University of Canterbury Courses

Certificate in Languages

Certificate

Main Campus

If you are interested in languages and are studying an alternative degree programme at UC, you can do a course or two in your language of choice per year. The Certificate in Languages (CertLang) is also available to study part-time.

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.

Duration

6 months full-time

Domestic Tuition Fees

$3,282 per year / $3,282 total

International Tuition Fees

$15,000 per year / $15,000 total

Master of Music

Masters (Coursework)

Main Campus

The Master of Music allows students to take composition or performance studies to a more advanced technical level, and to gain breadth and depth of appreciation in their specialist field. It is an ideal pathway for those interested in undertaking a completely research-based degree.

Entry Requirements

You must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Music with Honours with at least a B Grade Point Average, and been approved to enrol. You should choose courses carefully to ensure prerequisites have been met.

Evidence of musical ability is required for entry - see 'How to apply' below.

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 Music or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

See Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts website for the MMus application form and enrolment process.

Evidence of composition quality is required.
Entry to the performance option is limited and applications for auditions are required. Applications close on 15 September of the preceding year. Subject to approval by the Programme Coordinator.

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

Duration

1 year full-time

Domestic Tuition Fees

$8,117 per year / $8,117 total

International Tuition Fees

$39,000 per year / $39,000 total

Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care

Graduate Certificate

Main Campus

The Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care develops health practitioners' skills in palliative care and introduces palliative care as a research field.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care you must have one of the following:

qualified for a degree in a New Zealand Tertiary Educational Organisation which is of relevance to the health sciences and the proposed course of study; or
an appropriate health or allied professional qualification requiring at least three years equivalent full-time tertiary study at an appropriate level, or successfully completed a qualifying course prescribed by the Joint Board of Studies: Health; and
presented evidence of ability for advanced level academic study; or
other qualifications of an equivalent standard.

You must also have qualifications and experience that accord with membership of an approved health professional association, or be registered to practice within a health environment and have access to relevant clinical placement.

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 Palliative Care 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.

Duration

2 years part-time

Domestic Tuition Fees

$4,454 per year

International Tuition Fees

$20,500 per year