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University of Canterbury - 2024/25 International Prospectus - Christchurch | New Zealand
2024/25
International
Prospectus
Christchurch | New Zealand
University of Canterbury - 2024/25 International Prospectus - Christchurch | New Zealand
UC PROVIDES
                                                          EVERYTHING:
                                                          connections, opportunities,
                                                            community service, and
                                                              brilliant learning.
                                                                — Rishi, India

Contents
Why UC?                                              Study at UC?                         Getting to UC
2     About UC                                       13   Arts                            45   Am I eligible?
4     Why Aotearoa New Zealand?                      17   Digital Screen                  46   Entry requirements
6     Why Ōtautahi Christchurch?                     18   Business                        48   Pathways to UC
10    Why UC?                                        22   Education and Teaching. Youth   50   Postgraduate
                                                          and Community Leadership        51   How much will it cost?
                                                     27   Engineering, Forestry, and      52   Visas and insurance
                                                          Product Design
                                                     32   Health and Sport
Rainbow Diversity Support                            36
                                                     39
                                                          Law
                                                          Science
                                                                                          Live — Learn — Thrive
                                                                                          54 Support services
                                                                                          56 Where will I live?
UC is proud to partner with Ngāi Tūāhuriri and                                            57 Next steps
Ngāi Tahu to uphold the mana and aspirations
of mana whenua.

Information is correct at the time of print but is
subject to change.
University of Canterbury - 2024/25 International Prospectus - Christchurch | New Zealand
Nau mai, haere mai,                   UC is a special place to study and
Welcome to Te Whare                   live; located in New Zealand’s
                                      second largest city, Christchurch,
Wānanga o Waitaha                     we have a park-like campus with
University of Canterbury              the Ōtākāro Avon River meandering
As you decide where to invest your    through. You will also find affordable
energy for your academic goals        housing, a student government that
and future career, I am pleased you   looks after your interests, and the
are considering the University of     largest number of student clubs of
Canterbury. UC is the second          any New Zealand university.
oldest university in Aotearoa         Christchurch the gateway to the
New Zealand and we celebrated         South Island’s spectacular and
our 150th anniversary in 2023.        unique geography; you can surf,
We are ranked in the top 2% of        ski, walk, or bike, with beaches and
                                                                               We look forward to being part of
universities and top 100 globally     mountains only 90 minutes apart,
                                                                               your journey.
in the THE and QS sustainability      and explore food, culture, and more.
rankings. UC is committed to          Create lifelong friends and build
ensuring the inclusion of Māori       the next steps of your career
(our Indigenous peoples) and their    with us. Experience kotahitanga
knowledge and worldviews. We also     (togetherness), manaakitanga
have more than 100 nationalities                                               Cheryl de la Rey
                                      (caring for one another) and             Tumu Whakarae | Vice-Chancellor
represented through our               whanaungatanga (relationship/
international student community,      kinship) in a university where people
thus creating a welcoming and         really matter.
diverse environment.

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The Clock Tower, Canterbury College, c. 1877
                                                                                                   Macmillan Brown Library image 4770

About University
of Canterbury (UC)
Established in 1873 as                         For the first 100 years, the University was
                                               situated in the centre of Christchurch (now
Canterbury College, the                        the Arts Centre), but moved to its current
University of Canterbury                       location in 1975. We are currently located
was the second university                      in a spacious, purpose-built 76-hectare
                                               site in the suburb of Ilam — like a little city
established in Aotearoa                        between the sea and the mountains.
New Zealand. UC was set                        The ‘new’ campus has a central complex
up differently from many                       of libraries, lecture theatres, laboratories,     “University is an
universities of the time:
                                               and student accommodation surrounded
                                               by playing fields, a river, and the renowned       important stage of growth
women were admitted                            Ilam Gardens.                                      in your life – make the
right from the start.                          It also has the most extensive network of          most out of it!”
                                               research field stations of any university
Canterbury College was renamed                 in Aotearoa, including Kaikōura, Cass,
Canterbury University College in 1933 before   Westport, Harihari (South Westland),              Chanya
becoming the University of Canterbury (UC)                                                       Thailand
                                               Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier                    Master of Business Information Systems
in 1957.                                       astronomical research facility at Mount           Marketing Lead, Virtual Medical Coaching Ltd
                                               John in Tekapo, the sub-Antarctic Snares
                                               Islands, Antarctica, and Nigeria.

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University of Canterbury - 2024/25 International Prospectus - Christchurch | New Zealand
Legends of UC
                    From scientists, former prime ministers,         Dame Ngaio Marsh and Rita Angus,
                    journalists, artists to entrepreneurs, many      graduates of UC, are important artists.
                    legends have graduated from UC.                  Dame Ngaio is known as a “Queen of
                    Many of the buildings on campus are              Crime” novelist and an actor; and Rita, a
                    named after accomplished graduates               pioneer of modern painting known for
                    such as Ernest Rutherford, the first person      showcasing her love of humanity in her art.
                    to split an atom and Nobel Prize winner;         Inspired by Dame Ngaio Marsh is UC alum
                    Beatrice Tinsley, known as the ‘Queen of the     Sam Neill. You would recognise him from
                    Cosmos’ and has a mountain named after           the original Jurassic Park movies and many
                    her; one of the greatest philosophers of         other big Hollywood projects.
                    the 20th century Karl Popper; physicist and      Anthony Wilding, former world no. 1 tennis
                    electrical engineer Jack Erskine, after whom     player and winner of 11 Grand Slam titles,
Ernest Rutherford   UC’s Erskine Fellowship is named after; Elsie    was considered to be the world’s first tennis
                    Locke, a writer and historian who fought         superstar. He was killed in action during
                    for women’s rights, nuclear disarmament,         World War I.
                    social justice, and the environment long
                                                                     Besides our legends, we have other notable
Beatrice Tinsley
                    before these causes became popular.
                                                                     alumni from the 21st century, including
                    Other well-known graduates include               recent graduates.
                    leader and politician Sir Āpirana Ngata
                                                                     canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/our-alumni
                    (Ngāti Porou), a contemporary of Ernest
                    Rutherford, who became the first Māori
                    graduate from a New Zealand university.
                    Portraits of the two legends are on
                    New Zealand’s $100 and $50 notes respectively.

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Source:
ChristchurchNZ

 Why Aotearoa New Zealand?
 As an international student, you will experience all                                  NEW ZEALAND IS…
 that Aotearoa New Zealand has to offer, from
 breathtaking landscapes to dynamic cities, and                                               South Island is ranked
 unlimited outdoor adventure.                                                           1st   best place in the world
                                                                                              to visit*

                                                                                       2nd    most peaceful
                                                                                              country**

                                                                                       11th   in the world for
                                                                                              natural environment^

                                                                      Source:
                                                                      ChristchurchNZ
                                                                                       18th   in the world
                                                                                              for education^
 *
   US News & World Report, 2022.
 **
   Global Peace Index, 2022.
 ^ Legatum Prosperity Index, 2021.

