UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

Your direct pathway to

Christchurch, New Zealand

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UCIC – your pathway to success Located on University of Canterbury (UC) Ilam

Campus, Christchurch

Students will have access to UC facilities and services, and be immersed in the University experience from day one

Small class sizes, additional academic and pastoral support

Due to launch in October 2013, subject to the timely receipt of regulatory approvals

Member of the Navitas Group

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University of Canterbury: a world leader in educationRanked in the world’s top 250 universities* The only New Zealand university to receive a 5 star ranking from

the international university ranking research company QS.

140 years of experience Established in 1873 by scholars of Oxford and Cambridge

universities. Still enjoys significant connections with these highly prestigious institutions.

Pushing the boundaries of knowledge Lecturers at the forefront of knowledge in their fields, research

based teaching programmes

A proven track record of producing industry leaders Graduates have gone on to hold key international positions,

conduct research in world famous universities and gain recognition the world over – including John Key the current Prime Minister of New Zealand.

* QS World Rankings 2012/2013

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University of Canterbury: experience the best of campus life

Located in the leafy suburb of Ilam, a 10 minute drive from Christchurch city centre

All inclusive campus: cafés and restaurants shops health centre and pharmacy recreation facilities bank machines events centre book shop art gallery 4 libraries 24-hour access computer suites halls of residence

Spacious campus with lots of trees and open areas to relax and enjoy the gardens and greenery.

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Kia Ora! Welcome to Christchurch

The largest city in the South Island and the second largest in New Zealand, however with a population of 363,200 it remains very peaceful and safe.

Christchurch is in the Top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2013 according to travel guide Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2013’.

Vibrant arts, culture and food scene.

Temperate climate with low rainfall, lots of sunshine and the full range of spectacular seasons.

Located on the east coast and near the Southern Alps. Close to both the sea and the mountains, offering students a huge range of recreational options.

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Christchurch: Gateway to the South Island

Fjordlands National Park

Blackhead Beach, Dunedin

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Christchurch: Gateway to the South Island

Skiing, hiking, surfing, wine regions, whale watching, beautiful countryside & more, all within an easy drive of UCIC

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UCIC’s Pathway concept Provides access to UC degrees

University Transfer Programme = 1st Year related University of Canterbury degree

Supportive delivery model: Smaller classes More contact hours Strong academic and welfare support Development of generic skills to prepare for

University study

3 x 13 week teaching semesters

Graduates progress to 2nd Year of relevant UC degree*

* Entry into second year university is dependent on students successfully completing and passing the University Transfer Programme

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UCIC pathway to UC degree

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When can students start at UCIC?

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University Transfer Programme (UTP): Commerce

UC’s well respected College of Business and Economics is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Accounting and Finance, and in the top 150 for Economics and Econometrics*.

Students can specialise in: Accounting Economics Finance HR Management Management Marketing Strategy & Entrepreneurship

UC2nd Year

Bachelor of Commerce

UTP: Commerce

* QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2012.

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Entry requirements

Programme Academic requirementsEnglish Language requirements

UTP: CommerceSuccessful completion of Year 12 of secondary school or its equivalent (this is equivalent to Year 13 in the New Zealand education system).

IELTS 5.5

MEAP* (packaged with UTP: Commerce)

IELTS 5.0

* The Mixed English Academic Program (MEAP) extends the duration of the UTP programme by 1 academic term. Students study some English language, communications and study skills courses alongside their academic courses.

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Academic Support Lecturer and academic advisor consultations

Individual consultation for assignment assistance

Free Language Development Programmes

Learning support workshops: study skills, time management, assignment writing,

exam techniques

On-line learning support note taking, oral presentations, problem solving,

essay writing, referencing and research skills

Early intervention if student results indicate difficulties

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Welfare Support

Individual counselling

Free airport reception

Orientation

Disability support

Attendance monitoring

Monthly student newsletter

Activities and excursions

On-campus health services

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UCIC Advantage Small classes + personalised attention =

high success rates

Additional workshops in each course

Support systems

Access to all UC facilities

High degree of success at UC

UC curriculum

Dedicated teaching team

Diverse group of students

Free language development classes

Three intakes a year (March, July, October)