2018 International Student Guide New Zealand - University of ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
World
Class
2018
International
Student Guide
New Zealand
i
Get Ahead of the Rest 14 ii
At UC, we treat International Students and local students
the same - you start, progress and finish as equals. In fact,
no other New Zealand university puts as much emphasis on
their level of care for International Students - before, during
and after your graduation.
You will gain a lot more than just intellectual skills and
professional knowledge. You will become involved with the
community, you will gain a new cultural awareness, you will
be highly employable, innovative and globally connected.
You will leave UC with more than an education.
You will have a head start on the rest of your life.
1
Why
New Zealand?
You may have never been to New Zealand but you will have seen us in the movies,
on the sports field and in business and innovation. However, there is a lot more
to New Zealand than The Hobbit and winning the Rugby World Cup (twice in a row).
The first thing you will notice the minute you step off the plane is how clean and green
New Zealand is. The air is fresh and pure, the visibility is often unlimited. There’s a
natural beauty waiting for you to explore.
People are friendly, happy to show you the way and share some local knowledge.
You can travel around the cities and countryside in confidence, knowing that
New Zealand is one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world.
New Zealand is a truly multi cultural society and welcomes the world as visitors
and as new migrants. You can enjoy a real mix of cultures and experiences.
Yes, New Zealand is far away- but that makes it safe from the troubles of the world.
A few more reasons
Safety Entrepreneurship 4th for
New Zealand was ranked “Very High” New Zealand was rated by the quality of life
for State of Peace at 4th in the world out World Bank (2013) as the easiest
Fourth in the World Prosperity Index for
of 163 countries in the 2016 Global Peace place in the world to start a business.
Overall Quality of Life (Legatum 2015).
Index. Christchurch is also ranked
This factors in the economy, health,
‘Low’ for crime- ahead of Auckland
and Australia. 1st for safety, social capital, education,
opportunities and governance.
New Zealand 4th education
Canada 9th For five of the last six years, the United High ratio
Australia 15 th Nations’ Human Development Index
report has placed New Zealand first in of diversity
Germany 16th the world for Education.
New Zealand is very multicultural:
U.K. 47th • New Zealand European 74%
U.S. 103rd 3rd for personal 3
• Maori 14.9%
• Pacific Islander 7.4%
freedom • Asian and others 11.8%
(Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census)
Third in the World Prosperity Index
for Personal Freedom (Legatum 2015).
This includes:
• Freedom of speech and religion
• National tolerance for immigrants
and ethnic and racial minorities
2
Mt Hutt ski field Marlborough
Kaikōura
Franz Josef Glacier
Hanmer Springs
Queenstown
Milford Sound
Shopping
Christchurch
Parks and recreation
City Centre
Akaroa image from Christchurch Activity on campus
and Canterbury Tourism
Christchurch photos courtesy
of www.christchurchnz.com
and Jo O’Brien Akaroa Sumner Beach
3
Why
Christchurch?
There is a real buzz about Christchurch. Christchurch is New Zealand’s second
largest city and it’s your gateway to our world famous great outdoors. Inside the city,
there is an estimated $US30 billion to be spent in the region over the next five to eight
years. The city is building a state of the art future, driven by safety, community and
connectivity. Christchurch is the place to be.
Christchurch is not only one of the most beautiful cities
in the world and best located but also one of the most
exciting places to be right now. It is reinventing itself
every day. But we can’t do this alone. Christchurch’s
economic growth has left gaps in the labour market and
created new opportunities for budding entrepreneurs –
we need highly talented people to help redefine the future
of this region. I am proud to be a part of this time in our
history as the city’s Mayor and hope that you can join us
and be a part of the changing landscape of our city.
Lianne Dalziel
Mayor of Christchurch
4
A few more reasons
Dynamic U.S. U.K. Australia N.Z. CHRISTCHURCH
local economy 2.4% 2.9% 2.5% 3.8% 5.5%
Dynamic local economy*:
Christchurch has a strong local
economy with GDP of 5.5% vs the
national average of 3.8% vs US/UK/
Australia (OECD 2014).
