Animation and Visual Effects

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

Architecture

SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484

3/3 • CRN 33522

SARC 484 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course critically examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also evaluates a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside architecture and a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 300-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 384

3/3 • CRN 33523

Architecture History and Theory

SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484

3/3 • CRN 33522

SARC 484 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course critically examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also evaluates a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside architecture and a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 300-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 384

3/3 • CRN 33523

Asian Studies

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Biological Sciences

See also Cell and Molecular Bioscience, Conservation Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecology and Biodiversity, Marine Biology and Microbiology

SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life

Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.

15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022

1/3 • CRN 35091

1/3 • CRN 35091

Biomedical Science

SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life

Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.

15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022

Building Science

SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484

3/3 • CRN 33522

Chinese

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Communication Design

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

Courses with a focus on Maori content

MAOR 222 – Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language

MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.

20 pts • (P) 40 pts

3/3 • CRN 2042

tut tba

PHIL 209 – Special Topic: Metaphysics

What is time? What is causation? What is it for an object to have a property? Do abstract entities exist? Do humans have free will? Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that for answers to such fundamental questions, exploring some of the deepest and most challenging puzzles about the nature of reality. In this course you will investigate such topics carefully, drawing on both historical and contemporary sources.

20 pts • (P) 20 PHIL points; (X) PHIL325

3/3 • CRN 11195

MAOR 316 – Te Mana me te Rangatiratanga/Māori Politics

This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in KAIT, INTP or POLS.

20 pts • (P) MAOR 216 (X) POLS 316

2/3 • CRN 8676

INFO 523 – Information Access and Use

This course covers models of information seeking behaviour and information literacy, and will equip students with the skills to assist users efficiently and effectively to access information in contexts such as libraries, museums, records management systems, and archives.

15 pts

INFO 530 – Mana Mātauranga Māori

A critical examination of how library and information management institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand engage with Māori knowledge sources, and how this contributes to the provision of services and resources that meet the information and cultural needs of Māori clients.

15 pts

Not offered in 2025

Design for Social Innovation

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

3/3 • CRN 31178

Design Innovation

See Culture+Context, Industrial Design and Media Design

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

FADN 273 – Fashion in Society / Kākahu i te Papori

Across human history, fashion has played an important role in every aspect of culture: religious order, social status, occupational position and rank, personal freedom (or lack thereof) and rejection of the status quo. In this course students will analyse precedents as well as cross-cultural examples, including Mātauranga Māori, that reveal the nuanced socio-political narratives embodied in the garments and objects that people wear.

15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules

Not offered in 2025

IXXN 221 – Web Design / Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi

In this course students explore and implement Web design tools and techniques. Students will also learn about principles and practices of web accessibility. An emphasis is placed on creative approaches to front-end development, design and scripting techniques.

15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules

^ Limited entry course

Education

EDUC 117 – Motivation and Grit

Why do you do the things you do? Why are some activities more effective than others in trying to achieve goals? What is grit and how does it relate to motivation? This course will address all of these questions and will help students understand what affects peoples’ motivation. This course is taught online.

20 pts

EDUC 403 – Research Methods in Education

An introduction to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research. This course addresses methods of inquiry used to study topics in education. This course is taught on campus in trimester one and two, but is taught online in trimester three.

30 pts • (X) EDUC 503, EPSY 401, 501 or X EDUC 416, 532,C 502 TEAC 502

EDUC 503 – Research Methods in Education

An introduction to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research. This course addresses methods of inquiry used to study topics in education. This course is offered on campus in trimester one and two, but is taught online in trimester three.

30 pts • (X) EDUC 403

EDUC 504 – International Education: Issues and trends in policy, theory and practice

This course provides a broad introduction into the study and practice of international education. In this course students develop the capacity to critically examine international education policies and practices. Attention is paid to intercultural relations and approaches to developing intercultural competencies. X EDUC 460, 560 in 2015-2018. .

15 pts

EDUC 509 – Education in a Digital Age

This course examines the theoretical and practical implications of a digital age for educational contexts. Participants in this course will critique pedagogy, curricula, learning environments and educational policy from a digital age perspective. Learning in this course includes an evaluation of digital integration within a selected educational context. This course is taught online.

30 pts • (X) EDUC 407

EDUC 516 – The Language of the Classroom

An investigation into the form and function of language and its contribution to learning, student engagement and achievement in the classroom. Participants will make informed decisions about how to facilitate the language development of their learners. This course is is taught online.

30 pts • (X) EDUC 416

Education Policy & Implementation

Refer to Education website for information on which courses are part of teacher education programmes

MSSL 508 – Research Project

A research project in a selected area of secondary school leadership.

60 pts

Education Postgraduate

Refer to Education website for information on which courses are part of teacher education programmes

EPSY 534 – Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour for Learning and Well-Being

The course explores the understanding of factors that contribute to behaviours which cause barriers within learning environments and that reduce social and educational opportunities of children and young people. It promotes ecological and evidence-based approach to address such behaviours that takes into account contextual and cultural consideration at both systematic and individual levels of supports.

15 pts • (X) EDUC 419, 519

MSSL 508 – Research Project

A research project in a selected area of secondary school leadership.

60 pts

EPSY 690 – Educational Psychology Thesis for PhD

A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis in Educational Psychology.

120 pts

Educational Psychology & Pedagogy

Refer to Education website for information on which courses are part of teacher education programmes

EPSY 534 – Promoting and Supporting Positive Behaviour for Learning and Well-Being

The course explores the understanding of factors that contribute to behaviours which cause barriers within learning environments and that reduce social and educational opportunities of children and young people. It promotes ecological and evidence-based approach to address such behaviours that takes into account contextual and cultural consideration at both systematic and individual levels of supports.

15 pts • (X) EDUC 419, 519

English as a Second Language

See also Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, and TESOL

ELIN 001 – English for Academic Purposes

This course is for ESOL students who wish to improve their skills in academic English as preparation for further studies at a tertiary institution. The course aims to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

60 pts

1/3 • CRN 33411 • (L6) ^

1/3 • CRN 33412 • (L7) ^

2/3 • CRN 33437 • (L6)

2/3 • CRN 33438 • (L7)

3/3 • CRN 33439 • (L8)

3/3 • CRN 33440 • (L9)

^ Limited entry course

Fashion Design Technology

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

FADN 273 – Fashion in Society / Kākahu i te Papori

Across human history, fashion has played an important role in every aspect of culture: religious order, social status, occupational position and rank, personal freedom (or lack thereof) and rejection of the status quo. In this course students will analyse precedents as well as cross-cultural examples, including Mātauranga Māori, that reveal the nuanced socio-political narratives embodied in the garments and objects that people wear.

15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules

Not offered in 2025

Forensic Psychology

FPSY 401 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 1

This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.

15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School

1/3 • CRN 27051 • ^

2/3 • CRN 27157 • ^

^ Limited entry course

FPSY 402 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 2

This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.