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University of Canterbury - 2024/25 International Prospectus - Christchurch | New Zealand
Marlborough                                                                   Auckland

Mt Hutt ski field

                      Kaikōura

Franz Josef Glacier

                      Hanmer Springs

Queenstown

Milford Sound                                                                                        Wellington

                                                                Ōtautahi Christchurch

                                                                City Centre                           Parks and recreation

   Akaroa                   Shopping                            Sumner Beach                          Activity on campus

                                 Akaroa image from Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism. Christchurch photos courtesy www.christchurchnz.com

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Source:
                                                                                                    ChristchurchNZ

                                                                                                            489,000
                                                                                                            Population of Christchurch

Source:
ChristchurchNZ

                                                                                                CHRISTCHURCH IS…
Why Ōtautahi
Christchurch?                                                                                       2nd                  largest city in
                                                                                                                         New Zealand

Ōtautahi Christchurch is                        • to innovation and recreation

Aotearoa New Zealand’s
                                                                                                    11%                  cheaper than
                                                • to serendipity and wonder
                                                                                                                         Wellington to live*
most affordable major                           • to the future the world wants,
                                                  needs, craves.
city. It is in the iwi region                   To wellbeing. To harmony. To a balanced life.
of Ngāi Tahu, is the largest
city in the South Island,                       What sets Ōtautahi
and the second largest in                       Christchurch apart?                                 15%                  cheaper than
                                                                                                                         Auckland to live*

the country.                                    You are in a city teeming with
                                                entrepreneurial spirit — for future‑focused,
Ōtautahi Christchurch has transformed           sustainable businesses and people who
itself into one of the world’s most modern      want to do things differently.                                           largest inner
and sustainable cities, through its strong
partnership with Ngāi Tūāhuriri as mana
                                                You will find:
                                                • New infrastructure
                                                                                                       #1                city park in the
                                                                                                                         southern hemisphere
whenua. Mana whenua refers to the mana
(authority) held by the local hapū or iwi       • Low traffic congestion
(tribe) over the land or particular area.       • Favourable rent-income ratio
The landscape now includes many cultural        • Affordable housing
narratives of the region in its city streets,   • A collaborative, innovative community
spaces, and buildings.
                                                • A strong education sector
Christchurch is a city that makes time
and space for play, because play, all kinds     • Social enterprise
of play, takes us to the path leading           • Meaningful work and balanced lifestyle.       *
                                                                                                    christchurchnz.com
everywhere we want to go:
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Digital City                                   Future Growth Industries
                                           Ōtautahi Christchurch leads the way in
                                           innovation, research, and technology, and      Sectors with global growth opportunity
                                           is home to the country’s 2nd largest tech      Sectors where Canterbury has a competitive
                                           sector. Our graduates are highly sought        advantage, opportunity of scale, and value
                                           after and we have an increasing skill          chain collaboration.
                                           shortage in this sector.                       • Aerospace and Future Transport​
                                           The Canterbury economy is growing at a         • High Tech Services​
                                           higher rate than the national average. We
                                           have a current and long-term skills shortage   • Health Tech and Resilient Communities​
                                           of over 50,000 workers by 2030.                • Food, Fibre, and Agritech.

“New Zealand offers
 a great learning
 environment with a
 beautiful surrounding
that can help keep
 minds relaxed.”
Syaida
Malaysia
Master of Applied Data Science
Tourism Economic Analyst, ChristchurchNZ

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UNIQUE
                                                                               LOCATION
                                                                          UC is a well situated campus —
                                                                         while still remaining distinct from
                                                                         the rest of Christchurch — so it is
                                                                          easy to get around, whether you
Source:
ChristchurchNZ                                                            walk, bike, ride the bus, or drive.

Life in Christchurch
In Christchurch, there’s always a way for students to be part of
something exciting — home to multinationals and future growth
industries: aerospace and future transport, health tech and resilient
communities, food and agritech, and IT.

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1. UC campus                    5. Westfield shopping mall           8. Beach
                                   5-minute drive from UC               20-minute drive from UC
2. University of Canterbury
   Student Association (UCSA)   6. Central business district         9. Airport
                                   (CBD)                                10-minute drive from UC
3. UC accommodation                10-minute drive from UC
                                                                     10. UC sports field
4. Asian supermarket            7. Port Hills
   and restaurants                 20-minute drive from UC
   15-minute walk from UC

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Why UC?

A world-recognised university                               UC has 6 faculties and                                              MORE
                   The University of                        1 business school
                   Canterbury cultivates                    •   Arts | Toi Tangata
                   curious students and
                   delivers creative and
                                                            •
                                                            •
                                                                Education | Ako
                                                                Engineering | Pūhanga
                                                                                                                                            60+                                Partner
                                                                                                                                                                               Universities
                   innovative research for
                                                            •   Law | Ture
                   the benefit of both local
                   and global communities.                  •   Health | Oranga

                                                                                                                                    3000+
Our academic leaders explore their fields                   •   Science | Pūtaiao                                                                                              Employer
of expertise with integrity and vigour,                     •   UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga                                                                            Connections
encourage conversations and challenges,
and share their discoveries to create better
outcomes for everyone.                                      Triple crown accredited Business School:
                                                                                                                                                                               in New
                                                                                                                                           2nd                                 Zealand for
                                                                                                                                                                               Employability

                                                                                                                                            35+                                Research
                                                                                                                                                                               Centres

International Partnerships                                course with your fellow UC classmates, our                            qualification in their home country and
                                                          international connections mean there’s                                then complete it at UC through articulation
UC works closely with universities around
                                                          something for everyone.                                               agreements and dual degree programmes.
the world to provide global opportunities
to our students. Whether it is a semester                 We also provide opportunities for                                     We have partnerships with more than 100
abroad at one of our exchange partners,                   international students from partner                                   institutions around the globe.
or taking part in an international short                  institutions to study part of their                                   canterbury.ac.nz/engage/partnerships

                                                                                               Lund University
                                                                 University of Cambridge     University of Copenhagen
 University of British Columbia                            University of Nottingham
                                                               University of Oxford   University College London
   University of Washington
 University of California, Berkeley                                                                                                 Peking University      Yonsei University
                                      Purdue University
                                                                                                                                 Tsinghua University
                                          University of North Carolina                                                                                                    Waseda University
                                          at Chapel Hill

                                                                                                                         University of Hong Kong
                                                                                                                         Mahidol University

                                                                                                              National University of Singapore

                                                                                              Stellenbosch University                            University of Adelaide

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                                                                                                          RESEARCH
                                                                                                           CENTRES

