A Certificate of Proficiency (COP) is a term that covers a type of enrolment; it is not a formal academic qualification. It is used to describe a paper which is not being credited towards a particular qualification e.g.
- An additional paper surplus to degree requirements, or
- A paper being repeated in the hope of gaining a higher grade, or
- A paper being taken to complete a degree at another institution
The COP is approved by StudyLink for student loans or allowances as long as you meet their criteria.
You can apply to enrol in two types of COP:
- Certificate of Proficiency — General Otago. For the general study of papers at the University of Otago which are additional to the requirements of your degree or diploma.
- Certificate of Proficiency — Other NZ university. For students intending to credit their University of Otago study to another university in New Zealand.
Further information
Certificate of Proficiency — Undergraduate (COP)
Certificate of Proficiency — Postgraduate (COP)