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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME - PROSPECTUS 2019 - ACG Pathways
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
OF WELLINGTON
FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME
PROSPECTUS 2019
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WELCOME
                                                   I am very pleased you are considering study at Victoria University of
                                                   Wellington.

                                                   Wellington is a great city for students — it is New Zealand’s political,
                                                   cultural and creative capital. By choosing Victoria University you
                                                   can achieve academic excellence at a globally-ranked capital city
                                                   university with award-winning facilities.

                                                   Victoria University is ranked in the top two percent of the world’s
                                                   18,000 universities. Our teaching and research are built on a proud
                                                   tradition of academic excellence stretching back more than 100 years.
                                                   We rank first among New Zealand universities for research quality and
                                                   the cutting-edge knowledge of our staff naturally transfers to, and
                                                   enriches, the teaching and learning we offer.

                                                   We are among the top one percent of the world’s universities in 17
                                                   subject areas, according to the QS World University Rankings by
                                                   Subject 2018. Victoria University is ranked at 38 in the world for Law
                                                   and is in the top 100 universities in 11 other subjects. Our Business
                                                   School is one of an elite global group of commerce faculties that hold
                                                   the triple crown of international commerce accreditations.

                                                   Victoria University consistently produces high-quality graduates
                                                   who are well equipped for the international workforce. They follow
                                                   in the footsteps of the many international alumni who have become
                                                   scholars, inventors, entrepreneurs and civic leaders.

                                                   The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
                                                   is taught exclusively through ACG Pathways. The programme
                                                   prepares international students for entry into our University degree
                                                   programmes by equipping each student with specialised subject
                                                   knowledge, English language skills for tertiary study, and knowledge
                                                   about New Zealand culture and society. Victoria University guarantees
                                                   undergraduate entry to students who successfully complete the
                                                   Foundation Studies Programme.

                                                   At Victoria University you will join a warm, open and diverse
                                                   community of students from over 110 countries. Excellent support
                                                   networks, including our International Buddy Programme, combined
                                                   with initiatives such as our unique Victoria International Leadership
                                                   Programme produce globally-aware graduates ready for a rapidly-
                                                   changing world.

                                                   On behalf of Victoria University of Wellington, welcome to our
                                                   Foundation Studies Programme. I also look forward to welcoming
The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation   you to the University on the successful completion of your studies at
Studies Programme is taught by registered          ACG Pathways.
school ACG New Zealand International College
and prepares students for entry into Victoria
University’s undergraduate programmes.             Professor Grant Guilford
                                                   Vice-Chancellor
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WHY STUDY AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY?
It’s no surprise so many international students wish to study at Victoria University of Wellington. Victoria University is already one
of the most popular universities among New Zealand students with its reputation for delivering internationally-relevant degrees
in a stimulating and compact city setting.

                                          In top 2%                                                                   In top 1%
                                          of universities                                                             of universities worldwide
                                          worldwide*                                                                  in 17 subjects*

                                                                                                                      NZ$57 million
                                          #1                                                                          external funding to
                            1             in New Zealand for                                                          Victoria University
                                          research quality**                                                          researchers in 2017^

                                          5 out of 5                                                                  3,400+
                                          QS Stars***                                                                 international students
                                                                                                                      from 114 countries

*QS World University Rankings 2018
**Performance-Based Research Fund, Tertiary Education Commission, 2012
***A 5 QS Stars university is world-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys a high reputation, and has cutting-edge
facilities and internationally-renowned research and teaching faculties (QS World Universities Rankings)
^www.victoria.ac.nz, 2017

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STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

                                                     RUSSIA

           EUROPE

                                                         CHINA                                                            NORTH AMERICA

                                             INDIA                                                                                           CENTRAL AMERICA
      AFRICA