Modern facilities                             Cutting-edge research
There are a range of facilities to support    UC has a raft of cutting-edge research
your study at UC:                             facilities, including:
• over 1.9 million research items in UC’s     • Biomolecular Interaction Centre
  three libraries                             • Gateway Antarctica: Centre for Antarctic
• computer suites that are open 24–7            Studies and Research
• modern lecture theatres and innovative      • Human Interface Technology Laboratory
  learning hubs                                 (HITLabNZ)
• online portal and interactive resources     • MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced
• well-equipped laboratories, including the     Materials and Nanotechnology
  Canterbury Engineering the Future (CETF)    • New Zealand Institute of Language,
  precinct and the Rutherford Regional          Brain and Behaviour
  Science and Innovation Centre (RRSIC).      • NZi3
                                              • Social Science Research Centre
Hands-on experience
                                              • Waterways Centre for
                                                                                            “I chose to study at UC
Many of our courses offer workplace             Freshwater Management.                       because I want to find a
internships, community engagement,
and access to world-class field stations
                                              The University operates field stations in      place to figure out what’s
like Cass field station and the Mount
                                              Cass, Westport, Harihari, the
                                              sub-Antarctic Snares Islands, and
                                                                                             for me in the future. I
John observatory.
                                              Antarctica; and Aotearoa New Zealand’s        wanted to be studying at a
World-class academics
                                              premier astronomical research facility at      place that allows a good
                                                                                             degree of freedom but
                                              Mount John, famous for its clear
UC’s academic staff are well known in their   southern skies.
fields and often write the textbooks you      These facilities mean that UC offers           provides all the necessary
will study. We also bring in academics from   research opportunities in the field that no    support I need.”
universities around the world, including      other New Zealand university can match.
Oxford and Cambridge, via our staff
exchange programme.                                                                         Vincent
                                                                                            Indonesia
                                                                                            Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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What can I study at UC?
MORE
Arts
At UC, you will find an
                                                                                                  40                 Arts subjects offered

academically vibrant                                PACE Internship
and culturally diverse                              The PACE Internship programme
                                                    offers unique Work integrated
environment.
With many critical research centres and over
                                                    Learning (WIL) and practical
                                                    learning with local organisations
                                                    and workplaces.
                                                                                                100                  Top 100 in the world
                                                                                                                     for Linguistics*
40 subjects spanning the humanities, social
science, languages, and creative arts, UC Arts
is the place to broaden your perspective and
gain an outstanding education.                                                                                       Top 200 in

                                                                                                200                  Political Science
                                                                                                                     and International
                                                                                                                     Relations*
                                                 “UC and NZ is a good place
                                                 to learn about media for
                                                  many reasons. Importantly,                                         Top 250 in
                                                  people are very kind, not
                                                 just inside of the campus
                                                                                                250                  Communication and
                                                                                                                     Media Studies*

                                                  but also outside.”
                                                                                           *
                                                                                               QS World University Rankings by subject 2023.
                                                 Shotaro
                                                 Japan
                                                 Bachelor of Arts
                                                 in Media and Communication, and Chinese
                                                 TV Tokyo Broadcaster

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Undergraduate                                    Bachelor of Arts – Major/minor pathway example degree structure
Bachelor of Arts offers two pathways:            Year 1
                                                 ARTS102 or ARTS102 or
                                                 MAOR165 or MAOR165 or                            100            100                        100               100        100           100
                                                                                                 Level          Level                      Level             Level      Level         Level
Bachelor of Arts (major and minor)                WRIT101    WRIT101

                                                 Year 2
  Subjects
                                                    200                              200          200            200                        200               200        200           100
                                                   Level                            Level        Level          Level                      Level             Level      Level         Level
 Anthropology

 Art History and Theory                          Year 3
                                                    300                              300          300            300                        300               300        200           200
 Chinese                                           Level                            Level        Level          Level                      Level             Level      Level         Level

 Cinema Studies                                           Compulsory                         Major            Minor                     Other Arts             Courses from Arts
                                                          courses                            courses          courses                   courses                or other degrees
 Classics                                        Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
                                                 This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
 Cultural Studies                                www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

 Digital Humanities                              Bachelor of Arts – Specialisation pathway example degree structure
 Economics                                       Year 1
                                                 ARTS102 or ARTS102 or
                                                                                                  100            100                        100               100        100           100
 Education                                       MAOR165 or MAOR165 or
                                                                                                 Level          Level                      Level             Level      Level         Level
                                                  WRIT101    WRIT101

 English                                         Year 2
 English Language                                   200                              200          200            200                        200               200        200           100
                                                   Level                            Level        Level          Level                      Level             Level      Level         Level
 European and European Union Studies
                                                 Year 3
 French                                             300                              300          300            300                        300               300        200           200
                                                   Level                            Level        Level          Level                      Level             Level      Level         Level
 Geography
                                                          Compulsory                         Specialisation        Courses from Arts
 German                                                   courses                            courses               or other degrees

                                                 Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
 History                                         This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                 www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
 Human Services
                                                 Bachelor of Arts (specialisation)
 Japanese
                                                   Specialisations
 Linguistics
                                                  Creative Industries and Contemporary Practice                                                       Language, Brain and Behaviour
 Māori and Indigenous Studies
                                                  Cultural Heritage                                                                                   Philosophy, Politics and Economics
 Mathematics
                                                  Global Societies and Cultures                                                                       Society, Diversity and Change
 Media and Communication
                                                  International Affairs
 Music

 Philosophy                                      Find out more at
                                                 canterbury.ac.nz/arts/qualifications-and-courses/ba-specialisations
 Political Science and International Relations

 Professional and Community Engagement             2024                                                                 2024
                                                   Toi me te                                                            Ahumahi
 Psychology                                        Hapori                                                               Auaha
 Russian                                           Arts and the                                                         Creative
                                                   Community                                                            Industries
 Sociology

 Spanish

 Statistics

 Te Reo Māori                                      Bachelor of:
                                                   Arts
                                                   Communication                                                        Bachelor of:
                                                   Social and Environmental Sustainability                              Digital Screen with Honours
                                                   Social Work with Honours                                             Fine Arts
                                                   Youth and Community Leadership                                       Music

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Bachelor of Social and                               Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability– example degree structure
Environmental Sustainability                        Year 1
                                                        SENS       ENVR         MAOR          WRIT         ARTS102         100         100             100
The only undergraduate degree in                                                                              or
                                                         101        101          108          101          STAT101        Level       Level           Level
New Zealand that focuses on all areas of
sustainability from social to economic              Year 2
to environmental. Majors include:                       SENS         200          200          200           200           200         200             100
                                                         201        Level        Level        Level         Level         Level       Level           Level
• Environmental Policy, Governance
  and Social Justice                                Year 3
• Sustainable Business, Enterprise                           SENS                PACE          300           300           300         300             200
  and Economics                                               301              295 or 395     Level         Level         Level       Level           Level

• Social Action, Community                               Compulsory         Major           Courses from Arts
                                                         courses            courses         or other degrees
  and Global Development
                                                     Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
• Indigenous Knowledge
                                                     This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
  and Sustainable Partnerships.                      www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Undergraduate programmes
  Qualification                                                          Intakes                 Duration           Points            Cost per year (120 points)

  Bachelor of Arts (Major/minors)                                        Feb or July             3 years            360               $32,313

  Bachelor of Arts (Specialisations)

  Bachelor of Communication                                              Feb or July             3 years            360               $32,200

  Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours                                Feb                     4 years            360               $38,900

  Bachelor of Fine Arts                                                  Feb                     4 years            480               $35,875

  Bachelor of Music                                                      Feb or July             3 years            360               $36,588

  Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability                    Feb or July             3 years            360               $33,975

  Bachelor of Social Work with Honours                                   Feb                     4 years            480               $32,313

Graduate and Postgraduate programmes

  Qualification               Description                                                                    Intake          Duration           Points        Tuition
                                                                                                                                                              fees

  Bachelor of Arts            More than 25 subjects are available to study and you can                       Feb or          1 year             120           $32,313
  with Honours                complete your own research as well as taught electives. (C+R)                  July

  Graduate Diploma            If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a subject other than the Arts,              Feb or          1 year             120           $31,600
  in Arts                     the Graduate Diploma provides a pathway into postgraduate                      July
                              qualifications in Arts. (C)

