2019

International
Prospectus
Whakatairanga Tāwāhi New Zealand
 STUDY
AT UC
‘UC is made up of a community
of very supportive staff and
students. Studying here makes
you feel as though you are
at home.’ — Dinga Wonanke,
Cameroon

Contents
Why UC? Enrol at UC Study options
1 Welcome to UC 10 Am I eligible? 22 Reading qualification tables
2 Overview of New Zealand (map) 12 Pathway options 22 Undergraduate certificates
3 Seven key benefits 14 Undergraduate entry and diplomas
4 Live, learn, thrive requirements 24 Undergraduate degrees
6 Why New Zealand 16 Choose a qualification 29 Graduate certificates
8 UC at a glance 18 How much will it cost? and diplomas
20 Visas and insurance 32 Postgraduate certificates
53 Next steps (process) and diplomas
39 Master’s degrees
48 Doctoral degrees

UC lifestyle
Cover models (from top right): Ana Sarkis Fernandez 50 All the support you will need
(Costa Rica, PhD in Earthquake Engineering), Julie Qiu
(New Zealand, studying towards a Bachelor of Arts and a 51 Where will I live?
Bachelor of Laws), and Alexander Owen Cheesebrough
(United Kingdom, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours). 52 A unique campus lifestyle
Welcome to UC
Nau mai, tauti mai ki The University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (UC)
With more than 100 nationalities and
over 150 student clubs represented on
Te Whare Wānanga has so much to offer international campus, UC is an exciting and diverse
o Waitaha. students. With globally recognised place to be. Our picturesque, park-like
academic programmes, opportunities campus is located in a thriving and
E ngā muka tangata kua to explore the world, and a great innovative city, with convenient access
ikapahi mai nei, nāia te student lifestyle, UC has a strong to beaches, mountains, and endless
reputation as a study destination. adventure. We are confident you will
owha ki a koutou. have plenty of opportunities to make
Our teaching and learning is
new friends and create unforgettable
Tēnā koutou katoa. world-class — UC is ranked in the
memories in Aotearoa New Zealand.
top 1% of the world’s universities
and is known for its high-quality UC celebrates people prepared to make
degrees, research-led teaching, and a difference — tangata tū, tangata ora.
state-of-the-art facilities. There We look forward to welcoming you to
are over 145 programmes on offer the UC community in 2019.
for undergraduate, graduate, and
postgraduate students.
As well as gaining a quality
qualification, UC graduates develop
the skills and experience employers are
looking for. Our student internships,
work placements, and industry and Dr Rod Carr
community connections will help you Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae
get ahead in your chosen career.

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 Mt Hutt ski field Marlborough Auckland

Franz Josef Glacier Abel Tasman/Golden Bay

Queenstown Hanmer Springs

Milford Sound Wellington

Christchurch

Kaikōura

University of Canterbury Akaroa

The Catlins Dunedin Lake Tekapo Arthur’s Pass

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UC offers international
students 7 key benefits.
World-class
academic quality
At UC, you have world-class academic
credentials and facilities.

Engaged learning
UC provides an active and varied learning
environment. Our teaching staff take a
deep interest in you, recognise you
individually, and encourage interaction.

Pathways
We have a unique set of programmes
specifically designed to fast-track you
into study.

Balanced lifestyle
UC is the only fully purpose-built,
self-contained residential university
campus in the country. The campus is
located just 5km from the city centre.

Diversity
UC embraces diversity. Our vibrant
campus makes it easier for you to
meet people, make friends, and
establish networks.

Employability
We have internships, work placement,
industry and community connections
in place to help you find work, in
Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.

Immigration
Studying at UC could lead you to
permanent residency and a new life.

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 GET AHEAD.
You will leave UC with more than an
education. You will have a head start
on the rest of your life.

Live. Learn. Thrive.

UC offers you unparalleled opportunities to make a
difference. At UC, you will get a world-class education,
will enjoy a balanced lifestyle while you study, and you
highly employable and globally connected.
International rankings Globally connected
• UC is ranked in the top 1% of • UC is the only Aotearoa New Zealand
universities worldwide. university to be a member of the AC21
• UC has many eminent academic programmes Academic Consortium; 19 of the world’s

‘UC is where I built my

and is ranked in the top 100 in the world in leading research universities.
Civil and Structural Engineering.* • UC is the only New Zealand university to be a
• Teaching and learning stands out across member of the global engineering exchange confidence and
disciplines, with UC ranked in the top 100 programme Global E3.
entrepreneurial spirit, and
universities in the world in Geography, and top • UC’s Business School is AACSB accredited,
150 universities in Accounting and Finance, placing it in the top five percent of business these are the skills that
Education, Civil and Structural Engineering,
English Language and Literature, and Law.*
schools globally.# guided me throughout my
• Engineering programmes are accredited by
the Institution of Professional Engineers media degree and
New Zealand, which is a signatory to the onwards into my career.’
Washington Accord.
Jessica Miao
China
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Founder and CEO, United Media Solution

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Cutting edge research Engaged learning AT A GLANCE
UC is one of Australasia’s leading research UC’s academic staff are well known in their
universities. Academic staff at UC are engaged fields and often write the textbooks. You will
in collaborative research and publishing. As a have the support you need to develop your
recognised research
40
result, students learn in an environment at the academic and personal abilities at UC.
cutting edge of innovation. centres, institutes, and
There are a number of courses available that
hubs at UC
• UC is ranked first or second in New Zealand give you the experience you need, including
for research in 10 out of 17 subject areas.** internships with local businesses, and
• We are home to over 40 recognised research programmes designed to engage with
centres, institutes, and hubs. the community.
in New Zealand for
Modern facilities Talk to one of us
Our UC international agents around the world
1st proportion of researchers
that teach**
There are a range of facilities to support your
study at UC: would love to talk to you and show you more
about our campus, city and world-class lecturers.
• modern lecture theatres and innovative

World
learning hubs Find the agent nearest you:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international

Class
• over 1.9 million research items in UC’s /find-an-overseas-agent 2018
four libraries International
Student Guide
New Zealand
• computer suites that are open 24–7
• online portals and interactive resources More information
• well-equipped laboratories, including the new Telephone: +64 369 3999
Canterbury Engineering the Future precinct Email: international@canterbury.ac.nz
and the new Rutherford Regional Science www.canterbury.ac.nz/international
and Innovation Centre, with flexible learning
spaces, state-of-the-art specialist teaching,
and research laboratories. For more information on why come to UC,
read the World Class Student Guide or visit
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international
*
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018.
**
The latest TEC Performance-Based Research Fund
Assessment, 2012.
#
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools i

of Business.

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 100+
NATIONALITIES.
UC has a diverse and vibrant student
community with over 100 different
nationalities represented on campus.

High ratio of diversity

Why New Zealand?

New Zealand is very multicultural:
• New Zealand European 74%
• Māori 14.9%
• Pacific Islander 7.4%
Choosing to study in Aotearoa New Zealand and • Asian and others 11.8%
Ōtautahi Christchurch gives you a head start on your (Stats NZ, 2013 Census)

future career. UC is located in a safe, growing, prosperous Thriving innovation

nation with a diverse and entrepreneurial population. ecosystem
Including: Christchurch Innovation
Safety Entrepreneurship Precinct, Green House Innovation Hub, a new
New Zealand was ranked “Very High” New Zealand was rated by the Information and Communications Technology
for State of Peace at 2nd in the world out of World Bank (2017) as the easiest Graduate School, and Food South — a food
163 countries in the 2017 Global Peace Index. place in the world to start a business. innovation centre.
Ōtautahi Christchurch is also ranked “Low” for
1st for personal freedom 2nd of 52 Places to Go
1
crime — ahead of Auckland and Australia.
First in the World Prosperity Index Ranked fifth in Lonely Planet’s Best
New Zealand 2nd
for personal freedom (Legatum 2017). in Travel 2018: Top 10 Cities. Ranked second
Canada 8th This includes: in New York Times 52 Places to go in 2014.
Australia 12th • Freedom of speech and religion.
New Zealand’s 2nd
Germany 16th • National tolerance for immigrants
largest city
UK 41st and ethnic and racial minorities.
Christchurch is New Zealand’s
US 114th
2nd for prosperity second largest city in New Zealand and
larger than some of Australia’s
Second in the World Prosperity Index populated regions like Newcastle
(Legatum 2017). — see opposite.
This factors in a strong society, free and open
markets, and high levels of personal freedom in
New Zealand.