* Data sourced from OECD and Infometrics
Ltd; GDP (expenditure measure), growth
for 2014 year
Strong Unemployment
Rate
Sunshine Coast
4.2%
Auckland
5.4%
labour
market
Hamilton
Newcastle 5.1%
Christchurch has a strong 8.9%
Wellington
labour market with only 4.1% 5.7%
unemployment vs the national Sydney Brisbane
average of 5.7% (Legatum 2014). 5.2% 6.0%
Melbourne CHRISTCHURCH
6.2% 4.1%
High value Employees in high value sectors
job market CHRISTCHURCH 37.5%
Auckland 34.8%
Across Australasia, Canterbury has
the highest proportion of employees Newcastle 32.1%
working in the high value sectors – Wollongong 30.1%
Manufacturing, Telecommunications,
Greater Hobart 28.5%
Professional Services, Production
Agriculture, Health and IT. Sunshine Coast 28.1%
Gold Coast 27.0%
Population
Greater Hamilton
Auckland
207,200
1,569,900
Hobart
Located in Christchurch, New Zealand's 219,243
second largest city on the coast of the Wollongong
Pacific Ocean. Just one hour from the 289,286
Southern Alps, the largest mountain Sunshine Coast
range in New Zealand. 341,054
Newcastle
430,755
Gold Coast Greater Christchurch
614,379 476,900
Thriving 2nd of 52 New Zealand’s
innovation Places to Go 2nd largest
ecosystem Ranked 6th in Lonely Planet’s Best city
in Travel 2013: Top 10 Cities. Ranked
Including: Christchurch Innovation Christchurch is New Zealand’s
2nd in New York Times 52 Places to
Precinct under construction, Green 2nd largest city in New Zealand and
Go in 2014.
House Innovation Hub, a planned new the largest city in the South Island.
Information and Communications
Technology Graduate School, Food
South – a food innovation centre.
Data sourced from CDC 2016.
5
At UC you will have 3 life-changing experiences Learn. You’ll get a world class education. Live. You’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle while you study. Thrive. You’ll be highly employable and globally connected. 6
UC offers international
students 7 key benefits.
World Class
Academic Quality
At UC you have world class academic
credentials and facilities.
Engaged Learning
UC provides an active and varied
learning environment. Our teaching staff
take a deep interest in you, recognise you
individually, and encourage interaction.
Pathways
We have a unique set of programmes
specifically designed to fast-track
you into study.
Balanced Lifestyle
UC is the only fully purpose-built,
self-contained residential university
campus in the country. The campus is
located just 5km from the city centre.
Diversity
UC embraces diversity. Our vibrant
campus makes it easier for you to
meet people, make friends and
establish networks.
Employability
We have internships, work placement,
industry and community connections
in place to help you find work, in
New Zealand and abroad.
Immigration
Studying at UC could lead you to
permanent residency and a new life.
7
UC has definitely
lived up to its
excellent reputation.
You learn to study
independently and
there’s so much
diversity.
world
Zhang
International
Student (China)
class
8World class
academic quality
At UC, you will experience an innovative, world QS Ratings
class academic quality and learning environment.
Your degree will say a lot about you.
Top 3%
UC Alumni are sought after both within New Zealand worldwide
and abroad. There is prestige, ground breaking UC is ranked in the top 3%
thinking and state-of-the-art facilities to help you of universities worldwide.
achieve your true potential.
Top 100
worldwide for
engineering
UC is in the top 100 in the world for Civil and
Structural Engineering - and has 15 subjects
ranked in the world’s top 200. (QS World
University Rankings by subject 2016).
15 programmes within
the top 200 rankings
Zhang’s story the professors work in the industry. Also,
Zhang is in the final year of his Masters at UC you get to learn about different QS 5-star
in Construction Management. He was
attracted to UC because of its global
languages and cultures. Compared to
China there is a lot more diversity here.
rating
reputation for engineering. I’ve learned that the world is a much 1st NZ University to receive the prestigious
bigger place than I thought.’ QS 5-star rating for internationally
‘UC Civil Engineering is ranked one of renowned research and teaching.
the best in the world. It’s very well known. With his degree nearly finished,
The reputation of the programme will Zhang now hopes to stay on and work
help me get a better job, whether here in in Christchurch.
