University of Otago Summer School
Summer School provides an intensive and intimate learning experience, supported by New Zealand’s oldest and leading university
Study options
Summer School 2019
Get a head start! In just six weeks you can complete an 18 point paper.
Papers offered at Summer School 2019
Summer School 2019 runs from:
7th January to 15th February 2019
Summer School exams:
16th to 21st February 2019
Summer School 2019 Prospectus
PXSS Pre-Christmas Summer School 2018
Need one more paper to finish your degree? Check out the papers on offer!
12th November – 14th December 2018. Exams on 15th December 2018.
Exam Timetable for PXSS
All Pre-Christmas examinations will take place on Saturday 15 December starting at 9:30am.
Venue
LAWS410 – CASTLE 2
RELS220/RELS320 – 530C1
BTNY303 | Topics in Field Botany |
LAWS410 | Criminology |
MAOR120 | Introducing the Māori World |
RELS220 | Representing Islam (offered on the Dunedin campus or by Distance) |
RELS320 | Representing Islam (offered on the Dunedin campus or by Distance) |
CHTH235 | Special Topic: Christian Theology and Science (offered on the Dunedin campus or by Distance) |
CHTH335 | Special Topic: Christian Theology and Science (offered on the Dunedin campus or by Distance) |
- Currently studying at Otago? to add a paper you need to complete a change of course form from AskOtago in the Central Library.
- New to Otago? Enrol now
JumpSTART Physics
JumpSTART Physics – to provide students with the knowledge and study skills necessary for studying PHSI191. Further information on this course can be found on the Physics Department website.
Why us?
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In just six weeks you can complete a full paper and get a head start for the next academic year
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Each Summer School paper worth 18 points counts as full time study for StudyLink
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With this many papers offered at Summer School 2019 there is lots of choice
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Two months from the end of Semester Two to the start of Summer School gives you time to relax
Key dates
Applications close for new international students.
Summer School paper selection and enrollments open.
Summer School 2019 begins.
Who is it for?
Students take Summer School papers for many reasons:
- to complete papers towards their qualifications
- to accelerate their degrees
- to orientate themselves before the start of first semester
- for interest
- the opportunity to study elsewhere via distance learning
Papers
Many papers are unique to Summer School, others are core components of degree programmes.
All papers have full academic credit – most are the same point value as semester papers.
One 18 point paper counts as full time study. Papers are taught over six weeks instead of the usual thirteen weeks of a semester.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided by University College.