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High employment rate Employees in high value sectors
Across Australasia, Canterbury has Christchurch: 37.5%
the highest proportion of employees working Auckland: 34.8%
in the high value sectors — Manufacturing, Newcastle: 32.1%
Telecommunications, Professional Services, Wollongong: 30.1%
Production Agriculture, Health, and ICT. Greater Hobart: 28.5%
Sunshine Coast: 28.1%
Gold Coast: 27.0%

Dynamic local economy USA 2.4% UK 2.9% Australia 2.5% NZ 3.8% Christchurch 5.5%
Christchurch has a strong local economy with
GDP of 5.5%, higher than the national average
and higher than the USA, the UK, or Australia.*

Strong labour market Unemployment Auckland: 5.4%

Christchurch has a strong labour market with Rate Sunshine Coast: 4.2%
Hamilton: 5.1%
only 4.2% unemployment, lower than the Newcastle: 8.9%
national average of 5.2%. (Legatum 2014)
Brisbane: 6.0% Wellington: 5.7%
Christchurch: 4.1%
Melbourne: 6.2% Sydney: 5.2%

Population Auckland: 1,569,900 Greater Hamilton: 207,200

UC is located in Christchurch, New Zealand’s Hobart: 219,243
second largest city, and sits on the coast of
Wollongong: 289,286
the Pacific Ocean, while also being just ninety
minutes from the Southern Alps, the largest Sunshine Coast: 341,054
mountain range in New Zealand. Newcastle: 430,755
Gold Coast: 614,379 Greater Christchurch: 476,900
*
Data sourced from OECD and Infometrics Ltd;
GDP (expenditure measure), growth for 2014 year.

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 150+ CLUBS.
There are over 150 student clubs at
UC, ranging from clubs for canoeing
to video gaming, covering different
religious groups and ethnicities, and
subject interests.

UC at a glance
The University of Canterbury is ranked in the top 1%
of universities worldwide.

Internships and Leaders of industry

community engagement UC’s academic staff includes business,
60% of students who completed a government, and community leaders
bachelor’s degree in 2015 had a community or who are at the forefront of knowledge in
work-integrated learning element to their their fields.
degree eg, internship, industry placement,
Hands on experience
project, or fieldwork.
‘The design of the
coursework is fabulous, a
At UC, you will not just learn the
World class theory but have an opportunity to apply this to
international academics practice. With many courses offering workplace perfect balance of theory
and practice. It also creates a
• UC’s Erskine Programme attracts up to internships, community engagement, and access
75 international academic lecturers each year, to world-class field stations, UC students get the
like Nobel Prize winners Emeritus Professor best of both worlds. platform to connect with
Clive Granger and Professor Bob Grubbs.
Active students’ association industry leaders and
promotes networking. Being
• Our staff exchange programme brings in
academics from universities around the world, The UC Students’ Association (UCSA) is 100%
including Oxford and Cambridge. owned and operated by students, providing
communications, support, and facilities for all
from UC adds leverage.’
students. In 2019, a new UCSA building will
open on campus providing a home for over Sadique Anam
150 student clubs, hospitality and event spaces, India
and places to relax with friends. Studying towards a Master of
Engineering Studies with an endorsement
in Construction Management

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Work up to 20 hours QS rankings
per week
Enrol in full-time programmes of 12 months or
Top 1% worldwide QS 5-star rating
more and your student visa will allow you to UC is ranked in the top 1% of 1st New Zealand university to
work up to 20 hours per week during the year universities worldwide, 214th in the world. receive the prestigious QS
and full-time over the summer holidays.* (QS World University Rankings, 2018) 5-star rating for internationally
renowned research and teaching.
*
Information provided by Immigration New Zealand, 2017.
Top 100 worldwide
for engineering
Extensive campus
UC is in the top 100 in the world for Civil and
transformation Structural Engineering — and has 15 subjects
The University is undergoing an extensive ranked in the world’s top 200. (QS World
campus transformation that will deliver some University Rankings by Subject, 2018)
of the most modern teaching, learning,
research, and accommodation facilities in the
southern hemisphere.

Global destination
International students are an integral part of
the UC community. We have partnerships with
over 60 different institutions in Asia, Europe,
North America, and Australia. There are also
over 100 different nationalities and ethnicities
represented on campus, making it a welcoming
and diverse home for all.

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 350
STUDENTS.
Over 350 students were eligible
to enter UC degree programmes
between 2014–2016 through
UC International College.

What should I do now?

Am I eligible?
Once you have familiarised yourself with the
two main entry requirements, plan your next
steps for securing a place at UC by using the
checklist on page 53.

Studying towards a university qualification will be

You can also contact our experienced
regional managers, who can guide you through
one of the most exciting challenges you will ever face. this process.

At UC, we can provide you with programme options English language

to ensure that you are successful in reaching your goals. entry requirements
International students who do not have:
To give you the tools and skills you need a satisfactory score from a recognised English
to succeed in your studies, UC’s partners language test or by successfully completing • New Zealand University Entrance through
offer several preparatory programmes, an English language programme delivered by NCEA, or
including English for Academic Purposes (see CCEL College of English (see page 12). • an overseas entrance qualification from a
page 12), a Foundation Studies Certificate, and country and educational system where the
University Transfer Programmes (see page 13). All Academic entry requirements main language is English and the instruction
preparatory programmes are taught on campus If you are applying for admission to the for the qualification was in English,
where you will have access to the University’s University on the basis of an international will be required to perform to a satisfactory level
libraries, computer labs, language labs, health (non-New Zealand) qualification, you must meet in an approved English language test
centre, and sports facilities. UC’s academic entry requirements (see table on right).
(see pages 14–15). If you do not meet UC’s For more information about English language
Gain admission to UC academic entry requirements you may be able entry requirements for UC go to
To gain admission to the University, there to achieve these by successfully completing the www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol
are two main entry requirements that you UC International College Foundation Studies /international/english
must meet. Certificate, or one of the University Transfer
Programmes available (page 13).
English language entry requirements Note that some programmes have additional More information
If you are going into a degree programme entry requirements. Please make sure that you
Telephone: +64 3 369 3999
you must satisfy our English language entry meet the additional requirements by checking
Email: international@canterbury.ac.nz
requirements before UC can provide you with with international@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international
an Offer of Place. This can be done either with

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 Approved English language test scores for entry to UC
To study at UC… IELTS (Academic) TOEFL (iBT) English for PEARSONS
Academic (Academic)
Purposes (EAP)
at CCEL
Undergraduate 6.0 overall 80 overall EAP 2 Overall score of 57
studies, Certificates, (no section < 5.5) with 19 in RD, grade C+ (no section < 50)
Graduate diplomas WR, LS
Postgraduate studies* 6.5 overall 90 overall EAP 2 Overall score of 64
(no section < 6.0) with 19 in RD, grade B+ (no section < 58)
WR, LS
*
These are the minimum requirements for postgraduate/doctoral study and some programmes may require higher levels.
Note: In some cases students who can demonstrate successful previous study in an English-speaking environment
(for example students from Scandinavia with high grades in their final year of high school English) may be exempted
from a formal English language test.
For teacher education programmes, students need to provide the evidence of an IELTS (academic) result of at least
7.0 or 7.5 overall, with no band score below 7.0 or 7.5. Some professional programmes require a particular IELTS score.

‘I have improved my Entry requirements for CCEL College of English – one of the following scores
writing, communication To study at CCEL… CCEL Entry EAP 1 IELTS Cambridge TOEFL (iBT)
skills, and my knowledge, Test# (Academic) International
Examination
and made friends from (CIE)

around the globe.’ English for Academic

Purposes (EAP 2) for
Pass grade C+ pass 5.5 overall FCE pass 46 overall

undergraduate studies
Rodrigo Balcazar English for Academic Pass grade B pass 6.0 overall FCE pass 60 overall
Mexico Purposes (EAP 2) for
Bachelor of Commerce in postgraduate studies
International Business and Marketing
Master of Commerce #
Test can be taken prior to arrival in New Zealand.

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Pathway to UC through
English Language
If you don’t quite meet
UC’s English language
requirements, you can
learn English on campus
at CCEL.
English language courses are delivered on
campus and in Auckland city by our partner,
the CCEL College of English. Programmes
include General English and English for Academic
Purposes (EAP).
Students who successfully complete an EAP 2
programme at CCEL (and meet UC’s academic
entry requirements, see pages 14–15) may
transfer to UC’s degree programmes.
For details contact the CCEL College of English:
Telephone: +64 3 343 3790
Email: study@ccel.co.nz
www.ccel.co.nz

Postgraduate degree
EAP 2*
12 weeks
Undergraduate degree
General English
2–52 weeks
University Transfer Programme (UTP)† Year 2 – Bachelor’s degree
2 or 3 semesters
EAP 1*
12 weeks

Foundation Studies Certificate‡

Secondary School 2 semesters
Year 1 – Bachelor’s degree

*
English for Academic Purposes: for students who do not meet English language entrance requirements.
†
UTP is equivalent to Year 1 of the relevant degree from UC. Successful students then pathway to Year 2.
‡
Foundation Studies Certificate pathways to Year 1 of degree at UC or to UTP, dependent on grades.

