These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is the University of Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree program.
It is normally undertaken over three years of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study.
The ancient past and its legacy
Classics is the study of the civilizations of ancient Greece, Rome, and the Mediterranean world.
These civilizations have had an immense influence on the development of the modern world – on words and ideas, religion, literature, art and architecture, drama, and philosophy.
Many legal and political systems also have their roots in these ancient cultures.
Classics aims to understand these ancient civilizations and appreciate what they achieved and how important they have been in historical terms.
At the same time, Classics students are challenged to confront the major questions and problems that ancient people faced, and which humanity has continued to face down the ages:
human behavior, human society, ethics, war, politics, and religion – indeed, the whole meaning and purpose of life.
Practical internships
The Classics program offers students the opportunity to make connections with employers and gain valuable work experience through internships.
The Humanities internship is a one-semester paper for undergraduates (HUMS 301). Entry into these papers is competitive.
$51,316
Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
Tuition | 1 person | $32,620 |
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago programme offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate programme | IELTS | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
IELTS Online | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | |
TOEFL iBT | 70 (writing 15) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. | |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36. Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. |
Undergraduate entrance requirements
The university recognizes many other qualifications as equivalent to the New Zealand qualification for entrance.
To check if the university recognizes your previous studies, determine the country where you gained the qualification. Countries entrance requirements example:
China entrance requirements:
Senior High School graduation and one year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing;
Or Senior High School graduation and completion of a diploma with high passing grades at a recognized institute or university.
Students with the requisite scores in Gaokao may be given direct entry to bachelor degree programme.
India entrance requirements:
Minimum overall average of 75% in the All India Senior School Examination (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with a minimum of 70% in English.
The scores are calculated on the best four academic subjects excluding local languages and non-academic subjects.
Iran entrance requirements:
One year of successful study at a recognized institution of university standing, or successful completion of a University of Otago Foundation Year programme or equivalent.
The university also accepts the following international qualifications:
No specialist knowledge is required, as Classical Studies, Greek and Latin are all taught from scratch.
Study in your chosen subject area and gain a university entrance qualification
The University of Otago Pathway programme offers a university entrance qualification within two 13-week semesters for domestic and international students. It is called the Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC).
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