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1 A VICTORIA DEGREE Planning your programme and career How does it all work? Planning your first-year programme Bachelor of Architectural Studies Bachelor of Arts...44 Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Building Science...60 Bachelor of Commerce...66 Bachelor of Design Innovation Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Music...94 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Tourism Management Primary and secondary teacher education Victoria University of Wellington

2 Planning your programme and career The following pages are designed to help you choose what to study and understand how to plan your first-year programme. PLAN YOUR CAREER Making good decisions about your future starts with knowing yourself. Think about your skills, your interests and the values that are important to you. There are excellent interactive tools available on the Careers New Zealand website that can get you started thinking broadly about what careers might suit you. The jobs database on the same website shows the jobs that are going to be in high demand now and in the next few years for example, engineer and IT specialist. The Careers and Employment website also has some great career development tools to help you on your way check out Making career decisions and What can I do with my degree/subject? CHOOSING A DEGREE 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 s no right way to approach this decision; just make sure to choose what you will enjoy spending time on you ll always do better at what you enjoy. If you haven t worked out what you want to study yet, there are many different ways to get started. WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT Some careers, such as an architect or lawyer, demand a specific degree, but, increasingly, well-developed transferable skills and the ability to adapt are seen as important assets for today s workplace. Successful people have a flexible outlook and take advantage of opportunities. Some careers will require you to have done postgraduate study. Employers look for enthusiasm and passion as well as good grades. They hire graduates who are able to explain why they chose their particular course of study and why they enjoyed it. The right attitude to life, study and work is what gives you a competitive edge when applying for jobs. Our statistics show that our graduates are employed in a wide variety of sectors. Our Careers and Employment 2014 Job Report shows that in 30 percent of vacancies advertised, employers did not specify any particular degree or subject area. There was a strong demand for graduates across all disciplines, so doing any Victoria degree widens your career options. Careers Degrees Subjects If you have an idea of what kind of career you want, you can work backwards to find the right degree to get you there. Flip through the degree pages in this section and look at the Potential careers information under each degree. Look at the career information under each subject in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). Some degrees are specialised, with most of your first-year courses already set eg. Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Some degrees allow more flexibility and even give you the chance to choose majors from other degree programmes. This means you can study diverse combinations of subjects and still complete your degree in three years eg. BA, BSc, BCom. Are you fascinated by marketing or crime rates in New Zealand, or do you want to understand poverty better? The subject and course information pages have descriptions for all our first-year courses. Read through these and see what appeals to you. Check out our videos for help with degree and career choices at Guide to Undergraduate Study

3 How does it all work? 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, from page 38, which include degree examples. DEGREE A degree is a qualification awarded when you complete a programme of university study. The degrees discussed in this guide are undergraduate degrees, BA* which are also called Bachelor s (360 points) degrees. A typical degree requires 3 years of full-time study 360 points and three years of fulltime study. You ll normally take around 1 (six to eight courses of 15 or each) per year. Some degrees take longer than three years for example, the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) takes four years. 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 usually 15 or 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 These are the subject(s) you focus on throughout your degree. For example, you can take a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in History, or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) 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. 36 Victoria University of Wellington History 100-level courses History 200-level courses points History 300-level courses DOUBLE MAJORS A double major is when you focus on two subjects within one degree for example, a BA with a double major in History and French. 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 let you take a second major from another degree for example, you can do a BSc with a double major in Physics and German. MINORS In some of our degrees (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 100-level courses in this subject in your first year, so that you can progress to 200 level in your second year. ELECTIVES If you still have room in your programme, you can include other subjects you are interested in, often called electives. TRIMESTERS The year is divided into three trimesters the first from February until July, the second from July until October and the third from November until 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 most students use this time to take a break or to work and save for their next year of studies. CONJOINT PROGRAMMES A conjoint programme is a specialised double degree programme, which, due to cross-crediting, allows two threeyear degrees to be completed in four to five years. At Victoria, any two undergraduate degrees can be studied History 100-level courses French 100-level courses History 200-level courses points French 200-level courses History 300-level courses French 300-level courses Shared BA courses LLB together in a conjoint programme. For all conjoint degrees, 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. However, Victoria s flexible degree structure means that many students will be able to fit all their subject choices into one degree. This means a fourth year of study can be undertaken to do Honours or a graduate diploma, which will differentiate you from other graduates when it comes time to look for a job. You can also bridge into further study at postgraduate level.

4 Planning your first-year programme Once you ve selected your degree(s) and the subjects you want to study, you need to plan your first year. These are our top tips: Choose only 100-level courses (unless you have special permission to study other levels). Don t take on too much for every hour you spend in class, you should spend around two hours working on your own. The average full-time workload is 1 a year. However, StudyLink considers 96 points the full-time requirement for Allowances and Loan living costs. We encourage you to think carefully about your workload. The transition from school to university can be tough, and some students may benefit from taking fewer points in their first year particularly in their first trimester. Look ahead. If you plan to take a subject or course at 200 level in your second year, make sure you check what prerequisites or 100-level course(s) you may need to do first. You can check prerequisites on the course finder at STEP BY STEP 1. Use Form A at the back of this guide to plan your first-year programme. 2. Go to the pages for your chosen degree(s). Read the degree requirements, noting any rules you need to be aware of. 3. Look at the required first-year courses for the major(s) and/or minor(s) you want to do. Normally, making sure you follow the first step of the major requirements for a given subject will mean you can progress in this subject to 200 level in your second year. Check the course finder at for prerequisites for 200-level and 300-level courses. 4. Read the subjects and courses pages (from page 122) to find out more about the courses you can select for your major(s) and/or minor(s). For example, find out about the first-year HIST courses, and which courses seem interesting to you. Read through this section to see if there are any other subjects that interest you. 5. Put together a balanced programme across Trimesters One and Two that will allow you to progress in the subjects you are interested in. This will normally mean taking three or four courses in Trimester One and three or four courses in Trimester Two. Example: First year: Bachelor of Arts (BA) History and Political Science with a minor in Geography A Form A Planning your programme Need help course planning? Contact Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation see page 37 for tips to get you started and for our contact details. First degree Major(s) (Minor(s)) BA HIST, POLS, (GEOG) Second degree Trimester One (1/3) February July CRN (Course reference number) Major(s) (Minor(s)) Course Points CRN (Course reference number) Trimester Two (2/3) July October If this were your programme, you could then take 200-level courses in History and Political Science in your second year and continue with some 100- or 200-level Geography courses too. There are examples for specific degree programmes in the following degree pages. SETTING YOUR TIMETABLE From October, you ll be able to use the course finder to check your timetable for the courses you have chosen. Use Form B at the back of this guide to organise your timetable. Make sure you don t have two classes scheduled at the same time. Course HIST HIST POLS HIST GEOG POLS Summer Trimester (3/3) November February (optional for most students) CRN (Course reference number) Three steps to enrol 1 PLAN YOUR PROGRAMME Choose your degree(s) Select your major(s) Choose your courses Points GEOG Total points Total points 130 Course Points CRN (Course reference number) 2 CHECK YOUR PERSONAL TIMETABLE Use and Form B to create a timetable free of clashes 3 APPLY FOR ENROLMENT Complete your Enrolment Application online at Course Points CONTACT US The Student Recruitment, Admission and Orientation team is here to help. We have offices in Auckland and Wellington. STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION Level 1, Hunter Building, Kelburn Campus 0800 VICTORIA ( ) [email protected] STUDENT RECRUITMENT, ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION AUCKLAND Level 4, the Chancery, 50 Kitchener Street, Auckland 0800 VICTORIA ( ) [email protected] Guide to Undergraduate Study

5 Bachelor of Architectural Studies The Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) is a three-year undergraduate degree that offers four specialisations Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture. This degree programme encourages crossdisciplinary study from all four areas. Each discipline shares a common first year with the Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) (see pages 60 65). This gives students maximum exposure to all aspects of the built environment and flexibility to choose the best programme for their own interests and needs. No portfolio is required to get into first year, but selection into second-year programmes is based on academic performance in the first year. Students who successfully complete the first-year BAS are eligible to apply for entry into second-year Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Interior Architecture or Landscape Architecture programmes, or for entry into the second year of the BBSc (see page 60). The breadth of the BAS degree structure means students gain exposure to a variety of subjects, including theory and applications, construction, structures, Pacific architecture, urban design and an introduction to practice and management. SPECIALISATIONS Architecture explores the design of the built world as an expression of culture. Studying architecture is about gaining a breadth of knowledge and developing the skills to creatively apply that knowledge to architectural design situations. Architecture History and Theory is a theory-based major encompassing concepts wider than the professionally orientated practical Architecture major. It focuses on the historical, social, political and critical contexts of how our built and imagined environments come into being. This major is designed for those who are interested in the historical and theoretical concepts that frame the built environment. Interior Architecture deals with our interaction with spaces outside, inside and in-between. The intimate connection and concern with people and their physical, cultural and emotional environments is fundamental. Victoria s interior architects design social, commercial, residential and institutional spaces. Landscape Architecture draws from diverse disciplinary interests in the creation of landscapes that are culturally, socially, economically and environmentally responsive. Design studios provide the environment to explore and synthesise the roles of technology, communication, history and theory. Students will develop an understanding of issues relating to place, scale, landscape processes, time, strategy and synthesis. The degree will provide students with the skills, practical knowledge and theoretical approaches required in the designed environment professions. Depending on their specialisation, successful graduates will have a thorough grounding in a range of subjects across design, technologies, management, history, environmental science, theory and urban design, making them well equipped for a professional career or for continued study and research at postgraduate level. The BAS leads into a two-year Master s-level qualification for students wanting an accredited professional degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture, or a professionally recognised Master of Interior Architecture. Students specialising in Architecture History and Theory may continue their studies with a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and Theory, which leads into the one-year Master of Architecture thesis programme. Progression into these Master s qualifications is on the basis of academic performance. Specialisation Architecture Architecture History and Theory Interior Architecture Landscape Architecture DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Code ARCI AHTY INTA LAND 270 points from the schedule to the BAS Statute. 210 points from courses numbered , including 180 points from the BAS schedule. 75 points from courses numbered from the BAS schedule. For students specialising in Architecture History and Theory, up to 30 points from other degrees may be counted as BAS points. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 139 Vivian Street, Wellington [email protected] 38 Victoria University of Wellington

6 First year (all specialisations) Trimester One (1/3) Trimester Two (2/3) SARC 111 SARC 112 SARC 131 SARC 121 SARC 151 SARC 122* SARC 161 SARC 162 *SARC 122 may be replaced with an elective course of your choice if you have gained a minimum of 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in two of: Calculus, Physics, Statistics. You may also replace SARC 122 with an elective of your choice if you are specialising in Architecture History and Theory or Landscape Architecture, although doing SARC 122 is recommended if you wish to keep your options open to study Architecture or Interior Architecture in the second year. Specialisation in Architecture Second year Third year ARCI 211 SARC 222 ARCI 311 SARC 352 ARCI 212 SARC 223 ARCI 312 SARC 362 ARCI 251 Elective SARC 321 Elective SARC 221 () SARC 351 () Specialisation in Interior Architecture Second year Third year INTA 211 SARC 221 INTA 311 SARC 352 INTA 212 SARC 223 INTA 312 SARC 362 INTA 251 Elective INTA 321 Elective INTA 261 () SARC 323 () Specialisation in Landscape Architecture Second year Third year LAND 211 LAND 251 LAND 311 SARC 352 LAND 212 LAND 261 LAND 312 SARC 362 LAND 221 Elective LAND 321 Elective LAND 222 () SARC 351 () Specialisation in Architecture History and Theory POTENTIAL CAREERS Victoria s architecture programme is recognised nationally and internationally. The BAS specialising in Architecture, along with a Master of Architecture (Professional), fulfils the academic requirements needed to register as an architect with the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) and join the New Zealand Institute of Architects. The BAS specialising in Interior Architecture, along with a Master of Interior Architecture, is internationally recognised through its affiliation with the International Federation of Interior Design/Architecture (IFI). The BAS specialising in Landscape Architecture, along with a Master of Landscape Architecture, is recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) as fulfilling the academic requirements to become a professional landscape architect. As well as working as architects, interior architects and landscape architects, graduates are suited to a range of careers, from project management and theatre design to curatorial work and construction consultancy. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES The BAS leads into Master s programmes in Architecture, Architecture History and Theory, Interior Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Master s students can extend their undergraduate specialisations and pursue other areas within their chosen disciplines that can be supervised by the School of Architecture. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include Calculus, Statistics, Physics, English, Technology, Art, Design or Graphics. If you do not have a minimum of 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in each of two of Calculus, Statistics and/or Physics, you will need to include SARC 122 Introduction to Applied Physics, Numerical Methods and Statistics for Designers in your first-year programme. Second year Third year Two courses from Two courses from ARCI 251 SARC 351 INTA 251 SARC 352 LAND 251 SARC 353 SARC 251 SARC 354 and a further 60 points numbered from courses labelled ARCI, INTA, LAND, SARC, CCDN, ARTH, CLAS or HIST, with at least 30 points at 300 level. 30 points may be substituted for courses from other subjects offered by Victoria University Guide to Undergraduate Study

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8 Ben Hoare Bachelor of Architectural Studies student specialising in Interior Architecture INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT I have always wanted to be an architect. When it came to choosing a university to gain the qualifications, Victoria University was the only choice for me. The idea of studying and living in such a diverse city was exciting and knowing I would study right in the centre of town, at the Te Aro campus, made my mind up. The School is so close to the iconic Cuba Street, which is full of amazing architecture, I couldn t imagine a more inspiring environment to study in. FREEDOM TO DESIGN The BAS at Victoria has exceeded my expectations. I didn t expect to enjoy studying as much as I do! I find the courses extremely interesting and they get more in-depth after each year. The projects are structured but you have the capability to put your own twist on it. Many of the projects have been open to interpretation, which lets you design freely. FIRST YEAR The first year of studying was challenging and a big step up from high school, and also far more rewarding. The amount of effort you had to put in was far more, but it was totally worth it when you got the results. After the first year I chose to specialise in Interior Architecture. This course is more design based and focuses on the interior of spaces. WORK EXPERIENCE Victoria is always keen to help students to obtain jobs when finishing their degree and also to get students work experience while studying. I interned for a construction company in Christchurch, where I aided in the design of a farm house. This project is currently under construction. The University also encourages you to apply for design-related competitions. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE My degree has given me a broader understanding of the world we live in and how what I do can hopefully make a difference and inspire people. The University offers international exchanges to many locations around the world, aimed at broadening your learning. I am keen to do an exchange and meet people studying a similar degree somewhere else in the world. LIVING IN WELLINGTON My favourite thing about Wellington is the art, architecture, food and living so close to the waterfront! Wellington is such a happening city and is constantly evolving. In the weekends I like to head down to the waterfront to the markets. Always love exploring the many clubs, bars and cafés down Courtney Place with my friends on a weekend night too! TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

9 DEGREE EXAMPLES BAS specialising in Architecture Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 SARC 111 SARC 112 ARCI 211 ARCI points ARCI 311 ARCI points SARC 131 SARC 121 ARCI 251 SARC 223 SARC 351 SARC 321 SARC 151 SARC 122 SARC 221 DSDN 144 SARC 362 SARC 352 SARC 161 SARC 162 SARC 222 BILD Core course Specialisation Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 360 BAS specialising in Interior Architecture Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 SARC 111 SARC 112 INTA 211 INTA points INTA 311 INTA points SARC 131 SARC 121 INTA 251 SARC 223 SARC 323 INTA 321 SARC 151 SARC 122 INTA 261 ARTH 114 SARC 362 SARC 352 SARC 161 SARC 162 SARC 221 ARTH points 125 points Core course Specialisation Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: Victoria University of Wellington

