Studying a single course
Studying a single or individual course is a good way to upskill and learn more about a particular topic, particularly if you've been working for a few years.
When you successfully complete your chosen course, you’ll receive a Certificate of Proficiency, and your results are recorded on your academic transcript. If you decide to study further, the course could also be cross-credit towards a qualification later on.
How to choose a single course
Technically you could study any course in a programme – but you do need to meet the entry requirements. Some courses have prerequisites; other courses you need to have studied before that give you the foundational knowledge for this course.
You can use our course search to find courses you may be interested in. Keep the following in mind when choosing a course:
- Subject you’re interested in (for example business strategy, entrepreneurship or artificial intelligence)
- The level of the course – the first number in the course code shows the level of the course (for example, HIST500 is a level 5 history course)
- Prerequisites – level 5 courses generally don’t have prerequisites, but many level 6 and 7 courses do
Where to find your timetable
- To see when and where the course is offered click on the course you’re interested in using our course search
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How much time will you need?
On average, you can expect to spend about 150 hours on a 15-point course each semester. Each semester is about 15 weeks long. This could mean:
- Per course: 30-50 hours of class time (lectures, tutorials, workshops and labs) & 100-120 hours for you to study and do assignments
- Per week: 2-3 hours of class time & 7-8 hours for studying and assignments
If the course you're studying is worth more than 15 points, you'll need to spend a little more time on your studies.
Talk to us about your study options
Thinking about studying at AUT? Book a time with us to discuss your study options, learn more about uni life at AUT or perhaps even check out our campus for yourself.
How to apply for a single course
Found a course you’re interested in? Our step-by-step guide explains what you need to do to apply online to study a single course.