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Whitireia Community Polytechnic, Wellington:
Based in Porirua, near Wellington, Whitireia Community Polytechnic is a government owned tertiary institution with a history of graduating work ready New Zealand and overseas students. We specialise in hands-on learning in a wide range of subjects, from arts to business, IT to teacher training, nursing to trades and many others. Founded in 1986, Whitireia offers over 130 different courses and programmes, from short courses and introductory level certificates to national diplomas, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate certificates.

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Qualifications range from Introductory through Certificate level, Diploma, Undergraduate degree programmes and several Postgraduate nursing programmes.
 
Courses include:
 
Arts and Communications

Visual Arts
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
Certificate in Visual Arts
Diploma in Jewellery Design

Design and Multimedia
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
Diploma in Digital Design and Multimedia
Certificate in Digital Media
Certificate in Desktop Publishing for Print and the Web

Dance
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts)

Acting
Diploma in ApplPhoto of Diploma & degree courses in New Zealandied Stage and Screen Arts
Diploma in Stage and Screen Arts

Music
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Certificate in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music
Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production
Certificate in DJ Music
Certificate in Foundation Music

Photography
Certificate in Advanced Photography
Certificate in Practical Photography

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing Programmes Introduction
Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Writing)
Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing
Diploma in Creative Writing (Advanced)
Diploma in Creative Writing - On Campus
Diploma in Creative Writing - Online

Journalism

National Diploma in Journalism (Multi-media)
National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory)

Publishing
Diploma in Publishing
Diploma in Publishing - Online

Māori Arts and Design
Diploma in Whakairo (Advanced) - Toiere Whakairo
Diploma in Whakairo (Advanced) - Toiere Whakairo
National Certificate in Whakairo (Tūturu) (Level 4)

English Language
Certificate in English Language
Certificate in English Language (Advanced)

Floristry
National Certificate in Floristry

Beauty
Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Certificate in Beauty and Hairdressing
Certificate in Retail and Cosmetic Services

Hairdressing
National Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 2)

Business and Administration
Business Studies
Bachelor of Applied Business Studies
Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Studies
New Zealand Diploma in Business - Full-time, Part-time and Flexible Delivery
New Zealand Diploma in Business - Friday/Saturday Block courses
Diploma in Management (Not for Profit Sector)
NZIM Certificate in Management
NZIM Certificate in Small Business Management
National Certificate Business (First Line Management) Level 3

Law
Legal Executive Course

Business Administration
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Advanced)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Introductory)
Certificate in Office Skills/Computing
Certificate in Retail and Cosmetic Services

Foundation
Certificate in Foundation Education (Business)
National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)
National Certificate in Computing (Level 3)
Flexi-Learn Computer Applications
Community Computing

Catering and Hospitality

Cookery
Certificate in Professional Cookery

Food and Beverage Service
Certificate in Café Service

Hospitality Studies
National Diploma in Hospitality (Management)(Level 5)

Computing and Information Technology

Information Communications Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6)
Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)
Certificate in Information Technology (Applications or Support)

Computer Applications
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Advanced)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)
Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Introductory)
Certificate in Office Skills/Computing

Design and Multimedia
Certificate in Digital Media
Certificate in Desktop Publishing for Print and the Web

Intermediate
National Certificate in Computing (Level 3)

Introductory
National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)
Flexi-Learn Computer Applications
Community Computing

Nursing and Health

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific)
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
National Certificate in Tamariki Ora - Well Child Services

Postgraduate
Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychiatric Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Hospice Palliative Care
Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Specialty Nursing
Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Health Care Specialty Nursing
CertifiImage of Diploma & degree courses in New Zealandcate in Nursing (Long Term Care and Rehabilitation)
Certificate in Health Professional Practice Development

Foundation
Certificate in Foundation Education (Health Science)
Certificate in Foundation Education (Social Sciences)

Teacher Education

Early Childhood
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Introductory)

Adult
Certificate in Adult Learning and Teaching
Diploma in Adult Learning and Teaching
Certificate in Professional Teaching Practice (English)

Social and Community Services

Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work

Youth Work
Diploma in Youth and Community Studies
Certificate in Youth Work (Christian Youth Workers)

Mental Health
National Diploma in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work)
National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work)

Foundation Education
Certificate in Foundation Education (Social Sciences)

For further information on any of the courses listed above or any of the other courses available, please contact us quickly via our Contact Page.

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Address: Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand
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Raffles University Iskandar, Johor
Courses / Programs
Raffles University Iskandar (RUI) is a comprehensive, private university in Malaysia that is part of Raffles Education Corporation (REC), the largest private education group in Asia Pacific. Accredited by the Malaysian government, our campus is currently located in Johor Bahru but we will move to a new state-of-the-art campus in Iskandar Malaysia’s EduCity Zone by 2013.

RUI provides high-quality master's programs and bachelor's degrees in the fields of business, education, design & arts, and social science. Our courses are taught in English to students from Malaysia and international students from around the world. All RUI programs include a compulsory internship (work experience placement) which helps students to prepare for the world of work. Intakes are in January, April, June and August.