  Postgraduate Diploma        This Diploma is ideal for graduates wishing to undertake advanced              Feb or          1 year             120           $30,900
  in Arts                     study in humanities or social sciences. It offers pathways to other            July
                              postgraduate study opportunities. (C)

  Postgraduate Diploma        This Diploma teaches you advanced language, cultural, and                      Feb             12-18              180           $30,900
  in Translation and          communication skills to work as professional interpreters and                                  months
  Interpreting                translators. (C)

  Master of Arts              This degree is completed by coursework and dissertation.                       Feb             18                 180           $53,100
                              Prerequisites vary between programmes, but normally good grades                                months
                              in 300-level courses in the subject concerned are required. (C+R)

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Qualification                   Description                                                                   Intake   Duration    Points   Tuition
                                                                                                                                               fees

   Master of Arts (Thesis)         This degree consists of a thesis in a chosen subject. Prerequisites           Start    1–2 years   120      $35,400
                                   vary between programmes, but normally good grades in an                       of any
                                   Honours degree in the subject concerned are required. (R)                     month

   Master of Fine Arts             This degree comprises a submission of work in one of Film,                    Feb      1 year      120      $40,600
                                   Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, or Sculpture. A Bachelor of
                                   Fine Arts degree with Honours is required for entry. (R)

   Master of Applied               Learn the advanced language, cultural, and communication skills               Feb      12–18       180      $46,350
   Translation and                 you need to work as professional interpreters and translators. (C)                     months
   Interpreting

   Master of European              This degree is unique in Australasia. It looks at the European                Feb or   12–18       180      $46,350
   Union Studies                   Union in the global context, with special focus on the Asia-Pacific           July     months
                                   region and EU–NZ relations. (C+R)

   Master of International         The MIRAD is perfect for students interested in careers in foreign            Feb      12–18       180      $46,350
   Relations and Diplomacy         affairs or inter-state coordination. (C+R)                                             months

   Master of Linguistics           Offers specialist courses in linguistic analysis as well as a significant     Feb      1 year      180      $46,350
                                   research component. Graduates will gain a special awareness and
                                   appreciation of the linguistic situation in Aotearoa and the Pacific. (C+R)

   Master of Music                Follows the MusB(Hons) and may be taken in Composition or                      Start    1 year      120      $40,600
                                  Performance to an advanced technical level. (R)                                of any
                                                                                                                 month

   Master of Policy               A professional capstone qualification in policy analysis and                   Feb      12–18       180      $46,350
   and Governance                 strategic decision making, this degree will provide training for                        months
                                  those wishing to progress in local, regional, national, and third
                                  sector/not-for-profit roles. (C+R)

   Master of Social Work          Students with an approved social science degree can                            Feb      2 years     240      $30,900
   (Applied)                      complete a recognised professional qualification over two                                                    per 120
                                  years. The programmes can be completed on a part-time basis,                                                 points
                                  which offers some flexibility to those with family or
                                  employment commitments. (C+R)

   Master of Strategic            This degree will allow you to develop an understanding of                      Feb      12–18       180      $46,350
   Communication                  communication in complex media environments. Learn media                                months
                                  writing, analytics, and workplace research methods. (C+R)

   Master of Writing              The MWRIT offers a thorough grounding in the skills common                     Feb or   12–18       180      $46,350
                                  to all genres of writing — creative, professional, technical, and              July     months
                                  academic — while also allowing you to deepen your knowledge
                                  and ability in one or more genre. (C+R)

   Doctor of Musical Arts         The Doctor of Musical Arts is aimed at those wishing to undertake              Start    3 years     360      $40,600
                                  advanced research in music composition or performance. (R)                     of any                        per 120
                                                                                                                 month                         points

   Doctor of Philosophy           The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis. (R)                 Start    3–4 years   360      $7,623–
                                                                                                                 of any                        8.340
                                                                                                                 month                         per 120
                                                                                                                                               points

Please visit canterbury.ac.nz for the full list of qualifications offered and the indicative international tuition fees at
canterbury.ac.nz/international/whyuc/how-much-does-it-cost
(C) = coursework qualification; (R) = research qualification; (C+R) = coursework plus research qualification.

Please note: All qualification fees are subject to change. See the latest fees at canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/fees

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Bachelor of Digital Screen
with Honours

Be part of the exciting                         Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours – example degree structure
transformation in the                           Year 1

digital screen industry!
                                                  DISC         DISC        PROD         PROD         PROD          MUSA          100          100
                                                  101          102          110          121          142           125         Level        Level

The digital screen sector is rapidly growing,   Year 2
in areas such as virtual production, 3D           DISC          200          200          200          200          200          200          100
                                                  201          Level        Level        Level        Level        Level        Level        Level
storytelling, virtual and augmented reality,
and more. UC’s Bachelor of Digital Screen       Year 3
with Honours is an applied, four-year             DISC                DISC                300          300          300       200 or 300 200 or 300
degree with a key focus on storytelling,          301                 380                Level        Level        Level        Level      Level
whether it is with words, still or moving       Year 3
images, animated graphics, or sound.              DISC         DISC                                           DISC
During your degree, you will work on              401          402                                            403
collaborative projects with other students
                                                    Compulsory         Major          Courses from Arts
to build a portfolio of work to give you a          courses            courses        or other degrees
headstart in your career.                       Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
You will have access to high-tech facilities    This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
and industry standard tools. Including
                                                 Majors                                                    Career pathways
editing suites, motion capture studio, and
digital filmmaking technology.                                                                             As a succesful graduate of the Bachelor of
                                                 Animation
                                                                                                           Digital Screen with Honours, you will finish
The Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
                                                 Cinematic Arts                                            your study with a portfolio of work to show
will equip you with the core foundations
                                                                                                           future employers. Career options include:
required to join the film and game industry!     Game Arts
                                                                                                           • Game Engine Programmer
canterbury.ac.nz/study/qualifications-and-
                                                 Game Development                                          • Automation Engineer
courses/bachelors-degrees/bachelor-of-
digital-screen-with-honours                      Screen Sound                                              • Film Producer
                                                 Screenwriting                                             • Character Animator
                                                                                                           • Screenwriter
                                                 Indigenous Narrative (minor only)
                                                                                                           • Sound Engineer.

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UCE
                                                                                                         UC Centre of Entrepreneurship
                                                                                                          (UCE) provides a dedicated,
                                                                                                       student-focused space where ideas
                                                                                                          and innovation can flourish.