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11 Bachelor of Arts The experience of studying for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) wakes your mind up to all kinds of things. It seeds ideas and helps makes sense of the world. Taking a BA at Victoria University of Wellington a globally ranked capital city university offers international opportunities. Wellington is the centre of politics, the base for foreign embassies and the public service, and the home of archives, museums and libraries. Wellington also has thriving digital and film industries. Wellington is a vibrant and creative city rich in music, theatre, art and heritage. The humanities and social sciences have long been considered essential to a well-rounded education. Victoria s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is ranked among the top 100 in the world and ranked first in many fields in the New Zealand university research rankings. The subjects we offer provide fundamental insights into New Zealand s cultural identity, history and origins, and the nature of other societies. 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 where we explore how humans interact with each other, such as Cultural Anthropology, Criminology and Sociology. Victoria is well known for its strengths and breadth in the humanities and social sciences, including a particularly rich languages programme. We encourage you to try a new language, or keep up with one you have learnt before. We also recommend that you try new subjects, as the BA offers many subjects that will be new to you. Choose subjects that are closely related (such as Asian Studies and an Asian language) for a focused, specialised degree or major in one subject that suits your career ambitions, while keeping your passions alive with study in other areas. You can even choose a second major or minor from one of Victoria s other Bachelor s degrees and include it in your BA. Many of our programmes have connections in Wellington that create opportunities for you to engage in during your studies. These include the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Art History, History, Cultural Anthropology, Māori Studies and Pacific Studies), Archives New Zealand (History, Māori Studies, Political Science), Parliament and the Government (Political Science, Sociology/Social Policy, Criminology), New Zealand Film Archive, Weta Workshop (Film and Media Studies) professional and amateur theatre (Theatre) and New Zealand s symphony orchestria (Music). Our teaching is student-focused and provides inspiration for life. It helps you develop flexibility, creativity, imagination and critical and analytical thinking all attributes New Zealand needs. The BA combines well with other degrees. At Victoria, popular choices are BA/LLB, BA/BCom and BA/BSc. These give students a broader view of the social world in which we live. Because a number of courses can be credited to both degrees, it is possible for you to complete two, three-year degrees, in four to five years. Taking a BA is a step towards any number of exciting careers, and the BA at Victoria offers you several co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities that complement the academic knowledge you are developing. The Government s Tertiary Education Strategy recognises the links between tertiary education, a skilled workforce and a thriving economy, and a BA at Victoria encourages you to consider how what you 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. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Level 4, Murphy Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington [email protected] 44 Victoria University of Wellington

12 MAJORS Subject Art History Asian Studies Chinese Classical Studies Criminology Cultural Anthropology Development Studies* Economics* Education Education and Psychology* English Literature Film French Geography* German Greek History International Relations Italian Japanese Latin Linguistics Māori Resource Management Māori Studies Mathematics* Media Studies Modern Language Studies Music# Pacific Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology* Public Policy* Religious Studies Samoan Studies/Fa asāmoa Sociology Spanish Te Reo Māori Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)** Theatre Major code ARTH ASIA CHIN CLAS CRIM CUAN DEVE ECON EDUC EDPS ENGL FILM FREN GEOG GERM GREE HIST INTP ITAL JAPA LATI LING MREM MAOR MATH MDIA MLST MUSC PASI PHIL POLS PSYC PUBL RELI SAMO SOSC SPAN TREO TSOL THEA POTENTIAL CAREERS We encourage you to choose subjects you are interested in, and enjoy the journey and the career paths this opens. The career opportunities for Humanities and Social Sciences graduates are varied. BA graduates 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. Whether it be as a policy analyst, journalist, teacher, translator, diplomat, artist, market researcher, social worker, librarian, criminologist or aid worker, a BA is suited to hundreds of careers. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES A BA can lead to further study in Victoria s Honours, Master s and PhD programmes in a wide range of subject areas. We also offer a number of specialist graduate and postgraduate diplomas. SCHOOL SUBJECTS Any BA major can be started from an introductory level 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. Other subjects (not majors) Creative Writing (minor) Museum and Heritage Studies New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Studies (minor)** Social Policy (minor) Text Technologies Writing (Academic and Professional) *If your major is in one of these subject areas, you will be required to complete only 180 points from the non-starred subject areas. #Inclusion in Part A of the BA schedule subject to approval. **Subject to approval. Guide to Undergraduate Study

13 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Maximum of 180 points at 100 level. Minimum of 180 points at 200/300 level required (three years of fulltime study). 75 points at 300 level required. No course numbered may be counted towards more than one major or minor. At least 240 points must be in subjects from Part A of the schedule to the BA Statute. These are the non-starred majors and subjects listed on page 45. The exception is if you choose a starred major (listed in Part B of the BA Statute; for example, Psychology). In this case, you need to take only 180 points in Part A subjects (but you must still take at least 360 points in total). All BA students must complete major requirements in at least one listed major (see page 45). As long as your first major is a non-starred major, you can include a second major in your BA from any Victoria undergraduate degree (up to 1). You must confirm the requirements with your student adviser. Each subject has specific courses you need to take to meet the requirements of a major and involves in-depth study to 300 level. If you are not sure which subject to choose as your major, you can include a number of different options in your first year, and make a more specific choice in your second year. Many students major in two subjects in the BA. A BA double major is achieved by completing the full major requirements for two subjects. Your degree certificate will say Bachelor of Arts in X and Y. BA students may also select up to two minors in undergraduate subject areas offered by the University for the BA, BAS, BCom, BDI, BSc and BTM degrees and not taken as a major or from additional minor subject areas listed in these degree statutes. A minor comprises at least 60 points from the relevant subject area at 200 level or above, of which at least 15 points must be at 300 level and not counted towards a major or another minor. Many courses have specific prerequisites, so you will normally need to start studying subjects you wish to minor in during your first year go to for details. If you are considering a second major taught by another faculty or adding a minor to your BA, you must contact your student adviser for degree-planning advice. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are the requirements for a major; statutory requirements are listed in the Victoria University Calendar. Several majors are currently subject to approval or under review. Check the major requirements on our website before enrolling in In most cases, but not all, the courses listed in (a) of the major requirements below are what you need to take in your first year. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, look in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). Art History (ARTH) a. 40 points from ARTH b. 40 points from ARTH c. 40 points from ARTH d. 20 further points from ARTH or approved substitute Asian Studies (ASIA) a. ASIA 101 and a further 20 approved 100-level points b. ASIA 201 and a further 20 approved 200-level points c. ASIA 301 and a further 20 approved 300-level points Chinese (CHIN) a. CHIN 101 and 102 and CHIN 112 b. CHIN 211 and 212 and either ASIA 208 or 20 further points from CHIN c. CHIN 311 and 312 and 20 further points from CHIN Classical Studies (CLAS) a. 40 points from CLAS b. 40 points from CLAS c. 40 points from CLAS d. 20 further points from CLAS Note: One 100-level CLAS course may be replaced by one of LATI 103 or LATI 213 or GREE 112. Criminology (CRIM) a. CRIM 111 b. CRIM 212 and from CRIM or SACS 201 c. CRIM 326 and 40 points from CRIM Cultural Anthropology (CUAN) a. ANTH 101 and 102 b. 40 points from ANTH c. 40 points from ANTH Victoria University of Wellington

14 Development Studies* (DEVE) a. GEOG 112, 212, 312, 316 b. Five further approved courses with significant relevance to Development Studies or Development Studies content comprising: (i) one regional and one subject-based course at 100 level** (ii) one regional and one subject-based course at 200 level (iii) at least from 300-level courses This major requires careful planning. We recommend you look at the Geography, Environmental and Development Studies undergraduate prospectus, available at **See page 137. Economics* (ECON) a. ECON 130, 141, QUAN 102 or (MATH 177 or STAT 131/193), QUAN 111 or (MATH 141/142, 151) b. ECON 201 and 202; one of (ECON 211, 212, FINA 201, MATH 277, QUAN 201, 203, STAT 231, 233) c. Any three courses from (ECON , FINA 304, FINA 306, PUBL 303) Education^ (EDUC) a. EDUC 101, 141 b. 40 points from EDUC c. 40 points from EDUC ; and d. a further from EDUC ^Subject to approval. Education and Psychology*^ (EDPS) a. EDUC 141; PSYC 121 or 122; STAT 193 b. EDUC 243 and 244; PSYC 232; 15 further points from PSYC c. from EDUC ; PSYC 325 d. 15 further points from EDUC or PSYC Note: This major meets the requirements for progression to the BA(Hons) EDUC but not the BSc(Hons) PSYC. Students are not able to do a double major in Education and Psychology (EDPS) and Psychology (PSYC) or Education and Psychology (EDPS) and Education (EDUC). ^Subject to approval. English Literature (ENGL) a. 40 points from ENGL b. ENGL 201; 40 further points from ENGL c. from ENGL ; 40 further points from ENGL Note: The head of school may approve the substitution of one CREW course at either 200 or 300 level towards the ENGL major. Film (FILM) a. FILM 101 and FILM 102 b. 40 points from FILM c. 40 points from FILM d. 20 further points from FILM , or an approved alternative French (FREN) a. FREN 101 and FREN 102** b. FREN 104 c. FREN 201 and FREN 202 and 20 further points from FREN d. FREN 301 and FREN 302 and 20 further points from FREN **Requirement (a) will be waived for students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent). Geography* (GEOG) a. GEOG/ESCI 111, GEOG 112, GEOG/ENVI 114, STAT 193 or equivalent b. GEOG 215, 217; one of (GEOG 212, 214, 216, 222) c. GEOG 324, 325; 40 further 300-level GEOG points of which at least must be from (GEOG , 320) German (GERM) a. GERM 103, 104** b. GERM 114 c. GERM 217, 218 and 20 further points from GERM d. GERM 314 and 40 further points from GERM **Requirement (a) will be waived for students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent). Greek (GREE) a. CLAS 104 and 40 points from GREE b. 40 points from GREE c. 40 points from GREE History (HIST) a. 40 points from HIST , CLAS 104, 105 b. 40 points from HIST , CLAS 207, 208 c. 60 points from HIST , CLAS 307, 308 d. At least 100 of the above points must be from HIST , of which at least 40 points must be from HIST International Relations (INTP) a. INTP 113 and from POLS b. from INTP , HIST 249, PHIL 264, POLS 203, 205, 208, 212; and 20 further points from INTP , POLS , HIST 249, PHIL 264, PUBL 202 or 206 c. from INTP , HIST 336, POLS 378, 383; and 20 further points from INTP , HIST 336, POLS , MAOR 316 or PUBL 304 Note: Students wishing to take a double major in POLS and INTP must complete at least 10 POLS and INTP courses; normally one POLS and one INTP course at 100 level, two POLS and two INTP courses at 200 level and two POLS and two INTP courses at 300 level. Italian (ITAL) a. ITAL 114 and 115 b. ITAL 215, 216 and 20 further points from ITAL c. ITAL 315, 316 and 20 further points from ITAL Guide to Undergraduate Study

15 Japanese (JAPA) a. JAPA 111 and JAPA 112** b. JAPA 113 c. JAPA 204 and JAPA 205 and 20 further points from JAPA d. JAPA 304 and JAPA 305 and 20 further points from JAPA **Requirement (a) will be waived for students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent). Latin (LATI) a. CLAS 105, LATI 103**, LATI 104 b. 40 points from LATI ^ c. 40 points from LATI **With approval, 20 further points from CLAS (with the exception of CLAS 105) may be included instead of LATI 103. ^Students approved to begin at 200 level are required to do 40 further points from LATI Linguistics (LING) a. LING 111 b. LING 221, 227 and 228 c. 40 points from LING Māori Resource Management (MREM) a. MAOR 123 and 40 points from (MAOR 101, 102, 111, 112) b. 40 points from MAOR 202, 203 or 217 c. MAOR 301 and one of (MAOR 302, 316) Māori Studies (MAOR) a. MAOR 111, 112 and 123 b. MAOR 211 and 221 and from MAOR c. MAOR 313 and from MAOR Mathematics* (MATH) a. MATH 142, 151 and 161 b. 60 points from MATH c. 60 further points from MATH Media Studies (MDIA) a. 40 points from MDIA b. 40 points from MDIA c. 40 points from MDIA d. 20 further points from MDIA Modern Language Studies (MLST) a. Either CHIN 101, 102, or FREN 101, 102, or GERM 103, 104, or ITAL 114, 115, or JAPA 111, 112, or MAOR 111, 112, or SAMO 101, 102, or SPAN 111, 112 b. Either CHIN 211, 212, or FREN 201, 202, or GERM 217, 218, or ITAL 215, 216, or JAPA 204, 205, or MAOR 211, 221, or SAMO 201, 202, or SPAN 215, 216 c. Either CHIN 311, 312, or FREN 301, 302, or GERM 315, 316 or 320, 321, or ITAL 315, 316, or JAPA 304, 305, or MAOR 311, 321, or SAMO 301, 302, or SPAN 315, 316 d. LING 111 and 40 points from LING Music^ (MUSC) a. MUSC 160** b. from MUSC and at least 15 further points from MUSC , CMPO 101, 130, 181, PERF 151 c. from MUSC and at least 15 further points from MUSC , CMPO 210, 211, 230, , PERF d. from MUSC and from MUSC , CMPO 310, 311, 315, , PERF e. at least 15 further points from courses listed under (c) and (d) ^Inclusion in Part A of the BA schedule subject to approval. **Requirement (a) will be waived for students who have either attained Grade V Theory (Trinity, ABRSM or AMEB) or who can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of music theory through a placement examination, but in these cases students are required to take a substitute 20-point course from MUSC Note: Students need to be aware of prerequisite and co-requisite requirements when selecting their courses. Pacific Studies (PASI) a. PASI 101, 201, 202 and 301 b. in Samoan, Māori or French language c. 40 further approved 200- or 300-level points with significant content in Pacific Studies, at least 20 of which shall be at 300 level Philosophy (PHIL) a. 40 points from PHIL b. 40 points from PHIL , INTP 261, POLS 269 c. 60 points from PHIL , POLS 362 Political Science (POLS) a. from POLS and 20 further points from either INTP or POLS b. from POLS , INTP 201, 250, 261, PHIL 264, PUBL 202 or 206, and 20 further points from, POLS , HIST 249, INTP , PHIL 264, PUBL 202 or 206 c. from POLS , INTP 301, 351, 365, PHIL 303, MAOR 316 or PUBL 304, and a further from POLS , HIST 336, INTP , PHIL 303, MAOR 316 or PUBL 304 Note: Students wishing to take a double major in POLS and INTP must complete at least 10 POLS and INTP courses; normally one POLS and one INTP course at 100 level, two POLS and two INTP courses at 200 level and two POLS and two INTP courses at 300 level. 48 Victoria University of Wellington

16 Psychology* (PSYC) a. PSYC 121, 122, STAT 193 b. PSYC 232; 45 further 200-level PSYC points c. PSYC 325; 45 further 300-level PSYC points Note: Students are not able to do a double major in Education and Psychology (EDPS) and Psychology (PSYC) or Education and Psychology (EDPS) and Education (EDUC). Public Policy # * (PUBL) a. PUBL 201^; at least 35 further points from PUBL b. PUBL 306; 20 further points from PUBL # Subject to review. ^The prerequisite for PUBL 201 is one course from ECON 130, POLS 111, PUBL 113 or at least 35 approved points. Te Reo Māori (TREO) a. MAOR 101 and 102** b. MAOR 111 and 112 c. MAOR 211 and 221 d. MAOR 311, 321 and 322 **Requirement (a) will be waived for students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent). Theatre (THEA) a. THEA 101 and 113 b. from THEA 203, 204; and 40 further points from THEA , ENGL 208 c. 40 points from THEA Religious Studies (RELI) 1 from RELI including: a. 40 points from RELI b. RELI 335 and 20 further points from RELI Samoan Studies/Fa asāmoa (SAMO) a. SAMO 101, 102 and 111 b. SAMO 201 and 202 c. SAMO 301 and 302 Sociology (SOSC) a. SOSC 111 and 112 b. 40 points from SOSC , SACS 201, 202 c. 40 points from SOSC , SPOL 306 Spanish (SPAN) a. SPAN 111, 112** b. SPAN 113 c. SPAN 215, 216 and 20 further points from SPAN d. SPAN 315, 316 and 20 further points from SPAN **Requirement (a) will be waived for students who have the appropriate NCEA Level 3 requirements (or equivalent). Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)^ (TSOL) a. in a language other than English or an equivalent secondlanguage learning experience b. LING 101 or 111 c. LALS 201, TSOL 202 and 203 d. TSOL 301 and 302 ^Subject to approval. Guide to Undergraduate Study

