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2022 Introduction to UC He Arataki ki UC
Ngā Kai o Roto | Contents.
2 Why University?
UC is proud to partner with
What is Out of the
Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu to uphold
the mana and aspirations of the
University? classroom.
mana whenua.
Rainbow Diversity Support.
7 Common terms; 31 Get support;
8 How do I get in? 33 Community;
11 How do courses work? 36 Campus map.
12 What a week looks like;
15 Published March 2021.
What does my first year Information is correct at the time of
look like? print but is subject to change.
16 How do I choose my study?
17 Discover a new interest;
18 Subjects;
22 Find more information;
23 Degree options;
24 Apply your degree;
27 Have a go at University;
28 Funding my studies;
Kia ora tātou.
Nau mai, tauti mai.
This booklet contains the basics
of university.
University has a diferent kind of structure from what you
may be used to. You can pick and choose courses from
diferent areas, learn outside the classroom, make friends in
unexpected ways, and so much more.
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
ofers you lots of support alongside an excellent education
and a memorable experience.
Kia kaha e hoa mā!
Charlie.
Papua New Guinea.
Graduate Diploma in Science in Geography.
Studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma
in Science in Geography.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 1
Why university?
Improve job outcomes. Meet different people.
Our latest Graduate Destination Survey 2020 revealed: University is a diverse place with a
chance to meet like-minded people,
87% SALARY.
and people with completely different
backgrounds and stories.
The great thing about university is
of graduates found work. Most graduates earned between discovering the potential of things
$50,001–$60,000. — finishing school and having your
96%
own unique experience. All these
Those earning over $60,000 opportunities are available in one place.
per year had bachelor’s degrees
in areas of Maths and Statistics, Aotearoa needs…
of Education grads found jobs. Engineering and Technology, More skilled graduates are needed in
and the Sciences. engineering, health and social services,
87%
and environmental science to tackle
issues like sustainable infrastructure,
wellbeing, and climate change.
of Education, Maths, and Statistics
grads had full-time jobs.
FEES-FREE.
87%
The fees-free scheme means if
you’re-eligible you may not
have to pay tuition fees in your
of Engineering and Technology first year at UC. See page 28.
grads had full-time jobs.
Check if you'’re eligible:
www.feesfree.govt.nz
2 www.canterbury.ac.nz
‘Before I arrived at UC, I had not identified myself as a Pacific Islander. I grew up in a small town on the West Coast where I didn’t get to explore any of my cultural heritage. My first real experience was actually at the Pasifka Orientation Day. I felt as though I had stumbled upon people I had known for years! I was welcomed in with open arms and enough food to feed a small village. I knew right then and there that these were the people that were going to help me through the tough years that were about to follow. They helped me discover a side of myself that was for many years repressed. I have been exposed to so many diferent ethnicities, traditions, and cultures. Not only has this changed me as a person, but has infuenced my studies greatly.’ Mahmah. Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology. Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Anthropology. Studying towards a PhD in Anthropology.
What is university?
Common terms.
Degrees. These qualifications have less overall Courses.
workload and are completed in a much
Degrees are a type of qualification you A course is a specific topic within a
shorter timeframe — usually 6 months
can study at university — there are subject, for example an American history
to 1 year.
several types of qualifications varying course within the History subject. This
in level of study and length of time, involves lectures, assignments, and
such as: Subjects. other forms of study. Your degree is
Subjects are areas you can study in your made up of multiple courses.
Bachelor’s degrees. degree. Some subjects you can continue See page 11.
A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate from secondary school such as Music,
qualification that usually takes 3–4 years Geography, English, while some you Points.
to complete. UC offers a wide range of can start new at UC eg, Social Work,
Each course has a points value (similar
bachelor’s degrees — see page 23. Linguistics, Marketing.
to credits from NCEA). You will need to
complete a certain number of points
Double degrees. Major. overall to successfully finish your study.
Some bachelor’s degrees can be studied A major is the subject you choose to
specialise in all the way to the final year
together. This option involves more Semester.
study, but you can specialise in different of your bachelor’s degree. For example, a
Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology. The academic year is split into two
areas, opening up a wider range of
periods of study known as semesters.
career options.
Double majorr. One semester is the equivalent of two
You can sometimes choose to specialise terms at secondary school.
