/INTP 300 level 120 points 120 points 140 points Total points required: 360 First major Second major Minor Total points completed: 380 Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Commercial Law and Marketing Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 FCOM 111 ACCY 130 COML 203 COML 204 COML 302 COML 307 ECON 130 MGMT 101 MARK 201 COML 205 COML 310 MARK 302 MARK 101 QUAN 102 MARK 202 MARK 203 MARK 301 MARK 303 INFO 101 Elective Elective MARK 203 MARK 310 Elective 120 points 120 points 120 points Total points required: 360 Core course First major Second major Elective Total points completed: Victoria University of Wellington

73 Bachelor of Science majoring in Ecology and Biodiversity and Statistics Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 BIOL 113 BIOL 111 BIOL 222 BIOL 227 BIOL 300 level BIOL 329 BIOL 114 STAT 193 BIOL 228 BIOL 241 STAT 300 level BIOL 300 level MATH 151 MATH 161 STAT 292 BIOL 200 level STAT 300 level STAT 300 level ENVI 114 ESCI pts MATH 200 level STAT 300 level 120 points 130 points 120 points First major Second major Elective Bachelor of Design Innovation Specialising in Culture+Context, with a minor in Media Studies Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 DSDN 101 WRIT 101 CCDN 271 CCDN 231 CCDN 371 CCDN 331 DSDN 111 DSDN 141 MDDN 207 CCDN 233 IDDN 384 CCDN 332 DSDN 171 MDIA 102 DSDN 251 MDIA 201 MDIA 203 MDIA 301 DSDN 144 ENGL points 120 points 120 points Specialisation Minor Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 370 Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 375 Your Introduction to Victoria

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75 How to enrol We encourage you to enrol online. Online enrolment will be available from 1 October When you enrol online, you can track your enrolment progress and receive both your Conditional Offer of Study and your Confirmation in one handy place. Applications for limited-entry programmes and limited-entry courses are due by 10 December Applications for all other programmes and courses are due by 10 January Receive Guide to Undergraduate Study in July. Enrol online from 1 October Make sure you apply by 10 December 2015 for limited-entry programmes and limited-entry courses, and 10 January 2016 for all other courses. Receive Conditional Offer of Study, check it and respond online. Further changes, where possible, can be made later. Receive Confirmation of Study online after NCEA results come out in January Waitlist will start to run in late January if further places are available. New Students Orientation programme: February Lectures start 29 February Contacts STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION The Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation team offers expert advice on coming to Victoria, choosing your subjects and planning your degree. Make an appointment to come in and see us, in Wellington or Auckland, and we can have all the information ready to help you plan your programme. WELLINGTON OFFICE Level 1, Hunter Building Kelburn Campus, Wellington Phone or 0800 VICTORIA ( ) [email protected] Website AUCKLAND OFFICE Level 4, 50 Kitchener Street Auckland 1010 Phone 0800 VICTORIA ( ) [email protected] VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL Victoria International is the office dedicated to the support of international students, from orientation and enrolment through to graduation. Level 2, Easterfield Building Kelburn Campus, Wellington Phone Fax [email protected] Website Your Introduction to Victoria

76 Subject index For more detailed information on these subjects, go to Accounting...25 Actuarial Science...25, 37 Applied Physics...37 Architecture...17 Architecture History and Theory...17 Art History...19 Arts...18 Asian Studies...19 Biology...37 Biomedical Science Biotechnology...37 Building Science...22 Cell and Molecular Bioscience...37 Chemistry...37 Chinese...19 Classical Performance...35 Classical Studies...19 Commercial Law...25 Commerce Composition (Instrumental/Vocal or Sonic Arts)...35 Computer Science...37 Creative Writing...19 Criminology...19 Cultural Anthropology...19 Culture+Context...27 Deaf Studies...19 Development Studies...37 Early Childhood Studies Ecology and Biodiversity...37 Economics...19, 25 Education... 19, 28, 40 Education and Psychology...19 Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering...31, 37 Engineering English Literature...19 Environmental Science...37 Environmental Studies...37 Film...19 Finance...25 French...19 Geography...19, 37 Geology...37 Geophysics (Meteorology and Solid Earth)...37 German...19 Greek...19 History...19 Human Genetics...21 Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations...25 Industrial Design...27 Information Systems...25 Interior Architecture...17 International Business...25 International Relations...19 Italian...19 Japanese...19 Jazz...35 Landscape Architecture...17 Latin...19 Law...32 Linguistics...19 Management...25 Māori Resource Management...19 Māori Studies...19 Marine Biology...37 Marketing...25 Mathematics...19, Victoria University of Wellington

77 Media Design...27 Media Studies...19 Modern Language Studies...19 Molecular Pathology...21 Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry...21 Museum and Heritage Studies...19 Music...19, 34 Music Studies...35 Network Engineering...31 Pacific Studies...19 Philosophy...19 Physical Geography...37 Physics...37 Political Science...19 Primary and Secondary Teacher Education...40 Project Management...23 Psychology...19, 37 Public Policy...19, 25 Religious Studies...19 Samoan Studies/Fa asāmoa...19 Science Second Language Education...19 Social Policy...19 Sociology...19 Software Engineering...31 Spanish...19 Statistics...37 Sustainable Engineering Systems...23 Taxation...25 Teaching... 28, 40 Text Technologies...19 Te Reo Māori...19 Theatre...19 Tourism Management Writing (Academic and Professional)...19 Your Introduction to Victoria

78 Key dates 2015 March June July August Liaison officers begin visiting schools to introduce study at Victoria University Accommodation Guide and Guide for Parents available 10 Jun Year 12 Day on campus Guide to Undergraduate Study (first-year prospectus) available Liaison officers visit schools for course planning (through to October) 1 Aug Halls of residence applications open for Aug Study at Victoria Open Day September 15 Sep Victoria Excellence and Achiever Scholarship applications due October 28 Sep Course Planning Weeks for first-year students, Kelburn campus and Auckland (through to 9 October) 1 Oct Online enrolment opens 1 Oct Halls of residence applications due 6 Oct Application due date for courses in 2015/16 Trimester Three November 16 Nov Trimester Three begins December 1 Dec International students first-year applications due for March 2016 intake 10 Dec Application due date for limited-entry programmes and limited-entry courses starting in January February 10 Jan Application due date for all other programmes and courses 22 Feb New Students Orientation Week (through to 26 Feb) 29 Feb Trimester One begins INFORMATION EVENINGS Parents and students can come along to meet members of the University, talk to liaison officers and, at some evenings, faculty staff members. We will also bring a current Victoria student from your region to talk about their experiences at Victoria University. Regional information evenings Wellington (first) Whanganui Palmerston North Auckland, North Shore Taranaki/New Plymouth Northland Tauranga Hamilton Christchurch Rotorua Hawke s Bay/Napier Nelson Auckland Wellington (second) Auckland transition evening Tuesday 5 May Wednesday 20 May Thursday 21 May Thursday 11 June Tuesday 16 June Thursday 18 June Tuesday 23 June Wednesday 24 June Thursday 25 June Tuesday 30 June Wednesday 1 July Thursday 23 July Thursday 30 July Wednesday 14 October Monday 19 October 76 Victoria University of Wellington

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80 KNOW WHAT YOU STAND FOR. KNOW WHERE YOUR PASSIONS LIE. KNOW YOUR NEXT MOVE. VICTORIA INFO IHONUI 0800 VICTORIA ( ) SR0335