These refer to the different levels at which papers are taught and are usually associated with years of study. First year (100 level) papers are more general while fourth year (400 level) papers are m [..]

This is a first degree. It is sometimes also called an undergraduate degree. It takes a minimum of three or four years of study to complete.

The University’s official record of rules and regulations, staff, papers, dates, etc. It is available online at http://calendar.waikato.ac.nz

The grounds and buildings of the University are known as the campus.

An academic unit within a School of Studies/Faculty that is responsible for teaching a particular subject e.g. Chemistry Department.

This relates directly to points –120 points equate to one EFTS. StudyLink uses this information.

These are papers from outside your major which you choose. An elective can be from almost any subject taught within the University.

A person who has been awarded a university degree.

You will be required to attend two to four hours of lectures each week for each of your papers. There may be as many as 300 students in a lecture. The lecturer stands at the front of the lecture theat [..]

This is the main subject in your degree. A second major is when you study two subjects in depth. To major in a subject, you study it to a higher level, i.e. 300 or 400 Level.