Conjoint degrees.
Conjoint degrees combine two in two subjects that you’re interested in
bachelor’s degrees into a singular (double major). These can be completed
degree. Unlike double degrees, these in the same time as a single major
must be completed at the same time, without the extra workload.
and involve a much higher workload.
Minor.
Certificates and Diplomas. A minor is another specialisation, but
If you are unable to study a full degree, you will only study this up to your
or want to add some additional study second year.
to your degree, you could complete a For example, a Bachelor of Science
certificate or diploma. majoring in Physics with a minor
in Astronomy.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 7
How do I get in?
Aotearoa universities have standard entry NCEA requirements.
requirements to enrol for studies. Check
with your school’s Careers Advisor or on
Subject A, Subject B, Subject C,
our website for what you will need to get Level 3
14 credits from 14 credits from 14 credits from
University Entrance: (or above)
approved approved approved
www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/eligibility. 42 credits.
subjects. subjects. subjects.
UC also has pathways if you still need to
meet UE requirements after secondary Reading, Writing,
Level 2
school, or you’d like to build up your 5 credits from 5 credits from
(or above)
confidence in background knowledge. the NZQA the NZQA
10 credits.
See www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started approved list. approved list.
/transition or ask us.
Mathematics,
Level 1
10 credits from
(or above)
the NZQA
10 credits.
approved list.
‘I have taken part in the Certifcate of University Preparation
(CUP) course which is essentially year 13 in three months.
This was great as I never took any science papers at high school.
I would recommend this to any students who had a rocky
year 13, especially if you’re entering a field that requires heavy
prerequisite knowledge such as Engineering.’
Flynn.
CUP, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry.
Studying towards a Master of Science
in Biochemistry.
Lab Technician, Christchurch Clinical Studies
Trust (CCST)
8 www.canterbury.ac.nzUC in spring.
Year 12 students at WiE CAN 2021, UC’s Women in
Engineering residential programme.How do courses work?
Environmental Science
• A key difference from
students
secondary school is that you
are in charge of your own study
planning at uni.
• Each course will include a series
of lectures, which is like class
but with a lot more students.
• Usually, you will complete four
courses in a semester, with
each course having around two
lectures a week.
Lectures. Tutorials.
First-year lectures are
You will take your own notes in lectures, Each course includes a tutorial introductory, and usually don’t
and may also get the opportunity to (and laboratory for Science courses), require any previous knowledge.
ask questions or have a class-wide which are smaller groups from
discussion. your lectures, usually taught by a So if you haven’t studied
senior student. These are the best something before but want to
You can find presentations, notes, give it a go at uni, you can.
or the lecture recording online if you opportunities to ask in-depth questions,
miss anything. discuss assignments, and get to know Read more at page 16–17.
your classmates.
Assignments.
Ask for help.
You’ll complete assignments
throughout the course, which include Feel free to ask for help any time with
essays, fieldtrips, open-book tests, your course planning, assignments, or
presentations, etc. Most courses also life in general. See our support services
finish with an exam. on page 31–33.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 11What a week looks like.
Sample Engineering timetable.
One major difference that you’ll notice
between being at school and university
is the amount of time you’re in class.
At university you’ll only spend about
14–20 hours per week in classes,
quite diferent from the 30–35 hours
you spend in class at school.
In the spaces between classes, students
do their recommended readings, attend
study groups, do part-time work, etc.
12 www.canterbury.ac.nzSample Criminal Justice timetable.
‘I wasn’t intending on going to
university until I heard about
the Bachelor of Criminal
Justice. After the BCJ, I knew
there was so much more for
me to learn at UC. I have now
found my passion in youth
justice and ultimately I want
to make a positive change in
the justice sector.’
Danielle.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Sociology.
Master of Criminal Justice.
Studying towards a PhD in Sociology.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 13Take a virtual reality trip to Antarctica at UC.
What does my first year
look like?
February March April May June
• Lectures begin • Last chance to • Mid-semester • Lectures restart • Mid-year break:
• Orientation swap courses break. goodbye study!
• Study break
Week (O-week) for free! * .
• Exams.
• Clubs Day.
Semester 1.
Semester 2.
