University of Otago Admissions

University of Otagouni Domestic student

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University of Otagouni Domestic student Domestic student Students are classified as domestic if they are New Zealand citizens (including citizens of the Cook Islands, Tokelau, and Niue), or holders of New Zealand residence class visas granted under the Immigration Act 2009 residing and studying in New Zealand, or Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia resident … Read more

University of Otagouni Doctoral degrees

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University of Otagouni Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees The most advanced degrees of the University, mostly awarded on the basis of a thesis or a portfolio of published works of special excellence, but sometimes involving taught papers as well. Doctoral graduates may use the title ‘Doctor’. See Also: University of Otago Admissions

University of Otagouni Division

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University of Otagouni Division Division The University is divided into four teaching Divisions – Commerce (also known as the Otago Business School), Health Sciences, Humanities, and Sciences – which include the staff in all of the Departments and Schools in each of the four groups of related disciplines. Some Departments teach courses for degrees based in other Divisions (e.g. Information Science is a … Read more

University of Otagouni Distance Learning

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University of Otagouni Distance Learning Distance Learning Planned learning that normally occurs in a different place or at a different time from teaching. It requires special course design and instruction techniques and use of technologies to enable communication, access to resources, and student support. See Also: University of Otago Admissions

University of Otagouni Discretionary Entrance

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University of Otagouni Discretionary Entrance Discretionary Entrance The method for students under 20 years of age and without a New Zealand University Entrance qualification to gain admission to University. Usually based on Year 12 NCEA results. This does not apply to international students. See Also: University of Otago Admissions

University of Otagouni Deletion (of a paper or programme)

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University of Otagouni Deletion (of a paper or programme) Deletion (of a paper or programme) Deletion of a paper or programme (as opposed to withdrawal) indicates the student has removed the paper and/or programme from their enrolment before the prescribed cut-off dates and will be eligible for a fees refund. The paper or programme will also … Read more

University of Otagouni Credit for study elsewhere (transfer credit)

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University of Otagouni Credit for study elsewhere (transfer credit) Credit for study elsewhere (transfer credit) Credit may be granted towards Otago qualifications based on study completed at another tertiary institution, or as “recognition of prior learning” (for certain Māori Studies and Surveying papers only). Credit may be granted as specified credit (recognising that the passes from … Read more

University of Otagouni Cross Credit

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University of Otagouni Cross Credit Cross Credit Cross credit describes the situation in which a pass in a University of Otago course or paper is able to be credited by a student towards the requirements for two University of Otago qualifications. Neither qualification may be a postgraduate qualification or a graduate diploma or graduate certificate. The … Read more

University of Otagouni Course enrolment

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University of Otagouni Course enrolment Course enrolment Course enrolment is the part of the enrolment process where students provide or update their personal details, select their papers, and complete a declaration concerning their enrolment in a particular year. The personal details include details that may change over time (such as study address), and information the University … Read more