INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2011

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a study experience that will stay with you for life

Wellington is a great city in which to live and study. With its scenic hills and natural harbour, the capital city of New Zealand offers unrivalled cultural, economic and political dimensions. It offers all the benefits of a major city.

Victoria University has been the academic heart of the region for over 100 years and it continues to produce high quality graduates who are the next generation of scholars, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business and civic leaders.

Our teaching and research is built on a proud tradition of academic excellence and is geared to meet the

challenges of the current millennium, guided by staff who are world leaders in their fields.

At Victoria you will join a warm, open and diverse community of students from over 90 countries. We have excellent support networks built up from over 50 years of looking after the needs of international students. I welcome you to Victoria University and wish you the very best in your studies.

I hope you enjoy your time here and take the opportunity we offer to achieve academic excellence.

Professor Pat Walsh, Vice Chancellor

The Hunter Building, Kelburn campus

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11 Exchange Partner Institutions

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13 Foundation Studies Programme English Proficiency Programme

14 Architecture + Design

16 Commerce + Administration

18 Education

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22 Humanities + Social Sciences

24 Law

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28 Graduate Research

29 Scholarships

30 Tuition Fees + Entry Requirements

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Located in Wellington, the geographic, political and cultural centre of new Zealand, Victoria is at the heart of an outstanding academic and political community that shares a global perspective.

In 2009 the University opened the $5 million Coastal Ecology Laboratory as the flagship of our marine biology and ecology research programme, one of the biggest in New Zealand.

In 2010, the state-of-the-art Alan macDiarmid Building in Kelburn campus was opened to provide additional teaching space, research laboratories and postgraduate study areas for a range of science disciplines.

As a reflection of the increasing importance of research to the University, in recent years Victoria has progressively increased the research degree scholarships it offers, with 250 PhD scholarships awarded in 2010.

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Victoria offers an outstanding academic, social and cultural experience. With a teaching focus on leadership, communication skills, and creative and critical thinking, our graduates are equipped to make a significant contribution to local, national and international communities.

Victoria continues to excel in research, contributing knowledge and expertise to the issues and development of New Zealand’s society and the world.

The University has over 40 research institutes and centres on campus as well as many teaching and research partnerships and links within Wellington, New Zealand and internationally. much of our research is in response to current issues, such as climate change and emerging technologies.

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Victoria, where original thought and exceptional scholarship connect. Victoria is based in the heart of New Zealand’s capital city. The University offers great opportunities for students to collaborate with, and learn from, partners in Government, the public sector and science and technology organisations. It is also closely connected to the local business community, with its strengths in information technology and the creative industries.

Wellington’s strengths lie in the intersection of the public sector – government ministries and departments, national research institutions and national collections – and the private sector, with its focus on finance, IT, legal and business institutions. many of Victoria’s leading academics are involved in research projects in response to the needs of these institutions and are regularly consulted in areas significant to the country’s economic, social, political, and international welfare.

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Victoria university campusesThe University operates from several sites in Wellington city.

Kelburn Campus overlooks the beautiful harbour city of Wellington and is the home of schools with interests in science, engineering, and humanities and social

sciences, and the University’s administration.

Te Aro Campus is in the creative centre of the city, on the southern fringe of the central business district, and is the home of the Schools of Architecture and Design.

Pipitea Campus is in the heart of the CBD and next to Parliament and the courts, and is home to Victoria’s schools specialising in law, government, commerce and

administration, and professional development.

Karori Campus is five to ten minutes’ drive from the city centre and is the home of the schools specialising in teacher education and education studies.

Rutherford House, Pipitea campus

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WELCOME TO WELLIngTOn

A beautiful cityWellington is one of the most beautiful cities in New Zealand. The inner city, central suburbs and harbour are encircled by the Town Belt, a 4,250-hectare natural reserve on the first line of hills, incorporating many parks and walkways. This dark-green sweep is a vital part of Wellington’s identity.

Wellington’s distinctive architecture creates a feeling of accommodation and sanctuary. A small number of factories means that Wellington is environmentally friendly. Wellington’s air is pure and its water is clean.

Capital city – a capital experienceAt the centre of government, Wellington has a network of important national institutions, including ministries, courts, libraries, archives and museums. Its business and governmental district sets Wellington at the heart of national and international affairs. As the nation’s capital, it is the chosen venue for many international conferences, sporting events and concerts.

For study, research and life experience, the city is a live-wire of information, with a strong awareness of its history and a keen dialogue with current events.

new Zealand’s capital city is multicultural and full of bright, open-minded people – it’s an ideal environment for international students who wish to study in a lively and supportive environment.

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Wellington… the political and cultural heartbeat of new Zealand.

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Over 55% of Wellington’s working population has a tertiary qualification – the city is motivated and energised by the intelligent vision of its people.

As capital city, Wellington is home to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum curates the nation’s extensive historic national art collection. Numerous art galleries throughout the city also exhibit contemporary international and New Zealand works.

An easy, safe place to liveWellington’s urban design favours people and community over cars and traffic. Civic Square, Cuba Street mall and Queen’s Wharf are popular centres, where people can walk, rest or gather for events in a traffic-free, colourful space. Services are in place to help people get around as safely as possible, such as Walkwise or City Information, who can help if you need directions.

Wellington’s hilly geography focuses its main amenities and activities on its compact city centre – most international students living in University accommodation or close to campus simply walk to anywhere they need to be.

Wellington also enjoys excellent public transport. Victoria’s campuses are connected by a large, dependable network of buses that enables you to travel around the city and to wider suburbs; and taxi services run at all hours. Kelburn Campus is linked to Lambton Quay, the business and shopping centre of Wellington, by a historic cable car – a charming, reliable way to arrive at lectures on time from the city.

Surrounded by sea, hills and forest, Wellington offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation and sport.

Victoria University Students’ Association organises many clubs which are free, or reasonably priced, to join. Popular choices include kayaking, hiking and mountain biking. Some clubs arrange trips to other regions of New Zealand, such as the hiking tracks of mount Tongariro or the ski fields of mount Ruapehu.

Victoria’s Recreation Centre organises plenty of popular team sports, including soccer, basketball and rugby. Play to win, or just have fun – either way, you will meet friends and enrich your experience at Victoria.

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Events and festivalsHere is a selection of some of the most popular festivals that may be on during your time at Victoria.

CubA sTREET CARnIVAL: This biennial, two-day event includes town music and entertainment stages, street performers, an Outdoor Film Fiesta, markets and the award-winning Night Parade.

AnnuAL FRIngE FEsTIVAL: A three-week festival including live theatre, comedy, poetry, visual arts, dance, music and much more.

AsIA pACIFIC FEsTIVAL: A week-long festival featuring contemporary and traditional music/concerts from the Asia Pacific region.

nZI Rugby sEVEns: The world’s top seven-a-side rugby teams compete at the Westpac Stadium over two days. People from all over the world come to Wellington to watch this event and participate in the festive atmosphere, acclaimed by all to be the best in the competition.

MOnTAnA WORLd OF WEARAbLE ART AWARds shOW: Artists from New Zealand and around the world enter truly amazing garments, presented in a two-hour show of movement, sound and light.

CApITAL E nATIOnAL ARTs FEsTIVAL: Quality performers from all over the world, carnivals and free events create a two-week arts blast.

MERIdIAn EnERgy suMMER CITy: more than 100 free outdoor events featuring a great range of summertime entertainment, including live music, cabaret and much more.

nEW ZEALAnd InTERnATIOnAL ARTs FEsTIVAL: Three weeks packed full of dance, drama, music, lectures and more – the biennial highlight of Wellington’s late summer.

WELLIngTOn FOLK FEsTIVAL: This weekend event includes many international performances.

nATIOnAL dRAgOn bOAT FEsTIVAL: A festival extravaganza situated at the Wellington waterfront with teams from all over New Zealand competing for the Dragon Boat title.

bOTAnICAL gARdEns suMMERTIME COnCERTs: Performances include an enormous range of genres, from jazz and virtuoso guitarists to brass bands, African and Latin sounds, blues, country, rock n’ roll and big band swing.

ThE nEW ZEALAnd InTERnATIOnAL COMEdy FEsTIVAL: Enjoy three weeks of fun and comedy from local and international comedians.

Celebrating lifeWellington is alive with culture and diversity – which it celebrates by hosting over 40 festivals every year. The city’s creative community is especially dynamic, enjoying festivals for food, art, literature and theatre – with spectacular performances, parades, delicious food and street stalls.

Wellington’s strong interest in film also draws one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Wellington’s unique scenery continues to attract filmmakers from around the globe.

Wellington also has a lively entertainment calendar all year round. Check out the city’s many ethnic restaurants and cafés, which boast fantastic cuisine combined with a great atmosphere, and fantastic music and theatre venues – all within walking distance of the central city area. There’s also a range of great walks around the region suitable for any level of fitness and much more.

WELLIngTOn ACTIVITIEs And EVEnTs:www.wellington.govt.nz/portals/play.htmlwww.wotzon.com

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new Zealand is a country of extraordinary natural beauty. new Zealanders value diversity of thinking, enterprise and quality of life, and are renowned for their friendliness.

Our people, heritage and lifestyleWith a population of just four million, compared to some 128 million in Japan and 60 million in the UK, both roughly the same landmass, New Zealand provides plenty of room to breathe. Its society is based on a commitment to freedom of speech and human rights. Students who come to New Zealand feel a strong sense of freedom – to speak, travel, study and interact.

New Zealand is a member of the British Commonwealth, with English as its official language, yet it is home to many different cultures. It has long been a sovereign nation in its own right.

New Zealand’s education system is modelled on the highly successful British framework and adapted to a unique approach towards learning – one that emphasises creative thought and heightened world knowledge.

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Our unique geographyNew Zealand’s landscape contains an unrivalled variety of landforms. In parts of New Zealand, in a single day’s drive it is possible to see mountain ranges, isolated beaches, native forest, glacial lakes, fiords and volcanoes. A strong tourism industry makes travelling easy.

Around one-third of the total land area is protected conservation land, including 13 national parks, three maritime parks, two world heritage areas, hundreds of nature reserves and ecological areas and a network of marine reserves and wetlands.

New Zealand is relatively free of pollution, unlike many developed Western countries, and it is nuclear-free.

New Zealand’s temperature range is without extremes of hot and cold. Weather can change unexpectedly however, adding to the dynamics of each season. New Zealand’s high rainfall is evenly spaced throughout the year, producing vibrant areas of farmland and forest. Levels of humidity are very low and there are many hours of sunshine.

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In a Victoria undergraduate degree, teaching is both lecture and tutorial-based, by academics personally involved in research. Students learn how to be focused, independent, resourceful and forward thinking.

Postgraduate research degrees apply these qualities to individual research projects that have relevance to, and an impact on, today’s world and the many ways that humans interact with each other and their environment – be it in science, business, education, the arts or socially.

As a Victoria graduate, you will have the skills and confidence you need to turn your scholarship into a career.

TEAChIng And AssEssMEnT: First-year courses usually have up to three 50-minute lectures per week. There may also be one tutorial or laboratory/ studio session per week. In tutorials, smaller groups of students meet with a tutor to discuss work covered in lectures. A laboratory or studio is a longer, hands-on class, where students may work more actively together. For most courses, work is assessed by a combination of essays, in-class tests and exams.

ThE ACAdEMIC yEAR: Victoria University’s academic year is made up of three trimesters:

+ Trimester 1: late February-June

+ Trimester 2: early July-November

+ Trimester 3: mid November-mid February

The academic year begins in February with International Orientation. most students begin studying in Trimester 1 and study for two trimesters each year – from February to November.

bachelor’s degreesBachelor’s degrees are also called first degrees or undergraduate degrees.

A Bachelor’s degree is made up of courses, some prescribed and some chosen by you. A professional degree, such as a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Laws, has a higher proportion of required courses. Others, such as the Bachelor of Arts have more flexibility in course choice.

most non-professional first degrees take three years to complete and require at least one specialist subject, called a major.

pOInTs: Degrees at Victoria work on a points system. To complete a degree, a certain number of points must be gained. Points are gained when a course is successfully completed. The total needed for a typical three-year degree is 360. When 360 points are reached, with sufficient points at each level, the degree is complete.

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MAJORs: A major is the specialist subject of a degree. For example, a Bachelor of Arts degree can have a major in History and a Bachelor of Science degree can have a major in Physics. most degrees allow for a single or a double major.

dOubLE And COnJOInT dEgREEs: Students can study for two degrees at the same time and many choose to take a double degree. For example, a Bachelor of Laws can be complemented with a Bachelor of Arts. A number of courses count towards both degrees – this is called cross-crediting. A double degree normally takes five years to complete.

A conjoint degree is a specialised, accelerated double degree that can be considered by more able students. Victoria offers conjoint degrees in Teacher Education and a conjoint Bachelor of Commerce and Administration with a Bachelor of Science.

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appropriate undergraduate degree.

Some post-experience master’s programmes, such as the mBA and mmS, do not lead to a PhD.

dOCTOR OF phILOsOphy (phd) dEgREE: An advanced degree for students who intend to follow an academic or research career. Admission requires a master’s by research degree (or in some cases a Bachelors degree with Honours) with first class honours or second class honours, first division, or a comparable qualification. Acceptance is also subject to the availability of staff for supervision, and appropriate facilities.

A candidate is required to prepare under supervision a substantial thesis that represents original research in an approved topic and contributes significantly to knowledge and understanding or application of knowledge. Research for a PhD is normally carried out over a minimum of three full-time years, culminating in the presentation of a thesis on its conduct and results.

For information on the PhD degree at Victoria admission requirements, the application process and scholarship funding, see the Faculty of Graduate Research website – www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr

postgraduate degreesPostgraduate study at Victoria normally requires good marks in your first degree, with a major in the same area of study as the postgraduate degree. However, all applications are considered.

The above illustration shows the standard pathways of progression for degrees at Victoria. Victoria graduates also have the opportunity of increased involvement in their chosen field through a variety of Diploma and master’s programmes. Victoria offers PhD programmes for doctoral study in almost all disciplines.

gRAduATE dIpLOMA: A one-year bridging programme of coursework for students with a university degree to broaden their knowledge in a particular subject area. Courses are often at undergraduate level. Students who wish to do postgraduate study but do not have enough subject background from their undergraduate studies may first be required to complete a graduate diploma.

bAChELOR’s dEgREE WITh hOnOuRs: A one-year stand-alone programme of postgraduate courses and, in some cases, a research project. Admission is based on a strong academic performance at undergraduate level. Very high performing Honours graduates may be granted direct entry to a PhD degree.

pOsTgRAduATE dIpLOMA: A one-year programme of postgraduate courses offered as an equivalent to the BSc(Hons) that builds on the major of an undergraduate degree. Entry usually requires specific prerequisite courses in the subject. It is normally only by coursework, but may include a research project. Victoria offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (the latter is subject to approval for 2011). This diploma is not currently available in other faculties.

MAsTER’s dEgREE: most master’s degrees, such as the mA, mCA and mSc, comprise one year of full-time research. Entry requires a successful postgraduate coursework background in the same subject area. The degree provides the opportunity to develop advanced research skills and present findings in a documented scholarly form such as a thesis. Research should make an independent contribution to learning or offer a critical perspective on existing scholarship or methodology.

