Overview
This programme will help students to develop the academic skills needed for higher learning in:

• Independent academic study skills
• Problem solving
• Research skills
• Critical thinking
• Data application
• E-learning, and
• The choice of an introductory course in Business Administration,
  Applied Science, Human Biology or Social Services.

Content
A graduate student of the Academic Studies (Level 4) programme will be equipped to enter Northland Polytechnic programmes at Level 5.
The student will be able to:

• Use a range of study skills as an integral component of their
  approach to learning and academic goal achievement
• Identify, seek and access resources as required for learning
• Utilise literacy, numeracy and computing skills in the context of a
  chosen subject area
• Carry out information searches, use basic statistics, data
  analysis and measurement, analyse results, discuss and conclude
  appropriately with minimum guidance
• Demonstrate basic analytical and creative thinking processes and
  develop reflective skills
• Demonstrate knowledge of specific content of two elective subjects.

Career Options

• Further study at certificate, diploma or degree level 

Admission Information
Students must be 16 years of age or older when they enrol, unless
otherwise approved by the Programme Leader.

An entry requirement is that each student can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme as measured by the assessment process, which includes an interview and enrolment form.

Applicants for whom English is their second language refer to Policy
05.003: English Language Entrance. The minimum IELTS requirement
for entry into this programme is a score of 5.5.

Qualification Gained:

Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Academic Studies (Level 4)