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Business                                                                                                               of business schools

UC Business School                              Practical learning
                                                                                                     1%                that holds the ‘Triple
                                                                                                                       Crown’ accreditation

offers you the opportunity                      You will be able to participate in business
to gain internationally
                                                challenges with real-life cases for local
                                                organisations, or create a startup
recognised qualifications
with courses underpinned
                                                with the support of the UC Centre for
                                                Entrepreneurship. Project-based courses             250                Top 250 in the world
                                                                                                                       for Management*
                                                and internships will let you connect with
by research in a vibrant                        businesses and other organisations.
learning environment.                           Competitions and inter-university business
                                                challenges develop your entrepreneurial,                               Top 250 in the

Global experiences
                                                project management, and teamwork skills.
                                                                                                    250                world for Business
                                                                                                                       and Economics**
UC Business School offers many                  Support
opportunities for international experiences,
                                                                                              *
                                                                                                   QS subject rankings, 2023.
                                                UC Business School supports international     **
                                                                                                   Times Higher Education (THE), 2023.
like spending a semester abroad at one of
                                                students by offering personalised support,
our partner universities through the UC
                                                and tailored programmes designed to help
Global Exchange programme, participating
                                                students build connections and succeed
in an overseas study tour or short course, or
                                                academically and professionally.
joining a virtual or on-campus experience.
canterbury.ac.nz
/business/global-opportunities

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Undergraduate                                Bachelor of Commerce – example degree structure
                                             Year 1
Bachelor of Commerce                           ACCT        ECON          INFO        MGMT          STAT           100        100           100
                                                102         104           123         100           101          Level      Level         Level
Customise your degree by combining majors
and minors in commerce and non-commerce      Year 2
subjects to suit your goals and interests.     BSNS          200          200          200          200           100        200           200
                                                201         Level        Level        Level        Level         Level      Level         Level
 Majors
                                             Year 3
 Accounting                                    BSNS          300          300          300          300           200        300           300         200
                                                299         Level        Level        Level        Level         Level      Level         Level       Level
 Economics
                                                 Zero-points,              Compulsory         Other Commerce        Courses from Commerce
 Finance                                         zero-fees courses         courses            courses               or other degrees

                                             Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
 Human Resource Management                   This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                             www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
 Information Systems
 International Business                      Summer Micro-Internships                                   Get social with UC Business
                                             The Summer Micro-Internship programme                      Follow the official UC Business School
 Management
                                             is designed to provide real-world experience               social media channels for all the latest
 Marketing                                   to UC Business School students, while                      from students and staff, and join the
                                             at the same time enabling Canterbury                       conversation using #ucbusiness.
 Operations and Supply Chain Management      businesses interested in overseas                          Engage with other students
 Strategy and Entrepreneurship               expansion to benefit from their unique                     and find out more about
                                             knowledge and expertise.                                   student life at UC. Follow
 Taxation and Accounting                     canterbury.ac.nz/business/international-                   ucnz.life on Instagram for
 Tourism Marketing and Management            students/summer-micro-internships                          student stories.

 Possible Minors

 Business Analytics                             Trading Room
 Business and Sustainability                    UC Business School’s Trading Room gives you a real-world trading environment with
                                                a live market and stock data feed, and simulation tools for trading.
 Economics
 Entrepreneurship
                                                                                                       “UC was the choice of my
 Taxation                                                                                               studies in light of the
 Minors from other degrees                                                                             Triple-Crown
                                                                                                        accreditation of its
  2024                                                                                                 Business school. This
  Umanga                                                                                                means that my degree is
  Business                                                                                              recognised by the
                                                                                                        international community.”

                                                                                                        Nathaniel
                                                                                                        Singapore
                                                                                                        Bachelor of Commerce in Management
                                                                                                        Advisor, ADV Risk Consulting, KPMG
  Bachelor of Commerce

Undergraduate programme
  Qualification                                                  Intakes                 Duration          Total Points         Tuition fees per year
                                                                                                                                (120 points)

  Bachelor of Commerce                                           Feb or July             3 years           360                  $35,100

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Postgraduate programmes                         Conversion programmes                               Executive programmes
As a postgraduate student at UC Business        • Postgraduate Diploma in Business                  • Master of Business Administration
School, you will interact closely with            Information Systems                               • Postgraduate Diploma in
supervisors and lecturers, plus have the        • Postgraduate Diploma in Business                    Business Administration.
opportunity to engage with guest lectures
                                                • Master of Business – Marketing,
and presentations by business leaders,                                                              Research programmes
                                                  Management, Financial Management
innovators, and entrepreneurs.
                                                • Master of Business Information Systems.           • Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
Our options are developed to support both
                                                                                                    • Master of Commerce
students with a commerce degree and
those from other areas of study.
                                                Professional programmes                             • Doctor of Philosophy.
                                                • Master of Professional Accounting
                                                  (No background in Accounting required)
                                                • Master of Applied Economics and Finance.

Graduate and Postgraduate programmes
  Qualification           Description                                                             Intake    Duration     Points    Tuition
                                                                                                                                   fees

  Bachelor of Commerce    Further your expertise in your chosen major, and explore specialist     Feb       1 year       120       $35,100
  with Honours            topics that can lead to entry to master’s programmes by thesis. (C+R)

  Graduate Diploma        Complete advanced undergraduate commerce courses in a new               Feb or    1 year       120       $34,000
  in Commerce             subject area and transition to research-based postgraduate              July
                          study. (C)

  Postgraduate Diploma    Gain knowledge and skills that you can apply to graduate positions      Feb or    1 year       120       $35,000
  in Business             across a wide range of industries. It is a pathway qualification to     July
                          the Master of Business or Master of Professional Accounting. (C)

  Postgraduate            The diploma includes eight core courses from the Master of              Feb or    1 year       120       $39,000
  Diploma in Business     Business Administration programme. Transfer to the Master of            Sept
  Administration          Business Administration is available for those students who
                          complete the PGDipBA with a B average or higher. (C)

  Postgraduate            Gain skills leading to roles in information systems-related             Feb or    1 year       120       $35,000
  Diploma in Business     industries. It is a pathway into the Master of Business Information     July
  Information Systems     Systems. (C)

  Postgraduate Diploma    This qualification allows you to further explore Information            Feb or    1 year       120       $35,000
  in Information and      Systems either to deepen your knowledge in the area or to               July
  Systems Technology      prepare yourself for further research in this area. (C)

                                                “I first came to UC as a part of my university exchange
                                                programme; before I arrived in New Zealand, I was
                                                able to meet UC representatives at my home university
                                                that helped my decision.”

                                                Mia
                                                China
                                                Master of Applied Finance and Economics
                                                Private Wealth Assistant,
                                                Craigs Investment Partners

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Qualification                   Description                                                                  Intake    Duration      Points    Tuition
                                                                                                                                                  fees

   Master of Applied               This is a master’s degree in both Finance and Economics. You                 Jan       12–13         180       $52,500
   Finance and                     will take coursework in both subjects, followed by a practical                         months
   Economics                       course. (C)

   Master of Business              The Master of Business Administration offers a chance to upskill,            Feb,      16            180       $58,500
   Administration                  make a career change, and gain relevant business connections                 May, or   months
                                   and experiences. You will take compulsory and elective courses as            Sept
                                   well as a consulting project. There are also opportunities to attend
                                   seminars, guest lectures, and networking events. (C)

   Master of Business              Take advantage of the demand for "tech-savvy" business                       Feb       16            180       $52,500
   Information Systems             graduates. Combining business studies with information systems,              or July   months
                                   this qualification is designed to equip you with the specialist
                                   knowledge and skills to manage technology-driven innovation
                                   in business. (C)

   Master of Professional          As a conversion taught master’s, this qualification will give                Feb       21–23         240       $70,000
   Accounting                      you the skills and knowledge to be an accountant. Leads to                   or July   months
                                   provisional membership of professional bodies such as Chartered
                                   Accountants Australia and New Zealand. (C)

   Master of Business              The Master of Business explores business basics as well as a                 Feb or    16            180       $52,500
                                   specialist major focus in Financial Management, Management,                  July      months
                                   or Marketing. It also includes project opportunities through our
                                   industry contacts. (C)

   Master of Commerce              Comprised of taught coursework and complemented by thesis or                 Feb       12–18         180       $52,500
                                   research project. (C+R)                                                                months

   Doctor of Philosophy           The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis. (R)                Start     3–4 years     360       $7,980–
   (PhD)                                                                                                        of any                            8.205
                                                                                                                month                             per 120
                                                                                                                                                  points

(C) = coursework qualification; (R) = research qualification; (C+R) = coursework plus research qualification.
Please visit canterbury.ac.nz for the full list of qualifications offered and the indicative international tuition fees at
canterbury.ac.nz/international/whyuc/how-much-does-it-cost

                                                           “I enjoyed how the entire programme was just not
                                                            classroom based and involved working on case studies,
                                                            real-life business situations, networking with current
                                                            industry professionals, and focused more on my overall
                                                            development and getting me ready to step into the
                                                            professional world.”