15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School

1/3 • CRN 27052 • ^

2/3 • CRN 27158 • ^

^ Limited entry course

FPSY 403 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship

This course provides students with an opportunity to spend 2 trimesters working on a special project or taking part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency that undertakes forensic psychology-related work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.

30 pts • (P) permission of Head of School (X) FPSY 401, 402

Not offered in 2025

French

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Game Design

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

German

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Health

See also Midwifery and Nursing

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

HLTH 501 – Research for Practice

This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

30 pts

HLTH 502 – Applied Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.

30 pts

1/3 • CRN 19815

2/3 • CRN 19816

HLTH 517 – Diagnostics and Therapeutics

This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules will explore the assessments of nutrition, infection, and anaemia alongside their associated common therapies. Students must be in direct patient contact.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 502, HLTH 514 Students must be in direct patient contact

2/3 • CRN 19831

HLTH 521 – Research Methods

This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.

30 pts

2/3 • CRN 19835

HLTH 524 – Health Leadership and Management

This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human resources and managing people, and consider issues relating to cultural safety.

30 pts

HLTH 541 – Advanced Health Leadership and Management

This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.

15 pts • (P) HLTH 524 or approved substitute

HLTH 543 – Prescribing Practicum

This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registered nurse prescribing authority.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 502; At least a B in HLTH 514 & HLTH 518; students must be in direct patient contact

^ Limited entry course

HLTH 560 – Directed Individual Study

A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.

30 pts • (P) permission of Programme Director

2/3 • CRN 33308

HLTH 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis

120 pts

full year • CRN 26221 • (L1)

HLTH 592 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Nursing

120 pts

full year • CRN 26222

HLTH 593 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Midwifery

120 pts

full year • CRN 26223

HLTH 594 – Thesis for Master of Nursing Science

A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribution to nursing knowledge.

90 pts • (P) At least B in HLTH 521 and an average grade of at least B in Part 1 of the MNS

full year • CRN 19846

HLWB 501 – Health Policy and Planning

This course will examine governance, policy, strategy, service-delivery and decision-making in the health sector. It will consider policy and service delivery issues: key institutions, influences and behaviours, and the roles of the public and private sectors in healthcare systems; the efficiency and quality of health services, and policies to reduce inequities in healthcare services and health outcomes for Māori, Pasifika and other disadvantaged groups. Participants will learn health economics and policy concepts and develop knowledge and skills to address policy and service delivery challenges; design and analyse options; advance health policy and service delivery goals and objectives and advise decision-makers.

30 pts

1/3 • CRN 31029

HLWB 502 – Health Economics and Financing

This course introduces key concepts in health economics and applies health economics to health policy and planning issues. This application includes examining and critiquing alternative approaches to financing and organising health care.

30 pts • (X) HLWB 503, HLWB 504

2/3 • CRN 36130

HLWB 507 – Principles of Health and Safety Management

This course will provide advanced knowledge of management systems, organisational culture, and the integration of legal, regulatory and societal factors in the context of health and safety management.

15 pts

1/3 • CRN 31034

HLWB 509 – Identification, Assessment and Control of Hazards and Risks

This course provides advanced knowledge about practice and performance in workplace health and safety risk management.

15 pts

2/3 • CRN 31036

HLWB 510 – Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene

This course will provide advanced knowledge of the principles and practice of work related health – health protection, health promotion and wellbeing. It provides knowledge and understanding of the main work-related health hazards, and the practices to recognise, assess, control and monitor risks.

15 pts

1/3 • CRN 31037

HLWB 511 – Health and Safety Management and Leadership

This course provides insights into organisational behaviour, structures, functions, roles and responsibilities and accountabilities. The approach to workplace health and safety strategies is discussed. The principles of effective project management and human resource management are also covered.

15 pts

2/3 • CRN 31038

HLWB 512 – Professional Role and Functioning

This course provides advanced knowledge about the role and function of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. The professional role and ethical framework for the workplace health and safety professional is described. Theories of communication and fostering teamwork are also explored.

15 pts

1/3 • CRN 31039

HLWB 513 – Research Project

In this course students will design, undertake and report on a research project relevant to their subject area and area of professional interest.

60 pts • (P) Part 1 of the MHlth or Part 1 of the MPAH (X) HLTH 520, HLTH 551

1/3 • CRN 32042 • (L4) ^

1+2/3 • CRN 32038 • (L3) ^

2/3 • CRN 31040 • ^

3/3 • CRN 32018 • (L2) ^

3+1/3 • CRN 33271 • (L6) ^

^ Limited entry course

HLWB 513 – Research Project

In this course students will design, undertake and report on a research project relevant to their subject area and area of professional interest.

60 pts • (P) Part 1 of the MHlth or Part 1 of the MPAH (X) HLTH 520, HLTH 551

^ Limited entry course

HLWB 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis

120 pts

full year • CRN 32189

HEAL 690 – Health for PhD

For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School’s website - www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.

120 pts

full year • CRN 11004

HLTH 601 – Critical Analysis of a Health Issue

During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis research, including consideration of the importance of the issue for Māori communities.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 521 (or an approved equivalent)

HLTH 602 – Issues in Professional Contexts

In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health sector, including the importance of Māori worldviews.

30 pts • (C) HLTH 601

HLWB 690 – Health and Wellbeing Thesis for PhD

A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.

120 pts • (P) Approval of the Programme Director

full year • CRN 30011

HLWB 691 – Health and Wellbeing Thesis for PhD (Public Health)

A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis in public health.

120 pts

full year • CRN 35176

MIDW 691 – Doctor of Midwifery Thesis

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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean

full year • CRN 33421

NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis

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120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean

full year • CRN 33420

Health Informatics

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

Health Policy and Innovation

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

Health Promotion

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

HLTH 501 – Research for Practice

This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

30 pts

HLTH 521 – Research Methods

This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.

30 pts

2/3 • CRN 19835

PLAY 501 – Active Play/ Whakatairanga i ngā Mahi Tākaro

This course provides students with an understanding of the theoretical frameworks, practical guidelines and mātauranga Māori that underpin effective promotion of active play across the lifespan. The course uses field-based learning to explore the current ‘play system’ including tākarokaro Māori (indigenous play) and how this relates to hauora (wellbeing) in Aotearoa New Zealand and in diverse population groups globally. Students will develop practical skills in assessing play environments and translating evidence into effective play advocacy, policy and practice.

15 pts

2/3 • CRN 36059

SPOR 501 – Sport-for-Development/ Whakatairanga i ngā Hāki Hākinakina

This course provides students with an understanding of the theoretical frameworks, practical guidelines and mātauranga Māori that underpin effective promotion of sport-for-development initiatives across the lifespan. The course uses field-based learning to explore the current ‘sport system’ including taonga tākaro (traditional games) and how this relates to hauora (wellbeing) in Aotearoa New Zealand and in diverse population groups globally. Students will develop practical skills in assessing local needs for sport-for-development programmes and translating evidence into effective sport-for-development advocacy, policy and practice.