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18 SURROUNDED BY CREATIVITY Sophia Enright Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Ruanui Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Media Studies and Philosophy As I aspired to be a journalist since I was little, Victoria was the obvious choice for me, with its notoriously strong Media Studies programme and surrounded by the creative, vibrant atmosphere of Wellington. After talking with some staff members, and getting some really friendly feedback, I made the decision to move here and pursue my aspirations. CONTEMPORARY AND RELEVANT Doing a BA really helps you to branch out, studying and developing skills for subjects that really ignite your passion. The skills you learn are extremely applicable in the workforce and academia, and it really helps you mature with your degree. It s great for creative people who really want to apply themselves academically, with contemporary and relevant topics. WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE There are many different opportunities at Victoria, and it s really easy to join in! This trimester, I m mentoring students in Te Pūtahi Atawhai it s got a very welcoming and relaxing atmosphere for Māori and Pasifika students. I m also planning to do the BA Internship, and looking forward to applying the skills I ve learnt through my degree in practice. It s a great chance to network and get out in the real world for some invaluable career experience. TAKE YOUR TIME My advice to new students is to study what you re really passionate about it s okay to take your time deciding what you want to be. Being around other new students, all in the same boat, really helped me to focus and enjoy my studies, and to become aware of ways I could boost my potential. Don t be shy to ask for support or help from places like VUWSA and Mauri Ora, that s what they re here for! MUSIC, ARTS AND THEATRE My favourite thing about Wellington is how communal and vibrant the city is. There s always lots to do, and everything is very accessible since it s a close and compact place. There are tons of other young people and students around, and people tend to be very friendly. It definitely feels like a student town, and the music, arts and theatre scenes are amazing! OBJECTIVE PERSPECTIVE One of the best parts about studying humanities is the ability to analyse other world views and develop a more objective perspective on things. Studying Philosophy has shaped the process of my thoughts, establishing a wider perception of things around me, along with an improved capacity for quicker critical analysis. Through Media Studies, I have learnt to analyse the consistent flows of information around me, and the intricate, various spheres of the media. REALISING MY POTENTIAL My plans for the future are to be a journalist or research analyst and being able to travel and use my passions for photography and writing. I am aware there is still a long way to go in order to realise my dreams. However, Victoria has helped me feel a lot closer to realising my own potential and affirming my passion for writing. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

19 DEGREE EXAMPLES BA majoring in English Literature and Political Science, with a minor in Classical Studies Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 INTP/POLS 100 level POLS 100 level POLS 200 level POLS/INTP 200 level CLAS 200 level CLAS 300 level ENGL 100 level ENGL 100 level ENGL 201 ENGL 200 level ENGL ENGL 300 level CLAS 100 level CLAS 100 level ENGL 200 level CLAS 200 level POLS 300 level ENGL 300 level POLS 300 level points First major Second major Minor Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 380 BA majoring in Sociology and Information Systems Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 SOSC 111 SOSC 112 SOSC 200 level SOSC 200 level SOSC 300 level SOSC 300 level INFO 101 INFO 141 INFO 201 INFO 232 INFO 300 level INFO 395 ANTH 101 ANTH 102 INFO 241 SOSC 200 level SOSC 300 level INFO 300 level INFO 151 ANTH 200 level INTP points 125 points 125 points First major Second major Minor Total points required: 360 Total points completed: Victoria University of Wellington

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21 Bachelor of Biomedical Science Have you ever wondered why we age, what causes cancer or how you inherited your mum s eyes and your dad s height? Biomedical Science answers these questions, and more. A combination of bio (meaning life or living organisms) and medical (the practice of medicine), Biomedical Science is an exciting, wide-reaching and rapidly developing discipline focusing on the relationships between humans, health and disease. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBmedSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree, offering courses to equip students with a fundamental understanding of modern molecular and cell biology relevant to the clinical practices of current health services, including human genetics, immunology, biological and medicinal chemistry and physiology and environmental health. Students look at real-life health and medical issues such as new diseases, old diseases that resist treatment, the role of molecular biology in health, drug design and clinical testing. The programme covers the entirety of human life, from reproduction to ageing, including microbiology and pharmacology. The BBmedSc can be the first step towards a career in medicine and other health-related careers, including health research. Our staff undertake research with organisations including the Wellington School of Medicine, Wellington medical laboratories and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, located on Victoria s Kelburn campus. This real-world research provides a context for the BBmedSc programme, and ensures our students face those intriguing questions underpinning human health. MAJORS In your first year, you ll study a core programme of human biology, human disease, cell biology, chemistry, psychology and statistics. In years two and three, you ll study courses specific to your major. Human Genetics covers all aspects of the science of human genetics, including the study of the human genome and the treatment of disease and illness of a genetic origin. This major is for those with an interest in areas such as genetic counselling, syndromes and diseases of genetic origin, human fertility and ageing. Molecular Pathology provides an introduction to the molecular basis of disease. The emphasis is on the metabolic and other changes that occur when humans succumb to illnesses. This major will suit students interested in the relationship between health and disease, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and forensics. Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry focuses on all aspects of chemistry in relation to our bodies, including modern chemical methods for the synthesis of drugs and how they are used to treat disease. This major is appropriate for students interested in both chemistry and biology. Major Human Genetics Molecular Pathology Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Code HGEN MOLP MPMC Maximum of 180 points at 100 level allowed. Electives may be chosen from any other first degree to make up 360 points. For entry-level requirements for 100-level Science courses, see the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). First-year students need to take the 100-level core courses (right), plus any additional 100-level courses required for their chosen major. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, look at the subjects and courses pages (from page 122) or use the course finder at TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF SCIENCE Level 1, Cotton Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington [email protected] 54 Victoria University of Wellington

22 Part 1: Core courses, all majors At 100 level At 200 level BIOL 111 BIOL 241, 243, 244 BMSC 114, 117 CHEM 114 PSYC 122 One of STAT 193 or MATH 141 Part 2: Major in Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry At 100 level At 200 level At 300 level CHEM 115 CHEM 201, 205 BMSC 335, 354, CHEM 301, further points from 300-level BIOL, BMSC, BTEC or CHEM courses Part 2: Major in Human Genetics At 100 level At 200 level At 300 level BMSC 116 BIOL 252 BMSC 339, 343, BIOL 340. At least 20 further points from 200- or 300-level BIOL, BMSC or BTEC courses An additional 20 points from 300-level BMSC courses POTENTIAL CAREERS BBmedSc graduates have the knowledge base to move into a variety of biomedical-related fields, such as genetic counselling or management, and the pharmaceutical industry although further qualifications or accreditation may be required after completion of your degree. Further study can be undertaken in Victoria s BBmedSc(Hons), Master of Biomedical Science and PhD programmes. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Further study can be undertaken through Victoria s Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours, Master of Biomedical Science, Master of Clinical Immunology* and Master of Drug Discovery and Development*. The degree provides an excellent base for study at medical school or for postgraduate biological science, medical and paramedical training programmes. *Subject to approval. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS It is useful to have studied Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. A summer course is available for students without the required background in Chemistry (see the preparation over summer information, page 26). Part 2: Major in Molecular Pathology At 100 level At 200 level At 300 level BMSC 116 BIOL 252 BMSC 301, 323, 334, 335, BIOL 340 Guide to Undergraduate Study

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24 PERSONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Jodie Chandler Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours student I chose Victoria mainly because of Wellington city. I wanted to study outside Auckland, where I m from, and have new experiences from moving out of home. After visiting Victoria and looking at the programme, I knew I would enjoy it. Biomedical Science is a relatively small programme and this means smaller classes and a more efficient, personal learning environment. PERSONALISE YOUR PROGRAMME The breadth at which the degree offers is large, and how the degree is structured means that you can choose your subjects year to year and amend it easily depending on the courses you have enjoyed most. You can create a personalised degree right from the beginning. THEORY AND PRACTICE The lecturers are great, the amount of knowledge you can accumulate over a short three years is astounding. People are so friendly and easy to approach if you ever have questions. The interactive laboratory classes are useful for applying the theoretical knowledge you learn in lectures in a practical way. MAKING CONNECTIONS Making friends who have the same interests and goals was fantastic. I was able to form a network, where we all helped each other along in our studies. Victoria also gave me the means to meet my potential to be accepted into the Honours programme, which is something I would not have achieved without the help of peers and staff. The Honours group is small and close-knit and it s an environment that exposes you to all sorts of people. For example, I plan to take a course based at Wellington Hospital, where clinicians teach the course. Without Victoria, I would not have been able to form these connections and make contacts to help me in future endeavours. TRANSFERABLE SKILLS I have gained an ability to always look at the bigger picture. How is what I am learning about affecting the world? How can I use what I am learning about in a practical way? I have gained skills to critically think about what I am learning, and distinguish between information that is necessary, and information that is only fluff. This is a skill that s useful in all areas of life from an academic setting to a commercial setting, and even in your personal life. FUTURE PLANS A goal of mine is to educate more people about the basics of science. The media and social networks are constantly skewing scientific results and spreading information that is not true. If a greater percentage of the population understood some of the fundamental ideas in the biomedical field we would be a society that is much better off. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

25 DEGREE EXAMPLES BBmedSc majoring in Human Genetics Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 BIOL 114 BIOL 111 BIOL 244 BIOL 241 BIOL 340 BMSC 339 CHEM 114 BMSC 117 BIOL 252 BIOL 243 BMSC 343 BMSC 300 level BMSC 116 PSYC 122 Elective Elective BTEC 301 BIOL 300 level Elective STAT 193 Elective points 1 Core course Major Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 370 BBMedSc majoring in Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 BIOL 114 BIOL 111 BIOL 244 BIOL 241 BMSC 335 BMSC 354 STAT 193 BMSC 117 Elective BIOL 243 CHEM 301 BMSC 300 level CHEM 114 PSYC 122 Elective CHEM 201 CHEM 305 Elective Elective CHEM 115 CHEM 205 Elective Core course Major Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: Victoria University of Wellington

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27 Bachelor of Building Science The quality of our buildings is vital to our economy, our lifestyle and our environment. Building scientists contribute to the development of a more enjoyable, safer, stronger, healthier, more comfortable, more durable and more sustainable built environment. They understand the human, environmental and construction issues in buildings. Building Science has been taught at the School of Architecture since 1975 and Victoria University is an international leader in the field. Our programme has evolved into the country s leading programme devoted to the science of building construction and practice. At Victoria, the Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree in which you can specialise in Project Management or Sustainable Engineering Systems, or both. These specialisations have been developed in response to the evolving needs of the building industry. You will study building construction and sustainability in relation to the built environment to promote the construction of durable, healthy and economical buildings, while being aware of architectural design issues. Graduates have expertise in the science, technology and economics of building and an understanding of architecture. Their combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience meets an urgent need for building science professionals. In your first year, you study core courses alongside students in the first year of the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS). This maximises your exposure to all aspects of built environments and is designed to increase your awareness of the different disciplines contributing to it. In the following two years you will study core Building Science topics, including construction, structures, environmental science, systems and management. At the end of the three years study you will have knowledge and skills to either begin a satisfying career in some aspect of the building industry or to continue your study at postgraduate level. The BBSc leads into the two-year Master of Building Science (MBSc) qualification for students who wish to become professionally recognised building scientists, sustainable engineers or project managers. SPECIALISATIONS Project Management involves the study of the logistics surrounding the built environment, processes involved in building construction, financial and project management methods and construction laws. Sustainable Engineering Systems is the study and performance simulation of environmental engineering systems and sustainability at both the building and urban level. Students develop appropriate design systems to address the quality of built environments from heating and lighting to air quality and acoustics, while incorporating the efficient use of sustainable materials and building resources. Specialisation Building Project Management Building Sustainable Engineering Systems Code BILD SSEG TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 139 Vivian Street, Wellington [email protected] 60 Victoria University of Wellington

28 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: points from the schedules to the BBSc Statute or the BAS Statute. 210 points from courses numbered , including 180 points from the BBSc or BAS schedules. 90 points from courses numbered from the BBSc or BAS schedules. First year (both specialisations) Trimester One (1/3) Trimester Two (2/3) SARC 111 SARC 121 SARC 131 SARC 122* SARC 151 SARC 162 SARC 161 Elective () *SARC 122 may be replaced with an elective course of your choice if you have gained a minimum of 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in each of two of: Calculus, Physics, Statistics. Specialisation in Sustainable Engineering Systems Second year Third year BILD 251 BILD 322 SARC 221 BILD 364 SARC 222 SARC 321 SARC 223 SARC 362 BILD 231 BILD 321 BILD 232 BILD 331 Two electives* Two electives* *Students wanting both specialisations may replace the second- and thirdyear electives with BILD 261, 262, 361 and 362. 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 project management, sustainable engineering, building research and development, lighting, heating and acoustics. The BBSc, together with an MBSc, fulfils the academic requirements for professional membership of the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB). POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES A BBSc leads to postgraduate study in the two-year MBSc programme. Master s students can extend their undergraduate specialisation in Project Management or Sustainable Engineering Systems, or in the second year undertake a thesis topic in lighting, energy analysis or another area that can be supervised by the School of Architecture. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include Mathematics (preferably Calculus), Physics, English, Technology, Statistics, Design or Graphics. If you do not have a minimum of 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in each of two of the following subjects Calculus, Statistics or Physics you will need to include SARC 122 Introduction to Applied Physics, Numerical Methods and Statistics for Designers in your first-year programme. Specialisation in Project Management Second year Third year BILD 251 BILD 322 SARC 221 BILD 364 SARC 222 SARC 321 SARC 223 SARC 362 BILD 261 BILD 361 BILD 262 BILD 362 Two electives* Two electives* *Students wanting both specialisations may replace the second- and thirdyear electives with BILD 231, 232, 321 and 331. Guide to Undergraduate Study

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30 Esther-Grace Reid Bachelor of Building Science student specialising in Project Management and Sustainable Engineering Systems COMMON FIRST YEAR I chose Victoria because I liked the idea of having a common first year, providing students with the opportunity to choose their path at the end of the year. The common first year of Architecuture and Building Science had papers that looked at each discipline in detail to help us make an informed decision about the direction of our study. A VARIETY OF CAREERS I decided to go into Building Science after doing the common BAS/BBSc first year. I loved the detail and the ability to develop and use my leadership skills within the industry. I was also attracted by the variety of careers that I can go into project management, facilities management, asset management, quantity surveying and sustainable engineering design are just some of the options. ALUMNI AS MENTORS This year I joined Victoria s Alumni as Mentors programme. The programme matches students with mentors who are graduates of their degree. I m looking forward to the chance to speak to someone who has done my degree and can provide tips for my career. I think it is great how Victoria has opportunities to help students get prepared for their careers with personal advice from students who have already gone down the path. OCEAN AND HILLS Wellington is a great city. I love the culture, amazing coffee and views. We have the best of both worlds, being close to the ocean and having hills nearby, which means you have the city experience but can disappear from the city if need be. I love the arts nature of our city with so many amazing scupltures and designs, and our amazing pop-up spaces. LIMITED RESOURCES My first year was challenging, but totally worth it. I made some amazing friends who continue to encourage me, and I in turn am able to encourage them. My studies provide a better understanding of the construction world and also a better understanding of ways we can use our limited resources. The world needs alternative energy options and ways to improve water sanitation and we get our minds opened up to the amazing opportunities out there to make a difference. BEYOND GRADUATION When I finish my degree, I am planning on getting experience in a firm where I can implement the skills I have learnt. In the future, I would love to be able to make a difference in places where housing is unaffordable and people cannot get the resources to even find a place to live. My skills from Victoria will help me to participate with communities and help meet their needs to improve the conditions in which they live. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

31 DEGREE EXAMPLES BBSc specialising in Project Management Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 SARC 111 SARC 121 SARC 221 BILD 251 BILD 364 BILD 322 SARC 131 SARC 122 SARC 222 SARC 223 SARC 362 SARC 321 SARC 151 SARC 162 BILD 261 BILD 262 BILD 361 BILD 362 SARC 161 GEOG 114 GEOG 111 MGMT 101 MGMT 206 GEOG Core course Specialisation Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 360 BBSc specialising in Sustainable Engineering Systems Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 SARC 111 SARC 121 SARC 221 BILD 251 BILD 364 BILD 322 SARC 131 SARC 122 SARC 222 SARC 223 SARC 362 SARC 321 SARC 151 SARC 162 BILD 231 BILD 232 BILD 331 BILD 321 SARC 161 PHYS 131 MATH 151 PHYS 115 ECEN 202 ECEN Core course Specialisation Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 360 If completing both specialisations for the BBSc, no elective courses are required. 64 Victoria University of Wellington