                                                                                                          PACIFIC OCEAN

                                                                                                                                          SOUTH AMERICA
                                        SOUTHEAST ASIA

                                                                       AUSTRALIA

                                                                                                     NEW ZEALAND

                                                                                                                                      #1
                                                                                                                                      Least Corrupt
                                                                                                                                      Country
                                                                                                                                      in the World*
                                                                                         Auckland
                                                                       Hamilton                Tauranga
                                                                                                                                      #1
                                                                                                                                      in Worldwide
                                                                                                                                      Educating for
                                                                                                                                      the Future**

                                                                                            Wellington                                #3
                                                                                                                                      Most Peaceful
                                                                                                                                      Country
                                                                                                                                      in the World***

                                                                    Christchurch
                                                                                                                                      #8
                                                                                                                                      Happiest
                                                                                                                                      Country
                                                     Dunedin
                                                                                                                                      in the World^

                                                                                                                                      Globally-recognised
                                                                                                                                      New Zealand
                                                                                                                                      qualifications
     *Corruption Perceptions Index 2017, Transparency International
     **Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
     ***Global Peace Index 2018, Institute for Economics & Peace
     ^2018 World Happiness Report

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BUSH WALKING                     WATERFRONT MARINA

                     NEW ZEALAND'S
                  CAPITAL CITY – WELLINGTON

CABLE CAR AND VIEW OF THE CITY   ORIENTAL BAY

WESTPAC STADIUM                  THE BEEHIVE – EXECUTIVE WING OF PARLIAMENT

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STUDY IN WELLINGTON
Located on a beautiful harbour at the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island, Wellington is a stunning capital city. With
its enviable inner-city feel and culture, Wellington is an easy choice of study destination for ambitious, forward-thinking
international students.

Why it’s so great here
Dubbed 'the coolest little capital in the world' by Lonely Planet, the city of Wellington continues to evolve as one of
New Zealand’s most youthful and vibrant cities.

Victoria University has three campuses in Wellington, all within walking distance of each other and each with a
distinct purpose and feel.

For more information on studying in Wellington, visit:
• wellingtonnz.com/study
• studyinnewzealand.govt.nz/wellington

                                      PIPITEA CAMPUS
                                                  ACG PATHWAYS
                                                     CAMPUS

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#1                                  Home to key
                                                              national institutions
                          Most Liveable City*                 and government
                          2017 and 2018                       agencies

                          New Zealand’s most                  Compact, walkable
                          creative city**                     inner city

                          Strong industry and
                                                              #15
                                                              Best city for
                          university collaboration
                                                              quality of life***

*Mapping the World’s Prices report 2017/2018, Deutsche Bank
**Infometrics Creativity Index 2018
***Mercer Quality of Living survey 2018

                                                                               MIRAMAR
                                                                            CREATIVE CENTRE

                                                                        TE ARO CAMPUS

                  VICTORIAKELBURN
                           UNIVERSITY
                                  CAMPUS
                        CAMPUS

