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2022 Health Hauora Bachelor of: Health Sciences Social Work with Honours Speech and Language Pathology with Honours Sport Coaching
17
health subjects and
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health-oriented degrees
Ngā Kai o Roto | Contents
Why study at UC? Plan your degree More information
1 Welcome to Health 12 Bachelor of Health Sciences 29 UC Health graduates
2 Study Health at UC 13 Bachelor of Social Work 31 Frequently asked questions
4 Actively engaged experts with Honours 32 Contact us
5 Coherent, connected, and 14 Bachelor of Speech and Language
relevant programmes Pathology with Honours Rainbow Diversity Support
6 Diverse research programmes 15 Bachelor of Sport Coaching
7 A modern learning environment 16 Bachelor of Youth and
Community Leadership
8 Opening doors
17 Certificates and related degrees
9 Evidence-informed action UC is proud to partner with Ngāi Tūāhuriri and Ngāi Tahu
19 Postgraduate options to uphold the mana and aspirations of mana whenua.
10 Solve real-world problems
11 Be part of an inclusive and diverse Published Mei | May 2021. Information may be out of date
at the time of print. Please check the website.
student community
Subjects
The University’s official regulations are at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
20 Subjects Front cover: In the design Makaurangi, a fingerprint,
the three elements are representative of Ngā Kete o te
Wānanga, the three baskets of knowledge, with the lines
and koru a symbol of mana and mana whenua. This
design originates from traditional whakairo (carving)
and kōwhaiwhai designs which can often be seen on the
rafters inside wharenui (meeting house).
Suli (centre) completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice (Nursing).
Working as a Pacific Mobile Community Nurse at Tangata Atumotu Trust, Suli runs Siva Samoa, a public health
programme with regular fitness classes and wellness checks for members of the Samoan community.
Nau mai, tauti mai ki te Hauora.
Welcome to Health at UC.
Kōkiri mai rā e ngā If you are inspired to make a positive knowledge, such as Child and Family
mana puipuiaki, e ngā difference for people, communities, Psychology, Counselling, Audiology,
countries, and even the world, then and our Master of Health Sciences and
reo tongarerewa kua Health could be the subject for you. Te Nursing pathways.
rangitāmirohia e tā tātou Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University
kaupapa hauora o Te Whare of Canterbury (UC) has many options If you have the passion for health, we
have the qualifications where you can
Wānanga o Waitaha. for you to get a recognised and
make a difference. Join our inspiring
respected health‑related qualification.
health graduates in helping to make
E tau mai nei! Health is incorporated into a variety of positive and meaningful change in
programmes across UC. Te Kura Mātai people’s lives, engaging with whānau,
Hauora | School of Health Sciences workplaces, and communities. We look
offers two undergraduate degrees — the forward to welcoming you to UC.
Bachelor of Health Sciences and the
Bachelor of Sport Coaching — while the
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
and the Bachelor of Speech and
Language Pathology with Honours are
offered by other colleges.
Professor Letitia Fickel
If you already have a degree, UC has Amorangi Taupua | Pro-Vice-Chancellor
health-related postgraduate options Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
that will develop your specialist Education, Health and Human Development
www.canterbury.ac.nz 1
Bachelor of Health Sciences
graduate Eve Ji conducts an
Appetite for Life workshop,
as part of her employment
with Pegasus Health Ltd.
44,000
Estimated number of
new jobs that will exist
in the fitness and sports
sector by 2026
Study Health at UC
Diverse research
programmes
UC Health is incorporated into
Health is becoming more about wellness and many subjects across different
prevention, with a stronger focus on community. degrees. As a result, researchers
Sport is now more professional, and not just about are engaging from different
performance but wider participation — ultimately, perspectives — from psychology
it’s all about people. to public health, social work
to sport, geography to youth
At UC we recognise this shift, and prepare you for diverse roles, development (page 6).
from frontline, nurses, psychologists, sports coaches, and health
promoters, to programme design, policy, and management.
A vibrant campus
Actively engaged experts Coherent, Flexible learning spaces and the
Our lecturers are national and connected, and latest technology both support
international experts in a range relevant programmes and encourage interactive
of health and sport disciplines. Whatever your role in health, learning and collaboration. You’ll
Their interprofessional approach you will require up-to-date be learning alongside other
to teaching recognises that comprehensive knowledge and students and developing your
healthcare requires collaboration skills. Cutting-edge research is practical skills (page 7).
between services and sectors, to incorporated into our courses
improve outcomes for everyone and programmes, so you gain
(page 4). knowledge as it is developing in
the field (page 5).
2 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.
Opening doors
The knowledge, skills, and
qualifications you gain will open
doors to meaningful employment,
and new exciting life opportunities.
Our qualifications give you flexibility
so you can tailor your studies to your
interests, forging a pathway to the
career you want (page 8).
Evidence-informed
action
Throughout your degree, you
will apply theory and learning
to real‑world problems, through
projects, internships, and
practicums. Your actions will be
well‑informed and grounded in
current research and best practices
(page 9).
Solve real-world
problems
UC Health is focused on all aspects
of human health and wellbeing
over the life course. You will engage
with communities, organisations
and businesses, schools, and clubs,
thereby helping you become a
health leader (page 10).
Be part of an inclusive
and diverse student
community
Explore, learn, and connect everyday
— there is a variety of social,
volunteer, and sports opportunities.
Being involved in campus and
community projects and events Melissa
Studying towards a
will build your confidence and Bachelor of Speech and
capabilities (page 11). Language Pathology
www.canterbury.ac.nz 3
UC has the
TOP
RANKED
research department in
Aotearoa New Zealand for
Public Health*
Dr Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll
‘I am particularly interested
Actively engaged
in how research can support
critical reflection on social
norms and discourses, so that
experts
we might be better equipped
to think and act to reduce
health and social inequities.
