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University of Otago INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO PROSPECTUS 2018 | INTERNATIONAL PROSPECTUS 2018 otago.ac.nz international.enquiries@otago.ac.nz facebook.com/OtagoInternationalOffice twitter.com/OtagoIntOffice Dunedin, New Zealand Dunedin
Contents Only Otago 2 Welcome 4 New Zealand Aotearoa 6 Dunedin: New Zealand’s student capital 8 Life at Otago 10 Student services 12 Accommodation 14 An Otago degree 18 Terminology 20 Your bachelor’s degree 22 Postgraduate study 24 Business 26 Health Sciences 28 Humanities 30 Sciences 32 Pathways to study 34 Otago Global Student Exchange 36 Entrance and enrolling 38 Important dates 40 Entrance requirements 41 How to apply 46 Important application Information 48 Essential information for international students 49 Programmes and fees 50 Scholarships 52 2018 international tuition fees 54 Programme summary 56 This Prospectus is intended as a general guide for international students. The information provided is, as far as possible, up to date and accurate at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to add, amend or withdraw programmes and facilities, to restrict student numbers and to make any other alterations as it may deem necessary. The regulations of the University of Otago are published annually in the University Calendar. Published by the University of Otago International Office: July 2017. 1
Welcome to the University of Otago – New Zealand’s first university and the first choice for more than 20,000 students. After almost 150 years, we’re still leading the way when it comes to world-class teaching and a legendary student lifestyle – the two core elements that set the University of Otago apart, and the reason students from across the country and around the world choose us for their tertiary education. An Otago degree can give you the momentum to get where you want to go in life. And it’s not just academic achievement that you’ll take with you. The experiences and friendships forged at Otago can last a lifetime. otago.ac.nz | 0800 80 80 98 3
Welcome to the University of Otago The University of Otago was founded in 1869 next generation of citizens in New Zealand and by early Scottish settlers who recognised the other parts of the globe. At Otago you will gain a importance of universities. Otago is the oldest world-class qualification, and you will also learn and finest university in New Zealand with a long other important lessons along the way – lessons history of excellence in teaching and research. We that will allow you to thrive in all aspects of your work in partnership with Ngāi Tahu, the tangata adult life. In addition, you will make friends who whenua of this place. We value the strong cultural you will keep for a lifetime. contribution of both elements of our history; In order to make the best of your brief time the bagpipes and the haka can be heard on our with us, I strongly encourage you to be the best campus and at our graduation ceremonies. student you can be. I also encourage you to take We are strongly committed to international advantage of the wide range of extracurricular education having collaborative teaching, research and co-curricular activities that we have on offer. and exchange agreements with major institutions The University of Otago is located in one of the around the world. Otago offers a rich cultural most beautiful places on the planet – please take life, reflecting a diverse international student time out to discover the beaches, the hills and community and New Zealand’s own multicultural the native flora and fauna that are right on our population. We are proud to be a foundation doorstep. Most importantly, I challenge you to member of the Matariki Network of Universities, dream. recognising our shared commitment to an ethos I warmly welcome you to this exciting new of excellence in research, scholarship and rounded chapter of your life. education. Students at Otago are taught by academic staff who are dedicated to teaching and who are internationally recognised for their research. We are committed to educating the next generation PROFESSOR HARLENE HAYNE of professionals across a wide range of disciplines, Vice-Chancellor and we are also committed to nurturing the June 2017 4
151 Over 20,000 students, Otago tops the TEC educational Ranked 151st in the including 2,500 international performance indicators for retention 2017/18 QS World University students from 100 countries and of students and progression to Rankings … and in the top 100 4,500 postgraduate students. higher study. in 13 subject areas. 94% Otago holds more teaching awards Otago scores the highest possible 94% of our graduates go into than any other New Zealand university, international quality rating for work or on to further study. including five Supreme Award winners excellence and quality. in successive years (2012-2016). 190+ Otago offers more than Our 15 residential colleges located on Otago ranked first or second 190 undergraduate and or near campus accommodate in 17 subject areas in the latest postgraduate programmes. around 3,500 students. PBRF quality assessment. 85% of our students come Otago has produced 62 Recognised as one of the 15 from outside Dunedin. Rhodes Scholars since 1904. most beautiful campuses in the world (Huffington Post 2013). 5
ONLY OTAGO New Zealand Aotearoa New Zealand is a land of great natural beauty, and the South Island is one of the world’s most exciting adventure playgrounds. 4 2 3 1 5 1. Dunedin 2. Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka Known as the gateway to the South 3.5 hours’ drive. Island, basing yourself in Dunedin Queenstown, the birthplace of bungy, is known allows for a comparably affordable as the Adventure Sports Capital of the World. way for you to access many of New The stunningly beautiful gorges and lakeside Zealand’s world-renowned destinations environment provide the perfect setting for of immense natural beauty, or enjoy skydiving, canyon swinging, jet boating and adventure activities. white-water rafting. This is also the Southern Hemisphere’s top ski resort area and has great nightlife once the sun goes down. Photograph by AJ Hackett Bungy 6
Comparable in physical size to Japan, New Zealanders are friendly people who, in The New Zealand economy is broadly- Great Britain, or half the state of spite of (or perhaps because of) the country’s based. It is a major exporter of primary California, USA, New Zealand has a geographical location and relatively small products, while manufacturing, information population of over four million people, population, have earned a reputation for technology, biological and medical research, making it one of the least crowded being both enterprising and innovative. education and tourism also play vital countries in the world. It is a land of great They welcome international visitors and economic roles. There is a growing focus natural beauty, and the South Island is have a wide range of interests, from the on ecotourism ventures, the wine industry, one of the world’s most exciting adventure arts to outdoor and sporting pursuits. New fashion design and a flourishing film playgrounds. Zealanders love their sport and are good at it. industry that is gaining wide international Swimming, walking, biking, hiking, boating recognition. The New Zealand dollar is a New Zealand / Aotearoa was originally and fishing are all easily accessible, as are stable currency offering visitors a favourable settled by Māori about 1,000 years ago, many sporting codes such as rugby, soccer, exchange rate. All goods and services are followed by waves of European immigration tennis, netball, basketball, golf, squash and subject to a 15 per cent goods and services during the past two centuries. Today the hockey. Those who are more adventurous tax (included in the display price) and all country maintains a diverse and dynamic enjoy surfing, white-water rafting, jet boating major credit cards can be used. multicultural emphasis, enhanced by the and bungy jumping, while in the winter growing number of people from the Pacific months the Otago region’s ski fields attract Find out more about New Zealand at: Islands and Asia who have also made New skiers and snowboarders from across New newzealand.com Zealand their home in recent years. Zealand and from afar. 3. Fiordland 4. Aoraki Mount Cook 5. The Catlins 3.5 hours’ drive. 