First-Year Pathway Diploma
First-Year Pathway Diploma
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
Semester 1 - 23 Feb 2026
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Qualification
Certificate and Diplomas
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Credits
120
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
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
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Develop your study, communication and research skills so that you’re ready for the focused, in-depth learning a degree programme provides.
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Expand your knowledge and understanding with a range of courses chosen from Lincoln’s bachelor degree's.
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Gain confidence and preparation for successful study in the second year of a bachelor’s degree.
Programme information
- 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.
Summary of regulations
All of the following:
- Pass 120 credits (8 courses) at 100 level from the schedules of bachelor degrees
- Pass compulsory course ACEN103 Academic Communication for Undergraduates
- Participate in the Pathway Support Programme as required.
What's it going to cost?
Study starts:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
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Entry requirements
- 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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Regulations and fees
Summary of regulations
All of the following:
- Pass 120 credits (8 courses) at 100 level from the schedules of bachelor degrees
- Pass compulsory course ACEN103 Academic Communication for Undergraduates
- Participate in the Pathway Support Programme as required.
What's it going to cost?
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Intake semesters
Study starts:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)
Programme Structure
Compulsory for all students:
ACEN 103 - Academic Communication for Undergraduates
Plus:
Seven 100-level courses from the bachelor's degree schedule.
Year 1
Semester 1
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Semester 1
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Academic Communication for Undergraduates
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2
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Semester 2
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
Programme contacts
Key information for students
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Need more info?
Email us on grow@lincoln.ac.nz
Or call us on 0800 10 60 10
If you're overseas, please call +64 3 423 0000
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