This kaupapa is the basis of my
Our lecturers take an interprofessional approach to teaching in hauora Māori, and
teaching engaging with national and international our aim in the BHSc to produce
graduates well prepared to
experts from a range of health and sport disciplines. make a difference.’
Working together towards statistical modelling, health and physical Dr Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll
better health activity, culture and sport, and sport and Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kauwhata, Rangitāne,
exercise psychology. Ngāti Kahungunu
A wide range of clinical and non-clinical Lecturer — Māori Health and Wellbeing,
health experts work at UC, bringing a
wealth of professional work experience.
Research with impact Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences
Our interprofessional approach to teaching Our health leaders are focused on making a
recognises that healthcare requires collaboration positive impact in communities and in people’s
between services and sectors. An integrated lives. Everything we do — the research we
health approach improves outcomes conduct, the leadership roles we undertake, the
for everyone. sector partnerships we forge, and the learning
environments we create — is focused on
Home to the experts improving wellbeing and health.
What are our researchers investigating? The
list is innumerable, but here are just a few
examples: decision making in health care,
informatics, Māori health, population health, *
Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education
child development, access to health services, Commission 2018 PBRF Assessment.
4 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.
UC’S
MASTER OF
COUNSELLING
is the only postgraduate
counselling programme
in Te Waipounamu
South Island.
Suli
‘Health and wellbeing is crucial
Coherent,
to both an individual and to
society as a whole. This degree
sets you up with the knowledge
connected, and
base to face crucial health
issues relating to society today.
relevant programmes
You have to know what you
want from the degree. Don’t
be afraid to ask questions,
everyone is here to help.
Our courses ensure your knowledge and skills are I love working within the
comprehensive and current to whatever your role. Pacific community, focusing
on health and wellbeing,
especially in areas of physical
Evidence-based teaching By shifting its focus from performance to
activity promotion and
participation, sport becomes a way to foster
At UC, we’re changing the way we teach to
social, physical, and mental wellbeing. community empowerment.
reflect the future way of working and to ensure
UC’s postgraduate Child and Family Psychology I feel I have made a greater
successful pathways for students. Our degree
programmes are evidence and practice-based, programme is unique within Aotearoa, and was impact with those who I train,
and designed to address the needs of working designed to meet market demand for registered with the knowledge base learnt
professionals and the community. There psychologists specifically trained to work with from the various papers in
are programmes that work with and inform children, adolescents, and families.
the degree.’
government, NGOs, and regional partners.
Designed for the future Suli
Addressing population UC’s multidisciplinary approach allows you to Bachelor of Health Sciences
health needs develop the skillsets that employers are seeking: Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice
collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and (Nursing)
The Bachelor of Health Sciences degree was Registered Nurse
innovation. The time you spend in internships,
designed specifically to address Aotearoa Pacific Mobile Community Nurse,
practice clinics, labs, and gyms prepares you
New Zealand’s growing healthcare sector by Tangata Atumotu Trust
well for the workforce. UC graduates are strongly
preparing graduates with the skills required
sought after as they have learned to embrace
for non-clinical roles. Our Sport Coaching
new challenges, and are keen to connect and
degree recognises that sport now operates
make positive difference in people’s lives.
in a more professional, scientific, and
entrepreneurial space. www.canterbury.ac.nz 5
THE
PUKEMANU
CENTRE
is managed by registered
psychologists and operates as
part of the professional training
course for students in advanced
postgraduate training
Dr Johnny Bourke with Professor Philip Schluter
in Child and Family Psychology.
‘One of the key findings was
Diverse research
that disaster recovery for
people living with disability
at a wider level needs to
programmes
move from the individual
vulnerability model to how
society as a whole can make
the life of people with physical
Public health, psychology, social work, sport, impairment easier, improving
geography, or youth development — UC Health is social structures.’
multi-disciplinary. Dr Johnny Bourke
Bachelor of Arts, PhD in Health Sciences
Research in action Find your specialisation Disability and PLEx Research Lead
Burwood Academy of Independent Living
Our research hubs and facilities specialise in You will encounter a multitude of views, expertise, Hā-i-mano
areas such as health assessment, epidemiology, and insights that will help you specialise. Our
complementary and alternative medicine, postgraduate courses focus on enhanced health
exercise, sports science, and public health. Our and wellbeing through the lifespan, from early
innovative research is informing policy and childhood intervention to palliative care.
practice to help improve people’s lives. Another focus is on the functioning of the
For instance, a desire to challenge assumptions health system, from the management of health
around disability and to ground social advocacy information to health in communities.
in research led Dr Johnny Bourke to his doctoral
research. It focused on the community inclusion Purposeful and personalised
of wheelchair users in the long‑term following a What we teach in our programmes is focused yet
natural disaster. His research provides a massive adaptable — it’s about what matters to you. You
opportunity to realise some policies around have the flexibility to tailor your studies around
disability rights and human rights. your interests, passions, and aspirations to get
the outcome you want. We will offer plenty of
guidance and support along the way.
6 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.
Rehua Manawa
UNIQUE
FACILITIES
UC has high-tech equipment
not found in other gyms in
Christchurch and is amongst the
top facilities for elite training used
by the wider sports community.