15 pts

2/3 • CRN 36060

Health Psychology

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

HPSY 512 – Supervised Internship

Students complete 1500 hours of health psychology practice supervised by registered psychologists, in partnership with relevant cultural oversight, developing the core competencies required for professional registration with the NZ Psychologists Board under the relevant Scope of Practice. There will be a focus on working in partnership with mainstream providers that work with Māori and Pasifika communities, Māori service providers and Pasifika service providers to enhance cultural responsivity and skill capacity in their practice.

120 pts • (P) HPSY 503 (C) HPSY 510 and HPSY 511

block dates/3 • CRN 35063 • (L1) ^

part year/3 • CRN 36166 • (L2)

^ Limited entry course

HPSY 690 – Health Psychology for PhD

A supervised research project leading to a comprehensive thesis.

120 pts

full year • CRN 35113

Health Software Development

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

Industrial Design

See also Design Innovation

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

Information Studies

INFO 520 – The Information Professions

This course explores the role of the information professions in society, focusing on the diverse nature of librarianship/information work and the key issues and trends impacting its development.

15 pts

INFO 521 – Management in Information Services

Introduces the key concepts of management and organisation theory necessary for the effective management of information services.

15 pts

INFO 522 – Information Policy Concepts, Issues and Processes

This course explores information policy concepts and issues with which information professionals need to be familiar, including the processes through which information policy and legislation are created in New Zealand, individual policies which influence information creation, access and use and the role of information professionals in information policy development.

15 pts

INFO 523 – Information Access and Use

This course covers models of information seeking behaviour and information literacy, and will equip students with the skills to assist users efficiently and effectively to access information in contexts such as libraries, museums, records management systems, and archives.

15 pts

INFO 525 – Digital Technologies for Information Professionals

A study of the technologies used for creating, storing, and disseminating information, including hardware, software, and virtual and physical environments. The student will use and evaluate technologies for information management.

15 pts

INFO 527 – Creating and Managing Metadata

An introduction to the theories, standards, and systems used for the storage and retrieval of information. Topics include metadata schemes, standards for record structure and content, and the design principles of databases used for information management and retrieval.

15 pts

INFO 528 – Research Methods for Information Management Environments

An introduction to the common forms of research for libraries, archives, records centres, and other information management environments; including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, as well as the evaluation and application of such methods within the discipline.

15 pts

INFO 530 – Mana Mātauranga Māori

A critical examination of how library and information management institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand engage with Māori knowledge sources, and how this contributes to the provision of services and resources that meet the information and cultural needs of Māori clients.

15 pts

Not offered in 2025

INFO 534 – Archival Systems

Theory, systems and strategies for the determination of those records worthy of long-term preservation and their management in the digital age.

15 pts

INFO 535 – Managing Current Records

Theory, tools and strategies to ensure that records in the digital working environment are created and maintained in accordance with organisational and societal requirements.

15 pts

INFO 538 – Practicum

A period of work experience in an information service for students with little or no prior relevant work experience. The placement will be subject to protocols and managed through a set of learning objectives, and must be approved by the course coordinator before commencement.

15 pts • (P) 60 500-level INFO pts

1/3 • CRN 11262

2/3 • CRN 11263

3/3 • CRN 11265

INFO 542 – Management of Library Services

The application of management theory to the practice of managing and marketing libraries, emphasising the development and quality control of services development and quality control of services and collections tailored to customer needs.

15 pts

INFO 551 – Directed Individual Study

To be determined for each individual student.

15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School

1/3 • CRN 13642

INFO 552 – Directed Individual Study

To be determined for each individual student.

15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School

block dates/3 • CRN 13643

INFO 580 – Research Project

A supervised research project on an information management problem. The student will apply one or more established methodologies to collect and analyse data and communicate the results in a written report.

30 pts • (P) INFO 528; (X) INFO 550

1/3 • CRN 11255 • (L6)

1+2/3 • CRN 11250 • (L4)

2/3 • CRN 11254 • (L5)

2+3/3 • CRN 11247 • (L2)

3/3 • CRN 11248 • (L3)

3+1/3 • CRN 11245 • (L1)

Interaction Design

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

IXXN 221 – Web Design / Hoahoa ā-Ipurangi

In this course students explore and implement Web design tools and techniques. Students will also learn about principles and practices of web accessibility. An emphasis is placed on creative approaches to front-end development, design and scripting techniques.

15 pts • (P) 75 pts including 30 pts from the BDI or BAS schedules

^ Limited entry course

Interior Architecture

See also Architecture and Landscape Architecture

SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484

3/3 • CRN 33522

International Relations

MAOR 316 – Te Mana me te Rangatiratanga/Māori Politics

This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in KAIT, INTP or POLS.

20 pts • (P) MAOR 216 (X) POLS 316

2/3 • CRN 8676

Italian

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Japanese

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Landscape Architecture

See also Architecture and Interior Architecture

SARC 384 – Special Topic: Design Thinking Business

This course examines ways that business contributes to architecture and design enterprises. It also reviews a range of ways that creative strategic design-thinking contributes to various business enterprises. The course will look at how this is applied to architecture by looking at essential business concepts, tactics for starting practices and strategies for growing an established enterprise. In business application, it examines design-based concepts around Lean, Agile, Design Thinking and Scrum. The combined learnings will provide graduates with tools to open new business opportunities inside design and architecture, plus a broader set of transferable design-thinking skills to take into other businesses.

15 pts • (P) 60 200-level pts from the BAS and BDI schedules; (X) SARC 484

3/3 • CRN 33522

Language and Culture Studies

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

Management

MGMT 210 – Ethical Leadership

An introduction to the theories and practices of ethical leadership with a focus on organisations. Drawing on New Zealand case studies, students will learn about the meaning and importance of ethical leadership for organisations, recognise the role of ethics in organisational decision-making and analyse the actions of leaders from an ethical perspective. Recognised leaders in NZ will share insights about ethical leadership in practice.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts (X) MGMT 250 in 2019-2021

Maori Studies

MAOR 126 – He Herenga Tāngata / Engaging with Māori in Professional Practice

This course prepares students to deal with the opportunities and nuances of engaging with the Māori world and Māori communities in professional practice. It provides a broad introduction to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on decolonisation, partnership between tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti, and implications for professional practice in Aotearoa.

20 pts

MAOR 222 – Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language

MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.

20 pts • (P) 40 pts

3/3 • CRN 2042

tut tba

MAOR 316 – Te Mana me te Rangatiratanga/Māori Politics

This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in KAIT, INTP or POLS.

20 pts • (P) MAOR 216 (X) POLS 316

2/3 • CRN 8676

Marketing

MARK 101 – Principles of Marketing

This is an introduction to marketing with a strategic customer/client focus in commercial, public sector and not-for-profit organisations. You will be equipped to create a marketing plan based on competitive market analysis, consumer insights, innovative product development, and communication. Summer CRN 19872 is offered by distance mode.

