ELIGIBILITY: Those aged 20+ considering a change in career

Stage 1

Te Puna Wai o Waipapa Hagley College After 3 Programme from June
Pre-UC Mathematics course (Tuesdays 6-9pm, from mid May)
Pre-UC Physics and Maths integrated course (Wednesdays 5-9pm, Fridays 4-6pm online)
Blend of online and face-to-face delivery
Visits to UC to meet teachers from Stage 2 Transitions programme
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 1 Math, with algebra fundamentals

Stage 2

University of Canterbury Transitions Programme Nov – Feb
TRNS007 Preparatory Mathematics
TRNS008 Fundamentals of Physics
TRNS017 Mathematics with Calculus (for Engineering) or
TRNS006 Chemistry: An introduction to atoms, bonding, and reactions (for Product Design)
Blend of online and face-to-face delivery

Stage 3

University of Canterbury College of Engineering 1st year degree study: from February 2025
Use the Physics and Mathematics skills you have learned to begin your journey into Engineering or Product Design degrees (BE(Hons) or BProdDesign).
Student advisors in the College of Engineering will design a customised first year course of study based on your Stage 1 and 2 performance and your future aspirations. There are a range of engineering and product design disciplines to choose from. Work experience will be taken into account.

Programme features

Support – Advice and guidance from early on in your pathway about study options, demands and expectations, particularly in Mathematics
Skill development – Develop study habits and strategies for success at degree level
Connections – Grow an established network of fellow students through the cohort progressing together, and become familiar with UC campus, learning systems and people