In Ngāi Tahu narratives, Rehua
A vibrant campus
was the son of Ranginui (Sky
Father) and Papatūānuku
(Earth Mother) and a rangatira
(chief) among the stars in the
Health and wellness are at the heart of the campus night sky.
and the city. As well as being the brightest
whetū (star), Rehua heralds the
Rehua is your home on campus gauge throwing speeds, the next a trampoline beginning of raumati (summer)
We are proud that Rehua, our new building on
to test the effects of short-burst interval training and is associated with wellness,
Ilam campus, is embraced by students from
on fitness gains. healing, and leadership.
across the University. Make use of our study
spaces, catch up with friends at Therapy, the In the heart of the The name of our building,
in-house café, and join us for morning karakia health precinct Rehua, was given by Ngāi
and waiata during term time. Make Rehua your
Many of our postgraduate health courses
Tūāhuriri, the hapū who
home on campus.
are based at Manawa, in the heart of the hold the mana whenua for
city, connecting students and staff with the Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
State-of-the-art facilities central city health precinct and world-class University of Canterbury.
Our Sport Science, Biomechanics, and Strength sports facilities.
and Conditioning laboratories provide you
Manawa is a world-class hub for health
with a dynamic environment filled with
education, research, and innovation, bringing
sport‑related technologies, testing, and
together a network of world-class researchers,
performance equipment. Performance analysis
software is used to assist students, community, students, and clinicians. A collaboration between
and professional athletes and sports groups UC, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and Canterbury
with strength and conditioning training, and District Health Board (CDHB), Manawa is part
improving performance and technique. of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s new Te Papa Hauora
Health Precinct.
Classrooms are placed alongside gym spaces so
that you can apply theory directly into practice. Guest lectures, workshops, and seminars
Adaptable labs transform from lesson to lesson are held in Manawa each year, placing our
— one day you’ll be using radar equipment to academics at the forefront of the health sector.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 7
UC
INTERNS
are creative self-starters
who show initiative
Rachel
‘I’m working for Purapura
Opening doors
Whetu, which is a Māori based
mental health organisation. We
work from a Kaupapa Māori
perspective, so we integrate
Gain the knowledge, skills, and qualifications that will Māori philosophies into our
treatment and try to make our
help you open doors to meaningful employment and clients feel more connected
new, exciting life opportunities. to their Māori side. It’s less
clinical than what you get
Join a growing workforce Engage and understand from mainstream mental
Health and Sport graduates have gone on Whether you are a school leaver or someone
health organisations.
to become health consultants, physical looking for a career change, we will equip
health advisors (Green Prescription), business you with the skills you need to succeed in the
At UC, I learned skills
managers, ACC facilitators, community health sector. that I use every day in my
engagement coordinators (Cancer Society), You will gain experiences interacting with
job, like organisational
national health educators (Endometriosis NZ), people from many different backgrounds. This skills, communication
policy analysts (Ministry for Primary Industries), will sharpen your communication and leadership skills, professionalism,
performance analysis coaches, counsellors, skills, as well as advance your understanding of and knowledge of physical
social workers, and personal trainers. the issues affecting communities and how we activity. I walked away from
Other graduates have successfully pursued a
can address them.
uni being able to implement
career in teaching through one of UC’s one-year
Whatever programme you study, you will learn really strong life skills into my
to develop strategies that influence change. By
graduate teaching programmes.
the time you graduate, you will be experienced
working practice.’
in connecting with people to make positive Rachel
changes in their lives and the lives of others.
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa,
Ngāti Whatua, Tainui
Bachelor of Sport Coaching
Whānau Ora Coordinator, Purapura Whetu
8 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.120-HOUR
internship in your final year
of the Sport Coaching degree
Chris
‘I’m looking at ways to use
Evidence-informed
athletes data to reduce
injuries. Right now athletes
wear some very clever devices
action
that gather a whole range
of metrics such as distance
covered and top speeds. I get
to take all this information
Whatever you learn throughout your degree will and find ways to use it. I love
be backed by hands-on experience, giving you it because I’m helping athletes
get to a stage where they’re
workplace skills. reaching their potential. It’s
not a dust collector PhD!
Real-world experience Challenge yourself to be the
Your actions will be well-informed and based best you can be I’d always wanted to turn my
on current research and best practices. In the The health workforce has become more diverse research into something I
Bachelor of Sport Coaching, students undertake and interdisciplinary. It requires people from can apply in the real world. I
a 120-hour internship with a sports organisation, different backgrounds and a problem-solving stumbled across the Centre of
for example Sport Canterbury or the Canterbury approach to answer the big questions facing Entrepreneurship’s start-up
Crusaders, to build their leadership capabilities
and gain real-world industry-based skills.
population health. This is why we foster a programme. We did a pitch
multidisciplinary approach in our teaching.
competition and won. We
Health Sciences students can also complete a
300-level internship course where they will apply
A great strength of the UC Health Sciences
also won the entré 85K start-
team is in that intersection between health
their knowledge and skills to a project developed and sport — aspects such as nutrition, physical up challenge for our product
in collaboration with external health providers. activity, exercise, behaviour change, and health called Komodo Monitr and
education feature across our degrees. received $17,500 cash and
You will have opportunities to work across $10,000 of in-kind services.’
teams and participate in community projects
where you can share what you know and learn Chris
from others. Studying towards a PhD in Education
Chief Executive, Monitr
www.canterbury.ac.nz 9UC helps the Cancer Society with
evidence-based advocacy.
Our research helped convince
the Christchurch City Council
that businesses would support
smokefree policies
Olivia
‘I would definitely recommend
Solve real-world
taking advantage of any
internships offered as it allows
you to practice what you are
problems
learning and get an insight
into life after university. The
internship opportunities
allowed me to get my foot in the
You’ll be helping people make health choices and door within Sport Canterbury
decisions based on what matters to them and and gave me more of an insight
into the health field as well as a
their whānau. hands-on experience.
Become a health leader You will develop a strong knowledge of how You become more than just a
Healthcare is becoming more personalised as
government, systems, and legislation impact number within this degree.
people become more aware of health issues and
different people and communities. You get to know your lecturers
participate in their own healthcare decisions. and they get to know you.
