University of Otagouni Paper codes
University of Otagouni Paper codes Paper codes Each paper is identified by a seven character code. Four letters denoting the subject area (e.g. ACCT for Accounting, PHSE for Physical Education) are…
University of Otagouni Paper codes Paper codes Each paper is identified by a seven character code. Four letters denoting the subject area (e.g. ACCT for Accounting, PHSE for Physical Education) are…
University of Otagouni Papers Papers The term used to refer to the units of study in which students enrol (sometimes referred to as a “course” at other institutions). See Also: University of…
University of Otagouni Ordinary Bachelor's Degree Ordinary bachelor's degree A bachelor's degree awarded without honours. Most ordinary bachelor's degrees may be completed in three years of full-time study, although some require four, five…
University of Otagouni 100-, 200-, 300 -level etc. 100-, 200-, 300 -level etc. Each paper or other course component offered by the University has a level associated with it. For example,…
University of Otagouni New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) A government agency which maintains an overview of secondary and tertiary qualifications offered within New Zealand and, in…
University of Otagouni New student New student A student who has not previously attended the University of Otago. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni NCEA – National Certificate of Educational Achievement NCEA – National Certificate of Educational Achievement NCEA is the current national system for evaluating educational achievement and is administered by…
University of Otagouni Medical certificate Medical certificateSee Health Declaration. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Minor subject Minor subjectA recognised selection of papers in a particular subject area, in addition to a major subject. Normally five papers are required, two at 200-level and…
University of Otagouni National Student Number (NSN) National Student Number (NSN) A number assigned to every student by the Ministry of Education to help in the maintenance of information about students,…
University of Otagouni National Student Index (NSI) National Student Index (NSI) The National Student Index is a national register of all students in the New Zealand education system. Each student on…
University of Otagouni Managed Enrolment / Entry Pathway System Managed Enrolment / Entry Pathway SystemThe system under which first year, transferring or recommencing students who are applying for enrolment in a…
University of Otagouni Main Enrolment Period Main enrolment period The main enrolment period covers first and second semester. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Level Level The different stages at which a subject is taught which reflect how advanced a paper is (e.g. 100-level is the first level). See Also: University of Otago…
University of Otagouni Lecture Lecture The main method of instruction at the University. Usually a 50 minute oral teaching session. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni Laboratory Laboratory A teaching session involving experimental or practical work. See Also: University of Otago Admissions
University of Otagouni International Student International student Any student who is not a domestic student (see entry above). International students normally require a student visa to study in New Zealand. See…
University of Otagouni Internal Assessment Internal assessment In addition to or instead of final examinations, some or all of the final grade for each paper is based on internal assessment -…
University of Otagouni Interest Only Enrolment Interest Only enrolment Interest Only enrolment is when a student is permitted to enrol for a paper and to attend classes without undertaking any examinations…
University of Otagouni Honours degree Honours degree A more specialised degree than an ordinary bachelor's degree, usually involving more papers in the subject of the degree and a research report or…