Foundation Certificate (International) – FCert(Int)
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A course by
Massey University
This qualification will prepare you for undergraduate study by improving your English, academic skills, and foundational knowledge. Designed for international students who do not meet direct entry criteria, successful completion guarantees admission to most Massey University undergraduate qualifications.
NZ$32,800
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop English language proficiency for academic purposes
Gain the confidence and skills to comprehend, analyse, and produce academic and non-academic texts, building language ability for degree-level studies.
Build core academic literacies
Understand how to efficiently gather, organise, analyse, and present information in written and oral formats for tertiary study.
About This Course
The Foundation Certificate (International) is tailored for international students needing academic and English skill development before beginning degree studies at Massey University. It offers a blend of core compulsory courses in academic English, communication, IT, and socio-cultural contexts, as well as pathway options in business or science. Completing the qualification guarantees entry to most unrestricted undergraduate degrees. The programme spans 8 or 12 months depending on the chosen intake, delivered on campus at Auckland.
Course Content
- Academic English
- Information Technology for Academic Studies
- Introduction to Academic Communications
- Socio-cultural context of Aotearoa New Zealand
- Accounting Fundamentals (Business Pathway)
- Economics Fundamentals (Business Pathway)
- Management Fundamentals (Business Pathway)
- General Mathematics (Business Pathway)
- Biology Fundamentals (Science Pathway)
- Chemistry Fundamentals (Science Pathway)
- Mathematics Fundamentals (Science Pathway)
- Physics Fundamentals (Science Pathway)
Entry Requirements
Completed NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
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