Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC)
Mixed Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
A one-year foundation programme designed to prepare students for undergraduate studies at the University of Auckland, with pathways to all direct-entry undergraduate degrees.
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Core skills this course teaches
Preparation for undergraduate study
Gain the academic knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in undergraduate degree programmes across multiple subject areas.
Achievement of University Entrance
Graduate with a nationally recognised University Entrance qualification, meeting the admission requirements for undergraduate degrees.
About This Course
He Ara Takatū - Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC) equips students with the skills and confidence needed for university success, offering broad preparation in literacy, maths, and a range of subject electives. TFC provides a guaranteed pathway and University Entrance qualification, especially supporting groups under-represented in tertiary education. Students engage in campus life and are eligible for direct entry into undergraduate degrees based on subject and achievement, with flexible progression according to academic performance.
Course Content
- Core courses in Literacy and Maths
- Electives in Arts, Business, Education, and Sciences
- Academic Literacy I & II
- Foundation Mathematics I & II
- Foundation Biology I & II
- Foundation Chemistry I & II
- Data Analytics
- Foundation History
- Foundation Sociology I & II
- Introduction to Arts and Humanities
- Environment and Society 2
- General Education course (for most students)
- Academic English Language Requirement
Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the University's minimum entry requirements; see detailed entry requirements on the provider website.
Build towards these roles
Eligibility for undergraduate degree pathwaysPreparation for a range of future careers through subsequent degree study
