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  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The global market needs more innovative thinkers that can design new products and experiences to make life safer, easier, and more rewarding, or even start their own business venture.

    Entry Requirements

    You are open to enrol with any previous bachelor's degree study (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) and a B Grade Point Average in your final-year courses.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design (PGCertProdDesign) offers both practical and theoretical studies in designing product concepts for home, business, and commercial industry use.

    Entry Requirements

    Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design requires an appropriate design-related degree (eg, the Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Bachelor of Laws (LLB) students gain a professional degree of outstanding quality in four years. You will deal with real people with real problems as part of the innovative clinical studies programme at UC, honing critical practical skills in the process of helping the community.

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

    Recommended preparation

    Law studies do not require a background in any specific subject at secondary school, and entry to the first year of the LLB is open to everyone with University Entrance.

    You will need to have good reading, writing, and analytical skills. Subjects such as English, drama, economics, te reo Maori, languages, history, and classical studies are useful preparation.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching is an online, flexible learning qualification that enables students to fit Sport Coaching studies around their busy professional and personal lives.

    Entry Requirements

    To enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching you must have one of the following:

    • an approved bachelor's degree, or equivalent, or
    • satisfactory evidence that, based on relevant post-secondary school study and work experience, you are suitably qualified for entry.

    Approval of entry based on post-secondary school study and work experience would be likely to include a minimum of five years of sport-related work experience and accompanying industry qualifications (for example NZRU Advanced Coaching Course Certificate, NZ Football Senior Level 2 Coaching Certificate, or Advanced Youth Coaching Certificate). Approval for course entry in this instance would be determined by a Selection Committee from Te Kura Matai Hauora | School of Health Sciences.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching or use the admission requirements checker.

    One or more courses or research may require vaccination

    The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.

    For these courses you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    This Diploma offers people who hold a bachelor's degree in a major in an unrelated area the opportunity to study science in-depth.

    Entry Requirements

    Entry to the Graduate Diploma requires a bachelor's degree, which does not need to be in the same area of study. If you gained your qualification overseas, this will need to be assessed to ensure it is of an equivalent standard.

    Acceptance will depend on the standard and relevance of previous studies.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Science or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Graduate Certificate in Maori and Language Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu (GradCertMLP) gives our future and practising kaiako teachers the opportunity to develop their knowledge and confidence introducing our tamariki to the history, culture, and language of our indigenous communities.

    Entry Requirements

    The GradCertMLP is open to those who are provisionally certified as teachers, those that hold a subject to confirmation practising certificate, and full practising teachers.

    You will need to have completed an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) to enrol in this programme.

    There will also be a hui with the Programme Coordinator as part of your application to assess your current level of te reo competency and ascertain the support you will need during study.

    For information on the enrolment process, please see Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako Aumiri Pounamu | School of Teacher Education website.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Master of Product Innovation

    Masters (Coursework)

    Product designers have an exciting and ever-changing career, needing to understand and anticipate market trends, design innovative concepts, and create interest in new products.

    Entry Requirements

    Any previous bachelor's degree study (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard), and a B Grade Point Average in your final-year courses are open to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you will also need to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Product Innovation or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management (PGDipEM) combines your engineering knowledge with business and leadership skills by giving you real-world experiences and connections with industry.

    Entry Requirements

    You must have either a Bachelor of Engineering Technology, a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, a Bachelor of Science with Honours, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard, and have a GPA of at least 3 in your 300-level and higher courses. You can also apply for admission to the MEM based on previous studies and work experience, with approval.

    You will need to have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your previous degree. This may include practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to produce evidence of your English language ability with an IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with no individual score below 6.5; or other evidence acceptable to the College of Engineering Dean (Postgraduate).

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management or use the admission requirements checker.

    Pathway to the Master of Engineering Management

    You may choose to transfer your completed courses in the Diploma to the Master of Engineering Management programme. The MEM includes some additional compulsory and elective courses. You can apply to the MEM after you have passed your compulsory courses in the Diploma.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC.