There are a few coursework-based master’s programmes – mIR, mAF, mIS, mBA and mPA.

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Leadership programmesVictoria offers two leadership programmes – the Victoria International Leadership Programme and the Victoria Plus Award. Both are self-paced, extra-curricular and aimed at enhancing degree study and employability. On completion, you are awarded a certificate and your participation is noted on the academic transcript for your degree.

VICTORIA InTERnATIOnAL LEAdERshIp pROgRAMME: The Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP) is an award-winning, extra-curricular programme of interest to those wishing to pursue a truly international career.

The Programme is designed to develop leadership potential, advance international knowledge and intercultural awareness. It is academically oriented around seminars, speaker events and activities, to inspire students to think creatively about how to address global

leadership challenges. It creates opportunities for international experiences and connection with organisations and networks that enhance community awareness, global citizenship and understanding of civic engagement.

The programme includes:

+ a seminar series on challenging topics ranging from global interdependence to cross-cultural communication.

+ frequent speaker events with distinguished international speakers.

+ a selection of global leadership activities ranging from student exchanges (Vic OE) to international internships, volunteer abroad and professional and personal development opportunities in Wellington and overseas.

The programme is open to all students studying for a degree at Victoria and it therefore encourages interaction between international and domestic students, undergraduate and postgraduate levels and across all the University faculties and degree disciplines.

The VILP makes full use of Wellington’s location as the political centre and cultural capital of New Zealand as well as Victoria’s links with a wide-range of stakeholders at a local, national and global level.

For more information, email vilp@vuw.ac.nz

VICTORIA pLus AWARd: In this leadership programme Victoria students volunteer to engage in service to the University and actively lead in clubs or societies.

This three-part programme is a way of helping the University community and helps develop leadership, social responsibility and employability skills, networking and personal development.

Successful completion leads to an award certificate and ceremony when you graduate in recognition of your significant contribution to student support work within the University and wider Wellington community.

student Exchange (Vic OE)In the Vic OE programme, students can complete one or two trimesters of study towards their Victoria degrees at one of over 100 partner universities worldwide, listed on the opposite page.

Vic OE is primarily geared toward undergraduate study, but there is a limited selection of course-taught postgraduate and mBA opportunities at some partner universities.

Through Victoria’s extra-curricular and exchange programmes, you can participate in experiences that complement your study and help you understand and establish your place in the world.

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Anudeep pendem INdIABcAinMarketingandManagementVictoriaInternationalLeadershipProgramme/VicOestudentI joined the Victoria International Leadership programme in the first semester of my degree and that is one decision of which I am really proud. It was supposed to be an extracurricular activity but it turned out to be much more than that – it was a completely new experience. by the first month in VILp, I started taking part in seminars which improved my way of thinking not just academically but also emotionally.

It is also through the VILp that I discovered Vic OE. I went on a student Exchange to hong Kong for a semester with the help of Vic OE and it was one of the best experiences of my life.

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International programmes Victoria works in partnership with a range of institutions in PR China, Japan, malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam to offer international programmes.

These international programmes support a wide range of different opportunities for both staff and students to study or undertake research at Victoria. These include staff and student exchange, joint programmes (twinning) and articulation, English language short courses, study abroad, and postgraduate programmes. In our twinning programmes, credit is awarded for approved local courses therefore lessening the time required for study in Wellington. Victoria’s international programmes provide genuinely cost effective opportunities for an international qualification.

For more information on our partner institutions and programmes in your country, email ip-team@vuw.ac.nz

undERgRAduATE JOInT pROgRAMMEs (TWInnIng) And ARTICuLATIOn: Joint Programme (twinning) and articulation options are available in-country to interested students in PR China, malaysia, and Vietnam. Students can choose either Commerce and Administration or Science to study at our partner institutions. At most partner institutions students complete at least the first year of degree study and transfer to Wellington to complete degree study.

VICTORIA’s JOInT pROgRAMME CAMpus In hO ChI MInh CITy, VIETnAM: Victoria University and the University of Economics, Ho Chi minh City (HCmC) offer Victoria’s Bachelor of Commerce

GmSTEC’s role is to expand the learning, research and development opportunities available to member staff and students to assist with development of the GmS. GmSTEC supports twinning, articulation and targeted study abroad programmes as well as staff and student placement programmes.

The GmSTEC Research Fellowship Scheme supports research collaboration in areas such as sustainable development, food safety and security, governance and climate change. GmSTEC also offers specialist training programmes on topics relevant to GmS development and in-country training at partner universities, including teacher training and curriculum development.

For more information visit www.gmstec.org or contact info@gmstec.org

gMsTEC MEMbERs + The Australian National University, Australia + Can Tho University, Vietnam + Hanoi University of Technology, Vietnam + Khon Kaen University, Thailand + King mongkut’s University of Technology,

Thonburi, Thailand + massey University, New Zealand + National Economics University, Hanoi,

Vietnam + National University of Laos, Lao PDR + Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia + Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia + University of Economics, Ho Chi minh City,

Vietnam + Victoria University of Wellington,

New Zealand + Yunnan University, China

and Administration programme at the Joint Programme campus located at the University of Economics in the Phu Nhuan district. Students can select from a range of English language support programmes while beginning study on Victoria’s Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA). Students can complete up to half of the BCA in HCmC before transferring to Wellington to complete the degree.

To request a VUW/UEH Joint Programme prospectus, email ip-team@vuw.ac.nz

EngLIsh LAnguAgE shORT COuRsEs: With partnerships in both Japan and South Korea, Victoria offers short course English language tuition for interested groups of students. These flexible programmes of study are designed to enrich the cultural experience of each student, with a number of activities outside the classroom to give students a taste of New Zealand culture. Duration of study times varies – from between one month to three months.

Victoria also offers a range of English language options for groups of sponsored Government officials. For more information on these programmes, email ip-team@vuw.ac.nz

gMsTEC Victoria is the Secretariat for the Greater mekong Subregion Tertiary Education Consortium (GmSTEC) Trust – a university consortium that combines the academic resources of leading New Zealand, Australian and Greater mekong Subregion (GmS) universities.

FOundATIOn sTudIEs + EngLIsh LAnguAgEVICTORIA unIVERsITy OF WELLIngTOn

At Victoria’s Joint Programme campus, Ho Chi minh City

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English proficiency programmesThe English Language Institute offers 12-week, full-time English Proficiency courses to help students develop their English language skills and language learning strategies.

The Institute’s highly qualified staff have had professional experience in many parts of the world, including the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America – and have taught students from over 90 countries.

Students take English Proficiency courses for a range of reasons. most aim to prepare for tertiary study; all aim to be challenged in the use of English; and a few aim to improve their employment prospects.

The courses are for students at an intermediate level (minimum IELTS 4.0) or above. To better prepare for university study, some students may need to combine two or three courses into a 24- or 36-week programme of intensive English.

Foundation studies programmeVictoria University’s Certificate in Foundation Studies is an eight-month programme. It is designed to teach English language proficiency and academic skills that are required for students to gain entry to university and to succeed in degree study.

The Foundation Studies programme provides an intensive learning environment, where well-qualified and experienced teachers ensure that all students receive high levels of support and tuition. The classes foster independent learning and group communication skills.

Programmes begin three times a year in February, June and October. The programme comprises six courses spread over two trimesters. Every week there are 24 hours of class time, and students are encouraged to spend 20 hours per week in unsupervised study.

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 all New Zealand universities.

pROgRAMME dATEs

Programme 2010/3 27 October 2010 to 17 June 2011

Programme 2011/1 23 February 2011 to 14 October 2011

Programme 2011/2 29 June 2011 to 10 February 2012

Programme 2011/3 26 October 2011 to June 2012

FInd OuT MOREwww.victoria-international.ac.nz/

study-options/foundation www.victoria.ac.nz/eli

FOundATIOn sTudIEs + EngLIsh LAnguAgEpREpARATIOn FOR unIVERsITy sTudy

English Language Institute proficiency ratings are accepted as an alternative to IELTS or TOEFL by Victoria and other universities for admission to Foundation Studies, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

pROgRAMME dATEs

elin 931 10 march – 10 June 2011

elin 932 13 July – 7 October 2011

elin 933 2 November 2011 – 10 February 2012

For more information and an application form, see www.victoria.ac.nz/eli, or contactVictoria International.

Foundation Studies Programme students at the Karori campus

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Thefaculty’stwo-tierdegreesalign

withinternationalandinstitutional

standards.

Weareleadersinthelatest

developmentsindesigneducation

withinaconstantlychangingglobal

context–youwillbetaughtbystaffwith

internationalprofilesandextensive

professionalexperience.

Ourmixofdisciplinesisuniquein

NewZealandandoffersstudentsnew

andexcitingopportunitiesindesign

innovationandthebuiltenvironment.

WearelocatedinoneofWellington’s

landmarkbuildings–radically

refurbishedandpackedwiththelatest

high-techfacilities,makingitoneofthe

best-equippedfacultiesofitstypein

Australasia.

effectively and generate concepts that both simplify and enrich the way people live.

The Faculty has links with the best learning institutions in the world and encourages students to take international field trips and exchanges to expand their design and research opportunities.

The Faculty of Architecture and Design occupies a central city location that offers world-class exhibition spaces, lecture theatres, workshops, computer labs and design studios.

The Faculty prides itself on teaching and research at the highest level, producing building scientists, architects and designers who develop ways to enhance the connection between the built environment, people and technology.

Students are taught to test assumptions, take risks and see things from new perspectives. Our graduates are able to think critically, practise

Discipline qualification YeaRs

Architecture Bachelor of Architectural StudiesGraduate Certificate in Designed EnvironmentsGraduate Diploma in Designed Environments Master of Architecture (Professional)PhD

30.512

3-4

Architecture History and Theory Bachelor of Architectural StudiesGraduate Certificate in Designed EnvironmentsGraduate Diploma in Designed Environments Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture History and TheoryMaster of ArchitecturePhD

30.51 12

3-4

Building Science in Project Management or Sustainable Engineering Systems

Bachelor of Building ScienceGraduate Certificate in Designed EnvironmentsGraduate Diploma in Designed EnvironmentsMaster of Building SciencePhD

3 0.512

3-4

Culture+Context Bachelor of Design Innovation Graduate Diploma in Design InnovationMaster of Design Innovation (offered in 2012)

312

Industrial Design Bachelor of Design Innovation Graduate Diploma in Design InnovationMaster of Design Innovation (offered in 2012)

312

Interior Architecture Bachelor of Architectural StudiesGraduate Certificate in Designed EnvironmentsGraduate Diploma in Designed Environments Master of Interior Architecture PhD

30.512

3-4

Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Architectural Studies Graduate Certificate in Designed EnvironmentsGraduate Diploma in Designed Environments Master of Landscape ArchitecturePhD

30.512

3-4

Media Design Bachelor of Design Innovation Graduate Diploma in Design InnovationMaster of Design Innovation (offered in 2012)

312

Choosing first-year undergraduate courses

FordetailedinformationonthedegreesofferedbytheFaculty,includingsampledegreesthatincludefirst-yearprogrammes,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

FInd OuT MOREFees and entry requirements . . . . . . pages 30-31

www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture www.victoria.ac.nz/design

www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

ARChITECTuRE + dEsIgnFACuLTy OF

14 Victoria University of Wellington

COnTEnTs

stacey Tampi INdONeSIABachelor’sdegreeinLandscapeArchitecture

I chose to study Landscape Architecture at Victoria because I wanted to learn in a young country filled with aspirations and diversity. There is no doubt that I’m learning from the best – Wellington is the arts and cultural capital of new Zealand.

I enjoy living in a pedestrian city, where everything is close – lots of galleries, cafés and streets filled with creativity, my favourite botanical garden.

people are friendly, the coffee is great, and the city has parks and interesting public spaces all around and a safe and fun nightlife.

design studio classes are guided by experienced tutors who make you love what you’re doing. studying design doesn’t mean being a bookworm, as the city itself is a literature – a canvas full of exciting and inspirational designs, a reward after a week of working hard!

“People are friendly, the coffee is

great, and the city has parks and

interesting public spaces all around

and a safe and fun nightlife.”

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ABcAcanfocusonmorethanonemajor

–thereare13fromwhichtochoose–

andcanincludeanumberofcourses

fromotherfaculties.

Thefacultyoffersawiderangeof

postgraduateprogrammesand

options,includingpost-experience

degreestoexpandworkingpractioners’

opportunitiesforadvancement.

Thefacultybenefitsfromitslocation

inthecentralbusinessdistrictofthe

nation’sadministrativehub,acrossthe

roadfromNewZealand’sParliament.

ThefacultyincludestheonlySchoolof

GovernmentinNewZealand.

The Faculty of Commerce and Administration engages with professional practice at the highest level – to understand, influence and interact with it. Students are led by staff who present original research at world conferences, publish in the best academic journals and work closely with other universities and outstanding international companies.

The Faculty’s six schools specialise in different areas of Commerce and Administration, offering over 20 programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA), students can choose from 13 different majors and can combine a Commerce degree with any other Bachelor’s degree at Victoria.

Commerce and Administration qualifications have excellent career potential. High-achieving graduates succeed around the world in both private and public sectors in fields such as economics, finance, banking, commercial law, accounting, e-commerce, information systems, international business, marketing, management, public policy, public management and taxation.

The quality of teaching and research is stimulated by the Faculty’s main location at the Pipitea Campus in the administrative hub of the city and nation. All Schools are located at Rutherford House. The Faculty’s Student and Academic Services unit is located in the Railway West Wing.