4 hours’ drive. 1.5 hours’ drive. Fiordland is one of the most dramatic Aoraki Mount Cook National Park The Catlins is an area of great and beautiful parts of New Zealand is home to New Zealand’s highest contrasts and natural beauty – from and has three of New Zealand’s “Great mountain and longest glacier. Visitors magnificent coastal cliffs and long Walks” – the Milford, Kepler and come here to hike, climb, cycle, paddle sweeping beaches, to rainforests, Routeburn Tracks. among icebergs in glacial lakes, or sit hidden waterfalls and rolling farmland. Photograph by Vaughan Brookfield and soak up the spectacular views. Photograph by Fraser Gunn 7
ONLY OTAGO Dunedin: New Zealand’s student capital Our 20,000 students make up But that’s just the beginning. one fifth of Dunedin’s population, Dunedin is a small city between the creating an energy and atmosphere mountains, the harbour and the Auckland that you’ll only find at Otago. sea – that means there’s heaps to do and it’s easy to get to. Experience The town and the University the distinctive beauty of each campus developed together, so of Dunedin’s four seasons. The Dunedin is one of just a handful of temperate climate brings warm Wellington places worldwide where education is summers and mild winters with the main activity of the city. some frost and very occasional Christchurch Our campus and residential colleges snowfalls. No other city in the are located in the heart of town, and country has the same range, quality all of Dunedin’s cafés, music venues, and accessibility of leisure activities. Dunedin designer boutiques and stores, Ride the best waves in the world, museums and galleries are never take on mighty mountain biking more than a short walk away. tracks, paddle-board, kayak or sail on the harbour, or head to Central When it comes to sport, Otago Otago for a weekend on New takes on the best in the world. The Zealand’s top ski fields. University’s facilities are state of the art and New Zealand’s only covered Imagine changing out of your sports field, Forsyth Barr Stadium, wetsuit then walking to the city is right on your doorstep for top- centre for lunch, or snowboarding level rugby. all day and getting home in time to catch your favourite band. It’s just part of life in Dunedin. 8
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ONLY OTAGO Life at Otago Making a decision to study Most study takes place at our campus in If you’re serious about sport, then Otago is Dunedin, a safe city that is easy to get the best place to be. What other university overseas is a bold one – the around and has a relatively inexpensive cost hosts international cricket minutes from University of Otago will of living. The University also has campuses campus, and international rugby right support you to make the in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and next door? most of your time here. Invercargill. Unipol Recreation Centre is a superb gym Most of our international students choose to facility that offers everything you need free live in one of our residential colleges while of charge, including cardio and weights, others prefer to stay in university-managed sports halls, group fitness classes, social sport flats. Whichever you choose, the support is and outdoor adventures – whatever you need there to help you get the very best out of your to get your fix of the outdoors. time at Otago. You won’t regret choosing the all-round A first-class education requires world-class experience that only Otago can offer. facilities and Otago is known for its state-of- the-art lecture theatres, research labs and libraries. There’s also unlimited wi-fi across campus and our computer labs are open 24/7. Otago’s International Office provides specialist support for international students, welcoming you with a tailored orientation programme and providing ongoing help and support throughout your time here. For those who like to play for fun, the University’s Clubs and Societies programme offers over 150 short courses and activities, from arts, crafts and dancing to cooking, languages and music. 10
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ONLY OTAGO Student services Campus Watch Computer services International Office The Campus Watch teams are out and Otago provides a range of IT services to The International Office provides about 24/7 around campus and North students: 24-hour wireless study spaces with information, support and advice to future Dunedin to help maintain a safe and printers and computers, student webmail and current international students and healthy campus. and online Office 365, and a student to students wishing to study overseas otago.ac.nz/campus-watch desktop that’s accessible anywhere. Our on exchange programmes. It runs on- friendly Student IT support team provide campus orientation programmes for new help, advice and training. international students including a wide variety of events to assist you in adjusting Career Development Centre otago.ac.nz/studentit to life at Otago. It operates an international The Career Development Centre runs friendship network, offers a student visa workshops, co-ordinates employer renewal service, assistance with insurance, presentations and career fairs, has a range Disability Information and Support and US Financial Aid. All enquiries from of career information for students, and has Office (DI&S) prospective international students about career advisers available for one-to-one application and admission should be DI&S provides learning support, advice, discussions. directed to the International Office. advocacy and information to international otago.ac.nz/careers students with disabilities, impairments, otago.ac.nz/international medical conditions or injuries that may impact on their study. It is important that Chaplains you check in advance to ensure that the Libraries University is able to meet your specific The University chaplaincy team is requirements. The University of Otago Libraries offer available to offer pastoral care and spiritual an outstanding range of information otago.ac.nz/disabilities support to anyone who wants to talk in services, quality resources, wi-fi and warm confidence, whatever their beliefs. comfortable facilities suitable for individual or group learning. Whether you are otago.ac.nz/chaplain Graduate Research School studying on or off campus, enjoy access to a The Graduate Research School oversees wide variety of print, electronic and audio- graduate research study at the University visual resources. Make the most of readily Childcare of Otago. A dedicated team of available expert assistance with sourcing The Otago University Childcare administrators and advisers provide and evaluating library resources and Association (OUCA) provides excellent policy advice for doctoral and research developing your search skills from friendly, early childhood education in high-standard masters’ degrees, and manage university knowledgeable staff. purpose-built facilities. The OUCA operates scholarships and prizes. otago.ac.nz/library four childcare centres, including a bilingual otago.ac.nz/graduate-research centre, for children from birth to five years. otago.ac.nz/childcare 12
