2023

Undergraduate
Prospectus
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Undergraduate study options
How do majors and minors work
Double and conjoint degrees
Certificates and diplomas
UC postgraduate qualifications
Certificate in University Preparation

Published Kahuru-kai-paeka March 2022.
Information is correct at the time of print but is subject
to change. The University’s official regulations are atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Kia ora
Nau mai ki tēnei
Whakatairanga Ākonga.
Welcome to theUndergraduate Prospectus.
We hope you’ll become part of the UC
whānau. There’s a bunch of options foryou to learn what you want, how
you want.
This guide contains all the information
you need to help you decide on yourdegree, find the subjects that you’ll
be passionate about, and learn how
we can support you while you study
at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
University of Canterbury.
You’ll also find ways to develop
other interests and make friends
along the way.

Soul (Ngāti Kahungunu)
Bachelor of Engineeringwith Honours in Civil Engineeringwww.canterbury.ac.nz

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UC Ako | Learn
UC is in the world’s top 1% of universities, known for its high-quality degrees,
research-active teaching staff, and modern facilities.
‘At UC the subjects come to life because they show how the theories apply to real life situations.
The lecturers are really friendly and helpful. You get the feeling that they want you to succeed.’
Maihani
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

UC Oranga | Wellbeing
We provide a wide range of support services from the moment you arrive on campus.
‘My lecturers and course coordinators were so supportive during the coronavirus lockdowns.
They helped me finish my courses and maintain my mental health. There’s a very personal feel at UC.’
SophiaBachelor of Science in Geography and Psychology,
Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)2

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UC Tikanga-rua | Bicultural
We are committed to biculturalism
and work with Ngāi Tahu, the tangata
whenua in our region.
‘The Māori team (Te Waka Pākākano) are reallywelcoming. You can connect with mentors andthey give you heaps of resources. It’s made uni
feel like home. I spend quite a lot of time at
the whare. It’s a good place to go and chill, andthey put on lots of events like kapa haka, sports,
paintball, bowling.’
SamuelBachelor of Engineering with Honours
in Mechanical Engineering

UC Tauhere | Connect
Over the last few years, UC
students have earned aninternational reputation for
their community
involvement.
‘I got involved with the Prison
Project which was a collaboration
with Law for Change, CRIMSOC,
and Community Law. A groupof Law and Criminal Justice
students went to the youth
department at the Christchurch
men’s prison and gave seminars
about things like tenancy andemployment. It was an amazing
way to connect with otherstudents who are interested
in advocacy and apply theknowledge I’ve developed in mydegree. It’s been a real privilege
for me to be in the programme.’
Maeve
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science and International Relations
and Sociology

Right: Anamaria
Bachelor of Criminal Justicewww.canterbury.ac.nz

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UC Auaha | Innovate
A lot of learning takes place outside
the classroom.
‘Every semester we do placements alongside our studies.
They’re really hands-on and give us insight into what theactual job will be like once we graduate.’
Melissa
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology

UC Ira Matatū
Global Citizen
Our campus is a culturally diverse
community with over 100 nationalities.
‘It’s a place for everyone. It doesn’t matter where
you come from, who you are, or what you’re good at,there’s something here for you. UC is a place whereanyone and everyone can feel like they belong. It
feels like home for me.’MastineBachelor of Commerce in Management

UC Tūhura | Explore
There aren’t many places where you
can access adventure so easily. UC ison the doorstep of a massive outdoor
playground — combined with clubs
and events, you’re up for a unique
student experience.
‘The hiking club was amazing, it really sparked apassion for me. It also introduced me to a lot ofinternational students. I found it a great way tomake connections and build lasting friendships
because we had all come together around acommon interest.’
Ben
Bachelor of Commerce in Managementwith minors in Marketing andBusiness and Sustainability
Right: Annabel
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

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Common terms

Degrees
Degrees are a type of qualification you canstudy at university — there are several typesof qualifications varying in level of study
and length of time, such as:

These qualifications have less overall workload
and are completed in a much shorter
timeframe — usually 6 months to 1 year.

Subjects

A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate
qualification that usually takes 3–4 years
to complete. UC offers a wide range ofbachelor’s degrees.

Subjects are areas you can study inyour degree. Some subjects you cancontinue from secondary school such as
Music, Geography, English, while some
you can start new at UC eg, Social Work,
Linguistics, Marketing.

Double degrees

Major

Bachelor’s degrees

Some bachelor’s degrees can be studied
together. This option involves more study,
but you can specialise in different areas,
opening up a wider range of career options.

A major is the subject you choose to
specialise in all the way to the final yearof your bachelor’s degree. For example, aBachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology.

Conjoint degrees

Double major

Conjoint degrees combine two bachelor’s
degrees into a singular degree. Unlike
double degrees, these must be completed
at the same time, and involve a muchhigher workload each year.

You can sometimes choose to specialisein two subjects that you’re interested in(double major). These can be completed in
the same time as a single major without
the extra workload.

Certificates and Diplomas

Minor

If you are unable to study a full degree,or want to add some additional study
to your degree, you could complete a
certificate or diploma.

For example, a Bachelor of Science majoringin Geology with a minor in Geography.

A minor is another specialisation, but you
will only study this up to your second year.

Specialisation
Specialisations combine different subjects
together into a central theme. They allow
you to specialise in multiple subjects all theway into your final year. These are offeredwithin the Bachelor of Arts.

Courses
A course is a specific topic within asubject, for example an American history
course within the History subject. This
involves lectures, assignments, and otherforms of study. Your degree is made up ofmultiple courses.

PointsEach course has a points value (similar
to credits from NCEA). You will need tocomplete a certain number of points overall
to successfully finish your study.

Semester
The academic year is split into two
periods of study known as semesters. One
semester is the equivalent of two terms at
secondary school.
• Semester 1: February – June
• Semester 2: July – November• Summer: November – February.

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Undergraduate study options
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts specialisations
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Data Science
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Forestry Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Product Design

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Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology
with Honours
Bachelor of Sport Coaching
Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
Certificate of University Preparation
More to learn
How do majors and minors work?
Double and conjoint degrees
Certificates and diplomas
UC postgraduate qualifications

Bachelor of Arts. BA
Bachelor of Arts – Major/minor pathway example degree structure
Year 1ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101

100

100

Level

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2

200

Level

200

Level

200

200

Level

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3300

Level
Compulsory
courses

300

Level

300

300

Level

Arts major
courses

Level
Arts minor
courses

300

Level

300

Level

Other Arts
courses

200

Level

200

Level

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations‘Learning the art of critical thinking
allows you to see the world differently.’
Christopher
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies and Art
History and Theory, Bachelor of Arts with
Honours in Cinema Studies

BA with two pathways
At UC, you can get your BA in two ways:• Major and minor pathway• Specialisation pathway.

Major and minor pathway
In your first year, you will complete twocompulsory courses from a choice of
three broad arts skills — academic writing,debates and presenting evidence, andbicultural identity.
There are over 30 Arts subjects that you
can major in (see the table to the right),
and many more to minor in — including
subjects from other degrees. You canchoose to do a double major, or a major
and minor. You can customise your study
even further by doing a double or a conjoint
degree (see page 32) — tailoring yourstudies to suit you.

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Subjects

Anthropology

Education

Human Services

Political Scienceand International
Relations

Art History andTheoryEnglishJapanese

Professionaland Community
Engagement

ChineseEnglish Language

Linguistics

Psychology

Cinema Studies

European andEuropean Union
StudiesMāori andIndigenous Studies

RussianClassics

FrenchMathematics

Sociology

Cultural Studies

Geography

Media andCommunication

SpanishDigital Humanities

GermanMusic

Statistics

Economics

History

Philosophy

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Bachelor of Arts specialisations
Bachelor of Arts – Specialisation pathway example degree structure
Year 1
ARTS102 or
MAOR165 or
WRIT101

ARTS102 or
MAOR165 or
WRIT101

100

100

Level

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2

200

Level

200

Level

200

200

Level

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3

300

Level

300

Level

Compulsory
courses

300

300

Level

Specialisation
courses

Level

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Specialisation pathway

Highlights

Career ready

Choosing a Specialisation in the BA
provides you with a set programmeof courses centred on a broad theme.
Specialisations are bigger than a typicalmajor and they include courses from a
range of subjects, so you can look at thecomplex problems of today’s society fromdifferent angles.

• Take advantage of courses offering
field trips, real-world case studies,
performances, internships, andcommunity projects.
• You have the option to study a minor
from additional subjects across Arts,
Commerce, Health Sciences, Science,Sport Coaching, and Youth andCommunity Leadership.
• Get involved with some of the many
Arts related student clubs including Arts
Society, JSoc, PolSoc, Classoc, Musoc, andmany more.

• Gain practical experience by adding aninternship in your second or third yearof study.
• Learn sought after workplace skills suchas writing, critical and creative thinking,problem-solving, and communication.
• Graduates will be ready to work in media,
politics, conservation, iwi organisations,
tourism, heritage, international relations,and more.

Specialisations

Creative Industries and Contemporary
Practice
Cultural Heritage
Global Societies and Cultures
International Affairs
Language, Brain and Behaviour‘The practical experience shows you
can apply your skills in real-worldcontexts.’
Natalija
Bachelor of Arts in English and Political
Science and International Relations with aminor in Economics, Master of European
Union Studies

Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Society, Diversity and Change

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9Bachelor of Commerce. BCom
Bachelor of Commerce – example degree structure
Year 1
ACCT

INFO

ECON

102

123

104

MGMT

100

STAT

100

101

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2

200

200

BSNS

2011

Level

Level

200

200

Level

100

Level

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Year 3

300

BSNS

299

Level

Zero-points,
zero-fees courses

300

Level

300

Level

Compulsory
courses300

Level
Other Commercecourses

200

200

Level

Level

300

Level

300

Level

Courses from Commerceor other degrees

1 Or an alternative course as approved by the Dean of Business.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
Subjects

Accounting
Business Analytics
Business and Sustainability
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
International BusinessHighlights

Career ready• Competitions and inter-university
business challenges develop yourentrepreneurial, project management,
and teamwork skills.
• You have the option to study a minor
from subjects across Commerce, Arts,
Health Sciences, Science, Sport Coaching,
and Youth and Community Leadership.
• Te Kura Umanga | UC Business
School is accredited by international
associations EQUIS and AACSB, giving
you a competitive and industry-relevant
qualification for business professions.
• UC’s Trading Room gives you a real-world
trading environment with a live market
and stock data feed, and simulation tools
for trading.

• Get hands-on experience throughindustry internships, international
exchanges, and overseas study tours.
• Gain problem-solving, communication,and management skills needed
to succeed in a global businessenvironment.
• Network with UC’s industry contacts
and get support in launching your own
business ideas.
• Graduates are working as accountants,
software developers, consultants,
marketers, entrepreneurs, and more.

Innovation
Management
MarketingOperations and Supply Chain
Management
Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Taxation
Taxation and Accounting
Tourism Marketing and Management

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‘Study gave me those fundamental
skills that prepare you for thebusiness world.’
Michaela
Bachelor of Commerce in International
Business, Strategy and Entreprenuership

Bachelor of Communication. BC
Bachelor of Communication – example degree structure
Year 1
COMS

COMS

COMS

COMS

COMS

102

101

MGMT

100

104

100

WRIT

101

100

Level

100

Level

Level

200

100 or 200

100 Level

100 Level

Year 2
COMS

207

201

DIGI

204

231

200

200

Level

Level

Level

Level

Year 3

300

COMS

330

Compulsory
courses300

Level
Communication
major courses

Level
Courses fromBA schedule Vor aboveor above

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Students must complete at least 225 points at 200-level or above.
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career readyIn the first year of your degree, you will geta broad introduction to communication
through courses in writing, journalism,
media, and management.

• Opportunities to use your skills inpractical ways, including working withlocal organisations, and with a variety ofcommunication technologies including
digital, audio and visual, and social
media platforms.
• Placements in local newsrooms as part of
the Journalism major.
• Tauwhitinga Māori is the only Māoricommunications major on offer
in Aotearoa.
• With links to international partners injournalism and media studies, we offer
guest lectures from global experts
each semester.

• Get workplace experience throughinternships, industry projects, orcommunity campaigns within
local businesses.
• Gain applied knowledge in new andemerging media, collection and usageof data, media ethical practice, criticalthinking, and analysis skills.
• Develop your skills and confidence torepresent our bicultural nation throughour media.
• Graduates will be ready to work as
journalists, social media managers,
marketers, crisis communication
advisors, event managers, editors,
and more.

From second year, you will also begin
courses towards your chosen major.
MajorsCommunication Strategy and PracticeJournalism
Political Communication
Tauwhitinga Māori: Māori
Communication Startegy and Practice‘I’d like to pursue a career injournalism, and eventually use myskills to help fight misinformation in
the media.’
AnishaBachelor of Communication in Journalism,
Bachelor of Laws

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11Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
BCJ
Bachelor of Criminal Justice – example degree structure
Year 1
CRJU

CRJU1

CRJU1

HSRV

HSRV

PSYC

CRJU201 or
SOCI218

MAOR

HSRV

SOCI

PHIL

150

101

160

103

104

PSYC

105

106

MAOR165or 108Year 2
CRJU

2022

219

210

293

200

139

Level

200

Level3

Year 3
CRJU301 or
LAWS366

CRJU302 or SOCI358

Compulsory core courses

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

200

Level

BCJ (Schedule E) elective courses

1 Students enrolling in the LLB/BCJ double degree will enrol in LAWS101 instead of CRJU150 and CRJU160.
2 You must pass either LAWS202 (30 points) or CRJU202 (15 points).
3 If LAWS202 passed, then 45 points from BCJ Schedule E at 200-level. If CRJU202 passed, then 60 points from BCJ Schedule E at

200-level.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career ready

You will take an in-depth look at thecriminal justice system and its processes,
including governance, enforcement,
and rehabilitation.

• Strong links with employers in the crimeand justice fields gives you the chance
to work closely with current policies
and legislation.
• Enjoy learning from courses acrosscriminology, sociology, developmental
and behavioural psychology, criminal
law and procedure, policing, andhuman services.
• Join student club CRIMSOC and meetlike-minded students dedicated toCriminal Justice.

• Practical experience examining ourjustice system and identifying
opportunities for reform.
• Opportunity to increase your skills
while working.
• Graduates work in probation and parole,
forensics, public and private investigationand security, social work, criminal justicepolicy, the police, and more.

The first year of study is designed to give
you a broad introduction to the criminal
justice system in Aotearoa.
From second year, you can choose to study
topics such as forensics, policing, criminal
law and procedure, and bioethics.

‘I really strive to understand how theworld around me functions and how
I can help it.’
Madeleine
Bachelor of Criminal Justice

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Bachelor of Data Science.
BDataSc
Bachelor of Data Science – example degree structure
Year 1
DATA

101

COSC

COSC

DATA

COSC

121

122

MATH

SCIE

102

101

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2
DATA

201

203

262

PHIL

STAT

240

201 or 202

200

Level

200

200

Level

Level

300

100 Level

Year 3
DATA

301

DATA

STAT

303

Compulsory
courses

315 or 318
Major
courses

300

300

Level

Level

Level

or above

Courses from Scienceor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
MajorsBioinformatics
Business Analytics
Computational Linguistics
Data Science
Population Health Data Science
Spatial Data Science
The first year of your degree includes
introductory courses in programming,
mathematics, statistics, and computersciences. You will also do hands-on lab workand group projects.

Highlights

Career ready• Depending on your chosen major you
will have a range of hands-on learning
experiences that may take place fromour laboratories to our field stations.
These can include high-tech computing
systems, modern equipment, and thelatest technology.
• We have research centres that specialisein data science, with projects ranging
from climate change prediction models in
Antarctica, geospatial mapping for urban
planning in rural Aotearoa, VR simulation
training systems for firefighters, andmuch more.

• Project work in your final year involves
applying data science to create solutions.
• Gain skills in project implementation,
research, critical analysis, problemsolving, and communication to discussand explain data findings.
• Graduates will be ready to work in roles
such as data scientist, analyst, softwarearchitect, IT consultant, businessanalyst, statistician, software developer,and more.
‘Data science is evolving. It is the
future of everything.’
Sumathi
Master of Applied Data Science

In the final year, you also complete a
research project aimed at solving aparticular industry or community problem.

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13Bachelor of Engineering with
Honours. BE(Hons)
Entry requirements
Physics and mathematics secondary school
study is essential to enter the first year ofEngineering. Chemistry is also essential forsome Engineering disciplines. You should
aim to have at least:
NCEA• 14 credits in Level 3 maths or calculus
including both differentiation andintegration*• 14 credits in Level 3 physics.
If you want to study Chemical and Process
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Forest
Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering,or Mechanical Engineering, you should also
aim to have at least:• 14 credits in Level 3 chemistry.**
18 credits are strongly recommended inall subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma• minimum of 4 HL (or 5 SL) in maths(HL is recommended)• minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in physics(HL is recommended)• minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in chemistry.**
Cambridge International Examination (CIE)• maths and physics — D grade or better at
A level or A in AS level• chemistry — D grade or better at A levelor A in AS level.**Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – example degree structure
Year 1
ENGR

100

ENGR

EMTH

101

118

EMTH

119

COSC

131

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

ENGR

200

Year 3ENGR

200

Year 4ENGR

200

Zero-points,
zero-fees
coursesRequired First Year courses inEngineering, Engineering
Mathematics, Computer
Science, and Physics

Other First Year courses fromEngineering or other subjects(depending on discipline)

Three years of study in
one of the Engineering
disciplines

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Subjects
Chemical and Process Engineering
Minors: Bioprocess Engineering
Energy Processing Technologies
Environmental Process Engineering
Civil Engineering
Minors: Structural Engineering
Water and Environmental Systems Engineering
Computer Engineering
Minor: Communications and Network
Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Minor: Power Engineering** The chemistry component is not required for thefollowing Engineering disciplines: Computer; Electrical andElectronic; Mechatronics; Software Engineering.

Forest Engineering

The first year of your degree is made up of
six introductory compulsory courses, andanother three first-year courses which will
depend on the engineering discipline youwant to specialise in.

101

Year 2* Including achievement standards 91578 — ‘Apply
differentiation methods in solving problems’ and 91579 —‘Apply integration methods in solving problems’.

Study information

PHYS

Mechanical Engineering
Minors: Aerospace Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Natural Resources Engineering

Highlights• Access state-of-the-art engineering labs
and computer and testing facilities.
• Enjoy a flexible first year which allows
you to keep a variety of discipline options
open for your next three years of study.
• Study the Diploma in Global
Humanitarian Engineering at the sametime as your degree, and gain unique
skills in humanitarian and service-basedengineering solutions.

Career ready• You will spend around 100 days
(800 hours) on practical work placements
as part of your degree.
• Gain skills in communication and reportwriting, ethics, sustainability, safety, andinteracting with clients and customers.
• Graduates work in private companies andconsultancies through to government
agencies, with many progressing
into management.

Software Engineering

The following three years of study focus
on your chosen engineering discipline,
which may also include a minor subject.

‘You get opportunities to create thingsand solve problems every day; I enjoy
being challenged!’RuofanBachelor of Engineering with Honours inCivil Engineering

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Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours. BEnvSci(Hons)
Bachelor of Environmental Science with Honours – example degree structure
Year 1
ENVR

101

BIOL

GEOG

SCIE

STAT

ENVR

BIOL

BIOL209 or
GEOG205
or 208

Level

ENVR

PSYC

112

106

101

101

CHEM

111 or 114

100 Level 100 Levelor aboveor above

200

100 Level

Year 2
ENVR

209

210

274

200

200

Level

Level

or above

Year 3
ENVR

ENVR

302

300

304

341

300

Level

300

300

Level

Level

400

100 Level

100 Level
or above

Year 4
ENVR

480

Zero-points,
zero-fees courses

ENVR

411

400

ENVR

415

Compulsory
courses

Level
Major
courses

400

Level

Level

or above

Optional
courses

30 points of optional courses must be chosen from Schedule E: Group 1, with any remaining points chosen from Group 2.
Students will also undertake ENVR 300 to complete 400 hours of work experience over the course of their third to fourth year
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
MajorsFreshwater
Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity
Environmental Change
Environmental Contamination
Environmental Hazards and Disasters
Sustainable Coasts
The first year of your degree includes
introductory courses in biophysics, ecology,
and geographic sciences.
From second year onwards you willtake courses towards your major andgain hands-on experience through labs,
fieldwork, and internship placements.

Highlights

Career ready• This degree combines mātauranga Māoriand scientific knowledge to broaden
your understanding and approachto environmental issues and future
developments, using Ki Uta Ki Tai | From
the Mountains to the Sea — the fulljourney and interconnectedness of thenatural world.
• Lab and field work-based learning, withup to 400 hours of work experience.
• Courses cover a variety of subjects togive you a layered understanding of thesustainability challenges we face and to
customise your degree with the issues
you are most passionate about.