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAMME
The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme*         Subjects
is the perfect transition course for international students wishing to
achieve University Entrance qualifications and enter a New Zealand          Compulsory subjects
university to study.                                                        •     English for Tertiary Study Parts I & II (40 credits)
Students enrol and receive two offers of place:                             •     New Zealand Culture and Society (10 credits)
•   a Letter of Offer for the Foundation Studies Programme                  •     Introductory Mathematics (10 credits)
•   a conditional Offer of Place for an undergraduate degree at Victoria    Optional subjects (10 credits each)*
    University of Wellington                                                •     Calculus
Once a student successfully completes the Foundation Studies                •     Design and Society I
Programme (and meets other admission requirements) Victoria
                                                                            •     Design and Society II
University sends them a confirmed Offer of Place. Note that the
certificate the student receives after successfully completing the          •     Environmental Science
course is accredited by Universities New Zealand and recognised for         •     Health Studies
entry into all New Zealand universities.                                    •     Introduction to Accounting
*The Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme is      •     Macroeconomics
registered as the ACG Foundation Studies Programme and is taught by ACG
New Zealand International College.                                          •     Management Studies
                                                                            •     Marketing
ACG Pathways Campus location                                                •     Media Studies I
Classes are delivered at the ACG Pathways Campus at 2 Bunny St              •     Media Studies II
(Level 3), Wellington. The campus is only five minutes’ walk from           •     Microeconomics
Victoria University’s Pipitea Campus, with easy access to public            •     Physics I
transport, accommodation, and food and retail outlets.
                                                                            •     Physics II
The ACG Pathways Campus has top-quality facilities, including well-         •     Psychology
equipped and air-conditioned classrooms and computer laboratories.
                                                                            •     Quantitative Methods
Academic entry requirements                                                 •     Statistics
                                                                            •     Tourism I
Students must be at least 16 and be able to show proof of successful        •     Tourism II
academic experience and qualifications at:
                                                                            *Not every subject is offered each term. Subjects are dependent on
•   New Zealand Year 12 level (NCEA Level 2); or                            sufficient numbers.
•   Grade 12/11 (Asia); or
                                                                            To successfully complete the Foundation Studies Programme
•   Senior high school 3rd/2nd year, or equivalent                          certificate, students must satisfy the following criteria in all four
                                                                            compulsory subjects and all selected optional subjects:
Scholarships
                                                                            •     Complete all 120-credit course requirements
Victoria University awards one NZ$5,000 scholarship per term to a top-      •     Achieve a minimum of 50% in each subject
performing student in the Foundation Studies Programme.
The award acknowledges a student with demonstrated commitment
                                                                            Term dates
to academic study, positive involvement with their fellow students and      The academic year is divided into four terms with short breaks
staff, and excellent leadership potential.                                  between each term and a longer break between Term 4 and Term 1.
Students are encouraged to apply for the award which is credited to         There are four intakes per year. Attendance at Orientation is required
tuition fees for the first year at Victoria University.                     for all new foundation studies students (see page 9 for start dates
                                                                            inclusive of Orientation).
Digital learning
                                                                                2019 term dates (exclusive of Orientation)
ACG makes full use of modern technology and digital learning to
deliver modern and engaging programmes.                                         Term 1         Wed 23 January–Fri 29 March

•   Each student receives an iPad for full access to course materials for       Term 2         Tues 16 April–Fri 28 June
    the duration of their course                                                Term 3         Tues 16 July–Fri 20 September
•   ACG Pathways was acknowledged as an Apple Distinguished School,             Term 4         Tues 8 October–Fri 13 December
    reflecting the school’s innovative use of technology in teaching to
    effectively support student learning goals

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PROGRAMME OPTIONS
To enrol in the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme, students select a programme option that
best suits their academic level and English language proficiency. Students who have not achieved the required level of
English can enrol in an English course on any Monday throughout the year at the Campbell Institute in Wellington.

   FAST-TRACK                                                                                  STANDARD PLUS
   6 MONTHS (2 TERMS)                                                                          12 MONTHS (4 TERMS)
   Students must be able to show proof of English language                                     Students must be able to show proof of English language
   proficiency at the level of:                                                                proficiency at the level of:

   •     IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.0 in all bands), or equivalent; or                            •     IELTS 5.0 (minimum of 4.5 in all bands), or equivalent; or
   •     Campbell Direct – Foundation Stream Level 3; or                                       •     Campbell Direct – Foundation Stream Level 1; or
   •     agreed equivalent                                                                     •     agreed equivalent

       START DATES (inclusive of Orientation)                                                      START DATES (inclusive of Orientation)
       2019                                                                                        2019
       22 January, 15 April, 15 July, 7 October                                                    22 January, 15 April, 15 July, 7 October

       FEES                                                                                        FEES
       2019                                                                                        2019
       NZ$18,000                                                                                   NZ$27,000

   STANDARD                                                                                    EXTENDED
   8–9 MONTHS (3 TERMS)                                                                        18 MONTHS (6 TERMS)
   Students must be able to show proof of English language                                     Students must be able to show proof of English
   proficiency at the level of:                                                                language proficiency at the level of:

   •     IELTS 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all bands), or equivalent; or                            •      IELTS 4.5 (minimum of 4.0 in all bands), or
   •     Campbell Direct – Foundation Stream Level 2; or                                       •      agreed equivalent
   •     agreed equivalent