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Pathway to UC through
UC International College
If you don’t quite meet Secondary School UC International University of Canterbury
College (UCIC)
UC’s direct academic Your Bachelor Degree

entry requirements, Year 4 / Optional Honours*

you may be eligible

Undergraduate
Year 3
for a pathway on
campus through Year 2
UC International College.
UTP Year 1
By choosing to study at UC International College
(UCIC), students undertake a programme that
Pre-university

is moderated by UC to ensure the highest Final

Final year oryear
equivalent Foundation Studies
academic quality. For those who need to bridge
the gap between previous study and university,
UCIC pathways are also suitable.
*
UC’s Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science are three-year degrees with an additional optional honours year for
high achieving students. UC’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year honours degree. Programmes are subject
UCIC students can: to change without notice. For the latest programme information, visit www.canterbury.ac.nz and www.ucic.ac.nz

• access University facilities and services

including libraries, computer laboratories University Transfer
(some open 24/7), recreation facilities,
on-campus accommodation, health services,
Programmes
and career services UCIC offers University Transfer Programmes
(UTPs) for Commerce, Engineering, and Science,
• be part of a diverse and vibrant student
where students transfer directly into the second
population, with international students
year of the respective bachelor’s degree at UC.
representing over 100 nationalities
New for 2019 is the Product Design UTP.*
• have access to more than 150 student clubs
on campus covering sporting, recreational, Commerce UTP
academic, and cultural interests and activities
Students can commence in February, June,
• be given academic and personal support to or October each year. Students complete
reach goals eight courses of which five are compulsory —
• learn in small classes, complemented by small accounting, economics, information systems,
group tutorials and workshops management, and statistics.
• receive extra academic contact to fully
develop understanding of each course Engineering UTP

‘I feel like I am a part of

• experience exceptional standards of teaching, Students can commence in February or October
with courses that are delivered by highly each year. Students complete eight courses, of
qualified academics. which five are compulsory — foundations of
engineering, engineering physics, engineering
the UC family. Take all
Applications which do not meet the mathematics (2), mathematical modelling and the opportunities that
come your way, and use
requirements for direct entry to undergraduate computation. One of the newer degrees is the
study at UC will be forwarded to UC Bachelor of Product Design.
International College for admission into one of
their pathway programmes.
the facilities that are
Science UTP
provided, they are all here
to make your experience
Students can commence in February, June, or
Foundation Studies Certificate October each year. Students complete eight
UCIC offers a Foundation Studies Certificate
(FSC) for students to qualify for direct entry into
courses selected from astronomy, biochemistry,
biology, chemistry, computer science, geography,
exciting and worthwhile.’
all of the University of Canterbury bachelor’s geology, mathematics, physics, and statistics. Parampara Koirala
degree programmes. Nepal
Students can commence FSC study in February, Studying towards a Bachelor of Engineering with
June, or October each year. Students complete More information Honours in Civil Engineering
eight courses over two semesters. UC International College
*
Subject to NZQA approval Telephone: +64 3 260 4300
Email: info@ucic.ac.nz
www.ucic.ac.nz

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Undergraduate entry
requirements
Entry to the first year of most undergraduate degrees at UC is open to all students
who meet the entry requirements listed here and online.
If your country or qualification is not on the list or you need more information, contact the International Relationships Office:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international or email international@canterbury.ac.nz or phone +64 3 369 3999

Then you are

Education system If you have achieved… eligible to enter…
Australia Successful completion of Year 11 with acceptable grades UCIC Foundation Studies
Year 12 Certificate and ATAR of 74 or higher; or Queensland OP at 12 or lower; or UNSW Foundation – Average C grade (6.5) or better overall Undergraduate degree
Brazil Certificado Conclusao de 2 Grau Grade 7 average UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Brazil Undergraduate degree
Cambridge IGCSE: passing grades in four academic subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
International Go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/eligibility Undergraduate degree
Examinations (CIE)
Canada Go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/undergraduate Undergraduate degree

Chile One year of successful study toward an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Chile Undergraduate degree

China Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 70% in four academic subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
Completed Gaokao with a Tier One score from related provincial authorities; or Undergraduate degree
Completed one year of successful study (70% average) towards a four-year bachelor’s degree at a recognised university; or
Completed a Diploma from a recognised university requiring no less than two years to complete (70% average, the Diploma must have
sufficient academic content. Applications are considered on a case by case basis)
Fiji Successful completion of Form 6 School Leaving Certificate with an overall score of 260 UCIC Foundation Studies
Fiji Form Seven Examination/Fiji Year 13 Certificate: a total of at least 250 out of 400 over four relevant subjects, with a minimum of Undergraduate degree
50 in English
USP Foundation Year: Successful completion of the USP Foundation Year programme with a grade average of B or higher, and no grades
less than C, in the eight required courses
France Baccalauréat Diploma Undergraduate degree

GCE ‘A’ levels At least three ‘A’ levels at grade C or above. A result in General Studies cannot be included (Sri Lankan students should refer to Sri Lanka) Undergraduate degree

Germany Abitur: Students who have achieved a grade of 13 in the English language paper of the Abitur examination are exempt from taking one of Undergraduate degree
the standard English language tests as proof of their competence in English
Hong Kong Successful completion of Senior Secondary 2 with passing grades in four academic subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
Passing grades in four relevant IGCSE/O-Level academic subjects
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Undergraduate degree
Holders of the Diploma must present at least three subjects achieved at Level 4 or better, including English Language and two Elective
subjects, excluding Liberal Studies
India Successful completion of Year 10 with 65% or better in four academic subjects in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education UCIC Foundation Studies
Examination (ICSE) or All India Secondary School Examination (CBSE); or successful completion of Year 10 with 70% or better in four
academic subjects in a Secondary School Certificate awarded by a recognised Board of Secondary Education; or All India Senior Certificate
or the Higher Secondary School Certificate 50% or better in four academic subjects
An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in All-India Senior School Certificate or the Indian School Certificate; or an Undergraduate degree
overall average of 80% with a minimum of 65% in English from one of the following three Indian State Board Year 12 qualifications:
(i) Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC),
(ii) Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Higher (Secondary) School Certificate;
(iii) Karnataka Pre-University Certificate; or one year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised
university in India
Indonesia SMU II with average of 7.0 or completion of SMU III UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Indonesia Undergraduate degree
International Year 1 of IB UCIC Foundation Studies
Baccalaureate (IB) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Students who have taken English as the language in any of: Language A - Literature (SL or HL), Undergraduate degree
Diploma Language A - Language and Literature (SL or HL) or Language B (HL) are exempt from providing further proofs of their competence in English
Ireland A Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at C level or better in Higher level papers Undergraduate degree

Japan General Upper Secondary School: Year 2 with a Grade 3 average; or successful completion of Year 3 UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study toward an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Japan; or Undergraduate degree
Completion of a Junior College Diploma of 2-3 years duration; or
High School Diploma with a minimum average 3.5
(Note: an applicant with a Junior College Diploma is likely to gain admission to a general degree programme only)

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 Then you are
Education system If you have achieved… eligible to enter…
Kenya Completion of KCSE with a D grade average; or GCE O-levels: passing grades in four relevant subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum of a B average Undergraduate degree
Malaysia SPM, Form 5 or UEC with minimum four passes in academic subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
STPM: Three passes at Principal level (no lower than C) including one at B grade or better. All passes must be gained at the same sitting; or Undergraduate degree
UEC: A maximum of 18 points over six academic subjects (calculated on the basis that A1 = 1 point, A2 = 2 points, B3 = 3 points etc).
Students who have achieved a grade of 4B or better in O-level English (1119) are exempt from taking one of the standard English language
tests as proof of their competence in English

Nepal Completion of Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Year 11) with a grade average of 50% UCIC Foundation Studies
Higher Secondary Education Certificate provided that 75% average is achieved Undergraduate degree
New Zealand NCEA: 12 credits in each of three university approved subjects at Level 2 UCIC Foundation Studies
IGCSE: passing grades in four academic subjects
New Zealand University Entrance through NCEA; or Undergraduate degree
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
Go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol
Oman Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 65% average UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Oman Undergraduate degree
Pakistan Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 11) with a grade average of 50% in academic subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Pakistan Undergraduate degree
Papua New Guinea One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Papua New Guinea Undergraduate degree

Russia Diploma of Completed Secondary Education: with 3.0 average UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Russia Undergraduate degree
Samoa Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Grade 6 or better UCIC Foundation Studies
National University of Samoa Foundation Year – A completed Foundation Certificate in one of Arts, Commerce, Education, General, or Undergraduate degree
Science (ie, not Nursing) with a minimum overall grade B3 and a minimum of grade C1 in HEN004 Foundation English
Saudi Arabia Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 60% average in academic subjects or US High School Diploma UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Saudi Arabia Undergraduate degree
Scotland Scottish Highers: four Scottish Highers in academic subjects at Grade C or above Undergraduate degree

Singapore O-level: passing grades in four relevant subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
NUS High School Diploma or Singapore GCE A levels: A minimum of three H2 passes at C grade Undergraduate degree
Solomon Islands Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Grade 6 or better UCIC Foundation Studies
Three or more B grades in the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate. All students must have grade 5 or better in PSSC English (for literacy) Undergraduate degree
and grade 6 or better in PSSC maths (for numeracy)
South Africa Applicants must have completed the National Senior Certificate and be eligible to enrol in a bachelor’s degree at a Undergraduate degree
South African university
South Korea Senior High School Year 2 with a minimum C average UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised Korean university; or Undergraduate degree
Korean University Entrance Examination with a minimum acceptable score of 250
South Pacific South Pacific Form 7 Certificate with 3 or more B grades in academic subjects with a minimum Grade 5 in PSSC English (for literacy) and
Undergraduate degree
countries Grade 6 in PSSC Maths (for numeracy)