                                                            Abhinav
                                                            India
                                                            Master of Business Management
                                                            Domain Specialist (L2) – Planning and
                                                            Performance, Te Tari Taake | Inland Revenue

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UC Education has been training
                                                                                                           teaching and educational
                                                                                                             professionals for over

                                                                                                       135 YEARS

                                                                                             MORE
Education and
Teaching. Youth and                                                                               96%                 Employment rate for
                                                                                                                      education students*

Community Leadership
UC is committed to                         Learn from the best                                     250                Top 250 in the world
                                                                                                                      for Education**
excellence in teacher                      Our lecturers are national and global
education, educational
                                           leaders and we lead with Aotearoa
                                           New Zealand and international research on
studies, and youth and                     student engagement in learning;                                            CHCH101 students

community leadership. We                   education leadership and policy;
                                           development for teachers; children’s                    25k                have completed
                                                                                                                      25,000 hours of
will equip you to make a                   language and literacy learning; and                                        community service
positive difference in the                 culturally responsive practices, inclusitivity,
lives of children and adults,              and equity in education and e-learning.
                                                                                                                      weeks spent in
and their communities.                     Innovative teaching-learning
                                           environments
                                                                                                   1–7                schools for each
                                                                                                                      teaching placement

Practical learning                         Understand how digital technologies can           *
                                                                                                  Graduate destination survey, 2020.
As part of your learning experience at     be best used to create student-centred            **
                                                                                                  QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023
UC, you will undertake professional        practices that enhance student learning.
practical placements to build teaching
and management skills, and connect with
students and community.

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Undergraduate programmes                       Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning – example degree structure
                                               Year 1
Teacher Education                                 AKOT             AKOT        AKOA             100            100            100            100             100          100
                                                   100              101         161            Level          Level          Level          Level           Level        Level
We offer teacher education programmes at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels that     Year 2
allow you to apply to become a certified          AKOA             AKOA          200            200            200            200            200             200
teacher in New Zealand.                            261              262         Level          Level          Level          Level          Level           Level

Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning         Year 3
The Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning       AKOA              AKOA          300            300            300            300            300             300
                                                361or 363 362 or 364            Level          Level          Level          Level          Level           Level
has the following endorsements:
• Early Childhood Education                         Zero-points,                 Compulsory             Endorsement
                                                    zero-fees courses            courses                courses
• Primary Education.                           Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
These endorsements are internationally         This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                               www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
recognised, giving you options to work
abroad after graduating. Professional          Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) – typical diploma structure
placements and the opportunity to take         Year 1
te ao Māori courses in each endorsement          TEPI          TEPI         TEPP             TEPP      TECE          TECE         TECE          TECE          TECE       TECE
allows you to build bicultural knowledge         361           362           361              362       358           359          361           362           364        365
and competence in teaching practices.
                                                    Professional           Professional           Secondary Education
                                                    Studies                Practice               Endorsement
The programme meets the requirements to
apply for provisional teacher registration     Each small block represents a 15-point course.
with the Teaching Council of New Zealand.      This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                               www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Graduate diplomas                              Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning – example degree structure
We also have two graduate diploma options      Year 1
that can allow you to apply to become a            TEPI             TEPI            TEPI             TEPI            TEPP            TEPP                   Curriculum
certified teacher in New Zealand:                   313             314                315           316             313              314                    Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and
                                                    Professional        Professional           Courses towards Primary or
  Learning (Early Childhood)                        Studies             Practice               Secondary Teaching

• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and             Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
                                               This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
  Learning – endorsed in Primary or            www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
  Secondary education.
These are one-year, undergraduate
                                                                                                                  “I decided to study Early
programmes that are available if you                                                                               Childhood Education at
already have a bachelor's degree.See                                                                              UC because UC
application information at
canterbury.ac.nz/education                                                                                        Education is well known
/qualifications-and-courses                                                                                        both nationally and
/teacher-education/guide-to-applying
                                                                                                                   internationally for its
Applications                                                                                                       high-quality education
All applications for teaching qualifications                                                                       and outstanding lecturers.”
close on 31 October. Many of our teaching
qualifications have a limited capacity for                                                                          Stella
places and applications may close earlier if                                                                        China
this capacity has been reached.                                                                                     Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
                                                                                                                    (Early Childhood)
                                                                                                                    Early Childhood Teacher, Grow Active

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Youth and Community Leadership                  Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership – example degree structure
The Bachelor of Youth and Community             Year 1
                                                                             EDUC
Leadership build on UC’s reputation in            YACL        CHCH         101 or 102     100          100         100          100          100
youth-led social action and offers real-world      101         101        or POLS103     Level        Level       Level        Level        Level
leadership and project experience. Become       Year 2
an agile leader, connect for change, engage       YACL        EDUC        CULT202 or
                                                                                          200          200         200          200       100 or 200
                                                                           EDUC204
with the community, and do something               201         206        or INOV290     Level        Level       Level        Level        Level
that matters with this degree.
                                                Year 3
                                                        EDUC                YACL         YACL          300         300       200 or 300 200 or 300
                                                      302 or 339             301          302         Level       Level        Level      Level

                                                    Compulsory         Elective         Courses from Arts
                                                    courses            courses          or other degrees

                                                Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
                                                This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Postgraduate programmes                                                                                     “UC has helped me gain
UC Education offers a range of postgraduate                                                                  practical experience. It is
programmes including Postgraduate
Diploma programmes, Coursework (Taught                                                                       not just about learning
Master’s), Research Masters, PhD, and                                                                        educational theory, it has
Doctor of Education.
                                                                                                             also helped me
Some key areas of research and research
hubs include:                                                                                                understand what teaching
• A Better Start                                                                                             in real life is like.”
• Learning Environments
• Digital Education Futures Lab                                                                             Shauhrat
• Language and Literacy Research lab                                                                        India
                                                                                                            Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
• Teacher learning and Innovations in                                                                       (Secondary)
  Practice Research Hub
• UC Community Engagement Hub
• UC Child Wellbeing Research Institute
canterbury.ac.nz/education/qualifications-
and-courses/professional-development
canterbury.ac.nz/education/research

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Teacher qualifications

Undergraduate programmes
  Qualification                                                                               Intake   Duration       Points      Cost per
                                                                                                                                  year

  Ako: Bachelor of         Level 7 qualification.                                             Feb      3 years        360         $31,600
  Teaching and Learning

  Graduate Diploma in      Level 7 qualification.                                             Jan      1 year         150         $31,500
  Teaching and Learning
  (Early Childhood)

  Graduate Diploma in      Level 7 qualification. The endorsements are:                       Jan      1 year         150         $31,500
  Teaching and Learning    • Primary education
                           • Secondary education.
                           For the Secondary endorsement, students must have studied to
                           300-level in a secondary curriculum subject area.

