Lincoln University STAR Programme for Year 12 and 13
- Lian Soh
- Nov 27
- 2 min read
A fully online pathway into food, fibre and environmental futures
If your senior students are curious about ecology, global food systems or land use in Aotearoa, Lincoln University’s STAR Programme is a genuine opportunity to get started early.
STAR lets Year 12 and 13 students enrol in first year university courses while still at school, studying online in a structured and well supported environment. It is a chance for motivated ākonga to explore the thriving food and fibre and environmental sectors while earning credits that may count towards a future degree.
What students can study
Students can choose from three fully online, semester based courses that can be completed from school or from home.
MGMT 106 — Global Food Systems An introduction to how food systems operate globally and a pathway into further agribusiness study. Starts February.
LINC 101 — Land, People and Economies A look at the land based issues that shape society, including land use change and its ecological, biophysical, social, economic and cultural drivers. Starts February.
ECOL 103 — Ecology I: New Zealand Ecology and Conservation A deep dive into Aotearoa ecosystems and the plants, animals and fungi that call them home. Starts July.
Key details
There are no fees for STAR courses. Students receive a letter of completion and may be able to credit the course towards their first year if they go on to study at Lincoln University. High achieving students who earn an A grade and later enrol in a Lincoln degree may also be eligible for funding towards their first full year.
How to enquire
Kaiako and students can get in touch directly with Lincoln University.
Dorota Brodala (Dot)
STAR Programme Coordinator