Our vision is to be a leading private higher education provider in the Asia Pacific region in our discipline areas. This will be achieved through the excellence of curricula and the incubation of a creative, supportive, learning and research community. RUI will provide academic leadership and quality assurance to the REC group through quality research and quality learning and teaching.
- Foundation in Liberal Arts
- Master of Education
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Applied Psychology
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Accountancy
- Master of Design
- Bachelor of Fashion Design
- Bachelor of Fashion Business
- Bachelor of Product Design
- Bachelor of Interior Design
- Bachelor of Graphic Design
- Bachelor of Multimedia Design
- Bachelor of Jewellery Design
Auckland University Of Technology
Courses / Programs
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's most contemporary university, with a unique profile reflecting our history and innovative approaches to teaching, learning and research. AUT enables opportunities in the modern professions and disciplines of today's economy, offering a wide range of certificates, diplomas, Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degree programmes. AUT University values the contribution international students make to the diversity of the University and would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to what we can offer.
A broad range of practical and research orientated programmes ranging from postgraduate and undergraduate degree, as well as diploma and certificate courses. Some courses, like our MBA, have flexible timetables to cater for your other commitments. Also short courses, online learning courses.
Kingston University London
Courses / Programs
Kingston University London is located in Kingston upon Thames, a busy riverside town on the borders of London and Surrey in south-east England. Academic staff at Kingston University are divided into seven faculties - Art Design & Architecture; Arts & Social Sciences; Business & Law; Computing, Information Systems & Mathematics; Engineering; Science; Health and Social Care Sciences. Each faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, plus undertakes research in related areas. We also offer foundation courses as well as a pre-masters programme.

Kingston University has over 21,000 students and more than 3,000 of these are international students from all over the world. Undergraduate students at Kingston University benefit from top-quality teaching. In 2008, The Sunday Times placed us 32nd out of 120 UK universities for ‘teaching excellence’ – on a level with older universities including St Andrews, Durham, Bristol and Edinburgh.
We offer a range of Bachelor's degree courses in fields including:

- business
- management
- law
- engineering
- accounting
- computing
- economics
- journalism
- humanitites
and many more....

We also offer Master's degree courses including a Master of Business Administration program (MBA) as well as foundation courses and pre-masters programmes.
Queenstown Resort College
Courses / Programs
Queenstown Resort College offers world-class hospitality and tourism education at all levels - from tertiary students to industry executives, tourists and visitor groups. Our education facility offers hospitality management training, adventure tourism education, internships, English language, short courses for visitors, personal and leadership development courses, customised programmes and more. We are located in Queenstown which is New Zealand's leading international resort and the adventure capital of the world. Come in summer to enjoy the long, hot summer days, or in winter for skiing and snowboarding. QRC is located in the centre of town, a short walk to Queenstown's cafés, bars, restaurants and shops.
Our education facility offers hospitality management training, adventure tourism education, internships, English language, short courses for visitors, personal and leadership development courses, customised programmes and more.
Charles Sturt University (CSU) Study Centres - Sydney & Melbourne
Courses / Programs
Charles Sturt University (CSU) is a progressive and award-winning Australian university that has an international reputation for excellence through its innovative approach to higher education.

We provide a range of undergraduate and post-graduate diploma and degree courses to international students at our CSU Study Centres in Sydney, NSW and Melbourne, Victoria. CSU Study Centres are operated in conjunction with Study Group Australia, a global leader in international education and training across five countries.

We offer diploma and bachelor's degree programs in the fields of business and information technology as well as graduate diploma and degree courses, including our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

There are three intakes per year: February, July and November. We provide generous credit for previous academic study and work experience.

Charles Sturt University: CRICOS 00005F (NSW), 01947G (VIC) and 02960B (ACT); Study Group Australia Pty Limited Provider Codes: 01682E (NSW), 01755D (QLD), 03079G (VIC).
-Diploma of Business
-Diploma of Information Technology
-Associate Degree in Business Studies
-Associate Degree in Information Technology
-Bachelor of Business (Specialise in Accounting, Management or Marketing)
-Bachelor of Business Studies
-Bachelor of IT
-Graduate Diplomas in IT; Accounting; Business
-Master of Business
-Master of Business Administration (MBA)
-Master of Professional Accounting
-Master of IT
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB)
Courses / Programs
• Study for 1, 2 or 3 semesters at the UK’s No. 1 arts university!

• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education. Easily accessible less than 2 hours south of London by train, AUB provides study abroad BA (Hons) courses for international students and professionals who wish to spend time abroad in pursuit of careers in creative arts, graphic design, interior design, fashion, makeup, visual communication, architecture, acting, film production, photography, dance, and more.

• Our short study abroad courses are designed for students who want to spend time in university or college in the UK, developing their creative skills and perhaps gaining credits towards their university degree, but do not necessarily want to spend as much as 2-3 years studying in the UK.

• Students are fully integrated with our full-time BA (Hons) degree students, and these courses can be taken for 1 term, 2 terms, or 3 terms.

• If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.

• We also provide summer study abroad programs.

Student Review:
“I like the fact that the course has a good structure. You can always give your work a personal touch. I really appreciate that all my tutors are helpful, open-minded and have an immense knowledge, which they enjoy sharing.”
- Shivaji, India
1, 2 or 3 semesters on the following degree courses:

• Acting, Animation Production, Architecture, Photography, Costume with Performance Design, Creative Events Management, Fashion Studies, Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Effects Design & Production, Illustration, Interior Architecture & Design, MakeUp for Media & Performance, Textiles, Modelmaking, Dance.

Further Courses:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (1 or 2 terms)
• Preparation for Masters (2 terms)
• Summer creative arts courses for ages 13-14, 15+, 18+ / adults.