15 pts

tut tba

Media Design

See also Culture+Context and Industrial Design

DSDN 171 – Design in a Global Context / Hoahoa i te Horopaki o te Ao Whānui

By observing and analysing historical approaches and responses in and between cultures and design, students will explore design from a place-based perspective.

15 pts

3/3 • CRN 31178

Media Studies

MDIA 104 – Social and Interactive Media

This fully online course analyses the profound impact of the rise of social media platforms on the media landscape, human communication and our understanding of the world. The course examines how social and interactive media have influenced different domains in society, from identity and privacy, news and politics, self- presentation and celebrity, relationships and wellbeing to social movements and communities. Students will learn to use a range of concepts to evaluate the benefits and limitations of different forms of social and interactive media.

20 pts

Midwifery

See also Health and Nursing

SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life

Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.

15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022

1/3 • CRN 35091

HLTH 501 – Research for Practice

This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

30 pts

HLTH 502 – Applied Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.

30 pts

1/3 • CRN 19815

2/3 • CRN 19816

HLTH 517 – Diagnostics and Therapeutics

This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules will explore the assessments of nutrition, infection, and anaemia alongside their associated common therapies. Students must be in direct patient contact.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 502, HLTH 514 Students must be in direct patient contact

2/3 • CRN 19831

HLTH 521 – Research Methods

This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.

30 pts

2/3 • CRN 19835

HLTH 524 – Health Leadership and Management

This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human resources and managing people, and consider issues relating to cultural safety.

30 pts

HLTH 541 – Advanced Health Leadership and Management

This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.

15 pts • (P) HLTH 524 or approved substitute

HLTH 543 – Prescribing Practicum

This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registered nurse prescribing authority.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 502; At least a B in HLTH 514 & HLTH 518; students must be in direct patient contact

^ Limited entry course

HLTH 560 – Directed Individual Study

A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.

30 pts • (P) permission of Programme Director

2/3 • CRN 33308

HLTH 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis

120 pts

full year • CRN 26221 • (L1)

HLTH 592 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Nursing

120 pts

full year • CRN 26222

HLTH 593 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Midwifery

120 pts

full year • CRN 26223

HLTH 594 – Thesis for Master of Nursing Science

A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribution to nursing knowledge.

90 pts • (P) At least B in HLTH 521 and an average grade of at least B in Part 1 of the MNS

full year • CRN 19846

HLTH 601 – Critical Analysis of a Health Issue

During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis research, including consideration of the importance of the issue for Māori communities.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 521 (or an approved equivalent)

HLTH 602 – Issues in Professional Contexts

In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health sector, including the importance of Māori worldviews.

30 pts • (C) HLTH 601

MIDW 690 – Midwifery for PhD

For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School's website – www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.

120 pts

full year • CRN 8812

MIDW 691 – Doctor of Midwifery Thesis

.

120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean

full year • CRN 33421

Modern Language Studies

MAOR 126 – He Herenga Tāngata / Engaging with Māori in Professional Practice

This course prepares students to deal with the opportunities and nuances of engaging with the Māori world and Māori communities in professional practice. It provides a broad introduction to te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and te Tiriti o Waitangi, with a focus on decolonisation, partnership between tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti, and implications for professional practice in Aotearoa.

20 pts

SAMO 101 – Introduction to Samoan Language

An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Samoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.

20 pts

a/v class, tut tba

SPAN 101 – Introduction to the Spanish Language

This course teaches the basics of the Spanish language through practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. As it is designed for absolute beginners, it may not be taken by students with prior knowledge of the language. This course is offered through different CRNs for face-to-face delivery on Kelburn Campus (CRN 31115) versus a blended or mixed-mode offering (CRN 31116). The blended or mixed-mode offering is for students who would not otherwise be able to enrol in the course. The three hours of traditional face-to-face lectures are replaced by web-based online material. Students who enrol for this option must attend a special face-to-face tutorial, either in person or via zoom, and complete self-access activities. This option is not intended for students who can attend most of the regular lecture times.

20 pts • (X) prior knowledge as determined by the academic teaching staff in Spanish, and SPAN 111

MAOR 222 – Te Aukorimiha, Te Auripomiha o te Reo/The Social and Political Development of the Māori Language

MAOR 222 explores the socio-linguistic landscapes related to language revitalisation, planning and policy. The course also probes the current climate of Māori language revitalisation and the impact different initiatives have made on the social and political development of the language.

20 pts • (P) 40 pts

3/3 • CRN 2042

tut tba

MAOR 316 – Te Mana me te Rangatiratanga/Māori Politics

This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in KAIT, INTP or POLS.

20 pts • (P) MAOR 216 (X) POLS 316

2/3 • CRN 8676

Music

MUSC 120 – Popular Music: An Introduction

An introduction to the study of twentieth- and twenty-first-century popular music, integrating case studies of various global popular musics and interdisciplinary discussion of a range of ideas and issues that emerge from their study.

20 pts

MUSC 150 – Music in Global Contexts

An introduction to music in world cultures. A survey of examples from the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Americas that examines music within its cultural context, and an introduction to the study of ethnomusicology.

20 pts

MUSC 160 – Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship

An introduction to fundamental written skills in music and to basic forms used in Western music, including practise in aural perception.

20 pts • (X) MUSC 164, 166

3/3 • CRN 19975

3/3 • CRN 19975

Music Studies

MUSC 120 – Popular Music: An Introduction

An introduction to the study of twentieth- and twenty-first-century popular music, integrating case studies of various global popular musics and interdisciplinary discussion of a range of ideas and issues that emerge from their study.

20 pts

MUSC 150 – Music in Global Contexts

An introduction to music in world cultures. A survey of examples from the Pacific, Asia, Africa and the Americas that examines music within its cultural context, and an introduction to the study of ethnomusicology.

20 pts

MUSC 160 – Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship

An introduction to fundamental written skills in music and to basic forms used in Western music, including practise in aural perception.

20 pts • (X) MUSC 164, 166

Nursing

See also Health and Midwifery

HLTH 501 – Research for Practice

This course examines principles of research, locating and interpreting research, critiquing research and using appropriate research to inform clinical reasoning for safe and effective care. The course focuses on practice development using evidence informed frameworks. The course also examines and critiques the socio-cultural, political and ethical contexts influencing health research in Aotearoa New Zealand.

30 pts

HLTH 502 – Applied Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology is explored in relation to clinical practice and emerging evidence. This course provides a foundation for clinical decisions related to interventions, management and expected health outcomes across the lifespan.