• Extensive practical experience in workand field settings.
• Graduates are in demand for theirability to identify, monitor, and solvea variety of problems associated withthe environment. They help advise on
sustainability, environmental risks, andenvironmental aspirations.
• Graduates will be ready for roles suchas consultants, policy analysts, disasterand crisis response management, andresearchers for contamination, pollution,and invasive species, and more.
‘I want to help make sure our people,
whānau, and communities areprepared and resilient to natural
hazards and climate change.’
Kristie-Lee (Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri)Bachelor of Science in Geography, Geology,
and Environmental Science, Master ofDisaster Risk and Resilience, Master of
Science in Disaster Risk and Resilience

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Bachelor of Fine Arts. BFA
Bachelor of Fine Arts – example degree structure
Year 1
FINA1

FINA

101

102

FINA1

103

ARTH

ARTH

100 Level

100 Level

ARTH or CINE
200 Level2

100 or 200

Studio subject

311

100, 200 or
300 Level4

100, 200 or
300 Level3

Studio subject

100, 200 or
300 Level

100, 200 or
300 Level

Year 2
Studio subject

Studio subject

211

212

Level

Year 3

Year 4*411

Introduction to all
specialist studio studies

Required Art History
and Theory courses

Specialisation in
one studio subject

Courses from the Bachelorof Arts schedule

1 FINA101 is 30 points. FINA103 is 45 points.
2 Students specialising in Film or Photography may take either Art History and Theory or Cinema Studies 200-level courses.
3 Students must complete 30 points of 300-level ARTH courses (or CINE courses for Film and Photography students) to be eligible

for entry into Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours at fourth year.

* Students eligible for Honours will instead take FINA450 in their fourth year.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
Studio specialisations

Film
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Highlights

Career ready• In your first year, you will be introduced
to all five available studio specialisations,giving you the chance to develop yourpassion before continuing in one Fine
Arts subject from second year.
• Enjoy 24-hour access to your own
personal studio space from second year.
• Work in purpose-built studios; accesstechnician workshops, workrooms,
darkrooms, computer labs, and the IlamCampus Gallery.

• Showcase your work during theyear through exhibitions andcommunity projects.
• Gain creative and practical skills inyour chosen specialisation as well asorganisational and time management skills.
• Graduates are working as professional
artists, art gallery directors,
photojournalists, art historians,
consultants, and more.

How to apply:
Your application should include a portfolioof recently completed art and/or design
work, along with a written statement toshow us your current skills and identity as
an artist. This must include 12 examples
of work from NCEA (or equivalent) arts
subjects. The format must be colour, laser
printed, and stapled A4 photographs.
Applications are due 15 November.

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‘Being able to focus on a singulardiscipline has allowed me to hone inon what makes the discipline so
special.’
Aaron
Bachelor of Fine Arts in SculptureBachelor of Forestry Science.
BForScBachelor of Forestry Science – example degree structure
Year 1
FORE

FORE

111

131

FORE

FORE

141

100

100

BIOL

STAT

101

Level

Level

FORE

FORE

FORE

SOIL

151

112

Year 2
FORE

FORE

205

FORE

215

218

219

222

224

203

Year 3
FORE

FORE

307

FORE

316

327

FORE

342

Year 4
FORE

419

Compulsory
courses

FORE

422

Elective Forestry
Science courses

FORE

FORE

447

414

Dissertation for honours
students only

Elective courses from
Science or other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career readyA Bachelor of Forestry Science prepares you
for managing forest resources by combining
core science courses with management,commerce, and technology.

• Small class sizes create a high-quality
learning environment.
• UC has field stations located near
Arthur’s Pass and at Kawatiri Westport forforestry teaching and research.
• Participate in an exchange programmewith top Forestry schools in Canada andthe United States.
• With strong employer links, the majorityof graduates are employed before
finishing their degree.

• Benefit from hands-on learning with90 days industry work experience.
• Gain skills in forestry management,sustainability, marketing, and research.
• Graduates are working in forest
management, conservation, harvesting,wood processing, biosecurity, policy, iwi
advisory, and more.

In the first year, you will study six
compulsory courses (plus 30 points inelectives) to gain a strong foundation in thescience and commercial aspects of forestry.
From second year, you will apply thisknowledge to the forest line of work,with compulsory courses including forest
engineering, forest economics, forest
biology, and silviculture.

‘The forest industry supports thedegree and companies often provide
students with holiday work.’
Kristie
Bachelor of Forestry Science

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Bachelor of Health Sciences.
BHSc
Bachelor of Health Sciences – example degree structure
Year 1
HLTH

HLTH

106

101

HLTH

110

BIOL

116

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2
HLTH

HLTH

201

202

MAOR270

or MAOR212

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3
HLTH

301

300

Level
Major
courses

Compulsory
courses

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Courses from Health Sciencesor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
Subjects

Health Education
Māori and Indigenous Health
Physical Activity
Psychology
Public Heath
Society and Policy
In the first year of your study you will
gain a strong foundation in healthstudies through introductory courses inhealth, human biology, epidemiology, andMāori health:Subjects

HLTH101

Introduction to Health Studies

HLTH106

Te Wero — Māori Health Issues
and Opportunities

HLTH110

Epidemiology

BIOL116

Human Biology

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From second year you will delve deeper into
your chosen major and continue to learn
about health care promotion, health policy,
and population health in Aotearoa.

Highlights• Cover topics such as mental health andwellbeing, sexual health promotion,
environmental health, communicableand non-communicable diseases, andcommunity health.
• Smaller classes mean academic staff canwork closely with you to help achieve
your goals.
• Option to study a minor from subjects
across Arts, Commerce, Health Sciences,
Science, Sport Coaching, and Youth andCommunity Leadership.
NOTE: The recent government mandate regarding
vaccination of workers in the education and health anddisability sectors means that you will not be able tocomplete research or practice-oriented courses in the Health
Sciences degree if you are not fully vaccinated. For thesecourses you will be required to be vaccinated in line with the
NZ Government regulations, and supply evidence of yourvaccination status.

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• Successful completion of the Public
Health major means you meet thegeneric public health competencies andthe health promotion competencies
endorsed by Runanga Whakapiki Ake i te
Hauora o Aotearoa | Health Promotion
Forum of New Zealand.

Career ready• Opportunity to do an internship in ahealth-related industry.
• Learn the necessary skills to improvehealth and wellbeing through disease
prevention, health promotion, and healthservice planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Graduates work in healthcareorganisations, in local and central
government, aged residential care,schools, district health boards, Māori
health providers, and more.
‘I had a desire to help individuals help
themselves, by providing knowledge
and teaching skills so people can maketheir own information-based decisions
about their health.’
Megan
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health
Education and Public HealthBachelor of Laws. LLB
Bachelor of Laws – example degree structure
Year 1
LAWS

100 1

LAWS

101

110

Level

100

100

Level

Level

100

100

Level

Level

Year 2
LAWS

LAWS

203

LAWS

204

LAWS

205

206

Year 3
LAWS

LAWS

202

301

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

Year 4

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

Compulsory Law courses

Electives

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

Non-Law courses

1 May include CRJU101 and CRJU160.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career readyIn the first year of your degree, you will
study two core courses designed to teachyou about the legal systems in Aotearoa
and build your foundational skills in legal
research and writing.

• UC has a specially designed Moot
Court room, regularly used for clientinterviewing, witness examination,mooting, and negotiation competitions.
• Get work experience throughinternships, clinical, and community
work opportunities.
• Many student clubs including LAWSOC,
Women in Law, Te Pūtāiki Māori Law
Students’ Association, Law for Change,
and UC Animal Law Association.
• The structure of this degree allows you
to do a double degree or switch degrees
if you’re unable to advance to 200-level
LAWS or prefer not to continue with the
LLB. This is possible because you willneed to study 75 points (typically five
15-point courses) in the first year of yourdegree eg, Arts, Commerce, Criminal
Justice, Science.

• UC has Law Internship courses letting
you gain skills through community andclinical work experience.
• Gain necessary legal skills in research,
writing, analysis, and reasoning for arange of careers beyond law.
• Graduates are working as
lawyers, policy analysts, Māori
development advisors, foreign affairs
officers, and journalists.

With good grades in LAWS101 and LAWS110(normally at least a B), you can advanceinto 200-level Law courses, all of which
are subject to limited entry. From thirdyear, you will be able to customise yourstudy to focus on different areas of thelaw, including:• Corporate and Commercial Law• Criminal Justice and Rights• Employment and Dispute Resolution• General Legal Practice• Media Law• International Law• Property and Resources• Constitutional Law.

‘Studying Law is fascinating.
Law affects every part of our lives andthe skills the degree teaches you areso applicable.’
Courtney
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of
Criminal Justice

You will also need to also study fivenon‑Law courses in the first year of
your degree.

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Bachelor of Music. MusB
Bachelor of Music – example degree structure
Year 1
MUSA

100

MUSA

MUSA

MUSA

MUSA

One ofMUSA
231–237

200 Level

101

125

132

MUSA

100 Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2
MUSA

250

200

MUSA

MUSA

200 Level

MUSA

200 Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3
MUSA

398

Compulsory
courses

MUSA

300 Level
Major
courses

MUSA

300 Level

MUSA

300 Level

Optional music
courses

MUSA

300 Level

200

Level

200

Level

Courses from Musicor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

How to apply:

MajorsPerformance major:

Composition
Creative Music Technology
Music Studies
Performance

Entry to some first-year Performancecourses are limited based on an audition
with an instrument or in singing.
Applications should be made to Te Kura
Puoro | School of Music no later than
20 September. Early auditions begin
22 August.
Other majors require no previous musicstudies and no special application.

Highlights• You will have plenty of opportunities toperform, with over a hundred concerts
hosted on campus each year.
• Enjoy unique learning spaces across ourIlam campus and Art Centre locations.
• Connect with the community throughinternships and collaborative projects.
• Combine your interests with the option
to do a double major.

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Career ready• Put your skills into practice with
opportunities to perform andthrough internships.
• Alongside your skills in music creationand practice, you will also gain skills
in communication, teamwork, project
management, and creative thinking.
• Graduates are working as composers,
sound designers, journalists, performers,
arts administrators, producers, music
therapists, music educators, and more.
‘I value the connections between the
University and professionals in themusic scene in Christchurch, and I canlearn from some of the best musiciansin the city who tutor here.’
Matthew
Bachelor of Music in Performance,
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Bachelor of Product Design.
BProdDesign
Bachelor of Product Design – example degree structure
Year 1
PROD

101

PROD110 or
ENGR101

MATH or
EMTH
100 Level

MGMT

100

100

100

Level

100

Level

Level

200

MKTG100 or
ECON104 or
ACCT102

Year 2PROD

200 Level

PROD

200 Level

PROD

200 Level

PROD

200 Level

200

Level1

Level1

Year 3PROD

300 Level
Compulsory
courses

PROD

300 Level

PROD

300 Level

300

Level3200

Level3200 or 300 Level 200 or 300 Level
MGMT, MKTG,
MGMT, MKTG,
ECON, FINC
ECON, FINC
or ACCT2or ACCT2

Courses required
for major

1 Select courses from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degrees, depending on chosen major.
2 If students have not completed MKTG 100 then at least 15 points of MKTG200 or 300-level courses.
3 Select 15 points above 200-level from the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or Bachelor of Science degree schedules.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
MajorsApplied Immersive Game Design
Chemical Formulation Design
Industrial Product Design
The first year of your degree includes
courses in product design, mathematics,
management, and introductory courses
specific to your chosen major.
From the second year of your degree you
will focus on your major and develop a
deeper understanding of manufacturing,
testing, and commercialising yourproduct ideas.
You will need to have previous studies inchemistry from secondary school for entry
into Chemical and Formulation Design.

Highlights

Career ready• Combine creative design, science,engineering, and business studies
to develop items for use in homes,
businesses, and industry.
• You will have access to state-of-the-art
design, laboratory, computer, andtesting facilities.
• Develop your ideas through a number ofprojects working as an individual or as
part of a team.
• Study a BProdDesign alongside a
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor ofCommerce to complete a conjoint degree
in just four years.

• Gain practical experience by taking
part in design projects right from thefirst year.
• Learn to develop ideas based on the latest
science and technology, while gaining
the business skills needed to launch new
products that fulfil a market need.
• Graduates will be ready to work in design
agencies, manufacturing companies,
engineering consultancies, educational
and training companies, research anddevelopment, and more. You may evenchoose to start your own company.
‘Knowing I’m learning about things
that could do something significant isimportant to me, because I feel like I
can really go all in and get excitedabout the future.’
Holly
Bachelor of Product Design in Industrial
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Bachelor of Science. BSc
Bachelor of Science – example degree structure
Year 1

100

SCIE

101

100

Level

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

100

Level

100

Level

Level

200

100 or 200

Year 2

200

Level

200

200

Level

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Level

Level

Year 3

300

Level

300

300

Level

Compulsory
courseLevel
Science major
courses1

300

Level
Other Science
courses

300

Level

300

Level

200 or 300 200 or 300
Level

Level

Courses from Scienceor other degrees

1 Students should allow for more than one potential major subject. Students should check the 100-level requirements for their potential

majors as some majors require more than two 100-level courses or enrolment in a complementary subject such as Mathematics.
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
MajorsAstronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
ChemistryComputer Science
Economics
Environmental Science
FinanceFinancial Engineering

Highlights

Career ready• Learn from a wide network of fieldstations reaching from Antarctica to
Nigeria and throughout Aotearoa.
• ‘Do science’ right from the first semesterof your first year. We have access tothe most field stations of any Aotearoa
university and offer a range of hands-on
practical experiences, research projects,
and lab and field work.
• Global study experiences, including
exchanges to partner universities.
• You can choose to take a minor in
Science, or from additional subjects
in Arts, Commerce, Health Science,Sport Coaching, or Youth andCommunity Leadership.

• You’ll get hands-on practical andclinical learning experiences, from the labto the field.
• Gain project management, criticalthinking, and research skills alongsidepractical knowledge of your chosen major
in Science.
• A BSc sets you up to pursue a wide
range of careers all over the world —from marine biologist to aerospaceengineer, and much more. It can open
doors to many other careers, including
business, politics, medicine, finance, andengineering. With a BSc, anythingis possible.

Geography
Geology
Linguistics
Mathematics
Medicinal Chemistry
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Statistics

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‘It has taught me to think a lot morescientifically, learning to distinguishwhat needs to be questioned further,to objectively identify problems andcome up with solutions.’
Joel
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,
Master of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Social and Environmental
Sustainability. BSEnS
Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability – example degree structure
Year 1
SENS

ENVR

101

MAOR

101

WRIT

108

101

ARTS 102 or
STAT 101

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2
SENS

200

200

200

201

Level

Level

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3
SENS

301

Compulsory
courses

300

PACE

295 or 395
Major
courses

Level

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
For specific course requirements, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
MajorsEnvironmental Policy, Governance andSocial Justice
Indigenous Knowledge andSustainable Partnerships
Social Action, Community andGlobal Development
Sustainable Business, Enterpriseand Economics

Highlights

Career ready• The only undergrad degree in Aotearoa
that focuses on all areas of sustainability— from social to economic toenvironmental.
• Courses come from a variety of different
subjects — including Environmental
Science, Policy, and Marketing — so you
can get a full view of the global issues
that you are passionate about and learn
how you can achieve behaviour change
and social action.
• Option to study a minor from subjects
across Arts, Commerce, Health Sciences,
Science, Sport Coaching, and Youth andCommunity Leadership.
• Use UC’s local and global contacts
with entrepreneurs, environmental
scientists, tangata whenua, and otherchange makers.
• Final year internship with a local
business so you can get real experiencemaking a difference.

• A 2020 report showed that job
satisfaction in sustainability
professionals is much higher than other
New Zealand professionals.
• Complete a final-year internshipsupporting our local industry insustainability.
• Knowing how to identify, critique, andactually make these necessary changes
will make you hugely beneficial to ourcollective goal to make the world abetter place.
• Graduates will find work as consultants,
policy analysts, aid and advocacy
workers, environmental advisors,
economists, business managers,
entrepreneurs, and more.
‘I think it’s important to understandyour position as a global citizen.
We’re all so interconnected now.’
Nic
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in Human
Services with a minor in Sociology

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Bachelor of Social Work with
Honours. BSW(Hons)
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours – example degree structure
Year 1
SOWK

101

100

SOWK

HSRV

103

108 or 165

Level

Level

SOWK

SOWK

SOWK

SOWK

HSRV

MAOR

SOWK

SOWK

102

104

MAOR

100

100

SOWK

Level

Year 2
SOWK

202

203

205

206

204

212

200

212

Level1

Year 3
SOWK

301

303

304

SOWK

SOWK

308

340

Year 4
SOWK

490

Compulsory courses

SOWK

SOWK

492

491

Courses chosen from ANTH, CRJU, EDUC,
MAOR, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, TREO, or WRIT 101

Courses from Artsor other degrees

1 Choose from CULT202, HIST243, HSRV208, HSRV210, MAOR270, MAOR285, COMS207, POLS206, POLS212, or SOCI218.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career readyIn the first year of your degree, you will
study five compulsory courses that give
you an introduction to social services in
Aotearoa, and cover some of the issues that
impact and shape our society.

• Follow your interests in topics such as
mental health, child welfare, criminal
justice, ageing, violence and abuse, andgender and sexuality.
• In fourth year, 75% of your study is madeup of fieldwork placements in social
service agencies.
• Small class sizes allow you to work
closely with staff and other students.
• This degree sets you up to work in thesocial work field in Aotearoa or overseas,
particularly in the UK and Australia where
there is a Mutual Recognition Agreement
between the NZSWRB and the Australian
Association of Social Workers.

• Gain practical experience through thetwo fieldwork placements in the fourthyear of your degree.
• The combination of theory and practicesets you up with the values, knowledge,
and skills needed to work in the social
work profession.
• Graduates are working as community
development workers, counsellors, social
workers, youth workers, policy analysts,
educators, and more.

In your second year, you will explore
communication in the human services,human behaviour and development, social
policy, diversity, and culture, and Māori andIndigenous development. Entry into thesecond year and beyond requires a
special application.

‘Studying Social Work has given me
the opportunity to view the worldfrom an open and more understanding
lens.’
Tyler (Ngāi Tahu)
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

NOTE: The government has announced new vaccination
requirements for the health and education sectors. Thisqualification requires students to undertake placements inthe community, including in schools/kura, community andsocial services, and/or health/medical facilities.
For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinatedin line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply
evidence of your vaccination status.

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Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours. BSLP(Hons)
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours – degree structure
Year 1 – Intermediate
SPSC

161

STAT

101

100

Level1

100

Level2

100

Level2

100

Level2

100

100

Level2

Level2

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: HLTH106; MAOR165; MAOR172; SCIM101; TREO110; TREO111.
2 Students can choose courses from other degrees to make up 120 points. Some courses are recommended.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career readyIn the first year of your degree you willcomplete compulsory courses covering
introductory anatomy, physiology, andstatistics, and choose from a range ofinterest courses including Māori culture,
language, psychology, and health.

• The BSLP(Hons) is a highly regarded,
professional degree accredited by the
Te Kāhui Kaiwhakatikatika Reo Kōrero o
Aotearoa | New Zealand Speech-language
Therapists’ Association (NZSTA).
• You have the opportunity to work withpeople of all ages at clinics on campus,
nationally, and overseas.
• Fieldwork accounts up to 50% of yourcoursework depending on year of study.
• This degree sets you up to workin Aotearoa and overseas as thequalification is recognised in Australia,
the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.

• We have a speech and language
pathology clinic on campus and theopportunity to go on placement tospeech-language therapy clinics at
hospitals, schools, and other facilities
nationwide and overseas.
• You will learn skills to help withclient assessment, and the planning,
management, and evaluation oftherapy programmes.
• Graduates are working with children
who have autism or language delays,
helping stroke patients relearn speech,
developing new communication devices
and tests, building their own private
practices, and more.

From second year, you will begin yourProfessional Years. This includes a mix oftheory, research, observation, and clinicalpractice working with real patients frombabies to the elderly.
Entry into each year of the degree islimited based on your grade average of thepreceeding year, and fluency in English. If
you are unsuccessful in gaining a place tothe second year, your completed courses
can usually be credited to the Bachelor of
Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of
Health Sciences.

‘Every bit of this degree will be so
worth it at the end of the day.’
Stephanie
Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours

NOTE: The recent government mandate regarding
vaccination of workers in the education and health anddisability sectors means that speech-language therapy
and audiology students will need to be fully vaccinatedfor COVID-19 in order to complete the practical or clinicalrequirements for their programme. Students enrolled inspeech-language therapy and audiology programmes for2023 will be required to be fully vaccinated.

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Bachelor of Sport Coaching.
BSpC
Bachelor of Sport Coaching – example degree structure
Year 1
SPCO

SPCO

SPCO

SPCO

SPCO

102

101

104

SPCO

105

SPCO

110

SPCO
100
107
Level

100 Level

100 Level200

200 Level

100 Level300

200 Level 200 Levelor aboveor above

Year 2
SPCO201 or
SPCO302

208

209

200

Level

200

Level

Level

or aboveor above

Year 3

300

300

SPCO

320

Level

Compulsory
courses

Level
Major
courses

300

Level

300

Level

Level

or aboveor above

Optional
courses

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information
Subjects

Performance Analysis
Physical Education
Nutrition
Sport Science
Sports Leadership and Management
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition

NOTE: The recent government mandate requiring
vaccination of education workers applies to sports
coaches in schools. As hands-on coaching experience isa major component of the Bachelor of Sport Coaching
we expect students will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Students who choose not to be vaccinated will need toorganise their own approved practicum/internships ina setting that does not require them to be vaccinated inorder to meet the requirements of the degree.