    When applying, attach a Statement of Purpose to your Curriculum Vitae (CV). The Statement of Purpose helps us understand your reasons for applying, and to determine if you are a good match for an Engineering Management programme. In less than 500 words, describe to us why you are applying for the programme, and how you will contribute to the UC Engineering Management programme's collective aim and values. You may also be interviewed as part of the selection process.

    Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Master of Teaching and Learning (MTchgLn) is an initial teacher education qualification. It is an exciting option for graduates seeking to become primary or secondary teachers and who wish to distinguish themselves with a postgraduate qualification.

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants for the MTchgLn programme need a degree in a disciplinary field appropriate to teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand, with either:

    • a bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree with honours with a B Grade Point Average or better
    • a master's degree
    • approval of successful prior academic performance that demonstrates an ability for postgraduate-level study.

    You will also need to have English language ability and demonstrate literacy and numeracy competence that meets the requirements set out by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand, and meet the requirements stipulated in the Children's Act 2014.

    For the Secondary endorsement, you will need a body of knowledge from their previous studies in a subject relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school curriculum eg, English, physics, geography, etc.

    If you completed your entry qualification overseas, and intend to become a registered teacher in Aotearoa, Matatu Aotearoa will require an assessment of your qualification by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching and Learning.

    For information on gaining admission to UC teacher education programmes, please see the Guide to Applying.

    Selection process

    The MTchgLn has one intake each January. Selection for entry is based on:

    • academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and youth, community involvement, communication skills, and other personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
    • a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
    • a short literacy and numeracy test.
    How to apply

    As places are limited, we strongly recommend that you apply for programme entry as early as possible.

    Applications are open any time, and close on 31 October for international applicants and 1 December for domestic applicants before the start of the programme in late January, or when places are filled (whichever comes first).

    For more details on entry requirements and the teacher education application process see the Guide to Applying.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Graduate Diploma in Maori and Language Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu (GradDipMLP) provides provisionally certified and practising kaiako teachers with the confidence to be educators of te ao Maori.

    Entry Requirements

    The GradDipMLP is open to those who are provisionally certified as teachers, those that hold a subject to confirmation practising certificate, and full practising teachers.

    You will need to have completed an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) to enrol in this programme.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Maori Language and Pedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

    There will also be a hui with the Programme Coordinator as part of your application to assess your current level of te reo competency and ascertain the support you will need during study.

    For information on the enrolment process, please see Te Kura Whakangungu Kaiako Aumiri Pounamu | School of Teacher Education website.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Master of Social Work

    Masters (Coursework)

    The Master of Social Work degree requires candidates to complete a thesis on a full or part-time basis. The MSW is particularly aimed at practitioners with specialist practice, supervisory, management, or policy analysis and development responsibilities.

    Entry Requirements

    The MSW is accessible only to those who have obtained a professional qualification in Social Work and have completed fieldwork requirements. For more details, contact Tauwhiro Hapori | Department of Social Work. Those who do not have a professional qualification in Social Work may instead consider the Master of Social Work (Applied).

    To enrol in the MSW, you must have completed one of the following:

    • a Bachelor of Social Work with First Class or Second Class Honours Division I
    • any bachelor's degree and the Graduate Diploma in Social Work
    • any bachelor's degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work with a B+ Grade Point Average or above (or equivalent)
    • completed an approved qualifying course to the standard to the prerequisite courses.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Social Work or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Master of Science

    Masters (Coursework)

    The Master of Science usually consists of two parts: coursework and a thesis, allowing you to investigate areas of interest and conduct independent and original research.

    Entry Requirements

    You must have completed one of the following:

    • Bachelor of Science
    • Bachelor of Science with Honours
    • Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Science
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology
    • or any bachelor's degree and a qualifying programme.

    See more information on how to enrol into the Master of Science.

    Note:
    For the Biotechnology major, you can have completed the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

    Note:
    The Child and Family Psychology major has other requirements - see the website for more information on the application process required to enrol into this major programme.

    Note:
    For the Water Science and Management major, you can register your interest to enrol by contacting waterways@canterbury.ac.nz.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    Students who have qualified for a Bachelor of Science with Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Science can complete the MSc by Part II only (thesis-only) in their subject.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Science or use the admission requirements checker.