COMMERCE + AdMInIsTRATIOnFACuLTy OF

FInd OuT MOREFees and entry requirements . . . . . . pages 30-33

www.victoria.ac.nz/fca

www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

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COnTEnTs

BCA

GD

ipCo

m4

BCA(

Hon

s)

MCA

3

PhD

BcA=BachelorofcommerceandAdministrationGdipcom=Graduatediplomaofcommerce4BcA(hons)=BcAwithhonoursMcA=MasterofcommerceandAdministration3

yEARs1 3 15 1 1 1 OThER quALIFICATIOns yEARs1

Accounting BCA+GraduateDiplomainProfessionalAccounting2

MasterofProfessionalAccounting4(3+1)2

2

BusinessAdministration MasterofBusinessAdministration 2

commercialLaw

e-commerce

economics

finance PostgraduateDiplomainFinancialAnalysisPostgraduateDiplomainTreasuryManagementMasterofAppliedFinance

11

1.5

humanResourceManagementandIndustrialRelations

InformationManagement MasterofInformationManagement 1-1.5

InformationSystems BachelorofBusinessInformationSystems 4

InternationalBusiness

LibraryandInformationStudies MasterofInformationStudies 1-1.5

Management MasterofBusinessAdministrationMasterofManagementStudies

21.5-2

MāoriBusiness

Marketing

PublicManagement PostgraduateCertificateinPublicManagementPostgraduateDiplomainPublicManagementMasterofPublicManagement

11

1.5-2

PublicPolicy PostgraduateCertificateinPublicPolicyPostgraduateDiplomainPublicPolicyMasterofPublicPolicy

11

1.5-2

StrategicStudies PostgraduateCertificateinStrategicStudiesPostgraduateDiplomainStrategicStudiesMasterofStrategicStudies

11

1.5-2

Taxation

TourismManagement BachelorofTourismManagementBachelorofTourismManagement(Hons)MasterofTourismManagement

312

cONJOINTPROGRAMMeS BCA/BachelorofScience(BCA/BSc)BCA/BachelorofTeaching(BCA/BTeach)

44

no

teS

1.Oneyear=twotrimesters2.Somecourseexemptionsmaybegranted3.FollowingaBCA(Hons)orequivalent4.Aone-trimesterGraduateCertificateisalsoofferedinthesesubjectareas5.TheGraduateDiplomasinCommerceinAccountingandinTaxationgenerallytakethreetrimestersofstudy

OThER ACCREdITATIOn

TourismManagementTheFaculty’sTourismManagementprogrammesweregrantedTedQualcertificationbytheWorldTourismOrganisationin2006andgainedre-accreditationduring2009–see

http://ekm.unwto.org/english/tedqual.php

MBATheFaculty’sMBAprogrammeswereaccreditedbytheAssociationofMBAsin2008–seewww.mbaworld.com

pROFEssIOnAL ACCOunTIng

NewZealandInstituteofcharteredAccountants(NZIcA)www.nzica.com

Tomeettheacademicrequirementsforadmission

totheNZICACharteredAccountantsCollegeyoumust

completefouryearsofequivalentfull-timestudy,

includingthecompletionofaBachelor’sdegreeand

coursesspecifiedbyNZICA.TheFacultyoffersthe

followingformalpathstomeetthisrequirement:

BCA+GraduateDiplomain

ProfessionalAccounting 4 years (3+1)

BCA+BCAHonours(Accounting) 4 years (3+1)

BCAwithasecondundergraduatedegree 4-6 years

MasterofProfessionalAccounting 4 trimesters

cPAAustraliawww.cpaaustralia.com.au

AVictoriaUniversityBCAthatincludescoursesspecified

byCPAAustraliafulfilstheacademicrequirementsfor

admissiontoCPAAustralia.

cIMA–charteredInstituteofManagementAccountants(UK)www.cimaglobal.com

AVictoriaUniversityBCAinAccountingthatincludes

coursesspecifiedbyCIMAgainsanexemptionfromthe

CIMA-CertificateinBusinessAccountingandpartofthe

CIMA-AdvancedDiplomainManagementAccounting.

2

Choosing first-year bCA courses

Corecoursesare:ACCY111AccountingECON130EconomicPrinciplesandIssuesFCOM111Government,LawandBusinessINFO101FoundationsofInformationSystemsMARK101PrinciplesofMarketingMGMT101IntroductiontoManagementQUAN102StatisticsforBusinessSome courses may be substituted depending on student background and/or chosen major(s)

Choosing first-year bTM courses

TOUR101IntroductiontoTourismTOUR104TheBusinessEnvironmentofTourismTOUR108TourisminNewZealandPlusthreeorfourCommerceandAdminstration100-levelelectives

Choosing first-year bbIs courses

INFO101FoundationsofInformationSystemsINFO102BusinessApplicationProgrammingACCY111AccountingMGMT101IntroductiontoManagementEitherQUAN102StatisticsforBusinessorSTAT193StatisticsforNatural&SocialSciencesPlusuptothree100-levelelectives

FACu

LTIE

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dIsCIpLInE quALIFICATIOn YeARS1

earlychildhoodTeachereducation BachelorofArts/BachelorofTeaching(EarlyChildhoodEducation)2

GraduateDiplomaofTeaching(EarlyChildhoodEducation)341

Primary+SecondaryTeachereducation BachelorofArts/BachelorofTeaching2

BachelorofCommerceandAdministration/BachelorofTeaching2

BachelorofScience/BachelorofTeaching2

GraduateDiplomaofTeaching(Primary)3

GraduateDiplomaofTeaching(Secondary)3

44411

Postgraduateeducation BachelorofArts(Hons)PostgraduateCertificateinEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentPostgraduateDiplomainEducationandProfessionalDevelopmentMasterofArtsMasterofEducationPhD

10.5112

3-4

no

teS 1.Oneyear=twotrimesters

2.Conjointdegrees3.TheGraduateDiplomaofTeaching(ECE,PrimaryorSecondary)startsinJanuaryeachyear.

The Faculty offers undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programmes spanning every aspect of the study of education, preparation for teaching and professional development of teachers.

Education is the foundation of a knowledge-rich society and economy. Every stage of a child’s development is of equal importance for the formation of knowledge and all are essential for building the confidence to succeed. Our graduates are equipped to take up the challenges of the rapidly changing world of education; they excel as anchors of knowledge in classrooms at every level.

The Faculty is home to the Jessie Hetherington Centre for educational Research, which focuses on research and development to enhance theoretical and evidence-based

educational policy and practice from early childhood to higher education both nationally and internationally. The Centre incorporates the institute for early Childhood Studies, which brings together early childhood teachers, researchers and other professionals to work collaboratively on a range of projects in early childhood education, and He Pārekereke, which provides a base for research in māori and Pacific Nations education.

Choosing first-year undergraduate courses

ThefirstyearofstudyfortheconjointteachingdegreesfocusesontheteachingsubjectdisciplineswithintheBA,BCAorBSc.BTeachstudystartsinTrimester3ofthefirstyearwiththecourseEPSY131Teaching–What’sItAllAbout?whichincludesaweekobservinginbothaprimaryandasecondaryschool.

Thefacultyoffersone-yearintensive

graduatediplomasinearlychildhood,

primaryorsecondaryteachereducation.

Thefacultyishighlyrenownedfor

educationresearch–anumberof

internationalstudentstakeour

Master’sprogrammesandundertake

researchforaPhd.

Graduatesofourteachingprogrammes

arequalifiedtoteachinNewZealand

earlychildhood,primaryand/or

secondaryschoolsdependingonthe

studyprogrammeandareeligiblefor

provisionalteacherregistrationfromthe

NewZealandTeacherscouncil.

EduCATIOnFACuLTy OF

FInd OuT MOREFees and entry requirements . . . . . . pages 32-33

www.victoria.ac.nz/education

www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

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COnTEnTs

“With the arts and culture, Wellington

is a fun place to live. There’s always

something interesting happening.”

Karen Clothier USABachelorofArts(Linguistics)BachelorofScience(Psychology)

I wanted to get out and see a different country but I didn’t want to take a gap year and risk never going back to school, so I decided to look at universities overseas. I chose Victoria for its good mix of classes. I was able to major in both Linguistics and psychology and study Japanese.

The student body is large and diverse so there’s something for everyone. It’s easy to meet people from different countries, people who

have travelled and worked in many different places and are interested in all kind of things. you can learn a lot from the people you meet.

The combination of the student and greater-Wellington communities adds to the vibrancy of the city. With the arts and culture, Wellington is a fun place to live. There’s always something interesting happening.

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Thefacultyofengineeringfocusses

oninnovationsinelectronics,optics,

magnetics,softwaretoolsandnetworks.

TheprofessionalBedegreefocuseson

projectwork,andincludesmanagement

skillsandworkplacements.

Postgraduateresearchisstrong,

particularlyintheareasofartificial

intelligence,distributedsystems,

human/computerinteraction,and

communicationsandnetworking.

as electronics, optics, magnetics, software tools, and networks. Its programmes are designed so its graduates emerge as skilled professionals – both scientists and engineers – who are technically innovative, skilled problem-solvers, good communicators and able to take a leading role in future developments in their fields.

The Faculty of Engineering teaches the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) and the BSc in Computer Science, a range of master’s programmes and supervision for PhD research.

The BE teaches the design and implementation of real-world systems in three specialisations: Electronic and Computer Systems, Network Engineering and Software Engineering. It includes an essential grounding in management skills and a work placement in a relevant industry, part of which, with approval, can be taken outside of New Zealand.

The Faculty’s focus is the innovation possible in the accelerating capability of technologies such

dIsCIpLInE quALIFICATIOn YeARS

computerScience BachelorofScienceGraduateDiplomainSciencePostgraduateDiplomaofScienceBachelorofSciencewithHonoursMasterofScienceMasterofComputerSciencePhD

3111

1-22

3-4

electronicandcomputerSystems/electronicandcomputerSystemengineering

BachelorofScienceBachelorofEngineeringGraduateDiplomainScienceBachelorofSciencewithHonoursPostgraduateDiplomainScienceMasterofScienceMasterofEngineeringPhD

34111

1-21

3-4

Networkengineering BachelorofEngineeringMasterofEngineeringPhD

41

3-4

Softwareengineering BachelorofEngineeringMasterofEngineeringPhD

41

3-4

Choosing first-year undergraduate courses

AfirstyearforallBEspecialisationsis:COMP102IntroductiontoProgrammingCOMP103IntroductiontoDataStructureENGR101EngineeringTechnologyPlusthreeorfourcompulsorycoursesspecifictoyourspecialisation

FInd OuT MOREFees and entry requirements . . . . . . pages 32-33

www.victoria.ac.nz/engineering

www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

EngInEERIngFACuLTy OF

20 Victoria University of Wellington

COnTEnTs

Rodrigo gomez segura chILeBachelorofArts(hons)inPacificStudies

I came to Victoria for two reasons. Firstly, because new Zealand – as a leader in the treatment of indigenous issues – has deeply developed study of the Treaty of Waitangi.

I lived in Rapa nui for seven years and my interest as a lawyer is to study the analogous Chilean case, the Act of Annexation of 1888. secondly, because I have always wanted to live in an English-speaking country. new Zealand gathered all these features!

Victoria is simply perfect. It has everything available for you, computers, facilities, people always striving to make you feel comfortable.

new Zealand is a peaceful country with a high level educational standard and lovely, friendly people. I highly recommend those with families to study at Victoria university.

“New Zealand is a peaceful country

with a high-level educational

standard and lovely, friendly

people.”

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many of our programmes have connections in Wellington which create unique opportunities for students to engage in during their studies. These include the museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Archives New Zealand, the Government and Parliament, New Zealand Film Archive, and professional and amateur theatre.

ThefacultyofhumanitiesandSocial

SciencesisVictoria’slargestandoffers

extensivepostgraduateopportunities.

Thereareover40majorsfortheBA–

manystudentsgraduatewithadouble

major.

TheBAistheidealdegreetoincludeina

conjointdegreeprogramme.

TheUniversityhasregularlybeennamed

intheworld’stop100foritsteachingin

humanitiesandsocialsciences.

Manyofourgraduatescontinue

withpostgraduatestudiesandtake

advantageofthefaculty’slinkswiththe

nationalhistoricalandculturalresources

ofthecaptialcity.

Choosing first-year undergraduate courses

BAstudentshaveawiderangeofcoursechoices–however,itisimportanttoplanyourwholedegreefromyourfirstyeartoensureyoutakethecoursesyouneedforyourchosenmajor(s).

ForanoverviewoftheBachelorofArts,includingsampledegreeprogrammes,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

FInd OuT MOREFees and entry requirements . . . . . . pages 32-35

www.victoria.ac.nz/fhss

www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

huMAnITIEs + sOCIAL sCIEnCEsFACuLTy OF

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is a unique and distinctive part of Victoria and is committed to the advancement of knowledge and creative activity through teaching, learning and research. It is recognised internationally for its scholarly excellence and creativity.

Flexibility is the feature of our degrees, based on the understanding that a Humanities and Social Sciences qualification is the foundation for a wide range of careers. Graduates have become policy-makers, journalists, authors, translators, historians, teachers and politicians.

many graduates continue on to postgraduate research – recent graduates have received scholarships to study in Harvard, Cambridge, Princeton and UCLA.

22 Victoria University of Wellington

COnTEnTs

Bach

elor

ofA

rts

GD

ipAr

ts

PGD

ipAr

ts6

BA(H

ons)

Mas

tero

fArt

s2

PhD

GdipArts=GraduatediplomainArtsPGdipArts=PostgraduatediplomainArtsBA(hons)=BachelorofArtswithhonours

yeARS1 3 1 1 1 1 3-4 otheR YEARS

AppliedLinguistics3,4

Arthistory

AsianStudies

BraziliancultureandPortugueseLanguage4

chinese

classicalStudies

creativeWriting

criminology5

culturalAnthropology

deafStudies

economics5

economichistory5

education5

education+Psychology5

english(Literature)

englishStudies

europeanStudies

film

french

Geography5

German

Greek

healthcare6 PostgraduateCertificateinHealthCare

PostgraduateDiplomainHealthCare

MasterofHealthCare

0.5

1

2

history

InternationalRelations MasterofInternationalRelations

1

Italian

Japanese

Latin

Linguistics3

LiteraryTranslationStudies

MāoriResourceManagement

MāoriStudies

Mathematics5

Mathematicseducation5

Bach

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ofA

rts

GD

ipAr

ts

PGD

ipAr

ts6

BA(H

ons)

Mas

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fArt

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PhD

GdipArts=GraduatediplomainArtsPGdipArts=PostgraduatediplomainArtsBA(hons)=BachelorofArtswithhonours

yeARS1 3 1 1 1 1 3-4 otheR YEARS

MediaStudies

ModernLanguageStudies6

Museum+heritageStudies

MasterofMuseumandHeritageStudies

2

Music SpecialistqualificationsinmusicaretaughtbyVictoriaandMasseyUniversitiesattheNewZealandSchoolofMusic–www.nzsm.ac.nzBachelorofMusicBachelorofMusic(Hons)GraduateDiplomainMusicMasterofMusicMasterofMusicTherapyPostgraduateDiplomain

MusicPostgraduateDiplomain

MusicTeaching(Singing)MasterofMusicalArtsArtistDiplomaDoctorofMusicalArts

311121

1

22

3-4

NewZealandLiterature

NewZealandStudies

PacificStudies

Philosophy

PoliticalScience

Psychology5

ReligiousStudies

SamoanStudies/fa’asamoa

SecondLanguageeducation

SocialPolicy

Sociology

Spanish

TeReoMāori

TeSOL3

TextTechnologies4

Theatre MasterofTheatreArts 2

Writing(AcademicandProfessional)

no

teS

1. Oneyear=2trimesters2. AnMAcanbecompletedinoneyearofstudy/researchonlyafteranHonoursyearinthesamesubjectarea,ortheequivalent.3. MAinTESOL,AppliedLinguisticsandLinguisticsmaybeavailableinpartbydistancelearning.4.Coursesareavailableatundergraduatelevelinthesesubjects,butthesubjectsarenotBAmajors.5. ThesesubjectsareofferedforFacultyofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesqualifications,butaretaughtbyotherfaculties.6.Subjecttoapprovalfor2011.

FACu

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COnTEnTs

FACu

LTIE

s

TheLawfacultyisintheheartof

Wellington’scentralbusinessdistrict,

nexttoNewZealand’sparliamentand

thedistrict,highandSupremecourts.

Thefour-yearBachelorofLaws(LLB)isa

professionaldegreeforthosewhowish

topractiselaworpursueacareerwhere

aknowledgeofthelawisimportant.