30 pts

1/3 • CRN 19815

2/3 • CRN 19816

HLTH 517 – Diagnostics and Therapeutics

This course examines the sensitivity, specificity and utility of commonly used diagnostic testing methods (including the FBC, 12 lead ECG and telemetry monitoring, radiological imaging, and cardio-pulmonary diagnostics). In addition, course modules will explore the assessments of nutrition, infection, and anaemia alongside their associated common therapies. Students must be in direct patient contact.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 502, HLTH 514 Students must be in direct patient contact

2/3 • CRN 19831

HLTH 521 – Research Methods

This course prepares students to undertake independent research by developing knowledge and skills in a variety of paradigms and methods, and engaging in higher-level debates on research philosophy and theory, ethics, limitations, data gathering and analysis.

30 pts

2/3 • CRN 19835

HLTH 524 – Health Leadership and Management

This course will examine the issues that arise in leading and managing in the health sector. It will cover leadership and management theories and concepts, organisational development, budgeting and financing processes in health care, planning human resources and managing people, and consider issues relating to cultural safety.

30 pts

HLTH 541 – Advanced Health Leadership and Management

This course will examine leadership and management in the health sector, including strategy development, and monitoring and evaluating organisational performance.

15 pts • (P) HLTH 524 or approved substitute

HLTH 543 – Prescribing Practicum

This course will develop prescribing knowledge and skills, drawing on the student’s previous learning in advanced health assessment, diagnostic reasoning/therapeutics and pharmacology. This course supports students to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registered nurse prescribing authority.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 502; At least a B in HLTH 514 & HLTH 518; students must be in direct patient contact

^ Limited entry course

HLTH 560 – Directed Individual Study

A supervised programme of study agreed between a student and supervisor and approved by Programme Director/Head of School.

30 pts • (P) permission of Programme Director

2/3 • CRN 33308

HLTH 591 – Master of Health Research - Thesis

120 pts

full year • CRN 26221 • (L1)

HLTH 592 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Nursing

120 pts

full year • CRN 26222

HLTH 593 – Master of Health Research - Thesis in Midwifery

120 pts

full year • CRN 26223

HLTH 594 – Thesis for Master of Nursing Science

A research project is undertaken. Emphasis is placed on the practice of research and theory development in relation to nursing practice and/or health outcomes. The thesis report demonstrates generation and synthesis of knowledge and makes a contribution to nursing knowledge.

90 pts • (P) At least B in HLTH 521 and an average grade of at least B in Part 1 of the MNS

full year • CRN 19846

HLTH 601 – Critical Analysis of a Health Issue

During this course, students complete a critical review of the relevant literature as background to framing the proposed research question(s) and methodological approach for their investigation of the health issue that is the focus of their thesis research, including consideration of the importance of the issue for Māori communities.

30 pts • (P) HLTH 521 (or an approved equivalent)

HLTH 602 – Issues in Professional Contexts

In this course, students develop a detailed understanding of the philosophical and theoretical frameworks and their application to professional contexts that are required for critically examining and addressing professional issues in the health sector, including the importance of Māori worldviews.

30 pts • (C) HLTH 601

NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis

.

120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean

full year • CRN 33420

NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis

.

120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean

NURS 690 – Nursing for PhD

For exact school dates, times and venues please refer to the Graduate School's website – www.vuw.ac.nz/nmh.

120 pts

full year • CRN 932

Nursing Practice

NRSE 691 – Doctor of Nursing Thesis

.

120 pts • (P) Completion of Part 1, acceptance into Part 2 by Associate Dean

full year • CRN 33420

Philosophy

See also Logic and Computation

PHIL 209 – Special Topic: Metaphysics

What is time? What is causation? What is it for an object to have a property? Do abstract entities exist? Do humans have free will? Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that for answers to such fundamental questions, exploring some of the deepest and most challenging puzzles about the nature of reality. In this course you will investigate such topics carefully, drawing on both historical and contemporary sources.

20 pts • (P) 20 PHIL points; (X) PHIL325

3/3 • CRN 11195

PHIL 210 – Special Topic: Ethical Theory

We’re all familiar with moral judgements like “You should keep your promises” or “Violence is wrong.” But what exactly are we doing when making such moral judgements? What’s distinctive about moral language? Can moral judgements be true or false (like factual judgements)? What kind of property might moral wrongness be? Are the moral facts the same for everyone? Does moral knowledge exist? This is a course on meta-ethics, the branch of moral philosophy that investigates the deepest questions about ethics. You’ll learn about a range of meta- ethical theories such as noncognitivism, error theory, fictionalism, constructivism, and moral realism.

20 pts • (P) 40 PHIL pts; (X) PHIL 302

PHIL 302 – Ethical Theory / Te Ariā i Te Tikanga Matatika

We’re all familiar with moral judgements like “You should keep your promises” or “Violence is wrong.” But what exactly are we doing when making such moral judgements? What’s distinctive about moral language? Can moral judgements be true or false (like factual judgements)? What kind of property might moral wrongness be? Are the moral facts the same for everyone? Does moral knowledge exist? This is a course on meta-ethics, the branch of moral philosophy that investigates the deepest questions about ethics. You’ll learn about a range of meta-ethical theories such as noncognitivism, error theory, fictionalism, constructivism, and moral realism.

20 pts • (P) 40 PHIL pts, including 20 from PHIL 200-399; (X) PHIL 210 in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

PHIL 325 – Metaphysics

What is time? What is causation? What is it for an object to have a property? Do abstract entities exist? Do humans have free will? Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that searches for answers to such fundamental questions, exploring some of the deepest and most challenging puzzles about the nature of reality. In this course you will investigate such topics carefully, drawing on both historical and contemporary sources.

20 pts • (P) 40 PHIL points, including 20 pts from PHIL 200–299 (X) PHIL 209 in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

3/3 • CRN 7044

Political Science

MAOR 316 – Te Mana me te Rangatiratanga/Māori Politics

This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in KAIT, INTP or POLS.

20 pts • (P) MAOR 216 (X) POLS 316

2/3 • CRN 8676

2/3 • CRN 8676

Political Science and International Relations

MAOR 316 – Te Mana me te Rangatiratanga/Māori Politics

This online course examines a range of Māori political structures, movements, ideologies and visions. Students will also explore Māori politics in relation to Pacific and international Indigenous contexts. The themes covered in the course include Tino Rangatiratanga and Sovereignty, nationalism, Liberal democracy, Local governance, Iwi governance, Pacific and Indigenous contexts. This course is also able to be taken towards majors in KAIT, INTP or POLS.

20 pts • (P) MAOR 216 (X) POLS 316

Population Health, Policy and Service Delivery

HLWB 209 – Special Topic: Health Technologies and Innovation

Health technologies will massively increase the ability of health care systems to solve health problems and can improve health and wellbeing in communities. At the same time, they offer major challenges and complexities. This course will introduce health technologies that are and will have a major impact in New Zealand and globally. Students do not need to have prior health technology knowledge.

15 pts • (P) 30 pts from HLWB 101-110; or INFO 101, 151; or COMP 102, 103

3/3 • CRN 31135

HLWB 220 – Nutrition Literacy for the 21st Century

This course introduces students to the fundamentals in human nutrition and nutrition literacy in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate determinants of sustainable diets thereby generating students’ consciousness as global citizens in a challenging ‘food’ future.

