Understanding how your workload is structured helps you plan your study effectively.
Full-time and part-time study
For undergraduate study:
- A full-time course is usually 54 to 72 points per semester, or 108 to 144 points in semester 1 and 2
- A part-time course is generally anything below 54 points in a semester, or below 108 points across semester 1 and 2
- At Summer School and Pre-Christmas Summer School, one 18‑point paper is considered a full-time workload
Part-time students may not be eligible for student allowances and may be restricted from certain scholarship opportunities. If you are worried, you are welcome to contact AskOtago to find out more.
Visit the website for more information about workloads:
Planning your degree – Workload
Need help planning your workload?
- Student Development can provide personalised advice about workload and course planning for undergraduate students
- Liaison Officers are available to support school leavers with choosing papers and understanding how many to take
Further information