Highlights

Career ready• Learn through a blend of practiceand theory covering all aspects ofsports coaching.
• Focus your degree on sports of yourchoice, from individual sports to teamsports and professional athletes.
• You have the option to study a minor
from Sport Coaching or subjects acrossArts, Commerce, Health Science, Science,
and Youth and Community Leadership.
• Get involved in the community throughcoaching in schools, teams, or in sportsrelated organisations throughout study.

• Put your skills into practice with a 120hour internship in your final year.
• Gain skills in communication,
management, leadership, teamwork,
motivation, and psychology.
• Graduates are working as strength andconditioning coaches, community sports
coordinators, performance analysts,
sports scientists, managers, and more.

Course code Course title

IkhwanBachelor of Sport Coaching in
Performance Analysis

SPCO101

Introduction to Sport
Coaching

SPCO102

Theoretical Foundations of
Coaching and Teaching

SPCO104

Anatomy and Physiology

SPCO105

Social History of Sport andPhysical Education

SPCO110

Practicum 1

As some of the courses within this programme involve
working with children, a police check and interview will
be completed at the beginning of these courses.

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‘I would like to develop a younger
breed of talent onto the professional
stage and make the country proud.’Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and
Learning. Ako:BTchLn
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning – example degree structure
Year 1
AKOT

101

AKOT

161

Year 2
AKOT

261

Year 3

300

Level

AKOT

262

300

Level

Compulsory
courses

100

Level

200

Level

300

Level

100

Level

200

Level

300

Level

100

Level

200

Level

300

Level

100

Level

200

Level

300

Level

100

Level

200

Level

300

Level

100

Level

200

Level

300

Level

Endorsement
courses

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study Information
Endorsements

Early Childhood Education
Primary Education
Mātauranga Māori(bilingual programme)

How to apply:
Admission requirements include English
language competency, te reo Māori
language competency for the Mātauranga
Māori endorsement, a police check,referees’ reports, an interview, and a short
literacy and numeracy test.
Our selection for entry is based on youracademic ability, involvement and interestin working with children, community
involvement, communication skills, andother personal qualities.

Highlights

Career ready• Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning isinternationally recognised, giving you theoption to work abroad after graduating.
• You will take te ao Māori courses in eachendorsement, so you can incorporate
bicultural knowledge and competence
into teaching practices.
• Professional placements in schools andcommunity engagement throughout
the degree.
• You will learn from lecturers who use thelatest research in their teaching.
• Flexible study options, choose to study
on campus in Ōtautahi Christchurch, orby distance.

• Meet the requirements to apply forprovisional teacher registration with
Matatū Aotearoa | Teaching Council of
New Zealand.
• You will gain cultural and linguistic
sensibilities and learn to care for of all
kinds of students.
• You will gain skills such as management,
collaboration, resilience, problem-solving,and more.
• Graduates have gone on to teaching
and managing positions in primary,intermediate, middle, and area schools in
Aotearoa, and more.

Compulsory courses

AKOT101

Ngā Tāngata o Aotearoa:
Te Mana o Te Tiriti o
Waitangi‘I wanted to push myself out of mycomfort zone and I just wanted
something different, UC gave me that!
As a distance student I had to be very
organised, independent, and selfmotivated. These are skills that I use
every day in my job.’

AKOA161

Mana Aotūroa 1: Practice
Exploration 1

Jamie (Ngāti Maru)
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)

AKOA261

Mana Aotūroa 2: Practice
Exploration 2

AKOA262

Mana Aotūroa 3: Practice
Exploration 3

Course code Course title

Applications close 1 December.

NOTE: The government has announced new vaccination
requirements for the health and education sectors. Thisqualification requires students to undertake placements inthe community, including in schools/kura, community andsocial services, and/or health/medical facilities.
For this qualification, you will be required to be vaccinatedin line with the NZ Government regulations, and supply
evidence of your vaccination status.

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Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership. BYCL
Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership– example degree structure
Year 1YACL

CHCH

EDUC101 or
EDUC102 or
POLS103

Level

EDUC

CULT202 or
EDUC204 or
INOV290

Level

YACL

YACL

101

101

100

100

Level

100

Level

100

100

Level

Level

200

100 or 200

Year 2
YACL

206

201

200

200

Level

200

Level

Level

Level

Year 3
EDUC302 or
EDUC339
Compulsory
courses301

Electivecourses

302

300

Level

300

Level

200 or 300 200 or 300
Level

Level

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Study information

Highlights

Career readyIn the first year of your degree, you will take
introductory courses on leadership skills,
understanding communities, identifying
areas in need of change, and creatinggroup projects.

• Flexible degree that allows you to choose
courses and study the issues that mattermost to you.
• Connect with UC’s community
through noho marae, volunteering with
Te Hunga Tūao | Student Volunteer Army,
and work with Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi
Children’s University.
• You have the option to add a minor fromsubjects across Arts, Commerce, Health
Sciences, Science, and Sport Coaching.
• On completion of the recommended
courses for youth work and development
you can apply for membership to Korowai
Tupu, the professional Association for
Youth Workers in Aotearoa.

• Practical experience through work with
UC community organisations.
• Develop skills in leadership,communication, project management,
stakeholder engagement, research, andsolution-based thinking to help create
real results.
• Graduates will be ready to work as leadersof their area of interest, including politics,
teaching, iwi development, community
services, charities, marketing, and more.

From second year, you will explore
team leadership and training, potential
boundaries for change, cultural and politicalinfluences, and build your research andmanagement skills.
Courses

YACL101

Introduction to Youth
Leadership: Leading the Self

CHCH101

Strengthening Communities
through Social Innovation

EDUC101

Spark! How & What People
Learn

EDUC102 Child and Adolescent
Development
POLS10328

Introduction to New Zealand
Politics and Policy

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‘One of the greatest things with the
BYCL is that you are developing somany transferable skills.’
Ella
Bachelor of Youth and Community
LeadershipHow do majors andminors work?
MajorsA major is a particular subject within yourdegree that you have specialised in. It
makes up about a third your degree and at
least half of your final year. You will study
this subject all the way to the final year of
your degree. Not all degrees have majors
but most of the general degrees at UC do— such as the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor ofCommerce, and Bachelor of Science.
An example of a major would be if you
studied the Bachelor of Arts with a major
in Psychology.

Minor
When compared to the major, a minor isanother subject that you have included
in your degree, but not to the same
extent as the major. It can be a subject

An example of degree structures for a
Bachelor of Arts (single major and minor)
and Bachelor of Arts (double major).

More information
If you have any questions, please contact a
student advisor for degree planning advice.
They can help show you how the degrees
are structured, and how majors and minors
might work for you depending on what
subjects you’re interested in studying.
You can read the subjects starting on
page 41 or visit the degree to see thesubjects available as majors and minors atcanterbury.ac.nz/coursesthat complements your major, or can bea subject from another general degree
entirely. For example, a student studying
the Bachelor of Commerce might wantto primarily focus on Management (their“major”) but also has an interest in French(their “minor”).

Minor in Engineering
In the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours(BE(Hons)), there are some engineering
disciplines that allow you to further enhanceyour knowledge in that specific discipline byincluding an engineering minor. For example,
students doing Mechanical Engineering
and who have an interest in designing andcreating medical and healthcare technology
might decide to include a Biomedical
Engineering minor.

Double major
A double major is where students chooseto specialise in two subjects from the same
degree. You can often complete these in thesame time as a single major without any
extra workload.
A student doing a Bachelor of Arts, whostarted with a Political Science andInternational Relations major and Mediaand Communication minor could decide
after their first year that they are just as
interested in both subjects, taking Mediaand Communication further in theirdegree and turning it from a minor into
second major.

Bachelor of Arts – Major/minor pathway example degree structure
Year 1ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3

300

Level

300

Level

Compulsory
courses

300

Level

Arts major
courses

300

Level
Arts minor
courses

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Other Arts
courses

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Bachelor of Arts – Double Major example degree structure
Year 1ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Year 2

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

Year 3300

Level
Compulsory
BA courses

300

Level
BA majorcourses

300

Level

300

Level
BA second
major courses

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

Courses from Artsor other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

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Double and conjoint degrees
If you are really keen, you can combinebachelor’s degrees. There are two ways of
doing this — double degrees and conjoint
degrees. Both require extra work and you
should talk to a student advisor before
starting either.

Double degrees
Some bachelor’s degrees can be studied
together. This allows you to really specialise
your study, opening up a wider range ofcareer options.

The table below compares the two ways of studying:
Double degree

Conjoint degree

Entrance
requirements

University Entrance (UE)UE and at least Level 3
endorsed in Merit

Academicrequirement tocontinue each yearof degreeStandard academic
progression expectations
apply

Must maintain a grade
average of least a B

Workload per year

Standard (120 points)

Increased (135 points)

Approximately eight (15-point)courses per year

Approximately nine (15-point)courses per year

Conjoint degrees
Conjoint degrees combine two bachelor’s
degrees into one degree. Unlike double
degrees, these must be completed at thesame time, and involve a much higher
workload each year. There are currently fiveconjoint degrees that we offer:• Conjoint BA/BCom• Conjoint BA/BSc• Conjoint BCom/BSc• Conjoint BProdDesign/BCom• Conjoint BProdDesign/BSc.

You must take at least
one course from eachqualification each year
Graduate

You can complete either bothat the same time or one after
the other

Both degrees must becompleted before you cangraduate

Minimum
timeframe

5–6 years (depending on
degrees)

4 years

Majors/minors

As required/permitted
for each degree. Multiple
majors (eg, double major ina single degree) and minors
are possible

Maximum of one major ineach degree. Minors may
be possible; and a minor isrequired for the BA

Number ofqualifications
gainedTwo — you gain both degrees

One — a conjoint combines
the courses into just one
degreeOther options
Depending on what you are wanting tostudy there might be better, and quicker,
options than studying a double degree
or conjoint degree. If you’re considering
multiple options then talk to a student
advisor to see what options are available
to you.

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Double degree
example degree structure

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce – Double degree example degree structure
Year 1ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101

The degree diagram (right) provides anexample of how a double degree, Bachelorof Arts and Bachelor of Commerce, mightlook like.

Year 2

Please note: Double degrees need carefulplanning each year as not all degrees havethe same structure and requirements.

Year 3ARTS 102 or
MAOR 165 or
WRIT 101

200

Level

100

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

100

Level

200

Level

100

Level

200

Level

200

Level

100

Level

100

Level

200

Level

100

Level

100

Level

200

Level

100

Level

100

Level

200

Level

Year 4

300

Level

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

300

Level

300

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Year 5300

Level
Compulsory
BA courses

300

Level
BA majorcourses

300

Level

200

Level
BA minorcourses300

Level
Other Arts
courses

300

Level

300

Level

BCom major
courses300

Level
Other Commercecourses

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

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Certificates and Diplomas
Certificate in Arts

Highlights

Highlights• Study from a range of subjects which
Study information
offer field trips, real-world case studies,projects and more.
Certificate in Arts – example degree structure• Study four standard courses of yourYear 1choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more
100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200
than two subjects.
Level Level Level
Level Level Level• This Certificate can be studied full-timeArts subject (eg, Anthropology)
in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years.
Each block represents a 15-point course.
• Can be used as a stepping stone toThis diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible.
the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to
For full course requirements, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulationstransfer your credits to that degree.
The Certificate in Arts is an option of study
Certificate in Commerce
if you are unsure if university is for you.
It gives you a taste of what a university
Study information
degree could involve. It is also a great
way to gain knowledge in a subject that
Certificate in Commerce –interests you without taking a full 3-year
example degree structurebachelor’s degree.
Year 1
100 or 200 or 100 or 200 or 100 or 200 or 100 or 200 or
300 Level
300 Level
300 Level
300 Level

Subjects
Anthropology

Human Services

Art History andTheoryJapanese

ChineseLinguistics

Cinema Studies

Māori andIndigenous Studies

Classics

Mathematics

Cultural Studies

Media andCommunication

Digital Humanities

Music

Economics

Philosophy

Education

Political Science andInternational Relations

Commerce course

Certificate in Criminal Justice
Study Information
Certificate in Criminal Justice –example degree structure
Level
Year 1CRJU

101Core course

Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations
are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

The Certificate in Commerce is an option
to add commerce courses alongside
your degree, other university studies, or
professional development. The Certificate
pathway is also a way to experience
commerce without studying a full
3-year degree.
Subjects

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

Courses from the Bachelor of Criminal
Justice degree schedule C

Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations
are possible. For full course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

The Certificate in Criminal Justice is for thosewanting a career change into the criminal
justice fields, or who are only available tostudy part-time, or not wanting to study thefull Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree.
The Certificate is also a professionally
relevant qualification for those already
employed within the sector who wish toenhance their current skills and knowledge.

Accounting

Information Systems

Computer Science

Innovation

Highlights• A range of subjects to enhance yourcurrent knowledge or gain new skills.
• Study four courses at 100-level in one
semester part-time or up to four years
part-time.
• The Certificate in Criminal Justice is agood pathway into the full Bachelor of
Criminal Justice Degree.

EnglishPsychology

Economics

Management

English Language

RussianFinance

Marketing

European and European
Union Studies

Sociology

FrenchSpanishGeography

Statistics

GermanTe Reo Māori

canterbury.ac.nz/courses

History

canterbury.ac.nz/courses

32• Enhance your business skills fromaccounting theories to marketing
practices in our rapidly expanding worldof commerce.
• Study four standard courses of yourchoice at 100, 200 and/or 300-level.
• The Certificate can be studied full-time in
6 months or part-time over 4 years.
• Studying this Certificate can be used as a
stepping-stone to the Bachelorof Commerce.

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Certificate in Languages

Certificate in Health Sciences

Certificate in Science

Study information

Study information

Study Information

Certificate in Health Sciences– example degree structure
Year 1

Certificate in Science –example degree structure
Year 1

Certificate in Languages – example degree structure
Year 1
100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200
Level

Level

Level

Level Level

Level

100

Language courses
Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible.
For full course requirements, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

If you are interested in languages, but don’t
want to study a full degree, the Certificate
in Languages is for you. This Certificate canbe an addition to your current studies, or away to learn the language you have always
wanted to learn.
You can study up to two languages at 100
and/or 200-level courses.

Level1

100

Level1

Compulsory courses

100 or 200
100 or 200
2
2
Level

Level

Optional courses

1 Choose two of HLTH101, HLTH106, HLED121, HLED122.
2 Choose two courses from Schedule E.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, somecourses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible.
For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200
Level

Level Level

Level

Level Level

Science subject (eg, Geography)
Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations
are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

The Certificate in Health Sciences prepares
you with the skills and knowledge to makea positive contribution to the wellbeing ofyour community through health promotion.

A Certificate in Science is a qualification
pathway you can take if you are wanting togain knowledge in the Science field without
taking a full bachelor’s degree, or to develop
your professional knowledge.
Subjects
Astronomy

Geology

Ancient Greek

Latin

This Certificate is a way to experience andgain knowledge on Health Sciences without
taking the full Bachelor’s degree.

ChineseRussianHighlights

Biochemistry

Linguistics

FrenchSpanishComputer Science

Mathematics

GermanTe Reo Māori• Learn how circumstances in which people
live, work, and play affect their health,and how we can create environmentsthat support New Zealanders to live
healthy lives regardless of their income or
ethnicity.
• The Certificate consists of introductorycompulsory courses in health promotion
with optional courses in a specific area of
health interest.
• Study and complete four courses
full-time in 6 months or part-time overthree years.
• This programme is FREE under TargetedTraining Apprenticeship Fun (TTAF).
• Possibility to transfer yourcompleted courses to the Diploma in
Health Sciences or the Bachelor of
Health Sciences.

Data Science

Medicinal Chemistry

Economics

Philosophy

Environmental Science

Physics

Finance

Psychology

Financial Engineering

Statistics

Subjects

Japanesecanterbury.ac.nz/courses

Highlights• Four courses at 100 and/or 200 level thatcan be completed in a minimum of 6months full-time to 5 years part-time.
• Courses in the Certificate of Languages
are introductory therefore no priorknowledge is required.
• Combine this Certificate with yourother studies to gain knowledge in alanguage which can open up your future
job prospects.
• Credits from this Certificate can betransferred to a Diploma in Languages or
the Bachelor of Arts.

Geography

canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Highlights• Choose from a range of subjects that suit
your specific science interests ranging
from Astronomy, to Environmental
Science, Medicinal Chemistry,
and Psychology.
• Complete a minimum of 60 points ofcourses at 100 and/or 200-level from
Bachelor of Science subjects.
• This Certificate can be completed within
one semester full-time, or part time forup to 6 years.
• Courses can be transferred to somedegrees and is a great stepping stone to
the Bachelor of Science.
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Certificate in Sport Coaching
Study Information
Certificate in Youth and Community
Leadership – example degree structure
Level
Year 1
YACL

101

CHCH

101

EDUC

101

YACL

201

Compulsory courses
Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations
are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

If you are involved in sport coaching orteam management at any level, and wish
to enhance your development and skills,
the Certificate in Sport Coaching is theideal programme for you. You will learn
from leading experts and academics, andhave access to world-leading technologies
throughout this certificate programme.

Highlights• Choose from a range of courses that suit
your specific area of interests, which
include practical work and labs.
• Develop your work-based skills as acoach, or gain knowledge to increase youremployability in the sporting industry.
• Complete four courses at 100 and/or
200-level from the Bachelor of Sport
Coaching degree. These can be completed
in part-time study, full-time study, on
campus, or at home.
• Credits from this Certificate can betransferred to the Bachelor of Sport
Coaching and some other degrees.

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Certificate in Youth andCommunity Leadership

Diploma in
Global HumanitarianEngineering

Study Information
Certificate in Sport Coaching –example degree structure
Level
Year 1SPCO
100 or 200 100 or 200
SPCO
101 or 102

Core courses

201

Level

Level

Optional courses

Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations
are possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

If you have an interest in developing
your leadership skills, exploring global
issues, and are passionate about resolving
them, then the Certificate in Youth andCommunity Leadership is for you. This
programme is a great option for working
professionals already in leadership
positions, or those who don’t want tocomplete the full bachelor’s degree.

Highlights• Learn about leadership of self,
leading others, through explorationand experience of a wide range ofcontemporary leadership theories
including in the unique culture of
Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Carry out group projects in the local
community with the skills you havedeveloped throughout your studies.
• Build on UC’s expertise and reputation tohumanitarian work and social activism.
• This Certificate can be completed in
12 months full-time, or up to 3 years
part-time on campus, or via distance.

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Study Information
The Diploma in Global HumanitarianEngineering is an additional diploma
you can take alongside your Bachelor
of Engineering with Honours degree. It
involves applying your engineering skills
and knowledge into a humanities andsocial science context in order to help solve
our largest global issues.
As part of this Diploma you must completea minimum of 120 points, including:• 45 points of which can be cross-credited
from a BE(Hons) degree• 45 points made up of courses from a listof humanities and social sciences courses• 30-point capstone course in
humanitarian engineering, which
includes either a professional report orpractical component.

Highlights• Gain knowledge in how to help solve
global issues such as food and water
shortages, power supply, climate change,
and ageing populations.
• Opportunity to work in disadvantaged
or developing community as partof your studies applying bothEngineering and Global HumanitarianEngineering knowledge.
• Complete courses in your specificEngineering discipline degree alongside
additional courses from Arts subjects.
• Gain social and communication
skills that will make you stand out
against other Engineering graduates
to prospective employers nationally,
and internationally.

Diploma in Health Sciences
Study Information
Diploma in Health Sciences– example degree structure
Year 1
HLTH

HLTH

HLED

HLTH

101

122

Compulsory
courses

106
201

HLTH

110

HLED

121

100 or 200
100 or 200
1
1
Level

Level

Optional
courses

1 Choose two courses from Schedule E.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses
may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible.
For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

The Diploma in Health Sciences pathway
will give you the knowledge to understandprinciples and practices of healthpromotion. Learn how you can be part ofdriving the change of a healthier Aotearoa,
and empower communities to take healthback on their own terms and increase
access to services.

Highlights• Take six compulsory courses
alongside two optional courses in anarea of your choice ranging from physicalactivity and nutrition, to Māori andIndigenous development.
• This programme is FREE under TargetedTraining Apprenticeship Fun (TTAF).
• Complete your studies in on year fulltime, or up to four years part-time.
• The Diploma in Health Sciences is a great
pathway to other UC degrees including
the Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Diploma in Languages

Subjects

Study information

Ancient Greek

Latin

Diploma in Languages– example degree structure

ChineseRussianFrenchSpanishGermanTe Reo MāoriYear 1

100

100

Level Level Level

Year 2

200

Level

200

Level

JapaneseYear 3

300

Level

300

Level

Languagecourses
Up to 30 points of non-language courses (eg, culture, history)
may be chosen if only taking one language.
Each small block represents a 15-point course.
However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are
possible. For specific course requirements, go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

If you are interested in learning ordeveloping further skills in languages andwould like to develop cultural competencies
in these areas, a Diploma in Languages
could be for you.
This language pathway is a great option
to study languages alongside your other
degree programmes, as you can study up
to two languages at the same time andgraduate with an additional qualification.