July August September October November December
• Lectures begin • Mid-semester • Lectures restart • Study break • End of lectures • Enrol in your
• Reorientation break. • Te Wiki o te • Exams. celebration: second year
Reo Māori. Coffee Party courses!
• Matariki
and Tea Party. • See you next
celebrations
year, when we
• Last chance to do it all again.
swap courses
for free! *.
*
Within the first two weeks of each semester,
you can drop/swap courses for free if you decide
it’s not for you.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 15How do I choose my study? Your typical high school subjects can translate into a lot more options at university. These are two examples to show you the range of options available. For many degrees, you don’t need prior study experience, so give it a go and you might find what works for you. See page 17. 16 www.canterbury.ac.nz
… or discover a
new interest.
University is a great place for you to ‘I started my degree in Astronomy,
mix-and-match and try new subjects. but when I found out about
Our subject list is on page 18–19 or go to medical physics I realised it would
www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/subjects. be a great career for me. With
Medical Physics, I can apply my
love of working with people and
Flexible study. my abilities in maths and physics
to a field that has a direct impact.
Combine subjects; My work will literally save lives!’
Besides a major and minor, you can
also include courses from other subject Karla.
areas. For instance, while doing a Bachelor of Science in Physics
Bachelor of Arts, you can do courses and Mathematics.
Studying towards a Master of Science
like Antarctic Studies, Criminal Justice, in Medical Physics
Health Sciences, and more.
Combine degrees.
See ‘common terms’ on page 7 to know
Change your mind?
what double and conjoint degrees are. If you need any advice or
You might think of changing your
Some popular examples of clarification, contact our
direction after you have already enrolled.
double degree combinations are Liaison team.
That’s very common and we think it’s an
Arts/Commerce, Product Design/ exciting part of your university journey. www.canterbury.ac.nz/engage
Science, Law/Criminal Justice. /school-resources/liaison.
You may be able to change your major,
Conjoint degrees are another way to minor, and even your degree at any time
go. While the workload is intensive, during your study.
conjoints cost less than a double degree,
Say you started off with Engineering but
and you would complete two study
decide you’d rather do Science, you can
areas in a shorter time than doing
transfer your completed courses from
both separately.
Engineering to your new degree.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 17Subjects.
A, Communication Strategy and Practice; F,
Communications and Network Engineering;
Accounting; Film;
Computational Linguistics;
Adventure Sport and Environment; Finance;
Computer Engineering;
Ancient Greek; Financial Engineering;
Computer Science;
Antarctic Studies; Fine Arts;
Criminal Justice;
Anthropology; Forest Engineering;
Cultural Studies.
Applied Immersive Game Design; Forestry Science;
Art History and Theory; French;
Astronomy. D, Freshwater.
Data Science;
B, Digital Humanities. G,
Biochemistry; Game Design;
Biological Sciences; E, Geography;
Biomedical Engineering; Early Childhood Teacher Education; Geology;
Bioprocess Engineering; Economics; German;
Biosecurity; Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity; Global Humanitarian Engineering;
Business and Sustainability; Education; Graphic Design.
Business Economics. Electrical and Electronic Engineering;
Engineering; H,
C, English;
Health Education;
English Language;
Chemical and Process Engineering; Health Sciences;
Entrepreneurship;
Chemical Formulation Design; History;
Environmental Change;
Chemistry; Human Resource Management;
Environmental Contamination;
Chinese; Human Services.
Environmental Hazards and Disasters;
Cinema Studies;
Environmental Health;
Civil Engineering;
Environmental Process Engineering; I,
Classics;
Environmental Science; Industrial Product Design;
Communication;
European and European Union Studies. Information Systems;
Innovation;
International Business.
18 www.canterbury.ac.nzJ, P, Spanish;
Speech and Language Pathology;
Japanese; Pacifc Studies;
Sport Coaching;
Journalism. Painting;
Sport Science;
Performance;
Sports Leadership and Management;
L, Performance Analysis;
Statistics;
Philosophy;
Latin; Strategy and Entrepreneurship;
Photography;
Law; Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition;
Physical Education;
Linguistics. Structural Engineering;
Physics;
Sustainable Coasts.