New Zealand or back home in China. It’s Extensive
a big advantage for my CV.’ ‘I’m excited to be finishing soon.
Construction is booming in Christchurch.
campus
The mix of academic leadership and There are lots of job opportunities. I had transformation
cultural diversity has been a refreshing only planned to come for one year, but
experience for Zhang. now I want to stay. This is a place for The university is undergoing an extensive
adventure and enjoying life!’ campus transformation that will deliver
‘In my courses we spend a lot of time some of the most modern teaching,
going out to construction sites, where To hear more of Zhang’s story learning, research and accommodation
we learn from project managers. Even visit www.canterbury.ac.nz facilities in the southern hemisphere.
John Britten building
9Engaged
Learning
UC’s active and highly engaging learning style increases your chances of
academic success. Your teachers get to know you, give you individual attention
and challenges. All with one purpose. To see you excel, to see you reach your
true potential and wrestle those big ideas.
With critical links to industry, your classroom experience will be
practical, applied and prepare you for your entry into the job market.
It’s not teaching without purpose. It’s a practical approach to your education –
enriched
arming you with the skills, knowledge and competencies you will need to thrive in
the world. At UC you are not just a student but a key member of the UC family.
Shankari’s story ‘At Christmas time I volunteered for the
Shankari is in her second year studying Salvation Army. I went door-to-door to
Media & Communications. So far collect gifts for the homeless.
she’s been hugely impressed by the Everyone was willing to give so much.
enthusiasm of her lecturers – a big That experience helped me understand
contrast to what she experienced at the New Zealand culture. It’s very
home in Malaysia. different to home, and I like that.
UC has lots of ways students can get
‘My lecturers here are so welcoming involved in the community.’
and friendly. They have such a positive
vibe, which makes studying even more Shankari says UC’s balanced lifestyle
exciting. And they’re easy to talk to. has helped her grow as a person.
They come to us to ask if we need help!
They’re really passionate about what ‘My life here is so well organised. I have
they do.’ time for my academics and time for my
social life. The independence I’ve gained
Shankari has also had a chance to get out has been incredible.’
and contribute to the community.
10At a glance
Most of my Internships
lecturers have and community
already published engagement
books. I feel so During 2015, UC students engaged in more than
honoured to learn 80,000 hours of learning through academic
experiences in community-based settings
from them.’ around Canterbury, New Zealand and abroad.
Shankari
International
Student (Malaysia)
d
World class
international
academics
• UC’s Erskine Programme attracts up to
75 international academic lecturers each year
like Nobel Prize winners Emeritus Professor
Clive Granger and Professor Bob Grubbs.
• Our staff exchange programme brings in
academics from universities around the
world including Oxford and Cambridge.
Leaders of
industry
UC’s academic staff includes business,
government and community leaders
who are at the forefront of knowledge
in their fields.
Hands on
experience
At UC, you will not just learn the theory but be
given an opportunity to apply this to practice.
Over 35% of courses offering workplace
internships, community engagement and
access to world class field stations,
UC students get the best of both worlds.
© Restricted/Matt Searles/Green Man Creative
Mt John field station
11Thanks to UCIC
I gained confidence
and made strong
friendships with
other international
students. We all
clicked straight away.
Stephanie
International Student
(Malaysia)
connected
Stephanie’s story
Originally from Malaysia, Stephanie had her heart
set on studying speech therapy at UC. However,
she was missing several key prerequisites for
entry. Stefanie spent four months in the UCIC
programme, gaining the credits she needed and
settling into life in a new country.
‘UCIC helped me in so many ways. The classes
are small so we got to work closely with our
lecturers. We learned practical skills about how
to study and write assignments. And we did lots
of activities off-campus as well. For Biology we
went bird watching. It was fun!
Better yet, I got to meet lots of other
international students. We all clicked straight
away. It helped me feel more comfortable. I still
hang out with the friends I made there.’
Following UCIC, Stefanie successfully gained
entry into the Speech and Language Pathology
degree. Now in her first year, Stephanie loves
the energy in class.
‘My teachers are very outgoing. There’s lots of
discussion, it’s not the usual boring lecture. My
classmates are very friendly too. If you don’t
know something, you just ask!’