       START DATES (inclusive of Orientation)                                                      START DATES (inclusive of Orientation)

       2019                                                                                        2019

       22 January, 15 April, 15 July, 7 October                                                    22 January, 15 April, 15 July, 7 October

       FEES                                                                                        FEES
       2019                                                                                        2019
       NZ$20,500                                                                                   NZ$41,000

Additional fees
Airport greeting and transfer fee (one way, per person)    			 NZ$110
Auckland International Airport transfer between terminals				  NZ$ 80
Medical and travel insurance^ (12 months)						                NZ$633
Resources and course materials fee (per year)					             NZ$600
Subject examination fees 							NZ$350
IELTS examination fees (only for degrees requiring IELTS) 				 NZ$385
University Student Services Levy** (per year)					             NZ$780
^International students are required to have comprehensive medical and travel insurance while in New Zealand. ACG will arrange cover for students through the
Southern Cross International Student travel insurance policy to cover the duration of the student visa. For full details, visit: scti.co.nz/international-student
**Payment of the levy provides foundation studies students with a Victoria University of Wellington student card, enabling access to some Victoria University
student support services. Note that additional fees for some services may apply. The levy is updated each year.

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A VICTORIA UNIVERSITY DEGREE
When you study for a Victoria University degree you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to turn your study
specialisation into a career.
Victoria University undergraduate degree teaching is based on both lectures and tutorials and is delivered by academics who focus on academic
research as well as teaching. Students learn to be independent, resourceful and forward-thinking.

Teaching and assessment
First-year courses are usually made up of 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 session is a longer, hands-on class where students may work
more actively together. For most courses, work is assessed from 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–early July
•    Trimester 2: early July–mid-November
•    Trimester 3: mid-November–mid-February*

*Study in Trimester 3 is available only for specific programmes.

The academic year begins in February with International Orientation.
Some degree programmes have Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 intakes
(see page 18).

Points
Degrees at Victoria University work on a points system, with each
course allocated a certain number of points. The total points
required for a typical three-year degree is 360, with a specified
number of points required at each level in specified subject areas.

Bachelor’s degrees
A Bachelor’s degree, also called a first or an undergraduate degree,
is made up of courses: some compulsory, and some chosen by the
student.

A professional degree, such as a Bachelor of Engineering or a
Bachelor of Laws, has more compulsory courses. Others, such as the
Bachelor of Arts, have great flexibility in course choice.

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

Majors
A major is the specialist subject of a degree. A Bachelor of Arts
degree, for example, 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 double major.

Double degrees
A double degree is the study of two degrees, either at the same time
or consecutively. It is possible to cross-credit up to 120 points.

A Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Arts double degree, for
example, could therefore take five years of study instead of six.

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CAMPUS INFORMATION
Facilities and classes
Victoria University is equipped with world-class facilities:
excellent workshops and labs for Architecture, Design, Science
and Engineering, a language learning lab, online services, Wi-Fi,
computer rooms and library access for all students, as well as a
huge range of other subject-specific resources.

Class sizes range from around 30 to 300 students, depending
on the course. Larger classes include assigned tutorial groups
(small group sessions led by a lecturer or tutor) in addition to
lectures.

Campus community
Victoria University student facilities are found in a purpose-built
building on the Kelburn campus dedicated to student study
spaces, retail and social areas. On-campus facilities include
a bank, bookshops, health and counselling services, a travel
agency, pharmacy, as well as recreation and sports centres and
student club spaces.

