University Pathways

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University Pathway Undergraduate Programmes

ELA’s undergraduate pathway programmes are designed to prepare you for your university studies through English.

These are direct entry programmes. This means that when you successfully complete them with the required grade, you 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 Undergraduate Studies (Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes Plus): 30 weeks/600 hours
FCertEAP for Undergraduate Studies (Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes): 20 weeks/400 hours
EPUS (English Pathway for Undergraduate Studies): 10 weeks/200 hours.

In these programmes:

You will learn skills and strategies to:
Research	understand types of research methods  do primary research and report on your findings  use secondary research and report on findings
Writing	write different types of essays and reports for undergraduate levels of study  include information from reading in your writing  paraphrase and use citations  self-edit your writing
Reading	read and understand introductory academic texts
Listening	improve your general listening skills  understand how lectures are organised   follow and cope with lectures, and group discussions  take notes about main ideas and key points from lectures
Speaking	communicate confidently in conversations, discussions and presentations
Language	increase your range and use of academic vocabulary and  key grammatical structures
Study Skills	understand your strengths and weaknesses as a language learner  be a self-directed learner  use technology and software to find, organise, and present information effectively

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