15 pts • (P) 30 points at 100-level (X) HLWB211 from 2019-2022

3/3 • CRN 36031

Psychological Science

PSYC 101 – Popular Psychology

In this course, students will be introduced to a broad range of topics in psychology such as the way people cope with crisis, how we regulate our emotions, and the basic understanding of how the brain works. The course is taught entirely online.

15 pts • (X) PSYC 232 or 242.

2/3 • CRN 32261

2/3 • CRN 32261

Psychology

PSYC 101 – Popular Psychology

In this course, students will be introduced to a broad range of topics in psychology such as the way people cope with crisis, how we regulate our emotions, and the basic understanding of how the brain works. The course is taught entirely online.

15 pts • (X) PSYC 232 or 242.

FPSY 401 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 1

This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.

15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School

1/3 • CRN 27051 • ^

2/3 • CRN 27157 • ^

^ Limited entry course

FPSY 402 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship 2

This course provides students with an opportunity to complete a special project or take part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency, undertaking forensic psychology-relevant work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.

15 pts • (P) permission of Head of School

1/3 • CRN 27052 • ^

2/3 • CRN 27158 • ^

^ Limited entry course

FPSY 403 – Forensic Psychology Fieldwork/Internship

This course provides students with an opportunity to spend 2 trimesters working on a special project or taking part in the day to day operations of a workplace or agency that undertakes forensic psychology-related work. The student will be jointly supervised by university staff and field supervisors.

30 pts • (P) permission of Head of School (X) FPSY 401, 402

Not offered in 2025

Religious Studies

RELI 253 – Special Topic: Desire and Depravity: Sex and the Body

This class examines extraordinary religious practices of bodily desire and deprivation, including celibacy, sexual virtuosity, self-mortification, and the quest for physical perfection. We explore the ambivalence of the body as both an obstacle and a gateway to self-realisation. With special focus on Asian religions, we consider how notions of gender, morality, and social belonging are constructed and expressed through the body and connect these insights to our own contemporary contexts and lived experiences.

20 pts • (P) 20 RELI pts or GLBL 101 or 40 pts from Part A of the BA Schedule; (X) RELI 345 in 2025

RELI 345 – Special Topic: Desire and Depravity: Sex and the Body

This class examines extraordinary religious practices of bodily desire and deprivation, including celibacy, sexual virtuosity, self-mortification, and the quest for physical perfection. We explore the ambivalence of the body as both an obstacle and a gateway to self-realisation. With special focus on Asian religions, we consider how notions of gender, morality, and social belonging are constructed and expressed through the body and connect these insights to our own contemporary contexts and lived experiences.

20 pts • (P) 40 200-level points from Part A of the BA Schedule; (X) RELI 253 in 2025

Samoan St/Mata'upu tau Samoa

SAMO 101 – Introduction to Samoan Language

An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Samoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.

20 pts

a/v class, tut tba

Samoan Studies/Fa'asamoa

See also Pacific Studies

SAMO 101 – Introduction to Samoan Language

An introduction to speaking, understanding, reading and writing Samoan with emphasis on spoken language skills.

20 pts

a/v class, tut tba

Science

SCIE 105 – The Molecular Science of Life

Explore the molecular basis of human health and everyday life. You will learn about atomic and molecular structure and how this relates to the function of blood. Topics include electrolytes and osmolarity, blood group determinants, gas transport, blood pH, the molecules and chemistry of blood tests, and metabolic imbalances that lead to diseases that are commonly screened for using blood. This course is designed to support students from a range of backgrounds, including the health sciences. No previous chemistry experience needed. This course can be taken fully online, although in-person workshop sessions will be provided to assist with student learning.

15 pts • (X) SCIE 103 in 2022

1/3 • CRN 35091

Second Language Education

See also Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, English as a Second Language, and TESOL

LALS 510 – Listening and Speaking in the Language Classroom

This course explores a range of principles and practices for the teaching and learning of listening and speaking skills in the second/foreign language classroom. Drawing on evidence from classroom research, the course explores evidence-based proposals for addressing the practical issues that teachers face in planning and implementing instruction that involves these two skills. Emphasis is given to the design of classroom materials, activities and lessons, and principles for managing classroom learning.

15 pts

LALS 511 – Teaching Reading and Writing

Examination of the principles behind the effective teaching of reading and writing skills in another language and the application of these principles in the preparation and use of teaching materials.

15 pts

LALS 512 – Exploring Grammar using Corpus Linguistics

In LALS 512, course members will learn how to use corpus linguistic methods to explore different grammatical constructions as a means to analyze and develop pedagogical material. The insights which this course aims to foster are relevant to L2 grammar in general, but most of the examples and materials used in the course concern L2 English.

15 pts

LALS 513 – The Pronunciation of English

Study of the phonological systems of English with a focus on using this knowledge for the preparation of teaching materials and assisting learners' language use.

15 pts

Not offered in 2025

LALS 520 – Second Language Acquisition

LALS 520 introduces course members to theories of second language acquisition. It explores linguistic, psychological, and educational factors that bear on the abilities of children and adults to understand and use second languages. The course emphasizes the application of SLA research to second language pedagogy.

15 pts

LALS 522 – Teaching and Learning Vocabulary

The study of second language vocabulary learning and teaching, including factors that influence vocabulary learning, the roles of incidental acquisition and deliberate learning, how to select words for learning and how to assess vocabulary knowledge.

15 pts

LALS 524 – Language Testing

A study of the design, development and analysis of language tests, especially for the purpose of assessing achievement or proficiency in a second language.

15 pts

Not offered in 2025

LALS 525 – Learner Autonomy and Learning Strategies

This course introduces the principles and practices associated with learner autonomy and learning strategies in language learning. A key emphasis will be placed on how the theories and research covered can be translated into classroom practice.

15 pts

LALS 529 – Task-Based Language Teaching

Task-based language teaching (TBLT) has been extensively theorized and researched in recent decades and widely adopted in language teaching and learning internationally. Drawing on theoretical and classroom perspectives, this course explores task-based course design, teaching and assessment. It considers the practicalities of adopting TBLT in contexts familiar to teachers on the course.

15 pts • (X) LALS 519, 2014-2016

LALS 531 – Computer-assisted Language Learning

This course engages participants in a critical examination of theoretical and practical issues in Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL). Students will develop an understanding about using, evaluating and designing digital materials and tools for language learning and teaching. Students will also engage in creative thinking by undertaking a CALL project.

15 pts

Not offered in 2025

LALS 540 – Hands-on Practice in Quantitative Research

A study of how to evaluate and design quantitative research in Applied Linguistics.

15 pts

LALS 541 – Hands-on Practice in Qualitative Research

A study of how to evaluate and design qualitative research in Applied Linguistics, applied to students’ individual research interests.

