FastPath into Engineering and Product Design
Take the fast path into Engineering and Product Design degrees at the University of Canterbury. It’s a three-stage path. Hagley offers stage 1 - Maths and Physics Integrated from May to November. You must have prior approval to enrol in this course. Please see contact details below.
STARTS Wed 1st May 2024
ELIGIBILITY: Those aged 20+
Stage 1 – Te Puna Wai o Waipapa Hagley College After 3 Programme: May to November
- Pre-UC Physics and Maths integrated course (Wednesdays 5-9pm, from May. 2 hours additional online 4-6pm Fridays).
- Pre-UC Mathematics course (Tuesdays 6-9pm, from May)
- Blend of online and face-to-face delivery
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 1 Math, with algebra fundamentals
Stage 2 University of Canterbury Transitions Programme: November 2024 – February 2025
November – December: TRNS007 Preparatory Mathematics
January – Feb: 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
For more information click here for UC
To Enrol Contact
UC Pathways Team
transitions@canterbury.ac.nz | Joanna Leahy 03 369 3350
Hagley Tertiary Transitions Programme
transitionsteam@hagley.school.nz | 03 379 3090