Sri Lanka Sri Lankan GCE A-level with at least three A-level passes at one sitting with at least one pass at C grade or better UCIC Foundation Studies
Go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/undergraduate Undergraduate degree
Taiwan Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 70% in four academic subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
A satisfactory standard in Senior High School and a Junior College Diploma of at least two years’ duration; or Junior High School and a Undergraduate degree
five year Junior College Diploma; or one year of successful study toward an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Taiwan
Thailand Matayom 5 with minimum average 60% or completion of Matayom 6 UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Thailand Undergraduate degree
United Arab Emirates One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in UAE Undergraduate degree

United Kingdom O-level: passing grades in four relevant subjects UCIC Foundation Studies
GCE ‘A’ levels with at least three ‘A’ levels at grade C or above. A result in General Studies cannot be included Undergraduate degree
United States of a) High School Diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (GED) with an overall minimum of 580 (145 in each of 4 subjects); Undergraduate degree
America and
b) SAT result of at least 1160 or a composite ACT score of 24 or better (SAT scores below 1160 may be considered on a case by case basis)
Please note: this refers to the new SAT test which includes the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math Assessment; if you
completed the previous SAT test, please contact the UC International Relationships Office for details
Vanuatu Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Grade 6 or better UCIC Foundation Studies
Three or more B grades in the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate. All students must have grade 5 or better in VSSC English (for literacy) Undergraduate degree
and grade 6 or better in VSSC maths (for numeracy)
Vietnam Successful completion of Year 11 with a 6.0 GPA UCIC Foundation Studies
One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Vietnam Undergraduate degree

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Choose an undergraduate
qualification
At UC, we offer a wide Bachelor of Arts – typical degree structure
range of general and Year 1
specialist degrees, as 100
Level
100
Level
100
Level
100
Level
100
Level
100
Level1
100
Level
100
Level
well as certificates Year 2
and diplomas. 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 100
Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
Courses are the building blocks of all UC
Year 3
qualifications. Each course has a point value
which you can count towards your qualification 300 300 300 300 300 300 200 200
Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
when you have passed the course. A normal
full-time load is approximately 120 points Arts major Arts minor Other Arts Courses from Courses from Arts
per year. courses courses courses Schedule C or other degrees
1 Students must complete at least 15 points from a list of courses in Schedule C of the Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts.

General degrees
These points can be completed during any year of the degree.
Please note: some majors have different requirements. For all major requirements and more information go to the University
Regulations webpage www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/award/ba_regs.shtml
General undergraduate degrees at UC include: 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.
• Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce – typical degree structure
• Bachelor of Commerce
Year 1
• Bachelor of Science.
ACCT ECON INFO MGMT STAT 100 100 100
102 100 Level1 123 100 101 Level Level Level
Why study a general degree?
Year 2
• The most flexible degrees
200 200 200 200 200 100 200 200
• You can study subjects from other areas Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
eg, you could do a Science degree and also
study English or Education Year 3
300 300 300 300 200 300 300 200
• You choose a subject to specialise in – this is Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
called your major. You can also major in two
subjects – a double major (some degrees only) Commerce major courses Other Commerce Courses from Commerce
(minimum requirements) courses or other degrees
• General degrees can be started in February 1 ECON 104 or ECON 105 or ECON 199. ECON 199 is a STAR course for secondary school students.
(Semester 1) and most can also be started in For complete BCom major degree plans go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/business/bachelor-of-commerce/student-advice/degree-plans
July (Semester 2). Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).

Courses and subjects

Bachelor of Science – typical degree structure
Courses are the building blocks of qualifications.
Each course has a code (eg, CHEM 111 is a course
Year 1
in Chemistry) and is worth a certain number SCIE 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
of points. These points count towards your
101 Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
qualification when you have passed the course. Year 2
The more work a course requires, the more
200 200 200 200 200 200 200 100
points it is worth. Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
At UC, all undergraduate courses are worth
Year 3
15 points or multiples of 15 points. Three-year
degrees require a minimum of 360 points and 300 300 300 300 300 300 200 200
Level Level Level Level Level Level Level Level
four-year degrees a minimum of 480 points.
Each course belongs to a larger subject area Compulsory Science major Other Science Courses from Science
course courses1 courses or other degrees
(eg, Mathematics offers courses in algebra).
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).
Courses are grouped into levels. In your 1 Students should allow for more than one potential major subject. Students should check the 100-level requirements for their potential
first year, you will study 100-level courses majors as some majors require more than two 100-level courses or enrolment in a complementary subject such as Mathematics.
(eg, ENGL 102 is a 100-level course called Great For full course requirements go to the University Regulations webpage www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/award/bsc_regs.shtml

Works). You usually have to pass certain courses

at 100-level in a subject before studying at
200-level in your second year.

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Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – typical degree structure Specialist degrees
Year 1 – Intermediate These include degrees such as:
ENGR ENGR EMTH EMTH PHYS 100 100 100 100 • Bachelor of Communication*
100 101 118 119 101 Level Level Level Level
• Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Year 2 – 1st Professional • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
ENGR
200 • Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Bachelor of Forestry Science
Year 3 – 2nd Professional
• Bachelor of Health Sciences
• Bachelor of Laws
Year 4 – 3rd Professional • Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Social Work
Zero-points, Required Intermediate courses Other Intermediate courses from Professional
years
• Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology
zero-fees courses in Engineering, Engineering Engineering or other subjects
Mathematics and Physics (depending on discipline) with Honours
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). • Bachelor of Sport Coaching
For full course requirements, please go to University Regulations webpage
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/award/behons_regs.shtml • Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
(Early Childhood or Primary).
Bachelor of Product Design – typical degree structure
Why study a specialist degree?
Year 1
• Specialist degrees prepare you for a career in a
ENGR MATH 101 or MGMT PROD 100 100 100 particular profession, as well as equipping you
101 EMTH 118 100 101 Level Level Level
with transferable skills applicable to a range
Year 2 of careers
PROD PROD PROD PROD 200 200 MKTG 100 or
ECON 104 or
• Usually a number of courses are compulsory
200 Level 200 Level 200 Level 200 Level Level1 Level1 ACCT 102 and your course of study is more prescribed
Year 3 • Specialist degrees usually start in February
PROD PROD PROD
200 or 300 Level 200 or 300 Level
MGMT, MKTG, MGMT, MKTG, 300 200 (Semester 1) only
300 Level 300 Level 300 Level ECON, FINC
or ACCT2
ECON, FINC
or ACCT2 Level3 Level3 (Note. the Bachelor of Health Sciences and
Bachelor of Sport Coaching have a July start as
Compulsory
courses
Courses required
for major
well as February)
1 Select courses from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degrees, depending on chosen major.
• Some specialist degrees have limited entry to
2 If students have not completed MKTG 100 then at least 15 points of MKTG 200 or 300-level courses. the first year and require a special application.
3 Select 15 points above 200-level from the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Science degree schedules. Others, while having open entry to the first
For major requirements please go to the University Regulations webpage www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/award/ year, require students to obtain a certain
bproddesign_regs.shtml
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).
grade average before they can study the
second year of the degree.

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours – typical degree structure
Year 1 – Intermediate More information
CMDS STAT 100 1 100 2 100 2 100 2 100 2 100 2 www.canterbury.ac.nz/study
161 101 Level Level Level Level Level Level
/qualifications-and-courses
Year 2 – 1st Professional
25%
Year 3 – 2nd Professional
30%
Year 4 – 3rd Professional
50%

Compulsory courses Clinical placement Elective courses

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 – go to the University
Regulations webpage www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations/award/bslphons_regs.shtml
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). *
Subject to CUAP approval, due August 2018

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How much will it cost?

International students International tuition fees per year

can apply for a number of Subject Undergraduate Postgraduate PhD
scholarships, are eligible (2019) (non-PhD)
(2019)
(2018)#

for domestic fees for Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, Languages, $25,500 $29,000 $6,749
PhD study, and in most Political Sciences

cases are able to work to Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance $28,100 $29,900 $7,066

support their studies.

Communication Disorders $36,600 $36,600 $8,084
Education, Sport Coaching, Teaching and $25,500 $29,000 $6,749
Learning (Early Childhood, Primary)
You will pay two types of fees — tuition fees
and non-tuition fees. Fees must be paid in full Engineering $42,000 $42,000 $8,130
for the year at or before enrolment. Fine Arts and Music $30,200 $33,800 $7,385
The table opposite will give you an idea how
Forestry $36,600 $36,600 $8,130
much a full-time course of study will cost
(your actual tuition fee will depend on the mix Health Sciences $32,000 $34,900 $7,639
of courses you take). To find out the fees for Law $30,200 $33,800 $7,066
individual courses, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz
Science $32,000 $36,600 $7,062–$7,855
You should also check the online Guide to Fees
at www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/fees
All fees in this booklet are stated in
New Zealand dollars.

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Eligibility for domestic fees Additional compulsory fees (2018)
International PhD students are eligible to pay Administration fee** $120
tuition fees at the domestic rate provided that
they reside in New Zealand and study under a Student Services Levy $811
New Zealand student visa. Studentsafe University insurance †
$620
Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents are Total cost $1,551
eligible.