Victoria University also offers a lively social community beyond
the classroom. There are great opportunities to meet both
international and domestic students through a variety of events
organised by university groups. Joining a club is a great way         Victoria University leadership programmes
to meet other students and see some of New Zealand’s most
beautiful scenery. New Zealand is an outdoor-oriented country         Victoria University offers two extracurricular leadership programmes
and some activities are relatively cheap.                             designed to enhance degree study and employability:
                                                                      Victoria International Leadership Programme, and Victoria Plus.
Many New Zealand students are interested in international             Challenge yourself, develop confidence and gain valuable learning.
affairs and join programmes designed to increase their
interaction with international students. Joining the International    Victoria University’s extracurricular awards recognise outstanding
Buddy Programme or the Victoria International Leadership              achievement.
Programme are great ways to make new friends and add to the           •   victoria.ac.nz/vilp
Victoria University experience.                                       •   victoria.ac.nz/victoriaplus

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STUDENT STORIES

     Persistence (and help from the
     experts) brings rewards
     Singaporean student Daryl Neo Boon Kiat recently completed the
     Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme,
     winning a Victoria University scholarship in the process.
     “After a poor performance in my final year at school in Singapore, I
     got the opportunity to change my path and achieve success with ACG
     Pathways. The help and support I received from the teachers and staff
     at ACG helped me achieve my dream of attending Victoria University of
     Wellington.”
     Daryl did so well in his Foundation Studies Programme he was awarded
     a NZ$5,000 Victoria University scholarship, generally made once a term
     to a student demonstrating high academic performance, excellent
     attendance, leadership, commitment and self-discipline. Pathways
     tutor Monica Simmons described Daryl as friendly and respectful, and
     enjoying good relationships with staff and students alike.
     Daryl said winning the scholarship was a complete surprise and
     capped off his successful pathway to a New Zealand university. He is
     now studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Victoria University, hoping to
     specialise in Human Resources.

                                                            Crossing over
                                                            to the future
                                                            Chinese student Jingyan Ji says she viewed the Victoria University of
                                                            Wellington Foundation Studies Programme as a bridge between herself
                                                            and university study.
                                                            “The programme gave me a lot of opportunities to know more about
                                                            studying and living in New Zealand. And it offered me professional
                                                            courses like Marketing, Accounting and Social Design, which teach you
                                                            the basics and help you decide early on a major at university. Of all the
                                                            subjects I took, I think Microeconomics was the highlight – our teacher
                                                            gave us a lot of help.”
                                                            Not only did Jingyan receive the boost she needed to get into university
                                                            from the programme, she was also awarded a NZ$5,000 Victoria
                                                            University scholarship to put towards her tuition fees.
                                                            “I was honoured to receive it. It was an encouragement for me to study in
                                                            the future and also a motivation and a reward for learning at ACG.”
                                                            Jingyan is now studying Tourism Management at Victoria University
                                                            and hopes to become a leader in the New Zealand tourism industry,
                                                            promoting travel to New Zealand.

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
STUDENT SERVICES
Once students have successfully enrolled in the Foundation Studies Programme and paid the University Student Services Levy (see page 9),
they receive an ACG/Victoria University student ID card, allowing them access to many of the same services available to Victoria University of
Wellington undergraduate students.
Victoria International                                                     Financial and budgeting advice
Victoria International provides support and services to new and            Students can meet with student financial advisers at Victoria
current international students, including:                                 University's Kelburn or Pipitea campuses to receive financial and
                                                                           budgeting advice.
•   Personal, cultural and academic support
•   Student visa renewal                                                   Affordable healthcare
•   Insurance claim support                                                Paying the Victoria University Student Services Levy and getting an
                                                                           ACG/Victoria University of Wellington student card gives students
•   International Buddy Programme                                          access to campus doctors and counselling services at Victoria
•   Student events                                                         University's Student Health at a reduced cost.

Accommodation Service                                                      Other (non-levied) services
                                                                           •   Access to University libraries
The Victoria University Accommodation Service processes student
applications for halls of residence, arranges homestays and offers lots    •   Contact with current Victoria University students through the ACG
of advice on other accommodation options.                                      Buddy Programme

CareerHub                                                                  •   Welcome onto the University marae, Te Herenga Waka Marae, in a
                                                                               pōwhiri (traditional Māori welcome)
CareerHub provides information on part-time jobs, graduate jobs,
summer work, tutoring positions, internships, work experience              •   Access to sport, recreation and cultural activities (additional
opportunities and a CV-building tool. Students can also access career          charges for equipment hire or specific classes may apply)
development information and advice through the Victoria University         •   Course planning advice
Careers office.