15 pts

LALS 542 – Interaction and Identity in Language Learning

This course explores what theories of identity contribute to our understanding of the teaching and learning of language in educational contexts. It examines how language and identity are interconnected, and considers implications for classroom practice.

15 pts

LALS 544 – Discourse Analysis and Language Teaching

Discourse is language in use. This course explores the analysis of discourse structure in spoken and/or written text, and considers applications in language teaching.

15 pts

LALS 580 – Research Studies

The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 6,000 word report. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.

15 pts

LALS 581 – Research Studies

The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 6,000 word report. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.

15 pts

LALS 582 – Research Project

The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 12,000 word report. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.

30 pts

LALS 583 – Dissertation

The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question arising from course work in the MLing, MTESOL or MAppLing programme, leading to a 20,000 word dissertation. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.

60 pts

LALS 584 – Thesis

The collection, analysis and interpretation of data relating to a research question in the field of linguistics, applied linguistics or TESOL, leading to a 30,000 word thesis. Permission of the Programme Director must be obtained before enrolling in this course.

90 pts

Secondary School Leadership

MSSL 508 – Research Project

A research project in a selected area of secondary school leadership.

60 pts

Spanish

FHSS 110 – Exploring the World through Languages and Cultures

How do languages and cultures interrelate, and how can we read them in the world around us? This course provides students with insights into how languages and cultures shape and reflect identity by critically engaging with a wide variety of global texts and objects located in New Zealand’s capital city and beyond. Texts are studied in English translation.

20 pts

SPAN 101 – Introduction to the Spanish Language

This course teaches the basics of the Spanish language through practice in speaking, listening, reading and writing. As it is designed for absolute beginners, it may not be taken by students with prior knowledge of the language. This course is offered through different CRNs for face-to-face delivery on Kelburn Campus (CRN 31115) versus a blended or mixed-mode offering (CRN 31116). The blended or mixed-mode offering is for students who would not otherwise be able to enrol in the course. The three hours of traditional face-to-face lectures are replaced by web-based online material. Students who enrol for this option must attend a special face-to-face tutorial, either in person or via zoom, and complete self-access activities. This option is not intended for students who can attend most of the regular lecture times.

20 pts • (X) prior knowledge as determined by the academic teaching staff in Spanish, and SPAN 111

Statistics

STAT 581 – Statistical Practicum

This course enables students to gain professional work experience in the application of statistics. Each student is supervised by a host organisation involved in statistical consulting or statistical applications in the public or private sectors. The placement allows students to develop teamwork and communication skills in the real world.

30 pts • (P) 60 approved OPRE, STAT or STOR pts at 400-level or above

1/3 • CRN 28423

2/3 • CRN 28424

3/3 • CRN 27154

1/3 • CRN 28423

2/3 • CRN 28424

3/3 • CRN 27154

Statistics and Operations Research

See also Statistics and Operations Research

STAT 581 – Statistical Practicum

This course enables students to gain professional work experience in the application of statistics. Each student is supervised by a host organisation involved in statistical consulting or statistical applications in the public or private sectors. The placement allows students to develop teamwork and communication skills in the real world.

30 pts • (P) 60 approved OPRE, STAT or STOR pts at 400-level or above

Study of Religion

RELI 253 – Special Topic: Desire and Depravity: Sex and the Body

This class examines extraordinary religious practices of bodily desire and deprivation, including celibacy, sexual virtuosity, self-mortification, and the quest for physical perfection. We explore the ambivalence of the body as both an obstacle and a gateway to self-realisation. With special focus on Asian religions, we consider how notions of gender, morality, and social belonging are constructed and expressed through the body and connect these insights to our own contemporary contexts and lived experiences.

20 pts • (P) 20 RELI pts or GLBL 101 or 40 pts from Part A of the BA Schedule; (X) RELI 345 in 2025

RELI 345 – Special Topic: Desire and Depravity: Sex and the Body

This class examines extraordinary religious practices of bodily desire and deprivation, including celibacy, sexual virtuosity, self-mortification, and the quest for physical perfection. We explore the ambivalence of the body as both an obstacle and a gateway to self-realisation. With special focus on Asian religions, we consider how notions of gender, morality, and social belonging are constructed and expressed through the body and connect these insights to our own contemporary contexts and lived experiences.

20 pts • (P) 40 200-level points from Part A of the BA Schedule; (X) RELI 253 in 2025

Teaching

TCHG 315 – Akopai: Professional Practice 1

In this course, student teachers are introduced to Te Waharoa as the programme’s vision for Te Tiriti-led transformative education and to the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Code and Standards as the expectations for the teaching profession. They are introduced to a range of language learning strategies to support their development of proficiency in te reo Māori. During the teaching experience located in this course, they explore and apply models and frameworks for critical situational analysis of teaching and learning contexts and develop adaptive expertise as developing teachers. Corequisite are programme dependent: For GDipTchg(ECE) TCHG 317, 318 For GDipTchg (Primary) TCHG 325, 326 For GDipTchg (Secondary) two of (TCHG 329, 332, 335)

15 pts

part year/3 • CRN 33365 • (L1)

TCHG 316 – Akopai: Professional Practice 2

Through the perspective of tangata Tiriti, student teachers develop an understanding of their professional responsibilities to education for Pacific peoples. They refine their practice during teaching experience as they develop their independence, adaptive expertise and ability to cope with increasing complexity in learning and teaching situations. They also consider their ongoing professional commitments and roles as advocates in light of Te Waharoa and the Teaching Council of Aotearoa’s Code and Standards. Prerequisites and Corequisites are programme dependent: For GDipTchg (ECE) P TCHG 315; C TCHG 225, 387, 388 For GDipTchg (Primary) P TCHG 315; C TCHG 327 or 328 For GDip Tchg (Secondary) P TCHG 315; 329 or 332; C TCHG 333, 334 or 381

15 pts

part year/3 • CRN 33367 • (L2)

1/3 • CRN 34061 • (L3)

TCHG 325 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 1

In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of Mathematics and two additional learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum. Student teachers explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. They contextualise Mātauranga-a-iwi within these learning areas. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.

30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, 326

part year/3 • CRN 33373 • (L1)

TCHG 326 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 2

In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of English and two additional curriculum areas not studied in TCHG 325. They explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Student teachers learn how to utilise digital learning environments as they relate to these learning areas. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.

30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, 325

part year/3 • CRN 33375 • (L1)

TCHG 327 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 3

In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of three learning areas not studied in TCHG 325 and 326 and continue their study of Mathematics. They contextualise principles and practices of inclusive education within these learning areas, with a particular focus on students with additional learning needs With a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They draw on their teaching experiences to compare learning environments and critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.