Costs per academic year *** — example only

Scholarships
Bachelor of Commerce programme (two semesters) $28,100
There are a number of scholarships available to
international students. Administration fee** $120
UC offers International First Year Scholarships* Student Services Levy $811
for up to 25 top-achieving international
Accommodation in halls of residence (eg, University Hall, $15,047
students who have gained University Entrance includes three meals a day)
(or equivalent). These scholarships provide
between $10,000 and $20,000 towards the fees Textbooks and supplies (varies with programme) $1,000
for a full-fee paying international student’s first Personal expenses (entertainment, clothes, sports, travel etc) $5,000
year of study at UC.
Total costs $50,078
International students who are already studying
at an overseas university can apply for a UC *
Conditions apply – www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/scholarships
International Mobility Inbound Study Abroad **
If you arrive after the week of enrolment there is a late arrival administration fee payable.
Award* valued at up to $5,000 each. These ***
Typical costs for one academic year (February to November). This is an example only – costs will vary depending on course
awards provide support for any overseas selection and lifestyle. For more information go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/fees-and-funding
university student who would like to enhance #
International PhD students are eligible to pay domestic tuition fees if they are studying and living in New Zealand.
their education and international experience by International fees will apply for international PhD students if they are studying away from NZ for more than 365 days during
studying at the University of Canterbury their PhD tenure.
for one or two semesters on UC’s Study †
Insurance is required for all international students studying in New Zealand. If you do not want to purchase Studentsafe-
Abroad programme. University insurance you must arrange approved insurance that meets the minimum requirements for a travel and medical
insurance policy — see page 20 and www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/before-you-arrive-in-new-zealand/insurance
UC also offers scholarships for master’s
and doctoral study.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/scholarships

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Visas and insurance

We strongly recommend Most international students are not entitled

to publicly funded health services while in
The policy meets the standards of the
New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral
that you seek advice New Zealand, which is why having insurance Care of International Students.
before travelling and is essential. Details of entitlements to public
health services are found at www.health.govt.nz
It covers students intending to enrol at UC

get your student visa from the time they leave home (up to 31 days
prior to enrolment). The policy covers transit
before leaving your Medical and travel insurance stopovers, but does not cover stopovers regarded

home country. To enrol at UC international students (including as holidays.

Pre-existing medical conditions are conditions
international PhD students) must have
appropriate and current medical and travel that you have before you enrol in the plan and
Student visa insurance while studying in New Zealand. can extend to conditions you were aware of
International students who study in Aotearoa Please check our website for available insurance but did not seek treatment for. These conditions
New Zealand for longer than three months options: www.canterbury.ac.nz/international are not automatically covered by
must have a student visa. When your application /before-you-arrive-in-new-zealand/insurance Studentsafe-University so you must apply to
for admission is approved, you will need to the insurer and receive notice of acceptance of
This is a legal requirement under the
contact the appropriate office of Immigration such condition(s). You can apply for cover by
New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral
New Zealand to apply for your student visa. completing a medical risk assessment form
Care of International Students.
If possible, you should try to apply for your available from the UC website.
www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners
student visa three to four months before your Dental treatment in New Zealand is expensive
/education-code-of-practice
classes begin. and is generally not covered by insurance.
The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC)
Full details of student visa requirements, www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/before-you-
provides accident insurance for all New Zealand
financial requirements, advice on rights to arrive-in-new-zealand/insurance/studentsafe
citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to
employment in New Zealand while studying
New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all
and reporting requirements are available from
other medical and related costs.
Immigration New Zealand. More information
www.acc.co.nz
www.immigration.govt.nz
Immigration New Zealand
If you are already in New Zealand on a student Studentsafe-University insurance www.immigration.govt.nz
visa, and you wish to extend it, you may be able
You can purchase the Studentsafe-University UC Careers, Internships and Employment
to do this through UC under the Students
policy when you complete your enrolment in www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
Online programme.
Aotearoa New Zealand. The cost of the www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/before-you-
Studentsafe-University insurance will be added
arrive-in-new-zealand/visas-and-immigration
to your enrolment fees.

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What can I study?
Undergraduate certificates
and diplomas
Certificate in Arts
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Certificate in Arts February and July One semester $12,750

Certificate in Languages
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Certificate in Languages February 1 year $12,750

Certificate in Commerce
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Certificate in Commerce February and July One semester $12,500

Certificate in Sport Coaching

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Certificate in Sport Coaching February and July One semester $12,750

Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering*

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering** February and July 1 year $26,250
*
Offered in conjunction with BE(Hons).

Certificate in Criminal Justice

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Certificate in Criminal Justice February and July*
One semester $12,750

Reading qualification tables Each qualification is taught by a College or Understanding study costs
School at UC — shown by the colour at the top
To help guide you through our qualification The tables on pages 22–48 show the
of the table.
listings (pages 22–48), look out for these approximate cost of studying each qualification
useful symbols: College of Arts offered at UC for 2018. Fees are subject to change
Business School and so you should also consult the UC web page
Key Details School of Law www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/fees
Intakes When you can start Teacher Education Undergraduate tuition fees are based on the
the qualification. UC Health courses taken during the year — for more details,
Duration: How long it would take College of Engineering see page 18.
you to complete this College of Science Postgraduate tuition fees are based on the
qualification studying For the most up-to-date qualification qualification you enrol in.
full-time in months or years. information, see www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/ In addition to tuition fees, students are liable for
Cost: Cost for a year in 2018. qualifications-and-courses non-tuition fees — see page 19.
All tuition fees are stated
in New Zealand dollars.
This fee is set per year and *
Full-time (one semester July start only
is subject to change.
**
Students must be enrolled in or have
graduated a BE(Hons).

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Certificate in Science
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Certificate in Science February and July 1 year $16,000

‘I felt instant connection with the Music course and

I enjoyed it very much. Individual assessments were
carried out to keep track on student’s performance
and understanding. By the end of the course, students
were given chances to compose a little bit, which is
something I have never done before. I am really
happy with the result and what I have achieved!’
Gloria Leung
Hong Kong
Certificate of Proficiency Arts, with a strong
Music focus
Exchange student

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Undergraduate degrees
Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Anthropology February and July 3 years $25,500

Art History and Theory February and July 3 years $25,500

Chinese February 3 years $25,500

Cinema Studies February and July 3 years $25,500

Classics February and July 3 years $25,500

Cultural Studies February and July 3 years $25,500

Economics February and July 3 years $28,100

Education February and July 3 years $25,500

English February and July 3 years $25,500

English Language February and July 3 years $25,500

European and European Union Studies February and July 3 years $25,500

French February 3 years $25,500

Geography February and July 3 years $32,000

German February 3 years $25,500

History February and July 3 years $25,500

Human Services February and July 3 years $25,500

Japanese February 3 years $25,500

Linguistics February and July 3 years $25,500

Māori and Indigenous Studies February and July 3 years $25,500

Mathematics February and July 3 years $32,000

Media and Communications February and July 3 years $25,500

Music February and July 3 years $25,500

Philosophy February and July 3 years $25,500

Political Science and International Relations February and July 3 years $25,500

Psychology February and July 3 years $32,000

Russian February 3 years $25,500

Sociology February and July 3 years $25,500

Spanish February 3 years $25,500

Statistics February and July 3 years $32,000

Te Reo Māori February 3 years $25,500

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Bachelor of Communication*
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Communication Strategy and Practice February 3 years To be determined

Journalism February 3 years To be determined

Political Communication February 3 years To be determined

Tauwhitinga Māori: February 3 years To be determined

Māori Communication Strategy and Practice

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Film February 4 years $30,200

Graphic Design February 4 years $30,200

Painting February 4 years $30,200

Photography February 4 years $30,200

Sculpture February 4 years $30,200

Bachelor of Music
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Musical Culture February 3 years $30,200

New Music (Composition) February 3 years $30,200

Performance February 3 years $30,200

Bachelor of Social Work

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Social Work February and July 4 years $25,500

Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Accounting February and July 3 years $28,100

Business Economics February and July 3 years $28,100

Economics February and July 3 years $28,100

Finance February and July 3 years $28,100

Human Resource Management February and July 3 years $28,100

Information Systems February and July 3 years $28,100

International Business February and July 3 years $28,100

*
Subject to CUAP approval, due August 2018

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Bachelor of Commerce
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Management February and July 3 years $28,100

Marketing February and July 3 years $28,100

Operations and Supply Chain Management February and July 3 years $28,100

Strategy and Entrepreneurship February and July 3 years $28,100

Taxation and Accounting February and July 3 years $28,100

Education
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning February 3 years $25,500
(Early Childhood)

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) February 3 years $25,500

Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Chemical and Process Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Civil Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Computer Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Electrical and Electronic Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Forest Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Mechanical Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Mechatronics Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Natural Resources Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Software Engineering February 4 years $42,000

Bachelor of Forestry Science

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Forestry Science February 4 years $36,600

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Bachelor of Product Design
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Industrial Product Design February and July 3 years $33,800–$35,175

Applied Immersive Game Design February and July 3 years $30,100–$32,700

Chemical, Natural and Healthcare February and July 3 years $33,900–$35,175

Product Formulation

Health
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Environmental Health February and July 3 years $32,000

Health Education February and July 3 years $32,000

Māori and Indigenous Health February and July 3 years $32,000

Psychology February and July 3 years $32,000

Public Health February and July 3 years $32,000

Society and Policy February and July 3 years $32,000

Bachelor of Sport Coaching

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Adventure Sport and Environment February and July 3 years $25,500

Leadership February and July 3 years $25,500

Performance Analysis February and July 3 years $25,500

Physical Education February and July 3 years $25,500

Sport Science February and July 3 years $25,500

Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition February and July 3 years $25,500

Law
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Criminal Justice February and July
*
3 years $25,500

Bachelor of Laws
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Laws February 4 years $30,200

*
July start subject to course offerings or dependent on course availability.