Political Communication;
M, Political Science and International Relations;
Management; Population Health Data Science; T,
Māori and Indigenous Health; Power Engineering; Tauwhitinga Māori;
Māori and Indigenous Studies; Primary Teacher Education; Taxation and Accounting;
Marketing; Product Design; Teacher Education;
Mathematics; Professional and Community Engagement; Te Reo Māori;
Mechanical Engineering; Psychology; Tourism Marketing and Management.
Mechatronics Engineering; Public Health.
Media and Communication; W,
Medicinal Chemistry; R, Water and Environmental Systems Engineering;
Music;
Russian. Water Resource Management;
Musical Culture.
Writing.
S,
N, Y,
Science, Māori and Indigenous Knowledge;
Natural Resources Engineering;
Sculpture; Youth and Community Leadership
New Music;
Secondary Teacher Education;
Nutrition.
Social Work;
Society and Policy;
O, Sociology;
Operations and Supply Chain Management. Software Engineering;
Soil Science;
Spatial Data Science;
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 19Find more information. To learn more about various degrees and subjects available, pick one of these brochures up from your school advisors, or read them online. www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/brochure-gallery. 22 www.canterbury.ac.nz
Degree options.
General degrees. • Bachelor of Forestry Science
General undergraduate degrees at • Bachelor of Health Sciences
UC include: • Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Commerce • Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Science. • Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
• Bachelor of Speech and Language
What is a general degree?
Pathology with Honours
• The most flexible degrees
• Bachelor of Sport Coaching
• You can study subjects from other
• Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
areas eg, you could do a Science
(Early Childhood or Primary)
degree and also study English ‘I saw a great opportunity to
• Bachelor of Youth and
or Education
Community Leadership. explore both my love for music
• You choose a major, and can also do a and my passion towards youth
double major or minor What is a specialist degree? and community engagement.
• General degrees can be started • They prepare you for a career in a One of the main aspects of the
in February (Semester 1) or in July particular profession Bachelor of Youth and
(Semester 2).
• Usually a number of courses are Community Leadership degree
Specialist degrees.
compulsory and your study is that appealed to me so greatly
more prescribed was the fexibility and freedom
These UC degrees include professional
training in the following areas:
• Specialist degrees usually start in that came with it. You get to
• Bachelor of Communication
February (Semester 1) only develop so many transferable
• Some specialist degrees have limited skills that are applicable to a
• Bachelor of Criminal Justice entry to the first year and require a
massive range of roles.’
• Bachelor of Data Science special application. Others, while
having open entry to the first year,
• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours Ella.
require students to obtain a certain
• Bachelor of Environmental Science Studying towards a Bachelor of Youth and
grade average before they can study Community Leadership
with Honours the second year of the degree.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 23Apply your degree.
Practical degrees. Careers Centre.
Many of our degrees have a placement/ You can talk to our career consultants
internship component that allows you and recruitment specialists at
to experience what the working world UC Careers. They will advise you if
looks like. You get to know the employer you’re heading in the right direction so
and build connections to reach out to you feel more confident.
after graduation. www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers.
Fieldtrip courses are a great way to be
part of the action outside the classroom. Lecturers.
Your lecturers have lots of academic and
UC’s Centre for industry experience and will be able to
Entrepreneurship (UCE). guide you. ‘The great thing about
The UCE Summer Startup programme ‘You can’t beat learning from lecturers Ecology is that there’s lots of
is a 10-week programme where
students participate in workshops,
who write the textbooks, and then opportunity for fieldwork. At
having their support to go out and apply
build relationships, pitch their idea, and the end of second year, I got
it either through community work or
develop it into a feasible enterprise. legal practice. UC is always pushing to spend the summer working
UCE can help you gain all-round to be innovative and that’s cool to be as a research assistant for the
business skills. a part of.’ — Briar, Bachelor of Arts in Canterbury Waterway
www.canterbury.ac.nz/uce. Political Science and History, and a Rehabilitation Experiment
Bachelor of Laws. (CAREX), a multi-year
project being run by UC to
Student stories. work with farmers and other
Read more about how our graduates stakeholders to develop
are using their degrees. solutions for restoring
www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started agricultural streams.’
/why-uc/student-profiles.
Roland.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
and Environmental Science.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Ecology.
24 www.canterbury.ac.nzProduct Design students at the design lab.
Field trip at Cass feld station.
Have a go at University.
