Tool Tips

course

Sometimes called a ‘paper’ at other universities

courses

Sometimes called ‘papers’ at other universities

core

Compulsory courses for a degree

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 designed for working professionals.

alumni

Former Victoria students

major

A 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.

GES

Guaranteed entry score based on NCEA results

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

bar

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

built environment

Any environment that doesn’t occur naturally

internet of things

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

majors

Main areas of study within a degree

Undergraduate degrees

Bachelor’s degrees offering this subject as a major

Subjects

Possible area(s) of study within a degree

Example courses

A sample of courses available at different levels for this subject

Restricted elective

A course of your choice from a specified range

Pre-degree

Maybe not required

Graduate

Do not use as can’t differentiate to computer whether we mean the noun or the adjective

Double degree 

Tool tip not required as meaning always shown on the page

Conjoint degree 

Tool tip not required as meaning always shown on the page

Total points

Think this is no longer needed – phrase not used on pages

Offer of Study 

Never used -
A letter from the university confirming your place in the courses you wish to study.

Offer of Place

Never used -

Proof of acceptance into a university and its courses, required by New Zealand Immigration.

Faculty

Removed as undefinable!
A department within the university supports you during your study

Approved (BE(Hons))

Removed as would need to different for each degree
Three courses forming a coherent addition to the major and approved by the Dean.

Āwhina

Not used in pages

level of study

No longer needed - The stages of qualifications available