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 ‘I particularly enjoy the flexibility of the Law degree
at UC. I attended university-organised high school
mooting, and also worked as a clerk in a Malaysian
law firm last summer, dealing primarily with
commercial law. Both experiences definitely
deepened my understanding of how things actually
work in the field of law.’

Rachel Tan
Malaysia
Studying towards a Bachelor of Laws

Science
Bachelor of Science
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Astronomy February and July 3 years $32,000
Biochemistry February and July 3 years $32,000
Biological Sciences February and July 3 years $32,000
Chemistry February and July 3 years $32,000
Computer Science February and July 3 years $32,000
Data Science February and July 3 years $32,000
Economics February and July 3 years $28,100
Environmental Science February and July 3 years $32,000
Finance February and July 3 years $28,000
Financial Engineering February and July 3 years $32,000
Geography February and July 3 years $32,000

Geology February and July 3 years $32,000

Linguistics February and July 3 years $25,500
Mathematics February and July 3 years $32,000
Philosophy February and July 3 years $25,500
Physics February and July 3 years $32,000
Psychology February and July 3 years $32,000
Statistics February and July 3 years $32,000

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology February 4 years $36,600
(Honours)

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Graduate certificates
and diplomas
Arts
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Anthropology February and July* 1 year $25,500

Art History and Theory February and July* 1 year $25,500

Chinese February 1 year $25,500

Cinema Studies February and July* 1 year $25,500

Classics February and July*

1 year $25,500

Cultural Studies February and July* 1 year $25,500

Education February and July* 1 year $25,500

English February and July* 1 year $25,500

English Language February and July* 1 year $25,500

European and European Union Studies February and July*

1 year $25,500

French February 1 year $25,500

Geography February and July* 1 year $25,500

German February 1 year $25,500

History February and July* 1 year $25,500

Human Services February and July*

1 year $25,500

Japanese February 1 year $25,500

Linguistics February and July* 1 year $25,500

Māori and Indigenous Studies February and July* 1 year $25,500

Mathematics February and July* 1 year $25,500

Media and Communications February and July*

1 year $25,500

Music February 1 year $25,500

Philosophy February and July* 1 year $25,500

Political Science and International Relations February and July* 1 year $25,500

Psychology February and July* 1 year $25,500

Russian February 1 year $25,500

Sociology February and July* 1 year $25,500

Spanish February 1 year $25,500

Statistics February and July* 1 year $25,500

Te Reo Māori February 1 years $25,500

*
July start subject to course availability.

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Business
Graduate Diploma in Commerce
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Accounting February and July 1 year $28,100

Economics February and July 1 year $28,100

Finance February and July 1 year $28,100

Information Systems February and July 1 year $28,100

Management February and July 1 year $28,100

Marketing February and July 1 year $28,100

Education
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching February 1 year $31,875

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary)

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning February 1 year $26,500
(Primary)

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and February 1 year $25,500
Learning (Secondary)
Note: a further pathway to becoming a teacher for graduates is the Master of Teaching and Learning on page 42.

‘The reason I chose my degree is because I love

children and watching them grow and learn. I like the
placement portion of my degree as well as the hands-on
experience in class workshops. The profs are incredibly
nice and approachable. It is definitely worth it and you
meet amazing people!’

Chelsea Lefebvre
Canada
Studying towards a Graduate Diploma
in Teaching and Learning (Primary)

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Engineering
Graduate Diploma in Forestry
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year

Graduate Diploma in Forestry February and July 1 year $36,600

Health
Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching February and July 1 year $12,750

Law
Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice February and July*
1 year $25,500

Science
Graduate Diploma in Science
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Astronomy February and July* 1 year $32,000

Biochemistry February and July* 1 year $32,000

Biological Sciences February and July* 1 year $32,000

Chemistry February and July*

1 year $32,000

Computer Science February and July* 1 year $32,000

Data science February and July* 1 year $32,000

Economics February and July* 1 year $32,000

Ethics February and July* 1 year $32,000

Finance February and July*

1 year $32,000

Geography February and July* 1 year $32,000

Geology February and July* 1 year $32,000

Linguistics February and July* 1 year $32,000

Mathematics February and July* 1 year $32,000

Philosophy February and July*

1 year $32,000

Physics February and July* 1 year $32,000

Psychology February and July* 1 year $32,000

Statistics February and July* 1 year $32,000

*
July start subject to course offerings or dependent on course availability.

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Postgraduate certificates
and diplomas
Arts
Postgraduate Certificate in Arts
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Anthropology February and July* 6 months $14,500

Art History and Theory February and July* 6 months $14,500

Chinese February and July* 6 months $14,500

Classics February and July* 6 months $14,500

Cultural Studies February and July*

6 months $14,500

Digital Humanities February and July* 6 months $14,500

Economics February and July 6 months $14,500

Education February and July* 6 months $14,500

English February and July* 6 months $14,500

European and European Union Studies February and July*

6 months $14,500

French February and July* 6 months $14,500

Geography February and July* 6 months $14,500

German February and July* 6 months $14,500

History February and July* 6 months $14,500

Human Services February and July*

6 months $14,500

Japanese February and July* 6 months $14,500

Linguistics February and July* 6 months $14,500

Māori and Indigenous Studies February and July* 6 months $14,500

Mathematics February and July* 6 months $14,500

Media and Communications February and July*

6 months $14,500

Music February and July* 6 months $14,500

Philosophy February and July* 6 months $14,500

Political Science and International Relations February and July* 6 months $14,500

Psychology February and July* 6 months $14,500

Russian February and July*

6 months $14,500

Social Work February and July* 6 months $14,500

Sociology February and July* 6 months $14,500

Spanish February and July* 6 months $14,500

Statistics February and July* 6 months $14,500

Te Reo Māori February and July*

6 months $14,500

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Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Humanities
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Humanities February and July*
6 months $11,500

Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship February and July 1 year $23,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Anthropology February and July* 1 year $23,000

Art History and Theory February and July* 1 year $23,000

Chinese February and July* 1 year $23,000

Classics February and July*

1 year $23,000

Cultural Studies February and July* 1 year $23,000

Digital Humanities February and July* 1 year $23,000

Economics February and July* 1 year $23,000

Education February and July* 1 year $23,000

English February and July*

1 year $23,000

European and European Union Studies February and July* 1 year $23,000

French February and July* 1 year $23,000

Geography February and July* 1 year $23,000

German February and July* 1 year $23,000

History February and July*

1 year $23,000

Human Services February and July* 1 year $23,000

Japanese February and July* 1 year $23,000

Linguistics February and July* 1 year $23,000

Mathematics February and July* 1 year $23,000

Media and Communications February and July*

1 year $23,000

Māori and Indigenous Studies February and July* 1 year $23,000

Music February and July* 1 year $23,000

Philosophy February and July* 1 year $23,000

Political Science and International Relations February and July* 1 year $23,000

Psychology February and July* 1 year $23,000

Russian February and July* 1 year $23,000

*
July start subject to course offerings or dependent on course availability.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Social Work February and July *
1 year $23,000

Sociology February and July* 1 year $23,000

Spanish February and July *

1 year $23,000

Statistics February and July* 1 year $23,000

Te Reo Māori February and July* 1 year $23,000

*
July start subject to course offerings or dependent on course availability.

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism February 1 year $29,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori February and July 1 year $24,900

Business
Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Business January and October 6 months $12,500

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems February and July* 6 months $12,500
and Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Business January and October 9 months $25,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration February, April and July 8–12 Months $28,600

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Business January and October 8–12 months $25,000
Information Systems

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Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems February and July
*
1 year $25,000
and Technology

Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Education February and July 6 months $14,500

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Endorsed in e-Learning and Digital Technologies February and July 1 year $29,000

Endorsed in Inclusive and Special Education February and July 1 year $29,000

Endorsed in Leadership February and July 1 year $29,000

Endorsed in Literacy February 1 year $29,000

Endorsed in Teaching and Learning Languages July 1 year $29,000

Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in February and August 6 months $21,000
Architectural Engineering

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering**

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Civil Engineering February and July 6 months $21,000

Construction Management February and July 6 months $21,000

Earthquake Engineering February and July 6 months $21,000

Fire Engineering February and July 6 months $21,000

Mechanical Engineering February and July 6 months $21,000

Transportation Engineering February and July 6 months $21,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry February and July 1 year $36,600

*
July start subject to course offerings or dependent on course availability.
**
Can be studied unendorsed

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Health
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences February and July 6 months $18,300

Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science February and July 6 months $18,300

Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and February 2 years $59,475
Family Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences February and July 1 year $36,600

Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science February and July 1 year $34,900

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Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies November 14 weeks $22,300
(including Antarctic Field Trip cost $4,000)

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science and Technology

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science February and July 6 months $18,300
and Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science February and July*
1 year $25,000

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology February 3 years $80,520

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic February 1 year $36,600
Information Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science February and July 1 year $36,600
and Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Science

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Astronomy February and July*
1 year $36,600

Biochemistry February and July* 1 year $36,600

Biological Sciences February and July* 1 year $36,600

Biotechnology February and July* 1 year $36,600

Cellular and Molecular Biology February and July* 1 year $36,600

Chemistry February and July*

1 year $36,600

Child and Family Psychology February 1 year $36,600

Computer Science February and July* 1 year $36,600

*
July start subject to course availability.

