This page provides information on how to select courses for your semester study abroad in New Zealand. Please start by reading the Important Notes, and then select your specific program in New Zealand for further instructions.
New Zealand Course Selection
Important Notes
Read this first
- The courses you pick at this stage are for pre-approval. Current applicants should select and enter your courses on your TEAN online application in order of preference. While this order isn’t set in stone, it will make course registration smoother while on campus.
- ALWAYS choose at least 6-8 courses in order to have enough to select from in the event you do not fulfill pre-requisites, courses are not on offer that term, or that courses overlap on the timetable.
- Make sure to review your course selections with your academic advisor to ensure that your credits will transfer back to your home university.
- TEAN does not enroll you in your courses with your host university and cannot guarantee entry into specific courses
- For many universities in New Zealand, courses are called “papers”.
About the Courses (Papers)
- The New Zealand academic year begins each February. As you select courses keep this in mind to ensure that you select courses from the correct semester.
- Semester 1: February – June (US Spring Semester)
- Semester 2: July – November (US Fall Semester)
- Courses for Semester 1 (February start) are generally not available until October. We recommend using the previous year’s course list until the course list is updated. Although courses do not change tremendously from year-to-year, please be aware that you may need to make additional selections once papers are officially published.
- New Zealand universities have an add/drop period of one to two weeks once classes begin. The first week of courses allows you to visit other lectures to “shop around” for your best options.
Course Level
- A 100-level course is the equivalent of a 100 and 200-level/freshmen and sophomore level U.S. course.
- A 200-level course is the equivalent of a 300-level/junior level U.S. course.
- A 300-level course is the equivalent of a 400-level/senior level U.S. course. (Note: These courses require a high level of competency, and you will most likely need to fulfill numerous pre-requisites.)
- 400-level + courses are graduate level and for the most part, are not open to study abroad students.
The exception to the above is AUT. More information is provided in the AUT section below.
How to Submit Your Selected Courses to TEAN
- Meet with your advisor at your home university to make sure your course selections are approved.
- Email your TEAN Program Manager if you require any syllabi for pre-approval.
- Submit your course selections on your TEAN Course Selection Form.
AUT University
How to Find Courses
- Visit the AUT University Study Abroad What Can You Study Page
- Scroll down to the “Customise your Semester” section where you will see a list of general subject areas in green boxes
- Click the general subject area and it will open to a list of courses organized by Semester and specific subject area
- The courses are listed by semester so please be sure you’re looking at the correct list based on the semester you are studying abroad
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- Semester 1 = US Spring (February-June)
- Semester 2 = US Fall (July-November)
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- Click on the course name to view the “Course Descriptor” which includes a course description, credits, and pre-requisites
- Once you’ve selected your courses from the list, you can use the ‘Course Search’ tool to see the timetable – days, times and campus – the course is being offered during your semester
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- Click the ‘Course Search’ tool
- Type in the course code or course name and hit search and you’ll see your course listed
- Click on the course code or course name to see more details including the timetable information
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- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
Additional Notes
- The campus the class is taught on can be found under the Room column with the first letter of the Room code:
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- W = Wellesley Campus (City – walking distance to your housing. This is the main campus)
- A = Akoranga Campus (North Shore – 15 minutes by AUT Shuttle at an additional cost)
- M = South Campus (Manukau – 25 minutes by AUT Shuttle at an additional cost)
- Online = Online course (taught entirely online, not on any campus)
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- Pay attention to the paper level indicated. As a study abroad student at AUT, you will be able to take papers at levels 500, 600 and 700.
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- 500-level courses are the equivalent of a 100 and 200-level/freshmen and sophomore level U.S. course.
- 600-level courses are the equivalent of a 300-level/junior level U.S. course.
- 700-level courses are the equivalent of a 400-level/senior level U.S. course. (Note: These courses require a high level of competency and you will most likely need to fulfill numerous prerequisites.)
- 800-level courses are graduate level courses and typically not available to study abroad students. However, you can select an 800-level course if you have a letter of support from your home university to take a specific 800-level course
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Please Note: Depending on the paper, you may be required to travel to a different campus (other than the main campus of the university). You will be responsible for any additional transportation costs, so please take this into consideration when finalizing your schedule.
Common Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at AUT University. Use the course codes listed to search for papers in each field of study. To search for papers in these fields, refer back to the AUT online course catalog.
Art & Design – ARDN, DIGD, DESN, FASD, SPAD,
Business – ACCT, BSYS, ECON, ENTR, FINA, HRMG, MGMT
Communication – COMM
Computer Science – COMP, INFS
Engineering – ENME, ENGE, ENMA, ENBU, ENEL, ENSE
Journalism – JOUR
Digital Media – DIGM
Health Science – HEAL
Marketing & Advertising – ADVT, MARS, MKTG
Psychology – PSYC
Public Relations – PUBL
Humanities & Social Sciences – CLSY, ENGL, HIST, MAOR, PACS, PHIL, POLS, SOSC
Sport & Exercise Science – SPSC, SPOR, SPEX
Tourism – TOUR
Popular Courses
Business
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MGMT603 Leadership for Change | |
| MKTG602 Marketing Relationships | MKTG702 Integrated Marketing Communications |
| INTB501 Business and Strategy in a Changing World | BSYS601 Business Process Management |
| HRMG650 Te Ara Pou Leadership | |
| MGMT603 Leadership for Change | TOUR512 Tourism and Sustainability |
| HRMG650 Te Ara Pou Leadership |
Communications & Media
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| COMM514 Intercultural Communication | COMM514 Intercultural Communication |
| COMM513 Media, Technology and Society | CWRT501 Creative Writing |
| CWRT501 Creative Writing |
Engineering
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ENME609 Solid Mechanics I | ENME502 Engineering Materials I |
| ENME615 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | ENME500 Introduction to Thermofluids and Energy |
| ENME604 Fluid Mechanics |
Environment
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CONS500 Biodiversity | |
| ECOL731 Animal Behaviour and Ecology | |
Health
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | HEAL505 Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| SPOR504 Leadership in Sport and the Outdoors | SPOR501 Sport and Recreation in Aotearoa/New Zealand |
| SPOR501 Sport and Recreation in Aotearoa/New Zealand | SPOR606: Sport, Health and Wellbeing |
Humanities & SOcial Sciences
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| TIKA500 International Noho Marae: Indigenous Encounters of Maori Kind | TIKA500 International Noho Marae: Indigenous Encounters of Maori Kind |
| HIST500 Introduction to New Zealand History | HIST691 Tā Moko: Marks of History and Identity |
| ENGL502 Reading New Zealand | ENGL503 A Pacific Reader |
| SOSC583 Social Institutions |
Science
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CHEM501 Principles of Chemistry | |
| CHEM602 Biochemistry | CHEM601 Inorganic Chemistry |
| CHEM603 Organic Chemistry | |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| FASD705 Fashion Industry Practice | ARDN516: The Photographic Image |
| VSAR505 Visual Arts Contexts | ARDN501 The Fundamentals of Filmmaking |
| ARDN502 Introduction to Creative Business |
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| ARDN643 Embodiment in Extended Reality | |
| DIGD511 Animation, Visual Effects and Game Design |
Choose Earth
The Choose Earth Program is an opt-in experiential learning opportunity that develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students and participants need to become locally engaged, civically minded, and globally responsible. Understanding how your individual choices made at the local level have a global impact is essential! By engaging as many participants as possible with Choose Earth, our collective actions will positively impact the planet’s vitality, diversity, and longevity.
