Year 13 University Study

Students who have done Level 3 subjects in Year 12, and are thus left with a timetable gap for Year 13, may apply to study online university courses as one of their five timetabled subjects.  

Students may choose from the options available throught University of Waikato 'Unistart' programme.  One course that many students enjoy is the Climate Ambassadors Programme: https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/science-outreach/climate-ambassador-programme 

The University of Canterbury and Lincoln University also offer some options.  See 'Useful Links' below.

Student applications will be approved on a case-by-case basis by the Careers Advisor and Assistant Head of School (Curriculum).  Students need to have the motivation, capacity and work ethic to work independently. 

Students must have UE literacy and numeracy, and Level 2 NCEA, before commencing a university paper (or be able to show they will have this by the beginning of Year 13).  

Students wishing to pursue this option need to see the Careers Advisor for a discussion and an application form.  Students need to do this before subject selection closes.  They should email [email protected] and make an appointment.