Recreation at Otago There are more than 25 international Work Ready Programme societies affiliated with OUSA that provide Unipol Recreation Services and the a home away from home for international The Work Ready Programme is free and OUSA Clubs and Societies team provide students. Peer support groups, cultural provides tertiary international students a comprehensive programme to ensure performances, traditional cuisine and with the confidence, knowledge and students maintain a healthy, balanced and sports make up some of the many activities experience they require for a successful job fun lifestyle while studying at Otago. Entry that these groups offer. search in New Zealand. The programme into Unipol is free with a current student facilitates a number of workshops, seminars ousa.org.nz ID card. This fantastic facility includes and events that bring together students weight training and cardio rooms, and and local employers to ensure practical team sports areas where students and their experience in the job-seeking process and friends can participate in casual sports Student Health Services to increase each student’s local network. such as basketball, table tennis and more. If Student Health is centrally located on The programme is a joint initiative you’re interested in participating in sports campus in a purpose-built facility. We between Study Dunedin, the University of at a local or national level there are more have approximately 50 staff, comprising Otago and the Otago Polytechnic. than 40 clubs catering for all abilities, from nurses, general practitioners, counsellors, getworkready.co.nz beginner to elite. psychiatrists and administrative staff. otago.ac.nz/recreation We provide daily urgent and routine appointments to all international students. Different consultation fees may apply Students’ Association for international students and most international students are not entitled to The Otago University Students’ Association publicly-funded health services while in (OUSA) is an independent organisation New Zealand. Full details on entitlements that represents students’ interests within the to publicly-funded health services are University, in the media, and with local and available through the Ministry of Health. national government. If you’ve lost your otago.ac.nz/studenthealth wallet, need some help with budgeting or health.govt.nz require advocacy and support, OUSA is the place to go. OUSA operates the Clubs and Societies Student Learning Development Centre – the base for over 150 clubs and societies. Most of its facilities are Student Learning Development offers a free or inexpensive and the centre also free service for enrolled students. Assistance provides a sauna, dance and exercise includes interactive workshops, individual spaces, a commercial kitchen, pianos and consultations with learning advisers, and meeting/study rooms. The Centre runs peer learning and support programmes. The an inexpensive and extensive recreational Peer Leadership Programme offers students programme, including activities like yoga, opportunities to develop leadership skills tai chi, painting and coffee-making, and through a range of workshops, activities and it is also the base for over 75 societies online study resources. covering different cultural, sporting, otago.ac.nz/sld political and religious interests. 13
ONLY OTAGO Accommodation Otago is famous for its residential college communities, and there is a wide range of accommodation options available for international students. Residential colleges The unique collegiate life at Otago is an important part of the experience for many students – the community atmosphere, the support, and the opportunity to discover lifelong friendships all help to make that first year away from home not just easier, but also memorable. All of the colleges are fully catered, warm, student- focused and secure. Professional, experienced college leaders and staff take a real interest in the wellbeing of their residents. The colleges all provide regular tutorials and study spaces, and work hard to develop their residents as scholars and good community members. College life includes a full and exciting calendar of cultural and sporting events throughout the year, including inter-college competitions for summer and winter sports, and cultural activities. The colleges have a range of recreational facilities, ranging from games and fitness areas to gyms or cardio rooms. International students under the age of 18 when they start studying at the University of Otago can apply to live in Toroa College, Aquinas College or homestay. These options are in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. otago.ac.nz/colleges 14
Colleges at a glance Otago offers a unique range of world-class collegiate communities. Te Rangi Hiroa St Margaret’s Cumberland Studholme Carrington Hayward Salmond Aquinas Selwyn Abbey Unicol Arana Toroa Knox City Walk to uni (mins) 8 15 3 6 5 4 3 12 0 12 0 3 5 3 0 Number of beds 75 152 404 243 210 327 162 262 227 260 188 187 125 152 507 Tutorials Music facilities Student activities (sporting) Student activities (cultural) Inter-college activities Fully catered Special meals Halal meals Gym (*or close to Unipol) * * Laundry (included in fees) Parking (*costs apply) * * * * * * * * * * * Linen (weekly) Bicycle storage Disabled facilities Recreational facilities (e.g. Sky, DVD, pool table) Summer accommodation Single sex areas Undergraduate/ postgraduate P U/P U/P U U/P U U U/P U U/P U U U U/P U Under 18 Study rooms 15
ONLY OTAGO There are many accommodation OTHER ACCOMMODATION Flatting options within walking distance Postgraduate After the first year of study, many students of campus, including flats, private move into flats. Dunedin has a wide boarding and homestay. The Several of the residential colleges range of rental accommodation – from provide accommodation for a number of Dunedin community welcomes studio rooms to multi-unit, purpose-built postgraduate students. The University complexes. The Student Accommodation students and many families enjoy of Otago has New Zealand’s only Centre can assist you to find rental sharing their homes with students residential college – Abbey College – accommodation and provide helpful hints from around the world. specifically for postgraduate students. This for flatting life. accommodation is located within a few minutes’ walk of all University facilities. Many senior students prefer to rent houses Temporary accommodation or flats near shops or schools. Although We recommend that you book there is some accommodation suitable for temporary accommodation before you couples or families close to the campus, arrive in Dunedin. A list of temporary affordable accommodation is available in accommodation can be found on our the suburbs, often only a short drive or bus website: trip from the main campus. otago.ac.nz/accommodation