If you would like to participate in our Choose Earth Micro-Credential, click here for more information.
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
TIKA500: International Noho Marae: Indigenous Encounters of Maori Kind
This course provides students with a background in Maori culture, traditions and protocols. Part of this course includes a weekend event at the beginning of the semester in which students stay on the AUT Marae where they will meet and learn from Maori people, learn and take part in cultural performance, enjoy a traditional Maori feast and learn Maori arts and crafts. This class is for international students and is always a highlight of study abroad students’ semester.
Internship for Credit
AUT offers the opportunity to get hands on experience with their internship for credit as part of their Work Integrated Learning course. Students will take two 15-point classes from AUT’s regular course offerings and will then have the part-time internship worth 30-points. Please note there is an additional NZD$1,000 internship placement fee for this opportunity.
FAQS
When and how do I enroll in classes?
Your Program Manager will send you instructions on how to start the enrollment process with AUT when you’re at the right stage in the process. Once you sign your offer letter, you will be provided with a form to complete for your enrollment at AUT. The AUT International Staff will enroll you in courses based on the form your complete. If there are timetable clashes or pre-requisite issues, they contact you for alternate course options. AUT will then send your enrollment to you once finalized.
Can I take classes at AUT’s different campuses? How do I get there?
Yes, you can take classes at all the AUT campuses. The Wellesley Campus is the main, city campus and that’s where the majority of classes are offered. Wellesley Campus is only about a 5-10 minute walk from your accommodation. The Akoranga campus on the North Shore is about a 15-20 minute AUT Shuttle ride from the city campus. The shuttle costs approximately $4 per ride so is an additional expense. Many of the health classes are offered at the Akoranga campus. Finally, the South Campus in Manukau is about a 25 minute shuttle ride from the main, city campus. We typically don’t recommend students enroll in classes at this campus but they are available if required.
What if I want to change my classes once I get to campus?
You will finalize your enrollment during the International Student Orientation which is typically the week before classes start. You can make changes to your enrollment during this time and also during the one week add/drop period during the first week of classes.
Lincoln University
How to Find Courses
- Click on Lincoln’s online course catalog.
- You can search by keyword, by Subject using the Subject dropdown menu or you can click the View All button and all courses offered at Lincoln will appear
- If you click into the individual course, you can see how many credits the class is for, read an introduction about the class and see what, if any, prerequisites each class has.
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student at Lincoln, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 levels. Any courses 400+ are considered graduate level and typically not available to study abroad students.
- Be sure to check the semester the course is offered. The US Spring (February-June) term will be listed as Semester 1 and the US Fall (July-November) term will be listed as Semester 2.
- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
Common Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at Lincoln University. Use the course codes listed to search for units in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the Lincoln online course catalog.
Animal Science – ANSC
Biochemistry/Biological Science – BICH, BIOS
Business – BMGT, COMM, ECON, FINC, MGMT, MKTG
Ecology – ECOL
Environmental Studies – ERST
Forestry – FORS
Landscape Architecture – LASC
Maori Studies – MAST
Plant Science – PLSC, PLPT
Recreation – RECN
Soil Science – SOSC
Viticulture – WINE
Popular Courses
Business
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MGMT 106 Global Food Systems | BMGT 211 Productivity Management |
| MKTG 202 Social Marketing and Ethics | WINE 101 Introduction to the Winegrowing Industry |
| LINC 101 Land, People, and Economies | |
| ECON 211 Land Economics |
Environment
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ECOL 202 Biological Diversity | LINC 201 Sustainable Futures |
| WATR 301 Water Resource Management | WATR 201 Freshwater Resources |
| ECOL 103 Ecology I: New Zealand Ecology and Conservation | |
| ERST 201 Environmental Analysis | |
| ERST 302 Environmental Policy |
Humanities & Social Sciences
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| RECN 213 Event Planning | MAST 106 Ngā Tikanga Māori (Māori Cultural Studies) |
| SOCI 116 Society, Culture and Environment | RECN 217 Sport and Society |
| MAST 104 Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) | RECN 215 Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation |
| PSYC 202 Motivation and Participation | |
| SOSC 223 Physical Landscapes: Formation and Function | |
| FOOD 101 Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance |
Science
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| BICH 207 Biochemistry II | ANSC 105 Animal Science |
| BICH 209 Principles of Malting and Brewing | ANSC 207 Animal Health |
| BIOS 110 Biological Sciences | |
| ENSC201 Chemistry and the Environment |
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| PLSC 320 Crop Science | |
| PLSC 204 Plant Production Systems | |
| PHSC 211 Land, Water and Atmosphere | |
| WINE 202 Principles of Wine Science | |
| HORT 107 Introduction to Horticulture |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| LASC 215 Landscape Analysis, Planning and Design | DESN 104 History of Design |
| LASC 218 Landscape and Culture |
Choose Earth
At TEAN, “Choose Earth” encompasses not only environmental sustainability but also social justice and cross-cultural awareness. Lincoln offers a range of courses that will expose you to global issues, solutions and understanding. If you are interested in taking courses related to Choose Earth, you can consider the subjects below.
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ECOL103 Ecology I: New Zealand | |
| ECOL202 Biological Diversity | |
| ECOL302 Applied Ecology and Conservation |
PLPT306 Sustainable Plant Protection |
| ECON326 The Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment |
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| PHSC107 Introduction to Earth and Ecological Sciences |
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| PHSC211 Land, Water and Atmosphere |
Unique Opportunities
Lincoln has its own vineyard on campus so students studying Wine Science and Viticulture classes have the unique opportunity to get hands on experience in a vineyard right on campus.
WINE 101: Introduction to the Winegrowing Industry
A great way to get a feel for viticulture, this course will give you a New Zealand perspective on the industry, and includes a field trip. This class is typically offered during Semester 2 (US Fall).
WINE 201: Viticulture I
This class is for students that have a bit of background in Viticulture and provides the opportunity to get more detail on the agricultural science and cultivation of grape plants. This class includes a field tour as part of the course. This class is typically offered during Semester 1 (US Spring).