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33 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 is one of just 67 business schools worldwide to hold the triple crown of international accreditations of EQUIS ( AACSB (Business) ( and AMBA ( This means our programmes are certified by three international organisations as delivering business-related qualifications meeting international standards in quality 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. Victoria Business School is the first in New Zealand to have obtained accreditation from AACSB in both Business and Accounting; very few business schools worldwide hold this distinguished hallmark of excellence. The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a three-year undergraduate degree. The degree benefits from its capital city location in the nation s administrative hub. Victoria Business School is housed at the Pipitea campus in the central business district, across the road from Parliament. First-year courses are taught at the Kelburn campus, but students are based at Pipitea campus for subsequent years. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Minimum of 180 points at 200 level or above. Minimum of 75 points at 300 level. Minimum of 210 points from the schedule to the BCom Statute. The BCom core must be included. Note: Students doing the ACCY, COML, HRIR, IBUS, MGMT, MARK or TAXN majors for the BA or BSc degree must include the entire BCom core. However, that is not the case for the ECON, FINA, INFO or PUBL majors. The entire BCom core is not required for a minor in any commerce subjects. In your first year, you would normally take about 1 (typically, four 15-point courses in each of the first and second trimesters), usually comprising the seven core courses and one elective course. It is not necessary to take all core courses in your first year, although you are required to include FCOM 111. You may need to replace some of the others with 100-level prerequisites needed to advance in certain subjects (eg. second BCom majors or majors for other degrees). It may also be possible to do some core courses during Trimester Three. In addition to its own teaching staff, the University uses the expertise of professionals working at the highest levels of business and government. Wellington s private- and public-sector organisations provide a wealth of research opportunities. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO VICTORIA BUSINESS SCHOOL Ground floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Wellington [email protected] 66 Victoria University of Wellington

34 MAJORS Subject Major code Accounting ACCY Actuarial Science ACTS Commercial Law COML Economics ECON Finance FINA Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations HRIR Information Systems INFO International Business IBUS Management MGMT Marketing MARK Public Policy PUBL Taxation TAXN Another BCom subject (not a major) Econometrics THE BCOM CORE Course code ACCY 111* ECON 130 FCOM 111** INFO 101 MARK 101 MGMT 101 QUAN 102 Course title Accounting (or ACCY 130 Accounting for Decision Making) Microeconomic Principles Government, Law and Business Foundations of Information Systems Principles of Marketing Introduction to Management Statistics for Business *Students who are considering advancing in Accounting or Taxation should take ACCY 111. Other students can take ACCY 130 (a more applied course) instead. POTENTIAL CAREERS A BCom degree leads to a diverse range of public- and private-sector careers, including accounting, banking, e-commerce, finance, marketing, human resource management, information systems, international business and economics. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Victoria has a range of postgraduate options, including Honours, Master s and PhD programmes for BCom students wishing to continue their studies. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Statistics, Calculus and essay-based subjects such as English and History. **FCOM 111 should be included in the first year of study. Guide to Undergraduate Study

35 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS All BCom students must satisfy the requirements of at least one major subject from the list on page 67. Consult the relevant programme director for details on possible substitutes. BCom students may obtain a minor in up to two undergraduate subject areas (from the BCom, BA or BSc) not taken as major subjects by including in their course of study at least 60 points from the corresponding major requirements at 200 level or above, with at least at 300 level. Many courses have specific prerequisites, so you will normally need to begin studying subjects you wish to minor in during your first year consult the course finder at No 300-level course may be counted towards two minors or towards a major and a minor. Accounting (ACCY) First-year students should include ACCY 001, ACCY 111 and ECON 130. ECON 141, QUAN 102 and QUAN 111 are also recommended. a. FINA 101 (or 201 or 211) b. ACCY 223, 225, 231, COML 203, 204, TAXN 201 c. ACCY 302, 308, 330 Actuarial Science (ACTS) a. ACCY 111, ECON 130, ECON 141, MATH 142, 151, 177 b. ECON 201, FINA 201, FINA 202, MATH 277 c. ACTS 301, (FINA 306 or 307), STAT 335; one further course from (ECON 301, 314, 339, FINA 305, 306, 307, MATH 377, STAT 332, 393) Commercial Law (COML) a. COML 203, 204, one course from (COML 205, 206, TAXN 201) b. COML 310; two further courses from COML * *One of these may be replaced by an approved course from TAXN Economics (ECON) First-year students should include ECON 130, ECON 141, QUAN 102 and QUAN 111. a. ECON 130, 141, QUAN 102 (or MATH 177 or STAT 131/193), QUAN 111 (or MATH 141/142, 151) b. ECON 201, 202; one of (ECON 211, 212, FINA 201, MATH 277, QUAN 201, 203, STAT 231, 233) c. Three courses from (ECON , FINA 304, 306, PUBL 303) Finance (FINA) First-year students should include ECON 130, ECON 141, QUAN 102 and QUAN 111. a. ECON 130, 141, QUAN 102 (or MATH 177 or STAT 131/193), QUAN 111 (or MATH 141/142, 151) b. FINA 201, 202; one of (ACCY 231, ECON 201, 202, FINA 203, MATH 277, QUAN 201, 203, STAT 231, 233) c. Three courses from (ACCY 306, FINA ) Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRIR) First-year students should include MGMT 101. a. HRIR 201, MGMT 202 b. HRIR 320; three further courses from HRIR c. One further course from COML 302, ECON 333, HRIR , MGMT Information Systems (INFO) First-year students should include INFO 101, 141 and INFO 151. a. INFO 141, 151 b. Three courses from INFO c. INFO 320 or 395; two further courses from INFO International Business (IBUS) First-year students should consider taking a language or culture course in the first year. a. IBUS 201, 205, 212, 305, 312, one course from (IBUS , MARK 302) b level ASIA, CHIN, EURO, FREN, GERM, ITAL, JAPA, PASI or SPAN points or ASIA 201, 202 or 203, or an approved substitute Management (MGMT) First-year students should include MGMT 101 a. MGMT 202, 205, 206 b. MGMT 320; three further courses from MGMT Marketing (MARK) First-year students should include MARK 101 and QUAN 102. a. MARK 201, 202, 203 b. MARK 301, 303 c. Two further courses from (MARK , COML 308) Public Policy* (PUBL) First-year students should include PUBL 113 (recommended) or POLS 111. a. PUBL 201; two further courses from PUBL b. PUBL 306; one further course from PUBL *Subject to review. Taxation (TAXN) First-year students should include ACCY 111. a. ACCY 231, COML 203, 204, TAXN 201 b. TAXN 301; two further courses from TAXN Victoria University of Wellington

36 DEGREE EXAMPLES BCom majoring in Accounting and Taxation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 FCOM 111 MARK 101 ACCY 223 ACCY 225 ACCY 302 ACCY 308 ECON 130 ECON 141 ACCY 231 COML 204 TAXN 301 ACCY 330 ACCY INFO 101 FINA 201 TAXN 201 TAXN 303 TAXN 304 QUAN 102 QUAN 111 COML 203 MGMT 101 Elective Elective Core course First major Second major Recommended elective Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 360 BCom majoring in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, with minors in Marketing and Psychology Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 FCOM 111 ACCY 130 HRIR 201 PSYC 221 HRIR 302 HRIR 304 ECON 130 MGMT 101 MGMT 202 PSYC 235 HRIR 303 HRIR 320 MARK 101 QUAN 102 MARK 201 MARK 202 PSYC 333 MGMT 318 PSYC 121 INFO 101 PSYC 232 MARK 203 MARK 301 Elective Core course First major First minor Second minor Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 360 Guide to Undergraduate Study

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38 Nathan Tse Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance with a minor in Economics, and Bachelor of Laws student COMMERCE AT VICTORIA Victoria is in many ways one of Wellington s most influential organisations in terms of organising events that help encourage Wellington s distinct flavour and by injecting a youthful student population into the city environment. After hearing testimonials from older students and experiencing what was on offer at the Open Day, choosing Victoria for my Bachelor of Commerce was obvious. WIDE RANGE OF COURSES I have always been fascinated with commerce. Within my commerce degree however, I was not sure what I wanted to focus on. Victoria s BCom facilitates this by offering a wide range of compulsory 100-level commerce papers that cover various career pathways. My advice is to go into each paper openminded and with a determination to do your best. By doing this you will see what you have a preference towards and what you are best at. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Victoria Business School offered me the amazing opportunity to represent New Zealand as a youth delgate at the APEC Voices of the Future Program in Beijing, China. We attended the APEC CEO Summit, where CEOs from top companies in the Asia-Pacific region came to interact with heads of state and leading business figures. I listened to Barack Obama, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin speak. It was an amazing look into the international business environment, and was a great way to learn business skills such as networking and speaking at a conference. UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD Talking with and getting to know other students is a great way to get a better understanding about the world. A Chinese international student I met in my first year has given me a great insight into life in China. But not only friends from overseas offer this; friends from other cities in New Zealand, who do things a little bit differently, are great at keeping you with an open mind. LIVING IN WELLINGTON Often people talk about Wellington s unique character, and though this is a truly appealing factor, it is the locality of everything in the city centre that I enjoy the most. There are heaps of parks and areas to chill out the Wellington waterfront is an ideal location for this. Everything is a short walk away, which means that paying for public transport or paying for a car is not really necessary. TYPICAL DAY My earliest lectures this trimester start at 11.30am so I have plenty of time to chill before then. After my lecture, I ll have some more down time. If I m down at the Pipitea campus I ll often walk up to the Kelburn campus for a tutorial or lecture. Often after a lecture or tutorial I have some time to sit and chat to friends from those lectures/tutorials in the Hub or Kelburn Library. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

39 Bachelor of Design Innovation Design innovation is vital to the design process and has the potential to enhance both cultural and economic wellbeing. While technology may inspire design as a discipline, it is the role of design to shape technology for the greater benefit of humankind. Bringing together social, behavioural and cultural insights with technology creates an environment where truly innovative, unexpected and meaningful designs emerge. Victoria s three-year Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) degree allows you to configure your course of study to suit your individual interests, as well as to better prepare you for your desired career. You can major in one of three areas Culture+Context Design, Industrial Design or Media Design or combine your studies in Design with a minor in another complementary discipline such as Cultural Anthropology, Marketing, Māori Studies, Pacific Studies, Computer Science, Film, Media Studies or Psychology. A distinguishing feature of Victoria s School of Design is its crossdisciplinary programme that allows strong relationships to develop across the Culture+Context Design, Industrial Design and Media Design majors. It is an intense, integrated programme of study that challenges traditional definitions of design through the creative investigation of the core skills, principles and vocabularies of three- and four-dimensional design. In a structured learning environment, the first year of the BDI supports the exploration of a breadth of design tools and technologies and develops the discipline necessary for working in a creative practice. Employing designing through making learning processes, the first year provides you with design confidence through a series of experimental challenges. You are encouraged to develop a strong, individual approach to design while also identifying a commitment to a particular design discipline. A portfolio is not required to get into first year, but selection into second-year disciplines is based on academic performance in the first year. The BDI leads into a two-year Master of Design Innovation (MDI). The BDI will inspire and open your mind to an exciting new world of career possibilities in design, and the MDI offers you the opportunity to focus your studies and develop your skills to internationally competitive levels of professional practice. COMPUTER GRAPHICS FOCUS In partnership with the School of Engineering and Computer Science, MDI students have the opportunity to focus their coursework and thesis research in the area of computer graphics. This postgraduate study pathway unites design and computation, blending computer programming and scripting processes with studio approaches to produce graduates with superior skills in computer graphics and visual effects. The Computer Graphics group works in close collaboration with Wellington s internationally recognised entertainment and digital technology sectors to ensure that graduates are industry ready and well placed to join this competitive industry. A hallmark of the programme is its cross-disciplinary nature, as the structure features shared courses with the School of Engineering and Computer Science. If you are interested in this programme, you will need to complete a BDI in Media Design with a focus in Computer Graphics, and you will be able to choose career paths such as computer graphics developer, technical director, visual effects artist and character animator. See also page 100 for an alternative pathway through the BSc. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN 139 Vivian Street, Wellington [email protected] 72 Victoria University of Wellington

40 MAJORS Culture+Context Design supports an interdisciplinary environment for the exploration of design and its contribution to contemporary culture. Investigating the history, theory and practice of design, this emerging field of study addresses the increasing significance of design across creative, cultural, social, economic and political boundaries. To reinforce a multidisciplinary practice, you must also complete a minor in a nondesign discipline to complement your major. Industrial Design focuses on the design of products and product systems within a highly conceptual framework, with the aim of producing extraordinary and innovative design solutions. You will gain both the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully address a breadth of design challenges from the industrial to the domestic, the physical to the digital and the practical to the poetic. In the Industrial Design major, you will learn to connect human culture with technologies in innovative and unexpected ways. Media Design examines the major conduits where people interface with digital technology, from web/internet experiences, visual and audio communication, augmented reality, gaming and interaction design to embedded/portable computing. You will examine how such technologies present challenges today for communication, work, play and daily life. In Media Design, you address these real-world problems in the studio and investigate how digital technologies may be employed to make life more efficient, sustainable, safe and richly experienced. Major Culture+Context Design Industrial Design Media Design DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Code CCDN INDN MDDN At least 240 points from courses listed on the schedule to the BDI Statute. At least 200 points from courses numbered , including at least 1 from the BDI schedule. At least 80 points from courses numbered , with at least 60 points from the BDI schedule. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Culture+Context Design offers a variety of career opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of the creative industries. Future careers include design and material culture advisers, design consultants, design writers, design critics, design strategists, design researchers, design managers, design curators, design advocates, design facilitators and design teachers. Industrial Design has a well-established range of career opportunities. The programme at Victoria encourages a global perspective and provides an internationally competitive qualification. Whether operating out of New Zealand or practising internationally, Industrial Design students can look forward to such positions as in-house industrial designers, design consultants, 3D digital designers, product interface designers, product usability designers, physical interaction designers, exhibition designers, furniture designers or design and technology teachers. Media Design prepares you for roles in interactive media, one of the fastestgrowing sectors of the new mobile world economy. Students graduating from the Media Design specialisation can look forward to careers in entertainment and interactive TV, motion graphics, web-based design, research, education and training, game development, communication and marketing management, content development in the public sector, information architecture, performance arts and exhibition design. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES The BDI leads to the two-year MDI for students who wish to train as professional designers. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include English, Graphics, Design, Digital Media, Art, Media Studies and Technology. If you have not achieved 14 credits in an English-rich subject at NCEA Level 3 (English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography or Economics) you must complete a writing skills course (WRIT 101 or 151) in your first year of the BDI. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, see the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). Guide to Undergraduate Study

41 Culture+Context Design First-year Culture+Context Design consists of at least 1 of 100-level courses, outlined below. You must include at least one additional 100-level DSDN course of your choice within your first-year programme of study and must also include any 100-level courses required for your intended non-design minor. Minors require course planning from first year to ensure prerequisites are met for level courses, and consist of 60 points from level, including at least at 300 level. For a list of recommended minors, with their required first-year courses, go to First year Second year Third year DSDN 101 CCDN 331 DSDN 111 CCDN 271 CCDN 332 DSDN 171 Two further 200-level CCDN courses CCDN 371 WRIT 101 or WRIT 151* At least one further 100-level DSDN course from the BDI schedule (DSDN 144 recommended) 40 points, including any prerequisites for 200-level courses in a minor subject 60 points from elective courses or courses for a minor 60 points from elective courses or courses for a minor including at least 20 points at 300 level *Students with 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in one of English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography or Economics may substitute the WRIT requirement with another 100-level course offered by Victoria University. Media Design First-year Media Design consists of a total of eight 100-level courses outlined below. You can include a minor within your programme of study. Minors require course planning from first year to ensure prerequisites are met for level courses, and consist of 60 points from level, including at least at 300 level. For a list of recommended minors, with their required first-year courses, go to First year Second year Third year DSDN 101 CCDN 271 CCDN 331 DSDN 111 Three courses from MDDN (60 points) Three courses from MDDN (60 points) DSDN 112 DSDN 142 DSDN 171 WRIT 101 or WRIT 151* 30 points from 100-level elective courses, including any prerequisites for a minor 40 points from elective courses or courses for a minor 40 points from elective courses or courses for a minor *Students with 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in one of English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography or Economics may substitute the WRIT requirement with another 100-level course offered by Victoria University. Note: The BDI must include 240 Design points overall. Plan any non-design electives or minors carefully to meet this requirement. Note: The BDI must include 240 Design points overall. Plan any non-design electives or minors carefully to meet this requirement. Industrial Design First-year Industrial Design consists of a total of eight 100-level courses, outlined below. Students can include a minor within their programme of study. Minors require course planning from first year to ensure prerequisites are met for level courses, and consist of 60 points from level, including at least at 300 level. For a list of recommended minors, with their required first-year courses, go to First year Second year Third year DSDN 101 CCDN 271 CCDN 331 DSDN 104 INDN 211 INDN 311 DSDN 111 INDN 212 INDN 312 DSDN 141 DSDN 171 WRIT 101 or WRIT 151* 30 points from 100-level elective courses, including any prerequisites for a minor 60 points from elective courses or courses for a minor INDN points from elective courses or courses for a minor *Students with 14 NCEA Level 3 credits in one of English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography or Economics may substitute the WRIT requirement with another 100-level course offered by Victoria University. Note: The BDI must include 240 Design points overall. Plan any non-design electives or minors carefully to meet this requirement. 74 Victoria University of Wellington