Thefaculty’svibrantpostgraduate

communityhasstudentsfromaround

theworld–researchistheemphasisand

Master’sstudentshavetheopportunity

toenjoyinternshipsinavarietyof

specialistworkplaceenvironments. dIsCIpLInE quALIFICATIOn YeARS1

Law BachelorofLaws(LLB) BachelorofLawswithHonours(LLB[Hons])2 GraduateCertificateinLaw MasterofLaws(LLM)bycoursework3 MasterofLaws(LLM)bycourseworkanddissertation(35,000words)3

MasterofLaws(LLM)bythesis(50,000words)3PhD

44

0.5-11

1-1.51-1.53-4

dOUBLedeGReeS AnArts,ScienceorCommercedegreecombinedwithaBachelorofLaws 5

no

teS 1. Oneyear=twotrimesters

2. TheLLB(Hons)isanundergraduatedegreebyinvitationonly.3. TheMasterofLawsisusuallytakentofocusonaspecificaspectoflaw–itdoesnotentitleagraduateto

practiselawinNewZealand.Forinformationonobtainingapractisingcertificate,seewww.nzcle.org.nz.

Victoria is home to one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected Law Schools, a stimulating centre for study that draws particular focus from its proximity to government and the courts. Housed in the historic Government Buildings of inner-city Wellington, next to New Zealand’s Parliament, the courts and the central business district, the Victoria Law School is a unique centre for students, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners.

Undergraduate law courses teach students how to think legally, using the many facets of the law to equip them with skills of reasoning and analysis, which can be applied to careers in law, politics, business and government.

The postgraduate programme is under constant development in response to changes in the law, the demands of students and the School’s own research. International, public and commercial law are offered each year, along with courses in topics such as cyber law, environmental law and

legal history. Faculty, international visitors and practising lawyers contribute to lectures and conferences. Student-led seminars provide a forum for analysis of current legal issues and result in a substantial body of research, some of which is published in the Faculty’s journals the VUW Law Review and the New Zealand Journal of Public and International Law, and other academic journals.

All students are welcome to attend the lectures held by the Faculty’s two research centres: the New Zealand Centre of International Economic Law and the New Zealand Centre for Public Law.

Choosing first-year undergraduate courses

First-yearLawstudentstake:

+ LAWS121IntroductiontoNZLegalSystem

+ LAWS122IntroductiontoCaseLaw

+ LAWS123IntroductiontoStatuteLaw

+ fourorfivenon-LawcoursesLAWS121isaprerequisitetoLAWS122and123

FInd OuT MOREFees and entry requirements . . . . . . pages 34-35

www.victoria.ac.nz/law

www.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

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Kiew poh yeeMALAySIABachelorofScienceinBiotechnologyStudying:BSc(hons)inBiotechnology

new Zealand is simply perfect – it is not too far from Malaysia; it has a high standard of living, good security and low cost of living, as well as spectacular scenery. The peaceful and clean environment makes it a perfect place for me to further my studies.

science at Victoria is extremely enjoyable and challenging for me. I’ve started honours and am thrilled to have the chance to learn and improve my skills in Vic’s well-equipped labs. I’ve learnt a great deal from the very friendly and helpful lecturers here.

I’ve also benefited from the facilities and services that Vic provides, such as the student Recreation Centre, Accommodation services, student Learning support and student health. besides receiving quality education, I also get to experience a new lifestyle and culture; make new friends and enrich my working experience.

In a nutshell, Victoria is an ideal place for me to learn and enjoy as well as to challenge myself to greater heights and achievements.

“New Zealand is simply perfect…

it has a high standard of living,

good security and low cost of living,

as well as spectacular scenery. ”

sumaiya Al-yarubi OMANfoundationStudiesStudying:BachelorofLaws

I came to new Zealand on scholarship from the Ministry of higher Education in Oman in 2005. The Foundation studies programme could not have been a better start. I was honoured and pleased to win the Foundation scholarship for 2006. It was an appreciated reward and a huge encouragement to work even harder for the coming phase, especially as I was planning to go into a challenging field and study Law.

I enjoyed studying the five non-law papers in my first year at uni, which included International Relations, Media and Religious studies. They were a good introduction to what uni life was like.

The first year of Law was challenging as the grades I got would determine whether I got into second-year Law. I’m currently in my fourth year, and although I’m getting familiar with the requirements and style, the workload is not getting any less.

It has been a very fruitful experience. I’ve improved a lot academically and I also feel that I’ve matured socially. I am looking forward to my graduation in the first semester next year hopefully.

I will make the most of my experience of living in new Zealand, and studying Law at Victoria, by putting what I’ve studied and learnt into practice in Oman.

“I will make the most of studying Law at

Victoria by putting what I’ve studied and

learnt into practice in Oman.”

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The unknown is infinite. Victoria’s Faculty of Science is fuelled by a spirit of exploration, guided by the known.

Among the many significant research centres in the Faculty are: the macDiarmid Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced materials, New Zealand’s top research institute in material science; the malaghan Institute for medical Research, the country’s largest private medical research institute; and the Antarctic Research Centre, the leading research group on Antarctic research and the global climate system.

These, together with a location in the city with New Zealand’s largest concentration of

scientists, recognises the Faculty of Science as a leader in the international science community. The Faculty is led by staff who are at the cutting edge of discovery: among its alumni is the late Professor Alan macDiarmid, 2000 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.

Exceptional laboratory facilities within the University, plus geological and biological field stations, a Coastal Ecology Laboratory and a research marine vessel, combined with excellent student support and work opportunities, enable our Science graduates to achieve well beyond their own expectations.

Wellingtonhasthehighest

concentrationofscientistsandscience

organisationsinNewZealand.

BScstudentscanaddasecondmajor

fromoutsidescienceandstillcomplete

thedegreeinthreeyears.

Areasofresearchstrengthinclude

biomedicalscience,conservationand

marineecology,materialscience,earth

sciences,organicsynthesis,Antarctic

andclimatescience,nanotechnology,

developmentstudies,computibility

theory,modelling,biostatistics,clinical/

cross-cultural/forensic/cognitiveand

behaviouralpsychology,tonameafew.

Wellington’sstrengthinSciencewas

recognisedatthe2009inauguralPrime

Minister’sSciencePrizes,wherefour

ofthefivewinnershadWellingtonand

VictoriaUniversityconnections.

Choosing first-year bsc coursesBachelor of Sciencestudentshaveagreatdealofflexibilityintheircoursechoicesthroughouttheirdegrees.Toensureflexibilityandtograduateinthreeyears,choosetherequiredfirst-yearcoursesforatleasttwomajors–thesearegiveninthespecificmajorrequirements.

ForanoverviewoftheBachelorofScience,includingsampledegreeprogrammes,seewww.victoria.ac.nz/home/study/undergrad

Choosing first-year bbMedsc coursesBIOL111CellBiologyBMSC114IntroductiontoHumanBiologyBMSC117TheBiologyofDiseaseCHEM113ConceptsofChemistryCHEM114PrinciplesofChemistryPSYC122IntroductiontoPsychology2EitherSTAT193StatisticsforNaturalandSocial

SciencesorMATH142Calculus1BEitherBHSC116HumanReproduction,Evolution

andSexualityorCHEM115StructureandSpectroscopy

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AppliedPhysics

AppliedStatistics

Biology

BiomedicalScience BachelorofBiomedicalScience2

BachelorofBiomedicalSciencewithHonoursPostgraduateDiplomainBiomedicalScienceMasterofBiomedicalScience

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Biotechnology

cell&MolecularBioscience

chemistry

conservationBiology MasterofConservationBiology3 1

developmentStudies PostgraduateDiplomainDevelopmentStudiesMasterofDevelopmentStudies

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ecologicalRestoration

ecologyandBiodiversity

environmentalScience

environmentalStudies PostgraduateDiplomainEnvironmentalStudiesMasterofEnvironmentalStudies

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Geography

GeographicInformationScience PostgraduateDiplomainGeographicInformationScience4

MasterofinGeographicInformationScience41

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Geology

Geophysics

heritageMaterialsScience

Logicandcomputation

MarineBiology

Marineconservation MasterofMarineConservation 1-1.55

Mathematics

Mathematicseducation

Meteorology PostgraduateCertificateinMeteorologyPostgraduateDiplomainMeteorology

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Microbiology(Molecular)

OperationsResearch

PetroleumGeosciences

PhysicalGeography

Physics

Psychology PostgraduateDiplomainClinicalPsychologyMasterofScienceinBehaviouralNeuroscienceMasterofScienceinCross-CulturalPsychologyMasterofScienceinForensicPsychology4

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Statistics PostgraduateDiplomainMathematicsofFinanceandInsuranceMasterofScienceinStochasticProcessesofFinanceandInsurance

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1. Oneyear=2trimesters2.TheBBmedScisofferedin:HumanGenetics;MolecularPathology;andMolecularPharmacology&MedicinalChemistry3. TheMConBioisajointprogrammewithUNSW,Australia:VUWcomponent(January-June),UNSWcomponent(July-November)4.Subjecttoapprovalfor20115. JanuaryorJunestart,canbecompletedin1or1.5yearsdependingonacademicbackground6.Canbecompletedin1or2yearsdependingonacademicbackground7. ThefirstyearofthisdegreeisalsoofferedasaPostgraduateDiplomainScience

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Victoria has an international reputation for academic excellence in postgraduate teaching and research across seven faculties. The University is recognised as a leader in a number of international growth areas, including bioscience, biomedical science, built environments, design, earth sciences, human geography, business and law, human resources, materials science, music, physics, psychology, social policy, criminology and film and theatre.

Victoria has researchers of national and international repute working in a diverse range of disciplines. Our researchers have won major grants in a highly competitive environment and publish in leading international journals and with the top academic publishers. We offer continually developing graduate programmes and access to the latest thinking across a wide range of fields.

Victoria has over 40 research institutes and centres that play a significant role in graduate teaching and research. These institutes and

centres are involved in applied research projects as well as programmes that advance fundamental understanding.

The University is co-host of the macDiarmid Institute for Advanced materials and Nanotechnology, a national Centre of Research Excellence. Victoria is also a partner in three other Centres of Research Excellence. The malaghan Institute of medical Research, New Zealand’s leading independent biomedical research centre is on the Kelburn campus and is part of a major collaboration involving both teaching and research. The University’s Antarctic Research Centre has produced research vital to world understanding of climate change.

Victoria has state-of-the-art technical resources to facilitate the research of our staff and students. This is supported by a wide range of international research services and access to collaborative networks provided by the University’s Information Technology Service group.

PhD students play an important role in research at Victoria. The Faculty of Graduate Research focuses on ensuring that PhD students have a positive experience and promotes the quality of PhD research across the University, and runs orientation programmes for new PhD students.

Research by thesis students are further supported through the University’s commitment to a minimum resources agreement, which covers office space and furniture, electronic facilities and financial support, and a laptop rebate that provides assistance with the purchase of notebook computers.

For more information on these initiatives, to find out more about postgraduate research at Victoria and to apply for admission as a PhD student, visit the Faculty of Graduate Research website at www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr

special allowances for International phd studentsAt Victoria, international PhD candidates pay fees at the same level as New Zealand domestic students.

The spouse/partner of a PhD student receives a work permit for the period in which the student is studying in New Zealand.

Children of PhD students may attend school in New Zealand without paying international student fees.

Victoria university of Wellington is one of new Zealand’s leading research institutions, spending tens of millions of dollars every year on research.

FACuLTy OF gRAduATE REsEARChPhone +64-4-463 5061Fax +64-4-463 6480Email pg-research@vuw.ac.nzWebsite www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr

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The scholarship pays NZ$22,000 per annum plus tuition fees for up to three years.

Reimbursements for medical insurance, thesis allowance and partial travel expenses may also be available. more information can be found at www.newzealandeducated.com/scholarships

VICTORIA MAsTER’s (by ThEsIs) sChOLARshIps: These scholarships currently have a stipend for living costs of NZ$15,000 plus domestic tuition fees for one year. Please note: master’s (by thesis) fees are charged at international fee levels, so students must pay the difference between domestic and international tuition fees. Approximately 34 scholarships are offered each year. The closing date is 1 November.

To find out more, contact the Scholarships Office, email scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz

Other scholarshipsVICTORIA gRAduATE AWARds: These awards are available to Honours and master’s by coursework students. They are available for one year and pay up to $5,000 towards tuition fees. Around 100 awards are offered annually.

InTERnATIOnAL undERgRAduATE FEEs sChOLARshIps – MALAysIA, ThAILAnd, VIETnAM: Victoria offers a limited number of International Undergraduate Fees Scholarships for students of outstanding ability from malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to

study at Victoria for an undergraduate degree. These scholarships are valued at NZ$20,000. To find out more, contact Shenwei Teo, Victoria International, email: ip-team@vuw.ac.nz

COMMOnWEALTh sChOLARshIps: These scholarships are available to citizens of Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study at a New Zealand university, and cover full tuition fees, return airfare, a living allowance and other study-related costs. Applicants must apply through their home country. For more information, visit www.csfp-online.org or email schols@nzvcc.ac.nz.

nZAId dEVELOpMEnT sChOLARshIps: These undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships are offered to people from selected developing countries by the New Zealand government’s international aid and development agency NZAID. The scholarship aims “to enhance the skills, training and knowledge of selected individuals and thereby build capacity to contribute to the sustainable development of key areas in their home country”. For more information, visit www.nzaid.govt.nz/scholarships/nzds.html

us FInAnCIAL AId: Victoria University is accredited by the US Department of Education to administer US Financial Aid Loans to US citizens or eligible non-citizens – see www.victoria-international.ac.nz

sChOLARshIps

scholarships are available for international students wishing to study at Victoria, particularly for phd and other research.scholarships for researchVICTORIA phd sChOLARshIps: Victoria PhD Scholarships consist of a living allowance of NZ$21,000 per annum plus tuition fees for up to three years.

Applicants may also be offered the alternative Victoria Doctoral Scholarships. These awards consist of a NZ$16,000 living allowance per annum plus tuition fees for up to three years and also an offer of employment within the supervising school of at least $5,000 per annum.

Around 100 new scholarships are offered each year in each of the above.

There are three closing dates for Victoria PhD funding – 1 March, 1 July and 1 november. There is one process and one single form for applying for admission and for scholarship funding. This application form is available from the Faculty of Graduate Research website, www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr

For more information, email scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz or pg-research@vuw.ac.nz

nEW ZEALAnd InTERnATIOnAL dOCTORAL REsEARCh sChOLARshIps: Each year the New Zealand Government offers around 10 scholarships for international students who are accepted for doctoral study at a New Zealand university.