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Highlights• Gain extensive knowledge in languagesof your choice which will increase youremployability in many occupations andareas of work.
• Complete 120 points of courses in total
in language courses as well as nonlanguage courses such as culture
or history.
• Complete the Diploma part-time within
6 years or full-time alongside yourother degree.
• This Diploma is a great stepping stone to
the Bachelor of Arts.

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UC postgraduate qualifications
Are you curious about a specialist topic?
Maybe you wish to boost your employment
chances, develop your career, or change
direction completely?

Postgraduate honours degrees*
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts with Honours

Whatever your goals, UC has over 120
graduate and postgraduate qualifications
on offer and support services to help you
achieve them.

Advantages of further study
Postgraduate or graduate study could
be the ticket to a more influential andinteresting career, be it in research orleadership roles, or having the knowledge
and practice to effect positive change. UC
students gain more than just intellectual
skills and professional knowledge; ourgraduates are work-ready, culturally
aware, willing to play an active role in thecommunity, and globally connected.
Graduate and postgraduate study canprovide you with:• specialist skills and applied experience• enhanced knowledge in topics you
care about• entry into specific occupations• the opportunity to conduct original
research that contributes to knowledge inthat field• smaller classes and closer links with staff• evidence of high academic attainmentand self-discipline• a mark of independent researchcapability and original thought,
particularly for research-based
qualifications• a marketable qualification which could
make you more employable, qualified,and in many cases, more financiallysecure. Research shows that study at
postgraduate level (master’s and PhD)
could give students a salary advantage.

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
Bachelor of Music with Honours

Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Humanities
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Scienceand Technology

Other honours degrees at UC are studied as part of anundergraduate programme.

Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences*

Graduate certificatesand diplomas

Postgraduate Certificate in Information
Systems and Technology

Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate in Māori andIndigenous Leadership

Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching

Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care

Graduate Diploma in Arts

Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design

Graduate Diploma in Commerce

Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation

Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice

Postgraduate Certificate in Science

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning(Early Childhood)

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching

Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Graduate Diploma in Māori Language andPedagogies: Aumiri Pounamu
Graduate Diploma in Science
Graduate Diploma in Strategic
Communication
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning(Primary Education or Secondary Education)

Postgraduate certificatesand diplomas
Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English
to Speakers of Other Languages
Postgraduate Certificate in Te Reo Māori
Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
Postgraduate Certificate in Youth andCommunity Leadership
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Business

Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in
Business Administration

Postgraduate Certificate inArchitectural Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma in
Business Information Systems

Postgraduate Certificate in Arts

Postgraduate Diploma in Child andFamily Psychology

Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching

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Postgraduate Certificate inCounselling Studies

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Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy

Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Postgraduate Diploma in
Engineering Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Scienceand Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems
and Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and
Learning(Primary Education or Secondary Education)
Postgraduate Diploma in
Water Resource Management
Postgraduate Diploma in
Youth and Community Leadership

Master’s degrees

Master of Education

Qualification

Master of Education (Thesis)

Master of Antarctic Studies

Master of Engineering

Master of Applied Data Science

Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering

Master of Applied Finance and Economics

Master of Engineering in Management

Master of Applied Translation
and Interpretation

Master of Engineering Studies

Master of Architectural Engineering
Master of Arts
Master of Arts (Thesis)
Master of Audiology
Master of Business

Master of European Union Studies
Master of Financial Engineering
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Forestry Science
Master of Health Sciences

Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Health Sciences
Professional Practice

Master of Business Information Systems

Master of Human Interface Technology

Master of Civil Engineering

Master of International Relations
and Diplomacy

Master of Commerce
Master of Computer-Assisted
Language Learning

Master of Laws
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)

Master of Counselling

Master of Linguistics

Master of Criminal Justice

Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership

Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

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Master of Music

Master of Systems Change

Master of Policy and Governance

Master of Teaching and Learning(Primary Education or Secondary Education)

Master of Product Design
Master of Product Innovation

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages

Master of Professional Accounting

Master of Te Reo Māori

Master of Science

Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal

Master of Social Work

Master of Water Resource Management

Master of Social Work (Applied)

Master of Writing

Master of Spatial Analysis for Public HealthProfessional Master of Computer Science

Master of Specialist Teaching

Professional Master of Engineering Geology

Master of Speech and Language Pathology

Professional Master of Geospatial Scienceand Technology

Master of Sport Science
Master of Strategic Communication

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Doctorates
Qualification
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Musical Arts
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Health Sciences‘The knowledge and life skills that you
get out of a degree like that are sovaluable. The academic staff members
are all incredible, with the small classsize you are able to build more of a
relationship and get to know membersof the staff and I found them all to bevery approachable and helpful.’
Paige
Master of Speech and Language Pathology,
PhD in Speech and Language Sciences

Certificate in University
Preparation (CUP)

Study Information• The Certificate in University Preparation(CUP) is designed to prepare Aotearoa
New Zealand citizens or permanent
residents for university study.
• The Certificate of University Preparation
pathway is recommended for peopleof all ages, those who have been out ofstudy for a while and want to refresh theirstudy skills, or school leavers who want
to gain University Entrance.
CUP courses
The Certificate comprises four courses:
TRNS001 and three optional courses.

Course code

Course title

TRNS001

Academic Writing andStudy Skills (compulsory)
Te Uku: Perspectives on
the history and politicalexpansions of Aotearoa
and the Pacific
An Introduction to Social
Issues and Challenges
Teacher Education and
Educational Studies
Exploring the Psychology
and Biology of the
Human Mind
Chemistry: An
introduction to atoms,
bonding, and reactions
Preparatory Mathematics
Fundamental Physics
An Introduction to
Statistics and Probability
Digital Data
An Introduction to
Business
An Invitation to Law
Special Topic
Mathematics with
Calculus
Methods of Mathematics

TRNS002

TRNS003
TRNS004
TRNS005

TRNS006

TRNS007
TRNS008
TRNS009
TRNS010
TRNS011
TRNS012
TRNS013
TRNS017
MATH101

Highlights• Complete one compulsory academic
writing and study skills course alongwith three other courses in an area ofstudy that interests you.
• Interest courses range from teacher
education, to physics, to law, topsychology, and business.
• Course places are limited to allow forsmall classes, which could include
a combination of lecture, tutorials,
seminars, exercises, and group work.
• Flexible study options with a 12-weekprogramme of full-time study orpart‑time study either on campus or
distance to suit your preparation needs.
‘I’ve taken part in the CUP course
which is essentially year 13 in threemonths. This was great as I never took
any science papers at high school. I
would recommend this to any students
who had a rocky year 13, especially if
you’re entering a field that requires
heavy prerequisite knowledge suchas Engineering.’
Flynn
CUP, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry,
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Arts,
Humanities
and Social
Sciences

Business
UmangaComputer andInformation
Systems

Creative
Arts
Toi Auaha

Bachelor of:Arts

Rorohiko
me te Pūnaha
PārongoCommunication

Bachelor of:Commerce

Arts

Health Sciences

Commerce

Bachelor of:

Bachelor of:Social and Environmental Sustainability

Communication

Data Science

Arts

Science

Data Science

Engineering with Honours

Fine Arts

Social Work with Honours

Social and Environmental Sustainability

Product Design

Music

Youth and Community Leadership

Science

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Product Design

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and Teaching

Engineeringand Product
DesignHealth, Sport
and Wellbeing

Language andCultureHauora,Hākinakina
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Mātauranga
me te Ako

Pūhanga me te
Hanga Otinga

Bachelor of:Arts
Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Arts

Health Sciences

Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning

Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning

Bachelor of:Social Work with Honours

Master of Teaching and Learning(Primary Education or Secondary Education)

Engineering with Honours

Speech and Language Pathology with Honours

Product Design

Sport Coaching

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Law and
Criminal
Justice

Sciencesand theEnvironment

Ture me te
Muru Taihara

Pūtaiaome te Taiao
Bachelor of:
Arts
Data Science
Environmental Science with Honours
Engineering with Honours
Forestry Science

Bachelor of:

Health Sciences

Law

Science

Criminal JusticeSocial and Environmental Sustainability

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Bachelor of:Arts
Communication
Social and Environmental Sustainability
Speech and Language Pathology
with Honours

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Aerospace Engineering
Ancient Greek
Antarctic Studies
Anthropology
Applied Immersive Game Design
Art History and Theory
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Business Analytics
Business and Sustainability
Chemical and Process Engineering
Chemical Formulation Design
Chemistry
ChineseCinema Studies
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communication Strategy and PracticeCommunications andNetwork Engineering
Composition
Computational Linguistics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Creative Industries andContemporary Practice
CreativeMusic Technology
Criminal Justice
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Studies
Data Science
Digital Humanities
Early Childhood Teacher Education
Economics
Ecosystem Health and Biosecurity
Education
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy Processing Technologies
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Environmental Change
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Environmental Policy, Governanceand Social Justice

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Film
FinanceFinancial Engineering
Forest Engineering
Forestry Science
FrenchFreshwater
Geography
Geology
GermanGlobal Societies and Cultures
Graphic Design
Health Education
History
Human Resource Management
Human Services
Humanitarian Work
Indigenous Knowledge andSustainable Partnerships
Industrial Product Design
Information Systems
Innovation
International Affairs
International BusinessJapanese
Journalism
Language, Brain and Behaviour
Latin
Law
Linguistics
Management
Māori and Indigenous HealthMāori and Indigenous Studies
MarketingMātauranga Māori
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Media and Communication
Medicinal Chemistry
Music
Music Studies
Natural Resources Engineering
Nutrition
Operations and Supply
Chain Management

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Photography
Physical Activity
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Political Communication
Political Science and International Relations
Population Health Data Science
Power Engineering
Primary Teacher Education
Professional and Community Engagement
Psychology
Public Health
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Strategy and Practice
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109 Water and Environmental
Systems Engineering
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Accounting‘Accounting opens the door to several
career paths, whether it be as a small
town Chartered Accountant or a top
executive at a company.’
Sara
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in
Accounting and Information Studies
Accountants assess and report on theperformance of organisations, and inform
decisions about pricing, costs, systems
and processes, investments, organisational
strategy, and management. They also
check if relevant rules and laws have been
followed and ensure that the information isreliable and up-to-date.
At UC, you will learn about accounting,auditing, and tax rules and practices, andthe role accountants play in many contexts
including public, private, environmental,
political, and more.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about important issues suchas business ethics and corporate
responsibility, data analytics,
cryptocurrencies, and the increasing
challenges of globalisation.
• The Accounting major qualifies
you for provisional membershipwith professional bodies such as
Chartered Accountants of Australia and
New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia,
and the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants (ACCA), or otherinternational organisations, whichmeans you can become a certified,chartered accountant.
• You can minor in Accounting in a large
number of bachelor’s degrees to add
accounting and financial knowledge toyour studies.

Courses
You will take introductory courses incashflow and profit reporting; accounting
for managers; and taxation, followed byadvanced study in business, government
performance, cost management, andaccounting theory and practice.
Courses can include:• Financial accounting and reporting• Management accounting• Auditing and assurance• Legal responsibilities of businesses.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
This subject covers a wide range ofaccounting topics in a number of different
contexts, providing a solid foundation fora successful professional career in areas
such as consulting, taxation, auditing,organisational control and management,
investments, and financial management.
Some career pathways could include:• Chartered Accountant• Auditing and assurance• Chief executive officer or
financial controller• Forensic accounting.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Accounting:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce

Aerospace
Engineering
Aerospace engineering involves the design,development, testing, and production of
aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems
and equipment.
UC offers the only undergraduate
Aerospace degree in Aotearoa, giving you
early entry into the industry or towards
advanced research.

What will my study involve?
• Practical courses, such as aerospacedesign, aerodynamics, and propulsion.
• Final-year projects sponsored by andin collaboration with industry, suchas Rocket Lab, Air New Zealand, Kea
Aerospace, and Dawn Aerospace.

• Join the growing aerospace industry in
Aotearoa, with Ōtautahi Christchurch
and UC as a central hub for researchand innovation.
• Take part in the UC Aerospace club andbuild your own rockets on campus.

Courses
You will begin courses towards Aerospace
Engineering from the third year of your
Mechanical Engineering degree, which
includes aircraft design and production.
Courses can include:• Propulsion• Aircraft structures• Flight mechanics• Computational Fluid Dynamics.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Having a skillset in aerospace engineering
will make you a great fit for a path inaviation, or you could go beyond ouratmosphere and join the growing spaceindustry.
Some career pathways could include:• Rocketry design• UAV design• Avionics Engineering• Defence Forces.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Aerospace Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Ancient Greek
Studying Ancient Greek at UC will involve
more than just the language; you will
delve into Greek literature, history, politics,
architecture, and philosophy.
Through your studies, you will be able todraw upon the past to better understandwhat’s going on in the world right now
as you will discover that many modern
concepts in our society like democracy,
theatre, and psychology originatedin Greece.

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• In-depth learning of ancient Greek
culture through various topics in theoriginal language.
• You will have access to our Teece
Museum of Classical Antiquities and gain
practical insights.
• The Classical Association of Christchurch,
run by the UC Classics Department, hosts
guest speakers from all over the world at
public lectures and events.
• Study courses at Te Matatiki Toi Ora | Arts
Centre campus, with free transportation
available between campuses.

CoursesYour first year involves learning beginner’sAncient Greek. Later you will read major
texts of Greek epic poetry, drama,philosophy and more, under the guidanceof research-active and internationallyregarded staff.
Courses can include:• Grammar and vocabulary• Ancient Greek life and culture• Ancient Greek literature• Research projects.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Through learning the language andanalysing ancient Greek culture, youwill gain skills like research, analysis,
attention to detail, critical thinking,and communication.
Some career pathways could include:• Museums and libraries• Teaching and academia• Art and language conservation• Publishing.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Ancient Greek• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Antarctic Studies‘Experience and understand the greatfrozen continent.’
Wills
Bachelor of Science in Physics,
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
Antarctica is the highest, coldest, and mostisolated continent, so vast that it affects
climate and ocean currents.
Explore its history, biodiversity, and role in
the global climate crisis.

What will my study involve?
• Wide range of topics like arctic climate,marine ecology, biodiversity, hazards anddisaster management.
• Learn how life — microbes, plants,
animals, and humans — thrives in these
extreme conditions.
• Gateway Antarctica, UC’s on‑campus
research centre, plays a role ininternational research, engineering in
extreme environments, and connections
between Antarctica, Aotearoa, andglobal nations.
• During a Postgraduate Certificate in
Antarctic Studies, you will get to do
fieldwork at Scott Base and in Windless
Bight in Antarctica.
• Include Antarctic Studies courses inany bachelor’s degree at UC to examine
critical, contemporary issues aroundclimate change and politics.

Courses
Courses in this programme will introduce
you to various aspects of Antarctica,
from its extreme climate to the history of
Antarctic exploration and beyond.
Courses can include:• Weather and climate change• Southern ocean exploration• Antarctic biodiversity and ecosystem• Social and political issues of the
Antarctic continent.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
By learning about the Antarctic region,
you will understand the impact Antarctica
has and will continue to have on theworld. You will be able to contribute tolots of unique areas like research, tourism,

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education, conservation and sustainability,
engineering, and more.
Some career pathways could include:• Antarctic science (eg, glaciology,
atmospherics, oceanography)• Engineering and technical support• Policy and law• Science communications and education.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Antarctic Studies:
Cannot be studied as a major or minor,
but you can take these courses as partof any degree.

Anthropology‘The vastness of the field of
Anthropology makes it very easy
to find something you love.’
Alex
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Anthropology,
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences,
Master of Heath Sciences with an endorsementin Health Information Systems
Anthropology is a broad and exciting
area of study for anyone of any age andbackground. If you’re interested in thehistory of our existence, languages andcultures, identity, religion, and more, thenAnthropology is for you.
At UC, you will learn about our collective
history, and explore future issues like theevolving role of technology in our lives,
power structures and systemic issues, andwhere our global culture might be heading.

What will my study involve?
• Study topics that challenge your current
way of thinking and get you thinking
deeply about the topic.
• Get involved on campus through clubs
and advocacy.
• Combine your interests with otherstudies by adding Anthropology to many
UC bachelor’s degrees.

Courses
First-year courses will introduce you to
examining cultures, Indigenous andotherwise, and how culture evolves overtime due to political, economic, colonial,and social changes.

Courses can include:• Human Evolution• Witchcraft, Magic and The Dead
• Ethnicity, Racism and History• Kinship and Family.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
You can tailor your studies in Anthropology
to suit your job or career interests. The skills
you learn through your studies — rational
thinking, critical analysis, ethnography,
cross-cultural communication, writing, andresearch — are transferable and can be usedin other fields.
Some career pathways could include:• Government and policy• International relations and foreign affairs• Media and public relations• Social work.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Anthropology:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Applied Immersive
Game Design‘This degree provides a unique
opportunity to learn in-depth
knowledge not only on the technicalskills that are required to build thefuture, but the business acumen tobring it to reality.’David
Bachelor of Product Design In
Applied Immersive Game Design
If you’re interested in making the next big
entertainment game, learning about thelatest immersive technologies, or evenfinding out how games can be used as atool to solve real-world problems, consider
studying this major — a combination ofcreativity, design, and business — as part ofthe Bachelor of Product Design.
You’ll learn about game design anddevelopment using the latest industry
standard technologies and platforms, how todevelop using immersive technologies suchas AR/VR, and how to create games for avariety of purposes, including entertainment,
education and training, medicine, and more.

What will my study involve?
• Creating games!
• Hands-on learning through individual
and team-based projects.
• Access to fully equipped gaming facilities,
with the latest generation consoles, high-end
PCs, and cutting-edge AR/VR equipment.
• Business courses that will prepare you tojoin the game development industry, or
start your own studio.

Courses
In your first year, you’ll learn computer
programming and computer science, anddevelop your first playable game prototype.
From second year, you will be designing andtesting further game prototypes on a rangeof game engines and hardware platforms.
Courses can include:• Gaming design in context• Immersive game design• Interactive graphics and animation• Game engines and artificial intelligence.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Aotearoa houses more start-up developers
per capita than any other country in theworld, with the gaming industry continuing
to grow rapidly.
Through this major, you will graduate
with ‘all-round’ skills and a user-centred
approach to game and software design.
Some career pathways could include:• Video game designer/developer• Game/film animator• Visual effects/technical artist• AR/VR engineer.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Applied Immersive
Game Design:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Product Design

Art History
and Theory‘Art History goes beyond studying anarrow band of visual culture — you
get to explore topics like philosophy
and aesthetics, history of science,
advertising, and more.’
BojanaBachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Art
History and Theory, Bachelor of Arts with
Honours in Art History, Master of Arts in
Art History
This subject traces history and culture using
artefacts, architecture, photos, and more.
Learn to find meaning through objects andsee how these affect our experiences.

What will my study involve?
• Learn on campus and in the Arts Centre
in the city centre.
• Get hands-on with our James Logie
Memorial Collection of ancient artefacts
in the Teece Museum in the city, andAotearoa New Zealand’s culturalcollections at Macmillan Brown Libraryon campus.
• Combine Art History and Theory studies
with other subject interests like Classics,
Anthropology, languages, and more.
• Internship courses where you can gain
practical skills and build connections.
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In your first year, you will cover topics
in modern art by examining mediums
like painting, photography, and film. You
will also be introduced to architecture
and objects in art history, and complete
practical work with real artefacts.
Courses can include:• Picasso who? Introducing Modern Art• Art and Things• Art and Revolution• International Contemporary Art.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Throughout your studies, you will be
putting into practice skills like criticalanalysis, attention to detail, perspective,
cultural awareness, and research.
By examining artworks, you will gain ‘visual’literacy, a skill that’s applicable to many
areas and careers.
Some career pathways could include:• Museum and gallery curatorship• Heritage conservation• Publishing• Library science.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Art History and Theory:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Astronomy‘I would like to work as an astronomy
researcher overseas in various
observatories, in places such as
America, Chile, Hawaii, and Europe.’
Rosemary
PhD in Astronomy
Astronomy is study of matter andradiation throughout all time and space.
Astronomers use the latest technologicaladvancements to do this, becoming
one of the most rapidly expanding of all
physical sciences.

What will my study involve?
• Some of the topics you will study
include: planets, the evolution of stars,
black holes, the structure and evolutionof galaxies, and dark matter anddark energy.
• You will get the opportunity to observeat Ōtehīwai — University of Canterbury
Mount John Observatory — the best
optical astronomical research centre
in Aotearoa.
• We are the only university to teachAstronomy at all levels of study in Aotearoa.

Courses
Good grades in physics and calculus
are required for entry into this subject.
However, we offer introductory courses for
those who don’t have a strong backgroundfrom secondary school.
Our first-year courses give you a foundationin astronomy, physics, and maths. You will
also learn programming basics throughout
your study.
Courses can include:• How the universe works — from planets
to the universe as a whole• Astrophysics and Dark Matter• Electromagnetism and mechanics• Cosmology and theories of the universe.
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Career opportunities
If you’re considering studying Astronomy
and Astrophysics, you probably have anatural curiosity about how things work.
An Astronomy degree could lead you
towards being a part of the many exciting
and unexpected discoveries we have yet tomake about our universe.