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WELFARE AND ACCOMMODATION
We care about our students
The wellbeing of students is our top priority. We know that to study successfully and achieve good results, students must be comfortable in
their study and living environments. We abide by the government’s Pastoral Care of International Students Code of Practice in everything we do.
We provide:
•    Orientation day for all students
•    A low ratio of students to each programme dean, allowing for dedicated support
•    Student support advisors, available to help with questions, support or advice
•    Activities and trips, as part of the curriculum for some subjects
•    Regular homestay checks by homestay staff (students may also give feedback confidentially)

Accommodation
While studying in New Zealand, international students may choose to live with their parent(s) or a designated caregiver. To get the most out of
experiencing New Zealand life though, students are encouraged to live with a family in homestay accommodation.

Homestay
Homestay accommodation includes a room for the student with a bed, desk, adequate heating and internet access. Meals include breakfast and
dinner Monday–Friday, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays/Sundays/public and school holidays. Laundry is also included. Homestay
Plus families accommodate up to two students at a time. A separate bathroom is available for the student(s).
•    A 24/7 call centre number is provided for help in the case of emergency
•    All accommodation arrangements are thoroughly checked by homestay staff – each homestay family is interviewed and the home inspected
     to our satisfaction before we arrange a student placement
•    All homestay providers sign a contract agreeing to specific rules and standards and undergo a vetting procedure by New Zealand Police
•    All students under the age of 18 are visited in their accommodation a minimum of three times per year by homestay staff
•    All payments are made to the homestay provider via the New Education Group Student Fees Trust

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Homestay fees
Homestay fees are weekly rates*. Additional days are charged at one-seventh the weekly rate.
•   Wellington students under 18					                                                     NZ$305 per week (Homestay Plus NZ$340)**
•   Wellington students 18 and over					                                                  NZ$290 per week (Homestay Plus NZ$325)**
*Rate includes accommodation, laundry and meals (breakfast and dinner Monday–Friday; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and
school holidays when student does not return home)
**Includes a weekly charge for compliance services

Additional fees (if applicable)
•   Accommodation Placement Fee* 					NZ$300
•   Under 18 Accommodation Guarantee and Services Fee**			                                NZ$600 per year (or NZ$150 per term)
•   Change of Homestay Fee+						NZ$100 per change
•   Homestay retainer rate~						NZ$100 per week
•   Airport greeting and transfer service				                                             NZ$110
*Fee charged only where ACG coordinates student accommodation
**Fee charged where a student under 18 lives with a homestay provider arranged by parent(s), student, or representative, allowing for accommodation to be
checked once per term to ensure Code of Practice requirements are being met (not payable by New Zealand citizens or permanent residents)
+Fee applies only when a student requests a change of homestay for reasons deemed unacceptable, and/or for a student who frequently changes homestays (fee
charged at discretion of Registrar)
~Weekly rate when student is away on holiday and requests room/belongings be held by homestay host (rate charged after fifth day)

Student apartment
Students over 18 years of age may wish to book student apartment accommodation. Note that this is the responsibility of the student/parent(s)/
agent to arrange. ACG Pathways can supply a list of providers in Wellington.
•   Wellington single room (minimum booking: 4 weeks) 			                                 NZ$200–390 per week
•   Security bond* (depends on apartment) 				                                            from NZ$400 to 4 weeks’ rent
*Partially or fully refunded when a student leaves the accommodation provided it is left in an acceptable condition

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
     FACULTIES
     FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN                       FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
     Bachelor of Architectural Studies in:                    Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in:
     •   Architecture                                         •   Cybersecurity Engineering
     •   Architecture History and Theory                      •   Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering
     •   Interior Architecture                                •   Software Engineering
     •   Landscape Architecture                               •   Network Engineering