FAQs
When and how do I enroll in classes?
Your courses will be sent to Lincoln with your application, and they will then review your courses for pre-approval. Once we receive your offer letter, you will also receive an email directly from Lincoln with login details for your online Lincoln portal (LUCAS). You will then enroll online through LUCAS.
What if I want to change my classes after I submit my online enrollment?
You will be able to adjust your enrollment through the online system and then also during the International Orientation once you’re on campus. There is also an add/drop period during the first week of classes in which you can make changes.
Massey University
How to Find Courses
- Click on Massey University’s online course catalog and select the “Advanced Course Search” option
- Using the drop-down options please select the Course Level, Location Offered and Semester options
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- Course Level – Select 100-level, 200-level and 300-level. Study abroad students cannot take 400-level or above classes
- Location Offered – Select either the Manawatu/Palmerston North campus or the Wellington campus. Keep in mind you cannot take courses across both campuses, you must take all your courses either at the Palmerston North or the Wellington Campus.
- Semester – Select Semester 1 if you are studying in the US Spring (February-June) or Semester 2 if you are studying in the US Fall (July-November)
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- Use the keyword search function to type in the subject you’re looking for
- The results will then display below the search criteria, and you can select a class to view more detail.
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student at Massey, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 levels. The level of the class can be determined by the last three digits of the course code – for example, 148141 is in the History department (148), and is a 100 level class (141).
- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
Please Note: Students applying for courses offered by Massey’s College of Creative Arts (COCA) will need to submit a portfolio. Specific details of the portfolio requirements will be sent by your TEAN Program Manager once you submit your course selections.
Common Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at Massey University. Use the course codes listed to search for units in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the Massey online course catalog.
Palmerston North Campus
Animal & Equine Science – 117, 286, 199
Agriculture – 112, 119
Business – 115, 152, 156, 178, 125
Communication & Media Studies – 219, 154
Environmental & Earth Science – 232, 233, 196, 121, 188, 189
Science (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physics) – 122, 162, 123, 124, 120
Humanities & Social Sciences – 148, 150, 176, 279, 146, 175, 200, 134
Sport Management & Sport Science – 234, 194
Wellington Campus
Art & Design – 197
Commercial Music – 133
Communication & Journalism – 219
Creative Media Production – 289
Fashion Design – 212
Fine Arts – 213
Media Studies – 154
Photography – 221
Spatial Design – 224
Textile Design – 223
Visual and Material Culture – 237
Visual Communication Design – 222
Popular Courses
Business – Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 125.330 Advanced Business Finance | 156.237 Marketing Communication and Advertising |
| 178.201 Microeconomics | 178.200 Macroeconomics |
| 178.100 Principles of Economic Policy | 152.203 Business and Society |
| 152.261 International Business |
Communications & Media – Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 219.207 Writing for Public Relations and Digital Media | 219.101 Media Skills |
| 154.203 Popular Culture and the Media |
Engineering- Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 124.327 Modern Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics | 280.272 Fluid Flow and Particle Technology |
| 282.373 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics |
Environment – Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 196.205 Ecology and Conservation | 196.201 Biodiversity of New Zealand |
| 132.111 Oranga Taiao, Oranga Tangata: Planning and the Environment | 146.205 Environmental Anthropology |
| 121.210 Environmental Issues |
Health – Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 234.223 Exercise Physiology | 234.135 Sociology of Sport and Exercise |
| 214.101 Human Bioscience: Normal Body Function | 234.222 Sport Biomechanics |
Humanities & Social Sciences – Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 146.101 Introductory Social Anthropology | 176.218 Race, Nation and Modernity |
| 148.246 Iwi History | 200.100 Politics of Culture and Power> |
| 300.110 Te Reo Whakahoahoa: Socialising in Te Reo |
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| 190.340 Contemporary Issues in Aviation Security | 131.121 Rich World, Poor World |
| 200.261 World Politics | |
| 230.110 Turangawaewae Identity & Belonging in Aotearoa NZ | |
| 150.114 Tirohanga Taketake: Maori Perspectives |
Science – Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 199.211 Invertebrate Zoology | 117.344 Animal Growth and Meat Production |
| 117.371 Animal Production | 286.251 Equine Behaviour, Training and Wellfare |
| 117.231Animal Health and Wellfare | 123.105 Chemistry and the Physical World |
Business – Wellington
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 156.235 Social Media and Digital Marketing | 115.116 Introduction to Marketing |
| 156.231 Strategic Marketing Management | |
| 156.237 Marketing Communication and Advertising |
Communications & Media – Wellington
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 219.207 Writing for Public Relations and Digital Media | 219.101 Media Skills |
| 154.101 Introduction to Media Studies | |
| 219.209 Public Relations Practice | |
| 289.102 Visualisation for Media Production | |
| 219.204 News Media and Society |
Humanities & Social Sciences – Wellington
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 172.232 Language and Society in New Zealand |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design – Wellington
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 198.357 Design Studio IIIA (Industrial) | 139.223 Creative Processes |
| 213.155 Drawing the Body I | 139.133 Creative Communication |
| 150.106 Nga Hanga Whakairo: Traditional Maori Visual Art | 198.358 Design Studio IIIB (Industrial) |
| 221.100 Photography as an Agent of Change | 213.154 Contemporary Drawing |
| 222.347 Editorial Design | 221.221 Photography and Digital Practices |
| 289.103 Introduction to Computer Animation | 222.104 Printmaking |
| 213.154 Contemporary Drawing | 222.215 Brand Communication |
| 222.104Printmaking | 197.119 Coding for Creative Practice |
| 222.215 Brand Communication | 213.155 Drawing the Body I |
| 213.150 Painting | 221.100 Photography as an Agent of Change |
| 237.230 Creative Cultures & Contexts | 222.347 Editorial Design |
| 212.100 Fashion Pattern Making |
Choose Earth
At TEAN, “Choose Earth” encompasses not only environmental sustainability but also social justice and cross-cultural awareness. Massey offers a range of courses that will expose you to global issues, solutions and understanding. If you are interested in taking courses related to Choose Earth, you can consider the subjects below.
