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First-Year Pathway Diploma

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

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Summary

Want to study at Lincoln and need to strengthen your studies with a supported first year?

The First-Year Pathway Diploma is designed to provide a firm academic grounding while allowing you to work towards your future degree. Once completed, you can transfer 120 credits and jump into the bachelor degree of your choice.

This pathway will help you towards your goals even if you missed out on University Entrance.

How you'll grow
  • Develop your study, communication and research skills so that you’re ready for the focused, in-depth learning a degree programme provides.
  • Expand your knowledge and understanding with a range of courses chosen from Lincoln’s bachelor degree's.
  • Gain confidence and preparation for successful study in the second year of a bachelor’s degree.

Entry criteria

  • 38 NCEA credits at Level 3 or higher (must include three approved subjects with a minimum of 10 credits in each subject).
  • Plus University Entrance literacy and numeracy.

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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