University-managed flats and houses Accommodation for people Students who would like more with disabilities independence can apply for a room in a University-managed flat. This is also the The University of Otago is committed to best option for single semester students. assisting students with disabilities. Our Most of these flats have a New Zealand residential colleges offer a range of facilities “Kiwi Host” student. There is a small for students with disabilities, with several number of flats available for postgraduate colleges particularly suitable for people who students with partners and/or families, and use wheelchairs or have limited mobility. for unaccompanied postgraduate students A number of University flats have been wishing to reside in a self-catered flat with modified to meet the needs of students other postgraduate students. The flats are with physical disabilities and some secure fully furnished and within easy walking properties are available for students who distance of campus. use guide dogs. otago.ac.nz/uniflats The Student Accommodation Centre can help you with further details but it is important to register an interest during August and September if you require accommodation for the following year. 16
How to apply Living costs To apply for residential college or The table below provides an estimate of living costs in NZ$ and is based on 2017 charging. University Flats accommodation for the The costs assume a single student on campus for a period of forty weeks (one academic February intake, you need to submit an year). Actual accommodation costs will be supplied once you have been accepted for study online application before 15 September. at Otago. Applications received after this date will still be considered as places become Residential college Shared flat available. For the second semester it is Accommodation Fee $14,060 - preferred that applications are received before 1 June. There is no closing date for Average rent (52 weeks @ $140) - $7,440 applications from postgraduate students for Abbey College. Food (40 weeks @ $70) - $2,860 Postgraduate and single-semester Gas/electricity, internet (52 weeks) - $1,225 students will be sent information about accommodation when they receive an Total for accommodation $14,060 $11,525 Academic Offer of Place to study at the University of Otago. Personal costs (40 weeks @ $60) $2,450 $2,450 International students may apply online Entertainment (40 weeks @ $40) $1,635 $1,635 at otago.ac.nz for university-managed accommodation. Medical and travel insurance $600 $600 For further information about Total $18,745 $16,210 accommodation please contact: Student Accommodation Centre Notes: international.accommodation@otago.ac.nz 1. Residential college contracts are normally for 38 weeks. Some colleges may charge a higher fee otago.ac.nz/accommodation than the fee listed in the table. 2. In addition to the accommodation fee, the residential colleges charge a small amenity fee. 3. Food costs reflect the purchase of some lunches and takeaways. If all cooking is done in the flat they could be reduced. 4. Personal costs vary considerably depending on lifestyle. The estimate represents a restrained style of living. 5. This estimated budget does not include travel costs or any significant personal expenditure items. 17
SECTION 2 An Otago degree 18
Worried about majors and minors and prerequisites and corequisites? This section cuts through the jargon to help you decide on a degree, and how to structure it to suit your needs. otago.ac.nz | 0800 80 80 98 19
AN OTAGO DEGREE Terminology Bachelor’s degrees A full-time first-year course is generally Summer School 54-72 points in any one semester or 108 - Your first degree is called a bachelor’s 144 points in any one year. Part-time study The University offers a Summer School degree and the subject you choose to is taking fewer than 54 points in any one from early January to mid-February each specialise in is called your major. semester or 108 points in any one year. As year. This gives students the opportunity an approximate guide, you can expect to to study one or two papers for credit over A degree almost always includes subjects spend about 12 hours per week for each a shorter teaching period and outside the other than your major, but the major single-semester paper (18 points). These standard semester timetable. subject is generally studied in every year of the course. This choice of major hours are made up of a combination of subject determines which degree you are lectures, tutorials, laboratories, assignments actually taking. It is possible to gain formal and reading. International School recognition for a minor subject within some An International School programme is programmes. offered in June-July each year, giving Teaching International students an opportunity to The basic method of presenting subject gain credits toward their degree. Postgraduate study information at university is the lecture, otago.ac.nz/internationalschool Postgraduate study is a more advanced although many departments use a variety level of study undertaken after completion of other approaches. Lectures normally last 50 minutes and are a basic means of of a bachelor’s degree. These qualifications Distance Learning include doctorates (PhD), masters’ degrees, introducing new knowledge. You must back honours degrees, postgraduate diplomas, them up with your own wide reading. The University offers some papers and and postgraduate certificates. courses by distance study. Most distance You will have essays and assignments, taught courses are postgraduate courses and may take part in laboratories or offered in subjects where the University tutorials where more individual attention has specific expertise. However, there are Papers is available. You may also find you are in some papers and courses for undergraduate regular contact with tutors, other academic The building blocks of the degree are students. staff and other students. called papers. A paper is a fixed amount Please note that Immigration New Zealand of work in certain aspects of a subject at a Postgraduate study is more intensive than will not normally grant a student visa for particular level. The first papers you take undergraduate study and requires more study in New Zealand where the intended are called 100-level papers. You move on in independent research. programme of study is wholly delivered by subsequent years or semesters to 200-level distance mode. and 300-level papers, and beyond if you choose to undertake postgraduate study. Assessment Papers are assessed in a variety of ways. Examinations (finals) are usually the most Prerequisites and corequisites important and most papers end with a Most papers beyond 100-level have three-hour examination at the end of prerequisites. If you have not completed each semester. Many subjects also have a prerequisite for a paper, you are not shorter tests during the year, and written normally permitted to enrol in that paper. assignments and laboratory work often count towards your final grade. Some papers have corequisites. If you have not already passed a corequisite, you must Postgraduate assessment can be by thesis, take it at the same time as your other paper. examination and/or internal assessment depending on the specific course being studied. Workload To complete a degree you must accumulate Semesters a number of points, with a required number at higher levels. Most papers are single The University operates two semesters per semester papers and are worth 18 points. If year. Some papers are completed in a single you pass, you get all the points. Your grade semester (i.e. a half year, either first or shows how well you passed but does not second semester), while others run for the affect the number of points you earn. whole year. Some single-semester papers are offered in each semester, while others occur only once a year. 20