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FACULtY AnD PRoGRAMMeS intAke1

MiniMUM DURAtion

Years

totAL PointS FoR FULL

QUALiFiCAtion

eStiMAteD tUition FeeS (nZ$)

Full programme unless otherwise indicated

Courseworkand/or

Research

MiniMUM entRY ReQUiReMentSDegrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

FACULtY oF ARChiteCtURe AnD DeSiGnBachelor of Architectural Studies (Architecture,InteriorArchitecture,Landscape

Architecture,ArchitectureHistoryandTheory)Feb 3 360 25,950 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses intheapplicationform

Competitiveentryintosecondyear

Bachelor of Building Science (ProjectManagement,SustainableEngineeringSystems)

Feb 3 360 25,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationformCompetitiveentryintosecondyear

Bachelor of Design innovation (Culture+Context,IndustrialDesign,MediaDesign)

Feb 3 360 25,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationformCompetitiveentryintosecondyear

Graduate Certificate in Designed environments (Architecture,ArchitectureHistoryandTheory,InteriorArchitecture,LandscapeArchitecture,ProjectManagement[BuildingScience],SustainableEngineeringSystems[BuildingScience])

Feb 0.5 60 12,975 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline,plusaportfolio

Graduate Diploma in Designed environments (Architecture,ArchitectureHistoryandTheory,InteriorArchitecture,LandscapeArchitecture,ProjectManagement[BuildingScience],SustainableEngineeringSystems[BuildingScience])

Feb 1 120 25,950 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline,plusaportfolio

Graduate Diploma in Design innovation (Culture+Context,IndustrialDesign,MediaDesign)

Feb 1 120 25,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline,plusaportfolio

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture history and theory Feb 1 120 27,950 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline

Master of Architecture Feb 1 120 28,500 R Bachelor‘sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

Master of Architecture (Professional) Feb 2 240 28,500 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

Master of Building Science Feb 2 240 27,950 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline

Master of Design innovation 2

(Culture+Context,IndustrialDesign,MediaDesign)Feb 2 240 27,950 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline

Master of interior Architecture 2 Feb 2 240 28,500 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

Master of Landscape Architecture Feb 2 240 28,500 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

PhD Anytime 3 6,210 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF CoMMeRCe + ADMiniStRAtionBachelor of Business information Systems

(InformationSystemsManagement,InformationSystemsDevelopment)Feb,Jul 4 480 21,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (formajors,seepage17) Feb,Jul 3 360 21,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration/Bachelor of Science (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 22,525 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of tourism Management Feb,Jul 3 360 21,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma in Commerce (forsubjects,seepage17) Feb,Jul 1 120 21,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (followingaBachelor’sdegreeinAccounting) Feb 1 120 21,450 C VUWBachelorofCommerceandAdministrationinAccounting

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration with honours (forsubjects,seepage17) Feb 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Bachelor of tourism Management with honours Feb 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Management Feb,Jul 1 60 11,550 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy Feb,Jul 1 60 11,550 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Studies Feb 1 60 11,550 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis Feb,Jul 1 120 29,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Postgraduate Diploma in treasury Management Feb,Jul 1 120 29,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management Feb,Jul 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Feb,Jul 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies Feb 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of Applied Finance Feb,Jul 1.5 180 44,175 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of Business Administration Feb 2 240 23,100 peryear C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleastfiveyears’relevantprofessionalworkexperience,plusGMATof550ormore

Master of Commerce and Administration (formajors,seepage17) Anytime 1 120 23,100 R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursinsamesubjectarea,orequivalent

Master of information Management Feb,Jul,Nov 1.5 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleastfiveyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of information Studies Feb 1 180 36,150 C Bachelor’sdegreewithHonours,orMastersdegree,orequivalent

Master of Management Studies Feb 1.5-2 240 23,100 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Professional Accounting Feb,Nov 1.5-2 240 22,500 peryear C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Public Management Feb,Jul 1.5-2 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of Public Policy Feb,Jul 1.5-2 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

FootnoteS:

1 Afewmajorsmayhaverestrictedintakedates.2 ThisMaster’sdegreewillbeavailablefrom2012.

In2011,theMaster’sbythesisisofferedforsuitablyqualifiedcandidates.

3 Thisfeeisbasedonstudentstaking60pointsofeachdegreeintheirfirstyear.

IMpORTAnT nOTEsAll tuition fees at Victoria are calculated on a per-point basis. The average number of points for two trimesters (Trimesters 1 and 2) of academic study is 120 points.

The tuition fees quoted on these pages are for the full programme unless otherwise stated. Fee quoted as ‘per year’ are an estimate only, based on 120 points of study within the Faculty offering the qualification.

The actual fee you pay will depend on the number of points in which you enrol and the Faculty from which you select courses.

Undergraduate fees are charged at the following rates:

School of Architecture $216.25School of Design $212.08Faculty of Commerce + Administration $178.75Faculty of Education $147.63Faculty of Engineering $219.58Faculty of Humanities + Social Sciences $162.08Faculty of Law $193.33Faculty of Science $196.67New Zealand School of music $191.67

These tuition fees apply to courses in 2011. Courses taken in subsequent years will be charged at the rates for that year.

Costs associated with field trips and thesis publication are not included in tuition fees.

Tuition fees for PhD study and research are charged on a per-year basis. International PhD students are charged at domestic fee rates, which are set later in the year. The PhD fees quoted here are 2010 fees – these are subject to change for 2011.

OThER FEEs + COsTsInadditiontotuitionfees,studentleviesmustbepaidandthereareothercostsassociatedwithstudyatVictoria.Thefollowingare2010costs,andsubjecttochangefor2011:

2010 Student Levies (estimated) $675

2010 Medical and travel insurance $520

estimated living costs $17,220(rent,food,etc)for38weeks–seepage39

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FACULtY AnD PRoGRAMMeS intAke1

MiniMUM DURAtion

Years

totAL PointS FoR FULL

QUALiFiCAtion

eStiMAteD tUition FeeS (nZ$)

Full programme unless otherwise indicated

Courseworkand/or

Research

MiniMUM entRY ReQUiReMentSDegrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

FACULtY oF ARChiteCtURe AnD DeSiGnBachelor of Architectural Studies (Architecture,InteriorArchitecture,Landscape

Architecture,ArchitectureHistoryandTheory)Feb 3 360 25,950 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate courses intheapplicationform

Competitiveentryintosecondyear

Bachelor of Building Science (ProjectManagement,SustainableEngineeringSystems)

Feb 3 360 25,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationformCompetitiveentryintosecondyear

Bachelor of Design innovation (Culture+Context,IndustrialDesign,MediaDesign)

Feb 3 360 25,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationformCompetitiveentryintosecondyear

Graduate Certificate in Designed environments (Architecture,ArchitectureHistoryandTheory,InteriorArchitecture,LandscapeArchitecture,ProjectManagement[BuildingScience],SustainableEngineeringSystems[BuildingScience])

Feb 0.5 60 12,975 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline,plusaportfolio

Graduate Diploma in Designed environments (Architecture,ArchitectureHistoryandTheory,InteriorArchitecture,LandscapeArchitecture,ProjectManagement[BuildingScience],SustainableEngineeringSystems[BuildingScience])

Feb 1 120 25,950 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline,plusaportfolio

Graduate Diploma in Design innovation (Culture+Context,IndustrialDesign,MediaDesign)

Feb 1 120 25,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline,plusaportfolio

Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture history and theory Feb 1 120 27,950 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline

Master of Architecture Feb 1 120 28,500 R Bachelor‘sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

Master of Architecture (Professional) Feb 2 240 28,500 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

Master of Building Science Feb 2 240 27,950 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline

Master of Design innovation 2

(Culture+Context,IndustrialDesign,MediaDesign)Feb 2 240 27,950 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinarelateddiscipline

Master of interior Architecture 2 Feb 2 240 28,500 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

Master of Landscape Architecture Feb 2 240 28,500 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaportfolio

PhD Anytime 3 6,210 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF CoMMeRCe + ADMiniStRAtionBachelor of Business information Systems

(InformationSystemsManagement,InformationSystemsDevelopment)Feb,Jul 4 480 21,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (formajors,seepage17) Feb,Jul 3 360 21,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration/Bachelor of Science (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 22,525 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of tourism Management Feb,Jul 3 360 21,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma in Commerce (forsubjects,seepage17) Feb,Jul 1 120 21,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting (followingaBachelor’sdegreeinAccounting) Feb 1 120 21,450 C VUWBachelorofCommerceandAdministrationinAccounting

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration with honours (forsubjects,seepage17) Feb 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Bachelor of tourism Management with honours Feb 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Management Feb,Jul 1 60 11,550 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy Feb,Jul 1 60 11,550 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Studies Feb 1 60 11,550 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analysis Feb,Jul 1 120 29,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Postgraduate Diploma in treasury Management Feb,Jul 1 120 29,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management Feb,Jul 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy Feb,Jul 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Studies Feb 1 120 23,100 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of Applied Finance Feb,Jul 1.5 180 44,175 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of Business Administration Feb 2 240 23,100 peryear C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleastfiveyears’relevantprofessionalworkexperience,plusGMATof550ormore

Master of Commerce and Administration (formajors,seepage17) Anytime 1 120 23,100 R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursinsamesubjectarea,orequivalent

Master of information Management Feb,Jul,Nov 1.5 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleastfiveyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of information Studies Feb 1 180 36,150 C Bachelor’sdegreewithHonours,orMastersdegree,orequivalent

Master of Management Studies Feb 1.5-2 240 23,100 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Professional Accounting Feb,Nov 1.5-2 240 22,500 peryear C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Public Management Feb,Jul 1.5-2 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of Public Policy Feb,Jul 1.5-2 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

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FACULtY AnD PRoGRAMMeS intAke1

MiniMUM DURAtion

Years

totAL PointS FoR FULL

QUALiFiCAtion

eStiMAteD tUition FeeS (nZ$)

Full programme unless otherwise indicated

Courseworkand/or

Research

MiniMUM entRY ReQUiReMentSDegrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

FACULtY oF CoMMeRCe + ADMiniStRAtion (continued)Master of Strategic Studies Feb 1.5-2 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of tourism Management Feb 2 240 23,100 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinasamesubjectarea

PhD Anytime 120 5,960 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF eDUCAtionBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of teaching (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 21,665 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration/Bachelor of teaching (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 23,665 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of teaching (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 25,815 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of teaching (early Childhood education) (conjoint) Feb 4 540 20,940 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma of teaching (early Childhood education) Jan 1 155 22,500 C Bachelor’sdegree,orequivalentplusaminimumIELTSoverallbandof7.0(withnosub-scorebelow7.0)

Graduate Diploma of teaching (Primary) Jan 1 155 22,500 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentplusaminimumIELTSoverallbandof7.0(withnosub-scorebelow7.0)

Graduate Diploma of teaching (Secondary) Jan 1 155 22,500 C Bachelor’sdegreewhichincludestwoteachingsubjects,orequivalentplusaminimumIELTSoverallbandof7.0(withnosub-scorebelow7.0)

Postgraduate Certificate in education and Professional Development Feb,Jul,Nov 0.5 60 11,125 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in education and Professional Development Feb,Jul,Nov 1 120 22,250 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of education Feb,Jul,Nov 2 240 22,250 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

PhD Anytime 3-4 5,365 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF enGineeRinGBachelor of engineering(forspecialisations,seepage20) Feb 4 480 26,350 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 3 360 23,600 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma in Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1 120 23,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentwhichincludessomecomputersciencecourses

Bachelor of Science with honours (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C4 Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1-2 120/240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Computer Science Feb,Jul 2 240 27,600 peryear C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of engineering (forspecialisations,seepage20) Feb,Jul 1 120 28,600 R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

PhD (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul,Nov 3-4 6,210 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

PhD (Engineering) Anytime 3-4 6,210 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF hUMAnitieS AnD SoCiAL SCienCeSBachelor of Arts (formajors,seepage23) Feb,Jul 3 360 19,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Music3(ClassicalPerformance,Composition,Jazz,MusicStudies) Feb 3 360 23,000 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationformAuditionrequiredforClassicalPerformanceandJazz

Graduate Diploma in Arts2 (forsubjects,seepage23) Feb,Jul 1 120 19,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Graduate Diploma in Music3 Feb,Jul 1 120 23,000 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,andappropriatetrainingandexperienceAudition/portfoliomayberequired

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts2 (forsubjects,seepage23) Feb,Jul 1 120 21,350 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinthesamesubjectarea

Bachelors of Arts with honours (forsubjects,seepage23) Feb,Jul 1 120 21,350 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Bachelor of Music with honours3 (Arranging,ClassicalPerformance,Composition/SonicArts,Ethnomusicology,JazzPerformance,Musicology,MusicStudies)

Feb,Jul 1 120 25,500 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaudition/portfolio

Postgraduate Diploma in Music3 (Composition,SonicArts,Performance) Feb,Jul 1 120 25,500 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaudition/portfolio

Postgraduate Certificate in health Care2 Feb,Jul,Nov 0.5 60 10,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinahealth-relatedarea,plusprofessionalworkingexperienceinhealthcare

Postgraduate Diploma in health Care2 Feb,Jul,Nov 1 120 20,900 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinahealth-relatedarea,plusprofessionalworkingexperienceinhealthcare

Master of Arts (forsubjects,seepage23) Anytime 1 120 21,350 R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursinsamesubjectarea,orequivalent

Master of Arts in teSoL/Applied Linguistics Feb,Jul,Nov 1 180 24,050 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinlinguistics,Englishlanguage,educationoralanguageotherthanEnglish,plusatleasttwoyears’professionalexperienceinlanguageeducationorappliedlinguistics

FootnoteS:

1 Afewmajorsmayhaverestrictedintakedates.2 Subjecttoapprovalfor2011.3 ThesequalificationsareofferedbytheNewZealand

SchoolofMusic.4 BSc(Hons)degreescomprise25%research.

IMpORTAnT nOTEsAll tuition fees at Victoria are calculated on a per-point basis. The average number of points for two trimesters (Trimesters 1 and 2) of academic study is 120 points.

The tuition fees quoted on these pages are for the full programme unless otherwise stated. Fee quoted as ‘per year’ are an estimate only, based on 120 points of study within the Faculty offering the qualification.

The actual fee you pay will depend on the number of points in which you enrol and the Faculty from which you select courses.

Undergraduate fees are charged at the following rates:

School of Architecture $216.25School of Design $212.08Faculty of Commerce + Administration $178.75Faculty of Education $147.63Faculty of Engineering $219.58Faculty of Humanities + Social Sciences $162.08Faculty of Law $193.33Faculty of Science $196.67New Zealand School of music $191.67

These tuition fees apply to courses in 2011. Courses taken in subsequent years will be charged at the rates for that year.

Costs associated with field trips and thesis publication are not included in tuition fees.

Tuition fees for PhD study and research are charged on a per-year basis. International PhD students are charged at domestic fee rates, which are set later in the year. The PhD fees quoted here are 2010 fees – these are subject to change for 2011.