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Through your studies you will learn skills
like computer modelling, data analysis,
problem-solving, computer programming,and communication, which also opens up
pathways beyond astronomy.
Some career pathways could include:• Astronomer and other scientific fields(physicist, meteorologist, geophysicist)• Technical writer• Data analysis and information technology• Science communication, teaching,and media.
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Study Astronomy:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Biochemistry‘UC has one of the best Schools of
Biology in the country and combinedwith the location and my degree
choice, it just made sense.’
Caleb
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the study of life at thecellular level, giving us insight into thehistory of all living species — animals,
plants, bacteria, and viruses — and how
they function.
Your knowledge of biochemistry can beapplied in broad and diverse ways, suchas developments in genetic engineering,conservation and restoration, biomedical
science, and disease treatment.

What will my study involve?
• Hands-on learning through practical
exercises and labs.
• There is exciting research happening at
UC and you can learn from many of ourexperts through Te Pokapū Taunekeneke
Rāpoi Ngota | Biomolecular Interaction
Centre, with connections to otheruniversities, industry, and international
collaborators.
• You can also minor in biochemistry
within many different bachelor’s
degrees to give your other studies abiological focus.

Courses
Good grades in chemistry are required forentry into this subject. However, we offer
introductory chemistry courses for those
who don’t have a strong background fromsecondary school.

Study Biochemistry:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Biochemistry courses introduce you toareas like cellular biology, ecology,
and chemistry.

Bioinformatics

Courses can include:• Molecular biology• Protein science and chemistry• Biochemistry pathology (eg, cancer,
heart disease)• Metabolism.

Bioinformatics collects, stores, and analyses
biological data for disease diagnosis,
cellular evolution and mutation, medicine
development, and many other applications.
This study will give you practical experience
in real industry research outcomes.

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What will my study involve?

Career opportunities• Study breakthrough science ingenetics and learn how data is used to
improve lives.
• Use computer and molecular genetics
labs on campus, which includes theCanterbury Sequencing Facility and theAncient DNA Laboratory.
• UC has research centres that specialisein bioinformatics, with experts making
breakthroughs in breast cancer detection
and stroke risk research.

Biochemistry is an ever-evolving area ofstudy and you will be prepared for many
opportunities like research, working in theindustry, international opportunities, or
further specialisation.
Your contribution to the field can help
address challenges and advance many areasof life.
Some career pathways could include:• Nutrition• Medical diagnostics and drug testing• Agriculture• Biotechnology design.
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Courses
Courses begin with the basics ofcellular biology, evolution, ecology, andconservation biology, before going onto
advanced programming and modelling oflarge-scale data.
Courses can include:• Genome sequencing• Evolution• Data analysis and programming• Ethics and legal use of biological data.
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Career opportunities
A Bioinformatics degree gives you an
understanding of genomics and molecularbiology, combined with skills in statistics,
computer programming, and applying data
to research outcomes. This skillset will
prepare you for many roles processing large
amounts of data for medical needs, or evenin developing new technologies in the field.
Some career pathways could include:• Drug and medicine development• Clinical health testing• Forensics• Conservation.
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Study Bioinformatics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Data Science

Biological Sciences‘If you look around you, there’s a lot of
exciting and innovative research that’s
being carried out all the time at UC.’
Roseanna
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
and Geology, Bachelor of Science with
Honours in Ecology
Biology means the study of living things,
from animals to plants to microbes.
It covers a huge range of scales frommolecules and cells to organisms,
populations, and ecosystems. We need toknow how the living world interacts withthe environment, to better understand andprepare for the future.

What will my study involve?
• Lab work to examine cell biology,
biodiversity, microorganisms, and more.
• We have the most extensive networkof field stations of any university
in Aotearoa. You get to explore Te
Waipounamu South Island to enhanceyour practical field skills.
• You can narrow down your interests as
you progress in your studies.
• Our Biological Sciences major has
been accredited by the Royal Society ofBiology (RSB), the first in Aotearoa to beinternationally recognised in this way.

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you will be equipped with well-roundedknowledge and skills, making you highly
employable both within and beyond yourchosen field.

Courses
First-year courses introduce you to thefoundations of cell structure, evolution,and statistics.
Courses can include:• Marine biology• Protein science• Biochemistry behind diseases like cancer• Ecology and conservation.
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Career opportunities
A Biological Sciences degree indicates you
have the ability to access, understand,analyse, investigate, and communicatecomplex information. You can develop
further technical knowledge in areas thatinterest you like biosecurity, marine biology,
evolutionary ecology, soil restoration,and biotechnology.
Some career pathways could include:• Forensics• Primary industries• Ecology• Pharmaceutical andgovernmental industries.
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Study Biological Sciences:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Biomedical
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering involves designingand creating medical and healthcaretechnology. This is a priority industry, as
there is a growing need for engineeringsolutions that restore function and aid in
diagnosis, monitoring, rehabilitation, anddelivery of care.

What will my study involve?
• Study design, repair, maintenance,
and implementation of new
medical technologies.
• Practical courses using lab equipment,from human performance monitors tomotion capture software.
• Internship and research project
opportunities at hospitals and clinics
both locally and overseas.

Courses
In your courses, you will get to workon designing and testing new medical
equipment such as prosthetics, implants,monitors, scanners, and assistive
technologies. Your Biomedical Engineeringcourses begin in the second year.
Courses can include:• Biomechanics and usability• Prototyping and testing• Bioethics and medical compliance• Intellectual Property (IP) and patents.
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Career opportunities
With your practical skills and experiences
working on a variety of medical devices,
you will be able to help with global healthchallenges, for example our increasingly
aging population, healthcare in thedeveloping world, and a rise in illnesses
from sedentary lifestyles.
Some career pathways could include:• Healthcare services• Product design and manufacturing of
medical devices• Quality Assurance (QA) testing andmedical regulatory compliance• Medical equipment maintenance.
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Study Biomedical Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with
Honours

Bioprocess
Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering uses biology
to create sustainable and effective
manufacturing processes, and for thedesign of products like foods, vaccines, andcleaning products.
This is the perfect option if you have aninterest in biochemistry, microbiology,
or molecular biology, and want to add a
biological focus to your engineering degree.

What will my study involve?
• Practical lab work learning how bacteria
and algae can be used for the creationof new products and the treatment ofwaste.
• Applied learning with individual andgroup design and research projects.
• Access to bioprocessing
technology experts.
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CoursesThis minor is available alongside the
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Chemical and Process Engineering and will
introduce you to biology, bioprocessing,and biotechnology. Your Bioprocess
Engineering courses begin in the second
year.
Courses can include:• Metabolism and metabolic engineering• Genetic engineering• Bioseparation processes• Environmental and community impacts.

Career opportunities
There is an increasing demand for engineers
with knowledge of biological sciences who
can apply this to industrial processes.
Some career pathways could include:• Pharmaceuticals• Biofuels• Biological waste treatment• Biodegradable materials.
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Study Bioprocess Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Business Analytics
Business Analytics brings in data fromareas such as accounting, marketing, andeconomics to help make better businessdecisions, improve customer services, andimplement growth strategies using tools
like machine learning.

What will my study involve?
• Use data to recognise and plan future
developments, and identify newopportunities in business.
• Flexible study so you can focus on yourinterests such as accounting, marketing,economics, and software programming.
• Include Business Analytics as a minor in awide range of degrees for a data-informed
career.

Courses
First-year courses will introduce you tocollecting and reading data. Later courses
will allow you to focus on a particulararea of data such as finances, businesseconomics, and information systems.
Courses can include:• Managing large sets of data
• Information software andnew technologies• Marketing and recognising customer trends• Ethics of gathering data.
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Career opportunities
All areas of industry are run by data, andhaving the skills to analyse and interpret
data will make you an important part ofgrowing businesses and keeping our world
more informed. Data scientists are in
demand as it is an area that faces significant
skills shortages globally.

Some career pathways could include:• Business analyst• Marketer• Strategic consultant• Data scientist.
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Study Business Analytics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Data ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

What will my study involve?
• Learn various business approaches toaddressing environmental and social
challenges through interactive lessons
and case studies.
• Explore corporate performance fromethical, global, and multicultural
perspectives.
• Customise your degree with a businessfocus by including this minor in a wide
range of bachelor’s degrees.

Courses
Business and Sustainability includes
courses from a variety of subjects to build
your management and problem-solving
skills, and explore the current obstacles
faced by industry.
Courses can include:• Environmental economics• Sustainable tourism• New sustainable technologies• Corporate social responsibility.
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Business andSustainability‘The lecturers have a huge level ofexperience and knowledge and reallygo the extra mile.’
Rosa
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource
Management with a minor in Business andSustainability, Bachelor of Arts in English
and Psychology
Today’s businesses recognise that
customers are choosing suppliers withenvironmental and cultural values similar
to their own. Sustainability remains animportant issue as more and more people
are holding businesses accountable with
their impact on the environment andclimate change.
The link between business andsustainability involves improving processes
from manufacture to end user, so that weare minimising waste and impact, andrethinking business strategies to takecare of the world we live in. This includes
looking after communities, individuals, andthe planet.

Career opportunities
By studying this subject, you will beable to look at business processes frommany angles with the goal of saving
the environment, building sustainable
relationships with stakeholders, and costcutting while helping businesses grow.
Some career pathways could include:• Operations and Supply
Chain Management• Business Management• Entrepreneurship• Advisory and consulting.
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As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadershipwww.canterbury.ac.nz

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Career opportunities
Chemical andcareer pathways could include:
Process Engineering Some
• Renewable and sustainable energy‘Throughout the course of myundergraduate studies I learned a lot
about how process engineering is
involved in the field of combating
pollution and renewable energies, anddecided I wanted to be involved.’
Ben
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Chemical and Process Engineering with aminor in Energy Processing Technologies,
Master of Engineering in Chemical andProcess Engineering
Chemical and Process Engineering is about
turning raw materials into marketableproducts in order to tackle issues facing
the world today — from supplying clean
drinking water and creating a sustainable
food supply, through to improving
society’s health and wellbeing, andproducing pharmaceuticals.

What will my study involve?
• Learn physical, chemical, and biologicalprocesses in the lab, plus how to usethem on a commercial scale.
• Hands-on learning through simulation
software, lab experiments, workshop
training, and industrial visits.
• Complete individual and group projects.
• Opportunity to add a minor in
Bioprocess Engineering, Environmental
Process Engineering, or Energy
Processing Technologies.

Courses
First-year courses will introduce you
to chemical principles and processes,
engineering maths, and physics. Your
Chemical and Process Engineering courses
begin in the second year.
Courses can include:• Renewable energy and technologies• Biology for engineers• Fluid mechanics• Chemistry for engineers.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses• Food production• Pharmaceuticals• Recycling and waste treatment.
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Study Chemical and Process
Engineering:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Chemical
Formulation Design
Chemical Formulation Design is one ofthree majors in the Bachelor of Product
Design combining product innovation
with design, science, engineering, andbusiness skills.
This subject focuses on formulated
products like pharmaceutical, agrochemical,
personal care, and rongoā. You will analysematerials, focus on sustainable production,and test processes like quality and safety.

What will my study involve?
• Apply your learning throughteam-based projects andentrepreneurship courses, and use
dedicated product innovation spaces.
• Think about ways to incorporate tangata
whenua in the product design process.
• Create prototypes and learn how to pitch
your product.

Courses
In your first year, you will take introductory
courses in chemical principles andprocesses, and learn the science behind
formulating products.
Courses can include:• Natural products and properties• Principles of formulated product design• Packaging design• Consumer behaviour andmarketing strategies.
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Career opportunities
This subject will help you understandthe complete chemical product design
process — from idea generation tocommercialisation. Other skills you
will gain include prototyping, methodsof analysis, regulatory requirements,
commercial production, testing,and economics.
As a result of this degree, you will beready to work in the industry or start yourown business.
Some career pathways could include:• Formulation scientist• Quality manager• Marketing and sales manager• Entrepreneur.
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Study Chemical
Formulation Design:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Product Design

Chemistry‘Chemistry is cross-linked withboth biology and physics, so you get agreat taste for all three sciences in theone major.’
OliviaBachelor of Science in Chemistry,
Postgraduate Certificate in Business
Chemistry deals with the composition,
structure, and behaviour of atoms andmolecules that make up all forms of matter.
Understanding the world at an atomic
level is important to seeing how things areinterconnected and work together.

What will my study involve?
• Apply your learning in the lab andresearch projects in diverse areasof chemistry — physical, biological,
environmental, theoretical, and more.
• Study Chemistry as a minor withinmany bachelor’s degree options to
add a scientific background to yourother subjects.

Courses
Good grades in high school chemistry are
required for entry into this subject. However,
we offer introductory chemistry courses for
those who don’t have a strong backgroundfrom secondary school.
The first year is broad and you will be able totake lots of introductory Chemistry
and other science papers and labs to getyou started.
As you progress, you will get to explore
and experiment with different branches ofadvanced chemistry, such as electrochemistry(energy), thermodynamics (heat andradiation), and photochemistry (light).
Courses can include:• Laboratory skills• Organic and inorganic chemistry• Nanotechnology and other new
chemical products• Medicinal chemistry.
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Career opportunities
There are new and exciting discoveries
happening every day in the field ofchemistry, and your studies will prepare you
to solve global challenges like energy, foodsupply, health, and environmental change.
Some career pathways could include:• Toxicology and forensics• Product development• Pharmaceuticals• Food science.
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Study Chemistry:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Chinese‘UC’s focus on shaping its graduates tobe more bicultural and globally aware
was a big drawcard for me tocome here.’

Some career pathways could include:• Interpreting and translation• Tourism and travel agencies• Business and trade relations• Immigration.
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Sam
Bachelor of Commerce in International
Business, Bachelor of Arts in Chinese andPolitical Science and International Relations

Study Chinese

China is one of the world’s oldest
civilisations, with Mandarin Chinese
spoken by more than half the world’s
population. Studying Chinese gives youaccess to this economic power, with hugeinternational influence and ever-growing
relations with Aotearoa.

As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

What will my study involve?
• Learn modern standard Chinese, bothspoken and written.
• Experience Chinese society, including
literature, cinema, technology, andmodern culture.
• UC’s Confucius Institute, in collaboration
with Huazhong University of Science andTechnology, has opportunities to practise
Chinese language and experience theculture on campus.
• Exchange opportunities with China,
including business tours and language
immersion with Chinese universities.

Courses
No previous knowledge of the Chinese
language is required to study this subject
at UC. Besides spoken and written Chinese
language, other courses explore Chinese
history, society, and achievements thathave influenced the world.
Courses can include:• Traditional and contemporary culture• Chinese cinema• Global politics and international relations• Economy and trade.
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Career opportunities
Learning Chinese will open up work bothin Aotearoa and overseas, including
exchange opportunities while you’restudying. There are lots of ways
to strengthen your cross-culturalcommunication and awareness at UC.

As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts

Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Cinema Studies‘An Arts degree teaches you lifelongtransferable skills that make you
dynamic enough for ANY career.’
Jessica
Bachelor of Arts in History andCinema Studies
Film is a unique medium, in that there areso many ways to tell stories. The cultural
impact and influence of cinema over theyears has been huge.
This subject will introduce you to the tools
and techniques used in film creation. In
your classes, you will analyse the structure,cinematic style, and storytelling of films
from diverse genres through the lens oftheory, history, and culture.

What will my study involve?
• From the silent era of film to modern day— explore the evolution of movies
and filmmaking.

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• Other topics include analysis of scenes,
screenwriting, exploration of Māori
identity, storytelling for children, and theFrench New Wave.
• You can minor in Cinema Studies in many
UC bachelor’s degrees.

Courses
Besides film theory and history, in yourfirst year you will analyse 12 films from12 countries in 12 weeks as part of our‘Backpacker’s Guide to World Cinema’course. In later years, you’ll explore
particular cultural adaptations, genres, andstyles of interest.

Civil Engineering‘Many of the skills you learn through a
Civil Engineering degree at UC can beused to solve a range of problems — I
think that’s pretty valuable going
forward into the workforce orfurther study.’
Will
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours inCivil Engineering

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Civil Engineering is all about the
infrastructure you see around you —buildings, roads, water supply, andtransport, to name a few. As a civil engineer,
you will learn how to strengthen the designof structures to withstand 21st century
challenges, such as sustainability andclimate change, as well as natural disasters
like earthquakes and floods.

Career opportunities

What will my study involve?

You will learn the art of critical analysis forthemes, theories, and technical aspectsof filmmaking. Film is a broad medium,
meaning there are heaps of opportunities
from writing and production to businessand marketing in the industry.

• Learn practical skills through projects,
field work, lab courses, and collaborativecompetitions like bridge building.
• Use bespoke design software andengineering platforms.
• Work experience as well as a
research project.
• Minor in either Structural Engineeringor Water and Environmental
Systems Engineering.

Courses can include:• Backpacker’s Guide to World Cinema• The Oscar for Best Picture• Coming of Age in Global Cinema• European Novels and Film Adaptions.

Some career pathways could include:• Filmmaking• Film reviewing• Marketing and public relations• Event management.
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Study Cinema Studies:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

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Courses
In addition to compulsory introductory
courses, you will be studying engineering
structures and chemical processes in yourfirst year.
Courses can include:• Transportation systems• Structural engineering• Geotechnical engineering• Resilient and sustainable design.
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Career opportunities
You will learn skills in practical design,
analysis, and presenting your solutions.
Throughout your studies, you will work inteams, and learn to solve problems andmanage projects.
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such as wood, fire, water, geotechnicalengineering, and more.
Some career pathways could include:• Consulting or contracting• Local, regional, and central government• Project management• Iwi development.
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Study Civil Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Classics‘I became more and more intrigued
about what the ancient world could
teach us in the 21st century.’
Natalie
Bachelor of Arts in Classics with a minor in
English, Bachelor of Arts with Honours
in Classics
Studying the ancient cultures of Greece
and Rome shows us how our modern world
formed. Everything from western politics
to philosophy, science to architecture,
language to storytelling and more had their
origins in these great civilisations, andthere are even connections we can maketo current events today that have been
experienced in the past.
At UC, you will be able to customise yourClassics studies to different topics thatinterest you, such as art and architecture,politics, drama and written works, ancientlanguage, and even sociology and daily lifeof the people.

What will my study involve?
• You will get hands-on experience withreal ancient artefacts through UC’s Teece
Museum of Classical Antiquities, based
at Te Matatiki Toi Ora | Arts Centre, witha collection spanning more than 2,500
years from about 2,000 BCE.
• Courses include areas such as history,slavery, sex and gender, warfare, art andarchitecture, political leaders, ancient
literature, philosophy, and more.
• Study courses at Te Matatiki Toi Ora | Arts
Centre campus, with free transportation
available between campuses.

• Option in your final year to take aninternship, with past projects including
museum and art curatorship work, events
management, social media, and researchof artefacts.

Courses
All our first year courses are designed to
introduce a variety of aspects of theancient world.
Courses can include:• Greek and Roman mythologies• Greek and Roman History• Beginners Greek and Latin• Social and political systems.
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Career opportunities
Seeing the entire history of the Ancient
Greek and Roman civilisations teaches
you a lot about how to analyse eventsand history, how to understand othercultures and viewpoints, and how society
and politics develop and work, especiallytowards world relations and current affairs.
Some career pathways could include:• Museum curatorship• Political relations, foreign affairs, policy• Conservation and archaeology• Communications.
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Study Classics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Communication
Strategy andPractice‘I love being able to explore and learn
more about the fast-growing platformthat media is.’Fiorella
Bachelor of Communication in
Communication Strategy and PracticeCommunication is an essential part of any
organisation and like any other process
requires a strategic plan. This involves
knowing who your audience is, what you
want to say, how you want to say it, andcontinuing to maintain anddevelop relationships.
Through your study you will learn how toplan and manage campaigns using a mix oftheory, technology, and case studies.

What will my study involve?
• Learn how to produce content for social
media, websites, brochures, apps, andother platforms.
• Gain skills in crisis communications andreputation management.
• Participate in real-world projects inyour final year through an internship or
industry campaign.
• Take optional courses to complement
your communication studies like
Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Linguistics,
Politics, and more.

Courses
First-year courses are introductory and will
help you develop a broad skillset in media
content production, planning, and research.
From your second year onwards, you will beable to focus on strategic communications,managing media campaigns, andpublic response.
Courses can include:• Advertising and Cultural Consumption• Consumer Behaviour• Risk and Crisis Communication• Strategic Campaign Development.
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Career opportunities
Through this major, you’ll learn how tobalance strategic thinking, the needs ofyour stakeholders, and being creative. Your
experience using various media platforms
will make you adaptable to different
communications needs and new
media technologies.
Some career pathways could include:• Stakeholder engagement• Public relations• Marketing and advertising• Writing, editing, publishing.
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Study Communication Strategy
and Practice:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Communication

Communications
and Network
Engineering
Communications and Network Engineering
is about planning, designing, and building
computer networks, and the sharing of data
between communication devices such as
internet and mobile.
You will gain specific knowledge of how
the internet and telecommunications
systems work, how to create and maintainnetworking connections, and how to create
new smart devices.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about internet design,
networking applications, and new
telecommunication technologies.
• Practical project work in simulated
network environments.
• Final-year project, often sponsored byindustry, so you can gain experience
optimising communications
infrastructure around Aotearoa, with alarge number of networking providers
based in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

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CoursesThis minor is available alongside the
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
in Computer Engineering. Get an
introduction to computers and networks
before learning more advanced details of
telecommunications engineering, from
cellular towers to apps to satellites.
Courses can include:• Mobile, wireless, and Ethernet/LAN networks• Communication engineering andnetwork performance• Signal processing for communications• Internet of Things.
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Career opportunities
Computer network expertise is highly valued
in the technological industry. There is anincreasing need for online communications
globally which means there are a lot of career
opportunities in this field, with new roles
being created constantly.
Some career pathways could include:• Communication and networking
equipment development• Smart devices design• Networking infrastructure planning• Mobile and cellular engineering.
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Study Communications andNetwork Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Composition
Composition is the creation of new music.
Enjoy learning from a diverse range ofmusical styles, from contemporary music to
pop and everything in between. You could
compose pieces for orchestras, create film orvideo game soundtracks, write lyrics, arrange
electronic soundscape compositions, or
produce your next EDM hit.