Palmerston North
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 121,210 Environmental Issues | 178.360 Environmental Economics |
| 132.111 Planning and the Environment | 179.120 Environmental Sustainability in Social and Community Work |
| 176.216 Understanding Globalisation | 154.302 Gender and Race in the Media |
Wellington
| Semester 1 (February – June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| 237.230 Creative Cultures & Contexts I | 154.302 Gender and Race in the Media |
| 219.304 Intercultural Communication | 294.115 War and Society |
Unique Opportunities
Classes with Fieldwork
Massey University has several course options if students are looking for some fieldwork or included excursions in their course. A list of these courses are:
Agriculture and Animal Science
- 112.248: Food and Agribusiness Value Chains
- 119.258: Agricultural Systems
- 199.310: Entomology
- 235.211: Maori Agribusiness Systems
- 235.312: Case Studies in Maori Agribusiness
Environmental Science
- 121.210: Environmental Issues
- 121.310: Environmental Solutions
- 280.304: Bioseparation and Purification Processes
- 280.341: Environmental Technology
- 283.321: Trees on Farms
Ecology
People and Sport
Resource and Environmental Planning
- 132.112: Planning for Sustainable Development
- 132.217: Planning Hazard-Resilient Communities
- 132.305: Natural Resource Policy and Planning
- 214.312: Environmental Monitoring and Investigative Methods
Internship for Credit
There are two opportunities for students to undertake an internship for credit. Students with a strong background in Communication Studies are able to apply to take the 219.311 Communication Internship which would make up one of the four classes students will be enrolled in at Massey. There is also an opportunity for students to intern in the International Office working with the Study Abroad and Exchange team. The credit will also be through 219.311 Communication Credit.
FAQs
When and how do I enroll in my classes?
After you receive your offer letter, you will also receive an email with login details to the Massey online portal, MyMassey. You will enroll through this online system. You will then finalize your enrollment on campus during the International Orientation.
If you are taking classes in Massey’s College of Creative Arts (COCA), you will not enroll until you are on campus and have met with a Massey academic advisor from COCA.
If I’m studying in Palmerston North, can I enroll in a class in Wellington?
No, if you’re planning to be in Palmerston North, you’ll need to be sure your classes are offered on the Manawatu campus. Same with Wellington, if you are planning to study in Wellington, you need to be sure you’re selecting classes that are offered at the Wellington campus.
What if I want to change my classes after I submit my online enrollment?
You will be able to adjust your enrollment through the online system and then also during the International Orientation once you’re on campus. There is also an add/drop period during the first week of classes in which you can make changes.
University of Auckland
How to Find Courses
- Go to the University of Auckland’s online course catalog.
- Use the search bar to type in keyword, course title or course code
- Filter the “Year” and “Term” to your semester abroad
- Semester 1 = US Spring (February-June)
- Semester 2 = US Fall (July-November)
- Filter the “Year” and “Term” to your semester abroad
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student at Auckland, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 levels.
- Find your desired course and click the blue “View” button on the bottom right-hand corner
- Click Download PDF on the top left-hand side of the page to see further details and access the course outline (syllabus)
- You can also search by School or Department (subject area) by using the Faculty/School or Department dropdown menu
- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
Common Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at the University of Auckland. Use the course codes listed to search for units in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the Auckland online course catalog.
Business – ACCTG, BUSINESS, ECON, FINANCE, INTBUS, MGMT, MKTG,
Communication – COMMS
Computer Science – COMPSCI, COMPSYS, SOFTENG
Engineering – ENGGEN, ENGSCI, ENVENG, ELECTENG, BIOMENG, CHEMMAT, CIVIL, MECHENG, MECHTRON, STRCTENG,
Environmental Studies – EARTHSCI, ENVSCI
Media, Film & Television – MEDIA
Population Health – POPHLTH
Psychology – PSYCH
Sport & Exercise Science – EXERSCI, SPORT,
Science – SCIGEN, BIOSCI, CHEM, PHYSICS
Social Sciences & Humanities – ANTHRO, GENDER, HISTORY, PHIL, POLITICS, SOCIOL
Popular Courses
Business
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| BUSINESS112 Managing Sustainable Growth | BUSINESS112 Managing Sustainable Growth |
| ECON151 Understanding the Global Economy | ECON151 Understanding the Global Economy |
| FINANCE261 Introduction to Investments | ECON212 Game Theory |
| MGMT223 Understanding Work and People | FINANCE261 Introduction to Investments |
| MKTG303 Consumer Behaviour | MGMT223 Understanding Work and People |
| MKTG304 Digital Marketing | MKTG303 Consumer Behaviour |
| MKTG304 Digital Marketing |
Communications & Media
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| COMMS302 Visual Communication | COMMS105 Introduction to Communication and Leadership |
| MEDIA202 Hollywood and its Others | COMMS102 Communication and Social Change |
Engineering
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CHEMMAT204 Materials | MECHENG 211 Thermofluids |
| PHYSICS332 Fluid Mechanics | MECHENG 222 Dynamics Change |
Environment
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| BIOSCI109 Ecology and Evolution: The Continuum of Life | ENVCHNG100 Global Climate Change |
| EARTHSCI261 Climate and Society | ENVSCI101 Environment, Science and Management |
| ENVSCI101 Environment, Science and Management | BIOSCI100 Antarctica: The Frozen Continent |
| MARINE100 The Oceans Around Us |
Health
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| EXERSCI103 Human Anatomy | EXERSCI206 Exercise Nutrition |
| EXERSCI 201 Exercise Physiology 1 | HLTHPSYC122 Behaviour, Health and Development |
| POPLHLTH111 Population Health |
Humanities & Social Sciences
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ANTHRO202 Music and Identity in World Music Cultures | ANTHRO 106 Global Sound Cultures: Musics, Places and Peoples |
| HISTORY 108 Rise and Fall of the USA | HISTORY 104 Pacific History: An Introduction |
| MAORI130 Te Ao Māori: The Maori World | MAORI 130 Te Ao Maori: The Maori World |
| PACIFIC 100 Introduction to Pacific Studies | PACIFIC 105 The Contemporary Pacific |
| PSYC109 Mind, Brain and Behaviour | PSYCH204 Social Psychology |
| SOCIOL 100 Issues and Themes in Sociology | SOCIOL 103 New Zealand Social Policy and Social Justice |
| SOCIOL101 Understanding Aotearoa New Zealand |
Science
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| BIOSCI206 Principles of Ecology | BIOSCI 106 Foundation of Biochemistry |
| BIOSCI204 Principles of Microbiology | BIOSCI203 Biochemistry |
| CHEM110 Chemistry of the Living World | CHEM120 Chemistry of the Material World |
| CHEM120 Chemistry of the Material World |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MAORI 190 Kapa Haka 1 | MUS120 Performance 1 |
| MUS120 Performance 1 | MUS130 Introduction to Music Technology |
| PACIFIC 110 Pacific Music and Dance |
Choose Earth
At TEAN, “Choose Earth” encompasses not only environmental sustainability but also social justice and cross-cultural awareness. The University of Auckland offers a range of courses that will expose you to global issues, solutions and understanding. If you are interested in taking courses related to Choose Earth, you can consider the subjects below.