STUDENT PROFILE Janet Leung Bachelor of Arts (Politics) Hong Kong After studying journalism in her native Hong Kong, Janet Leung wanted a change of subject and a change of environment. Recommendations from friends led Janet to transfer her studies to Otago for a BA in Politics with a minor in Communication Studies – and she loves her new life. “Otago is more flexible than Hong Kong. It’s easier to do papers I’m interested in and although the study is just as intense it’s a much more relaxing “Otago really environment. When you take a break there are lots of things to do and New Zealand has such beautiful scenery.” accommodates all Janet has visited Christchurch and Wellington, but Dunedin has won her over. kinds of cultures “It’s a relatively small community and people are really warm. The weather and ethnicities and and culture are quite different from Hong Kong but the people are so friendly provides a great that after the initial shock I adapted quite easily. environment “There is a good number of international students, and this is really useful in political studies. When we have small group discussions it’s like a UN to study in…” conference with different people from different countries discussing the issues.” Janet’s studies at Otago enabled her to gain a government internship in Hong Kong over summer, where she was able to put her learning into practice. Socially, she discovered Otago’s reputation for supporting a great student life was well-deserved. “You work hard and you play hard and there are lots of organised community activities that are great for meeting people. I’ve got to know lots of Kiwis as well as lots of international students, and I really like how we are so different from each other. “Otago really accommodates all kinds of cultures and ethnicities and provides a great environment to study in. I think people of any race or any culture could fit in here and be very happy.” 21
AN OTAGO DEGREE Your bachelor’s degree Undergraduate programmes at Otago General degrees In Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theology, Science and Commerce degrees, you can can be divided into two main types: BAppSc Bachelor of Applied Science include papers from other degrees worth up • general degrees BA Bachelor of Arts to 90 points. • specialised degrees. BASc Bachelor of Arts and Science The BASc degree requires at least 480 points and requires two major subjects: one BBiomedSc Bachelor of Biomedical from those available for BA and one from Sciences those available for BSc or BAppSc. BCom Bachelor of Commerce The BPhEd degree requires at least 504 MusB Bachelor of Music points with a choice of four major subjects and scope for papers worth up to 126 points BPA Bachelor of Performing Arts from other degrees. BPhEd Bachelor of Physical Education Specialised degrees BSc Bachelor of Science BTheol Bachelor of Theology The following qualifications are more specialised with restricted choices of Each of these degrees (except for BASc papers: and BPhEd) requires a minimum of BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery 360 points. At least 180 of these must be above 100-level and at least 72 must be BDentTech Bachelor of Dental at 300-level in your major. There must Technology be a major subject in every degree other LLB Bachelor of Laws than the MusB, BPA and BTheol, which means that you must satisfy the major BMLSc Bachelor of Medical requirements for that subject. Laboratory Science It is often possible to include two major MB ChB Bachelor of Medicine and subjects in a degree programme (a “double Bachelor of Surgery major”). BOH Bachelor of Oral Health 22
BPharm Bachelor of Pharmacy These specialist degrees require a Health If you want to plan a double-degree course, Sciences First Year. Admission to the seek advice from a course adviser, schools’ BPhty Bachelor of Physiotherapy second year of each degree depends on the liaison officer, or staff in the Student BRT Bachelor of Radiation Therapy results in the first-year course. Records Office of Student Administration. BSW Bachelor of Social Work Entry requirements for double-degree programmes are the same as for the BSurv Bachelor of Surveying Double degrees and individual degrees involved. If one of the BTchg Bachelor of Teaching cross crediting degrees has restricted entry (e.g. LLB) then (endorsed in Early Childhood you still have to meet the entry requirement It is possible for students to take two Education, Primary Bilingual for that degree if you are taking it together degrees at the same time. This doesn’t Education and Primary with a general degree (e.g. LLB and BCom). mean you double your workload. You can Education) count some papers twice, by studying them You do not have to enrol for a double- Note: There is also a one-year postgraduate degree in one degree and cross crediting them to degree programme in your first year. Many programme in teacher education for students who the other degree as well. This means you students take a mixture of papers from two have already completed a degree. can complete two degrees in less time than degrees in their first year (you are allowed if you had studied them separately. to include some papers from another The BDentTech, BOH, BRT and BTchg degree in your primary degree). You can Students can cross credit 126 points have selective entry at first year. The rest then decide at the beginning of the second between two three-year degrees, so that of these degrees have selective entry to the year whether or not to set up a double- 594 points are required instead of 720 to second year, and each has its own subjects, degree structure. complete two three-year degrees such as a structure and admission procedures. BA and a BSc. This takes between four and BDS Bachelor of Dental Surgery five years, depending on how many papers are passed each year. BMLSc Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science You may cross credit 180 points between a four-year degree and a three-year degree MB ChB Bachelor of Medicine and (e.g. LLB and BSc, or BPhEd and BCom), Bachelor of Surgery saving two years and completing both BPharm Bachelor of Pharmacy degrees in five years instead of seven. BPhty Bachelor of Physiotherapy 23