     Bachelor of Building Science in:                         Bachelor of Science in:
     •   Project Management                                   •   Computer Graphics
     •   Sustainable Engineering Systems                      •   Computer Science
                                                              •   Electronic and Computer Systems
     Bachelor of Design Innovation in:
     •   Communication Design                                 FACULTY OF HEALTH
     •   Design for Social Innovation
     •   Fashion Design Technology                            Bachelor of Health in:
     •   Industrial Design                                    •   Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery
     •   Interaction Design                                   •   Health Promotion
     •   Media Design                                         •   Health Psychology
                                                              •   Health Informatics
     VICTORIA UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL                      •   Health Software Development

     Bachelor of Commerce in:                                 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
     •   Accounting
                                                              AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
     •   Actuarial Science
     •   Commercial Law                                       Bachelor of Arts in:
     •   Data Science                                         •   Art History
     •   Economics                                            •   Asian Studies
     •   Finance                                              •   Chinese
     •   Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations   •   Classical Studies
     •   Information Systems                                  •   Criminology
     •   International Business                               •   Cultural Anthropology
     •   Management                                           •   Data Science
     •   Marketing                                            •   Development Studies
     •   Public Policy                                        •   Economics
     •   Taxation                                             •   Education
     •   Tourism Management                                   •   Education and Psychology
                                                              •   English Literature
     FACULTY OF EDUCATION                                     •   Film
                                                              •   French
     Bachelor of Education in:                                •   Geography
     •   Early Childhood                                      •   German
     •   Teaching                                             •   Greek

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•   History                                                   Bachelor of Science in:
•   International Relations                                   •   Actuarial Science
•   Italian                                                   •   Applied Physics
•   Japanese                                                  •   Biology
•   Latin                                                     •   Biotechnology
•   Linguistics                                               •   Cell and Molecular Bioscience
•   Māori Resource Management                                 •   Chemistry
•   Māori Studies                                             •   Computer Graphics
•   Mathematics                                               •   Computer Science
•   Media Studies                                             •   Data Science
•   Modern Language Studies                                   •   Development Studies
•   Music                                                     •   Ecology and Biodiversity
•   Pacific Studies                                           •   Electronic and Computer Systems
•   Philosophy                                                •   Environmental Science
•   Political Science                                         •   Environmental Studies
•   Psychology                                                •   Geography
•   Public Policy                                             •   Geology
•   Religious Studies                                         •   Geophysics
•   Samoan Studies / Matāupu tau Samoa                        •   Marine Biology
•   Sociology                                                 •   Mathematics
•   Spanish                                                   •   Physical Geography
•   Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)   •   Physics
•   Te Reo Māori                                              •   Psychology
•   Theatre                                                   •   Renewable Energy Systems
                                                              •   Statistics
Bachelor of Music in:
•   Classical Performance
•   Instrumental/Vocal Composition
•   Jazz Performance
•   Music Studies
•   Sonic Arts and Music Technology

FACULTY OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws

FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Bachelor of Biomedical Science in:
•   Human Genetics
•   Molecular Pathology
•   Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry

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VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

For Foundation Studies Programme students applying to Victoria University of Wellington in 2019/2020

                                         MINIMUM
                                        UNIVERSITY                                          MINIMUM
                                       ENTRY MARKS*                TRIMESTER                                         MINIMUM ENGLISH
  PROGRAMMES                            (out of 600) for             INTAKE                 DURATION
                                                                                                                  LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
                                                                                                                                                             ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
                                         six academic                                        (Years)
                                            papers
  Bachelor of Architectural                    300             Trimester One                       3            50% in English for Tertiary Study        Entry into second year is competitive
  Studies                                                                                                       Part I and II                            and based on first-year results

  Bachelor of Arts                             300             Trimester One and                   3            50% in English for Tertiary Study
                                                               Trimester Two                                    Part I and II

  Bachelor of Biomedical                       300             Trimester One and                   3            50% in English for Tertiary Study
  Science                                                      Trimester Two                                    Part I and II

  Bachelor of Building Science                 300             Trimester One                       3            50% in English for Tertiary Study
                                                                                                                Part I and II