Connect with employers while This opens up a great support
Studying UC Health will prepare you to be
an influential and productive member of
you study network which is important
multi‑disciplinary teams, and ultimately become There are internship opportunities in the throughout study and once
a health leader, by engaging with communities, professional areas students want to work in. you leave university. If you’re
organisations and businesses, schools,
and clubs.
This allows you to connect with a business or passionate about health and
organisation, make an impact, and see how
wellbeing and want to build
your education works in the real world. You get
Understand the impact to show them what you can do. Many of our your confidence, then this
dynamic students even land jobs based on their degree is definitely suited
Understanding the ethical, social, economic,
environmental, cultural, and political internship experiences. for you.’
determinants of health is a cornerstone of UC is also connected to a wide range of
Olivia
our programmes. We challenge our students community-level healthcare organisations such
to develop strategies addressing complex as Smokefree, All Right?, Disability Services, Bachelor of Health Sciences
health issues. and more. Physical Health Advisor, Rongoā Kākāriki,
Sport Canterbury
10 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Smaller class sizes allow for
MORE
FACE-TIME
with lecturers
Meg
‘I’ve really loved working
Be part of an
with the student Equity and
Wellbeing group. We meet
twice a term to discuss issues.
inclusive and diverse
I’ve also loved being a part
of HealthSoc, taking on the
student community
role of Vice President. It’s a
wonderful group that provides
an extra level of belonging and
support for Health students.
Explore, learn, and connect everyday. Everything is extremely
student-centred at UC. They
Connect for your wellbeing The All Right? Amble really want you to thrive. They
UC has over 180 student clubs and societies To ensure the connection between theory
don’t just want you to study
— all ready to help you meet new people, get and practice, BHSc students are given the and leave, they want you to
academic support, play a sport, discover a new opportunity to organise the ‘All Right? Amble’ in make the most of the whole
hobby, or explore new pursuits. Look out for the Ōtautahi Botanic Gardens, at local schools uni experience.’
HealthSoc and other student events held on and on campus. Students design and implement
campus during the year. activity stations, dedicated to the ‘five ways to Meg
wellbeing’ — take notice, be active, connect, keep Bachelor of Health Sciences
Stay active, stay well learning, and give. These practical opportunities Step Up: Health Navigator, Pegasus Health
Get involved with UC Rec & Sport to make allow students to connect with the public, and
friends, stay active, and stay well. They offer a actively promote healthy living.
range of activities from fun social sports to team
competitions. Use the gym, do yoga or pilates,
and even design your own fitness programme.
Our academic programmes are also integrated
with student sport. For example, Sports Science
students intern with UC Club teams. You’ll see
fellow students making health and sport a part
of their daily lives.
www.canterbury.ac.nz 11Bachelor of Health Sciences.
BHSc
The BHSc is a three-year Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Health Education – example degree structure
programme that provides Year 1
HLTH HLTH HLTH BIOL HLED HLED 100 100
a comprehensive overview 101 106 110 116 121 122 Level Level
of health and health care. Year 2
It is a multidisciplinary HLTH
201
HLTH
202
MAOR 270
or MAOR 212
HLED
221
HLED
222
HLED
223
200
Level
100
Level
qualification and our
Year 3
graduates are using their HLTH HLED HLED 300 300 200 200
skills in the health sector 301 321 322 Level Level Level Level
and beyond. Compulsory
courses
Major
courses
Other courses from Health Sciences
or other degrees
Aotearoa New Zealand's health and disability Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
sector is characterised by a diverse workforce This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
made up of many occupations. This diversity
is essential to providing the range of services
required to meet individual and public
health outcomes. Graduating BHSc students who complete across the University.
This programme is based on world-leading HLTH 312 Health Planning, Implementation
research and provides the opportunity for and Evaluation are recognised by the Health Further study
internships in health-related workplaces. Promotion Forum as meeting the foundation
knowledge and understanding of Ngā Students with a health-related undergraduate
Kaiakatanga Hauora mō Aotearoa | Health degree may apply for entry to postgraduate
Degree structure Promotion Competencies for New Zealand. Health Sciences programmes. Students with the
• The BHSc requires a total of 360 points made appropriate background may be able to apply
up of 135 points from compulsory courses and Majors Majors Minors* for programmes in Counselling, Child and Family
at least 90 points from one subject major. Health Education • • Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and
Māori and • • Nursing*. See page 19 for more on the graduate
• The first year of study gives you a foundation and postgraduate qualifications on offer at UC.
Indigenous Health
in Health Sciences through core courses
introducing students to health studies, Physical Activity • *
The Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice and
Bachelor of Nursing joint initiative between UC and the Ara
human biology, epidemiology, and Māori Psychology •
Institute of Canterbury gives the opportunity for students
health. Students will also undertake courses Public Health • • who already hold a relevant degree to gain two further
qualifications in just two years.
from their chosen major. Society and Policy •
• At least 225 of the total points must be for *
The introduction of minors to the degree is subject to Te Career opportunities
courses above 100-level. In the second and Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due
third years of study, you will gain specialist July 2021. The BHSc at UC is ideal preparation to equip
knowledge in their chosen major. students to work within the many non-clinical
Double majors areas of health, health management, and health
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Many students choose to enrol in a double care. You will gain multidisciplinary skills and
major and this can often be completed in the insights that are highly valued in these fields.