| Semester 1 (February-July) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ENVSCI101 Environment, Science and Management | MEDIA231 Eco/media |
| EARTHSCI120 Planet Earth | SUSTAIN100 Sustainability and Us |
| MARINE100 The Oceans Around Us | ENVSCI101 Environment, Science and Management |
| EARTHSCI120 Planet Earth |
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| GENDER 306 Gender and Change: Making Waves |
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| GLOBAL200 Global Challenges |
Unique Opportunities
Quite a few of the upper-level Auckland biology courses offer some sort of a field trip or field work as part of the course. Some of those courses are:
- MARINE 302 – Dynamics of Marine Systems
- BIOSCI 325 – Plant Diversity and Function
- BIOSCI 328 – Fisheries and Aquaculture
- BIOSCI 330/MARINE 303 – Freshwater and Estuarine Ecology
- BIOSCI 333 – Marine Ecology and Conservation
- BIOSCI 337 – Animal Behaviour
- BIOSCI 394 – Terrestrial Ecology and Conservation
FAQs
When and how do I enroll in my classes?
Once we receive your offer letter, you will receive login details directly from Auckland for their online portal. You will then accept your offer and enroll online using their system. For Spring students, enrollment won’t open until November 1 however Fall applicants will be able to enroll as soon as they receive their login details. You will receive instructions from your Program Manager about enrollment.
What if I want to change my classes after I submit my online enrollment?
You will be able to adjust your enrollment through the online system and then also during the International Orientation once you’re on campus. There is also an add/drop period during the first week of classes in which you can make changes.
University of Canterbury
How to Find Courses
- Click on Canterbury’s online course catalog.
- Select the subject area in which you are interested.
- Classes will be listed by level and will indicate their point value (credits) to the right.
- More detail, including a brief description of the course and a list of prerequisites, can be found by clicking the hyperlinked course code below the course title.
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student at Canterbury, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 level.
- Check the class is offered during the semester you intend to study abroad.
- Semester 1 = US Spring (February-June)
- Semester 2 = US Fall (July-November)
- If the year you plan to study abroad is not available, please search the current or previous year to get an idea of what will be available when the updated course lists are released.
- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
Commons Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at the University of Canterbury. Use the course codes listed to search for units in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the Canterbury online course catalog.
Business & Management – ACCT, BSNS, ECON, FINC, INOV, MGMT, MKTG
Engineering – ENGR, ENCI, ENEL, ENME, ENCH, EMTH, ENCE, COSC
Environment – ANTA, ENVR, FORE, GEOG, WATR
Film, Media & Communication – CINE, FILM, COMS
Humanities & Social Science – ANTH, CRJU, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI
Maori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies – MAOR, PACS
Science – BIOL, CHEM, PHYS
Popular Courses
Business
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MGMT206 Organisational Behaviour | MKTG201 Marketing Management |
| MGMT 221 International Business | MKTG241 Hospitality Marketing and Management |
| MGMT230 Business, Society and the Environment | MGMT230 Business, Society and the Environment |
| MKTG240 Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management | MGMT223 Innovation Management |
Communications & Media
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CINE102 The Backpacker’s Guide to World Cinema | CINE104 The Oscar for Best Picture: The Envelope Please! |
| DIGI101 Working in a Digital World | COMS201 Media Audiences |
| COMS204 Advertising and Cultural Consumption | COMS232 Risk and Crisis Communication |
Engineering
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ENME215 Engineering Thermodynamics | ENCN242 Fluid Mechanics and Hydrology |
| ENCN231 Solid Mechanics | ENCH292 Heat and Mass Transfer Operations |
| ENCH293 Fluid Mechanics 1 | ENCH296 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics |
Environment
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| FORE111 Trees, Forests and the Environment | GEOL113 GeoHazards |
| GEOL240 Field Studies A – Mapping | GEOG106 Global Environmental Change |
| ANTA102 Antarctica – the Cold Continent | BIOL112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation |
| ANTA201 Antarctica and Global Change | |
| GEOG11 People, Places and Environments |
Health
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| SPCO103 Sport Psychology | SPCO104 Anatomy and Physiology |
| SPCO204 Biomechanics | SPCO107 Sport Nutrition |
| SPCO209 Exercise Physiology |
Humanities & Social Sciences
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MAOR107 Te Ara o Tawhaki: Maori Thought, Beliefs and Practices | MAOR108 Te Patu a Maui: The Treaty of Waitangi – facing and overcoming colonization |
| MAOR165 Tuakiri: Culture and Identity | MAOR172 Science, Maori and Indigenous Knowledge |
| SOCI111 Exploring Society | ANTH223 Ethnicity, Racism and History |
| CULT202 Cultural Politics/Cultural Activism | HIST243 Kiwi Culture |
| PSYC207 Developmental Psychology | SOCI112 Global Society |
| PSYC211 Personality |
Science
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| BIOL212 Marine Biology and Ecology | BCHM206/CHEM242 Organic Chemistry |
| BIOL113 Diversity of Life | BIOL116 Human Biology |
| BIOL271 Evolution | BIOL213 Microbiology |
| CHEM114 Foundations of Chemistry | BIOL272 Principles of Animal Behavious |
| ASTR109 The Cosmos: Birth and Evolution |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| FINA102 Communities of Practice | MAOR282 Kapa Haka – Introducing Maori Performing Arts |
Choose Earth
At TEAN, “Choose Earth” encompasses not only environmental sustainability but also social justice and cross-cultural awareness. The University of Canterbury offers a range of courses that will expose you to global issues, solutions and understanding. If you are interested in taking courses related to Choose Earth, you can consider the subjects below.
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ANTA102 Antarctica – the Cold Continent | MGMT230 Business, Society and the Environment |
| ANTA201 Antarctica and Global Change | MGMT333 Managing Corporate Responsibility |
| BIOL113 Diversity of Life | ANTH223 Ethnicity, Racism and History |
| MGMT230 Business, Society and the Environment | GEOG106 Global Environmental Change |
| ECON225 Environmental Economics | BIOL112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation |
| FORE111 Trees, Forests and the Environment |
Unique Opportunities
CHCH101: Strengthening Communities through Social Innovation
This is a service learning course that offers the opportunity for students to participate in a hands-on community engagement project and learn more about Christchurch in the context of post-earthquake Christchurch.
INOV290: Enterprise in Practice (Project)
This course leverages your innovation and creative thinking through a real-world project. Students will take on a project for an organization where they will work with a team to come up with a concept solution to a challenge posed by a business, social enterprise or other organization.
PACE295: Internship
Canterbury offers students the opportunity to take on an internship for credit where students will work on a project designed by a company or organization in New Zealand. Students will take three 15-point classes from Canterbury’s regular course offerings and will then have the PACE295 internship course as the fourth course of their enrollment.