Pūao | STAR. Events.
STAR is a programme for Year 12 or 13 Some of the events where you can explore the campus and life at UC are:
students, where they can study first-year
university courses either on campus Aukaha (Year 10 and 12 ākonga Māori),
or online. This will make you more
confident about university and connect www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/aukaha.
you with other like-minded students.
Once you get University Entrance, you
Info evenings,
can credit these courses towards a
relevant degree at UC and usually at www.canterbury.ac.nz/infoevenings.
other universities too.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/star.
Rā Tōmene | Open Day,
www.canterbury.ac.nz/openday.
Campus tours,
Check out our 360-degree virtual campus or book a guided tour.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/events/tours-and-events/campus-tours
2022
2022 He Arataki
Arataki ki UC | Introduc
Introduction
tion to
to UC 27Funding my studies.
UC offers a number of scholarships for You should apply for whichever you Fees-free.
school leavers: think you are eligible for, as it is often
Your first year may be fees-free. You will
• academic possible to hold more than one
still have to pay non-tuition fees like
scholarship at a time.
• school leadership study-related costs.
• culture University of Canterbury To determine if you are eligible for
fees-free tertiary study, visit
• community Students’ Association
www.feesfree.govt.nz.
• sports (UCSA).
• hardship UCSA provides assistance in times of Student Loans
• accommodation.
financial distress to all students at all and Allowances.
levels of study. These extend to food,
There are many scholarships available hardship, financial loans, Covid-19, To see if you’re eligible for a Student
and new ones are established regularly. and more. Allowance, please check with StudyLink
Make sure you search our database for directly. Go to www.studylink.govt.nz
Learn more at ucsa.org.nz
the most up-to-date scholarships: /student-support/financial-assistance. or freephone in NZ 0800 88 99 00.
,
www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships. After your first year, you can pay for
your following years of study with a
student loan.
Estimated domestic undergraduate fees (2021).
Estimated total costs for the academic year (NZ$). These costs are based on an 18-year-old
domestic student, ineligible for fees-free,
Accommodation (including deposit), $10,500–$22,000. living away from home. If you are living
Domestic tuition fees (depends on degree area) , *
$6,000–$8,000. at home, you will be able to significantly
reduce these costs.
Student Services Levy, $900.
Study-related costs eg, textbooks (depends on courses), $500–$1,000.
Total estimated cost, $18,000–$32,000.
*
Your actual fees will depend on the mix of courses you take. For indicative fees (domestic or international)
for a specific course, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
28 www.canterbury.ac.nzRobyn. Te Arawa, Ngāi Te Rangi. Studying towards a Bachelor of Forestry Science. Recipient of Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau Scholarship
Out of the classroom
Get support.
Academic. Health and wellbeing. Equity and Diversity.
This team understands diversity, equity,
Academic Skills Centre. Health Centre. and differently-abled matters. They are
The Centre helps you get a handle on UC Health Centre offers a range of GP well resourced to make your experience as
completing assignments, plus studying and medical services, including injuries, inclusive as it can be.
strategies, grammar help, workshops, sexual health, counselling, travel advice,
and seminars. vaccines, etc. There is also physiotherapy
If you’ve been out of study for a while, and a pharmacy on campus.
the ASC is a great starting point.
RecCentre.
Mentors. Keep active on campus at the RecCentre
Mentors are senior students with with a fully-equipped gym, social sports,
similar subject interests who’ve been and group fitness classes.
in your shoes before. They’ll show you
around campus and help you settle Student Care.
into university life. Many clubs offer Student Care is your first point of
mentoring too. contact for study or life in general,
including wellbeing. They will help you
Tutorials. understand your options and work out ‘Right from my first visit to UC
The best way to understand assignments the best way forward. I was impressed with how
and course material is to attend your If you’re feeling unsafe or being committed the staff were to
tutorials, because they’re smaller groups harassed, please report it to seeing me succeed. As a visually
and usually taught by a senior student. Student Care.
impaired student, it’s even
UC Health Centre also offers free and
more daunting to enter tertiary
confidential counselling to students.
Our wellbeing hub has all the education but everyone was so
information in one place: University of Canterbury Students’ friendly and helpful.’
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support Association (UCSA). Ryan.
