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Flexible (when the value of 'Location' on the 'at-a-glace' cardsStudy from anywhere, with Wellington-based supervision
built environmentAny environment that doesn’t occur naturally

course

Sometimes called a ‘paper’ at other universities

courses

Sometimes called ‘papers’ at other universities

core

Compulsory courses for a degree

cross-credit

The same course 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

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

Every course is worth a certain number of points and every degree requires that you pass a certain number of points.

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
LLBBachelor of Laws
quantitativeMeasuring quantity rather than quality
BlackboardblackboardA virtual learning environment and course management system

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internet of things

The connection of powered objects such as cars or coffee machines to the internet

 

 

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