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Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Data Science February and July*
1 year $36,600

Ecology February and July* 1 year $36,600

Economics February and July* 1 year $36,600

Environmental Science February and July* 1 year $36,600

Finance February and July* 1 year $36,600

Geography February and July* 1 year $36,600

Geology February and July* 1 year $36,600

Mathematics February and July* 1 year $36,600

Medical Physics February and July* 1 year $36,600

Microbiology February and July* 1 year $36,600

Philosophy February and July* 1 year $36,600

Physics February and July* 1 year $36,600

Psychology February and July* 1 year $36,600

Statistics February and July* 1 year $36,600

Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate
Postgraduate Diploma in Water February and July 1 year $36,600
Resource Management

‘It was great to learn about reporting the news from a

New Zealand perspective, and the skills I learned in
the programme I continue to hone every day. UC is the
best university I have ever attended. Amazing location.
Beautiful campus. Incredibly friendly and helpful
students and staff. Access to the wider community.
Awesome public lectures. I could go on.’
Ben Mack
USA
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
Columnist, New Zealand Herald
Associate Editor, Villainesse
Digital Editor, Idealog Magazine

*
July start subject to course offerings or dependent on course availability.

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Master’s degrees
Arts
Master of Arts
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Anthropology February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Art History and Art Theory February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Child and Family Psychology February 2–3 years 270 $29,000

Chinese February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Classics February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Cultural Studies February and July *

2–3 years 240 $29,000

Economics February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Education February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

English February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

European Studies February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

French February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Geography February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

German February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

History February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Human Services February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Japanese February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Linguistics February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Māori and Indigenous Studies February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Mathematics February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Media and Communication February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Music February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Pacific Studies February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Philosophy February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Political Science and International Relations February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Psychology February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Russian February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Sociology February and July* 2–3 years 120 $29,000

Spanish February and July* 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Statistics February and July** 2–3 years 240 $29,000

Te Reo Māori February and July** 2–3 years 240 $29,000

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.
*
July start subject to course availability.

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Master of European Union Studies
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per Total cost
year per 120 points
Master of European Union Studies February and July 1 year 180 $23,000 $34,500

Master of Fine Arts

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Film February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Graphic Design February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Painting February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Photography February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Sculpture February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per Total cost
year per 120 points
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy February 1 year 180 $23,000 $34,500

Master of Linguistics
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per Total cost
year per 120 points
Master of Linguistics February and July 1 year 180 $23,000 $34,500

Master of Music
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Music February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Master of Policy and Governance

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per Total cost
year per 120 points
Master of Policy and Governance February 1 year 180 $34,500 $34,500

Master of Social Work

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Social Work Beginning of every month 1 year 120 $23,000

Master of Social Work (Applied)

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Social Work (Applied) February and July 2 years 240 $23,000

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Master of Strategic Communication
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per Total cost
year per 120 points
Master of Strategic Communication February 1 year 180 $23,000 $34,500

Master of Writing
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per Total cost
year per 120 points
Master of Writing February and July 1 year 180 $23,000 $34,500

Business
Master of Applied Finance and Economics
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Applied Finance and Economics January/February* 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Master of Business Administration

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Business Administration February, April, and July 15 months 240 $28,600
Our MBA is accredited by the Association of MBAs.

Master of Business Information Systems

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Business Information Systems January and October 12–15 months 180 $25,000

Master of Business Management

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Business Management January and October 12–14 months 180 $25,000

Master of Commerce
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Accounting February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Economics February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Finance February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Information Systems February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Management February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.
*
Depending on undergraduate entry qualification..

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Master of Commerce
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Marketing February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Taxation February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Master of Financial Management

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Financial Management January and October 12–15 months 180 $25,000

Master of Professional Accounting

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Professional Accounting January and October 15–17 months 240 $25,000

Education
Master of Education
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Education February and July 12–18 months 120 or 180 $29,000
Can be endorsed, see www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/qualifications-and-courses/masters-degrees/master-of-education for subjects.

Master of Teaching and Learning

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Teaching and Learning January 12–18 months 180 $29,000
Other pathways to teacher training include the GradDipECTeach, GradDipTchLn and BTchLn — see pages 26 and 30.
There may be components of both course work and thesis.
Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.

‘This programme provides me the necessary knowledge

and skills to pursue future professional roles, especially
in subjects related to accounting principles and industry
practice. These offer me confidence to challenge and
adapt what I have learnt to solve problems in real
situations. It is a great way to explore the accounting
field through different perspectives, from the diverse
people in the course to professional lecturers.’
Paranee Chookijkul
Thailand
Studying towards a Master of Professional
Accounting

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Engineering
Master of Architectural Engineering
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Architectural Engineering February and August 1 year 120 $42,000

Master of Engineering (Research-focused)

Programme Intakes Duration Points* Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Bioengineering February 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Chemical and Process Engineering February and July 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Civil Engineering February and July 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Construction Management February 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Earthquake Engineering February and July 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Electrical and Electronic Engineering February and July 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Mechanical Engineering February and July 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Software Engineering February and July 16–36 months 120 $42,000

Master of Engineering Studies (Coursework-based)**

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Civil Engineering February and July 1 year 120 $42,000

Construction Management February 1 year 120 $42,000

Earthquake Engineering February 1 year 120 $42,000

Fire Engineering February 1 year 120 $42,000

Mechanical Engineering February and July 1 year 120 $42,000

Renewable Energy February and July 1 year 120 $42,000

Transportation Engineering February and July 1 year 120 $42,000

Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering February 16–24 months 210 $42,000

Master of Forestry Science

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Forestry Science February and July 1–2 years 120 or 240 $36,600

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.
*
Students may be required to take up to 45 points of coursework
**
Can be unendorsed if coursework is required

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Master of Human Interface Technology
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Human Interface Technology February and October 1 year 120 $42,000

Master of Engineering in Management

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Engineering in Management February 1 year 120 $45,000
(includes $3,000 project fee)

Master of Engineering in Transportation

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Engineering in Transportation February and July 12–18 months 180 $42,000

Health
Master of Counselling
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Counselling February and July 2 years 240 $36,600

Master of Health Sciences

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Environment and Health February and July 2 years 240 $36,600

Health and Community February and July 2 years 240 $36,600

Health Behaviour Change February and July 2 years 240 $36,600

Health Information Management February and July 2 years 240 $36,600

Nursing February 2 years 240 $36,600

Palliative Care February 2 years 240 $36,600

Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice February and July 12–18 months 180 $22,500

Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice February 12–18 months 180 $22,500
(Nursing) (must also enrol at Ara
Institute of Canterbury)

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.

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Master of Sport Science
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Sport Science February and July 12–18 months 180 $36,600

Law
Master of Laws
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Laws February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) February and July 1 year 120 $33,800

Science
Master of Antarctic Studies
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Antarctic Studies February and July 12–18 months 180 $40,600
(includes $4,000 field trip)

Master of Applied Data Science

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Applied Data Science February and July 12–18 months 180 $25,000

Master of Audiology
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Audiology February 2 years 240 $36,600

Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience February and July 12–18 months 180 $32,600

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.

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Master of Financial Engineering
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Financial Engineering February 12–18 months 180 $36,600

Master of Geographic Information Science

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Geographic Information Science** February 1–2 years 120 or 240 $36,600

Master of Science
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Antarctic Studies February and July 1–2 years 120

Applied Psychology February and July 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Astronomy February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Biochemistry February 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Biotechnology February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Biological Sciences February 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Cellular and Molecular Biology February and July 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Chemistry February 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Child and Family Psychology February 1–2 years 270 $32,533

Computational and Applied February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600
Mathematical Sciences

Computer Science February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Data Science February and July 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Ecology February and July **

1–2 years 240 $36,600

Economics February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Engineering Geology February and July** 1 years 120 $36,600

Environmental Science February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Finance February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Geography February and July **

1–2 years 240 $36,600

Geology February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Mathematics February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Medical Physics (Clinical) February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Microbiology February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Philosophy February and July **

1–2 years 240 $36,600

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.

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Master of Science
Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Physics February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Psychology February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Speech and Language Sciences February and July** 1–2 years 120 $36,600

Statistics February and July** 1–2 years 240 $36,600

Master of Speech and Language Pathology

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Speech and Language Pathology February 2 years 240 $32,600

Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal February and July 12–18 months 180 $36,600

Master of Water Resource Management

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Master of Water Resource Management February and July 2 years 240 $36,600

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Programme Intakes Duration Points Cost approximate per year
per 120 points
Professional Master of Engineering Geology February and July 12–18 months 180 $32,600

‘I am learning a lot about the latest technologies in the

data science area and also doing some assignments that
are very close to the fast-moving industry. As a part of
the master’s degree, I did a summer studentship in
Plant and Food Research based at Lincoln as a Data
Application Developer during the whole summer. From
this job, I learned how to apply the knowledge and
skills to the real-world problems.’
Yunxing (James) Ding
China
Studying towards a
Master of Applied Data Science

There may be components of both course work and thesis.