  Bachelor of Commerce**                       300             Trimester One and                   3            50% in English for Tertiary Study
                                                               Trimester Two                                    Part I and II

  Bachelor of Design                           300             Trimester One                       3            50% in English for Tertiary Study        Entry into second year is competitive
  Innovation                                                                                                    Part I and II                            and based on first-year results

  Bachelor of Education                        300             Trimester One                       3            IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in      Completed ‘Teacher Education
  (Teaching) Early Childhood                                                                                    each band                                Programme Form for International
                                                                                                                                                         Students’ required, plus police report
                                                                                                                                                         from all countries student has lived in
                                                                                                                                                         for 12 months or more
  Bachelor of Engineering                      300             Trimester One                       4            50% in English for Tertiary Study        Entry into second year is competitive
  (Honours)                                                                                                     Part I and II                            and based on first-year results

  Bachelor of Health                           300             Trimester One and                   3            50% in English for Tertiary Study
                                                               Trimester Two                                    Part I and II

  Bachelor of Laws                             300             Trimester One                       4            50% in English for Tertiary Study        Entry into second year is competitive
                                                                                                                Part I and II                            and based on first-year results; entry to
                                                                                                                                                         parallel third- and fourth-year Honours
                                                                                                                                                         programme is by invitation after high
                                                                                                                                                         achievement in second year
  Bachelor of Music                            300             Trimester One                       3            50% in English for Tertiary Study        Completion of ‘Application to Audition’
                                                                                                                Part I and II                            form; audition required for Classical
                                                                                                                                                         Performance and Jazz

  Bachelor of Science                          300             Trimester One and                   3            50% in English for Tertiary Study
                                                               Trimester Two                                    Part I and II

All Victoria University undergraduate degree offers require University Entrance (UE): successful completion of 120 credits, plus a minimum of 50% in English for Tertiary Study Parts I and II,
Introductory Mathematics and New Zealand Culture and Society, plus 50% or higher in optional subjects equal to 60 credits.
*Marks required from the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme
**Study in Trimester 3 may be possible for specific programmes, depending on course availability.

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HOW TO APPLY
 Step 1 - Application
 Student submits:
 •   Completed application form
 •   Copy of most recent school report, or other
     qualification(s)
 •   Copy of passport
 •   Documentation confirming English language
     proficiency

 ACG Admissions:
 •   Receive application
 •   Review application
 •   Email Offers of Place and Schedule of Fees

 Step 2 - Enrolment
 Student:
 •   Pays all fees (registration, tuition,
     accommodation, insurance and transfer fees)
 •   Sends completed Enrolment Acceptance form
 •   Sends subject requests (if applicable)

 ACG Admissions:
 •   Issue receipt and confirmation letter
 •   Issue Code of Practice-compliant
     accommodation confirmation (for students
     under 18 for visa application)

 Step 3 - Completion
 Student:
 •   Applies for student visa
 •   Informs ACG of flight details

 ACG Admissions:
 •   Arrange accommodation and send details (if
     requested)
 •   Organise airport greeting and transfer to
     accommodation (if requested)

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Code of Practice
     ACG Education and its schools is a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of
     International Students) Code of Practice 2016 (the Code). Published by the New
     Zealand Ministry of Education and administered by the New Zealand Qualifications
     Authority (NZQA), the Code is designed to ensure international students are well
     informed, safe and properly cared for. You can read about the Code and ACG
     Education’s obligations to you at www.nzqa.govt.nz/the-code

     All enquiries and applications to:
     ACG Pathways Campus
     Level 3, West Wing
     Wellington Railway Station
     2 Bunny Street
     Wellington 6011
     T +64-4-979 5566
     or
     PO Box 6199, Wellesley St
     Auckland 1141
     New Zealand
     T +64-9-307 5399
     E international.enquiries@acgedu.com
     W universitypathways.acgedu.com

     Every effort was made to present accurate information in this publication at the time
     of printing (October 2018). ACG Education reserves the right to change information
     without notice where this is considered necessary or desirable.

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