Postgraduate programmes
  Qualification            Description                                                        Intake   Duration       Points      Tuition
                                                                                                                                  fees

  Postgraduate             This level 8 qualification consists of coursework and 80 days of   Jan      1 year         150         $38,625
  Diploma in Teaching      professional practice in schools. Special requirements apply if
  and Learning             English is not your first language. (C).
                           The endorsements are:
                           • Primary education
                           • Secondary education.
                           For the Secondary endorsement, students must have studied to
                           300 or 400-level in a secondary curriculum subject area.

  Master of Teaching       This level 9 qualification consists of coursework and 80 days of   Jan      13             180         $46,350
  and Learning             professional practice in schools. Special requirements apply if             months
                           English is not your first language. (C).                                    NOTE:
                           The endorsements are:                                                       MTchgLn is
                           • Primary education                                                         completed
                           • Secondary education.                                                      in January
                                                                                                       of the
                           For the Secondary endorsement, students must have studied to
                                                                                                       following
                           300 or 400-level in a secondary curriculum subject area.                    year.

Successful completion of one of the above teaching qualifications enables you to apply for teacher registration in New Zealand.

                                                    “I wish I could have had
                                                     more time as a student at
                                                    UC. It was such a time that
                                                    I would never forget.”

                                                    Quynh
                                                    Vietnam
                                                    Graduate Diploma in Teaching
                                                    and Learning (Primary)
                                                    Primary School teacher,
                                                    Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto

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Other Education degrees

Undergraduate programmes
   Qualification                                                                 Intakes                 Duration       Points               Cost per year

   Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership                                    Feb or July             3 years        360                  $32,938

Postgraduate programmes
   Qualification                   Description                                                                      Intake       Duration       Points       Tuition
                                                                                                                                                             fees

   Postgraduate Diploma            This diploma is designed to improve professional practice and                    Feb or       1 year         120          $35,400
   in Education                    examine critically significant issues in education. (C)                          July
                                   The degree can be endorsed in:
                                   • Digital Education Futures (Distance learning)
                                   • Inclusive and Special Education
                                   • Leadership (Distance learning)
                                   • Literacy
                                   • Teaching and Learning Languages
                                   • Tertiary Teaching (if already employed in tertiary teaching).

   Master of Education             This degree pathway can be completed by coursework alone or by                   Feb or       18             180          $53,100
                                   coursework and thesis. (C) or (C+R)                                              July         months
                                   The degree can be endorsed in:
                                   • Digital Education Futures (Distance learning)
                                   • Inclusive and Special Education
                                   • Leadership (Distance learning)
                                   • Literacy
                                   • Teaching and Learning Languages
                                   • Tertiary Teaching (if already employed in tertiary teaching).

   Master of Education             A thesis qualification that allows students to demonstrate                       First        1–2 years      120          $35,400
   (Thesis)                        advanced knowledge in their field of educational research; or                    day of
                                   30 points research methods and 90 points thesis. February or July                month
                                   intake for the research methods. (R)
                                   You must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (or
                                   equivalent) before being eligible to apply for this qualification.

   Master of Teaching              A professional qualification aimed at producing skilful English                  Feb or       1 year         180          $46,350
   English to Speakers of          language educators for a wide variety of educational settings. This              July
   Other Languages                 programme will give you the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to
                                   adapt to English language developments, as well as technological
                                   and pedagogical advances. (C)

   Doctor of Education             Aimed at Education professionals and other related fields. You                   1 March      4–6 Years      360          $35,400
                                   will synthesise theory and address questions of professional                                                              per 120
                                   practice while further developing your leadership capacities. It is                                                       points
                                   completed in 2 parts – Part I can only be completed part-time over
                                   2 years (R)

   Doctor of Philosophy            The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis. (R)                   First        3–4 years      360          $7,623
   (PhD)                                                                                                            day of                                   per 120
                                                                                                                    month                                    points

(C) = coursework qualification; (R) = research qualification; (C+R) = coursework plus research qualification.
Please visit canterbury.ac.nz for the full list of qualifications offered and the indicative international tuition fees at
canterbury.ac.nz/international/whyuc/how-much-does-it-cost

Please note: All qualification fees are subject to change. See the latest fees at canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/fees

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AOTEAROA
                                                                                   NEW ZEALAND’S
                                                                                      PREMIER
                                                                                     SCHOOL OF
                                                                                    ENGINEERING

                                                                            MORE
Engineering,
Forestry, and                                                                   11th                  in the world for
                                                                                                      Civil Engineering*

Product Design                                                                                        Top 100 – Civil

Founded in 1887 as the        As well as its elite ranking in Civil and
                                                                                100                   and Structural
                                                                                                      Engineering**
                              Structural Engineering, UC Engineering
first school of Engineering   offers innovative programmes tailored
in Aotearoa New Zealand,      to careers in the real world, with study                                hours of practical
UC Engineering is             options in different types of Engineering                               work are part of

internationally recognised
                              plus our unique qualifications in Global
                              Humanitarian Engineering, Forestry Science,
                                                                                800                   undergraduate
                                                                                                      engineering and
for excellence in teaching    and Product Design. UC has close links with                             forestry degrees
and research, and high        numerous local companies, which presents
                              the opportunity for students to work
calibre graduates.            alongside them and gain vital ‘on the job’                              state-of-the-art
                              experience as part of their study.
                                                                                $163M                 laboratories and
                                                                                                      teaching spaces
                                                                            *
                                                                               Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of
                                                                               Academic subjects 2022.
                                                                            **
                                                                               QS World University Rankings by subject 2023.