Total programme fee may differ from total cost per year due to the duration and point value of the programme.

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Doctoral degrees

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Doctor of Philosophy Anytime start 3 years PhD students pay domestic
tuition fees based on the subject
of your PhD research — see
www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-
started/fees/int-postgrad-fees

Doctor of Musical Arts

Programme Intakes Duration Cost approximate per year
Doctor of Musical Arts Anytime start 3 years $33,800

‘This country has a wide list of prestigious scientists

that work in the field of jumping spider behaviour,
this was the main reason I applied for a PhD here.
The amazing country, nice people, and astonishing
landscapes were something unexpected but quite
favourable. As soon as I arrived in New Zealand,
I was convinced I made the right decision.’

Samuel Aguilar Argüello

Mexico
Studying towards a PhD in Biological Sciences

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• get answers to any questions you might have the programme you will be matched with a Our CareerHub gives UC students online access
UC Mentor who is studying similar subjects to to employers, job vacancies, upcoming careers
• find out about services on offer for you
you. Mentors are student volunteers who will events, local presentations, and news.
• hear from UC students about things to see help you adjust to life on campus and who you www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
and do in Ōtautahi Christchurch. can talk to about your experiences and studies
It is important to attend the International throughout your time at UC. Keep in touch with
Welcome in the week prior to the beginning of www.canterbury.ac.nz/support UC Alumni
Semester 1 or Semester 2. For details go to /academic/mentoring
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international UC graduates are part of a global alumni
network with bases in Australia, China, Malaysia,
/support/welcome Learn some key skills the UK, and the USA. UC hosts regular events for
Developing your reasoning and communication alumni and friends in New Zealand and overseas.
Meet your support team skills will help you succeed at university and These events and the online community give our
The Student Care and Student UniLife teams at in your future career. The Academic Skills graduates excellent opportunities for business
UC are your first contacts for all questions and Centre (ASC) can help you improve your written and leadership networking.
issues requiring in-depth advice. Our trained assignments (reports, essays and exams), www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni
staff are here to help you achieve success at UC, presentations, posters, organisation, and critical
through consultations on: thinking skills. ASC is a free service available to
all UC students. For more information go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/asc

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Where will I live?

Alongside a The best of student life

world-class education,
2019
To help you connect with your fellow residents Accommodation Guide

and make the most of your time, UC’s

UC offers outstanding accommodation options offer plenty of social,
accommodation options cultural and sporting events throughout the
year, including:
Accommodation
on campus to support you • Social events to help you make new friends
to succeed in your studies. • Inter-hall sports competitions
• The annual inter-hall Cultural Shield which
Many UC students recall the time they spent in
includes music, debating, kapa haka, and
university residential accommodation as the time
theatre sports.
of their lives. Each option offers its own unique
culture and a safe and supportive living and There are plenty of recreational facilities
learning environment. on-site at our halls, such as tennis courts or
gym equipment, to help you maintain your
Any student over 18 who applies for Ilam
health and fitness. All UC students have free
Apartments for the 2019 academic year by 1
basic gym membership.
December 2018 is guaranteed an offer of place.
Applications open on the 1 August 2018. Students The UC campus, including all halls of residence,
under 18 years of age must stay in a homestay, is smoke-free.
More information
in a fully catered hall of residence, or with a
designated caregiver. Support to succeed UC Accommodation Services
T: +64 3 369 3569
First-year students are offered tutorials to help
Your home away from home you succeed in your studies. Tutors are university
E: accommodation@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/accommodation
All of our residential accommodation provides: students who have studied the same courses
and achieved excellent results.
• your own fully furnished room — with a bed,
For more information on halls of residence, see the
desk, chair, wardrobe, and book shelf Study groups, as well as peer support networks 2019 UC Accommodation Guide or visit
and mentoring, are also facilitated by our www.canterbury.ac.nz/media/documents/brochure/
• heating and power accommodation-guide.pdf
residential accommodation options.
• computer rooms and wi-fi access View our 360 degree panoramas at www.canterbury.ac.nz
All UC accommodation options offer pastoral
• recreational facilities and study areas /life/accommodation/halls/360-panoramas
support to help ensure your emotional
• high-quality meals provided, or well-equipped and physical well-being as well as your
kitchens to enable you to cook for yourself academic success.
• laundry facilities
• car parking and bike storage.

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A unique campus lifestyle

At UC, you will find a Join a club and get involved wall, squash or basketball courts, or get moving
in the cardio and weight training areas (some
unique campus lifestyle. There are more than 150 clubs and societies
affiliated to the UCSA, which gives students the
programmes and hires incur extra charges).
Set against the backdrop opportunity to find other people with similar For more information and to sign up go to

of a picturesque and interests. Examples of clubs include: www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucreccentre

bustling campus, you will • Global China Connection Canterbury

Health Centre
meet a diverse range of
• Canterbury Malaysian Students’ Association
The UC Health Centre is devoted to providing
• UC Film Club
people and enjoy some
excellent medical, counselling, and related
• Euro Club services to students and the wider UC
amazing new experiences. • Animesoc
community. The Centre aims to provide
services that are affordable, accessible, and of
• University of Canterbury Chinese Students & high quality. Their services are available to all
The Students’ Association Scholars Society students enrolled at UC.
(UCSA) • University of Canterbury Global India Reach www.canterbury.ac.nz/healthcentre
The UCSA plays a key role in the student • UC Indian Students’ Association, Note: Medical problems covered by UC-approved insurance
experience at UC. It is 100% governed by among others. providers are billed directly to the insurance provider if you
students for students, and provides a wide use the UC Health Centre.
www.ucsa.org.nz/clubs/find-a-club
range of services, including academic advocacy
and advice, class reps, postgraduate support, Our campus is smoke-free
the weekly magazine Canta, and a fantastic Stay healthy and fit
UC is proud to be a completely smoke-free
subsidised dental care programme. Staying active is a big part of success at campus. This means that smoking is not
On campus, the UCSA owns and manages bars, university. Visit the Rec Centre to get exercise permitted on any University grounds including
cafés, common rooms, and two early childhood advice or join in activities to improve your regional campuses, field stations and other
centres all of which are provided for students. well-being and ability to cope with student life. premises. The University promotes healthy
For more information go to www.ucsa.org.nz lifestyles and has adopted this policy to
UC Rec Centre ensure that all staff, students and visitors can
The UC Rec Centre is free to all students. experience a healthy, smoke-free environment.
Simply sign up online and your Canterbury www.canterbury.ac.nz/life/the-campus
Card becomes your membership card to access
awesome group fitness classes, the climbing

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Next steps
To secure your place at the University of Canterbury, simply follow the steps below.
For more details, email international@canterbury.ac.nz or visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/international

Choose your qualification

1. UC offers more than 145 different qualifications across many academic fields of study. See pages 21–48 to see what
qualification could be right for you. Some qualifications require a special application or have a limited number of places.
Visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol

Check your eligibility

2. Before you can enrol at UC you must meet UC’s admission and English language requirements. See pages 10–15
to check what you need or visit https://checkwhatyouneed.canterbury.ac.nz
If you are unsure, email international@canterbury.ac.nz or call UC on +64 3 369 3999.

Get advice from an expert

3. Before applying, it is wise to consult with a UC Regional Manager. They can give you advice about qualifications, admissions,
visas, fees, accommodation and travel. Our managers often visit countries abroad so look out for when they will be in your
region. You can also ‘Ask a question’ online at www.canterbury.ac.nz/international

Apply for admission

4. If you have an overseas qualification, you need to apply for admission online first at myUC https://myuc.canterbury.ac.nz
We recommend you apply as early as possible in advance of your intended start date, to allow for visa and other
arrangements. Once you have done this, we will contact you by email about any further information required.

Receive an Offer of Place

5. If your application for admission is successful, we will send you an Offer of Place letter, which will include a pro-forma invoice
with instructions on how to pay your tuition fees.

Accept your offer and select your courses

6. When you accept the offer we will send further information about your next steps towards enrolment, which includes selecting
your courses and information on how to apply for your student visa.
You can choose your courses from October for 2018 study. To do this, go online at myUC (https://myuc.canterbury.ac.nz).
Your courses will be checked by the relevant college, school or department.

Plan your travel and accommodation

7. Make your travel and accommodation plans as early as you can. We recommend you seek advice before travelling and get
your student visa before leaving home. See page 20 for more advice and download a copy of UC’s ‘Pre-Arrival Guide’ at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/arrival_guide.shtml

Come along to International Orientation

8. UC offers a dedicated orientation programme to prepare international students for their first semester in February or July.*
Make sure you arrive in New Zealand in time to attend these sessions. You can register for the International Welcome
and Orientation at www.canterbury.ac.nz/international

Complete your enrolment on campus

9. All international students must enrol in person. International enrolment takes place in the week before your lectures start.
Make sure you plan your arrival to New Zealand in time to complete your enrolment. For information on what to bring with
you visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/apply-and-enrol/international-student-enrolment-in-person
* Student welcome events take place for research-only students every month.
See www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/campus-tours-and-future-student-events for dates.

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T: +64 3 369 3999
E: international@canterbury.ac.nz
University of Canterbury
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Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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