12Pathways
Your pathway to a UC education could not be easier. You can either come directly
into UC or through one of our pathway partners.
If you need extra support with your English language, then Christchurch College
of English Ltd (CCEL) provide in-depth programmes to help you gain direct entry
to your chosen university programme without having to take IELTS (International
English Language Testing System). CCEL is also on campus, so you will still be
surrounded by the vibrant campus life.
UC is the only university in New Zealand with a Navitas pathway college on campus-
UCIC. This gives you an alternative entry point if you do not meet UC’s standard entry
requirements or simply if you need extra support during your first year of study.
Paths to success
Postgraduate degree
EAP 2*
12 weeks
Undergraduate degree
General English MEAP** packaged with UTP
2–52 weeks 3 semesters
Year 2 – Bachelor’s degree
EAP 1* University Transfer Programme (UTP)†
12 weeks 2 or 3 semesters
Foundation Studies Certificate‡
Secondary School 2 semesters
Year 1 – Bachelor’s degree
*
English for Academic Purposes: for students who do not meet English language entrance requirements.
**
Mix English Academic Programme (MEAP) consists of English and academic studies and can be completed in three or four academic semesters (12–15 months).
†
UTP is equivalent to Year 1 of the relevant degree from UC. Successful students then pathway to Year 2.
‡
Foundation Studies Certificate pathways to Year 1 of degree at UC or to UTP, dependent on grades.
Refer to the 2017 International Prospectus for entry requirements.
13Balanced Lifestyle You will love the open spaces, the short time it takes to get from one side of campus to the other, and how easy it is to get around UC. Everything is within walking distance. It takes less than ten minutes to walk from your accommodation to your lecture theatres. Cafés, restaurants and some of the city’s prime entertainment and night spots are just fifteen minutes away. So you will spend less time travelling, more time studying. Who needs the stress of traffic on top of studying? Srivatsa’s story Having worked as a doctor in India, Srivatsa chose to come to UC to transform his clinical practice into a research-based career. A newcomer to campus, Srivatsa believes UC is the perfect place to study. ‘New Zealand was always my first choice, because it’s beautiful! It’s not crowded and the people are warm and welcoming. ease The campus is huge with lots of greenery. It’s easy to get around so you spend a lot less time worrying about getting places on time.’ Srivatsa is delighted to be finding the perfect balance between life and study. ‘The timetable they set for you is in perfect harmony with your extracurricular activities. You can pursue your interests and still have time for study. It makes life that much easier. Everything is a walk in the park at UC!’ 14
At a glance
Plenty of
space to breathe
The UC campus is made up of over 146
buildings including lecture theatres, offices,
libraries, accommodation, student study
I’ve been to rooms, and a large gym and sports area. The
campus is spread over 76 hectares of tree-lined
a lot of big grounds and pathways and is located less than
cities around 5km from the centre of Christchurch.
the world.
Christchurch is A campus like a
small, friendly miniature city
and peaceful. UC’s campus is like a miniature
It’s the right city. There are cafés, restaurants,
a bookshop, recreation facilities, a
environment pharmacy and post shop, a health
to study in. centre, an events centre and an art
gallery all on one site.
Srivatsa
International
Student (South India)
Stay on
campus
Most of our accommodation options are
within easy walking distance - just 600
metres to campus. These cater for both
young and more mature students, males
and females as well as those with special
dietary requirements.
Close to
the action
Students are close to the open spaces
of Hagley Park and Ilam Gardens, but
still just minutes away from the cafés,
bars and shops of Riccarton and Church
Corner, including the largest shopping
mall in the South Island.
Gateway to
the South Island
Christchurch International Airport
is just 10 minutes away. Experience the
great outdoors - surfing, snowboarding,
mountain biking, tramping, horse
riding, climbing and kayaking are all
within the Canterbury region.
15vibran
Overall, the thing
I like most about
UC is the open
mindedness of
the people.
Clelia
International
Student (France)
16Diversity
UC embraces diversity. We have over 2000 international At a glance
students from 100 different countries on campus.
nt
From as close as our neighbour Australia to as far away
as Finland. Wherever in the world you are coming from, Multicultural
you won’t be alone and with more clubs and societies There are over 100 nationalities
represented on campus covering all
than any other New Zealand university, you will find it major continents of the world.
easy to meet new people.