    One or more courses or research may require vaccination

    The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.

    For enrolment in the Child and Family Psychology major, you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

    How to apply

    See more information on how to enrol into the Master of Science.

    Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Note: The PGCertSpecTchg is not open to new enrolments. This Certificate provides students with a strong appreciation of specialist teaching as an interdisciplinary field of practice, and specialist teaching knowledge and skills in diverse cultural contexts.

    Entry Requirements

    Note:
    The PGCertSpecTchg is not open to new enrolments.

    To enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching, you must have:

    • qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand teacher education degree, or qualified for a recognised three-year diploma in early childhood, primary, or secondary teaching in Aotearoa; and
    • hold current teacher registration in Aotearoa; and
    • normally acquired at least two years experience as a teacher or educator in a recognised educational, workplace, or community setting.

    The relevance and standard of undergraduate studies and any subsequent professional work experience are the main criteria of approval.

    Those who do not hold current Aotearoa New Zealand Professional Registration will be required to undergo police vetting prior to gaining entry into the programme. You must meet requirements equivalent to those set down by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand for registration as a teacher in terms of character and fitness to be a teacher.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements and the requirements set out by Matatu Aotearoa | Teaching Council of New Zealand.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Product Design combines creative design, science, engineering, and business studies. Product designers plan and develop items for use in homes, businesses, and industry.

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

    Recommended preparation

    Entry to the BProdDesign is open to anyone with entry to the University. However, it is strongly recommended that you have at least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 science and mathematics. Those intending to take the Chemical Formulation Design major should ideally have 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 chemistry (or the IB/CIE equivalent of these).

    Secondary school studies in related subjects such as digital technologies, technology, or design and visual communication would be an advantage.

    Visit Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design website for more details on recommended preparation, including an outline for different secondary school qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    For those wanting to add counselling theory and skills to their health or education profession, the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies (PGCertCounSt) will provide the knowledge and practice to enhance your professional helping skills with a range of clients, students, or colleagues.

    Entry Requirements

    To qualify for entry to the PGCertCounSt, you will need to have completed an Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average or higher in your 300-level courses, or equivalent, and be approved to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Like most general Arts qualifications, there is a wide range of subject choice available at UC, with more than 30 subjects on offer - from Anthropology to Te Reo Maori.

    Entry Requirements

    A Bachelor of Arts, or an equivalent degree with grades to a specified level in your intended subject, is required for the PGCertArts.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    This Diploma provides an introduction to research-based knowledge about te reo Maori, emphasising linguistic competence and critical thinking about a number of contemporary aspects of the language.

    Entry Requirements

    Those wishing to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Maori must have one of the following:

    • a bachelor's degree with a major in Te Reo Maori; or
    • any bachelor's degree, and have also completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts in Te Reo Maori; or
    • any bachelor's degree, and have relevant professional experience and fluency in Te Reo Maori.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Maori or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology (PGDipIST) is an advanced qualification in Information Systems for specialist IT graduates. Students will be encouraged to challenge and continuously improve their existing IS and Technology Management practices.

    Entry Requirements

    To study the PGDipIST you will need to have completed a bachelor's degree with a Grade Point Average of B or better in 60 points of 300-level Information Systems or other related courses, or have another related qualification.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    The Bachelor of Arts with Honours is for high-achieving Bachelor of Arts students (or from equivalent degrees) who can select from a wide range of subjects in the humanities and social sciences.

    Entry Requirements

    You must have qualified for a bachelor's degree, and satisfied the prerequisites for your major subject. Prerequisites vary between departments, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in the subject is required.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    This Diploma allows students to develop their expertise in sport science and health industries.

    Entry Requirements

    To enrol, you should have previously completed a sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree, or an equivalent qualification, and normally should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science or use the admission requirements checker.

    One or more courses or research may require vaccination

    The government has announced new vaccination requirements for the health and education sectors. At UC, our programmes are strongly connected to our communities of practice. For many of our programmes, you will not be able to complete research or practice-oriented courses if you are not vaccinated. This is due to research/practice taking place in health centres and schools/kura where all employees and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.

    For these courses you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of your vaccination status.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.