Canterbury has several unique faculties, including, Antarctic Studies (ANTA), Communication Disorders (CMDS), Astronomy (ASTR), and Sport Coaching (SPCO).
FAQs
How and when will I enroll in my classes?
After you receive your offer letter, you will receive login details from Canterbury and instructions on completing an Application to Enrol. Once you have done this, you will have access to an online enrollment portal. You will finalize your enrollment on campus during the International Student Orientation.
What if I want to change my classes after submitting my online enrollment?
You will be able adjust your enrollment through the online system and then also during the International Orientation once you’re on campus. There is also an add/drop period during the first week of classes in which you can make changes.
University of Otago
How to Find Courses
- Click on the Otago online course catalog.
- You can search by subject area by clicking the box with the general subject area and then selecting the specific subject from the list. After selecting the specific subject, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘Papers’ box to see a list of classes offered in that subject area
- You can also use the ‘Search for a Paper’ function by typing in a keyword to the Query box, selecting your specific semester from the drop down and then clicking the Search for Papers button
- The results will then display and you can select a class to view more detail including the course description
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 levels
- Confirm the course is offered during the correct semester by looking under the Teaching Period
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- Semester 1 = US Spring (February-June)
- Semester 2 = US Fall (July-November)
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- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
Commons Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at the University of Otago. Use the course codes listed to search for units in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the Otago online course catalog.
Business – ACCT, BSNS, ECON, FINC, MANT, MART, TOUR
Communications – MFCO
Criminology – CRIM, POLS
English – ENGL, LING
Geology – GEOL, EAOS
Education – EDUC
Environmental Studies – ECOL, ENVI, BIOL, GEOG
Health – ANAT, HUBS, PHSL, PHTY, SPEX, PHAL
Humanities & Social Science – ARTV, HIST, ARTV, PHIL, CLAS, PSYC
Maori Studies – MAOR
Religion – CHTH, BIBS, RELS
Science – CHEM, BIOL, ANAT
Popular Courses
Business
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ECON207 Environmental Economics | ECON206 The World Economy |
| MART207 Sports Marketing | MART301 Strategic Marketing Management |
| MANT222 Interpersonal/International Business Communication | MANT252 Developing Responsible Leadership |
| TOUR219 Destination Management | TOUR102 Global Tourism |
Communication & Media
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MFCO101 Screen Form and Culture | MFCO102 Media, Power, Society |
| MFCO212 Media and Intercultural Communication | MFCO213 Media Genres |
Environment
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| EAOS111 Earth and Ocean Sciences | ENVI211 Environmental History of New Zealand |
| ECOL111 Ecology and Conservation Diversity |
Health
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ANAT101 Anatomy for Sport and Exercise | PHSL101 Physiology for Sport and Exercise |
| SPEX201 Biomechanics |
Humanities & Social Science
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MAOR102 Maori Society | MAOR102 Maori Society |
| MAOR110 Introduction to Conversational Māori | MAOR110 Introduction to Conversational Māori |
| HIST107 New Zealand in the World from the 18th Century | POLS102 New Zealand Politics – Introduction |
| RELS102 Intro to Hindiusm and Buddhism. | SOCI103 Crime, Deviance and Social Transformation |
| POLS213 New Zealand Foreign Policy | ENGL228 Writing for the Professions |
| POLS104 International Relations – Introduction | GEND102 Bodies, Sexualities and Society |
| RELS309 The Body in Asian Religions | |
| CLAS109 Roman Social History: Slaves, Gladiators, Prostitutes | |
| SOCI101 Sociology of New Zealand Society | |
| PHIL101 Mind and Reality | |
| PHIL105 Critical Thinking |
Science
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CHEM202 Organic Chemistry | CHEM205 Biological Chemistry |
| BIOC221 Molecular Biology | BIOC192 Foundations of Biochemistry |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MAOR108 Waiata: Te Tīmatanga (Maori Performing Arts) |
Choose Earth
At TEAN, “Choose Earth” encompasses not only environmental sustainability but also social justice and cross-cultural awareness. The University of Otago offers a range of courses that will expose you to global issues, solutions and understanding. If you are interested in taking courses related to Choose Earth, you can consider the subjects below.
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ECOL111: Ecology and Conservation of Diversity | ENVI211: Environmental History of New Zealand |
| ENVI311: Understanding Environmental Issues | ANTH105: Global and Local Cultures |
| BITC202: Animal Ethics |
GEND206: Gender, Work and Consumer Culture |
| MANT337: Organizations and Sustainability | MAOR102: Maori Society |
| MAOR102: Maori Society |
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| POLS207: Environmental Politics |
Unique Opportunities
TOUR219 Destination Management
This course allows students to study how tourism destinations are managed, from crisis management to production and even delves into sustainability. Students also have a compulsory 3-day field trip excursion that allows students to learn first hand from tourism facility managers. (Semester 1) .
Independent Study Opportunities
Primarily reserved for students in their 4th year of study, the University of Otago has previously allowed students with very strict course requirements to do an independent study that aligns with a required course that students will need to take to finish their degree. Please note, this is dependent on approval from both Otago and your home university.
FAQs
How and when do I enroll in my classes?
Once we receive your offer letter, you will receive login details to Otago’s online portal (eVision). Using eVision, you will accept your offer and submit your courses and enrollment online. Once on campus, you will finalize your enrollment in person. You will receive instructions on how to enroll from your Program Manager with your offer letter.
What if I want to change my classes after I’ve submitted my online enrollment?
You can make changes to your enrollment online by submitting a request to change papers. You will also have the opportunity to adjust your enrollment in person during International Student Orientation. During the first week of classes, you will also have an add/drop period in which you can make adjustments to your enrollment.
University of Waikato
HOW TO FIND COURSES
- Go to the University of Waikato’s online course catalog
- Type in a keyword into the “Paper Title” search box and click Title Search
- The results will then display, and you can select a class to view more detail including a brief description
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 levels.
- Confirm the course is offered during the correct semester by looking under the Trimesters and Locations section. There will be an “Occurrence Code” indicating which year and term the course is offered. The two numbers listed is the year it’s offered and the letter indicates which semester the course is offered during that year.
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- A = US Spring semester
- B = US Fall semester
- For example, if a course lists 23B, it means it’s offered in 2023 during the B Trimester which is the US Fall semester.
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- Pay attention to where the course is taught. Hamilton is the main Waikato campus while Tauranga is a smaller campus about 90 minutes away. You cannot split your enrollment between the two campuses – you must either take all your courses at Hamilton or all your courses at Tauranga.
- You can also search the courses by subject by clicking the “Browse by Subject” button. You will then see a list of subjects in alphabetical order listed.
- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under the “TEAN Course Selection” form
COMMON FIELDS OF STUDY
Below are some common fields of student at the University of Waikato. Use the course codes listed to search for papers in each field of study. To search classes in these fields, refer back to the Waikato online course catalog.
Business & Management – ACCTN, AGBUS,DIGIB, ECONS, FINAN, HRMGT, MRKTG, MNMGT, PUBRL, SCMGT, STMGT, THMGT
Engineering – ENGEN, ENGCB, ENGCV, ENGEE, ENGME, ENGEV, ENGMP, ENGMT, COMPX
Environmental Studies – BIOEB, CLIMT, ENVPL, ENVSC, EARTH
Health, Sport and Human Performance – CMYHE, HSHUP, HPSCI, SDCOA, HMDEV, HELTH
Maori, Pacific & Indigenous Studies – MAORI, PACIS
Science – AQCUL, BIOMO, CHEMY, PHYSC
Arts and Social Sciences – ANTHY, DANCE, ENGLI, GEOGY, GNSEX, HISTY, IRSST, LINGS, MUSIC, PHILO, POLSC, POPST, PSYCH, POLCY, SOCIO, SOCPY, SOCWK, THSTS, WRITE
POPULAR COURSES
Business
| Trimester A (February-June) | Trimester B (July-November) |
| ECONS101 Economics for Business and Management | STMGT203 Business Model Innovation |
| ECONS200 Understanding the Global Economy | ECONS101 Economics for Business and Management |
| STMGT202 The Entrepreneur | MRKTG102 Principles of Consumer Behaviour and Research |
Communication & Media
| Trimester A (February-June) | Trimester B (July-November) |
| COMMS102 Communication in a Digital World | COMMS202 Intercultural Perspectives in Communication |
| MEDIA102 Understanding Visual Culture | MEDIA101: Media, Culture and Society |
Engineering
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| ENGEN101 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A | ENGEN101 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A |
| ENGME221 Engineering Thermodynamic | ENGCB223 Fluid Mechanics |
Environment
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| EARTH231 Water, Resources, Weather and Climate | EARTH241 Oceanography |
| CLIMT101 Introduction to Climate Change Science | CLIMT201 Climate Change Impacts and Adaption |
| CLIMT103 Arts Activism in a Changing Environment |
Health
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CMYHE101 Understanding Hauora, Health and Wellbeing | HPSCI204 Biomechanics in Sport: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanical Principles |
| HMDEV100 Lifespan Development | HMDEV200 Child Development |
| HPSCI201 Exercise Physiology and Prescription | DANCE101 Dance, Movement and Culture |
Humanities & Social Sciences
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MAORI101 Introduction to Conversational Maori for Absolute Beginners | MAORI101 Introduction to Conversational Maori for Absolute Beginners |
| MAORI102 Introducing the Maori World | MAORI102 Introducing the Maori World |
| HISTY107 New Zealand Histories: Fresh Perspectives | ANTHY102 Exploring Cultures: Aotearoa and the Pacific |
| ENGL100 Telling the Story | GNSEX101 Gender and Sexuality: Representations and Realities |
| ENGLI101 Adapting Stories | ANTHY208 Protest Movements in the Asia Pacific |
| POLSC102 New Zealand Politics and Policy | |
| PSYCH203 Cognitive Neuroscience | |
Science
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| PHYSC100 General Physics | CHEMY201 Organic Chemistry |
| BIOMO201 Biochemistry | CHEMY202 Physical Chemistry |
| CHEMY203 Inorganic Chemistry | BIOMO202 Genetics |
Visual, Performing & Design
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| MUSIC120 Performance 1 | DSIGN252 Cultural Perspectives for Design |
| MUSIC120 Performance 1 | |
| MAORI157 Nga Mahi a Rehia: An Introduction to Kapa Haka |
CHOOSE EARTH
At TEAN, “Choose Earth” encompasses not only environmental sustainability but also social justice and cross-cultural awareness. The University of Waikato offers a range of courses that will expose you to global issues, solutions and understanding. If you are interested in taking courses related to Choose Earth, you can consider the subjects below.
| Semester 1 (February-June) | Semester 2 (July-November) |
| CLIMT101 Introduction to Climate Change Science | MAORI102 Introducing the Maori World |
| MAORI102 Introducing the Maori World | GEOGY101 Sustainable Geographies |
| MAORI150 Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi | BIOEB102 Introduction to Ecology and Biodiversity |
| ANTHY201 Patriots, Racists and Foreigners: Ethnicity and Identity in Global Perspective | ENVSC101 Environmental Science |
| BIOEB304 Freshwater Ecology | MAORI150 Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi |
| GEOGY309 Gender, Place and Culture | BIOEB202 Principles of Ecology |
| POLCY318 Global Environmental Politics and Policy | EARTH241 Oceanography |
| MEDIA200 Acts of Representation | |
| BIOEB305 Marine Ecology | |
| GNSEX303 Intersectionalities: Identities and Inequalities |
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES
SCIEN301 or SCIEN313: Undergraduate Research Project
This research project gives students the opportunity to experience a research environment. Students are able to choose from a group project or in some cases, students can choose their own research topic and undertake the research component individually. Students can work with faculty in areas of animal behaviour, chemistry, coastal processes, earth sciences, ecology and biodiversity, environmental sciences hydrology and more. You must be at junior year level or higher and identify and develop your own research topic.
Internship for Credit
Students have the opportunity to take advantage of work-integrated learning while studying abroad at the University of Waikato. The Study + Intern option is open to all majors at Waikato. The internship is approximately 15 hour per week spread over 2-3 days depending on your other class schedule. It’s worth 15 points (1 course) at Waikato. The course code for the internship depends on your area of study and can be provided to you by your Program Manager. You must be at junior year level or higher and have some knowledge of your chosen internship subject area. Please note the internship does have an additional cost of approximately $800 for the placement fee.
FAQS
When and how do I enroll in classes?
TEAN will submit your course selections to Waikato for review and assessment by Waikato faculty who will determine whether you meet any pre-requisite requirements and if so, you will be pre-approved for the paper meaning you will be able to enroll in the class (paper). Final paper selection will be completed once you arrive on-campus for orientation.
Can I take classes at Waikato’s Tauranga campus?
You can only take classes at the Tauranga campus if you decide you want to take all of your classes at the Tauranga campus. Students are not permitted to have a split enrollment in which some classes are at the Hamilton campus and some are at the Tauranga campus.
What if I want to change my classes once I get to campus?
There is an add/drop period at Waikato which goes through the end of the first week of classes. You change make changes to your enrollment during this time.
Victoria University of Wellington
How to Find Courses
- Click on the VUW online course catalog.