42 DEGREE EXAMPLES BDI majoring in Culture+Context Design, 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 251 CCDN 233 MDIA 207 CCDN 332 DSDN 171 MDIA 100 level DSDN 251 MDIA 201 MDIA 203 MDIA 301 DSDN 100 level Elective 130 points 1 1 Major Minor Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 370 BDI majoring in Industrial Design, with a minor in Psychology Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 DSDN 101 DSDN 104 CCDN 271 INDN 212 INDN 311 CCDN 331 DSDN 111 DSDN 141 INDN 211 STAT 193 INDN 341 INDN 312 DSDN 171 WRIT 101 PSYC 200 level PSYC 200 level PSYC 200 level PSYC 300 level PSYC 121 PSYC 122 DSDN 251 DSDN points 125 points 125 points Major Minor Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 375 Guide to Undergraduate Study

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44 PURSUING MY PASSION Holly Macdonald Bachelor of Design Innovation student, majoring in Industrial Design I chose Victoria University because of the wonderful things I had heard about it from other students. The courses at Victoria offer a range of options for pursuing my passion for design. The lecturers and tutors all have a genuine interest in design, which makes their advice and guidance incredibly valuable. EXCITING CHANGE My father is an industrial designer, and since I was a kid, I have taken an interest in furniture and product design. Going from cutting and gluing cardboard as a child, to using high-tech machinery to create my designs was an exciting change! Victoria gives its students so many opportunities to help them progress as designers, and provides us with a solid foundation of inspiring design briefs and solid support from the Faculty. INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS I am currently doing a course on healthcare and 3D printing, where I collaborate with neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons to produce work that is testing the limits and exploring the future of 3D printing. My advice to new students would be to take full advantage of the opportunities provided through the School you ve got to put your hand up and chase them! VIEWING THE WORLD Since studying Industrial Design, the entire way I view the world has changed. Cars aren t just cars, buildings aren t just buildings I can no longer help but see every form, and every design detail. Everything I see can be a source of inspiration. I have also become aware of how much industrial designers can impact our world I want to be a designer who is environmentally aware, who makes products that are timeless and built to last. DESIGN OBSESSED My ultimate goal is to open my own design business that focuses on furniture and homewares. In my spare time I work on independent design work and am currently in the process of starting my own jewellery business. After university, I hope to get an internship with a design company in New Zealand and travel to do some design work abroad to further my experience. You could say I m rather design obsessed! GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT I find that I get more work done if I stay at university for the day and work between my classes. I can socialise with friends, get different opinions on my work and keep up with the workload. The tutorials are also a great work environment you get a lot of one-on-one time with your lecturers and tutors. Your projects are expected to be translated into real products, which is exciting and motivating. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

45 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 lay the foundation for success in education and in life. Teachers have the opportunity to deeply affect the children in their care. The programmes offered by the Faculty of Education give graduates the skills to take on this responsibility with confidence, and to enjoy the excitement, creativity and fun of working with young children. The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood (BEd(Tchg)EC) is a three-year degree for students who wish to gain a degree-level qualification in early childhood teaching. It is designed to prepare you for an exciting and stimulating career as an early childhood teacher and successful completion will enable you to be eligible for provisional teacher registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council. This degree aims to develop professional teachers who are sensitive to human needs; flexible, adaptable and resourceful people who can become leaders, able to work not only with young children but also with a wide variety of adults in the community. It is divided into the following components: Curriculum Studies Cultural Studies Education Studies Professional Teaching Studies and Teaching Experience. As you are required to have a working knowledge of a range of early childhood education centres, you will undertake 21 weeks of teaching experience across the three years of the degree. An alternative pathway is to complete an undergraduate degree first, or be a qualified primary school teacher, and then apply to enrol in the oneyear Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE). See the Faculty of Education handbook or go to for more information. Admission to teacher education programmes involves meeting set academic criteria, having supportive referees, making declarations about criminal convictions and health and disability issues, and taking part in a group exercise to assess interpersonal skills. The assessment exercise includes a literacy and numeracy test and a group activity that evaluates your skills in listening, oral communication and working with others. If English is not your first language, you must gain a band score of 7.0 or better in each component of the academic IELTS test before you begin the programme. TeachNZ offers a range of scholarships for teachers in training. Go to or phone for more information. If you are considering applying for a TeachNZ Scholarship, do so early as there are limited numbers available. Having successfully completed the BEd(Tchg)EC you will: be responsible for managing and monitoring children s learning and development know the curriculum you teach and how to develop skills and knowledge in this area think effectively about your practice and learn from experience have knowledge of the context of early childhood education in Aotearoa New Zealand have undergone preparation to work in the early childhood services, including kindergarten, education and care, Pacific Island language nests and home-based care. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF EDUCATION Student and Academic Services Office [email protected] 78 Victoria University of Wellington

46 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: from TCHG 111 TCHG 119, EDUC 115, points from TCHG , EDUC points from TCHG At least one elective course selected from the schedule to any first degree. Subject Teaching Early Childhood BEd(Tchg)EC qualification structure Year 1 Trimester One TCHG 111 EDUC 115 EDUC 116 Elective 15 Trimester Two TCHG 112 TCHG 114 TCHG 116* TCHG 217 Major code TCEC POTENTIAL CAREERS These qualifications lead to a career in early childhood teaching. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Completion of an ECE undergraduate programme can lead to further study towards a Bachelor of Education with Honours (BEd(Hons)) or the Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGCertEd and PGDipEd). The Faculty also offers a Master of Education (MEd) by coursework and a PhD. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include a balance of sciences, mathematics and essay-based subjects such as English, History and Geography. Creative subjects such as Music Studies, Practical Arts and Design are also useful. Year 2 Trimester One TCHG 211 TCHG 212 TCHG 218 TCHG 117* Trimester Two TCHG 213 TCHG 214 TCHG 216* TCHG 217 Year 3 Trimester One EDUC 215 TCHG 361 TCHG 362 TCHG 363 Trimester Two TCHG 364 TCHG 365* TCHG 368 *Course contains teaching experience component. Guide to Undergraduate Study

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48 CLOSE TO HOME I chose Victoria because I wanted to study in Wellington in order to be close to family. I felt that this programme was the best available in the region. I had always wanted to get into teaching, and with the imminent birth of my son, I found this a great opportunity to start a career and at the same time learn to be a better father. INFORMATION AND INTERACTION The early childhood programme is delivered in a fun and engaging way that pushes you out of your comfort zone. Every course in this programme has been enjoyable in different ways. The lecturers keep a fine balance between providing extremely informative classes and classes that require a great deal of interaction. I feel what they do best though is make an effort to get to know you, and how they can help you the most. This is what I have enjoyed the most about my programme. COMMIT YOURSELF This degree is really about putting as much of yourself in to get the most reward back. Committing yourself and really exploring your interest areas and passions will benefit you hugely. Studying at Victoria has really turned me into a critical thinker. I am constantly challenging ideas and ways of doing things. Taylor Reedy Te Ātiawa (Taranaki) Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood student TEACHING PLACEMENTS The first year provides you with a good base of knowledge, and a firstyear teaching experience enables you to have your first opportunity to implement what you have learnt. Throughout this degree you have four teaching placements. These teaching experiences enable you to gain a real sense of the profession and to really develop your teaching practice. They are also opportunities to be surrounded by other teachers and learn from their experiences and knowledge. TYPICAL DAY I usually drive to class in the morning to my lecture, followed by a tutorial. With our lunch break, a couple of the boys and I sneak in a gym session and from there, it s either one more class in the afternoon before heading off to rugby training, or, when I have free afternoons, I head to work. The evening usually consists of spending quality time with my son, then working on readings and assignments. FURTHER LEARNING After finishing my degree, I plan to find work in a kindergarten and really gain as much experience and knowledge as I can. I am also excited about the opportunity to further my learning through some sort of postgraduate study. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

49 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. Our 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. Victoria University was ranked first in the latest Performance-Based Research Fund quality evaluation and Computer Science also achieved a number one ranking. Our researchers have developed audio coders that form the basis for internet telephony, won technical Oscars for graphics, edited world-leading technical journals, created their own programming languages and monitored the Antarctic ice sheets with magnetic resonance. The BE(Hons) has been granted full accreditation with the Institution of Professional Engineers of New Zealand (IPENZ). MAJORS Major Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering Network Engineering Software Engineering Code ECEN NWEN SWEN Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering encompasses a range of disciplines from the fundamental electrical characteristics of materials to the abstraction of data in signal processing. It also includes robotics and embedded systems and focuses on the design and development of electronic-based systems to solve real-world problems. Network Engineering gives you an understanding of the full range of modern communication technologies, network protocols, middleware and knowledge about the reliability and security techniques required for modern networks. Your NWEN degree will equip you with the expertise and experience needed to design, build, configure and test modern networks and networked services. Software Engineering enables you to design, implement and maintain complex computer systems. You learn to build and programme software systems that not only solve a problem, but are also efficient, robust and reliable. Graduates are leaders in the field of modern programming, which is essential to our modern lifestyles. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Level 1, Cotton Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington [email protected] 82 Victoria University of Wellington

50 ADMISSION TO THE DEGREE In addition to the admission requirements on page 22, it is recommended that you also have: BE major NCEA requirements Electronic and Computer Systems 18 credits in NCEA Level 3 Calculus Engineering (ECEN) 18 credits in NCEA Level 3 Physics Network Engineering (NWEN) 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Mathematics Software Engineering (SWEN) 16 credits in NCEA Level 3 Mathematics If you are applying with CIE or IB, you should contact the School of Engineering and Computer Science for equivalents. If you don t have the recommended level of achievement for entry to the BE(Hons) major of your choice, you may be encouraged to apply instead for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, majoring in Computer Science or Electronic and Computer Systems. You will still need to meet any entry requirements for the individual courses, such as Mathematics and Physics (see the subjects and courses pages from page 122). You may consider transferring into the BE(Hons) at a later stage, depending on your academic progress. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 480 POTENTIAL CAREERS The BE(Hons) leads to careers in a range of exciting jobs, including robotics, computer game design, mechatronics, health care, computer graphics, web innovation, mobile communications, multimedia programming, advanced research and a variety of software and hardware systems design roles. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES There is a range of Master s and PhD opportunities in diverse and interesting engineering fields, from robotic music to active vision, and artificial intelligence to internet security. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS Subjects to study at school include Digital Technologies, Calculus, Physics, Statistics, Science and Technology. At least 1 must be at 400 level or above from the BE(Hons) list of courses. Three approved breadth courses from any Bachelor s degree must be included, including at least one course above 100 level (eg. three DSDN courses). Work experience of 800 hours is required, beginning after the second year of study. Honours will be awarded to students with good academic achievement in their third and fourth years of study. The required first-year subjects for the chosen major must be completed, with at least a B average, for students to progress into Part 2 of the degree. First-year students need to take the 100-level core courses, plus any additional 100-level courses required for their chosen major. To find out details of what a particular course is about, when it is taught and entry requirements, look in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). Students with an interest in including additional Mathematics in their degree should discuss this with staff in the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Guide to Undergraduate Study

51 CORE COURSES (ALL MAJORS) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 COMP 102 or COMP 112 ENGR 291 ENGR 401 Three approved courses from any COMP 103 ENGR 301 ENGR 489 Bachelor s degree, including at least ENGR 101 ENGR 302 ENGR 491 one course above 100 level and forming a coherent unit of study ENGR 110 ENGR 391 (eg. three Design courses or three ENGR 121 Management courses) Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 ENGR 122 ECEN 201, 202, 203, 220, MATH 244 ECEN 301, 320 At least three courses from ECEN , ENGR 440 At least two courses from ECEN 302, PHYS 114 At least one course from COMP 261, One further course from ECEN , 303, 310, 315, 330, COMP 307, NWEN NWEN 241, 242, 243, SWEN 221 COMP 421, ENGR 440, 441, NWEN 402, ENGR , 302, 304, SWEN , 404, SWEN 422 Some suggested electives for ECEN students are CMPO 281, DSDN 104, 141, 142 and MARK 101. Network Engineering Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 ENGR 123 NWEN 241, 242, 243, COMP 261 NWEN 301, 302, 304 At least three courses from NWEN , ENGR 440 One of PHYS 114, 115 or 122, or ENGR 142 Software Engineering At least two courses from ECEN 201, 202, 203, 220, SWEN 221, 222, 223, 224 At least one course from COMP 303, 304, 307, SWEN , ECEN , NWEN 303 At least one further course from COMP , ECEN , NWEN , SWEN Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 ENGR 123 NWEN 241 SWEN 301, 302, 303 At least three courses from SWEN , ENGR 440 One of PHYS 122, 114 or 115 or ENGR 142 SWEN 221, 222, 223, 224 COMP 261 or NWEN 242 or NWEN 243 At least one course from COMP , NWEN , SWEN 304 At least one further course from COMP , NWEN , SWEN DEGREE EXAMPLE BE(Hons) majoring in Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 COMP 102 COMP 103 MATH 244 ECEN 220 ENGR 301 ENGR 302 ENGR points ENGR 101 ENGR 110 ECEN 202 ECEN 203 ECEN 301 Part 3C ENGR 401 ECEN 400 level ENGR 121 ENGR 122 NWEN 241 ECEN 201 ECEN 320 ECEN 300 level ECEN 400 level ECEN 400 level PHYS 114 ENGR 142 Part 3A Part 3B ECEN 300 level ECEN 300 level ECEN 400 level ECEN 400 level Core course Major Part 3* Total points required: 480 Total points completed: 480 Students also complete three courses for the work experience component of the BE(Hons) (ENGR 291, 391 and 491). *At least one of these courses must be at 200 level or above. The choice of subjects will be affected by timetable constraints. 84 Victoria University of Wellington

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54 Kate Henderson Bachelor of Engineering with Honours student, majoring in Software Engineering INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION Victoria University is one of the best places in the country to do engineering. It has a really great engineering school and, being from Wellington, it was local for me. It has a good reputation for providing great training for what you end up doing in industry, so when you graduate you really feel prepared and have work experience. Victoria s Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is recognised internationally, which was also appealing. SENSE OF BELONGING I really feel like I belong in the School I ve made so many friends who are doing the same courses as me, and it has a real community feel. I catch the bus to Kelburn campus each morning and usually spend the whole day there. Between lectures, I head to the computer labs to work on assignments and talk to others in my courses. At some point, I grab some lunch at Wishbone, or some sushi. FUN AND GAMES I spent my first trimester at Victoria being slightly amazed that university was actually fun. One of my favourite courses has been SWEN 222 we had two six-week projects to make games. You could spend an hour playing with a game you helped make and call it testing. ASK FOR HELP If you re a new student, I d say that as long as you re interested in what you re studying, you ll be fine. Show up to lectures. Ask for help early if you start struggling everyone wants you to do well. Your lecturers love questions, especially if they have to look up the answer and tell you next lecture, because that s a sign it s a great question. WORK EXPERIENCE The work experience part of my degree gave me a really good insight into the job market and potential future, so I feel more prepared to go out into the real world. I did an internship at TradeMe in their android team. It wasn t the stereotypical unpaid internship of just getting coffee for workers it was paid and they had me actually contributing code to the main android app. I m also a Google Student Ambassador for Victoria being a link between them and the University and promoting their internships and programs to the students. GETTING INVOLVED I m a member of the Engineering Club, and a committee member of ECS Women (a group that supports and encourages women to participate in the School of Engineering and Computer Science). I ve been heavily involved with the engineering outreach programme for a while now too, which involves running tech clubs after school for high school students, and teaching them how to program and build robots. It s one of my favourite things to be involved in. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