130 clubs
and societies
UC has over 130 clubs and societies, more
than any other New Zealand university.
Top 1% for
Clelia’s story Island. The mountains, lakes and sea
internationalisation
Based in France, Clelia has come to UC for are all so close by. It’s amazing how the As measured by Times Higher Education,
a year as part of her degree in commerce. quickly the landscape changes.’ based on: the percentage of international
She loves UC’s spacious campus and says staff, the percentage of international
the location of the university is perfect for Clelia says she’s found it easy to make students and the proportion of research
exploring the region. friends from all over the world. that is co-authored with someone from at
least one other country.
‘The campus is huge. There’s lots of ‘The mix of cultures is great. I’ve met
space and so much green! You can lay on people from everywhere. I live on
the ground, read a book, hang out with campus and it’s been so easy to make 50% of academic
staff were
your friends. friends. The really cool thing about
New Zealand is that everyone talks to
There are lots of clubs to join too. I love everyone. We are all here to study, to born overseas
getting outdoors so I joined the tramping make friends and have a wonderful year.
and canoeing clubs. UC is great because It’s exactly what I wanted.’ This helps them better understand the
it’s right in the middle of the South needs of international students and allows
them to be better catered for.
UC Clubs Day
17Employability
We understand the importance of gaining employment during and after your study.
Therefore UC has internships, work placements, industry and community
connections in place to help you find the job you have been studying so hard for.
Like many UC international graduates, you might decide to stay on after study
and launch your career locally. With the lowest unemployment rate in Australasia,
Christchurch offers graduates good opportunities. As an international graduate,
you can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa for a maximum of 12 months.
You are also allowed to work up to 20 hours a week while studying and work
enterpr
full time during the semester breaks. This gives you a chance to earn some money
while gaining experience in the Christchurch market.
Malathi’s story ‘For my internship, UC placed me with
Malathi is one of the first students to have Citycare. I got real world experience
finished the UC Masters in Professional within the comfort of being a student.
Accounting programme. The supervisors were helpful and it gave
me a lot of confidence. From there I was
‘I chose the MPA programme because offered two jobs. I accepted a position
UC is so well regarded in India. Unlike with Fulton Hogan, one of the
the bachelor degree I did back home, construction giants in Christchurch.’
the MPA offers a global perspective on
accounting. That’s put me at a much The structure of the MPA programme
Recent Business graduates
higher level in my career.’ prepared me very well for the role.
The assessments were a mix of
A key part of the MPA programme is presentations, group assignments,
completing an accounting internship individual projects and exams, so I
with a professional organisation. As learned all the skills I needed to
well as offering students hands-on succeed in a work environment.’
learning, these internships are often
the first step towards getting a job
upon graduation.
Deloitte Building in Christchurch
18At a glance
My internship
helped me
understand the
4.1%
Australasia’s lowest
New Zealand
unemployment rate
working
environment. Sectors with the biggest growth
in employment.
It gave me a
head start in 31% 177%
Information Construction
getting a job. technology and engineering
Malathi
International Student 36% 58%
(India) Sales, retail, Accounting,
marketing and HR, legal, and
advertising admin
High value
rising
opportunities
Across Australasia, Canterbury has
the highest proportion of employees
working in the high value sectors.
These areas include Manufacturing,
Telecommunications, Professional
Services, Production Agriculture,
Health and IT.
71% Labour
utilisation rate
Christchurch has the highest labour
utilisation rate in New Zealand. With 71%
of the working age population employed
Christchurch offers the best opportunity
to get a job and develop your career.
Work up to
20 hours per week
Enrol in full-time programmes of 12
months or more and your student visa
will allow you to work up to 20 hours per
week during the year and full-time over
the summer holidays.*
Information provided by Immigration New Zealand 2016.
*
19Xavier’s Story
Originally from India, Xavier was
inspired to move to New Zealand because
of the opportunity for work-life balance.
‘I chose to come here because I wanted
a good lifestyle as well as challenging
career opportunities. So I enrolled in
my Masters of Business Management.