What will my study involve?
• Study a broad range of courses with
opportunities to engage with musictechnologies, notated composition, songwriting, recording techniques, computer
music, and collaborative projects.
• Create your own music in genres andmusical cultures of your choice.
• Opportunity to take part in performancesand collaborative projects.

Courses
Courses in this major will introduce you toa range of music composition skills andtechniques including creating lyrics andmelodies, and approaches to structure.
Courses can include:• Current trends in composition• Techniques of songwriting• Orchestration and arranging• Composition studio.
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Computational Linguistics combines
linguistics, engineering, and science toevolve the way we use machines. It involves
learning how to programme computers toanalyse, synthesise, and understand spoken
or written language. Your studies will give
you skills in computer modelling, speechprocessing, and machine learning allowing
you to digitise language and evolve ourinteractions with machines.

What will my study involve?
• Learn from experts from a range of UC
research centres.
• Practical learning using computerand software labs, human-computerinteraction spaces and equipment.

CoursesYour first-year courses will introduce you
to concepts in data science, programming,
linguistics, and how computers andhumans “talk” to each other. You will learn
to find structures and meaning encodedin language.
Courses can include:• Artificial intelligence• Text processing• Digital media• Chatterbots and robot assistants.

Career opportunities

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Composition studies will give you
significant hands-on experience
writing music for instruments, voice,computers, and working with performers
and improvisors.

Career opportunities

Some career pathways could include:• Sound design• Film composition• Song writing• Recording.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Composition:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Music

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Computational
Linguistics

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The applications of computational
linguistics are vast — from voice recognition
tools, live translation devices, searchengines, and many other technologies
where humans and machines interact.
Some career pathways could include:• Technology research and development• Data analysis• Software programming• Artificial Intelligence engineering.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Computational Linguistics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Data Science

ComputerEngineering‘If you want to be someone that
contributes to the innovation oftechnology in the future, UC
Engineering is a good platform for you
to develop all the necessary skills.’
Sasha
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Computer Engineering, Master of Science in
Computer Science
Computer Engineering combines circuit
theory and digital electronics with
programming, systems, networking, andmachine learning, with an emphasis on
solving problems using digital hardwareand embedded software.
Studying this subject will give you thetechnical knowledge to create smart
embedded electronic devices, such as
portable electronics, biomedical devices,and high-performance super computers.

What will my study involve?
• Learn how to design, build, and test
embedded computer systems.
• A final year research project, often
sponsored by industry.
• You can minor in Communications andNetwork Engineering if you’re interested
in telecommunications systems.

Courses
First-year engineering courses arebroad and meant to introduce you to
the fundamentals including maths,
programming, and physics.
Courses can include:• Electrical and computer engineering
design• Digital electronics and devices• Embedded systems and software
engineering• Human-Computer interaction.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities

research and analysis, testing quality
and functionality, programming, andcommunication.
Some career pathways could include:• Computer engineer• Systems engineer• Network analyst• Software engineer.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Computer Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Computer Science‘The fact that the Computer Science
department has you developing
software in teams for a real-world
client from day one is great for theskills and experience you gain.’
Joey
Bachelor of Science with Honours in
Computer Science
Computer Science is not only aboutprogramming or coding, but has many
aspects such as human-computerinteraction (including virtual andaugmented reality), artificial intelligence,cybersecurity, data science, cloudcomputing, and computer graphics.
The potential of this field to solve problems
and make improvements in our lives islimitless. Computer Science is present ineveryday life — in Google searches, driving
your car, disease detection, or surveying
drones to name a few.

What will my study involve?
• An opportunity to study Computer
Science alongside other subjects thatyou are interested in, like Psychology,
Economics, and more.
• Work experience opportunities throughinternships and industry projects.
• Computer Science is a flexible subject
that you can major or minor in withinmany degree options.

Courses
First-year courses introduce you to topics
such as programming, mathematics,
and digital systems. Further study will go
in‑depth with courses that interest you.
Courses can include:• Artificial Intelligence and machine learning• Operating and embedded systems• Cloud computing and data science• Computer networks and cybersecurity.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
The skills you will gain from your studies
include technical knowledge in computerscience, problem-solving, logical thinking,creativity, teamwork, and communication.
These skills will lead into many industries
like agriculture, health, finance, education,and more. Due to the advancing field of
Computer Science, you will be able to work
anywhere in Aotearoa or overseas.
Some career pathways could include:• Software, web, mobile, andgame development• IT consulting• Cybersecurity• Telecommunications.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Computer Science:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce• Certificate in ScienceŌtautahi Christchurch has a rapidly
growing ICT industry that is always looking
for UC Computer Engineering graduates.
Through your studies, you will gain skills
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Creative Industries
and Contemporary
PracticeThis specialisation is for those who want tobe a part of the creative industry at large by
combining artistic and business skills.
Study at least two areas of the creative artsof your choice (music & audio; film andmedia; art; and creative writing) throughapplied learning and theory.

What will my study involve?
• Study key industry skills likemanagement, marketing, andcommunication.
• Choose your courses based on thecreative industries you want to work in —Music, Arts, Writing, Screen/Media.
• Create practical projects and choose
between a final-year internship or
podcasting experience.

Courses
Courses are designed to give you a rangeof experiences and to develop industry
knowledge. Each year you will choose
courses from different creative pathways.
Courses can include:• Visual content design• Producing music• Social media marketing• Screen writing.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
This degree can lead to a range of careers
in the arts industry, such as producing,writing, management, and communications.
Your study experiences will give you theknowledge to work in many areas.
Some career pathways could include:• Campaign and event management• Editing and publishing• Professional art• Media production.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Creative Industries andContemporary Practice:
As a Specialisation:• Bachelor of Arts

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Creative
Music Technology
UC’s Creative Music Technology major is
all about creating music using a variety ofdigital and studio-based music technologies.
Study acoustics, studio technologies, thelatest trends and techniques in digitalmusic making, and learn how to apply
these in a creative context.

What will my study involve?

Study Creative Music Technology:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Music

Criminal Justice‘My degrees have put me in the best
possible place to positively impact
this system.’• Study any style or genre of music:
whether you are an aspiring composer ofelectronic music, a beatmaker, a sounddesigner, a foley artist, a producer, orinterested in digital music making.
• Use UC’s on-campus recording
studio with the latest software andaudio devices.
• Work alongside other students oncreating or recording music, radio,
and podcasts.
• Complete an internship or collaborative
project in the industry in your final year.

Charlie
Bachelor of Criminal Justice,
Master of Criminal Justice

Courses

What will my study involve?

This major is open to any level of music,
whether you already have some experienceor you are brand new to music technologies
and production.

• Learn about the justice system
including social and human services,and psychology.
• Examine current policies and identify
opportunities for criminal justice reform.
• Take optional courses in topics suchas forensic science, linguistics, andfinancial crime.

Courses can include:• Studio and field recording• Composing digital music• Editing and mixing software• Sound sampling.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
By understanding how technology isconstantly changing and impacting theway music is created, and learning about
the wider role music technology has in
the music industry, you will be ready for a
career in today’s music technology industry.
Some career pathways could include:• Music creation for games andstudio productions• Sound design• Sound artist• Creative coding.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Need help? Live chat: AskUC. Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)

Criminal Justice involves understanding
the law and psychology behind crime,
its causes, and the treatment ofconvicted offenders.
UC is the only university in Aotearoa thatoffers you a degree in criminal justicewith innovative practical teaching. UC
also shares close links with the police andjustice sector.

Courses
First-year criminal justice courses teach you
about legal and social issues in Aotearoa,
and introduce you to psychology and theneuroscience of why people commit crimes.
In the later years of the degree, you will beable to critically examine our legal systems
and the current effectiveness of preventing
and prosecuting crimes.
Courses can include:• Youth justice• Te Tiriti o Waitangi• Violence in society• History of gangs in Aotearoa.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
You will be able to look at criminal justicethrough a wide lens, giving you a strong
foundation in understanding how Criminal
Justice in society works in Aotearoa andinternationally. You will also gain researchskills in your area of interest in policing andthe justice system.
Some career pathways could include:• Government including prisons, probation,and parole• Forensics• Criminal justice policy and reform• Public and private investigation.
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Study Criminal Justice:• Bachelor of Criminal Justice• Certificate in Criminal Justice

Cultural Heritage
If you’re interested in galleries, libraries,
archives, and museums, then thisspecialisation is for you. You’ll explore
culture through objects, ranging fromcontemporary art to archaeological remains
to the built environment.
You’ll be able to look critically at ourcultural heritage in Aotearoa, and apply
these skills to international contexts.

What will my study involve?
• Study a range of cultures across the globe
through different time periods.
• Courses can include areas such as history,art, warfare, language, religion, and more.
• Benefit from connections with local
museums, art galleries, heritagearchives, and libraries around Ōtautahi
Christchurch, including internships.
• Practical experience with artefacts dated
from 2,000 BCE with the Teece Museumof Classical Antiquities, located at Te
Matatiki Toi Ora | Arts Centre.

Courses

Courses can include:• Revolution and change• Māori history• Archaeology• Shaping culture through art.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
A degree examining cultural heritage
teaches you how history and culture
has shaped everything we create. It
prepares you for working with a variety ofcultures, educational institutions, heritage
conservation, or any sector which requires ahigh degree of multicultural competency.

What will my study involve?
• Create your own pathway of study, whichmight emphasise popular culture andmedia, gender and sexuality, humananimal studies, or culture in Aotearoa.
• You can combine wide-ranging topics
like cinema studies, digital humanities
and online cultures, sociology, Māori andIndigenous studies, and more.
• You will be exposed to a range oftheories, worldviews, and cultural texts
and debates.
• Adding a minor in Cultural Studies
with another degree will expand yourperspective on culture and identity inyour other studies.

Some career pathways could include:• Iwi engagement and development• Curatorship• Communications• Art history.

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Courses can include:• Political and cultural activism• Sexuality and gender identity• Media and film
• Colonisation and Indigenous cultures.

Study Cultural Heritage:
As a Specialisation:• Bachelor of Arts

These courses train you to create andapply digital solutions for industry, andexplore how our reliance on technology haschanged our collective culture.

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Cultural Studies‘I love the fact that this unique
Cultural Studies programme allows
study into so many areas of thehumanities.’
Polly
Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies,and English
In Cultural Studies, you’ll analyse film,social media, graphic novels, art, fashion,sport, everyday activities, and many
more, with the aim of understanding how
complex our culture is and how it shapes
our identity.

Career opportunities
From the careful consideration of different
aspects of culture, you will be able todevelop a broad skillset including criticalthinking, analysis, communication, writing,and research.
Your study can be applied to a variety offields working with and for others, making
it easy for you to move in the job market.
Some career pathways could include:• Arts management• Journalism, editing, and publishing• Public relations and advocacy• Campaign management.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

This subject — like culture — is highly
flexible; you can construct your own degreeand choose to dive into what interests you
the most.

Each year you will select courses dependingon your interests in a particular culture,
historical period, and society. In the final
year, you will choose between practical
heritage courses and an internship focusedon your chosen areas.
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Study Cultural Studies:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Data Science‘The demand for data scientists isextremely high as the data in our worldcontinues growing.’
Sy
Master of Applied Data Science
Data Science is an emerging field thatcombines Computer Science, Mathematics,
and Statistics with other disciplines. It
involves understanding and analysing data
to visualise, communicate, and understanddata to make the best possible decisions.

• Big data and data mining• Data security and ethics.
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Career opportunities

Career opportunities

With such a wide range of industry
applications, Data Science has been
identified as one of the most essential andemployable skills of the 21st century.
Some career pathways could include:• Data scientist• Business and technology analyst• Data visualisation consultant• Insights consultant.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Data Science:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Data Science
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Digital Humanities
Digital Humanities explores our digitaltechnologies and their effect on our new
ways of thinking, living, and working.
UC is the only university in Aotearoa where
you can study this subject and learn toapply digital tools and methods.

What will my study involve?

What will my study involve?

• Investigate the many sources andapplications of data in healthcare,business, transport, economics, etc.
• Get hands-on in the field in connection
with UC’s various research centres.
• Project work in your final year where you
will be applying data science inthe workplace.

• Learn about new technologies such as
web analytics, social media platforms,
digital music, robotics, virtual reality.
• Complete practical projects, training,
and internships with Te Pokapū Aronuiā-Matihiko | UC Arts Digital Lab.
• Can be studied as a minor in otherbachelor’s degrees.

Courses

Courses

You will study foundational courses in data
science, computer programming, computerscience, and examine how 21st-century
Aotearoa and global society interact withdata systems.

These courses train you to create andapply digital solutions for industry, andexplore how our reliance on technology haschanged our collective culture.

Courses can include:• Data models and database systems• Data wrangling and applications

58• Cyberspace, Cyborgs and the
Meaning of Life.

Courses can include:• Working In a Digital World• Statistics• Music Technologies

Need help? Live chat: AskUC. Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)This study will make you highly adaptableto learning, training, and advising on new
digital trends. Any industry from creative
media, cultural heritage, business, policy,
and more will benefit from your technicaland analytical skills.
Some career pathways could include:• Business technology consultancy• Social media marketing• Web data analysis• Digital content creation.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Digital Humanities:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Early Childhood
Teacher Education
A child’s early years have a significant
impact on their lifelong development. Asan early childhood teacher, you will provide
experiences that lay the foundations forlater learning with the help of whānau andthe community.

What will my study involve?
• Gain skills supporting child development
and growing their love for learning.
• Placements in early childhood centres
and kindergartens to experience working
with and teaching many young children.
• Opportunities for international teaching
and multicultural learning experiences,with placements at early childhood
centres around the Pacific and in Asia.

Courses
Our Early Childhood qualifications havethree components:

Education

Study Early Childhood Teacher
Education:• Ako: Bachelor of Teachingand Learning• Graduate Diploma in Teachingand Learning

Discover the aim and purpose of teaching
and learning, child development,
assessment, the Aotearoa New Zealandeducation system, socio-political andcultural contexts, communication skills,
information skills, and contemporary issues.

Economics

Professional Inquiry and Professional
Practice‘Economics is applicable to almost
every area of employment.’

Learn practical teaching skills andspend time working alongside anexperienced early childhood teacher andvisiting lecturer. In your qualification you
will be able to experience a variety ofearly childhood settings including acommunity placement.
The Bachelor of Teaching and Learning(Early Childhood)) includes two blocks ofProfessional Practice in first year (one for
two weeks, and another for four weeks). You
will do one community placement, and five
weeks in an early childhood setting in Year
Two. In Year Three, you will have two blocksof five‑week placements.
In the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and
Learning (Early Childhood), there are two
blocks of placements (one block of eightweeks, and one block of seven weeks).

Curriculum Studies
Find out about Te Whāriki, the Early
Childhood Curriculum. Learn about teachingtheory, and how to teach effectively within
an integrated bicultural curriculum.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Working in early childhood offers you achallenging, interactive, and rewarding
career caring for infants, toddlers, andyoung children in their important earlystages. From your placements throughout
the degree, you will have teaching skills
and experiences from a variety of education
settings that could also apply to any area
working with children and whānau.
Some career pathways could include:• Early childhood teaching• Childcare services• Social work
• Government.

Madi
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics,
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science andInternational Relations
Economics is the study of how people
behave and make decisions — how we use
our resources, how we deal with issues
like climate change, which career wechoose, and more. These decisions involve
trade‑offs comparing the costs and benefits,
and we’re constantly considering these in
our everyday life.
At UC, there are lots of opportunities togain real-world experience through industry
projects, internships, clubs, overseas study
trips, and more.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about the impact of your choiceson the world, and how foreign countries
impact Aotearoa New Zealand’s economy.
• Internship courses available in yourfinal year.
• Economics major and minor is available
in many degrees so you can combine
studies with other relevant areas
such as Finance, Political Science andInternational Relations, and Psychology.

Career opportunities
By analysing the impact of choices bygovernment, consumers, and businesses,
you will learn important skills likecritical thinking, understanding risk, andforecasting to help make better decisions.
Some career pathways could include:• Professional economist• Market research• Data analyst• Banking and investment.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Economics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Commerce• Certificate in Science

Courses
First-year courses are introductory
and teach you the basics of micro andmacroeconomics. More advanced courses
expand into areas such as market andorganisational behaviour, and public policy.
Courses can include:• International trade• Consumer and business behaviour• Developmental economics• Environmental economics.
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Ecosystem Healthand Biosecurity‘I believe it is important to have a goodunderstanding of the environment so
you can educate the community tohelp them understand theenvironmental changes around them.’
Ashley (Ngāi Tahu)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Science, and Geography
This subject will help you understand theextent of our impacts on the natural world
and why it’s so important to protect our
native species and habitats.
Now more than ever we need to take a lookat the impact of our actions, both small
and big, and take on the role of kaitiaki(guardian) of our environment.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about current threats to biosecurity
and how these impact our own wellbeing
by choosing your ecosystems focus, suchas marine biology, forestry, freshwater,
evolution, and more.
• Opportunities for fieldwork to study
biodiversity and learn practical skills
through UC Research centres andfield stations.
• Take part in work placements
and projects working alongsidecommunity organisations.
• Studying this major as part of the
Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is the only degree of its
kind in Aotearoa, and is accredited by
the Environment Institute of Australia
and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

Courses
First-year courses will introduce you toecology, environmental science, chemistry,and statistics.
From your second year, you’ll focus on
ecosystems and biosecurity, with a wide
range of optional courses so you canspecialise in an area of your interest.
Courses can include:• Aotearoa biodiversity and biosecurity• Data gathering and analysis• Fieldwork and field trips

60• A range of optional courses likemicrobiology, conservation, soil fertility,
invasive species, etc.
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Career opportunities
Through your studies, you will be able
to learn how to identify invasive species
and other disturbances, analyse data,and consider the wider stakeholders
involved. You will also learn broader skills
like research, conservation, designing
experiments, communication, problemsolving, and writing.
Some career pathways could include:• Biosecurity• Regional council• Policy and advisory• Ecological restoration.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Ecosystem Health andBiosecurity:
As a Major• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours• Education can be studied as a major
or a minor and combined with manydifferent degrees, so you are able tostudy Education alongside your othersubject interests.

Courses
The first-year courses will give you thefoundations of educational, learning, andhuman development theories, concepts,
and processes.
The following years offer a range ofoptional courses so you can customise yourstudy of Education to focus on educationaland developmental psychology, policy, or
social justice.
Courses can include:• Educational philosophy and policyin Aotearoa• Diversity in education — culture,sexuality, gender, ability• Promoting social and emotional
learning and wellbeing within andthrough education• Globalisation, social justice, and thefuture of education.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities

Education‘I have loved as it has really broadened
my perspective on the world and how
I fit in and contribute to it.’
Allie
Bachelor of Arts in Education, Psychology,
and Spanish
Learning is something we do every day. It
happens in more places than the classroom
and includes community settings, theworkplace, art, sport, and even gaming.
Studying Education at UC will give you theknowledge to understand how humandevelopment and learning are shaped by thehistory and context of Aotearoa New Zealand,
and the opportunities and challenges weface in designing inclusive and effective
educational experiences for everyone.

What will my study involve?
• Study from three broad themes,
including learning, child and adolescentdevelopment, and social and cultural
studies in education.

Need help? Live chat: AskUC. Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)

Due to Education being a multidisciplinary
field of study, it can lead to a range of career
opportunities in and out of a classroom.
Some career pathways could include:• Curriculum/programme designer• Community support officer• Education advisor• Educational psychologist.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Education:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social and Environmental
Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Electrical andElectronic
Engineering‘It’s fun to get a chance to think more
broadly rather than only learning
purely technical information.’
Laura
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours inElectrical and Electronic Engineering with aminor in Power Engineering
This branch of engineering is about using
electricity for the benefit of the world— from providing power for homes andindustry, to creating the physical parts thattransfer information on computers andsmart devices.
While similar to both Computer Engineeringand Mechatronics Engineering, Electricaland Electronic Engineering has a stronger
focus on making things happen in thephysical world.

What will my study involve?
• Combining theory and practice bybuilding and testing systems like solarcars, electric vehicles, and robots.
• Field trips to electricity infrastructure,
like power stations.
• A final year research project, often sponsoredby industry, to apply your learning.
• You can add a minor in Power Engineeringwith courses on electric power andrenewable energy.