55 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. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a four-year undergraduate degree. Most students combine the LLB with another degree, which takes a minimum of five years study. Graduates contribute to every aspect of life in New Zealand, whether practising as lawyers or working in government, business or the community. They are equipped to both uphold and challenge the principles that govern our daily lives. Victoria s Law School is housed in the historic Government Buildings. Its downtown location is in 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 academics and students from around the world. Victoria s Law students are active debaters and do well in international mooting and debating competitions. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: non-law points of your choice. 21 LAWS courses comprising 10 compulsory courses and 11 onetrimester 300-level electives of your choice. Selection into second year is based on academic performance in the three first-year LAWS courses and on successful completion of at least 70 non-law points. Check the website for selection criteria into second-year law for firstyear students, returning second-year law students, transferring students or graduates, or if you require details on the Māori admissions process. You should read the current Law prospectus for further advice on how to plan your degree. A copy may be obtained from the Law School Office, G 31, Government Buildings, or view it at Law at Victoria is taught by the Socratic method. Students are questioned on their set readings during lectures. This is ideal preparation for a career in law. Ranked in the world s top 50 universities for law (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2015) and first in New Zealand for the quality of our research, Victoria s Law School offers an education that will secure your future. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF LAW Government Buildings, 55 Lambton Quay, Wellington Sharon Watkins, Undergraduate Administrator [email protected] 88 Victoria University of Wellington

56 First year The first year consists of three LAWS courses, together with at least 70 points in non-law courses of your choice. LAWS 121, which is offered in the first trimester, is open entry, subject to university admission criteria. A pass in LAWS 121 is a prerequisite for both LAWS 122 and 123. Two lecture streams of LAWS 121, 122 and 123 are held at the Kelburn campus, and another stream in each course is held at the Pipitea campus. Check your timetable carefully before selecting a stream. If a lecture stream is full, you will be assigned to another stream, so get your application in early to avoid disappointment. If all streams are full, you may be waitlisted. A B+ average over the three first-year LAWS courses (plus passes in the non-law courses) is generally required for selection into second-year law. Most first-year Law students begin another degree in their first year alongside their LLB. This means their 70 non-law points (see below) should be made up of courses required for that other degree. Use the relevant degree pages in this guide to find out what you need to include in your first-year programme. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, look in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). First year LAWS 121 LAWS 122 LAWS 123 plus a total of at least 70 additional non-laws points at 100 level (this will be four or five courses, depending on whether they are worth 15 or ) TOTAL = 120+ points Second year LAWS 211 LAWS 212 LAWS 213 LAWS 214 LAWS 297 (if you are studying part time, enrol in LAWS 297 on entry to second-year study, together with one or two of LAWS ) TOTAL = 130 points Third year LAWS 301 LAWS 312 plus four 15-point 300-level LAWS electives TOTAL = 105 points Fourth year Seven 15-point 300-level LAWS electives (LAWS 334 must be included for admission to the Bar) TOTAL = 105 points plus the remaining non-law points (if not completed in the first or a subsequent year) to make up a total of 90 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 a range of areas, from international law, litigation, mediation and commercial law to family law and criminal law. They work in businesses, in government (including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Crown Law Office, the Department of Conservation and the Defence Force), in the creative arts, as university lecturers and in the community. 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 requirement. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Graduates with an LLB often combine work with part-time study in a Master of Laws to specialise in a subject area of law. Also offered is a Graduate Certificate in Law, a flexible programme that can be undertaken for professional development purposes. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS Study subjects that you enjoy. These may be essay-based or subjects that encourage analytical thinking, such as English, History, Art History, Classics, Geography, Economics, Physics, Mathematics, Music and languages. Selection into Honours Each year, the top students who have completed at least four of the five 200-level courses are invited to join the Honours programme. Although it shares many components with the LLB, the LLB(Hons) is a separate undergraduate degree that extends students research, writing and analytical skills in a range of specialist areas. Guide to Undergraduate Study

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58 Raphael Solomon Conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts student, majoring in International Relations MIDDLE OF THE ACTION Wellington is an awesome place to study Law, as you are quite literally in the middle of the action. I remember how exciting it was when my tutor could illustrate the difference between the legislature and the judiciary by pointing out the window to the Supreme Court and the Beehive across the road. INTELLECTUAL CHALLENGE I enjoy pushing myself and Law is definitely a subject that presents a great intellectual challenge. This makes it that much more rewarding as you progress through it. I enjoy learning about how our society is able to function as it does and the plethora of legal considerations that go into our daily life without us giving it a thought. DO YOUR RESEARCH Before starting the programme, I took a lot of time to find out about what I was signing up for, talking to people who were working in the law profession, older friends who were doing the degree, visiting the campus, etc. My advice to students considering studying Law is to do as much research about the course as possible get a feel for exactly what it is you re putting yourself down for. SOUTHEAST ASIA STUDY TOUR The most exciting opportunity I ve had through Victoria was to be a part of a fully-funded five-week study tour of Southeast Asia over the summer, as a recipient of the Prime Minister s Scholarship for Asia. It was the most incredible experience, visiting New Zealand embassies in the region, meeting government officials, visiting New Zealand aid projects and attending lectures at partner universities. This was an opportunity offered through Victoria that I never would have dreamed about being a part of. AWESOME CITY I really can t express how much love I have for this awesome city. Even after living here for over a year, that exciting glow and energising cultural vibe is just as strong for me as it was in the first days of OWeek. I love going to the night market on Friday evenings and I love running through all the fantastic public art pieces and along the spectacular waterfront. BEYOND THE CLASSROOM I am currently working as a PASS (Peer Assisted Study Support) leader, helping first-year Law students come to grips with the content they re learning in weekly classes. I am signed up for the Victoria International Leadership Programme and eagerly take up opportunities through that. I have also been active in the extracurricular law activities, signing up for the Community Justice Project and competing in competitions such as Client Interviewing and Witness Examination. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

59 DEGREE EXAMPLES Conjoint LLB/BA, with a major in English Literature and a minor in International Relations Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 3/3 1/3 2/3 LAWS 122 LAWS 211 LAWS 212 LAWS 301 LAWS LAWS points 30 points 30 points 300 level level 15 LAWS 121 ENGL 100 INTP 113 LAWS 300 level points LAWS 123 LAWS 213 LAWS 214 LAWS 312 LAWS 300 LAWS LAWS 300 LAWS 30 points 30 points level level level level points points ENGL 100 LAWS 297 ENGL 200 ENGL 200 LAWS LAWS ENGL LAWS 10 points 300 level 300 level level POLS ENGL 201 INTP INTP INTP ENGL ENGL 300 BA course* LAWS 100 level 200 level 200 level 300 level any level 300 level 130 points 110 points 140 points 160 points 130 points Law course Major (BA) Minor (BA) Course (BA) Minimum points required: 660. Of these, 390 points must be in LAWS courses. Total points completed: 670 subject to major and minor requirements. *The course might be from another degree. Confirm BA programme with an FHSS adviser. Conjoint LLB/BCom, with a major in Economics and a minor in Finance Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 LAWS LAWS 211 LAWS 213 LAWS 301 LAWS points 30 points 30 points 30 points 300 level LAWS 121 ECON 130 FCOM 111 QUAN 102 LAWS 123 ECON 141 QUAN 111 ECON points MGMT 101 LAWS points LAWS points ECON 202 ACCY 130 ECON 300 level FINA 201 MARK points LAWS points ECON 300 level FINA 200 level LAWS 312 LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level FINA 300 level LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level INFO 101 LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level ECON 300 level 125 points 130 points 135 points 150 points 1 Law course Core course (BCom) Major (BCom) Minor (BCom) Minimum points required: 660. Of these, 390 points must be in LAWS courses. Total points completed: 660 LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level LAWS 300 level FINA 300 level 92 Victoria University of Wellington

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61 Bachelor of Music Whether we re listening to the historic notes of baroque instruments or the beats of contemporary electronica, music reaches out and connects us to our past, to other cultures and to each other. The Bachelor of Music (BMus) programme offers rigorous technical training in a range of performance traditions and styles, an inspirational composition and sound design environment and broad options for the academic study of music, including in popular and film music. Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) offers opportunities unparalleled in New Zealand. Staff and artist teachers are internationally recognised performers, composers and researchers, including members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), New Zealand String Quartet and the Wellington Jazz Orchestra. Features of the BMus Three years of full-time study. For most BMus programmes, a good background in music theory is recommended. MUSC 160 is available for students without the necessary background. Places in Classical Performance and Jazz Performance programmes are by audition. As a guideline, Classical Performance applicants should have reached the equivalent of Grade 8 in Associated Board exams by the time of the audition. For more information, see the NZSM audition application form. Jazz students should show technical and musical competence in a jazz style on their instrument or voice. Audition applications for Classical and Jazz Performance are due mid-september 2015, with opportunities for late applications advertised on the NZSM website. Masterclasses and workshops are given by leading international artists, resident and visiting composers are featured at weekly composer workshops and leaders in a variety of fields of musical research are featured at weekly music forum presentations. Facilities include outstanding new Steinway pianos, a fine collection of historical instruments, several world-class concert rooms and three well-equipped electro-acoustic music studios. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO TE KŌKĪ NEW ZEALAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC Gate 7, Kelburn Parade, Wellington [email protected] FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Level 4, Murphy Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington Phone [email protected] 94 Victoria University of Wellington

62 MAJORS Classical Performance: Classical Performance students can receive tuition in all the standard orchestral instruments as well as voice, piano, guitar, recorder, baroque violin, baroque cello, baroque flute, organ, harpsichord and fortepiano. Composition (Instrumental/Vocal, or Sonic Arts): Composition students are encouraged to write pieces with opportunities for performance at the School, and compete in the annual composers competition. Jazz: Jazz students can receive instruction in all standard jazz instruments or in voice. Music Studies (Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Jazz Studies or without specialisation): Students in Music Studies receive broadly based music training, including historical, critical and creative courses in a range of musical styles and genres. Ethnomusicology, Musicology and Jazz specialisations within that major benefit from the expertise the NZSM offers. Subject Classical Performance Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) Composition (Sonic Arts) Jazz Music Studies (Ethnomusicology) Music Studies (Jazz Studies) Music Studies (Musicology) Music Studies (without specialisation) Major code* PERF CMPO (INVO) CMPO (SONA) JAZZ MUST (ETHM) MUST (JZST) MUST (MUMU) MUST *When you enrol, you will need to add the code shown in brackets to indicate which specialisation you are choosing within the major. POTENTIAL CAREERS A BMus can lead to careers as a professional musician, composer or teacher of music, or careers in music, broadcasting, the media and arts management. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Graduates of the BMus degree can go on to postgraduate study in Honours, Master s, diploma and doctoral programmes. BMus graduates may also apply for places in the Master of Music Therapy, a two-year full-time programme that trains graduates to become professional music therapists. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS Some subjects require prior knowledge of music theory. Pathways that do not require prior knowledge or learning in music theory are also available. Study for the BMus in Classical Performance, Composition (Instrumental/ Vocal, or Sonic Arts) and Jazz is intensive and students primarily study Music courses. If you want a more broadly based degree, the BA in Music is more suitable (see page 45 for BA in Music requirements). For students who enjoy being extended, it is possible to take a conjoint degree combining a BMus and a BA. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Maximum of 180 points at 100 level allowed. Minimum of 180 points at 200/300 level required, including 75 points at 300 level. Guide to Undergraduate Study

63 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS The courses listed in (a) of the major requirements below are what you need to take in your first year. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, look in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). The requirements for the BMus majors are currently under review. Check the major requirements on our website before enrolling in Classical Performance a. PERF 130, MUSC 105, 166, 167 and one of MUSC ; and at least one of PERF 132, 134 or 136 b. PERF 230; either PERF 232 and 233, PERF 233 and 234, or PERF 235 and 236; MUSC 266; and at least one of MUSC , 245 c. PERF 330; either PERF 332 and 333, PERF 333 and 334, or PERF 335 and 336; and at least one of MUSC , 267, , Composition (Instrumental/Vocal) a. CMPO 101, 130, MUSC 105, 166, 167 b. CMPO 201, 202, MUSC 266 c. CMPO 301 and one of CMPO d. One course from CMPO , , or MUSC e. One course from MUSC f. One course from CMPO , , or MUSC g. One course from MUSC h. Any PERF course Composition (Sonic Arts) a. CMPO 101, 181, MUSC 105 and two of MUSC 164, 166, 167, 264 or 266 b. CMPO 210, 211 and MUSC 265 c. CMPO 301 and one of CMPO d. One course from CMPO , , or MUSC e. One course from MUSC f. One course from CMPO , , or MUSC g. One course from MUSC h. Any PERF course Jazz* a. PERF 120, 121, 122, MUSC 105, 125 and 164 b. MUSC 264, CMPO 235; either PERF 220, 221, 222 or CMPO 220, 221 c. 75 CMPO, MUSC or PERF points at 300 level, including either PERF 320, 322, or CMPO 320, 321; and one of MUSC 326, 327, or CMPO 335 Music Studies The courses listed under (a) in each specialisation are the ones you need to take in your first year. Without specialisation Musicology a. MUSC 105; either MUSC 164 or a. MUSC 105, 166, 167; any PERF or 166; any PERF or CMPO course and two additional courses, CMPO course; and one course from MUSC one from MUSC and one from MUSC b. 80 MUSC, PERF or CMPO points at 200 level, including at least two courses from MUSC b. MUSC 266; two courses from MUSC ; and one further course from MUSC c. 75 MUSC, PERF or CMPO points at 300 level, including at least one course from MUSC c. 75 MUSC, PERF or CMPO points at 300 level, including at least three courses from MUSC , of which at least one must be from MUSC and at least one must be from MUSC Ethnomusicology Jazz Studies a. MUSC 105, 150, PERF 151; and a. MUSC 105, MUSC 125, either MUSC 164 or MUSC 166 MUSC 164; one course from PERF ; and one from MUSC b. MUSC 264 or 266; one of PERF b. 80 MUSC, PERF or CMPO ; 60 further MUSC, PERF or CMPO points at 200 level, including at least two points at 200 level, including MUSC 264, CMPO 235, and one course from MUSC courses from MUSC , of which one must be from MUSC c. 75 MUSC, PERF or CMPO points at 300 level, including at least three courses from MUSC , of which two must be from MUSC c. 75 MUSC, PERF or CMPO points at 300 level, including at least one course from MUSC and one from MUSC or *Major subject to review. 96 Victoria University of Wellington

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66 Benjamin McConnell Bachelor of Music student, majoring in Classical Performance ENJOYMENT AND CHALLENGE I chose to study the Bachelor of Music in Wellington because I had heard great things about Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music. I wanted to study something that I wholly enjoy, and be challenged with my playing, my interpretation and my understanding of music theory. Victoria s Bachelor of Music has exceeded my expectations. FAVOURITE COURSE My favourite course has been one on Music in Conflict, about music written during and in response to World War II. The scope of the course was broad, and each student researched a topic and presented their findings. By the end of the course, we d taught each other about Japanese, Māori Battalion, Russian, German, English, American and Jewish music produced during the war years. BE READY TO CHANGE My advice to new students studying Music is to be open and ready to change. Improvement in music isn t always a steady incline, so accept correction, rather than personalising it. I have gained a better understanding of international culture and history through my classes, and also by meeting people from different cultures who have travelled to study here. MUSIC IN WELLINGTON Victoria has given me opportunities such as performing in Premier House and concerts throughout Wellington. I ve also had chances to play in masterclasses with visiting pianists from around the world. The close proximity of the University to central Wellington is great many students walk down to the city together after lectures or practice sessions to attend New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performances in the evening. TYPICAL DAY A typical day for me is practising the piano in the morning and warming up I find I play well in the mornings. I walk 20 minutes to the Kelburn campus to practise, attend lectures and tutorials, or rehearse with people in the afternoon. If I need a break, I will go to Vic Books in the Hub for a coffee. I teach piano in the evenings and then come back to University if I need to do some more piano practice. TRANSITIONS I found the adjustment from school to university challenging. One thing I did to help with the transition was join a club at Victoria, called Huge!. This has been a fantastic way to meet people, find a church and stay stable as I entered a new and sometimes overwhelming phase of life. After I finish my degree, I plan to teach for a few years then decide what my next step is. I would love to study or work overseas, and experience life in Europe. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

