Workshops
To support you during the course, we run a series of research and learning workshops. These workshops will help you develop your skills and understand the expectations of University study. Most workshops run for one or two hours and include these topics:
- assessing your language skills
- life on campus
- managing your New Start studies
- reading critically
- note-taking and reviewing lectures
- using the library
- essay writing skills
- using information technology
- memory, revision and exam techniques
- planning your degree studies
Tutorials
As well as attending weekly lectures, you will be expected to attend tutorials for assessed topics during the course. These small group discussions give you the opportunity to clarify any queries you may have about lectures or assignments. Tutorials are normally held the day after the lecture. Tutorial classes will be announced in the first week of the course.
Once you enrol in New Start General, you can book into an IT and library workshop.
Assessment
During your course you will complete three assignments and sit an end of course test. These tasks will help prepare you for University studies.
To complete the course, you are required to submit all coursework and sit the test to receive a final grade.
Learning outcomes
By the end of your New Start course you will be able to:
- demonstrate the skills necessary for undergraduate study
- write essays in an appropriate academic style
- demonstrate study skills and self management
- demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts
- describe and debate issues of importance within at least ten different disciplines
- make informed decisions, and plan an undergraduate course of study and enrol at The University of Auckland.
Course dates
Semester One 2010
Where: Manukau Institute of Technology
When: Saturday 27 February, 10am–3.15pm, Tuesdays, 2 March – 1 June (no class 6 April), 6-8pm (plus additional workshops and tutorial classes)
Class number: 18314
Closing date for application: Friday 19 February
Cost: $525
OR
Where: City Campus
When: Saturday 27 February, 10am–3.15pm, Wednesdays, 3 March – 2 June (no class 14 April), 12-2pm (plus additional workshops and tutorial classes)
Class number: 18206
Closing date for application: Friday 19 February
Cost: $525
Semester Two 2010
Where: West Auckland
When: 13 sessions, Saturday 17 July, 10am–3.15pm, Mondays, 19 July – 18 October (no class 30 August), 6-8pm (plus additional workshops and tutorial classes)
Class number: 37834
Closing date for application: Friday 9 July
Cost: $525
OR
Where: City Campus
When: 13 sessions, Saturday 17 July, 10am–3.15pm, Tuesdays, 20 July – 19 October (no class 31 August), 6-8pm (plus additional workshops and tutorial classes)
Class number: 37801
Closing date for application: Friday 9 July
Cost: $525
What happens after New Start General?
After completing the test in Week 13 you will receive your final results 3-4 weeks later. You can then apply for admission to The University of Auckland before the next semester.
If you achieve a B+ grade (75%) or higher from New Start you will be guaranteed entry to The University of Auckland. If your final grade ranges from C- to B, you will be admitted to the University under special conditions.
For more information about enrolling or planning your study for your first semester, consult an undergraduate advisor from the faculty where you plan to enrol. Faculty advisors are normally located in the student centres on the city campus.
