ʻATENISI UNIVERSITY

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

A count of 9 (minimum) full-year courses (or equivalent), of which 5 should be in the arts core curriculum.

Associate of Science (A.S.)

A count of 9 (minimum) full-year courses (or equivalent), of which 5 should be in the science core curriculum.

For either Associate degree of the 9 full-year courses, 4 courses may be chosen by the candidate in consultation with the dean (or his appointed representative), since 5 courses must be core courses. New students are encouraged to take 4 courses in the first year and 5 the second year. It is understood that science students will choose their free courses from mathematics and science offerings (must be at least one mathematics course), while arts students will choose from humanities, social sciences and arts. As such the requirement of the last course in the lists above is to make sure that the student takes at least one course of the 'opposite' camp.

Note: 1/2 course is equal to a one-semester course and 1 course is a two-semester or full-year course. (All courses are semester courses, unless otherwise indicated). English language 1 (E.L.1) must be taken at the onset.

In addition to the above course requirements, a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher is required for the Associate degree. More about grade point calculations

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

A count of an additional 8 (minimum) full-year courses (or equivalent), after obtaining the A.A. degree.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

A count of an additional 8 (minimum) full-year courses (or equivalent), after obtaining the A.S. degree.

8 courses are to be taken; 1 on 100 level, 4 on 200 level, 3 on 300 level. Any of them may be taken on a higher level instead. Students who passed the associate programme with a 2.5 gradepoint average or more, may skip one course on the 200 level or lower. Students who perform such that they need additional courses to fulfil their bachelor program may equally divide these extras over 200 and 300 level courses. Additional courses taken on a lower level can only be accepted as audit courses. Finally also 1 (year) course of a foreign or classical language must be taken, if not yet done so during the associate program. But if this requires an additional 100 level course, still the same rule as above applies.
Concerning the choice of major and minor topics, students should discuss this on a case by case basis with the dean.

In addition to the above course requirements, a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher is required for the Bachelor degree. More about grade point calculations

Master of Arts (M.A.)

A thesis of about 2 years work after obtaining a bachelors degree.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

A thesis of at least 2 years work after obtaining a masters degree.

ADMISSIONS

The University shall only admit postgraduate students, which its faculty is able to properly supervise and furnish with sufficient resources.
Applications for postgraduate study must be lodged with the Dean. The following documents must accompany the application letter:

• Completed application form
• Verification of undergraduate degree and verified transcripts of prior tertiary studies
• Three letters of recommendation from tertiary instructors
• Proposed course of study (an essay of no less than 2000 words)
• Evidence of English language proficiency (required only for students whose first language is not English)

Upon receipt of application, a joint interview shall be scheduled with both the Dean and relevant Head of Department. In exceptional cases, this interview may be conducted by telephone, typically at the applicant's expense.

COURSE OF STUDY

Each postgraduate student shall be assigned a faculty advisor by the relevant Head of Department. With advisor approval, the student will pursue a personalised course of study and instruction that will combine selected university courses (with postgraduate requirements), independent tutorials, and supervised instruction of undergraduate courses. Upon successful completion of a course of study and instruction of not less than one academic year, the Masters student shall be advanced to candidacy. The doctoral student shall be advanced to candidacy after both successful completion of a course of study and instruction of not less than two academic years ... and successful completion of a comprehensive written examination regarding the course of study, administered and evaluated by the relevant Head of Department.

For additional information, please refer to the corresponding chapter in the Infobulletin.