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Pathway Certificate (Foundation)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

5 years

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

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Summary

The new Pathway Certificate will help you gain a grounding in academic studies and set you on your way to life at Lincoln University.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in academic writing, mathematics and statistics, science or environment.

When you’ve completed the Pathway Certificate (Foundation), you’ll be able to progress on to the First-Year Pathway Diploma, and then onto to a Bachelor’s degree.

*Please note, this certificate is not a university entrance qualification in itself.

How you'll grow
  • Develop your writing and language skills so that you’re ready for higher levels of learning.
  • Develop your numeracy skills
  • Build your awareness of the contexts, priorities and challenges involved with studying at Lincoln – a world-recognised land-based university renowned for enhancing our relationship with the land.
Programme structure Compulsory courses
  • LUAC 006 Academic Language and Writing
  • LUAC 007 Mathematics for Tertiary Study
Electives

Choose 2 courses from the list below:

Plus
  • Programme Field Day

Entry criteria

  • 58 NCEA credits at Level 2 or higher (including 30 credits over three approved subjects with a minimum of 10 credits in each subject).
  • Plus University Entrance literacy and numeracy.
  • Other pathways may be considered.

If you have an overseas qualification, find out more about entry requirements.

If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.

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