Workplace skills and knowledge
same length of time as a single major. Students Health Sciences graduates work in settings
This degree will provide you with an awareness commonly combine majors in Public Health, such as district health boards, government
of the critical health challenges facing Aotearoa. and Society and Policy; Health Education and ministries, local government, non-government
Essential workplace skills will be gained Psychology; and Māori and Indigenous Health organisations, Māori health providers,
in cultural competency and working with and Public Health. Elective courses may be aged residential care, schools, primary care
communities to improve health outcomes. chosen from Health Sciences or other degrees organisations, universities, and polytechnics.
You will graduate being able to evaluate www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
quantitative, qualitative, and Kaupapa Māori
information, equipping you for decision-making
in the workplace. Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
Education, Health and Human Development
T: +64 3 369 3333
E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/health
12 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Bachelor of Social Work
with Honours. BSW(Hons)
This highly regarded Bachelor of Social Work with Honours – example degree structure
interdisciplinary degree Year 1
100 100 100
will engage you in both
SOWK SOWK SOWK HSRV MAOR
101 102 104 103 108 or 165 Level Level Level
theory and practice, Year 2
equipping you for a SOWK
202
SOWK
203
SOWK
205
SOWK
206
HSRV
212
MAOR
212
HSRV
204
200
Level1
wide range of people-
Year 3
related work. SOWK SOWK SOWK SOWK SOWK
301 303 304 308 340
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
(BSW(Hons)) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s Year 4
most established Social Work programme. SOWK SOWK SOWK
Recognised by the Social Workers Registration 490 491 492
Board, the BSW(Hons) is ideal for those with
Compulsory courses Courses chosen from ANTH, CRJU, EDUC, Courses from Arts
a commitment to working with others in MAOR, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, TREO, or WRIT 101 or other degrees
overcoming personal and institutional barriers 1 Choose from CULT 202, HIST 243, HSRV 208, HSRV 210, MAOR 270, MAOR 285, COMS 207, POLS 206, POLS 212, or SOCI 218.
to wellbeing, and promoting the full potential Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
of people. This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Recommended preparation
Entry to the first year of the BSW(Hons) is open Second year and beyond Career opportunities
to all students with entry to the University.
Entry to Social Work courses at 200-level and Students develop a strong academic and practice
While no particular school subjects are above is competitive. Completed courses at 100 foundation in the social sciences and social work
required, a background in subjects promoting and 200-level can be credited to a Bachelor of at UC, which prepares them to be social workers,
communication skills such as English, History, Arts (BA) if you are unable to, or choose not to, policy analysts, and researchers in both statutory
Geography, or te reo Māori is useful. Volunteer continue with a BSW(Hons). and non-government sectors.
work in the community is also good preparation.
In your fourth year, 80% of your work will be in Graduates are highly employable overseas,
the field, allowing you to put into practice the particularly in the UK and Australia.
Degree structure knowledge and skills you have gained. Social Work graduates are employed in a wide
The BSW(Hons) requires a total of 480 points: www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations variety of fields including family welfare, child
• 405 points comprising compulsory Social protection, justice, education, community
Work (SOWK) and Human Services Further study development, and all areas of health and
(HSRV) courses wellbeing.
Further study can be undertaken in master's
• 75 points of elective courses chosen from (thesis and applied), and PhD programmes. www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
subjects such as Anthropology, Criminal
See page 19 for more details.
Justice, Education, Human Services, Māori Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
and Indigenous Studies, Political Science and T: +64 3 369 3377
International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
and Te Reo Māori. www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses /schools-and-departments/social-work
www.canterbury.ac.nz 13Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours. BSLP(Hons)
Over the four years of Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours – example degree structure
this degree, students Year 1 – Intermediate
gain the knowledge and CMDS
161
STAT
101
100
Level1
100
Level2
100
Level2
100
Level2
100
Level2
100
Level2
skills to assist a wide Year 2 – 1st Professional
variety of people with 25%
communication and
swallowing disorders. Year 3 – 2nd Professional
30%
The Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours (BSLP(Hons)) is a highly Year 4 – 3rd Professional
regarded, professional degree accredited by
the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists'
50%
Association. UC students are able to utilise
excellent on-site resources including clinics and Compulsory courses Clinical placement Elective courses
research facilities. 1 Students must take one of the following: HLTH 106; MAOR 165; MAOR 172; TREO 110; TREO 111.
2 Students can choose courses from other degrees to make up 120 points. Some courses are recommended.
Recommended preparation 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
Entry into the Intermediate Year
The Intermediate Year is open to all students
with University Entrance. A background in The compulsory courses in your first year cover Further study
science is recommended. anatomy, physiology, and statistics. Students
Postgraduate options include:
must also take one course in Māori culture,
Entry into the Professional Years language, or health. The four recommended • Master of Audiology
courses cover communication disorders, • Master of Science (majoring in Speech and
The first year is followed by the Professional
linguistics, and psychology. Language Sciences)
Years. Entry into the Professional Years is limited
and is based on completion of the Intermediate • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Year, academic merit (normally a B+ or better The Professional Years
grade average), and fluency in English. Relevant First Professional Year courses focus on speech Career opportunities
work experience may also be considered. and language development and disorders,
Applications for entry to the First Professional evidence-based practice, and audiology. By Our graduates are in demand and highly
Year close on 1 October of the preceding year, working with a range of clients you will gain employable both in Aotearoa New Zealand
although late applications will be considered if practical experience (which represents up to 25% and overseas. They go on to work in hospitals,
places are available. of the year's work). schools, and private clinics. Some of our
graduates now have their own private practices,
If you are unsuccessful in gaining a place in the In the Second Professional Year, you continue while others are working in research labs, and
First Professional Year, your completed courses studying different types of communication designing and developing new speech–language
can usually be credited to a BSc, BHSc, or BA. disorders, work with practising therapists, and technologies.
complete coursework in a hospital setting. This
The BSLP(Hons) is recognised in Australia, the
Degree structure year your fieldwork increases to 30%.