30 pts • (P) TCHG 315 (C) TCHG 316, 328

part year/3 • CRN 33377 • (L1)

part year/3 • CRN 36126 • (L3)

TCHG 328 – Te Kahu o te Ao: Primary learning design 4

In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of three learning areas not studied in TCHG 325, 326 and 327 and continue their study of English. They contextualise education for Pacific peoples within these learning areas and explore the contribution of these learning areas to addressing wider social and environmental issues. With a continued focus of design for for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.

30 pts • (P) TCHG 315 (C) TCHG 316, 327

part year/3 • CRN 33379 • (L1)

part year/3 • CRN 36127 • (L3)

TCHG 329 – Te Puna Whakaako: Secondary Learning Design - Mātauranga-a-iwi

In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. They contextualise Mātauranga-a-iwi within the specialist subject area. They explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.

30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, and one of (TCHG 332 and 335)

part year/3 • CRN 33381 • (L1)

TCHG 332 – Te Puna Matahiko: Secondary Learning Design - Digital Age Education

In this course, student teachers critically examine the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. Student teachers develop professional digital competence related to their teaching practice. They also explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.

30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, and one of (TCHG 329 and 335)

part year/3 • CRN 33383

TCHG 333 – Te Puna Whai Wāhi ki te Ao: Secondary Learning Design - Inclusive Education

In this course, student teachers deepen their critical examination of the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. They contextualise principles and practices of inclusive education within the learning area, with a focus on students with additional learning needs. With a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.

30 pts • (P) TCHG 315, 329

part year/3 • CRN 33385 • (L2)

part year/3 • CRN 36154 • (L3)

TCHG 334 – Te Puna Tagata Pasifika: Secondary Learning Design Pacific Learners

In this course, student teachers deepen their critical examination of the nature and purposes of a specialist teaching subject. They contextualise education for Pacific peoples within the teaching subject and explore the contribution of the subject to addressing wider social and environmental issues. With a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.

30 pts • (P) TCHG 315, 332 (C) TCHG 316, and one of (TCHG 333 and 381)

part year/3 • CRN 33388

TCHG 335 – Te Puna Aronui: Exploring Teaching Dynamics with a Digital Age Education Focus

In this course student teachers focus on current challenges facing the teaching profession. They also explore relational practices, human development and theories of learning as they establish learning-focussed cultures for curriculum learning and teaching. Student teachers develop professional digital competence as related to their teaching practice. Through the enactment of learning and teaching plans, they demonstrate their understanding of design for learning.

30 pts • (C) TCHG 315, and one of (TCHG 329 and 332)

part year/3 • CRN 33390 • (L2)

TCHG 381 – Te Puna Horopaki: Exploring Teaching Dynamics with a Pacific Learners Focus

In this course student teachers research a current challenge facing the teaching profession. They contextualise education for Pacific peoples within their teaching subject. They explore the contribution of the subject to addressing wider social and environmental issues and, with a continued focus of design for learning, student teachers deepen their understanding of assessment practices. They critically reflect on professional relationships, including as they relate to curriculum learning and teaching.

30 pts • (P) TCHG 315, 335 (C) TCHG 316

part year/3 • CRN 33392 • (L2)

part year/3 • CRN 36155 • (L3)

User Experience Design

UXDN 404 – User-Experience Design Process / Tukanga ā-Hoahoa Wheako ā-Kaiwhakamahi

In this course, students develop skills in core user experience design processes such as problem framing, qualitative research and analysis, visualisation communication techniques, interaction design, and prototyping. Students are also introduced to designing for accessibility and will use industry-standard tools and techniques.

30 pts • (P) Permission of Head of School; (X) MDDN 417

1/3 • CRN 37376 • (L2)

UXDN 406 – He Māramatanga / UX Design Context in Aotearoa

In this course, students will develop an understanding of cultural and ethical considerations for the professional practice of UX design in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Content will explore Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) in the context of UX and communication design. Students will learn how to understand and engage with Māori concepts in their own design practice in ways that are culturally sound and appropriate. We also explore important socio-cultural contexts, including design ethics and values, UX design for sustainability, and the public sector.

30 pts • (P) permission of head of school

1/3 • CRN 37388 • (L2)

UXDN 416 – ​​Advanced User Experience Design Process / Tukanga ā-Hoahoa Wheako ā-Kaiwhakamahi Whatutoto​

In this course, students will analyse and conceive user experience design concepts, techniques and strategies. Students will explore a number of different design processes, frameworks, research methods, prototyping techniques, and design outcomes. 

30 pts • (P) permission of head of school; (X) MDDN 416

2/3 • CRN 37379 • (L2)

UXDN 423 – Digital Product Design / Hoahoa ā-Huataonga Matihiko

In this course students will explore and implement current digital product design methods for software, complex websites and apps. The course focuses on complex interaction design, developing design systems, the interrelationship between design research and rapid prototyping as well as effective and accurate information design. Students will also be introduced to digital product environments such as Agile development.

30 pts • (P) permission of head of school; (X) MDDN 402

2/3 • CRN 37381 • (L2)

UXDN 504 – User Experience Design Capstone / Whakatinana ā-Hoahoa Wheako āKaiwhakamahi

In this course students apply knowledge and skills developed in the 400–level courses to a supervised project with an external organisation, or a personal project they define. Students will focus on extending all of their abilities, with particular emphasis on designing process, and communicating with stakeholders. Student work is experimental in nature, yet practical and useful. Students apply both analytical and creative approaches to problem-solving alongside a reflective design practice.

60 pts • (P) completion of MUXD Parts 1 and 2 with at least a B+ average, or permission of the head of school; (X) MDDN 502

3/3 • CRN 37383 • (L2)

UXDN 597 – User Experience Design Research Portfolio / Kohinga Rangahau Hoahoa ā-Wheako Whaiaro

User Experience Design Research Portfolio.

90 pts • (P) permission of head of school

full year • CRN 37384

Workplace Health and Safety

HLWB 507 – Principles of Health and Safety Management

This course will provide advanced knowledge of management systems, organisational culture, and the integration of legal, regulatory and societal factors in the context of health and safety management.

15 pts

1/3 • CRN 31034

HLWB 509 – Identification, Assessment and Control of Hazards and Risks

This course provides advanced knowledge about practice and performance in workplace health and safety risk management.

15 pts

2/3 • CRN 31036

HLWB 510 – Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene

This course will provide advanced knowledge of the principles and practice of work related health – health protection, health promotion and wellbeing. It provides knowledge and understanding of the main work-related health hazards, and the practices to recognise, assess, control and monitor risks.

15 pts

1/3 • CRN 31037

HLWB 511 – Health and Safety Management and Leadership

This course provides insights into organisational behaviour, structures, functions, roles and responsibilities and accountabilities. The approach to workplace health and safety strategies is discussed. The principles of effective project management and human resource management are also covered.

15 pts

2/3 • CRN 31038

HLWB 512 – Professional Role and Functioning

This course provides advanced knowledge about the role and function of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. The professional role and ethical framework for the workplace health and safety professional is described. Theories of communication and fostering teamwork are also explored.

15 pts

1/3 • CRN 31039