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Undergraduate programmes                            Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – example degree structure
                                                    Year 1
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours                    ENGR      ENGR          EMTH        EMTH            COSC          PHYS              100          100          100
                                                         100       101           118         119             131           101             Level        Level        Level
A UC Engineering degree is fully
accredited by Engineering NZ, meaning it            Year 2
is benchmarked with other engineering                   ENGR                               Engineering discipline courses
programmes worldwide. Our programme                      200
is internationally recognised — a ticket to a
                                                    Year 3
career that can take you around the world.
                                                        ENGR                               Engineering discipline courses
The first year is comprised of nine courses              200
— one fees-free course and eight courses
                                                    Year 4
which vary depending on which discipline
                                                        ENGR                               Engineering discipline courses
you want to specialise in. Your first year is            200
followed by three years of study in one of
the Engineering disciplines. Entry into the              Zero-points,             Compulsory            Engineering                  Other courses from Engineering or
                                                         zero-fees courses        courses               discipline courses           other subjects (depending on discipline)
disciplines is limited and based on your
performance in the first year(s).                   Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
                                                    This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
  Disciplines
                                                                                                                 “I was astonished by how
  Chemical and Process Engineering
  Minors: Bioprocess Engineering,
                                                                                                                 UC had taught me to apply
  Environmental Process Engineering,                                                                             what I learned to the
  Sustainable Energy Engineering                                                                                  industry”
  Civil Engineering
  Minors: Structural Engineering,
  Water and Environmental
  Systems Engineering                                                                                             Jacey
                                                                                                                  Thailand
  Computer Engineering                                                                                            Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
                                                                                                                  in Civil Engineering
  Minor: Communications and                                                                                       Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, Holmes ANZ
  Network Engineering
  Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  Minor: Power Engineering
                                                   Bachelor of Product Design                                     training world, you'll be equipped to work in
  Forest Engineering                                                                                              a range of occupations and industries.
                                                   A Bachelor of Product Design combines
  Mechanical Engineering                           design, science, engineering, and business
                                                                                                                     Majors
  Minors: Aerospace Engineering,                   studies. You'll gain the skills to design and
  Biomedical Engineering                           develop new products that solve problems                          Applied Immersive Game Design
                                                   for home, business, and industry.
  Mechatronics Engineering                                                                                           Chemical Formulation Design
                                                   From creating a kayak or phone app, to
  Software Engineering                             formulating medicinal products or a virtual                       Industrial Product Design

                                                    Bachelor of Product Design – example degree structure
                                                    Year 1
                                                                               PROD110      MATH or
                                                            PROD                  or         EMTH           MGMT              100           100          100
                                                             101               ENGR101      100 Level        100             Level         Level        Level

                                                    Year 2
                                                                                                                                                     MKTG100 or
                                                            PROD               PROD      PROD      PROD                       200           200      ECON104 or
                                                           200 Level          200 Level 200 Level 200 Level                  Level         Level      ACCT102

                                                    Year 3
                                                            PROD               PROD      PROD                 300             200       200 or 300 200 or 300
                                                           300 Level          300 Level 300 Level            Level           Level        Level1     Level1

                                                         Compulsory          Major
                                                         courses             courses

                                                    1
                                                     200 or 300-level courses from MGMT, MKTG, ECON, FINC, INOV, BSNS, or ACCT. If you have not already
                                                   completed MKTG100 then include at least 15 points of MKTG courses.
                                                   Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.

28      2024/2025 Whakatairanga Tāwāhi |           This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                International    Prospectus
                                                   www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Bachelor of Forestry Science                               Practical work is a key component of the                “The reason I chose UC is
                                                           degree with regular field trips and 90 days
Forestry Science is a professional degree
that prepares you for managing forest                      of work experience undertaken in the                    that I am able to study in
resources by combining core science                        forestry industry.                                       more detail the project
courses with management, commerce,                                                                                  management field. UC
                                                                                                                    helped me make a soft-
and technology.

Bachelor of Forestry Science – example degree structure                                                             landing. While studying
Year 1                                                                                                              construction management
 FORE
  111
             FORE
              131
                        FORE
                         141
                                    FORE
                                     151
                                                BIOL
                                                112
                                                            STAT
                                                             101
                                                                         100
                                                                        Level
                                                                                    100
                                                                                   Level                            at UC, I was able to learn
Year 2                                                                                                              about the construction
 FORE        FORE       FORE              FORE             FORE        FORE       FORE         SOIL                 industry situation in NZ,
                                                                                                                    and connect my prior
  200         205        215               218              219         222        224         203

Year 3
                                                                                    400
                                                                                                                    knowledge with NZ’s
                                                                                                                    codes and standards. It is
       FORE                   FORE                    FORE             FORE
        307                    316                     327              342        Level

Year 4                                                                                                             very helpful to me working
       FORE
        419
                        FORE
                         422
                                          FORE
                                           447
                                                             400
                                                            Level
                                                                         400
                                                                        Level
                                                                                    400
                                                                                   Level
                                                                                                    FORE
                                                                                                     414
                                                                                                                    in NZ.”
    Zero-points,             Compulsory         Elective      Courses from Science         Dissertation for        Jongmin
    zero-fees courses        courses            courses       or other degrees             honours students only
                                                                                                                   Korea
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.                     Master of Civil Engineering with an endorsement
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to         in Construction Management
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
                                                                                                                   KiwiRail Project Manager, KiwiRail Ltd

Postgraduate programmes                                    Key Research centres include:
UC offers both coursework and research-                    • Electric Power Engineering Centre
based qualifications and doctoral degrees.                   (EPE Centre)
Our award-winning lecturers and                            • Human Interface Technology Laboratory
researchers, in topics from earthquakes to                   (HIT Lab NZ)
renewable energy, are among world leaders                  • Wireless Research Centre
in developing new technology                               • Spatial Engineering Research Centre
and responses.
                                                           • UC Quake Centre
Students also benefit from our
strong industry links to establish their                   • QuakeCORE
professional network.                                      • Wood Technology Research Centre.

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Undergraduate programmes
 Qualification           Description                                           Intake            Duration        Points    Tuition fees per
                                                                                                                           year (120 points)

 Bachelor of             A 4-year professional degree that allows              Feb               4 years         480       $43,950 (first year)
 Engineering with        graduates to work as professionally qualified                                                     $48,000 (2–4 year)
 Honours                 engineers all over the world.

 Bachelor of             A professional degree that prepares graduates         Feb or July       4 years         480       $39,925
 Forestry Science        for managing forest resources by combining
                         core science courses with management,
                         commerce, and technology.

 Bachelor of             An interdisciplinary degree that combines             Feb or July       3 years         360       $41,875
 Product Design          creative design with engineering, science, and
                         business studies.

Graduate and Postgraduate programmes

 Qualification           Description                                                           Intake       Duration      Points     Tuition
                                                                                                                                     fees

 Master of               A practice-focused taught Master’s degree for students to gain        Feb or       1 year        120        $48,000
 Architectural           professional, work-ready, collaborative building design skills, and   Aug
 Engineering             advanced training in selected technical areas of building design.
                         This degree also caters for practitioners wanting to upskill. (C)
                         The degree can be endorsed in:
                         • Building Services and Energy Engineering
                         • Integrated Building Design
                         • Structural Engineering.

 Master of Civil         This is a taught postgraduate programme that enhances an              Feb          1 year        120        $48,000
 Engineering             engineer’s knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for
                         career progression. (C)
                         Ten endorsements are offered in:
                         • Construction Management
                         • Earthquake Engineering
                         • Geotechnical Engineering
                         • Renewable Energy
                         • Structural Engineering
                         • Structural Fire Engineering
                         • Transportation Engineering
                         • Water Engineering.
                         MCivilEng also includes an Indigenous Consultation and
                         Engagement workshop.

 Master of Engineering   The ME is an endorsed research degree that aims to provide a          Varies       1–3 years     120–       $48,000
                         research-focused learning environment where you can                   – see                      165        (120 points)
                         develop your independent problem-solving skills through               website                               $66,000
                         supervised research.                                                                                        (165 points)
                         • Bioengineering (R)
                         • Chemical and Process Engineering (R)
                         • Civil Engineering (C+R)
                         • Construction Management (C+R)
                         • Earthquake Engineering (C+R)
                         • Electrical and Electronic Engineering (R)
                         • Mechanical Engineering (R)
                         • Software Engineering (R)
                         • Transportation Engineering (R).

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