United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.
The BSLP(Hons) requires a total of 480 points. In the Third Professional Year, you take more
advanced courses and also complete research www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
work. About half of your year will be based in
The Intermediate Year the field, and you will spend more time taking Te Kura Mahi ā-Hirikapo | School of
The first year (Intermediate Year) comprises responsibility for the assessment of clients and Psychology, Speech and Hearing
a minimum of 120 points or eight 15-point the planning, management, and evaluation of T: +64 3 369 4333
courses (or equivalent). The Intermediate courses therapy programmes. E: psyc-speech-hear@canterbury.ac.nz
may be taken in one full-time year of study or www.canterbury.ac.nz/science
accumulated over more than one year. /schools-and-departments
/psyc-speech-hear
14 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Bachelor of Sport Coaching.
BSpC
The Bachelor of Sport Bachelor of Sport Coaching – example degree structure
Coaching (BSpC) is Year 1
the only specialist sport SPCO
101
SPCO
102
SPCO
104
SPCO
105
SPCO
110
100
SPCO
107
Level
100 Level
or above
100 Level
or above
coaching degree in Year 2
Aotearoa. With flexible SPCO 201 or SPCO SPCO 200 200 200 200 Level 100 Level
208 209
learning and internships,
SPCO 302 Level Level Level or above or above
this qualification caters Year 3
SPCO 300 300 300 300 300 200 Level 200 Level
for a variety of students. 320 Level Level Level Level Level or above or above
Core courses Courses required Optional
UC students gain key skills employers are for major1 courses
looking for, not just in sport and related fields, 1 You must ensure that you complete the required courses for at least one major.
but in everything from communications Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
to corporate management. BSpC students This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
learn skills such as leadership, accountability, www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
communication, teamwork, motivation,
and psychology.
This degree also provides a recognised pathway Subject Major Minor Further study
for entry to teaching qualifications, in particular Adventure Sport Graduates can complete a qualification in one
•
physical education and health teaching at and Environment year to become a teacher or manager:
secondary level. There is the ability to include Performance Analysis • •
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
additional teaching subjects (eg, maths or Physical Education • (Primary Education or Secondary Education)
science) through the optional course spaces in Nutrition •
the degree. • Master of Sport Science
Sport Science • •
• Master of Teaching and Learning
Sports Leadership (Primary Education or Secondary Education)
Entry requirements and Management
•
• Master of Business
The BSpC has an intake in February or July. Strength and • Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
•
Conditioning
Applicants under 20 years old must have • Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
University Entrance or provide evidence of their Strength and and Learning (Primary Education or
ability to complete tertiary study successfully. Conditioning • Secondary Education)
with Nutrition • Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science.
As some of the courses within this programme
involve working with children, a police check and Applied learning in context Career opportunities
interview will be completed at the beginning of
these courses — you will be sent information on The degree has strong practical elements, You can enjoy a varied career in professional
how to complete these at the appropriate time. including two or three practicums coaching and community sporting organisations and
teams in the context of your choosing, and a management roles both within and beyond sport.
120-hour internship in a professional sporting
Degree structure workplace as part of your final year.
Past students have used the 120-hour internship
to gain experience at the Canterbury Rugby
The BSpC requires courses to a total of www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations Union, High Performance Sport New Zealand,
360 points. These are grouped into three strands:
and Sport Canterbury.
• Pedagogy (the theory and application of Distance learning option Recent graduates have become strength and
coaching and learning) Most BSpC courses can be studied on campus or conditioning coaches, community sports
• Sport and exercise sciences online, full-time or part-time. coordinators and advisors, performance analysts,
• Sociology of sport. sport scientists, as well as teachers, police
Certificate options officers, project planners, and managers.
All students complete one major within the
For an entry-level qualification in Sport www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
degree, and can also choose a second major or
Coaching, the Certificate in Sport Coaching
a minor.
(CertSpC) is available part-time or over one
Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
Minors semester — see page 17.
Education, Health and Human Development
Minor subject options are available in Youth For those with an undergraduate degree or T: +64 3 369 3333
and Community Leadership, from the Bachelor relevant post-secondary school study and E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of work experience, the Graduate Certificate in www.canterbury.ac.nz/health
Science. A minor requires 75 points of courses, Sport Coaching is an online, flexible learning
with 45 points above 100-level. qualification that enables students to develop
their professional coaching skills. www.canterbury.ac.nz 15Bachelor of Youth and
Community Leadership. BYCL
The Bachelor of Youth Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership– example degree structure
and Community Year 1
Leadership (BYCL) YACL CHCH EDUC 101 or 100 100 100 100 100
EDUC 102 or
101 101 POLS 103 Level Level Level Level Level
meets a growing need Year 2
for innovative leaders YACL EDUC CULT 202 or
EDUC 204 or 200 200 200 200 100 or 200
who can make an impact 201 206 INOV 290 Level Level Level Level Level
on national and global Year 3
300 300 200 or 300 200 or 300
challenges that are being
EDUC 302 or YACL YACL
EDUC 339 301 302 Level Level Level Level
encountered by youth and Compulsory Elective Courses from Arts
other communities.
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
This degree develops professional leadership and www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
entrepreneurial skills for those passionate about
issues such as sustainability, human rights,
equality, and humanitarian efforts. The BYCL You may also choose to do a minor within the Career opportunities
builds on UC’s international reputation in social degree, from subject options in the Bachelor of As global tensions become more prominent and
action, and offers real-world leadership and Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, cause more reactionary social movements, the
project experience by way of theoretical study or Bachelor of Sport Coaching. A minor requires world will continue to benefit from meaningful
and applied learning. 75 points of courses, with 45 points above action from strong leaders.
