FOUND004

Foundations of Social Sciences

2026

15

000

A Trimester, B Trimester, C Trimester

Hamilton, Tauranga

CUPR004

To see available locations for each teaching period, view the teaching periods and locations table.

This paper introduces students to the social sciences. We begin by considering what the social sciences are, and consider when, where, how, and why they developed. We look at how social scientists view the world, consider personal worldviews and their powerful influence on how people make sense of their lives and others’. We also explore groups in general, looking in particular at customs, laws and institutions - how they work, what happens when they break down, how they change over time and how they can be studied.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26A (TGA)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Tauranga 100% internal assessment
26B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26C (HAM)
Paper outline 		C Trimester :
16 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

Timetabled lectures

26A (HAM) 26A (TGA) 26B (HAM) 26C (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM K.G.07, Hamilton Mar 3 - Jun 7
Lecture 2 Thur 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM L.G.01, Hamilton Mar 5 - Jun 7
Lecture 3 Fri 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM S.G.02, Hamilton Mar 6 - Jun 7

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TCBD.2.12, Tauranga Mar 3 - Jun 7
Lecture 2 Thur 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM TCBD.G.04, Tauranga Mar 5 - Jun 7
Lecture 3 Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM TCBD.3.06, Tauranga Mar 6 - Jun 7

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MSB.1.01, Hamilton Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Wed 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM S.G.03, Hamilton Jul 15 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Fri 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM S.G.02, Hamilton Jul 17 - Oct 18

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MSB.1.02, Hamilton Nov 17 - Dec 20
Lecture 2 Wed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MSB.1.02, Hamilton Nov 18 - Dec 20
Lecture 3 Thur 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MSB.1.02, Hamilton Nov 19 - Dec 20

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.

Indicative Fees

    • Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

    Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26A (HAM) $952
26A (TGA) $952
26B (HAM) $952
26C (HAM) $952

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26A (HAM) $3,512
26A (TGA) $3,512
26B (HAM) $3,512
26C (HAM) $3,512

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

College Programmes

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 18 Jun 2025 01:05am
  • Indicative fees current as of 28 Oct 2026 01:20am