The TFC programme supports the University’s belief that anyone capable of studying at tertiary level should be given that opportunity. The major factors for your success in this programme are regular attendance, motivation and determination to maintain the necessary effort. TFC is offered at two campuses: City campus and Tai Tonga (South Auckland). Note: There are limited Pathways offered at Tai Tonga. This intensive one-year, full-time programme will help you gain the skills and confidence you need for successful tertiary study. You will: Pursue a range of courses specifically designed to bring you up to Stage I university level. Learn how to study effectively and understand the discipline needed for effective tertiary-level study. Work with highly qualified University lecturers and tutors. Be introduced to university life, with full use of campus services and facilities. Gain an academically recognised qualification so you can apply for admission into a bachelors programme at the University of Auckland or with another tertiary provider.<br><br>TFC offers six different pathways which provide an entry route to degree studies which is the core purpose of TFC. The specific pathways help to prepare you for many of our degree programmes. The pathways are: Arts, Business and Economics, Education and Social Work, Engineering, and Science. If you haven’t quite decided which degree you want to pursue, you can choose our General pathway. This allows you to select courses that will prepare you to enter most degree programmes here at the University of Auckland. Each pathway consists of a combination of courses. Your acceptance into any particular pathway will depend on your aspirations, your performance in our diagnostic tests and your personal interview. Your acceptance into a degree programme after completing any given pathway will depend on the grades you achieve.<br><br>The Arts pathway prepares you to enter the first year of a degree in either the Faculty of Arts or Creative Arts and Industries. Once you’ve completed your TFC, you’ll be able to enrol in a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Global Studies or a programme offered by the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries. CAI offers a Bachelor of Architecture, Dance, Design, Fine Arts, Music and Urban Planning. The Arts pathway is also an ideal way to prepare for a Bachelor of Laws.