OThER FEEs + COsTsInadditiontotuitionfees,studentleviesmustbepaidandthereareothercostsassociatedwithstudyatVictoria.Thefollowingare2010costs,andsubjecttochangefor2011:

2010 Student Levies (estimated) $675

2010 Medical and travel insurance $520

estimated living costs $17,220(rent,food,etc)for38weeks–seepage39

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FACULtY AnD PRoGRAMMeS intAke1

MiniMUM DURAtion

Years

totAL PointS FoR FULL

QUALiFiCAtion

eStiMAteD tUition FeeS (nZ$)

Full programme unless otherwise indicated

Courseworkand/or

Research

MiniMUM entRY ReQUiReMentSDegrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

FACULtY oF CoMMeRCe + ADMiniStRAtion (continued)Master of Strategic Studies Feb 1.5-2 180 34,650 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,plusatleasttwoyears’relevantworkexperience

Master of tourism Management Feb 2 240 23,100 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinasamesubjectarea

PhD Anytime 120 5,960 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF eDUCAtionBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of teaching (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 21,665 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration/Bachelor of teaching (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 23,665 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of teaching (conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 25,815 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of teaching (early Childhood education) (conjoint) Feb 4 540 20,940 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma of teaching (early Childhood education) Jan 1 155 22,500 C Bachelor’sdegree,orequivalentplusaminimumIELTSoverallbandof7.0(withnosub-scorebelow7.0)

Graduate Diploma of teaching (Primary) Jan 1 155 22,500 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentplusaminimumIELTSoverallbandof7.0(withnosub-scorebelow7.0)

Graduate Diploma of teaching (Secondary) Jan 1 155 22,500 C Bachelor’sdegreewhichincludestwoteachingsubjects,orequivalentplusaminimumIELTSoverallbandof7.0(withnosub-scorebelow7.0)

Postgraduate Certificate in education and Professional Development Feb,Jul,Nov 0.5 60 11,125 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in education and Professional Development Feb,Jul,Nov 1 120 22,250 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of education Feb,Jul,Nov 2 240 22,250 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

PhD Anytime 3-4 5,365 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF enGineeRinGBachelor of engineering(forspecialisations,seepage20) Feb 4 480 26,350 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 3 360 23,600 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma in Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1 120 23,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentwhichincludessomecomputersciencecourses

Bachelor of Science with honours (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C4 Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Science (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul 1-2 120/240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Computer Science Feb,Jul 2 240 27,600 peryear C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of engineering (forspecialisations,seepage20) Feb,Jul 1 120 28,600 R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

PhD (ComputerScience,ElectronicandComputerSystems) Feb,Jul,Nov 3-4 6,210 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

PhD (Engineering) Anytime 3-4 6,210 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF hUMAnitieS AnD SoCiAL SCienCeSBachelor of Arts (formajors,seepage23) Feb,Jul 3 360 19,450 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Music3(ClassicalPerformance,Composition,Jazz,MusicStudies) Feb 3 360 23,000 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationformAuditionrequiredforClassicalPerformanceandJazz

Graduate Diploma in Arts2 (forsubjects,seepage23) Feb,Jul 1 120 19,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Graduate Diploma in Music3 Feb,Jul 1 120 23,000 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent,andappropriatetrainingandexperienceAudition/portfoliomayberequired

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts2 (forsubjects,seepage23) Feb,Jul 1 120 21,350 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinthesamesubjectarea

Bachelors of Arts with honours (forsubjects,seepage23) Feb,Jul 1 120 21,350 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Bachelor of Music with honours3 (Arranging,ClassicalPerformance,Composition/SonicArts,Ethnomusicology,JazzPerformance,Musicology,MusicStudies)

Feb,Jul 1 120 25,500 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaudition/portfolio

Postgraduate Diploma in Music3 (Composition,SonicArts,Performance) Feb,Jul 1 120 25,500 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaudition/portfolio

Postgraduate Certificate in health Care2 Feb,Jul,Nov 0.5 60 10,450 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinahealth-relatedarea,plusprofessionalworkingexperienceinhealthcare

Postgraduate Diploma in health Care2 Feb,Jul,Nov 1 120 20,900 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinahealth-relatedarea,plusprofessionalworkingexperienceinhealthcare

Master of Arts (forsubjects,seepage23) Anytime 1 120 21,350 R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursinsamesubjectarea,orequivalent

Master of Arts in teSoL/Applied Linguistics Feb,Jul,Nov 1 180 24,050 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinlinguistics,Englishlanguage,educationoralanguageotherthanEnglish,plusatleasttwoyears’professionalexperienceinlanguageeducationorappliedlinguistics

FEEs 2011

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FootnoteS:

1 Afewmajorsmayhaverestrictedintakedates.2 Subjecttoapprovalfor2011.3 ThesequalificationsareofferedbytheNewZealand

SchoolofMusic.4 Studentspayanextra$1,450(subjecttochangefor

2011)forthefieldtrip.ThefullprogrammerunsfromJanuarytoDecemberorJulytoJune.

5 Thisprogrammeincludestwofieldtripsatanextracostofapprox$7,000(subjecttochangein2011).

6 Februaryistherecommendedcommencementdate.7 TheseHonoursdegreescomprise25%research.

FACULtY AnD PRoGRAMMeS intAke1

MiniMUM DURAtion

Years

totAL PointS FoR FULL

QUALiFiCAtion

eStiMAteD tUition FeeS (nZ$)

Full programme unless otherwise indicated

Courseworkand/or

Research

MiniMUM entRY ReQUiReMentSDegrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

FACULtY oF hUMAnitieS AnD SoCiAL SCienCeS (continued)Master of health Care2 Feb,Jul 1 20,900 R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinahealth-relatedarea,professionalworking

experienceinhealthcare

Master of international Relations Feb 1 180 29,950 C+R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursorequivalent

Master of Museum and heritage Studies Feb 2 240 22,700 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Music3 (Composition,Musicology,Performance) Anytime 1 120 25,500 R,C+R BachelorofMusicdegreewithHonoursorequivalentandprerequisitesforcourses,plusaudition/portfolio

Master of Music therapy3 Feb 2 240 25,500 peryear C+R Degreerelevanttomusictherapyandatleast30pointsinpsychologyorotherapprovedsocialsciencediscipline,plusaudition/interview

Master of Musical Arts3 (Composition,SonicArts,Performance) Feb 1 120 25,500 peryear R,C+R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursorequivalentandaudition/portfolio

Master of theatre Arts Feb 2 240 28,050 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaudition

Doctor of Musical Arts3 (Composition,Performance) Feb,Jul 3 120 25,500 peryear C+R BachelorofMusicwithHonoursandaudition/portfolio

PhD Anytime 3-4 5,365 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF LAwBachelor of LawsBachelor of Laws with honours

Feb 4 23,200 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform.Competitiveentryintosecondyear.Entrytotheparallelthird-andfourth-yearHonoursprogrammeisbyinvitationafterhighachievementinsecondyear.

Graduate Certificate in Law Feb,Jul6 0.5 60 11,560 C Bachelor’sdegreeinlaw,orequivalent

Master of Laws Feb,Jul6 1 120 24,300 C,C+R,R Bachelor’sdegreeinlaw,orequivalent

PhD Anytime 3-4 5,960 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF SCienCeBachelor of Biomedical Science(forspecialisations,seepage27) Feb,Jul 3 360 23,600 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Science (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 3 360 23,600 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration/Bachelor of Science(conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 22,525 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma in Science (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 23,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with honours (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C7 Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Bachelor of Science with honours (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C7 Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Feb 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in environmental Studies Feb 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic information Science 2 Feb 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (forsubjects,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Biomedical Science Feb,Jul 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea–applicantswithagoodBachelor’sdegreewithHonoursmaybeconsideredfordirectentryintothesecondyear

Master of Conservation Biology 4

(JointprogrammewithUNSW,Australia)JanatVUWJulatUNSW

0.750.75

90UNSWunits

17,000 VUWonly C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Development Studies Feb 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of environmental Studies Feb 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Geographic information Science 2 Feb 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Marine Conservation (IncollaborationwithUniversityofQueensland,Australia)

Jan,July 1-1.5 180-240 27,600 peryear5 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Science (forsubjects,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1or2 240 27,600 peryear C+RorR Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea–applicantswithagoodBachelor’sdegreewithHonoursmaybeconsideredfordirectentryintothesecondyear

PhD Anytime 3-4 6,250 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

otheRCertificate in english Proficiency (ePP) Mar,Jul,Nov 12weeks 5,000 C

Foundation Studies Feb,Jul,Nov 1 17,100 C

Study Abroad Feb,Jul 0.5-1 10,250 pertrimester C

Rugby Study Abroad Feb 0.5 11,250 pertrimester C

Golf Study Abroad Feb,Jul 0.5-1 11,250 pertrimester C

IMpORTAnT nOTEsAll tuition fees at Victoria are calculated on a per-point basis. The average number of points for two trimesters (Trimesters 1 and 2) of academic study is 120 points.

The tuition fees quoted on these pages are for the full programme unless otherwise stated. Fee quoted as ‘per year’ are an estimate only, based on 120 points of study within the Faculty offering the qualification.

The actual fee you pay will depend on the number of points in which you enrol and the Faculty from which you select courses.

Undergraduate fees are charged at the following rates:

School of Architecture $216.25School of Design $212.08Faculty of Commerce + Administration $178.75Faculty of Education $147.63Faculty of Engineering $219.58Faculty of Humanities + Social Sciences $162.08Faculty of Law $193.33Faculty of Science $196.67New Zealand School of music $191.67

These tuition fees apply to courses in 2011. Courses taken in subsequent years will be charged at the rates for that year.

Costs associated with field trips and thesis publication are not included in tuition fees.

Tuition fees for PhD study and research are charged on a per-year basis. International PhD students are charged at domestic fee rates, which are set later in the year. The PhD fees quoted here are 2010 fees – these are subject to change for 2011.

OThER FEEs + COsTsInadditiontotuitionfees,studentleviesmustbepaidandthereareothercostsassociatedwithstudyatVictoria.Thefollowingare2010costs,andsubjecttochangefor2011:

2010 Student Levies (estimated) $675

2010 Medical and travel insurance $520

estimated living costs $17,220(rent,food,etc)for38weeks–seepage39

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FACULtY AnD PRoGRAMMeS intAke1

MiniMUM DURAtion

Years

totAL PointS FoR FULL

QUALiFiCAtion

eStiMAteD tUition FeeS (nZ$)

Full programme unless otherwise indicated

Courseworkand/or

Research

MiniMUM entRY ReQUiReMentSDegrees must be gained with an appropriate GPA and be from a recognised institution Entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the Faculty and/or School

FACULtY oF hUMAnitieS AnD SoCiAL SCienCeS (continued)Master of health Care2 Feb,Jul 1 20,900 R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinahealth-relatedarea,professionalworking

experienceinhealthcare

Master of international Relations Feb 1 180 29,950 C+R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursorequivalent

Master of Museum and heritage Studies Feb 2 240 22,700 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Music3 (Composition,Musicology,Performance) Anytime 1 120 25,500 R,C+R BachelorofMusicdegreewithHonoursorequivalentandprerequisitesforcourses,plusaudition/portfolio

Master of Music therapy3 Feb 2 240 25,500 peryear C+R Degreerelevanttomusictherapyandatleast30pointsinpsychologyorotherapprovedsocialsciencediscipline,plusaudition/interview

Master of Musical Arts3 (Composition,SonicArts,Performance) Feb 1 120 25,500 peryear R,C+R Bachelor’sdegreewithHonoursorequivalentandaudition/portfolio

Master of theatre Arts Feb 2 240 28,050 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea,plusaudition

Doctor of Musical Arts3 (Composition,Performance) Feb,Jul 3 120 25,500 peryear C+R BachelorofMusicwithHonoursandaudition/portfolio

PhD Anytime 3-4 5,365 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF LAwBachelor of LawsBachelor of Laws with honours

Feb 4 23,200 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform.Competitiveentryintosecondyear.Entrytotheparallelthird-andfourth-yearHonoursprogrammeisbyinvitationafterhighachievementinsecondyear.

Graduate Certificate in Law Feb,Jul6 0.5 60 11,560 C Bachelor’sdegreeinlaw,orequivalent

Master of Laws Feb,Jul6 1 120 24,300 C,C+R,R Bachelor’sdegreeinlaw,orequivalent

PhD Anytime 3-4 5,960 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

FACULtY oF SCienCeBachelor of Biomedical Science(forspecialisations,seepage27) Feb,Jul 3 360 23,600 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Science (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 3 360 23,600 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Bachelor of Commerce and Administration/Bachelor of Science(conjoint) Feb,Jul 4 540 22,525 peryear C See:Qualifications for entry into undergraduate coursesintheapplicationform

Graduate Diploma in Science (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 23,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with honours (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C7 Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Bachelor of Science with honours (formajors,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C7 Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies Feb 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in environmental Studies Feb 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic information Science 2 Feb 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Meteorology Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Postgraduate Diploma in Science (forsubjects,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1 120 27,600 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Biomedical Science Feb,Jul 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea–applicantswithagoodBachelor’sdegreewithHonoursmaybeconsideredfordirectentryintothesecondyear

Master of Conservation Biology 4

(JointprogrammewithUNSW,Australia)JanatVUWJulatUNSW

0.750.75

90UNSWunits

17,000 VUWonly C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Development Studies Feb 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of environmental Studies Feb 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Geographic information Science 2 Feb 2 240 27,600 peryear C+R Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea

Master of Marine Conservation (IncollaborationwithUniversityofQueensland,Australia)

Jan,July 1-1.5 180-240 27,600 peryear5 C Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalent

Master of Science (forsubjects,seepage27) Feb,Jul 1or2 240 27,600 peryear C+RorR Bachelor’sdegreeorequivalentinsamesubjectarea–applicantswithagoodBachelor’sdegreewithHonoursmaybeconsideredfordirectentryintothesecondyear

PhD Anytime 3-4 6,250 peryear R Master’sbyresearchdegreeorequivalent

otheRCertificate in english Proficiency (ePP) Mar,Jul,Nov 12weeks 5,000 C

Foundation Studies Feb,Jul,Nov 1 17,100 C

Study Abroad Feb,Jul 0.5-1 10,250 pertrimester C

Rugby Study Abroad Feb 0.5 11,250 pertrimester C

Golf Study Abroad Feb,Jul 0.5-1 11,250 pertrimester C

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VICTORIA InTERnATIOnAL

Victoria International is dedicated to helping make sure that your time at the university is as enriching and enjoyable as possible. As an international student at Victoria, you will be part of a very special community. The centre of that community is Victoria International (VI) which provides assistance and support to international students from the time of enquiry and application through to graduation.

Victoria International is a dedicated office made up of international marketing and recruitment, international admissions, international programmes, Victoria International Leadership Programme, student exchange and student support (Services) reporting to the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor International.

Victoria International is your first point of contact for information and advice. You can contact us through our Online Support Centre victoria-help.custhelp.com. Our Admissions team answers questions regarding admission and enrolment procedures. Our Services team answers enquiries about airport pick-up, orientation and insurance, and provides support during your time at the university.

Welcome abroadWhen you arrive in Wellington, VI staff or student volunteers will meet you at the Wellington airport, introduce you to the University and the city and take you to your pre-arranged accommodation.

The VI Services team runs an International Orientation programme for all students, to introduce you to student and academic life at Victoria.

At International Orientation you will receive the information and help you need to settle into life at the University and in New Zealand. This includes academic advice, guidance on accessing the University’s student computer systems, campus and city tours and introductions to the facilities and services available to you as a Victoria student.

The VI Services team also organises events during International Orientation in which you can participate. These present a great opportunity to meet new people.

VICTORIA InTERnATIOnALwww.victoria-international.ac.nz

victoria-help.custhelp.com

Making the most of your stayDuring your time at Victoria, the VI Services Team is available provide advice and support to help with any academic or personal concerns. We understand that living and studying in a foreign country comes with its highs and lows. VI Student Advisors are here to listen and support international students. VI Services staff members have experience living in different cultures and know the challenges.

The Services team sends out regular emails to ensure that you always know what’s going on.

VI works closely with other student support groups at the university.