AN OTAGO DEGREE Postgraduate study The decision to undertake postgraduate study is a bold declaration that you intend to be a serious participant in your field. The University of Otago is New Zealand’s leading postgraduate research university and offers unparalleled access to world-class academics in a full range of qualifications. Research at Otago Doctor of Philosophy Postgraduate diplomas Otago is a research-led university. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) A postgraduate diploma provides a Research students are its life-blood and is a research-only qualification designed specialist postgraduate qualification and a are supported by many of this country’s for students who intend to pursue an pathway to research study, extending the leading researchers across the Sciences, academic or research career. The degree knowledge gained in a bachelor’s degree. Humanities, Business, Health Sciences, is awarded on the basis of the submission It offers students structured courses and Medicine and Dentistry. of a thesis which should give evidence guidance, as well as the opportunity to of the candidate’s ability to carry out undertake some independent research. Otago’s researchers continue to win an research, evidence that the candidate has Students are able to focus on a preferred ever-increasing number of research grants shown originality and independence, and area of study and may begin to formalise in what is a highly-competitive market for that the candidate has made a significant future research plans. research funding. Otago attracts more than contribution to knowledge in a particular $170 million in external research funding field. A diligent and competent student each year. is expected to complete the PhD in three Postgraduate certificates Otago has the highest proportion of years of full-time study. postgraduate research students of any A postgraduate certificate is generally university in New Zealand – there are a six-month coursework qualification that recognises continuing professional currently more than 1,400 doctoral Masters’ degrees development in the same area as the candidates enrolled. PhD completion numbers are at an all-time high and the Masters’ degrees vary in nature at Otago, candidate’s original degree. completion rate – at between 80 to 90 per but the majority allow for the development cent – is internationally competitive. of individual research. Working from a The University recognises the importance strong background of study, candidates have Diploma for Graduates the opportunity to contribute to existing of the supervisor-student relationship. specialist fields or to begin to develop new The Diploma for Graduates is a Supervisors induct and support graduate areas of research. Masters’ degrees are qualification open to graduates. Unlike research students into the research culture, typically research-only, but some can be a a postgraduate diploma, which involves backed by strong departmental facilities. combination of research and coursework, or 400-level papers, the Diploma for Graduates Regular workshops are held for students, a mainly coursework programme. typically involves undergraduate papers supervisors and postgraduate convenors. (that is, papers at 100-, 200- and 300-level). A master’s degree by thesis is a supervised The staff expertise website highlights the research degree. The one-year programme The Diploma for Graduates comes in two depth and breadth of specialised knowledge consists of a thesis, which must be a forms. In its flexible form, the diploma at Otago and is a useful resource for those substantial work and the outcome of is intended for graduates who wish to looking for a supervisor: independent research, scholarship and/ broaden their undergraduate background, otago.ac.nz/mediaexpertise or creative activity, conducted under and any combination of subjects that supervision. The two-year programme constitutes an academically feasible and The University has recognised a number justifiable programme of study is permitted, comprises a year of coursework followed by of areas of research strength as Research provided that the chosen combination a thesis year. Themes and Research Centres. Many of includes enough points at 300-level. these are multidisciplinary; they encourage A master’s degree by coursework comprises research across a range of academic fields supervised coursework over a period of one The endorsed form of the Diploma and provide outstanding opportunities to two years. This typically includes both for Graduates identifies a subject of for postgraduate students. Individual staff taught papers and a research component. specialisation and requires that papers research expertise can be found on the be concentrated in that subject. Since divisional and departmental pages of the endorsed Diploma for Graduates is approximately equivalent to a new major the website: Honours degrees subject, it is often used as a bridge to otago.ac.nz/departments Most three-year bachelors’ degrees at postgraduate study. Otago have postgraduate honours degrees otago.ac.nz/postgraduate allied to them. They involve further papers POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS in the subject of the first degree and a Otago offers more than 120 postgraduate research report or dissertation. It is possible programmes, from one-semester to undertake honours degrees in more than postgraduate certificates to extended one subject, or to take a combined honours research degrees. degree involving a blend of papers from two subjects. 24
STUDENT PROFILE Luca Karjalainen Bachelor of Science (Zoology) Finland It’s a very long way from Finland to Otago, but Luca Karjalainen is constantly surprised by how easy it is to fit into the Dunedin student lifestyle. Half-Finnish and half-English, Luca was born in London, but has spent the last 11 years in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, and is fluent in Swedish and Finnish as well as English. He and his family are well travelled, and visited New Zealand when he was eight. “Otago is friendly “It was my most memorable trip so when I decided to make my own way in and everyone is the world I chose New Zealand,” he says. helpful, from my “It could have been difficult to adapt, but it really hasn’t been. When I flew into Queenstown and saw the mountains, it almost felt like coming home – I landlady to knew I had made the right decision to come here. the lecturers…” “I love that New Zealand is structured yet relaxed, and New Zealanders have an appreciation for balance in life that doesn’t exist for people in large cities who have to constantly rush. There are also many outdoor pursuits for an adrenalin junkie like me to explore.” Luca is studying for a Bachelor of Science, majoring in zoology and is planning to continue on to a master’s degree with a view to eventually working with endangered animals. He says he has been embraced by the international student community and support services on campus. “Otago is friendly and everyone is helpful, from my landlady to the lecturers who make an effort to engage as well as inform. People smile a lot. I see it as the perfect environment for young people to move away from home and start their independence.” 25
