Subject options

Foundation Studies Certificate subjects
Students studying the University of Auckland's Foundation Studies Certificate will study English language and four elective subjects. Both the Standard and Intensive Programme offer the same subject options. You will study English for Academic Purposes as a core subject and then elective subjects based on your degree choice.
Core subjects
- English for Academic Purposes
Elective subjects
You will choose four of the following elective subjects based on your progression degree at the University of Auckland.

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Marcus from Malaysia
Studied the Auckland Foundation Year (now replaced by the Foundation Studies Certificate)