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Term

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course

Sometimes called a ‘paper’ at other universities

courses

Sometimes called ‘papers’ at other universities

core

Compulsory courses for a degree

cross-creditCourse points count towards two degrees

undergraduate

Study towards a certificate, diploma or Bachelor’s degree

postgraduate

Study at a level higher than a Bachelor’s degree

specialisation

A collection of courses that give a major a particular focus

professional programme

Postgraduate qualifications Qualification designed for working professionals.

alumni

Former Victoria students

major

A main area of study within a degree

majorsThe main area of study within a degree

minor

A secondary area of study within a degree

points

Units of measurement for courses and degrees

trimester

One of three terms that make up the academic year beginning March, July and November

Trimester One

The first term of the academic year—March to June

Trimester Two

The second term of the academic year—July to October

Trimester Three

The third term of the academic year—November to February. Also known as summer school

100-level

Introductory courses studied at first-year level

200-level

Intermediate courses studied at second-year level

300-level

Advanced courses studied at third-year level

elective course

Any course from this university including those listed from other degrees

domestic student

Students who are citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand, Australia, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau.

international student

Person studying in New Zealand on a student visa from Immigration New Zealand.

prerequisite

Study requirements for entry into a course

prerequisites

Study requirements for entry into a course

academic calendar

The University’s official annual publication of important dates, regulations and degree requirements

calendarThe University’s official annual publication of important dates, regulations and degree requirements

bar

A step in the process towards practising law in New Zealand.

BA Bachelor of Arts
BCom Bachelor of Commerce
BSc Bachelor of Science
BTMBachelor of Tourism Management

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TermTooltipLocation

majors

Main areas of study within a degree

Degrees>Requirements - on the "Majors you can study" heading

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor’s degrees offering this subject as a major

Study-areas>Study Options - Under each subject with the Undergraduate degrees
Postgraduate degreesA certificate, diploma or degree at a higher level than a Bachelors degreeStudy-areas>Study Options - Under each subject with the Postgraduate degrees

Subjects

Possible area(s) of study within a degree

Study-areas>About - Next to first content element

Example courses*

Note this is still hard-coded in the app:

example-courses-directive.html

A sample of courses (papers) available at different levels for this subject

Study-areas>Study Options - Under each subject with the example courses
majors The main area of study within a degreeDegrees>About>Available Majors (Just on the word Majors)

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