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University Pathway Postgraduate Programmes

ELA’s postgraduate pathway programmes have been designed to prepare you for the next step in your university journey.

These programmes will help you develop the language proficiency and academic literacy needed for postgraduate studies through English.

These are direct entry programmes: successful completion with the required grade will meet the English language requirements for entry to the University of Auckland and a range of other tertiary institutions in New Zealand¹.

There are three programmes available to choose from.

The most suitable programme for you will depend on your current level of English.

FCertEAP Plus for Postgraduate Studies (Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes Plus): 30 weeks/600 hours
FCertEAP for Postgraduate Studies (Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes): 20 weeks/400 hours
EPPS (English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies): 10 weeks/200 hours.

In these programmes,

You will learn skills and strategies to:
Research	identify academic articles according to their type and purpose  find appropriate academic articles in the University of Auckland’s library databases  identify claims from research relevant to your own research question  think critically, evaluate and reflect on ideas and research
Writing	understand the structure and conventions of different types of academic writing genres which are typical at postgraduate level  express ideas clearly in writing   paraphrase and summarise research from academic articles for use in your writing
Reading	understand more complex academic articles
Listening	follow and cope with lectures, seminars, and group discussions  take concurrent notes while listening
Speaking	communicate effectively in academic seminars, discussions, and presentations
Language	extend your range and use of academic vocabulary  improve your range and use of key grammatical structures
Study Skills	understand your strengths and weaknesses as language learners  apply useful learning strategies to manage your own learning  use technology and software to find, organise, and present information

Some of these programmes are currently available online - please email us for the current status. This course is being offered online (as well as at the ELA Learning Hub on our campus at 67 Symonds St).

¹Conditions may apply with some programmes - please enquire with the Enrolment team for more information.