AUT - Pre-degree (Foundation) Engineering Study
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Pre-degree (Foundation) Engineering Study
Every amazing journey starts with the first step. Whether you’re looking to move into the BE programmes or you just want to get-up-to-speed for a vocational role that requires a better understanding of maths and physics, our foundation programme will help.
This one year foundation programme prepares you for study at degree level in the School of Engineering.
Foundation graduates will have grounding in mathematics, engineering science and academic literacy skills in order to successfully undertake study at degree level. This programme will
- Develop your knowledge and study skills to succeed at tertiary study.
- Prepare you for university study and increases your academic confidence
- Provide a pathway to bachelor’s degrees in Engineering
- Expose you to the University environment
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK1311
Programme: Certificate in Science and Technology
Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 16 July 2012 and 4 March 2013
There are limited places available. AUT encourages early application.
Entry requirements
- NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits plus 8 Level 2 credits in language rich subjects*
- CIE: Total 60 points in UCAS
- The course of study of every applicant is subject to the approval of the programme leader
Selection Criteria
Your application will normally be selected on the basis of your level of academic achievement but may require you to attend a selection interview. Preference will be given to those that have 12 Level 2 credits in mathematics and further 8 Level 2 credits in language rich subjects (see above paragraph).
Structure
You will be introduced to concepts in all areas of physics and mathematics to a level which allows you, once completed successfully, to continue study in mechanical or electrical and electronic Engineering.You will complete one paper in academic literacy to develop language and study skills, time management, communication and information literacy.
PapersPapers are selected subject to the approval of the programme leader:
A student must complete
154011 Academic Literacies (15)
714287 Foundation Algebra (15)
714286 Foundation Calculus (15)
724001 Foundation Physics A (15)
724002 Foundation Physics B (15)
704003 Introduction to Engineering(15)
And a further three papers (45 points) with the approval of the programme leader.
Paper list
144702 Introduction to Academic Writing (15)
154011 Academic Literacies (15)
154102 Tertiary English and Critical Thinking (15)
404024 Foundation Programming (15)
404504 Foundation Logic Skills (15)
704003 Introduction to Engineering (15)
714285 Foundation Statistics (15)
714286 Foundation Calculus (15)
714287 Foundation Algebra (15)
724001 Foundation Physics A (15)
724002 Foundation Physics B (15)
or any other paper relevant to the student's programme of study and approved by the programme leader.
Career opportunities
On successful completion of this programme you can apply to study the following bachelor’s degrees:
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering Technology