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FACuLTy suppORT is available through Faculty Academic Advisors dedicated to looking after the needs of international students.

sTudEnT LEARnIng suppORT sERVICE provides free workshops and tuition to help students with essay writing, study skills, mathematics and statistics, presentation skills, and exam techniques. A particularly useful programme for international students is Preparation for Academic Life and Study (PALS), which helps students understand how to study successfully. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/slss

sTudEnT hEALTh sERVICE provides a range of medical services for students, with doctors and nursing staff at Kelburn and Pipitea campuses, and physiotherapy at the Kelburn Campus. After-hours medical care for students is also available off-campus. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/health

COunsELLIng sERVICE is a free, professional and confidential service. It provides counselling on personal or academic issues, relationships or any other aspect of students’ wellbeing. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/counselling

spIRITuAL suppORT is available for a range of religions. Anglican and Catholic Chaplains provide pastoral care, spiritual input and

community activities for students of any faith background. There are also muslim prayer rooms at both the Kelburn and Pipitea Campuses.

dIsAbILITy suppORT sERVICE assists students who have a disability, long-term injury, impairment and/or chronic injury. Services include note taking in lectures, special examination needs, specialised equipment, personal support, places to rest and hearing assistance technology. most support is free for international students. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/disability

CRèChE (childcare) facilities are available on campus while you are studying. These are staffed by professional and experienced teachers. Applications for the crèche must be made well in advance as places are limited. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/creche

FInAnCIAL suppORT And AdVIsORy sERVICE provides practical, tailored advice about managing university and personal costs. Its staff assist with scholarship applications, and administer the Student Assistance Scheme which provides emergency financial assistance. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/finadvice

VICTORIA CAREERs sERVICE offers job and career coaching, career-oriented degree planning, a Careers Resource Library and workshops and seminars throughout the year. www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers

sTudEnT JOb sEARCh helps students find part-time employment while studying and full-time employment during summer. www.sjs.co.nz

VICTORIA unIVERsITy sTudEnTs’ AssOCIATIOn funds almost 100 social, sporting and cultural clubs. www.victoriasa.org.nz

FacilitiessTudEnT COMpuTIng sERVICE provides computer facilities. All students receive free email and storage space, and access to the Student Portal (myVictoria) and the library’s web-based electronic database. Large suites at all campuses offer access to a range of software, printers, scanners, internet and technical support. www.victoria.ac.nz/its-student

LIbRARy FACILITIEs are extensive. The University has a central library and Faculty-specific ones. www.victoria.ac.nz/library

ThE LAnguAgE LEARnIng CEnTRE supports the teaching and learning of foreign languages and English as a second language. There are multimedia language learning resources and facilities including computers and satellite television in several languages. www.victoria.ac.nz/llc

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The Quad, Kelburn campus, during Orientation Week

Victoria’s university-wide student support network has set the standard in new Zealand for ensuring that students have the support they need, both in their studies and in their personal life.

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Living in the supportive environment of a hall with other students is an enjoyable experience with opportunities for making new friends from a wide variety of backgrounds. most Halls of Residence arrange a special week of orientation to the hall, Victoria University and the city and all provide a friendly, helpful place to live throughout the year. They offer the opportunity to live in a community of students from New Zealand and around the world.

There is a variety of Halls of Residence available for international students. The majority are self-catered but there are halls that provide meals for students in their first and second year at university. While prices vary, we recommend that you budget at least NZ$350 a week for accommodation including food and other expenses.

The Accommodation Guide is included in the Victoria International Offer Pack, sent in response to your application for admission. You can apply online through the Accommodation Service website or, if you do not have easy internet access, request a paper application form from the Accommodation Service.

There is a non-refundable application fee of NZ$75 for first-time applicants to a Hall of Residence. Payment methods can be found online or in the Accommodation Guide.

Applications for accommodation must reach the Accommodation Service by 1 october 2010 to be considered in the first selection round for the February 2011 intake, or 1 May 2011 for the intake of July 2011 . Applications received after these dates will be placed on the wait list and considered as places become available. Applications are accepted up to the start of each trimester.

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If you will be under the age of 18 when you start studying at Victoria, you must contact the Accommodation Service before you make your housing choices to discuss your options.

The Accommodation Service also assists students to find other accommodation such as private board, furnished rooms, vacant flats or a place in an established flat. They operate an online vacancy service advertising current listings and this is updated daily on the Accommodation Service website. Private housing is not checked or approved by Victoria University.

Homestays can also be arranged for international students attending Victoria University. Please contact the Accommodation Service for more information.

ACCOMMOdATIOn sERVICEPhone +64-4-463 5896 Fax +64-4-463 9974Email accommodation@vuw.ac.nz

www.victoria.ac.nz/accommodation

PostalAddressPo Box 600, wellington 6140, new Zealand

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Living costs depend on where and how you choose to live.

The average weekly cost of a Hall of Residence is between NZ$180 and NZ$300 and it may include up to three daily meals, internet, electricity and local phone costs.

Rent for flatting – shared apartment or house – averages NZ$150 per week, with additional costs for food, internet, phone and electricity. If flatmates cook together and take advantage of low-cost supermarkets and the weekly fruit-and-vegetable market, expenses for food can be significantly lowered.

Libraries, most cinemas and theatres offer student discounts, as do many bookstores and shops. Here are some average non-discounted prices of some common goods in New Zealand dollars (for exchange rates, see www.xe.com):

+ Prepaid international telephone call cards around $20 for 5-6 hours

+ Cell phone contract $30 per month+ Takeaway meal $7-$20 + Coffee $4; soft drink $2; beer $7+ DVD hire $8; cinema $14+ Backpackers $30 (dorm bunk) per night+ Taxi from airport to city $25-$35+ Bus/cable car – university to city $2; taxi $12

The table on the right shows estimated living costs for one academic year at Victoria based on 38 weeks. Information and advice on living expenses in Wellington is available from: www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/finadvice

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Weekly expensesRent 270 150Power/gas - 20Food (included in Hall fee) - 70Entertainment and snacks 30 55Travel (local) - 25Phone rental (local calls only) and broadband - 1 5Toll calls home 5 5Cell phone (usage only) 10 10Toiletries 10 10SUBtotAL $325 $360SUBtotAL x 38 weekS = AnnUAL totAL 1 $12,350 $12,755

initial Set-up expenses Hall deposit/bond for flat (partly refundable) 500 450Set-up for flat (such as amenities, furniture) 200 1,500Course costs (books, supplies, photocopying) 1,000 1,000Insurance – individual rate 520 520Cell phone purchase 200 200Sports and hobbies 500 500Clothing + personal items 1200 1200miscellaneous 250 250

AnnUAL totAL 2 $4,870 $5,620

totAL eSSentiAL exPenSeS (totAL 1+2) $17,220 $18,375

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[+] MAILIng AddREssVictoria International Victoria University of Wellington PO Box 600 Wellington 6140 New Zealand

© Victoria University of Wellington, June 2010

Victoria University uses all reasonable skill and care to ensure the

information contained in this document is accurate at the time of

being made available. However, matters covered by this document

are subject to change due to a continuous process of review and to

unanticipated circumstances.

The University therefore reserves the right to make any changes

without notice. So far as the law permits, the University accepts

no responsibility for any loss suffered by any person due to

reliance (either in whole or in part) on the information contained

in this document, whether direct or indirect, and whether

foreseeable or not.

ThE COdE OF pRACTICE FOR ThE pAsTORAL CARE OF InTERnATIOnAL sTudEnTs

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International

Students (The Code) is a policy specially designed for

international students. It sets the standards of advice and care

that must be given by an institution to an international student.

Victoria University of Wellington has agreed to observe and be

bound by The Code published by the ministry of Education.

Copies of The Code are available on request from Victoria

International or from the New Zealand ministry of Education

website at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

[+] physICAL AddREssVictoria International Victoria University of Wellington Level 2, Rutherford House 23 Lambton Quay, Pipitea Campus Wellington, New Zealand

[+] Tel +64-4-463 5350Fax +64-4-463 5056Email victoria-international@vuw.ac.nz Website www.victoria-international.ac.nzOnline Support Centre http://victoria-help.custhelp.com

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subMIT yOuR AppLICATIOn Complete all sections on the attached Application Form, sign it and courier (preferably using a tracked worldwide courier service) or mail your form and supporting documents to the address on the application form so it arrives by the closing dates listed on the right.

As a minimum, you must include:

+ a completed International Student Application Form

+ official documentation of your academic results

+ a certified copy of your passport personal details

Note that some Victoria programmes have additional requirements.

if your first language is not english you must also include supporting evidence of your English proficiency – see page 2 of this form for details.

Postgraduate students must also include the items listed in the Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Study and Research on page 2 of this form.

Application Closing datesFor study beginning in:

Trimester 1 (February): 1 December

Trimester 2 ( July): 1 May

Trimester 3 (November): 1 September

Some programmes have an earlier application closing date.

Applications received after the above dates are considered on a case-by-case basis.

pLAn yOuR dEgREE And MAJOR We encourage students to research the Victoria degrees and majors they plan to study at the University. For a full list of degrees and subject areas offered, see the degree explorer at www.victoria.ac.nz/international/Tools/careerdegree.aspx

Masters by research applicants are advised to contact an academic in the relevant School/Department to ensure that the area of proposed research can be supervised at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD applicants: Do NOT use this application form. There is a completely separate application process for the PhD degree, managed by the Faculty of Graduate Research – see www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr

VIsIT ThE pRE-ARRIVAL WEbsITEit is important to review the pre-arrival information at http://prearrival.victoria.ac.nz, which includes important advice on the accommodation application process, student visa and medical and travel insurance.

RECEIVE OFFER OF pLACEWhen we receive your application we will acknowledge it with an email. After an assessment is made, successful applicants will receive the offer letter and pre-arrival information by email, including your offer status, offered programme and start date.

student VisasBefore coming to study at a New Zealand university you will need a student visa. Your nearest New Zealand Diplomatic Office can provide you with the necessary information and the forms to complete.

When applying for a student visa, you must show the letter from the University confirming your Offer of Admission and a receipt showing you have paid your tuition fees in full. You must also prove you have sufficient funds to support yourself during your time in New Zealand. Note there may be different requirements for different countries.

Retaining a student visa may be subject to academic requirements such as minimum course attendance and progress.

For full details of visa and permit requirements, reporting requirements and advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, see www.immigration.govt.nz

Medical and Travel InsuranceAll international students must have current and appropriate medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (The Code) guidelines state the minimum standard of insurance required for an international student – see www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Victoria University offers Studentsafe-University for its 2011 students. Studentsafe-University meets The Code standards and provides travel and health insurance at an economical rate. Short course and family rates are also available. Payment for insurance can be made with tuition fees. The current insurance rate is published at www.victoria.ac.nz/international/services/insurance.aspx

most insurance policies purchased outside New Zealand do not meet The Code’s standards, so it is vital to check with Victoria International at

least six weeks before your enrolment before purchasing a policy from your home country. A policy written in another language must be translated into English before Victoria International staff can check it.

If you buy an insurance policy that fails to meet the Code standards, you must buy another appropriate insurance policy before enrolling.

The University receives payment from the insurer, used to improve pastoral care and services for international students at Victoria. Any residual is used for study awards and international student scholarships. To find out more, see www.victoria.ac.nz/international/services/insurance.aspx or email vi-insurance@vuw.ac.nz

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs – see www.acc.co.nz

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EnTRy REquIREMEnTs

To study at Victoria university of Wellington as an international student you will need a good command of the English language and a good record of academic achievement.undergraduate studyEngLIsh LAnguAgE REquIREMEnTs

+ TOEFL 550, or 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test; or

+ IELTS overall band of 6 with no sub-score below 5.5; or + CAE grade C; or + a minimum of three ratings of 4 and one rating of 3 in the Victoria

University English Proficiency Programme test – see the Victoria International Prospectus, page 12.

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See qualifications for entry table on page 3.

If you have studied a university foundation programme outside of New Zealand, it must be recognised by Victoria and you will need to have successfully completed the programme with at least a 75% average or equivalent. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

ACAdEMIC CREdIT TRAnsFER/ExEMpTIOns

Undergraduate applicants who already have a tertiary-level qualification or even part of one may be eligible for academic credit transfer and/or exemptions from required courses at Victoria. Please note that academic credit transfer and exemptions are not applicable for postgraduate applications.

The assessment process usually takes up to six weeks, so you are strongly encouraged to apply for this with your initial International Student Application to study at Victoria.

Academic credit transfer recognises previous study at another recognised institution and adds university points (credit) to a degree at Victoria University. Credit transfer can make a difference to the number of courses required to complete a degree. In some cases, it may be possible to complete a degree in two years, instead of three.

Any student who has more than the minimum entrance requirements for an undergraduate degree can apply for credit transfer on their application form. Full official documentation from previous studies must be provided, including an original academic transcript, signed and dated by the issuing institution, or a certified copy of the original. Detailed course descriptions of previous study are also required.

If you have already completed a course that is equivalent to one that is required at Victoria for a prerequisite, major or degree, you can apply for an exemption so that you do not have to take it again. An exemption does not necessarily carry credit or points. To apply, please include detailed course descriptions of previous study with your application form.

postgraduate study and ResearchEngLIsh LAnguAgE REquIREMEnTs

+ TOEFL 575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the computer-based test; or

+ 90 on the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing; or + IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6; or + CAE grade B; or + a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria

University English Proficiency Programme test – see the Victoria International Prospectus, page 12.

ACAdEMIC REquIREMEnTs

Academic entry requirements for Victoria’s postgraduate programmes vary. You will need to have successfully completed a New Zealand Bachelor’s degree or its overseas equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution; and, for some programmes, evidence of relevant work/research experience may be necessary.

In general, for applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree graded in a GPA system, the GPA should be at least 3.0 out of 4.0. For applicants with a Bachelor’s degree graded in the British system, including India, the Bachelor’s degree must be in the first or upper second class. Please note some programmes may require a higher entry requirement.

in addition to this application, applicants should include: + Graduation certificates and full academic transcripts. + Official outlines for most of the advanced courses completed in

Bachelors degree, where available. + Two Academic References. + Your Curriculum Vitae. + A study plan or research proposal.

IMpORTAnT nOTEs FOR ALL sTudEnTsACAdEMIC And EngLIsh LAnguAgE REquIREMEnTsThe above are the MiniMuM english language and academic requirements for admission to Victoria university of Wellington. Where places on a degree programme are limited, higher entry requirements may be applied at the discretion of the university.

EngLIsh LAnguAgE REquIREMEnTs + When you apply for admission at Victoria, please provide a

copy of your latest ielTS or ToeFl test score if available. note that test results are only valid for two years.

+ You may be exempt from the english language requirements if your previous studies were undertaken in a native english speaking country. However, this still may not guarantee entry to the university without an ielTS or ToeFl test score.

+ Teaching degree programmes require a minimum ielTS overall band of 7.0 with no subscore below 7.0.