AN OTAGO DEGREE BUSINESS The world needs business We are an Asia-Pacific leader in business • Human Resource Management: gain education and research and hold dual the knowledge and skills necessary to graduates who are flexible, European Quality Improvement System strategically manage the performance of capable and determined to (EQUIS) and Association to Advance people in contemporary workplaces. succeed. The Otago Business Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) • Information Science: learn about School meets these needs with accreditation status, ensuring our information and how it is used by people a full range of undergraduate, qualifications are globally portable and within organisations. postgraduate and executive internationally recognised. • International Business: study a level study options. combination of business, language and UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES culture subjects giving you an excellent knowledge base to work internationally. The Otago Business School’s flagship qualification is the Bachelor of Commerce • Management: become a strong (BCom) degree. This three-year degree leader, and gain an understanding of incorporates a “core” set of compulsory organisations and the employees within papers that provide a general overview to them. business education and complement your • Marketing: learn how to effectively selected major area/s of study. market products and services with The BCom offers eight different majors: teaching based on the latest research. • Accounting: the art and science • Tourism: gain the insights and knowledge of measuring, interpreting and you need to play a key role in the exciting communicating financial information. global travel and tourism industry. • Economics: teaching you how Your BCom can also include a minor individuals, governments, firms and in a different subject, or you are able to nations make decisions when allocating complete two majors. Some disciplines scarce resources to satisfy our unlimited within the Business School, such as wants. Information Science and Economics, are offered as a Business degree as well • Finance: managing money and capital as Science or Humanities degrees. This expenditures in the real world: making provides you with the flexibility to focus practical financial decisions that can your studies in an area that best matches lead to loss or gain. your long-term career aspirations. otago.ac.nz/undergrad-business 26
POSTGRADUATE STUDY Qualifications Facilities and support Postgraduate study at the Otago Business The Otago Business School offers The School hosts a Bloomberg Financial School offers you the opportunity to internationally accredited postgraduate Terminal – providing up-to-the-minute gain advanced qualifications in your qualifications for business and non-business financial data from around the globe. Our chosen business field. You will have graduates both in research and practical Visiting Executive Programme (VEP) access to research-informed teaching applications. Our range of postgraduate provides regular seminars presented by and supervision by acknowledged business qualifications enables you to tailor leading executives from organisations such leaders in their fields, vital to ensuring your study options to suit your own specific as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, New your qualification will be acknowledged educational or professional needs. We Zealand Trade and Enterprise, World internationally as being of the highest can assist you to specialise to a high level, Vision, and other successful national and quality. Postgraduate students enrolling in undertake professional development, or international companies and organisations. a taught programme will also benefit from change careers. The Audacious Business Plan competition small discussion-based classes. The School offers the Otago MBA which aims to help launch student run businesses. has established a worldwide reputation, Audacious also provides seminars, as well as the Doctor of Business workshops, a business coach, and the Research excellence Administration offering a combination Startup Space where you can mix with The School has a host of internationally of distance learning and on-campus likeminded students and entrepreneurs. recognised scholars who teach and research workshops from the University of Otago in the areas of Accountancy, Economics, and from Shanghai Jiao Tong University Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human in China. Resource Management, Hospitality, For a full list of qualifications, see page 56 Information Science, International Business, or visit our website: Management, Marketing and Tourism. otago.ac.nz/postgrad-business The School maintains its connection and engagement with the real world of business by continually delivering its research findings to the national and international business communities. otago.ac.nz/business/research 27
AN OTAGO DEGREE HEALTH SCIENCES The University of Otago is New The University of Otago has an outstanding in the HSFY programme and, in some history and reputation in the field of cases, a current UMAT result and an oral Zealand’s longest-established Health Health Sciences, and in the 2017 QS World assessment. Sciences’ research and teaching Rankings placed 66th in the world for life institution. It is the only New Zealand sciences and medicine. It provides research- Prior to commencing study at the University of Otago, applicants are strongly University to offer a degree in based undergraduate, postgraduate and advised to contact the International Office Dentistry, and one of only two to professional courses of international for guidance regarding entry opportunities offer degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine standard in health and related sciences. to the professional programmes. It is and Physiotherapy. important that students are familiar with the regulations for these programmes UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES if wishing to compete for a place in one Whether you are planning to use your or more of them. Regulations for these Health Sciences degree as a base for a programmes can be found at professional career as a researcher or otago.ac.nz/healthsciences specialist, or a job related to the health science field, the University of Otago offers a range of courses to suit. The Health Sciences First Year programme comprises seven compulsory papers: Professional programmes BIOC 192 Foundations of Biochemistry The Division of Health Sciences offers the CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology following professional programmes: CHEM 191 The Chemical Basis of • Medicine (MB ChB) Biology and Human Health • Dental Surgery (BDS) • Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) PUBH 192 Foundations of Epidemiology • Pharmacy (BPharm) HUBS 191 Human Body Systems I • Physiotherapy (BPhty) HUBS 192 Human Body Systems II Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) is a foundation year for all five professional PHSI 191 Biological Physics programmes, and it must be your first year of tertiary study. Entry into the second year of each of these degrees is competitive and selection is based upon the grades achieved 28
Other Health Science Degrees Research excellence Facilities and support The Health Sciences Division also offers The Division hosts many internationally Otago’s Health Sciences researchers are bachelor’s degrees in Oral Health (BOH) competitive research centres which very successful in gaining research funding and Dental Technology (BDentTech). are pushing frontiers in Oral Health, from competitive external sources such Neuroendocrinology, Brain Health, Cardiac as the Health Research Council of New Otago’s strength in biomedical sciences Research, Population Health, Translational Zealand. This means that students have offers numerous opportunities for study in Cancer Research, Genetics, Diabetes and access to excellent resources and cutting- the biological sciences. Specific programme Obesity, and Infectious Diseases. edge facilities, equipment and services, options include the Bachelor of Biomedical all of which are available for use in Sciences (BBiomedSc) and Bachelor of postgraduate research projects. Science (BSc) in one of the biological majors, including Anatomy, Biochemistry, Qualifications Highly trained staff are on hand to Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, assist with all techniques including The University of Otago’s Health Sciences Neuroscience, Pharmacology. bioinformatics and biostatistics. We have postgraduate