Right from the start the people at UC
helped me with my visa processing and
other documentation. When I decided to
convert my student visa into a work visa
they guided me through that process too.
Now that I’ve graduated I’m planning
to apply for my New Zealand residency.
Being at UC helped me gain enough
points to qualify. As part of my course I
did an internship with Tait Electronics
which gave me work experience points.
I also have extra points for being a
Masters graduate.’
Now employed by the Canterbury
District Health Board as a project
coordinator, Xavier says he’s in
Christchurch to stay – thanks to UC.
thri
‘Coming to New Zealand was the right
decision. I loved my experience at UC.
I have friends, and I can go on adventures
as well as pursue an exciting career. I’m
very happy that I’m here.’
To hear more of Xavier’s Story
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz
20Immigration
Many UC graduates find themselves wanting to stay At a glance
in New Zealand- whether it is for the better career
opportunities, the great outdoors, or the desire for a
relaxed Kiwi lifestyle. Amazingly, almost half of UC Permanent
students decide to stay on and make New Zealand their
residency
new home after their studies. By being a graduate from Almost half of international students future
plans involved staying in New Zealand after
UC and getting a job in Christchurch, you will earn an their current programme of study.
extra 30 points towards your residency. When you do
find a job, you can apply for a further visa for up to three
years under the Study and Work category.*
Whatever journey you decide to take, you will leave
UC with a world class qualification, lifetime memories
ive
and lasting friendships.
Earn 30 extra
They helped me visa points
transition to New Employment post-graduation in
Zealand from Canterbury will earn you 30 extra visa
another culture, points towards permanent residency.*
step-by-step.
Xavier
Easy visa
International applications
Student (India)
77% of international students in
New Zealand considered ease of getting a
visa to study in this country as important
– 10% above the global average.*
Tourism
6.31 million passengers travelled
in and out of Christchurch Airport.
© Port Hills Productions Ltd
China Southern now fly direct to Christchurch
Data sourced from Immigration New Zealand April 2016. UC is not responsible for any changes.
*
For up-to-date information visit www.immigration.govt.nz/.
21University of Canterbury The University of Canterbury is a full research and teaching university that offers over 190 different programmes at the foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral level. Many programmes offer the option of graduating with a number of majors as well as the possibility of having a minor within a different subject area. UC has 15 subjects ranked in the QS top 200. The university consists of five individual colleges: Arts, Business and Law, Education, Health and Human Development, Engineering, and Science. Each College has programmes ranked in the QS top 150. Within the Colleges is a dedicated team of academic and general staff. They will help support the developmental needs of each student to engage in scholarly research, both domestically and internationally. As an international student, you will get the full benefit of a world class teaching and research environment, have an opportunity to engage with over 14,000 other domestic and international students, go on an exchange to other countries, and develop a career that is truly exceptional. College of Arts For more info see the International Prospectus 2017 The College of Arts presents an academically vibrant and culturally diverse environment. With a number of critical research centres and over 40 disciplines spanning the humanities, social science, languages and creative arts. UC Arts is the place to broaden your perspective and gain an outstanding education. The College is best known for: • English Language and Literature programme ranked in the QS top 150 • Linguistics programme ranked in the QS top 200 • Internships and social entrepreneurship opportunities • Fine Arts, Music and Social Work 22
College of Business and Law For more info see the
International Prospectus 2017
Comprising of the School of Business and
Economics, and the School of Law, the
College of Business and Law is committed to
offering students the opportunity to gain
internationally recognised qualifications
with courses underpinned by leading-edge
research in a vibrant learning environment.
The College is best known for:
• QS Rankings
• Accounting and Finance – top 150
• Computer Science and Information
Systems – top 200
• Law – top 150
• Being the custodian of New Zealand’s
oldest Bachelor of Commerce degree
• Critical accreditations from the
Association to Advance Collegiate School
of Business (AACSB) and the Association
of MBAs (AMBA).
• Distinguished alumni including
New Zealand’s previous Prime Minister,
RT Hon John Key.