Youth and Community Leadership prepares 100-level. See the degree webpages for the list of
available minor subjects. The Bachelor of Youth and Community
students with the knowledge and skills to Leadership produces graduates who are more
identify and apply leadership to action change, For study planning help, contact Te Rōpū socially, ethically, and culturally aware. They
making this an ideal degree for those wanting to Takawaenga | Liaison Office (new students) will have skills in effective communications,
create a better world for the future. or a Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of project management, stakeholder engagement,
Education, Health and Human Development leadership, research, and solution-based
Entry requirements Student Advisor (advancing students). thinking that will create real results.
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or BYCL graduates will be strong leaders in their
equivalent) is required to enrol. Double degrees area of interest, with career examples including
Students with English as an additional It is possible to combine the Youth and politics, teaching, iwi development, community
language are also required to meet UC's English Community Leadership degree with other services, humanitarian efforts, charities,
language requirements. degrees, such as the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor not‑for-profits, government, consultation,
of Communication, Bachelor of Commerce, and media and marketing, social entrepreneurship,
Bachelor of Criminal Justice. and advocacy.
Degree structure
If you are considering a double degree you www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
The BYCL is a 360-point degree, with at least 225 should get advice from Student Advisors
points at 200-level or above: at Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
• 150 points of compulsory courses in Education, Health and Human Development.
Education, Health and Human Development
leadership development You can also contact Te Rōpū Takawaenga T: +64 3 369 3333
• 105 points of optional courses in a range of Liaison Office. E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Arts and Commerce subjects www.canterbury.ac.nz/education
• up to 105 points of courses from any
bachelor’s degree at UC.
16 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Certificates and related degrees
Certificate in Arts Certificate in Health Sciences* Related degrees
This is an option if you are unsure about whether *
New qualification subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities
New Zealand CUAP approval, due July 2021. Bachelor of Arts
university is for you or if you can only study
part-time. This Certificate will develop your abilities to With over 25 major subjects to choose from
promote healthier lifestyles and wellbeing. and spanning the humanities, social sciences,
Certificate in Arts – possible structure Health promotion encourages people to take languages and creative arts, UC Arts students
control and improve their health by: can follow their passion and gain valuable skills
Year 1
for employment.
100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200 • gaining awareness of health issues
Level Level Level Level Level Level Over the three years of your Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• improving personal health practices
degree, you will gain critical thinking, creative
Arts subject (eg, Anthropology) • creating supportive environments problem-solving, and communication skills that
Each block represents a 15-point course. • strengthening communities employers want, and there are unique practical
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible.
• advocating for policy improvements experiences such as internships on offer too.
For full course requirements, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Health-related majors of the BA include Education
Certificate in Health Sciences (child and adolescent development), Geography,
The certificate comprises four standard courses Human Services, Psychology, and Sociology.
– possible structure
(a minimum of 60 points) at 100 and/or
200-level in no more than two subjects, and can Year 1
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
be completed part-time, up to six years. HLTH 101 HLTH 101 100 or 200 100 or 200
or 106 or 121 or 106 or 121 Level Level The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
or 122 or 122
The Certificate in Arts can be used as a stepping (BE(Hons)) gives a broad undergraduate degree
stone to the Bachelor of Arts. Compulsory courses Optional courses which allows students the opportunity to
Certificate in Arts — subjects available Each block represents a 15-point course. specialise in the area of health via their
Anthropology Human Services
For full course requirements, go to final-year project. Students work on “Bench to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Bedside” projects which apply technology to
Art History and Theory Japanese
health fields, increasing efficiency and quality.
Chinese Linguistics This flexible qualification is intended for both
Each year a number of students studying a
Cinema Studies Māori and Indigenous new students and those already in the health
BE(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering work in the
Studies field wishing to retrain their skills. It is also a
ICU department at Christchurch Hospital on
Classics Mathematics pathway into the Bachelor of Health Sciences.
their final-year projects. Adding the Biomedical
Cultural Studies Media and The Certificate in Health Sciences is made up of Engineering minor to this degree will focus on
Communication 60 points at 100 and 200-level, with two core project work throughout study, in designing,
Digital Humanities Music courses, plus up to two other optional courses. It maintaining, and implementing medical and
Economics Philosophy can be completed full-time over one semester, or health technologies.
Education Political Science up to three years part-time.
Completing a BE(Hons) in Chemical and
and International If you wish to study further in this area, these Process Engineering with a minor in Bioprocess
Relations courses can be transferred to the Diploma in Engineering gives graduates leverage in obtaining
English Psychology Health Sciences or Bachelor of Health Sciences. jobs in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and
English Language Russian www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses nutraceutical industries.
European and Sociology
European Union
Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
Bachelor of Science
Studies
Education, Health and Human Development A Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a flexible three-year
French Spanish
T: +64 3 369 3333 degree that allows you to study a wide range of
Geography Statistics E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz subjects, while specialising in one or two areas.
German Te Reo Māori www.canterbury.ac.nz/education A BSc will extend your knowledge in multiple
History interest areas, satisfying many questions you
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses may have about the world and encourage you to
investigate even further.
Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts Health-related majors include Biochemistry,
T: +64 3 369 3377 Geography, Medicinal Chemistry, and Psychology.
E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
www.canterbury.ac.nz 17Certificate in Sport Coaching Certificate in Youth and Diploma in Health Sciences*
Designed for working professionals from any Community Leadership *
New qualification subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities
walk of life who want to develop their skills and New Zealand CUAP approval, due July 2021.