67 Bachelor of Science Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion. Stephen Hawking A love for discovery ensures humanity is ever expanding its knowledge of the world and itself. Scientists are discoverers looking into the unknown, from the depths of the Antarctic Ocean to the workings of the human brain. The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a three-year undergraduate degree providing general and specialised subject knowledge. Explore your passions with our exciting range of study options from seismology to marine biology and computer science. As a student you ll find yourself surrounded by people passionate about science. Our staff are world leaders in their fields of research and bring their expertise to the lecture theatre and the laboratory. Much of their ground-breaking research is carried out right here in the University s excellent facilities, and out in the field, utilising Wellington s vibrant science landscape. Wellington has the highest concentration of scientists and science organisations in New Zealand, such as the Crown research institutes, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, ministries and government offices and companies such as Weta Digital. These organisations provide valuable work experience and summer internships for students. Victoria also hosts, or has close links with, a number of research institutes, including the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, the Antarctic Research Centre and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. The Science Faculty has produced many successful graduates, including the late Professor Alan MacDiarmid, winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in With an emphasis on problem solving, teamwork and communication, our graduates are comfortable with the latest technology and are highly employable. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 At least 270 points must be Science points; up to 90 points from other degrees can count towards the BSc. At least 210 points must be at 200/300 level; of these, at least 150 points must be Science points. At least 75 points at 300 level must be from Science subjects. A further 30 points from other degree schedules count as Science points if specified in the major subject requirements (eg. for Environmental Studies); note that these 30 points may contribute towards a second major for the BSc, with approval of the associate dean. A major from outside the schedule to the BSc Statute may be permitted as a second major and, in this case, a further 60 non-science points may be allowed ( = 150 points maximum). No 300-level course can contribute points to more than one major. You may also select up to two minors in undergraduate subject areas offered by the University for the BSc, BA and BCom degrees, and not taken as a major. A minor comprises at least 60 points from the major requirements (or, in the case of Commerce subjects, from the relevant subject code) at 200 level or above, of which at least must be at 300 level and not counted towards a major or another minor. At least of MATH, STAT or PHYS must be included in your BSc programme if not already specified in your major. Most majors will incorporate communication into the curriculum to ensure BSc graduates have good skills in this area. Combine a BSc with another degree in four or more years, such as the BCom/BSc conjoint programme, or a BSc/LLB. Some students choose to combine a BSc with another degree. A number of courses can be credited to both degrees, so it is possible to complete two three-year degrees in four to five years. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO FACULTY OF SCIENCE Level 1, Cotton Building, Kelburn Parade, Wellington [email protected] Victoria University of Wellington

68 MAJORS Major Actuarial Science Applied Physics Biology Biotechnology Cell and Molecular Bioscience Chemistry Computer Graphics* Computer Science Development Studies Ecology and Biodiversity Electronic and Computer Systems Environmental Science Environmental Studies Geography Geology Geophysics Marine Biology Mathematics Physical Geography Physics Psychology Statistics *Subject to approval. Other subjects Science in Context (SCIE) Code ACTS APHS BIOL BTEC CBIO CHEM CSCG COMP DEVE EBIO ELCO ENSC ENVI GEOG ESCI GPHS BMAR MATH PHYG PHYS PSYC STAT Forensic Science (available to students specialising in Chemistry, Biomedical Science or Cell and Molecular Bioscience during a semester of exchange study at the National University of Singapore) POTENTIAL CAREERS A BSc provides the ideal foundation for a career in any scientific area. Graduates may become geologists, physicists, marine scientists, astronomers, policy analysts, teachers, meteorologists or hydrologists, to name a few. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES A BSc degree may lead to further study at Victoria at Honours and Master s levels. It is the ideal grounding for a career in any area of science, from biotechnology to theoretical physics. For many careers in science, postgraduate study is a requirement. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS It is useful to have studied Science and Mathematics at NCEA Level 3. Some Science courses have specific NCEA Level 3 entry requirements, and others have no specified criteria. See the subjects and courses pages (from page 122) for further information. It may be possible to take courses in Trimester Three if you do not meet the NCEA requirements. See the subjects and courses pages (from page 122) for MATH 132 and CHEM 191. Guide to Undergraduate Study

69 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS You must complete major requirements in at least one major subject as listed on page 101. The requirements listed below are the normal requirements for a major, including prerequisite courses; statutory requirements are listed in the Calendar. Many courses have specific prerequisites check the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). In most cases, but not all, the courses listed in (a) of the major requirements below are what you need to take in your first year. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, look in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). Actuarial Science (ACTS) a. ACCY 111, ECON 130, 141, MATH 142, 151, 177 b. ECON 201, FINA 201, 202, MATH 277 c. ACTS 301, (FINA 306 or 307), STAT 335; one further course from (ECON 301, 314, 339, FINA 305, 306, 307, MATH 377, STAT 332, 393) Applied Physics (APHS) a. MATH 142, 151, PHYS 114, 115 b. 30 points from PHYS ; 30 further points from (ECEN , MATH 243, 244, PHYS ) c. PHYS 343; 30 further points from (ECEN 301 or 303; PHYS ); 15 further approved 300-level points in Physics or a related subject Biology (BIOL) a. BIOL 111, 113, 114; STAT 193 or equivalent b. 60 points from BIOL, BMSC or BTEC c. 60 points from BIOL, BMSC or BTEC Note: The Biology major is not recommended for students wishing to progress into the BSc(Hons) or MSc in Biological Sciences. Students interested in doing this should enrol in one of the other Biological Sciences majors (eg. Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Ecology and Biodiversity or Marine Biology). Biotechnology (BTEC) a. BIOL 111, BTEC 101, CHEM 114, 115; one course from PHIL 106, 228 b. BIOL 241, BTEC 201; two courses from (BIOL 236, 244, 252, CHEM 201, 205) c. BTEC 301, SCIE 310; one course from (BIOL 340, BMSC 334, 339, CHEM 301, 305) Cell and Molecular Bioscience (CBIO) a. BIOL 111, 113, 114, CHEM 114 b. BIOL 241, 243, 244, 252 c. BIOL 340, BMSC 339; one course from (BMSC 334, 335, 343, 354, BTEC 301) Computer Graphics* (CSGC) Computer Graphics is a new BSc major for 2016 (subject to approval). See page 133 for subject information, and visit our website for details on major requirements and a degree example. *Subject to approval. Computer Science (COMP) a. COMP 102 or 112; COMP 103, (ENGR 121, 123) or (MATH 161, one of MATH 177, QUAN 102 or STAT 193) b. 60 approved 200-level COMP, NWEN or SWEN points c. 60 approved 300-level COMP, NWEN or SWEN points d. 15 further points from ENGR 121, 122, MATH (except MATH 132), OPRE or STAT Development Studies (DEVE) a. GEOG 112, 212, 312, 316 b. Five further approved courses with significant relevance to Development Studies and/or Development Studies content, comprising: (i) one regional-based course and one subject-based course at 100 level (ii) one regional-based course and one subject-based course at 200 level (iii) one course at 300 level Note: A list of approved courses is included in the undergraduate Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences prospectus and at Ecology and Biodiversity (EBIO) a. BIOL 111, 113, 114, STAT 193 b. BIOL 222, 227, 228, 241 c. BIOL 329; 40 further points from (BIOL 325, 327, 328) Electronic and Computer Systems (ELCO) a. (MATH 142, 151) or (ENGR 121, 122); PHYS 114; (ENGR 142 or PHYS 115) b. COMP 102 or 112; from (ECEN 201, 202, 203, 220); 15 further approved 200-level COMP, ECEN, NWEN, SWEN or MATH points c. 60 points from ECEN Environmental Science (ENSC) a. 60 points from 100-level BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, MATH, PHYS and STAT, of which STAT 193 and of MATH must be included b. ENVI 214; at least 40 points in 200-level BIOL, CHEM, ESCI, GEOG, MATH, PHYS and STAT in addition to that required by the partner major c. ENSC 301; ENSC 302 or 303; further approved 300-level points to achieve at least 60 points Chemistry (CHEM) a. CHEM 114, 115; level MATH or PHYS points; from (BIOL 111, BMSC 117, BTEC 101, ESCI 111, 112, ENVI 114) b. CHEM 201, 202, 203, 205, 206 c. 60 points from (CHEM 301, 302, 303, 305, 306) 102 Victoria University of Wellington

70 Environmental Studies (ENVI) a. ENVI 114, GEOG 111, 112, STAT 193 or equivalent b. ENVI 214; one theory- or policy-based course and one practice or applied course at 200 level c. ENVI 314; one theory- or policy-based course and one practice or applied course at 300 level Note: A list of approved courses is included in the undergraduate Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences prospectus and at Geography (GEOG) a. GEOG/ESCI 111, GEOG 112, GEOG/ENVI 114, STAT 193 or equivalent b. GEOG 215, 217; one of (212, 214, 216, 222) c. GEOG 324, 325; 40 further 300-level GEOG points of which at least 20 points must be from (GEOG , 320) Geology (GEOL) a. ESCI/GEOG 111, ESCI 112; in addition to the BSc numeracy requirements 15 further 100-level points from {MATH , PHYS 114 and 115, CHEM (not CHEM 191), STAT 193} b. ESCI 202, 203, 204, 241 c. ESCI 301, 302, 341, 342; ESCI 303 or 305 Physics (PHYS) a. MATH 142, 151, PHYS 114, 115 b. MATH 243; PHYS 221, 222, 223; 15 further points from (ECEN , PHYS ) c. PHYS 304, 305, 307, 309 Psychology (PSYC) a. PSYC 121, 122, STAT 193 b. PSYC 232; 45 further 200-level PSYC points c. PSYC 325; 45 further 300-level PSYC points Note: Students are not able to do a double major in Psychology (PSYC) and Education and Psychology (EDPS). Statistics (STAT) a level MATH or STAT points b. STAT 292 or MATH 277; 15 further 200-level MATH or STAT points; 30 further 200-level points from the Science schedule or other approved courses c level STAT points; 30 further 300-level points (MATH, OPRE or STAT) of which may be replaced by an approved 300-level course in another subject. Geophysics Meteorology (GPHS) a. ESCI 111 or 112; MATH 142, 151, PHYS 114, 115 b. COMP 102 or 112; MATH 243 or 244; MATH 251, PHYS 209, 223 c. MATH 322, 323; 30 further 300-level approved points from (MATH, OPRE, PHYS) Geophysics Solid Earth (GPHS) a. ESCI 111 or 112; MATH 142, 151, PHYS 114, 115 b. ESCI 203; MATH 243 or 244; MATH 251, PHYS 209, 223 c. ESCI 305, 344, MATH 323; 15 further approved 300-level points from MATH, PHYS Marine Biology (BMAR) a. BIOL 111, 113, 114, STAT 193 b. BIOL 227, 228, 271, STAT 292 c. BIOL 370, 371, 372 Mathematics (MATH) a. MATH 142, 151, 161 b level MATH points c. 60 further points from MATH Physical Geography (PHYG) a. GEOG/ESCI 111, GEOG/ENVI 114, one of (ESCI 112, GEOG 112), 15 MATH, PHYS, QUAN or STAT points b. GEOG 222; two of (GEOG 215, 220, 224) c. GEOG 324, 325; two of (GEOG 318, 319, 321) Note: In order to meet the BSc numeracy requirement, STAT 193 or an approved MATH course (not MATH 132) is strongly recommended. Guide to Undergraduate Study

71 DEGREE EXAMPLES BSc 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 327 BIOL 329 BIOL 114 ENVI 114 BIOL 228 BIOL 241 STAT 391 BIOL 325 STAT 193 MATH 177 STAT 292 BIOL 271 STAT 392 STAT 393 ESCI 111 ESCI 132 STAT 293 STAT points 1 First major Second major Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: 370 BSc majoring in Physics, with a minor in Mathematics Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 PHYS 114 PHYS 115 PHYS 221 PHYS 222 PHYS 305 PHYS 304 MATH 151 MATH 142 PHYS 223 PHYS 200 level PHYS 307 PHYS 309 PHYS 132 MATH 161 MATH 200 level MATH 243 MATH 300 level MATH 300 level COMP 102 COMP 103 GEOG 100 level MATH 200 level STAT 200 level PHYS 300 level Major Minor Elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: Victoria University of Wellington

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74 RESEARCH EXCELLENCE One of the things that attracted me to science at Victoria was its reputation for research excellence. I wanted to pursue higher learning that leads to real-world research opportunities. I have had the chance to work and learn in unique environments both on campus and at Victoria s field stations around New Zealand and I am confident that Victoria was the right choice for me. SCHOLARSHIP AND INDUSTRY A huge drawcard for me was receiving a Victoria Excellence Scholarship meaning my student loan is reduced. At the end of this year, I am applying for a Summer Research Scholarship through Victoria, which will give me the opportunity to work in the geology industry for groups such as GNS Science and gain experience in the industry I want to pursue a career in. THE GREAT OUTDOORS I have always loved the outdoors and exploring the world we live in. Geology at Victoria has taken me all over the country Taranaki, Abel Tasman National Park, Whanganui and the Kaikoura coast. I could not ask for a better opportunity to explore New Zealand s geological environment than the programme I ve taken at Victoria. SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS My advice to anyone starting university is to go to every single lecture, lab, tutorial or study session anything to make sure you re understanding the information and that you re getting the most out of your time at university. Balancing university with your social life can be hard, but the most important thing is that you set yourself up to succeed. You can t do that unless you take responsibility for your own learning. Jono Moore Bachelor of Science student, majoring in Geology VARIATION AND FLEXIBILITY My courses have always had a lot of variation and flexibility some may only involve a few lectures a week, for others I may spend most of my time in the lab. I begin most days with walking to the Kelburn campus for lectures, followed by some revision of the previous day. I ll meet up with friends in the Hub for lunch, before grabbing a coffee from Vic Books and going to my afternoon lab. In my spare time I go tramping in and around the Wellington region, as well as watching films at some of Wellington s cinemas. FORMING FRIENDSHIPS Through my studies I ve met people from all walks of life, and from as far abroad as Canada, Britain and Germany. These people have all contributed to how I view the world. I am also a member of several Victoria clubs the Science Society, the Geology Society, the Tramping Club and the Film Society. These have all been instrumental in me meeting people at university and forming the friendships I have today. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

75 Bachelor of Tourism Management Whether they come to bungy 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 welcomes almost three million international visitors a year and is the country s second-largest export earner. In the competitive global market, innovative, highvalue tourism initiatives have reinforced New Zealand s reputation as an industry leader. As well as a major worldwide business, tourism is a growing field of academic study and research. A Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM) is a three-year undergraduate degree that prepares graduates for positions of responsibility and management in the tourism industry. It offers the specialist knowledge and practical skills that employers are looking for, locally and globally. BTM graduates are moving up through the ranks of the tourism industry in New Zealand and overseas. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Total points required: 360 Typically requires 20 or 21 courses. At least 180 points required at 200/300 level (at least one more elective in addition to the required courses in the table, right). At least 75 points required at 300 level. Up to 180 points may be cross-credited between the BTM and another degree if taken simultaneously as a conjoint programme, or up to 120 points may be transferred to the BTM from a completed degree. Work experience through the practicum in the second or third year of study. You can include language or cultural courses as part of the BTM. Victoria s BTM is designed to meet the industry s needs. Its specialist teaching staff are involved in tourism research in New Zealand and abroad, resulting in courses that are relevant, up to date and in touch with international trends. The University s location gives ready access to policy-makers and industry organisations that contribute to the course with specialised guest lecturers. The BTM offers a well-structured programme of tourism courses, which begins with a systematic introduction to tourism at first year, incorporates diverse aspects of tourism management at second year and proceeds to advanced topics at third year. This core of required courses is combined with electives from a range of subjects relevant to tourism management, including Marketing, Management, Commercial Law, Accounting, Economics, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Geography, History and languages. The BTM combines well with other degrees such as a BCom in Marketing, a BSc in Geography or a BA in languages. These conjoint degree programmes take four to five years of full-time study. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO VICTORIA BUSINESS SCHOOL Ground floor, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus, Wellington Associate Professor Mondher Sahli, Undergraduate Programme Director, School of Management [email protected] Victoria University of Wellington