• Internships and industry
based projects
• Home to the Centre for Entrepreneurship
College of Education, Health and Human Development For more info see the
International Prospectus 2017
The College of Education, Health and
Human Development has been operating
for over 135 years and offers well-established
and well-respected programmes in teacher
education, health sciences and sports
coaching. Through a combination of
classroom, on-line and work integrated
learning environments, the College is able
to cater to a variety of learning styles.
The College is best known for:
• Education programme ranked
in the QS top 100
• Literacy education
• Teaching languages
(e.g., Dyslexia intervention and TESOL)
• Sports Coaching
• On-line programmes
• Industry internships and engagement
23College of Engineering For more info see the
International Prospectus 2017
The College of Engineering offers
professional qualifications in Engineering
and Forestry. The School of Mathematics
& Statistics and the Department of
Computer Science & Software
Engineering are also included in the
College of Engineering due to their close
interactions in teaching and research.
Therefore, the College of Engineering
truly focuses on all things that are
innovative and cutting edge.
The College is best known for:
• Civil and Construction
programmes Q S ranked top 100
• Accredited by the Institute of
Professional Engineers New Zealand
(IPENZ)
• Signatory member of the
Washinton Accord
• World class alumni
• High-tech facilities
•W
orld acclaimed lecturing
and research staff
• Advanced labs and field stations
College of Science For more info see the
International Prospectus 2017
The College of Science comprises The College is best known for:
of the School of Biological Sciences,
• QS Rankings
the departments of Chemistry,
• Geography and Area Studies
Communication Disorders, Geography,
– top 50
Geological Sciences, Physics and
• Statistics and Operational Research
Astronomy, Psychology, the Waterways
– top 200
Centre for Freshwater Management
and the Gateway Antarctica • Four unique field stations as well as
Research Centre. research facilities in Antarctica and
in the Nigerian rain forest
The College has a very broad research
base including: Spectroscopy Applied • Operating the country’s leading
to Trace Analysis (SIFT), NZ’s unique astronomical observatory at
ecology, the human geography of Mount John
exposure to environmental chemicals, • Cutting-edge laboratories
protein biochemistry, molecular
biology, volcanology, the neurochemistry • Home to the Biomolecular
of psychological processes, bioactive Interactions Institute (BIC),
compounds from marine fauna, Nanostructure Engineering Science
Antarctica, and food chemistry and Technology group (NEST)
and toxicology. • Staffed with some of the southern
hemisphere’s leading research
scientists
24High interest programmes
for 2017/18
While UC has over 190 programmes across the five Colleges, below is a list of just a
snapshot of some of the high interest programmes to the international market.*
Undergraduate
degrees
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Engineering
with Honours
• Bachelor of Teaching and Learning –
Early Childhood, Primary
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours Postgraduate • Master of Engineering
• Bachelor of Sport Coaching certificates and • Master of Engineering in Management
• Certificate in Sports Coaching diplomas • Master of Engineering Studies
• Master of Hazard and
• Bachelor of Product Design • Postgraduate Diploma in Business Disaster Management
Information Systems
• Master of Health Sciences
• Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic
Graduate certificates Information Science
• Master of Human Interface
Technology
and diplomas • Postgraduate Diploma in
• Master of Professional Accounting
Health Sciences
• Graduate Certificate in • Master of Speech and
Sport Coaching • Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Language Pathology
• Graduate Diploma in Commerce • Master of International Relations
(accounting)
Master’s & Diplomacy
• Graduate Diploma in
Commerce (information system) • Master of Applied Data Science PhD
• Graduate Diploma in Commerce • Master of Audiology
(management) • UC offers a full range of PhDs.
• Master of Business
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching Information Systems
and Learning – Early Childhood,
Primary, Secondary • Master of Business Management Refer to the UC 2018 International
*
• Master of Commerce Prospectus for a detailed list of all
the programmes offered at UC.
• Master of Education
Note: Published May 2017 by the University of Canterbury,New Zealand. Information is correct as at the time of publication but is subject to change.UC International Relations Office:
T: +64 3 364 2459
E: rmt@canterbury.ac.nz
University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
www.canterbury.ac.nz
OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF
Tell us what you think of this publication at
publications@canterbury.ac.nz
INRL6543You can also read