Courses
First-year courses are the foundations ofengineering including maths, physics,
and programming. From your second year
onwards, you will be able to study electricalsystems and electronics, including building
and testing devices.
Courses can include:• Circuits and signals• Electric and magnetic waves• Robotics• Renewable electricity design.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities

Courses

By studying Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, you will be able to think of
the end user and use your knowledge andskills to come up with practical and efficientsolutions to problems.

This minor is available alongside the
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
in Chemical and Process Engineering.
Courses start with the basics of energy
creation and thermodynamics, theninvestigates energy supply and demand in
Aotearoa, sustainability issues, and newenergy technologies.

The field is broad and there are many
exciting projects you can contribute to likeclean water, communication networks,transportation, search and rescue, medical
devices, and more.
Some career pathways could include:• Electronics design• Embedded systems• Consultant• Research and Development (R&D).
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Electrical andElectronic Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Energy Processing
Technologies‘I appreciate how, within the field ofengineering, I am able to work on
projects which help combat
environmental and social issues we asa global society are facing.’
Ben
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Chemical and Processing Engineering with aminor in Energy Processing Technologies
Energy Processing Technologies explores
how we generate and store energy fromsources such as natural gas, oil, and solar,
and produce products such as electrical
power, fuels, and batteries.

Courses can include:• Chemical reactions and energy
generation• Fossil fuel conversion• Processing plant design• New and emerging energy sources (eg,hydrogen and ultraclean fuel).
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Knowledge of energy management will
prepare you to meet the increasing demandin industries, ranging from wind to solar tocarbon power generation. You will also be agreat source of expertise in environmental
effects and sustainable engineering
practice.
Some career pathways could include:• Power suppliers• Operations and site management• Renewable energy and sustainability• Energy analyst.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Energy
Processing Technologies:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

You’ll also learn about environmental issues
and moves towards sustainable engineeringand renewable energy.

What will my study involve?
• Practical lab work learning how to
improve various kinds of energy.
• Identifying opportunities to reduceenergy demand.
• Individual and group design andresearch projects.

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EnglishStudying literature opens up worlds andtimes beyond our experience, helping us
understand and reflect on our own history,
culture, society, and identity. English is acore skill for almost every form of study,
career, and daily life.

What will my study involve?
• Pick from a variety of courses to learn
how to analyse texts, write clearly andcreatively, debate and critique effectively,
and learn how literature adapts tocultural and historical influences.
• Chance to create your own fictionalor non-fictional works, from poetry tonovels to screen writing in a variety ofdifferent courses.
• Alongside courses on the novel, theatre,and 20th century literature, we alsooffer courses in fields such as children’s
literature, human-animal studies, andpopular fiction (including science fiction,
horror, and fantasy).

Courses
You will get to choose from a range of
topics each year of your degree, startingwith the basics of academic and/or creative
writing techniques, analysing themes andgenres, and exploring some of the greatest
literature works throughout history.
Courses can include:• Great Works• The Outsider• Creative Writing: Skills, Techniquesand Strategies• Shakespeare.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Reading, analysing, and critiquing skills
are useful in a huge range of occupations,
including journalism, law, communications,publications, and even digital spaces.
University studies may open the way
towards creating your own works andbecoming a published author.
Some career pathways could include:• Digital media and communications• Reporting• Publishing and editing• Advertising and content writing.
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Study English:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

English Language
This subject explores the history of the
English language. You will learn about
the sound and grammatical systems ofEnglish, how English changes over time,
geographical variations, and the social andcultural meaning behind our use of words
and ways we learn to communicate.

What will my study involve?
• Explore the structure, functions, andhistory of English language, with afocus on Aotearoa English and theinfamous Kiwi accent, Māori-English
phrases, and the psychology behind
how communication adapts indifferent settings.
• Interdisciplinary field of study thatbridges the sciences, the social sciences,and the humanities.
• Study English Language as a minor inmany bachelor’s degrees to develop yourcommunication and social language
skills on top of your other interests.

CoursesThis subject connects the science of
language learning and development withthe social construct and meaning behindwords, pronunciation, and evolution of
newly invented words.
Courses can include:• The English Language• Language and Society in New Zealandand Beyond

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• Language variation across space and time
• Phonetics: the sound of speech.
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Career opportunities
This subject is a good foundation for
any career which requires advanced
communication skills and a detailed
understanding of the English language,especially in international contexts.
Some career pathways could include:• English language teaching• Cultural or community support• Editing or publishing• Journalism.
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Study English Language
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Environmental
ChangeBecome a part of the solution to the biggest
issues we have ever faced by studying
Environmental Change. Explore how ourearth works, evolves, and adapts to humanactivity and extreme climate change.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about how different earthsystems react and repair from ongoingenvironmental issues, from eroding
landscapes to extinct species to extreme
weather events.

• Gain applied skills in observation anddata analysis from hands-on work at ourfield stations, and computer modelling —including work experience.
• Learn to merge mātauranga Māoriand scientific knowledge to broaden
your understanding and approach toenvironmental issues.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is accredited by theEnvironment Institute of Australia
and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

CoursesWithin the first year, you learn about earthsystems (ecosystems, biodiversity, andatmosphere) and how human activity
can disrupt or completely change these.
As you continue, your coursework will
include more complex data modelling,bioinformatics, and long-term global effects
of climate change.
Courses can include:• Antarctica and global change• Renewable energy, sustainability,
recycling, and ethical systems• Natural disasters• Biosecurity and contamination.
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Career opportunities
Your scientific knowledge will be especially
important in roles where you can help
inform society about the potential hazards
and consequences that will arise from
exploiting our natural resources.
Some career pathways could include:• Natural scientist• Government officer• Urban and environmental planner• Resource manager.
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Study Environmental Change:
As a Major• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours

Environmental
Contamination
Environmental Contamination is thescience of prevention and treatment ofcontaminants and invasive organisms in
our ecosystems. This major offers
practical learning in identifying
contaminants and their source, analysing
their impact and developing strategies toprevent further exposure.

What will my study involve?
• Investigate threats to our naturalenvironment, such as toxic
contamination in drinking water, pests
destroying our local habitats, andagricultural disease.
• Field studies, lab work, and work
experience throughout the degree, with amicroscopy facility and microbiology lab
on campus, and UC’s own field-stations
throughout Waitaha Canterbury.
• Learn to merge mātauranga Māoriand scientific knowledge to broaden
your understanding and approach toenvironmental issues.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is accredited by theEnvironment Institute of Australia
and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

Courses
You will be introduced to chemistry andbiology before going onto more advanced
courses like surface-earth science andcontaminants, including landforms,
glaciers, atmosphere, and freshwater.
Courses can include:• Sample collecting and lab preparation• Micro biology and chemistry• Soil, water, and air quality assessment• Toxicology.
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Career opportunities
Contamination risk is always high with
infrastructure, transportation, and natural
resource use. Your specialist knowledge inmicrobiology and contamination will beessential to help combat ongoing damage
to our natural world.

Some career pathways could include:• Border security• Infrastructure planner• Agricultural manager• Work safety inspector.
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Study Environmental
Contamination:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours

Environmental
Hazards andDisasters
Take this major and you will get theopportunity to analyse disasters likeearthquakes, floods, and volcanic activity to
reduce their risk and impact.
You will put into practice disastermanagement and response plans throughextensive field studies around
Te Waipounamu South Island.

What will my study involve?
• Examine the issues caused by sudden,
extreme changes to the environmentand communities.
• Through disaster case studies, lab, fieldstudies, and work experience, you willlearn to understand, process, and analyse
information relevant to an actual hazard
or disaster situation.
• Use modern tools like geospatial analysis
and GIS to map out disaster effects,
forecast data, and create response plans.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is accredited by theEnvironment Institute of Australia
and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

Courses
First-year courses introduce you to thefoundations of environmental science,statistics, and chemistry. In your second
year, you’ll examine earth science systems
that lead to hazards and learn strategies tominimise them.

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communities• Sustainable and ethical development.
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Career opportunities
Your studies will give you technical skills indata modelling and assessment, in addition
to understanding the science behinddisasters and hazards.
Some career pathways could include:• Crisis and emergency response• Urban resilience planning• Geospatial mapping• Government and policy.
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Study Environmental Hazards
and Disasters:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours

Environmental
Policy, Governanceand Social Justice
To make just and sustainable decisions
for the environment and our wellbeing,
we must learn to see how politics, social
behaviour, and business economics canboth cause and improve issues. Demand for
products and services can lead to problems
such as pollution, slave labour and workers’
rights, and Indigenous land disputes.
At UC, you will examine global
sustainability and social equity issues
and learn how to respond with actionablechange to communities and businesses.

What will my study involve?
• Connect your study to real-world
problems through field studies andan internship.
• Build upon UC’s sustainability goals
and use our local and international
connections with industry.

64• Courses include a range of areas likepolitical science and law, philosophy
and ethics, economics, social enterprise,sociology, and psychology so you canfollow your interests in particular issues.
• Engage with ideas of mātauranga
Māori (knowledge), Pacifichistory, decolonisation, and tino
rangatiratanga (authority).

Courses
All our first-year courses are designed to
introduce you to a variety of sustainability
and humanitarian concepts, including
political science, philosophy, health,and more.
Courses can include:• Systems and social change• Environmental politics and policy• Māori and Indigenous knowledge• Environmental science and natural
resource management.
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Career opportunities
A 2020 study found that 71% ofparticipating New Zealand sustainability
professionals experienced greater
sustainability resourcing in theirorganisation in the previous year.
Learning about sustainability from a policy
and social justice point of view teaches you
how to critically analyse systems and how
to enact social change that is inclusive ofother cultures, communities,
and businesses.
Some career pathways could include:• Policy and advisory• Non-profit sector• Marketing, communications, and events• Business operations management.
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Study Environmental Policy,
Governance and Social Justice:
As a Major• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability

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Environmental
Process Engineering
Environmental Process Engineering is ideal
for environmentally-minded engineers whowant to improve our planet by designingsystems that treat water, air, and soil.
Learn about sustainable practices,
environmental treatments, law andpolicies, and cultural issues surrounding
environmental treatment technologies.

What will my study involve?
• Study how engineering processes andtechnology affect our climate so you canfind innovative solutions to our world’s
environmental challenges.
• Gain communications and project
management skills to work with industry,
government, and local communities on
future engineering projects.
• Applied learning with individual andgroup design and research projects.

Courses
Courses will add an environmental focus
to your engineering studies, so you cananalyse different forms of industrial
pollution, chemical treatments, andother issues industries are facing. Your
Environmental Process Engineering courses
begin in the second year.
Courses can include:• Industrial water, air, and noise
pollution control• Biodegradable products• Engineering ethics• Treatment processes.
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Career opportunities
A minor in Environmental Process
Engineering will make you well suited tomonitor and minimise the impact society
has on natural resources and climatechange. This expertise is highly sought after
by engineering firms and local councils.
Some career pathways could include:• Conservation• Sustainable engineering consultancy• Food production• Wastewater treatment.
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Study Environmental
Process Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Environmental
Science‘The field work is great, and helps toteach actionable skills, develop a
deeper understanding of the topics,
and see the issues in person. My
lecturers are all very passionate,
which makes you want to actively
learn and take part, and my classmatesand clubmates all want to see theworld become a better place.’
Alice
Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Science and Geography
Environmental Science is the study ofthe natural world, its ecosystems, andour interactions with it. This knowledge
is particularly important today as
we focus more on water biosecurity,
sustainability, natural disasters, and global
climate change.

What will my study involve?
• UC operates field stations at Cass and
Kawatiri Westport where you will do fieldwork and research.
• Study Environmental Science inmany ways — either as Bachelor ofEnvironmental Science with Honours, amajor within the Bachelor of
Science, or as a minor within otherbachelor’s degrees.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is the only degree of its
kind in Aotearoa, and is accredited by
the Environment Institute of Australia
and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

Courses
First-year courses are introductory anddon’t require any previous study. However,previous study in biology, mathematics,
statistics, and chemistry will be useful.

Fieldwork and practical labs are a majorpart of your studies so you can work
directly with environmental issues around
Waitaha Canterbury.
Courses can include:• Natural resources management• Coastal cities• Global climate change• Agriculture and environmental issues.
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Career opportunities
Through your studies you will gain a strong
understanding of environmental science,and developing sustainable solutions toenvironmental issues, and how to build
resilient communities. You will also develop
skills in data analysis, environmental
psychology, risk assessment, casestudy analysis.
Some career pathways could include:• Government agencies• Research institutes• Consultancies• Biotechnology.
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Study Environmental Science:• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

European andEuropean
Union Studies‘European Studies is very
contemporary, so there is never adull moment.’
Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and Linguistics
with a minor in European and European
Union Studies, Master of European
Union Studies
With 27 member states and 500 million
people, the European Union (EU) is Aotearoa
New Zealand’s most significant bilateral
partner after Australia and China and is
one of the world’s leading political andtrading blocs. Europe provides an importantreference point to Aotearoa and the global
community in cultural, linguistic, andpolitical aspects.
Study in European and European Union
Studies will look into current events as wellas history, language, and culture that haveshaped Europe and the European Union.

What will my study involve?
• There are two main areas of study tochoose courses from: EU studies onmodern-day Europe, and cultures andlanguages of Europe.
• Choose from a broad range of topics
including political, economic, andsocial integration of modern-day andhistorical Europe.
• Get taught by members of the National
Centre of Research on Europe (NCRE),
Aotearoa New Zealand’s only research
centre devoted to study of Europe andthe EU.
• Opportunity to complete an internationalor virtual exchange with UC’s European
partner universities.

Courses
Learn about the different regions thatmake up Europe and the EU, its culturaland language diversity, and the politicallandscape from its creation through totoday. You will also be able to include
study in a European language as part ofthe degree, choosing from German, French,
Russian, or Spanish.

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Courses can include:• Global Europe• From Fiesta to Siesta: the magical cultureof the Spanish-speaking world• European novels and film adaptations• The Soviet Experiment and its aftermath.
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Career opportunities
Studying European and European Union
Studies will open up a wide range of careersin Aotearoa and abroad. Your skills andknowledge provide you with a uniqueperspective on Europe and the EU in various
industries, from politics to education
to humanities.
Some career pathways could include:• International trade consultancy• Foreign affairs• Communications• Policy analysis.
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Study European andEuropean Union Studies
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Film
‘Through a tip from a lecturer I
managed to become part ofWhitebait’s online community ofvideographers. I make fun little filmsof my travels.’
Buddy
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film
Explore the world of film through its history,
critical discussions, contemporary artists,
and technologies while developing yourown film portfolio.

What will my study involve?
• Studio work and group projects todevelop your skills as a filmmaker.
• Use on-campus lighting and greenscreen
stages, sound studios, editing suites,
and gain 24 hour access to the film
studio spaces.
• Take other courses of interest alongside
your Film studies, such as Psychology,
Music, and History.

Courses
After your first year introduces you to studiopractice and the broader fine arts industry,
your Film courses will take you through theprocess of developing and executing a film
project — writing, filming, location scouting,directing, editing, and more.
Courses can include:• Film studio projects• International cinema• Documentaries and ethical storytelling• New film technologies — cameras, editing
software, CGI, digital music.
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Career opportunities
Your works and experience throughout yourstudies explore both technical and nontechnical aspects of film, television, andother creative visual industries.
Some career pathways could include:• Film or TV directing• Producing• Cinematography• Screen writing.
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Study Film:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Fine Arts

Finance‘I think that the lecturers (particularlyin the Finance department) were thestandout feature for me at UC. They
were always helpful, friendly, andwilling to go out of their way for me.’
Dylan
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
Finance looks into future planning forbusinesses, investors, and more. Financeshapes the health of every economy, andwhile at UC you will gain the knowledge tomake the right financial decisions.

What will my study involve?
• During your studies you will look at three
key areas: corporate finance, financial
markets, and investments.
• Extra opportunities including casecompetitions, Chartered Financial
Analysts (CFA) exams, and Professional
Risk Manager (PRM) qualifications.
• Option to complete a practical internshipin a professional working environment
during your final year of studies.

CoursesYour first year of studies will introduce you
to the fundamentals of Finance, and buildfrom there.
Courses can include:• Investment and portfolio management• Financial theories and practice• Retirement and estate planning• Data modelling and forecasting.
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Career opportunities
Studying Finance will prepare you fora range of jobs in the financial andbusiness sectors, as well as any roles thatinvolve detailed knowledge of analysing
data, risk planning and management,
and accounting.

Some career pathways could include:• Financial advisor• Investment broker• Data analyst• Foreign exchange dealer.

What will my study involve?

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Courses

Study Finance:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce• Certificate in Science

FinancialEngineering‘I knew I wanted to study some form ofmathematics/statistics at university,and Financial Engineering allowed me
to tie in some Computer Science,
Finance, and Economics.’
NicholasBachelor of Science in Financial Engineeringand Statistics, Bachelor of Science with
Honours in Computational and Applied
Mathematical Sciences
Financial Engineering combines financial
and economic theory with computational
tools to design financial products,
portfolios, markets, and regulations.
UC offers the only Financial Engineering
programme in Aotearoa to help meetindustry demand and international growthin the field.

• Combine topics from economics, maths,
statistics, and engineering.
• Create financial models, market
simulations, and computer programmes.

First-year courses will give you thefoundations of Financial Engineering, withintroductory maths, computer science,
economics, and statistics.
Later courses go more in-depth on
financial software, business skills, andcalculating finances.
Courses can include:• Software development• Consumer behaviour• Financial markets• Probability modelling.
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Career opportunities
This degree will lead to flexible career
opportunities due to the technical skills
you will learn during your studies, including
problem-solving, programming, andcommunication. Financial Engineering
can lead to careers in the global financeindustry and other technical fields, such as
information technologies (IT).
Some career pathways could include:• Investment broker• Business analyst• Financial engineer• Risk manager.
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Study Financial Engineering:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Science
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Forest Engineering‘There are so many different parts of theindustry — I think a lot of people justassume that it’s only about cutting trees
down, which isn’t the case at all. There
are lots of changes happening right now
and there is a lot of scope to make ameaningful contribution to the industry.’
Abby
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Forest Engineering
Forest Engineering takes the technical fieldof engineering to the outdoors, where you
will help design, construct, and evaluate theoperational systems that make the forest
industry function.
UC is the only university in Australasia
offering this programme, with a focus
on design and build of forestry roads
and equipment, integration of newtechnology, ethics, and environmentally
sustainable practice.

What will my study involve?
• Internships, field trips, workshops,
and industry events to gain practicalwork experience.
• Your studies follow advancements in theindustry so you have the most current
knowledge when you graduate.
• International exchange opportunities
with the University of British Columbia in
Canada, and Virginia Polytechnic Instituteand State University in the USA.

Courses
After your first year in basic engineeringskills, your Forest Engineering degree
will focus on topics like geotechnicalengineering, forest infrastructure
management, harvest planning, andwood science.
Courses can include:• Marketing and international trade• Advanced wood products processing• Advanced geotechnical engineering• Engineering in developing communities.
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Courses

Forestry is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
most important exports. There aremany different roles as a forest
engineer with active, technical, andmanagement opportunities.

Courses in your first year of Forestry
Science will cover the importance ofand relationship we have with forests,
and introduce you to the global forestry
industry and its effects on our environment.

Some career pathways could include:• Harvest and roading
operations supervisor• Forest engineering management• Forest consulting• Regional Councils andGovernment advisory.

As you continue in the degree, youwill focus on forest economics, forest
engineering and harvesting, silviculture
and management of forest plantations,
geospatial science, wood science, andenvironmental forestry.

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Study Forest Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Courses can include:• Marketing and international trade• Tree breeding• Biosecurity risk management• Advanced wood products processing.
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Forestry Science‘I love the balance between theoreticaland hands-on practical work. Forestry
science combines science withmanagement, commerce, andtechnology, which are all aspects thatreally interest me.’Boris
Bachelor of Forestry Science
Forestry Science is all about learning how
to manage forest resources, conservation
and restoration ecology, and in policy andplanning areas.
UC is the only university in Australasia
offering this programme with a focus on
ethical and sustainable management ofplantation and native forests.

What will my study involve?
• A wide combination of courses, covering
the commercial forestry industry, andefforts in conservation and restorationof forests.
• Course work in and out of theclassroom with practical workshops,
labs, and fieldtrips to plantations andnative forests.
• Options for exchange programmes with
the University of British Columbia in
Canada, and Virginia Polytechnic Instituteand State University in the USA.

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Career opportunities
Forestry Science is a degree that is well
supported by employers in Aotearoa
because of the industry demand forforesters with sustainability, conservation,and commercial logistics experience.
Some career pathways could include:• Forest management• Forest consulting• Forest policy and planning• Sustainable land management.

• International and virtual exchange
programmes with multiple universities,
including IEP Aix and the Institute of
Political Studies in Paris.
• French can be taken with a range ofbachelor’s degrees, as well as in a
certificate or diploma in French with yourother studies.

Courses
No prior knowledge is needed to study
French at UC. First-year courses are
introductory lessons in French, withfurther study moving on to intermediate
and advanced-level French, and history
and culture.
Courses can include:• French culture — Europe, the Caribbean,
Africa, the Pacific, Canada• French literature and film
• World War history• The French Revolution.
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Career opportunities
French is spoken the world over, and yourknowledge will help with cross-cultural
relationship building and open you up tocareers all over the world.

