The Fast Path into Engineering and Product Design degrees
3 Steps to start your degree in February 2024
The University of Canterbury (UC) and Hagley College collaborated to bring you this three-stage pathway designed for 20+ students. The courses offer blended learning, with part-time and flexible study opportunities. You will receive course advice at each stage based on your background and performance, your intended career, and appropriate available course options.
Stage 1: Te Puna Wai o Waipapa Hagley College After 3 programme
21 June to 3 November 2023
- Pre-UC Mathematics course (Tuesdays, 6-9pm, from 27 June)
- Pre-UC Physics and Maths integrated course (Wednesdays, 5-9pm, from 21 June + 2 hours additional online)
- Blend of online and face-to-face delivery
- Visits to UC to meet teachers from Stage 2 Transitions programme
Pre-requisite: NCEA Level 1 Math, with algebra fundamentals.
Stage 2: University of Canterbury Transitions Programme
6 November 2023 to 11 February 2024
A choice of pre-degree courses in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry over the 2023/2024 Summer School and Headstart Programmes.
- TRNS007 Preparatory Mathematics (6 November - 17 December 2023)
- TRNS008 Fundamentals of Physics (1 January - 11 February 2024) and
- TRNS017 Mathematics with Calculus or TRNS006 Elementary Chemistry (1 January - 11 February 2024)
Stage 3: University of Canterbury 1st Year BE(Hons) or BProdDesign
From 2024
Begin your journey into Engineering or Product Design degrees.
Student advisors in the College of Engineering will design a customised first year course of study based on your Stage 1 and 2 performance and your future aspirations. There are a range of engineering and product design disciplines to choose from. Work experience will be taken into account.
Who is it for?
- Those aged 20+ (or with UE in another field), considering a change to a career in Engineering or Product Design.
- if you are under 20 years old and do not have UE, you will need to meet UE requirements by completing the CUP programme or getting additional NCEA credits.
Programme features
- Support: advice and guidance from early on in your pathway about study options, demands and expectations, particularly in Mathematics.
- Skill development: develop study habits and strategies for success at degree level.
- Connections: grow an established network of fellow students through the cohort progressing together and become familiar with the UC campus, learning systems and people.
Dates
Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Date |
21 June – 3 Nov 2023 | 6 Nov 2023 – 11 Feb 2024 | 19 Feb 2024 |
Delivery |
Hagley College | ||
Engineering
|
Maths and Physics Integrated |
TRNS017 Maths with Calculus TRNS008 Fundamentals of Physics |
1st year |
Product
|
Maths and Physics Integrated |
TRNS008 Fundamentals of Physics (Recommended)
None required
TRNS006 Elementary Chemistry |
BProdDesign
BProdDesign
|
Level |
NCEA Level 2 | Pre-degree | Degree: Year 1 |
Contact us
For more information at UC contact the Student Transitions and Engagement team:
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 369 3337
Email: transitions@canterbury.ac.nz
For more information at Hagley College contact the Hagley Tertiary Pathways Programme team:
Te Puna Wai o Waipapa | Hagley College
510 Hagley Avenue
Christchurch 8011
New Zealand
Phone: +64 3 379 3090
Email: transitionsteam@hagley.school.nz