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University of Canterbury Courses

Certificate

Main Campus
The Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHealSc) prepares you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of your community through health promotion.Learn how the circumstances in which people live, work, and play affects their health, and how we can create...
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
$3,805 per year / $3,805 total
International Tuition Fees
$17,000 per year / $17,000 total

Graduate Diploma

Main Campus
A significant number of people experience issues with mental health, addictions, and harmful behaviour during their lifetime.
Entry Requirements

Current work in a clinical health-related field is required to enrol. You will need to have access to CBT supervision for the field placements in this programme.

You will also need to have previously completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related area, with 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 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

A special application to enrol is required by 30 November, and places are limited to 24 students. Late applications may be considered subject to availability of placements.

For information on the application process, please contact Te Kura Mahi a-Hirikapo | School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing.

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

Duration
3 years part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,635 per year

Graduate Diploma

Main Campus
Teaching is a career for people who are energetic, creative, enjoy working with people, and are committed to making a positive difference for children and young people.
Entry Requirements

An Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) is required to apply for the GradDipTchgLn.

Applicants with knowledge and current work experience in the areas of technology and/or te reo Maori may be eligible to apply for the Secondary Education endorsement without a bachelor's degree. There is a specific application process to assess eligibility.

Those entering the Secondary Education endorsement will need a body of knowledge from their previous studies in a subject relevant to the secondary school curriculum eg, te reo Maori, English, mathematics, chemistry, history, etc.

Selection for entry is based on:

  • academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, community involvement, communication skills, and other dispositional and personal qualities as outlined in the Guide to Applying
  • a police check, referees' reports, and an interview
  • short online literacy and numeracy assessments.

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

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

How to apply

Applications are open throughout the year and close 1 December for domestic students or 31 October for international students.

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

Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,384 per year / $8,384 total
International Tuition Fees
$30,000 per year / $30,000 total

Graduate Diploma

Main Campus
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (PGDipTchgLn) combines research-informed knowledge and critical inquiry with practice-based experiences in schools to prepare you for a career in teaching.
Entry Requirements

Applicants for the PGDipTchgLn programme will need an Aotearoa New Zealand bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level courses (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard). Those entering the Secondary Education endorsement will need previous studies in a subject relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school curriculum eg, te reo Maori, English, biological sciences, mathematics, history, physical education, etc.

You will be approved for entry on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. Selection for entry is based on:

  • academic ability, involvement and interest in working with children and young people, 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.

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

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

Applications are open throughout the year and close 1 December for domestic students or 31 October for international students.

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

Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,952 per year / $9,952 total
International Tuition Fees
$36,000 per year / $36,000 total

Masters (Coursework)

Main Campus
The Professional Master of Computer Science (PMCS) offers practical learning in the rapidly advancing area of computer technologies in need of skilled graduates.
Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Professional Master of Computer Science, you will need to have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) with a background in a computer sciences subject (eg, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering), with either a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses or experience working in the field.

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 Professional Master of Computer 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.

Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$13,362 per year / $13,362 total
International Tuition Fees
$61,500 per year / $61,500 total

Bachelor (Honours)

Main Campus
Do you want to do your part for the environment? This degree will give you skills and the practical learning you'll need to address the pressing environmental issues we face - in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
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 gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

The BEnvSci(Hons) is open to anyone with entry to the University.

While no particular background is required, secondary school subjects such as biology, chemistry, geography, and sustainability are good preparation. Most important is a passion for the environment and our role as kaitiaki protectors of our natural world.

Duration
4 years full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,316 per year / $29,264 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,000 per year / $148,000 total

Bachelor

Main Campus
Data is used by organisations of all sizes to make better decisions. In this degree, you will learn how to analyse and interpret data to inform decision-making and forecast trends. With big data comes big responsibility, and you will learn the importance of data security, ethics, and strategy.
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 gaining admission to UC please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

The Bachelor of Data Science is open to anyone with entry to the University.

A background in secondary school subjects such as maths, statistics, computing, and IT will be especially useful. UC offers introductory courses if you have little or no background in these areas.

Duration
3 years full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,136 per year / $21,408 total
International Tuition Fees
$37,163 per year / $111,489 total

Diploma

Main Campus
The Diploma in Advancing University Studies (DipAdvUniStud) offers students a pre-master's university qualification which provides a direct pathway into UC's master's degree programmes.
Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Diploma in Advancing University Studies, you will need to have previously completed a university-level certificate or diploma programme (or equivalent) of at least 2 years full-time study.

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

For more information on entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Diploma in Advancing University Studies.

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

Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,609 per year / $7,609 total
International Tuition Fees
$38,000 per year / $38,000 total

Masters (Coursework)

Main Campus
The Master of Business (MBus) provides you with broad business skills and expertise as part of UC's Business Taught Masters programme.
Entry Requirements

Any bachelor's degree, with at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, is required to enrol (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 Master of Business 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
17 months full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$15,028 per year / $21,290 total
International Tuition Fees
$50,550 per year / $71,613 total

Masters (Coursework)

Main Campus
The Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis) is composed of a substantial body of original research in a wide variety of Arts subjects. It provides the opportunity to contribute to new knowledge in the field and build on academic skills.
Entry Requirements

You will need to have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts with Honours degree (or other qualifications of an equivalent standard) within one of the Arts subjects offered in the MA(Thesis).

With approval, you may be able to complete the MA(Thesis) in a different subject from your BA(Hons) qualification.

Note:
The Child and Family Psychology major has other requirements - see the Regulations for the Master of Arts (Thesis) for more information.

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 Arts (Thesis) 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 Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts website for the MA(Thesis) enrolment process and the application form.

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

Duration
2 years full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$7,419 per year / $14,838 total
International Tuition Fees
$34,000 per year / $68,000 total

Graduate Diploma

Main Campus
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.

Duration
4 years part-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$6,564 per year
International Tuition Fees
$30,000 per year

Graduate Certificate

Main Campus
UC offers a wide range of science subjects for students wanting to carry out postgraduate studies.
Entry Requirements

You will need to have a Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, or be otherwise qualified for entry to the postgraduate study in your chosen subject as specified in the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or the Regulations for the Bachelor of Science with Honours. You may be required to first complete a preparatory programme in this case.

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 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.

Duration
6 months full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$4,633 per year / $4,633 total
International Tuition Fees
$20,500 per year / $20,500 total