The Certificate in Youth and Community
knowledge in the area of Sport Coaching, this Leadership (CertYCL) builds on UC’s expertise This Diploma will develop your abilities to
certificate can be completed by distance around and reputation for humanitarian work and promote healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
your other commitments. social activism. Health promotion encourages people to take
Coaches can complement and enhance their control and improve their health by:
Students will develop introductory leadership
work-based skills or, if you are currently not skills and explore global issues they are • gaining awareness of health issues
employed in the sporting industry, you can passionate about resolving, with the • improving personal health practices
develop skills and competencies to support opportunity to carry out group projects in the • creating supportive environments
your knowledge and performance in the area of local community.
Sport Coaching and related fields. • strengthening communities
This programme is an especially good option
The Certificate in Sport Coaching comprises a for working professionals and those already in • advocating for policy improvements
minimum of 60 points at 100 and 200-level and leadership positions, or students who do not
can be completed full-time over one semester or want to commit to the full bachelor’s degree. Diploma in Health Sciences
up to two years part-time. Once complete, you – possible structure
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
may be exempt 60 points from the Bachelor of Year 1
Sport Coaching.
In the Certificate in Youth and Community HLTH HLTH HLTH HLED
Certificate in Sport Coaching – Leadership students will learn about leadership 101 106 110 121
possible structure of the self, and leading with others, through Year 2
exploration and experience of a wide range of
Year 1 Level HLED HLTH 100 or 200 100 or 200
contemporary leadership theories, including 122 201 Level Level
SPCO SPCO 100 or 200 100 or 200 those that emanate from the unique culture
101 or 102 201 Level Level
of Aotearoa. Compulsory courses Optional courses
Core courses Optional courses Certificate in Youth and Community Each block represents a 15-point course.
Each block represents a 15-point course. Leadership For full course requirements, go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Year 1 Level
YACL CHCH EDUC YACL
The CertSpC comprises two core courses 101 101 101 201 This flexible diploma is intended for both new
SPCO 101 Introduction to Sport Coaching students and those already in the health field
Compulsory courses
(or SPCO 102 Theoretical Foundations of wishing to retrain their skills.
Coaching and Teaching) and SPCO 201 Each block represents a 15-point course.
For full course requirements, go to
It is also a pathway into the Bachelor of
Learner‑Centred Teaching and Coaching, www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations Health Sciences.
plus two other optional courses.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses They will also will study learning: how and Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
why people learn, and what this means for Education, Health and Human Development
leading change. T: +64 3 369 3333
Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Their final course will be CHCH 101, the heritage
Education, Health and Human Development www.canterbury.ac.nz/health
service learning course that is at the heart of
T: +64 3 369 3333
community engagement.
E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/health
Te Rāngai Ako me te Hauora | College of
Education, Health and Human Development
T: +64 3 369 3333
E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/education
18 For the most up-to-date information, please check our website.Postgraduate options
UC offers a variety health workforce, and others interested in the
health sector the opportunity to examine a
Career opportunities
of interdisciplinary range of issues in health, and where relevant to
The health sector is one of Aotearoa New
Zealand’s biggest employers with a wide range
postgraduate options improve their professional practice.
of clinical career opportunities. The health
that include clinical and Research
workforce also includes many non-clinical roles,
non-clinical programmes.
which make up about one third of the total
Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences health workforce.
has a wide range of research interests including There are health-related career opportunities
UC’s Health lecturers and researchers health informatics, refugees, chronic diseases in local and central government, the voluntary
work collaboratively across the Colleges of
and childhood disorders, primary health care, sector, social services, industry, and research.
Engineering, Education, Health and Human
and workforce issues for specific health sector In an increasingly diverse and ageing society,
Development, Arts, and Science, as well as with
groups such as the Pacific workforce. career opportunities in the health workforce will
other tertiary institutions and the health sector.
Increasingly, employment in the health sector The School is home to the Health Services continue to expand.
requires postgraduate qualifications, particularly Assessment Collaboration Research Lab (HSAC), A health sciences specialisation can lead to work
for senior roles. Our programmes and research the Wayne Francis Cancer Epidemiology Research in such areas as health promotion, health and
activities respond to the dynamic nature of the Group, other externally funded projects, as well community, behaviour change, health policy,
health sector and its workforce. as a teaching and research clinic. administration, information management,
Postgraduate Health qualifications give health Research students share facilities with academics health technology assessment, and research.
professionals, non-clinical members of the and researchers, which fosters collaboration. www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/students/subjects
Subject areas in Health at UC Health research at UC
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University
Subject Master’s PhD PG Cert/Dip
of Canterbury is highly active in this
Audiology/Communication Disorders • • field, with multidisciplinary research
Bioengineering • contributions that are of benefit
to the Aotearoa health sector and
Child and Family Psychology • • internationally. Research work is currently
Clinical Psychology • being undertaken in diverse areas such as:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy • • acute circulatory failure
• stroke rehabilitation
Complex Educational Needs • •
• developing adolescent resilience
Counselling • •
• learning disabilities
Deaf and Hard of Hearing • •
• breast cancer detection
Environment and Health • •
• post-traumatic stress disorder
Health Behaviour Change • • in children
Health Information Management • • • air pollution mitigators
Health Sciences • • • • earlier sepsis detection
Health and Community • • • health benefits of micronutrients
Learning and Behaviour • • • 3D scans to mitigate physical disability
Medical Physics • • understanding birth weight issues
• and many other topics.
Nursing •
For health-related research news, visit
Palliative Care • •
www.canterbury.ac.nz/education-and-
Social Work • • health/research
Specialist Teaching • • For the recent UC Research Report, visit
www.canterbury.ac.nz/research
Sport Science • •
UC has a searchable database of
Taha Hinengaro — Health and Wellbeing Practice • researchers and projects at
note: Doctoral studies and master’s study by thesis-only can be started at the beginning of any month. https://researchprofile.canterbury.ac.nz
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