76 MAJORS First-year students normally take the 100-level introductory courses. They may also include courses from the list of additional courses. To find out details of what a particular course is about and when it is taught, look in the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). 100 level (introductory courses) Core Tourism courses: TOUR 101 TOUR 104 TOUR 108 Three Commerce electives from: ACCY 111 (or 130), FCOM 111 (or COML 111), ECON 130, INFO 101 (or 141 or 151), MARK 101, MGMT 101, QUAN 102, STAT level Core Tourism courses: TOUR 230 TOUR 240 TOUR 250 Two Commerce electives from: ACCY 223, COML 203, HRIR 201, IBUS 201, INFO 226 (or 201 or 231 or 321), MARK 203 (or 214), MGMT 202 (or 205 or 206), PUBL 201 (or 207), QUAN 201 POTENTIAL CAREERS Graduates find employment both in New Zealand and overseas in strategic planning and management, event management, conference coordination, attraction development and ecotourism, and in other fields including human resources and marketing. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES A BTM can lead to postgraduate study in Victoria s BTM(Hons) or Master of Tourism Management programmes. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include Economics, Statistics, Geography, English, Accounting and languages. Additional courses Tourism courses: TOUR 320 and at least three other TOUR 300-level courses Additional courses worth at least 90 points (including at least at 200 level or above) must be chosen from the BCom or BTM schedules to give a total of 360 points for the degree. These can be: further selections from the Commerce electives listed above, or any other BCom or TOUR courses, or any courses from these (or other approved) subject areas: ANTH, ASIA, CHIN, DEAF, ENVI, EURO, FREN, GEOG, GERM, HIST, ITAL, JAPA, MAOR, PASI, POLS, SPAN BTM students may obtain a minor in up to two undergraduate subject areas by including in their course of study at least 60 points from the corresponding major requirements at 200 level or above, with at least 15 points at 300 level. If you are doing a BA, BCom or BSc, you can do a minor in Tourism Management by including in your programme at least 60 TOUR points at 200 level or above, including one 300-level course. Guide to Undergraduate Study

77 DEGREE EXAMPLE Bachelor of Tourism Management Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 1/3 2/3 TOUR 101 TOUR 108 TOUR 240 TOUR 230 TOUR 320 TOUR 300 level TOUR 104 MGMT 101 MARK 101 TOUR 250 TOUR 300 level TOUR 300 level SPAN 111 SPAN 112 INFO 101 MARK 200 level MGMT 200 level MARK 200 level FCOM 111 HRIR 201 EC0N points 1 1 Core course Commerce elective Other elective Total points required: 360 Total points completed: Victoria University of Wellington

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80 Alexandra Gadd Bachelor of Tourism Management student with a minor in Information Systems COUNTRIES AND CULTURES Since high school, I have always had a passion for learning about countries, tourism and different cultures. I felt the Tourism Management degree offered at Victoria University would allow me to incorporate all my interests. I love how lecturers relate course information to the real world it keeps me engaged and excited about my future. STUDENT SERVICES I enjoyed my first year of studies at Victoria University. They reinforced my decision to continue in the Tourism Management degree and I am now considering doing Honours. Furthermore, the student services provided at Victoria made the transition from high school to university far less stressful, as help and guidance are always available. WIDER PICTURE Studying at Victoria has allowed me to see the wider picture of how tourism affects the entire world. I learnt about the tourism industry in New Zealand and all over the globe. Tourism is much more than just guiding tourists and travel it has much wider impacts on communities and their long-term wellbeing and social structure. VICTORIA AND WELLINGTON Each day at Victoria is quite different it is hard to describe a typical day. I am lucky to have lectures only in the afternoons, so I use the mornings to complete assignments and readings at home or at one of the libraries. I balance my university requirements with my part-time jobs at the i-site and as a TOUR 101 tutor. It is true when they say Wellington is the coolest little capital, because the size of Wellington is what makes it the best. I love how I can be trekking up Mt Victoria, then shopping on Cuba Street in a matter of minutes. WORK EXPERIENCE Last summer, I completed an internship at a company called Spendvision, which combined both my passion towards tourism and my minor in Information Systems. The internship was completed in conjunction with TOUR 380, a practicum paper in which I was required to complete 240 hours in an organisation. I found it was a great opportunity to understand how organisations work and it gave me a clearer idea of the type of organisation I would like to work for in the future. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Next year, I hope to join the Honours programme in Tourism Management. After that, I can see myself working in the tourism industry, but with so many opportunities available, I m yet to decide where! I have a passion for sustainable tourism, but I m also very interested in the marketing and events management for tourism. I am very hopeful that I can combine my tourism employment opportunities with overseas travel. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS DEGREE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

81 Primary and secondary teacher education Teaching at primary and secondary levels is a rewarding career. Pre-service teacher education gives you the knowledge needed to excel in the classroom, and teachers can use their specialised skills to inspire and teach future generations. You can follow one of two pathways at Victoria to become a primary or secondary teacher. You will need to complete an undergraduate degree first, then apply to enrol in the one-year Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) or the Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary or Secondary). We recommend that you seek advice on planning your undergraduate pathway to a teacher education qualification. GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF TEACHING 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 appropriate-level study in at least two teaching subjects in your degree, although one teaching subject in high demand may be sufficient. One of your teaching subjects should be your major, and the other taken to at least 200 level. MASTER OF TEACHING AND LEARNING The Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary) and the Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) are integrated internship models 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 and should have a grade average of at least a B in the final year of study. If you want to be a secondary teacher, you should major in a teaching subject in your undergraduate degree. For entry into any teaching programme, you will need to be assessed and accepted by the Faculty of Education as suitable for the teaching profession. This involves meeting set criteria, having supportive referees, a satisfactory police check, making declarations about any health or disability issues and successfully taking part in an assessment exercise or interview. UNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS TO TEACHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS To equip yourself well to be the best teacher you can be, it is a good idea to think carefully about your choice of courses in your undergraduate degree. Think of your tertiary education as a complete journey towards preparing yourself to teach. You can explore your options for undergraduate degrees on pages You may need to include different subjects in your undergraduate degree, depending on which level you aim to teach (primary or secondary). There are some courses that are useful no matter which level you wish to teach you can include some of these in your undergraduate degree if you have space. Education EDUC 101*, EDUC 141* Science SCIE 101 Statistics STAT 193 Te Reo Māori MAOR 101, MAOR 102 Writing WRIT 101 *Subject to approval. TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO FACULTY OF EDUCATION Student and Academic Services Office [email protected] 114 Victoria University of Wellington

82 PRIMARY TEACHING Any undergraduate degree can be used as the basis for admission to primary teaching programmes. If you are planning your undergraduate degree with the intention of undertaking a teacher education programme in the future, you should embrace the opportunity to study a broad base of curriculum areas, including te reo Māori, science, mathematics and social science. Useful subjects to prepare yourself for a primary teaching programme include those related to areas of the New Zealand school curriculum, and those that develop your knowledge on the broader context of education and society. Suggestions of subjects that Victoria offers are listed below. Accounting Cultural Anthropology Biology Chemistry Chinese Computer Science Design Early Childhood Education Economics Education English Literature Film Geography History SECONDARY TEACHING Languages Mathematics Media Studies Music New Zealand Sign Language Studies* Physics Psychology Public Policy Samoan Sociology Statistics Te Reo Māori Theatre *Subject to approval. If you want to teach at secondary level, you should include the subjects you wish to teach in your undergraduate degree. You should choose teaching subjects that relate to the New Zealand school curriculum areas. We recommend that you take one teaching subject as a major, and another to at least 200 level. POTENTIAL CAREERS Graduates are eligible for registration with the New Zealand Teachers Council and to teach in New Zealand primary and secondary schools. The combination of specialist subject knowledge and teaching skills is particularly attractive to employers, not only in schools but also in a wide range of other careers. POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Completion of a teaching programme can lead to further study for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education and the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGCertEd and PGDipEd). The Faculty of Education also offers a Master of Education (MEd) and a PhD. There are also opportunities for further study in Victoria s Honours, Master s and PhD programmes. RECOMMENDED SCHOOL SUBJECTS These include those relevant to the subjects you are planning to teach. In 2016, the Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary) will be offered in the following curriculum areas that relate to teaching subjects you can study at Victoria: English, History*, Mathematics, Music*, Science and Te Reo Māori. This list is expanded each year. The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) is offered in the following curriculum areas that relate to teaching subjects offered at Victoria University. *Subject to approval. Curriculum area Teaching subjects offered at Victoria Performing Arts Theatre English English Literature Learning Languages Chinese, French, German Japanese, Māori Studies^, Samoan Studies, Spanish, Te Reo Māori Mathematics Econometrics^^, Mathematics, Statistics Science Applied Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Chemistry, Ecology and Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Physics Social Sciences Economics, Geography, History, Development (Economics, Studies, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geography, History Physical Geography and Social Studies) Technology Computer Science, Electronic and Computer Systems, Design Visual Arts Design ^Must include Te Reo Māori language courses to at least 200 level. ^^Courses only, not a major. Guide to Undergraduate Study

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84 LIVING IN WELLINGTON I knew I wanted to get into the primary teaching profession, and the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) at Victoria was recommended to me by a friend who had completed it the previous year. The location was appealing I wanted to keep living in Wellington. My favourite things about the city are the beaches, markets, easy access to nature, walkways, views and the different personalities and people that make up this little city. TEACHING PLACEMENTS This year has been busy so far, and seems to be going so fast. The Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) is a set programme, including the opportunity to do two seven-week teaching placements in schools during the year. The placements have given me an understanding of what it s like being in the classroom. PUTTING THEORIES INTO PRACTICE My favourite course so far has been Teaching Models and Strategies. I enjoyed learning about how kids work, and being able to learn about the teaching models and strategies. In my seven-week teaching placement I was able to put my knowledge about the curriculum and theories into practice. Being in the classroom has ignited the fire I can t wait to be a full-time teacher next year! Brogan Coburn Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) student PRACTICAL COURSES The programme has really lived up to my expectations being with such passionate classmates and lecturers has been wonderful! I have already learnt lots, and the teaching experience has been such an essential part of this programme. I m looking forward to the next teaching experience and also the more hands-on practical courses next trimester. OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY My advice to new students is to come in with an open mind, ready to learn. You have to be committed and organised it s not impossible though. And don t forget to have a life and have fun outside university and study. AWESOME CLASSMATES A typical day on campus for me would be attending my scheduled lectures, tutorials and studios. I get time in between these to hang out with my awesome classmates. In my spare time, I spend lots of time at the beach I enjoy surfing, hanging out with friends and family, being active, enjoying the outdoors, swimming and surf life saving. TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO Guide to Undergraduate Study

85 PRE- DEGREE PROGRAMMES Some students may not be ready for degreelevel study straight away. Victoria offers preparatory programmes that are designed to prepare students for degree-level study. You may also wish to undertake pre-degree study at another tertiary institution. For advice on what will meet our admission requirements, contact our Admission Office. Certificate in Foundation Studies Tohu Māoritanga Victoria University of Wellington

86 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. The programme is run over two trimesters and starts three times a year in February, June and November. Successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Studies will guarantee admission to the first year of any degree programme at Victoria University. The certificate is also recognised as an entrance qualification by other New Zealand universities. REQUIREMENTS The Certificate in Foundation Studies is made up of six courses taken over two trimesters (eight months). FNDN 001 (to be taken in your first trimester) Five more courses from the list below, including at least one of FNDN 004, 005, 025 in your second trimester COURSES FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Academic Writing This intensive core course is for ESOL students who wish to study at university. It covers reading and listening to complex information; how to be active in discussions; expressing complex ideas through speech and writing; note-taking; writing a researched essay; critical thinking; ethical study practices; using the library; and personal time-management. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Economics An introduction to economic theory and to analytical techniques used in modern economics as a preparation for studies in economics and commerce at first-year university level. The course is made up of theory and practical applications, including analysis and problem-solving, with an emphasis on the New Zealand economy. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Politics and Government In this course, students are given the opportunity to develop their spoken and written skills in the English language. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking as students gain an understanding of New Zealand s society and its democratic political system. As the course progresses, they are encouraged to analyse and reflect on political concepts and events, leading to the knowledge and skills necessary for success in first-year studies at a New Zealand university. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) New Zealand Literature This course introduces New Zealand culture and society through the study of New Zealand literature, and further develops English language skills through a study of poetry, the novel and the short story. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Statistics This course provides students with a general introduction to the study of algebra and statistics in English. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Computer Programming This course provides students with the skills required for undergraduate study in computer science and related disciplines. Students will learn basic programming and will be introduced to the tools and processes used in software development. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Accounting An introduction to general concepts, terminology and methodology used in accounting. Areas covered include accounting principles, language and reports, recording transactions, preparing financial statements, their analysis and interpretation and a brief introduction to management accounting and decision-making. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Mathematics This course is a continuation of study in algebra, calculus and statistics in preparation for entry to university courses in mathematics, business, science and technology. The course includes the development of the language of mathematics in English as well as developing mathematical skills and knowledge. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Design This course will introduce a range of skills relevant to further studies in architecture and design. The course content includes freehand drawing, history of architecture, computer graphics using Photoshop and web development using HTML and CSS. Students will develop understanding of design procedures through the preparation of course projects relating to the above areas of learning. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) New Zealand History This course provides an introduction to the key themes in New Zealand s history, and setting these in an international perspective. Students will learn how these have shaped New Zealand today. The themes include race relations, migration, the role of the state, New Zealand and the world, gender issues and protest. FNDN POINTS (1/3, 2/3, 3/3) Science This course is designed to give an introduction to science, which includes physics, biology and chemistry. The course is intended primarily for students wishing to pursue undergraduate study in any science field. TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL [email protected] or [email protected] Guide to Undergraduate Study

87 Tohu Māoritanga The Tohu Māoritanga/Diploma in Māoritanga is designed to provide students with a foundation in Māori language, culture and society, and the development of key competencies needed for tertiary study. The programme can be completed in two trimesters of academic study (Trimesters One and Two), and provides a qualification for those students who are uncertain about their academic pathways. Taught in a whānau learning environment, the Diploma also enables students to successfully transition to university. A University Entrance qualification is not required. However, all students who apply will be required to provide a personal statement outlining their reasons and motivation for applying as well as a letter of support from a person who is able to comment on the student s readiness to undertake university study. When completed, students may be permitted to cross-credit up to 60 points towards a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at Victoria. Students must complete and pass the Tohu Māoritanga before enrolment in any other degree programme will be permitted. REQUIREMENTS a. MAOR 001, 002 and 003 b. (MAOR 101 and 102) or (MAOR 111 and 112) and c. MAOR 123 *The head of school of Māori Studies may exempt from MAOR 003 a candidate with the required study skills. Students exempted from MAOR 003 will be expected to enrol in another MAOR course to make up the required points for the Diploma. COURSES MAOR POINTS (1/3) Te Tū Marae/Marae Practice MAOR 001 is a course within the Tohu Māoritanga programme, and examines the theoretical and practical application of kawa (protocols) of the marae, in both a traditional and contemporary context. It is a practical placement course based at Te Herenga Waka Marae. Students will learn about marae procedure, customs and organisation through participation in marae activities and work. The course is aimed at developing competence in the operation of a marae and in using language appropriate to it. MAOR POINTS (1/3) Waiata Tawhito/Waiata Performance MAOR 002 is a practical placement course based at Te Herenga Waka Marae. It focuses on the study and performance of waiata and haka appropriate for a range of Māori contexts. Students will also develop research skills through the exploration of waiata with individual significance. MAOR POINTS (1+2/3) Whakakokoi Mātauranga/Academic Study Skills MAOR 003 is a course tailored to the Tohu Māoritanga programme and introduces students to competencies needed for university, such as critical thinking, academic writing, independent learning, personal management, note-taking, goal setting, presentations and library skills. Students will also learn to read academic texts, and follow ethical study practices. Essential computing skills are also covered and students will develop and refine their own study strategies. For MAOR 101, 102, 111, 112, 123 information, see the subjects and courses pages (from page 122). TO FIND OUT MORE, GO TO MĀORI LIAISON OFFICER [email protected] 120 Victoria University of Wellington

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