/wellbeing-hub. UCSA has a subsidised dental scheme Ngāi Tahu.
for UC students, menstrual emergency Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor of Arts in
services, $10 eye exams, food vouchers, English and History
and other subsidised support.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 31Student Volunteer Army .
Community.
There are spaces on campus that are open Clubs and events. Compact campus.
to anyone, regardless of background.
Clubs help you find or create your own UC’s campus is all in one place — like
The Equity and Disability Service community. Opshopping, gaming, a city within a city — making it easy to
assures there is equal access to facilities activism, snow sports, mental health and stroll, cycle, or skate around through our
and opportunities, extending their much more — UC has the greatest number beautiful gardens.
services for those with temporary of student clubs than any other Aotearoa There are three libraries, computer suites
injuries too. university. with 24-hour access, lecture theatres,
We have a growing rainbow, takatāpui www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/studentlife labs, and studios.
community on campus — students and /clubs. Grab a snack at one of the 15 cafés and
staff. QCanterbury (a UCSA club) and the
eateries or catch up over a drink and a
Queer-Straight Alliance (QSA) are safe, Halls. board game after class at UCSA’s bar,
social places for sexually and gender
Our students find that staying in campus The Foundry.
diverse people, as well as allies.
accommodation in their first year is a www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/studentlife
UC and QCanterbury helped set up great way to get a feel of the community
the Robin Duff Room, a space for /explore..
vibe, meet new people, and find support.
LGBTQIA+ students. There are a bunch of social events held
University allows you to explore your throughout the year too. curry soc, started by a student
identity in a new way — Te Waka keen on exploring cultures
www.canterbury.ac.nz/life
Pākākano, the Māori, Pasifika, and through curries, is now one of the
/accommodation.
Equity Office, provides a network biggest clubs on campus.
of support.
Uni Life.
-
uc aerospace, started by a
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/equity. student who wanted to introduce
Not staying in halls? No problem. Uni Life
people to building rockets and
-
is a year-long programme run by students
Student Volunteer Army for first-year students who don’t stay in
aerospace, now does international
(SVA). campus accommodation. Social events
events and has been
in the news a couple of times.
The SVA is UC’s largest and world- and activities are organised for you to
famous student club with over 2,000 socialise and navigate uni life together. So… your club idea could be the
members who regularly volunteer in Your Leader also helps you connect with next big thing!
various community projects. clubs that are right for you.
sva.org.nz. www.canterbury.ac.nz/support
/get-support/new/unilife.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 33From campus to …
1. UC campus, 5. Westfield shopping mall, 8. Beach,
5-minute drive from UC. 20-minute drive from UC.
2. University of Canterbury
Students’ Association 6. Central business district 9. Airport,
(UCSA), (CBD), 10-minute drive from UC.
10-minute drive from UC.
3. UC accommodation, 10. UC sports field..
7. Port Hills,
4. Asian supermarket 20-minute drive from UC, for
and restaurants, fantastic views of the Southern Alps.
15-minute walk from UC.
36 www.canterbury.ac.nzUC’s unique location. What sets Balance out your studies
UC is the only fully purpose-built, Christchurch apart? • 4 dual ziplines at Christchurch
self-contained residential campus in Rents in Ōtautahi Christchurch are 15% Adventure Park.
the country. It’s got the benefit of being cheaper than Auckland and 11% cheaper • 10 ski fields within two hours’ drive
distinct from the rest of Christchurch, than Wellington. (Source: ChristchurchNZ). from Christchurch.
yet only 5km away from the city centre.
You’ll find new public spaces and • Check out Riverside Market, Port Hills,
There are open green spaces where you gardens, a colourful CBD, less congestion, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa, Hanmer
can sunbathe after lectures, or take a and future-focused Springs, plus explore South Island
breather when you’re stressed. Watch sustainable businesses. spots like Arthur’s Pass National Park,
out for skateboarders, scooters, roller Kaikōura, Milford Sound, Queenstown.
bladers, and cyclists though!
• There are heaps of stunning walks for
all levels of fitness.
2022 He Arataki ki UC | Introduction to UC 37T: +64 3 364 2555 UC social media: Proud supporters of:
Freephone in NZ:
facebook.com/
0800 VARSITY (827 748) universitycanterbury
E: info@canterbury.ac.nz
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