Overview

This programme will help students to develop the academic skills needed for higher learning in:

• Independent academic study skills

• Problem solving

• Research skills

• Critical thinking

• Data application

• E-learning, and

• The choice of an introductory course in Business Administration, Applied Science, Human Biology or Social Services

 
Content

A graduate student of the Academic Studies (Level 4) programme will be equipped to enter Northland Polytechnic programmes at Level 5.

The student will be able to:

• Use a range of study skills as an integral component of their approach to learning and academic goal achievement

• Identify, seek and access resources as required for learning

• Utilise literacy, numeracy and computing skills in the context of a chosen subject area

• Carry out information searches, use basic statistics, data analysis and measurement, analyse results, discuss and conclude appropriately with minimum guidance

• Demonstrate basic analytical and creative thinking processes and develop reflective skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of specific content of two elective subjects

Career options

Further study at certificate, diploma or degree  level

Admission information 

Students must be 16 years of age or older when they enrol, unless otherwise approved otherwise by the Programme Leader.

An entry requirement is that each student can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme as measured by the assessment process, which includes an interview and enrolment form.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 5.5, or equivalent.
 
Qualification gained

Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Academic Studies (Level 4)