- Select ‘Undergraduate’ in the ‘Search for a Course’ section
- Use the search box to search for courses using a keyword or select a Subject from the ‘Browse our Courses by Subject’ drop down menu
- Click on the specific course name to see the full course description. The full course description will also include all of the information included in the course syllabus
- Pay attention to the course level indicated. As a study abroad student at Victoria, you will be able to take courses at the 100, 200 and 300 levels. Also be sure to pay attention to which semester the class is offered.
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- Trimester 2 = US Fall (July-November)
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- Once you identify 6-8 courses that match your criteria and you have had your selected courses approved by your home university, enter them into your TEAN application under “TEAN Course Selection”
It is important to note that there are some courses at VUW that are restricted or have limited entry for study abroad students. Additionally, other courses like creative writing, design, film, theatre, performance and so on, that have portfolio requirements. You can see the restricted courses and courses requiring additional materials (portfolio, writing sample, audition, etc.) on the VUW website here: Study Abroad and Exchange Restrictions
Please Note: Depending on the course, you may be required to travel to a different campus (other than the main campus, Kelburn, of the university). You will be responsible for any additional transportation costs, so please take this into consideration when finalizing your schedule.
Commons Fields of Study
Below are some common fields of study at Victoria University of Wellington. Use the course codes listed to search for units in each field of study. To search for classes in these fields, refer back to the VUW online course catalog.
Architecture & Design – SARC, LAND, DSDN, BILD
Business – ACCT, ECON, FINA, IBUS, MARK, MGMT QUAN,
Education – EDUC
English and Literature – ENGL, CREW
Environmental and Earth Sciences – ENVI, ESCI
Music & Performance – PERF, CMPO, MUSC
Sciences – BIOL, CHEM, BMSC, PHYS,
Social Science – POLS, SOSC, PSYC, HIST, MAOR, ANTH
Students applying for courses offered by VUW’s Architecture and Design faculty will need to submit a portfolio. Specific details of the portfolio requirements will be sent by your TEAN Program Manager once you submit your course selections.
Popular Courses
Business
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| MARK202 Consumer Behaviour | MARK202 Consumer Behaviour |
| MARK201: Digital Marketing Management |
MARK201 Digital Marketing Management |
| MGMT205 Strategic Management | |
| MGMT307 Entrepreneurship in Practice | |
| MARK213: Strategic Public Relations | |
| MGMT205 Strategic Management |
Communications & Media
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| ICOM201: Approaches to Intercultural Communication | COMS202: Communication and Society |
| MDIA101: Making Sense of Media | ICOM202: Intercultural Communication and Global Citizenship |
| MDIA202: Multiplatform Television | ICOM101: Introduction to Intercultural Communication |
Environment
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| ESCI111: The Earth System: Understanding our Dynamic Earth and Environment | BIOL132: Biodiversity and Conservation |
| ESCI301: Global Change: Earth Processes and History | ESCI132: Antarctica: Unfreezing the Continent |
| GEOG214 Environment and Resources: New Zealand Perspectives |
Health
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| HLWB102 Improving Mental and Physical Health in Communities | HLWB103 Introduction to Human Biology for Health |
| HLWB201 Global Health and Wellbeing | HLWB206 Foundations of Health Promotion |
| HLWB202 Health and Wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand | |
| BMSC117 The Biology of Disease | |
| HLWB203 Health Evaluation and Epidemiology |
Humanities & Social Science
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| MAOR123: Te Iwi Maori me ana Tikanga/Maori Society and Culture | MAOR123: Te Iwi Maori me ana Tikanga/Maori Society and Culture |
| HIST112: Islands and Peoples: Aotearoa New Zealand in World History | INTP244: New Zealand in the World |
| HIST249: New Zealand Political History | MUSC150: Music in Global Contexts |
Science
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| CHEM208: Chemistry of Life: Organic, Biomolecular and Medicinal Chemistry | BIOL271: Introductory Marine Ecology |
| BIOL228 Animal Diversity | SPCE102: Introduction to the Universe |
| BIOL244 Introductory Biochemistry |
Visual, Performing Arts & Design
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| LAND221 Landscape Architecture Sites and Systems | SARC214 Seeing Architecture through Photography |
| PERF105 Performance Skills 1A | PERF106 Performance Skills 1B |
| CMPO186 Introduction to Recording, Production and Sound Engineering | CMPO101 Introduction to Composition, Sonic Arts and Film Scoring |
| CMPO185 Introduction to Digital Music, Sound Synthesis and Audio Effects |
Choose Earth
The Choose Earth Program is an opt-in experiential learning opportunity that develops the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students and participants need to become locally engaged, civically minded, and globally responsible. Understanding how your individual choices made at the local level have a global impact is essential! By engaging as many participants as possible with Choose Earth, our collective actions will positively impact the planet’s vitality, diversity, and longevity.
If you would like to participate in our Choose Earth Micro-Credential, click here for more information.
Check out these other great courses that are available for standard credits!
| Trimester 1 (February – July) | Trimester 2 (July – November) |
| GEOG212 Worlds of Development | BIOL132 Biodiversity and Conservation |
| ECON333 Labour Economics | ESCI132 Antarctica: Unfreezing the Continent |
| SPOL306 Social Inequality | BIOL328 Behaviour and Conservation Ecology |
Unique Opportunities
This course looks at how the workforce is changing at a rapid pace and will look much different in the future. Part of this course is getting the opportunity to work on a project for a Wellington based organization in which your group will make recommendations that may be implemented by the organization. This course is typically offered during Trimester 1 (US Spring).
FAQs
When and how do I enroll in classes?
You will submit your courses to VUW using their online enrollment system called Puaha after you’ve receive your offer letter. From there, your courses will be reviewed and assessed by VUW faculty. You will then be sent an enrollment agreement from VUW and you can continue enrolling in your courses online. The enrollment process typically takes place around 1-2 months prior to departure but can take longer and even be completed once you are on-campus. You will also need to upload a copy of your passport and your visa approval to the Puaha system as part of the enrollment process.
Can I take classes at VUW’s different campuses? How do I get there?
Yes, you can take classes at all the VUW campuses. The Kelburn Campus is the main campus and that’s where the majority of classes are offered. The Kelburn Campus is only about a 10 minute walk from your accommodation. The Te Aro and Pipitea Campuses are about a 30 minute walk from the Kelburn campus or about 20 minutes via public transport. Public transport would be an additional expense. Several business courses are offered at the Pipitea campus while Architecture and Design courses are offered at the Te Aro campus.
What if I want to change my classes once I get to campus?
Once you submit your online enrollment, you are not able to make changes until you’re on-campus. You will then finalize your enrollment during the International Student Orientation which is typically the week before classes start. You can make changes to your enrollment during this time and also during the one week add/drop period during the first week of c