programmes cover a wide world-class facilities for imaging, histology, You are not required to have completed range of subject areas and disciplines protein science, cell analysis, live imaging, the Health Sciences First Year programme including the Health Sciences, Dentistry, behavioural analysis and motion analysis. to enrol for these programmes, but HSFY Medicine, Pharmacy and Physiotherapy We also have facilities for PC2 and 3 can be used as your first year for these areas. Study is spread across our three containment for plants, animals (including programmes. campuses in Christchurch, Wellington Zebrafish, rodents, amphibians and insects) otago.ac.nz/undergrad-healthsci and Dunedin. and microorganisms (including human For a full list of qualifications, see page 56 pathogens). The Division has facilities for or visit our website: next-generation sequencing and analysis, POSTGRADUATE STUDY otago.ac.nz/postgrad-healthsci including high throughput genotyping. The Division of Health Sciences offers postgraduate students a wealth of world- class opportunities that are supported by top-class supervisors, and supportive, internationally recognised research environments. Working in some of New Zealand’s highest ranked university academic departments, the ratio of high- quality staff to postgraduate students is high, ensuring a challenging and rewarding experience. 29
AN OTAGO DEGREE HUMANITIES Investigate the human world, what Many students come to Otago to study UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Humanities because of their love of a it means to be human, and how The Division of Humanities covers a broad subject such as English, Classics, History or human beings relate to their diverse a language. Others want to try something range of subject areas and professional and changing environments. new, and find that they become passionate programmes with the following Bachelor about new subjects, such as Anthropology, degrees being offered: Philosophy or Politics. Many want to find • Bachelor of Arts (BA): Otago’s out more about people and cultures around most flexible undergraduate degree the world. programme, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts Humanities scholars investigate how people and social science subjects. think and act. They ask why individuals and societies behave in certain ways. They • Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc): an learn from the past and ask questions exciting new degree that enables students about how people are likely to behave in to major in both the Arts and Sciences. the future. Humanities graduates are also • Bachelor of Music (MusB): covering a highly employable: only three years after unique combination of classical music, graduating, 95% of Humanities students contemporary rock music, music are employed in careers related to their technology and world music. training. • Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA): Humanities subjects and departments at pursue a career in a wide range of Otago enjoy a first-rate reputation, both musical/theatrical forms and styles, nationally and internationally. The 2017 as well as in musical and theatrical QS world University Rankings placed education, media, and other related fields. Otago 88th in the world for arts and • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW): enables humanities, with eight subject areas ranked people to develop their potential, in the top 100 institutions in the world. promote their human rights and pursue social justice. • Bachelor of Teaching (BTchg): providing the initial step for teachers on the road of lifelong professional learning. • Bachelor of Laws (LLB): providing an excellent grounding in such skills as analysing, decision making, negotiation, researching and forming legal arguments. 30
• Bachelor of Theology (BTheol): there is Studies. The Division also hosts six of the top Qualifications enormous value in coming to an informed 12 nominated academic units within understanding of the Christian faith, and the University. The Division of Humanities offers a wide that is the main task of Theology. range of postgraduate qualifications across many subject areas and disciplines. These The Division also offers the Diploma in include honours degrees, postgraduate Language (DipLang) and Diploma in Global Research Centres, Themes and Clusters certificates and diplomas, coursework Cultures (DipGlobalC) which are separate, masters’ degrees, research masters’ degrees Humanities researchers are involved in recognised and endorsed qualifications for and PhDs. collaborative, multi-disciplinary research students who wish to complete a programme with colleagues and institutions within the For a full list of qualifications, see page 56 of study in one of the five core languages University, nationally and internationally. or visit our website: taught in the Department of Languages Our range of research centres, themes and and Cultures: Chinese, French, German, otago.ac.nz/postgrad-humanities clusters reflects the strength and diversity Japanese, and Spanish. of these collaborations. otago.ac.nz/undergrad-humanities The Centre for Research on Colonial Culture and the Centre for Sustainability: Facilities and support Agriculture, Food, Energy, Environment The library and gallery resources for POSTGRADUATE STUDY are formally recognised and supported Humanities students – both on-campus and The Division offers a comprehensive range of University “flagship” Research Centres; in the wider Dunedin area – are impressive. postgraduate options and, in a typical year, and the Performance of the Real, Poutama The University’s Central Library and has around 500 students enrolled for higher Ara Rau and Centre for Global Migrations Robertson Library contain more than 2.8 degrees by thesis. There is also a growing are University Research Themes. million items (including print and electronic number of students studying towards The National Centre for Peace and Conflict journals). Of particular note is the Hocken specialised masters’ degrees by coursework. Studies; the Centre for Sustainability; the Collections, one of the foremost historical Centre for Theology and Public Issues; the research libraries in New Zealand. Research excellence Centre for Research on Colonial Culture; Dunedin also offers other excellent the Legal Issues Centre; the Centre for Law resources of interest to Humanities students The 2012 Performance Based Research and Emerging Technologies; the Centre in the Otago Museum, Toitū Otago Fund (PBRF) quality evaluation confirmed for Society, Governance and Science; Settlers Museum, the Dunedin Public Art the research strengths of the Division of the Children’s Issues Centre; the Centre Gallery and the Dunedin office of Archives Humanities at Otago. The following subject for Distance Education and Learning New Zealand, all within a short distance of areas were ranked either first or second in the Technologies; the Centre for Educational the campus. country: Anthropology and Archaeology; Leadership and Administration; the Centre Education; History, Art History and Classics; for the Book; and the Centre for Irish and In addition to work undertaken in New Law; Philosophy; Sociology, Gender and Scottish Studies also add to the Division’s Zealand, the Division also has fieldwork sites Social Work; and Theology and Religious rich research culture. throughout the Pacific and all over the world. 31
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