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new Zealand Entry from NCEA. At least 42 credits at level 3 or higher. This must include at least 14 credits at level 3 or higher, in each of two subjects from the approved subject list, PLUS a further 14 credits at level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains or approved subjects, AnD Numeracy: At least 14 credits at level 1 or higher in maths or P-angarau on the National Qualifications Framework. AnD Literacy: At least 8 credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo m-aori; 4 credits must be in reading and 4 in writing

Successful completion of the NZ Diploma in Business oR successful completion of one year of full-time study toward the NZ Diploma in Business with a B- average

Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Programme oR Successful completion of a New Zealand university foundation programme – for grade requirements contact the Admissions team

Successful completion of a diploma rated Level 4 or higher by NZQA and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university oR Successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a diploma, with at least a B- average

Australia Completion of Year 12 with a Tertiary Entrance Rank of at least 80

Bangladesh Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate with a minimum score of 700, plus one year of study at a recognised institution*

Brazil Successful completion of one year of tertiary study at a recognised university*

Canada Average of 65% across six subjects (including English) in the Grade 12 High School Diploma – requirements may vary from Province to Province. Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a minimum average of 65% in six subjects in Grade 12

China PRC Senior High School Graduation minimum 75%, plus one year of Bachelor’s study at a recognised institution* oR Successful completion of a two-or-three year diploma from a recognised institution*

Denmark Successful completion of Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen

Fiji A score of 250 or higher in the Fiji 7th Form Certificate with passes in 4 subjects. oR Seven passes in the University of the South Pacific Foundation year with a minimum of C in Communication

Finland Certificate of matriculation plus the Upper Secondary School Certificate – a grade of 8 or better in English in the Certificate fulfils the English language requirement

France Baccalauréat

germany Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife

Hong Kong Three Hong Kong Advanced Level passes at grade C or higher

india At least a 75% average in Year 12 CBSE, HSC, or ISC. A grade of 65% in English fulfils the English language requirement

indonesia SmU 3 with a Grade Point Average of 7.0 and one year of study at a recognised institution* oR SmU 3 with a Grade Point Average of 8.0 or higher

international Baccalaureate Achievement of the Diploma

iran Iranian High School Diploma Grade 15 or higher, plus one year of study at a recognised institution*

Japan Completion of the High School Diploma with an average of 3.5 or better

Kiribati Successful completion of the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate and achieve three or more B grades.

Korea At least 80% in the Korean University entrance examinationoR High School Diploma plus one year of successful study at a recognised university*

Malaysia Three passes in STPm exam at C or better oR A maximum score of 18 points over 6 academic subjects in the UEC oR Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better, oR Successful completion of an Australian matriculation programme with a Tertiary Entrance Rank of at least 80 oR Successful completion of a Canadian matriculation programme with an average of 65% across six subjects in Grade 12 oR Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma To fulfil the English language requirements: STPm English grade of B or higher; SPm English grade of A1 OR A2A+, A or A-; UEC English grade of B4 or higher

nepal Bachelor degree with upper second division

netherlands VWO Gymnasium A or B

norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående. A grade of 4 or higher in English fulfils the English language requirement

Pakistan One year of Bachelor’s study at a recognised institution*

Philippines At least two years’ study at a recognised university* with an average grade of at least B-/2.0

Samoa Eight passes in the University Preparatory Year (UPY) with a B average including Foundation English 2 (minimum C1 pass)

Saudi Arabia Successful completion of one year of Bachelor’s study at a recognised university oR Successful completion of a two- or three-year Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution

Singapore Three H2 Level passes at grade C or better oR 18 points where A=10, B=8, C=6 etc

Sri lanka Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better

Sweden Successful completion of Avgångsbetyg, or Slutbetyg from a Gymnasium. A Slutbetyg grade of 4 – VG in English fulfils the English language requirement

Taiwan B+ average in the Senior High School Diploma, plus one year of study from a recognised institution*

Thailand m6 with a GPA of 3.2 or higher oR one year of study from a recognised institution* with a GPA of 2.5 or higher

united Kingdom Three Advanced Level passes at grade C or better

uSA High School Diploma plus SAT score higher than 1650 with at least 500 in each of ‘critical reading’, ‘math’ and ‘writing’ oR An ACT score of 24 or higher

Vietnam Tot nghiep pho thong or ‘Universal Graduation’ with a Grade of Kha or ‘Good’ (7+ out of 10), plus one year’s successful study at a recognised post-secondary institution* oR Gain 8 out of 10 or higher in the Universal Graduation

*To find out if yours is a “recognised institution”, contact Victoria International Admissions at http://victoria-help.custhelp.com

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Code of practice The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students (The Code) published by the ministry of Education is a policy specially designed for international students. It sets the standards of advice and care that must be given by an institution to an international student. Victoria University of Wellington has agreed to observe and be bound by The Code.

Copies of The Code are available on request from Victoria International or from the New Zealand ministry of Education website www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

Students or parents of students who feel an area of The Code has been breached should document the breach in writing to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, International, who will take all steps to ensure that the grievance is settled. If a favorable result is not reached, the case will be referred to the International Education Appeal Authority (IEAA). The University agrees to be bound by the IEAA procedures and will offer any information and cooperate with the board while they investigate a complaint. Students have the right to information about progress and decisions regarding their complaint as well as translation services if necessary to ensure adequate comprehension.

Fees, Levies and ChargesInternational students (‘Students’) are required to pay a tuition fee for each course in which they are enrolled, course material charges, VUWSA subscription and student services levy, amenities levy, student assistance levy, and other administrative charges (‘Fees’). A small number of courses have an Overseas Travel Component as additional costs. For more information on these charges see the Victoria University Fees Statute (‘the Fees Statute’). Please refer to the most recent Fees Statute at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx

Any programme or course offered by the University and listed in its Calendar may be cancelled by the University as a result of insufficient resources or student demand. The Vice-Chancellor concedes that Victoria University has the financial resources available to refund fees to students enrolled in any cancelled programme. If a course is unable to proceed due to destruction or damage to buildings, plant and equipment and other tangible assets, fees will be refunded to the students affected. In this case the fees refund will be covered by the University’s Industrial Special Risks Policy and be classified as a consequential loss.

Refund statement1. Refunds

Refunds of Fees to Students are made in accordance with the current Fees Statute www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx Refunds for International Students are only processed once the Student has applied to the Fees Coordinator in writing.

1.1 A Student is entitled to a full refund of all money that remains in their account after enrolment. This refund will be granted provided the Student has paid their Fees in full and holds a valid student visa for the period of study. The monies will be paid directly to the Student.

1.2 An International Student who withdraws from the University and transfers to another institution must inform Victoria International and their Fees Coordinator in writing and provide copies of their new Offer documents. Any refund of fees will be sent directly to the relevant institution less an International Transfer Fee prescribed in the Fees Statute.

1.3 A Student enrolled in a trimester-based programme who obtains a residency permit during the course of their study will be considered an international student for the trimester in which residency is granted, unless the residency is granted within the dates prescribed in the Fees Statute. The Student will be treated as a domestic student from the following trimester.

1.4 A Student who is not enrolled in a trimester-based programme and who obtains a residency permit will be given a refund (pro rated) from the week after the

date on which residency is granted. A Student’s residency status is effective from the date on which residency is granted as shown in their passport.

1.5 A Student enrolled in CertEngProf who provides written notice of withdrawal within two weeks of beginning on the programme shall receive a two-thirds refund of the total tuition fees. A full refund of fees is only given when a Student withdraws before the programme begins.

1.6 A student enrolled in a PhD or masters by Thesis for six or twelve months, who gives written notice of withdrawal from enrolment within four weeks of having been enrolled, shall cease to be liable for the fees associated with that course.

1.7 A student who gives written notice of withdrawal from a supervised individual research paper/project, practicum, dissertation or similar course within four weeks of the start date for that course shall cease to be liable for the fees of that course.

1.8 Victoria University may approve partial or full refunds in exceptional circumstances. Refunds will be subject to receipt of a written request setting out the full circumstances.

1.9 Refunds of fee payments derived from a Contract will be credited back to the organisation that has set up the contract with the University. Refunds will not be made to students if there are fees remaining to be paid for their current academic year.

1.10 Students receiving Federal Loans from the US Government for payment of their study at Victoria University are subject to special withdrawal and refund procedures and policies. Specifics are available from Victoria International.

1.11 Subject to clauses 1.3 to 1.8, all refunds will be paid by cheque or bank transfer (on production of appropriate photo ID).

2. Full Refunds

2.1 Full refunds will be made pursuant to the relevant clauses of the Fees Statute and in the following circumstances:a) The Student is unable to take up the offer of admission;b) Immigration New Zealand has refused a Student a visa for study in

New Zealand;c) A Student’s application for a visa extension is refused by the Immigration

New Zealand; ord) Victoria University is unable to proceed with the course(s) offered.

2.2 If a Student completely withdraws or temporarily ceases studying at Victoria University and seeks a refund, they will be required to provide proof that they no longer hold a Victoria University student visa before their refund will be actioned.

Withdrawal from Courses A student must give written notice of a course withdrawal to the Faculty Office within the deadlines stated in the Fees Statute to receive full or partial refund of the tuition fees. Non-payment of fees, ceasing to attend, or verbally advising a member of staff will not be accepted as notice of withdrawal. For further details, see the most recent Fees Statute at www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx

grievance procedures Victoria University seeks to provide a learning environment designed to help students achieve their full potential, and has procedures in place to ensure decisions affecting a student’s learning and progress are fair. Students, who feel that they have not been treated fairly at the University, should take note of the Statute on Academic Grievances – see www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/policy/academic.aspx

Any international student who has a grievance against the University in any capacity should contact a Victoria International staff member. If the grievance cannot be solved, Victoria International will refer the case to an appropriate area of the University.

If the outcome of this procedure is unsatisfactory, a Student can contact the international education Appeal Authority, phone +64-9-632 9513, email infor.ieaa@minedu.govt.nz

Please note that all policies are subject to change, so please refer to www.victoria.ac.nz/international/services/policies.aspx

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submission detailsThis application is submitted by

Self (direct applicant) Representative

e-mail Address for Correspondence (representative or student)

Postal Address for Correspondence (representative or student)*Please note that we cannot courier/FedEx to PO Box numbers. If a PO Box number is provided this may delay postage time.

student personal details Family name (as shown on student passport)

given name(s) (as shown on student passport)

gender male Female

Date of birth (D D / m m / Y Y)

Student Postal Address (see note above*)

nationality (as shown on student passport)

Are you also a New Zealand citizen/Permanent Resident? Yes No

Student Telephone

Student e-Mail Address (if not already given above)

Disability support questions Do you have a disability, impairment, long-term injury or chronic medical condition? Yes No

Are you deaf? Yes No

most support is free for international students, but you may have to pay for specific support or services.

proficiency in EnglishTo study at Victoria you MuST be proficient in english. For details of requirements, see www.victoria-international.ac.nz Documentary evidence of the following information is required with this application.

English was the language of instruction in previous studiescompleted in a native English speaking country.

I will study/am studying in the VUW EPP (English Proficiency Programme)

I will sit/have sat an English proficiency test (IELTS or TOEFL)

Date taken/to be taken

English test name

Results (if known)

preferred programme of study at Victoria (in order of preference)What degree/qualification is this application for? Degree/Qualification major(s)

1st Choice:

2nd Choice:

Postgraduate Research Applicants

Please attach a statement detailing your proposed area of research, a research proposal (3-5 pages), research experience and publications. You may be required to submit a more detailed application at a later date. Please advise if you have contacted an academic staff member regarding your proposed study.

When do you intend to begin your studies at Victoria? February July November (postgraduate only) Year

What is your intended career?

Do you think your chosen qualification will help you fulfil this career aspiration? YES NO

REpREsEnTATIVE’s sTAMp

InTERnATIOnAL sTudEnT AppLICATIOn FORMVICTORIA unIVERsITy OF WELLIngTOn • nEW ZEALAnd

This application form is to be used by all international students applying to study for a degree programme at Victoria, with the single exception of the PhD. There is a completely separate application process for PhD applicants, managed by the Faculty of Graduate Research – see www.victoria.ac.nz/fgr

ALL sections must be completed. Please print clearly in block letters using a pen. Enclose one set of supporting documents with this application – all documents must be originals or certified copies. This application will not be processed unless full documentation is attached.

Please mail your completed form – faxed copies are NOT accepted.

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COnTEnTs

qualifications and Academic RecordsPlease provide details and official documentation of your academic results for all university qualifications, both complete and incomplete. Important: only provide details of qualifications for which you can provide full documentation.

Pre-university study Name of Qualification Institution and country Date commenced Date completed

undergraduate Name of Qualification Institution and country Date commenced Date completed

Postgraduate Name of Qualification Institution and country Date commenced Date completed

Results pending?Are you CuRRenTlY awaiting results of any studies undertaken this year?

NO

YES – Please indicate below when these results will be available

Degree/Qualification Institution and country Date results available

Credit transfer (undergraduate applicants only)Are you seeking credit transfer?

YES – Please provide full official or certified academic transcripts and course descriptions for all tertiary study. If you are awaiting results, please provide these documents as soon as possible. Credit transfer guidelines are found at www.victoria-international.ac.nz

NO

Relevant work history/experience

If you have work experience relevant to this application, please supply details in a separate sheet (work experience is not taken into account for admission to undergraduate programmes).

Declaration and signatureI acknowledge that Victoria University of Wellington cannot be held liable for any costs associated with any medical expenses

incurred by me at any time.

I supply the information on this form and in support of this application on the understanding:

a. that it may be used for purposes relating to my enrolment as a student by members of the academic and administrative

staff of Victoria University of Wellington;

b. that it may be used for purposes external to the University when it is in statistical form or when it is not to my disadvantage

for this to be done, and also where disclosure is required to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993;

c. that I have the right to see and correct if necessary the information I have provided;

d. that my application can not proceed without my consent to the foregoing conditions.

e. I have read and understood the Victoria University of Wellington Refund Policy.

I declare that all the information submitted on this application form and in the attached documents is correct and complete.

I understand that Victoria University of Wellington reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission or

enrolment made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information.

I acknowledge that if I provide incorrect or incomplete information this may result in the cancellation of my offer and/or my

enrolment. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide all necessary documentary evidence of my qualifications and

experience. I authorise the University to obtain further information wherever necessary.

I am aware of the tuition and living costs associated with studying in the course and I am able to meet all expenses for the

duration of my study. I understand that if I am unable to meet these costs, the University and the New Zealand Government will

not be expected to help me.

I authorise Immigration New Zealand and the Department of Labour to provide Victoria University with any personal details

regarding my immigration status, including any information that I have submitted to Immigration New Zealand in the course of

any visa or permit application.

I further agree that Victoria University of Wellington may supply my personal information to Immigration New Zealand and the

Department of Labour where Victoria University consider the information relevant to my Immigration status.

Student Signature Date

i have included

Certified copy of passport personal details

Evidence of my English proficiency (where required)

Official documentation of my academic resultsCertified copies are preferred. Originals will only be returned where specifically

requested at the time they are submitted.

iMPoRTAnT: Documents submitted with this application must be originals

or certified true copies of the originals, translated into English if necessary.

Any certified documents submitted must be certified by the institution that issued the

documents or by an official notary and must bear the official stamp of the person or

institution. Photocopies or facsimiles of documents are not acceptable.

The submission of fraudulent or forged documentation in support of this application

will automatically disqualify a student from enrolment. Victoria University of

Wellington reserves the right to inform all other New Zealand Universities of such

cases, including the student’s name and date of birth.

Immigration New Zealand and the Police will also be informed. The submission of

enrolment application documentation with this University denotes acceptance of these

terms and constitutes consent to disclosure for the purposes of Privacy Principle 11 set

out in the Privacy Act 1993

iMPoRTAnT noTe | Where places on a degree programme are limited, higher entry

requirements may be applied at the discretion of Victoria University of Wellington.

Please return this form and all certified/attested documentation to:

Victoria international Victoria University of Wellington Level 2, Rutherford House, Pipitea Campus 23 Lambton Quay PO Box 600 Wellington, NEW ZEALAND

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