Study Forestry Science:

Some career pathways could include:• International diplomacy• Trade and tourism• Public relations and journalism• International business.

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Study French

FrenchFrench is one of the truly international
languages and is useful in travel, culture,trade, science, and sport. With 29 countries
speaking French as an official language,
studying at UC will be a great addition to
your studies and will ensure you have theskills to work internationally.

What will my study involve?
• Become an expert in the French language,
as well as the history and culture ofFrench-speaking countries: France,
Belgium, Monaco, Canada, Congo,
Madagascar, and more across the globe.

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As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Freshwater
Freshwater is one of our most precious
resources, making up only 3% of water on
the earth’s surface. Studying Freshwaterat UC will involve theoretical and appliedskills to understand and develop water
treatment systems and infrastructure, andexploring the ethical and sustainable use of
freshwater resources.

What will my study involve?
• Study the journey of freshwater as it
travels from mountains to the sea, andthe effect it has on other ecologicalsystems along the way.
• Learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s
unique cultural history, legal policies, andrelationship with bodies of water andfreshwater resources.
• Practical labs, fieldtrips, and work
experience around Waitaha Canterbury —beaches, mountains, snow fields, forests,
and wetlands.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is accredited by theEnvironment Institute of Australia
and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

Courses
Courses for the Freshwater major begin inyour second year of studies, introducing
you to hydrological science and marine
life, and how we collect, process, anduse freshwater.
Courses can include:• Water quality assessments• Microorganisms• Groundwater engineering• Water resource conflicts.
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Career opportunities
Help ensure a sustainable future for thislimited resource with a range of freshwaterrelated professions — whether it be water
catchment, treatment, fisheries, or evendisaster and contamination management.
Some career pathways can include:• Environmental scientist• Field technician• Environmental planner• Resource management officer.
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Study Freshwater:
As a Major• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours

Geography‘I realised that Geography was my
ideal field of study as it is a broad fieldthat allowed me to combine myinterests in the environment,
technology, the outdoors, and theworld around me.’GeorgeBachelor of Science in Geography with anendorsement in Environmental Science,
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Geography
Geography is the study of humanbehaviour, the environment we live in,and the relationship between both. This
field combines arts and sciences to findinnovative solutions to our society’s mostpressing issues and debates, and thehuman response to these challenges, suchas climate change, poverty, sustainability,
health, and inequality.

What will my study involve?
• Explore different pathways in geography:
physical geography, human geography,
Geographic Information Systems(GIS), and resource and environmental
management.
• Practical workshops, labs, and fieldtrips
to examine geographical processes
outside of the classroom — including
urban mobility and planning.
• You will get the opportunity to undertake
research with community partners that
supports resilient environments andcommunities through research.

Courses can include:• Climate change — environmental andsocietal effects and responses• Physical processes from mountains to sea• Community and urban development• Geospatial science.
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Career opportunities
Geography is a distinctive field between
science and arts that also has links to law,sociology, engineering, computer science,and health sciences. Due to this diversity,
study in Geography will lead to a range ofcareer opportunities.
Some career pathways could include:• Climate or environmental consultant• Resource manager• Urban or transport planner• Geospatial scientist.
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Study Geography:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Science

Courses
Introductory level courses are offeredin your first year of Geography studies.
Further study will offer a variety ofcourses to choose from and deepen yourunderstanding of your specific interests.

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Geology‘UC is one of the top universities in
New Zealand to study Geology due tothe accessibility of locations directly
impacted by natural events and places
that have a rich history.’
Tessa
Bachelor of Science in Geology,
and Geography
Geology explores the earth building
processes of our planet, so that we canbest use natural resources, plan landdevelopments and infrastructure, andmonitor natural hazards such as volcanoes
and earthquakes.
With over 500 million years of geologicalhistory, Aotearoa is a rich and unique place
to study this earth science.

What will my study involve?
• Focus on climate change, natural
disasters, and other earth systems
affecting geological processes.
• Learn from our experts on earthquake
research, with opportunities to take partin real disaster response and observation.
• Complete practical lab and field work invarious stations across Te Waipounamu
South Island visiting real geologicalphenomena, such as earthquake
faultlines and volcanoes.

Courses
First-year courses give an introduction to
Geology science, from examining rocks tomountain formations. From your second
year onwards you will learn more advanced
practical techniques in collecting data, lab
analysis, field mapping, and observation at
real-world geological locations.
Courses can include:• Earth surfaces and changing landscapes• Geographical hazards• Mineral study• Geological technology — GIS, LiDAR,
and more.
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Career opportunities
Study in Geology offers a wide range ofwork environments and employment
opportunities across the globe, particularly
in areas of science and engineering
informing on old and new earth
developments.
Some career pathways can include:• Energy, mining, and petroleum industries• Government and Geotechnical planning• Conservation• Research and exploration.
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Study Geology:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

German‘I want to create helpful things like
MRI machines and artificial limbs.
Europeans are leaders in that area, so
I thought learning German would be agreat way to open up opportunities
over there.’ThomasBachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Mechatronics Engineering, Diploma in
Languages in German and Russian
German is spoken by 130 million people
all over the world. Through its authors,philosophers, composers, painters, andscientists, German-speaking Europe
has helped shaped history for the past
800 years.

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There are lots of opportunities to use thislanguage professionally, as Germany has
the 4th largest economy in the world
and is a key player in international tradeand relations.

What will my study involve?
• Become an expert in German language,
as well as in the history and cultureof German-speaking countries,
including Austria, Switzerland, Belgium,
and Liechtenstein.
• Access to exchange programmes with the
University of Konstanz and the University
of Freiburg.
• UC has the National Centre for Researchon Europe (NCRE), the only research
centre for the study of Europe and the EU
in Aotearoa.
• You can study German within a rangeof different bachelor’s degrees, or you
can also add a certificate or diploma
in German language alongside yourother studies.

Courses
No prior knowledge is needed to study
German at UC. You will start withelementary German in your first year, thenadvance from there.
If you know some German already, then you
may be given direct entry into second-year
German courses.
Courses can include:• European identity and culture• European Novels and film adaptations• Rise and fall of communism• World War history.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Knowing languages is highly sought after— it helps in cross-cultural relationshipbuilding, and helps you to pursue yourcareer interests around the world.
German language in particular is vitalto international areas such as science,engineering, business, history, and tourism.
Some career pathways could include:• Diplomatic and international relations• Tourism• Trade market• Research.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study German
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Global Societies
and Cultures
Through this specialisation you will learn toengage with ideas that have shaped today’s
world during the course of history andexamine Aotearoa New Zealand’s biculturalsociety in a global context.
Skills in a second language greatly increase
your competitiveness in the global job
market and serve as a gateway to culturalliteracy and cross-cultural awareness.

What will my study involve?
• Combination of language andcultural studies.
• A choice in courses based on yourspecific interests and industry you wish
to work in — history, literature, film, andlanguage.
• Opportunity to participate in a rangeof exchanges with UC’s international
exchange partners.

skills in your final year, and/or complete
historical, political, and cultural studies ona region of interest.
Courses can include:• Global film analysis• Modern and ancient history• Shaping culture through art• Māori culture and identity.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
This degree pathway can lead to a range ofcareers as global ambassadors in history,society, culture, and more. Your study
experiences will give you the knowledge towork in many industries in Aotearoa
and abroad.
Some career pathways could include:• Public sector• International education• Media and communications• Diplomatic and international relations.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Global Societies
and Cultures:
As a Specialisation:• Bachelor of Arts

In your first year, you will gain a broad
understanding of studio practice, withcritical and reflective thinking about thefine arts. From second year you will learn
technical and theoretical knowledge ofgraphic design.
Courses can include:• Typesetting and typography• Historical and contemporary graphic art• Design software and digital skills• Studio projects.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
A degree in Graphic Design prepares you fora creative industry with critical thinking,artistic and technical knowledge, and skills
transferable to a number of roles.
Some career pathways could include:• Graphic design• Illustrating• Design consulting• Marketing.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Graphic Design:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Fine Arts

Graphic Design‘Once I saw the School for myself I
knew I had to come here, I was blown
away by the facilities and the work I
saw being produced by other students.’
DanielBachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Learn foundations and techniques ofgraphic design, create a portfolio of
work that interests you, and participate
in workshops, projects, and community
art shows.

Courses

What will my study involve?

Courses in this specialisation are designed
to offer a range of experiences to develop
knowledge of the global industry throughculture and languages.

• Create graphic design pieces throughsmall, medium, and large-scalestudio projects.
• A close community of fine arts students,
with plenty of opportunities for gaining
work experience.
• Seminars by staff, students and visiting
professionals examining current issues ingraphic design.

In your first and second year, you arerequired to learn a language and you will
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71Health Education‘The Bachelor of Health Sciences hastaught me countless skills that I canapply to any walk of life, but more
specifically, those related to healthand wellbeing.’
Alice
Bachelor of Health Sciences in
Health Education
If you are interested in helping people andcommunities empower themselves, then
Health Education is for you. This subject
revolves around understanding population
health issues and learning how to teachpeople to adopt healthier lifestyles toenhance their health and wellbeing.

What will my study involve?
• Understand how to build people’s
health literacy.
• Develop a toolbox of teachingstrategies that can be used at personal,
interpersonal, and community level.
• Build confidence in presenting
and facilitation.
• In your final year, complete an internshipwhere you can apply what you’ve
learnt and start your Health Education
professional journey.

Courses
First-year courses are designed to give you
an introduction into Health Sciences andteach you the fundamental concepts thatwill be built on in the following years ofyour study.
Courses can include:• Sexuality education• Mental health and building resilience• Programme planning and facilitation• Health promotion throughphysical activity.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Your studies will equip you to work in
different areas of health-related institutions
and agencies such as community andpublic health, schools, Family Planning,
Mental Health Foundation, and more.

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Some career pathways could include:• Health promoter• Health Education teacher• Whānau support worker• Wellbeing coordinator.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects• You can minor in History in various
different bachelor’s degrees to add
historical knowledge to your studies.
• Opportunity to complete a practicalinternship in organisations includingarchiving, museum curatorship, eventsand social media management, andresearch projects.

Study Health Education:

Courses

As a Major:• Bachelor of Health Sciences

Our first-year History courses are designed
to introduce various aspects of history withbroad topics. Further study will allow for
more targeted learning of historical periods
and subjects depending on your interests.

As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Health Sciences• Diploma in Health Sciences

History‘I enjoy the wide range of courses thatare all on offer at UC; I’ve takencourses on New Zealand, American,
European, and Japanese history.’James
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History,
Master of Writing
History is at the heart of everything wedo and is much more than studying thepast — it gives you an insight into who weare as a society in the present, and gives
us the tools to make better decisions forthe future.
At UC, you will learn about different
eras of history and cultures around theworld, while also looking into our own
bicultural heritage.

What will my study involve?
• A choice in courses to fit your specificinterests whether that is revolutions,medieval history, religious beginnings,
empires, or criminology.

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Course can include:• Medieval Europe• Revolutions and Revolutionaries• Modern World History• Māori and Indigenous Development.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
A study in history teaches you a range ofskills that lead to careers involving analysis,
communication, creative thinking, research,and more.
Some career pathways could include:• Media and communications• Curatorship• Political relations, foreign affairs, policy• Iwi engagement and development.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study History:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Human Resource
Management‘I find it interesting learning how
effective HR practices can play a big
part in the success of an organisation,
in attracting, managing, and retaining
talented people.’
Matthew
Bachelor of Commerce in Human
Resource Management
Human Resource Management is about
attracting, developing, and managing staff;
and creating a workplace culture where
people are safe, engaged, and motivated togive their best.
At the heart of HRM is connecting withpeople and focusing on the employee
experience in order to get the most out ofan organisation’s talent.

What will my study involve?
• A wide range of topics including
leadership, communication, managing
change and innovation, learningand development, and performance
management.
• In your final year of study, you have theopportunity to complete an internshipproject where you are able to work invarious host organisations on a specifichuman resource challenge.
• You can study a minor in Human
Resource Management within a range ofdifferent bachelor’s degrees alongside
your other studies of choice.

Courses
First-year courses will introduce you
to the fundamentals of business andmanagement. Further study will include
courses that will build your human resource
management knowledge.
Courses can include:• Workplace behaviour• HR processes like recruitment,
performance management, and learningand development• Leading change and innovation• Employment relations.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities

CoursesYour studies will give you lots ofpractical skills like strategic planning,communication, research, and writing.
You will learn how to place the wellbeingof people in the context of variousorganisational challenges.

First-year courses will introduce you to
the fundamental issues society faces,with further study made up of coursesthat you are specifically interested infrom themes such as culture, health, andorganisational spaces.

Some career pathways could include:• Human resources advisor• Learning and development consultant• Recruitment advisor• People and culture coordinator.

Courses can include:• Violence In Society• Youth Realities• Human Behaviour and Human Systems• Gender, Crime and Social Theory.

canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Study Human
Resource Management:

Career opportunities

As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Human Services
Human Services is all about working withpeople to create a healthy life for thecommunity and make positive impacts in theworld. Human Services is one of the fastest
growing employment fields in the world
as it is incorporated in so many professions
including education, law enforcement, health,and more.

What will my study involve?
• Five different pathways within Human
Services, including healthy lifestyles,
crime and deviance, local and global
communities, workplaces, and youth.
• Opportunities to practice your researchskills and investigate topics from anangle that interests you.
• This subject can be studied alongside
many different degrees to strengthen
your human service and social awarenessin your studies.

The skills gained from Human Services will
suit any industry that involves compassion
for and working with people, such as
education, health, social support, policy,
and law enforcement.
Some career pathways could include:• Youth and community development• Law enforcement• Corrections and probation• Health.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Human Services:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate of Arts

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Humanitarian Work Indigenous
Knowledge andIf you are passionate about taking action to
Sustainable
protect life and health, and ensure respect forPartnerships
others, then this pathway is perfect for you.
Studying Humanitarian work at UC will give
you the skills to better the lives of others.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about important social issues, suchas poor education and poverty, and gain
the leadership skills to change things.
• Be part of UC’s student communitythat has gained worldwide reputation
for responding to crisis, disaster, andcivil emergencies — from earthquakes
to terrorism.
• Act now with social projects andinternships through the degree so you
can start making change while studying.

CoursesThe Humanitarian pathway focuseson learning about and responding toinequalities and how they affect people inrelation to their sexuality, gender, ethnicity,
education, and (dis-)ability.
Courses can include:• Identity and discrimination• Aotearoa human services• International relations• Culture, society, and ethics.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Coordinating change needs skills in
leadership, management, and engagement,
and your experiences from this degree will
prepare you well to act on these. Having
compassion for others is an ideal trait for
any career working with people.
Some career pathways could include:• Disaster response• Social welfare• Non-governmental organisations• Community representation.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Humanitarian Work:• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership• Certificate of Youth andCommunity Leadership

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Making a difference in our global
sustainability will need the lived
experiences of all cultures, building on
the diversity of our world views andhistories. Our efforts continue to recognise,
engage with, and respect Indigenous andlocal knowledge as critical to effective
problem‑solving.
This major is for those who want to learn
how to engage respectfully and effectively
with mana whenua and other Indigenous
communities to advance the aspirationsof local communities and the goals ofsustainability and wellbeing for all.

Career opportunities
Many industries seek out graduates withleadership skills and cultural awareness.
This major will teach you how to build
relationships and help communities,
regions, and businesses transform theircultural values and sustainable practices.
Some career pathways could include:• Government sectors• Advisory and project consultancy• Management• Communications andstakeholder engagement.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Indigenous Knowledge andSustainable Partnerships:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability

Be the next generation of kaitiaki and help
others to grow.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about Māori and Pasifika
relationships with natural resources, andcurrent issues in Aotearoa politics.
• Engage with local communities and iwi
through field studies and an internship.
• Customisable major so you can follow
your interests, such as activism, policy,
natural resource management, business,
economics, and health.
• Develop collaboration andleadership values, for example respect
and understanding of manaakitanga(hospitality) and whakawhānaungatanga(connections).

CoursesThis major will introduce you to a variety
of sustainability concepts, and includes
unique Indigenous knowledge, Aotearoa
history, and cultural and political science.
Courses can include:• Cultural activism• Māori and Indigenous development• Aotearoa politics and policy• Environmental science andresource management.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

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Industrial
Product Design‘Industrial Product Design has offered
me a range of opportunities, it’s aunique combination of design,
engineering, and marketing.’
Gursamrath
Bachelor of Product Design inIndustrial Product Design
Studying Industrial Product Design willteach you how to design and deliversuitable products that solve problems andgenerate consumer interest.
Smart phones, sports equipment, drones,
furniture, power tools, UX, and UI are all
examples of Industrial Product Design. Thissubject combines creative innovation withtechnical and business skills.

What will my study involve?
• Gain practical understanding of
the product design lifecycle — fromresearch and idea generation through toprototyping, testing, and delivery.
• Cross-disciplinary study including
engineering, physics, mathematics,
design, and science.
• Access to computer designing software
to test, visualise, and communicate
your ideas.

• Opportunities to enter in internationallyrecognised design competitions.

CoursesYour Industrial Product Design studies will
include a variety of courses from practicaldesign work to learning the physics andengineering behind creating successful
products.
Courses can include:• Consumer-focused product development,
testing, and evaluation• Portfolio creation and visualisation• Manufacturing methods andmaterials science• Industry projects, designing toclient briefs.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Studying Industrial Product Design will
give you the skills to work across various
industries due to the combination of
disciplines you participate in during yourstudies.
Some career pathways could include:• Industrial product designer• Design researcher• Entrepreneur — set up your own
company, generating your own productfor market innovation.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Industrial Product Design:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Product Design

IS is about how businesses use information
technology to become smarter, better,
faster, and achieve their strategic goals. By
providing access to information, IS enableorganisations to create value, provide
solutions to problems, and use technology
to innovate and to create
new opportunities.

What will my study involve?
• Develop Computer and Information
Systems knowledge to address practicalproblems of how to access information,
how to design, develop, and deliver IT
solutions, as well as how to manage IS
projects, personnel, and resources.
• Learn through internships, group projects,
lab work, and extracurricular activities.
• Flexible study options — you can takecourses like marketing, accounting,data science, software engineering,
management and entrepreneurship,
alongside information systems.
• Take part in business and entrepreneurial
projects and events and find support at
UC’s Te Pokapū Rakahinonga | UC Centre
for Entrepreneurship.

Courses
In addition to foundational commercecourses such as accounting, finance,
microeconomics, information systems andtechnology, management, and statistics,
you can choose foundational courses incomputer programming, computer science,or databases.
Courses can include:• Business systems analysis• Business intelligence and analytics• Web design and development• Information systems project management.

Information Systems canterbury.ac.nz/courses‘Information Systems is an exciting
and continually growing industry withmultiple directions for potential
career paths, especially right now here
in Christchurch.’Henry
Bachelor of Commerce inInformation Systems
Information systems and digital technology
play a major role in organisations and indelivering products and services. With
Information Systems (IS), we can change how
we work, communicate, and do business.

Career opportunities
Information Systems is one of the fastest
growing areas for study and employment.
It is on the long-term skill shortage list for
Aotearoa and there is also a global shortage.
Through your studies, in addition totechnical skills, you will learn workplaceskills like project management, process
management, governance and strategy,
communication, and problem-solving.
Some career pathways could include:• IT project manager• User experience (UX) designer• IS/IT consultant• Business intelligence/data analyst.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Information Systems:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social and Environmental
Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce

Innovation
Innovation is the key to successful businessand society, where coming up with new
ideas for improvement is a continuous goal.
Learn how to develop and commercialise
your business ideas into reality.

What will my study involve?
• Develop your entrepreneurial skills withstudies on the current global market andlatest technologies changing how we
do business.
• Group or individual projects
and internships with local andnational organisations.
• Set up your own business venture or
gain experience from industry experts
with Te Pokapū Rakahinonga | UC Centre
for Entrepreneurship.
• Include Innovation in several degree
options to customise your studies withbusiness ideas in particular industries.

Courses
Learn business foundations of managing
and financing in the first year, and thengo on to specialised courses in identifying
opportunities for change, learning how toexperiment with ideas, and making practicaland marketable results.

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Courses can include:• Competitive markets• Feasibility and forecasting• New technologies and tools for innovation• Practical project work.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
With your knowledge in generatingideas, a career in business, technology,
entertainment, product manufacturing,
community development, and government
are all possible with your Innovation degree.
These fields of employment are in constantneed for innovative thinkers.
Some career pathways could include:• Business consultant• Risk evaluator• Project management• Product designer.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Innovation:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce

What will my study involve?
• A combination of language, political,
and cultural studies.
• A choice in courses based on yourindividual and industry interests —history, politics, Māori culture, media andcommunications, and more.
• Opportunity to participate in a rangeof exchanges with UC’s international
exchange partners.

Courses
Courses of your choice in this specialisation
are designed to give you a range ofexperiences, to develop knowledge of local
and global industries.
In your first and second year, you will be
required to complete language courses,
with the opportunity to advance your skills
in your final year.
Courses can include:• Domestic and international history• Identity and ethnicity• Foreign policy• Political uprisings.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
This degree will build and develop
career pathways in foreign affairs andinternational relations in government
and non-government organisations. Skills
such as multicultural awareness andcommunication will make you employable
in Aotearoa and overseas.
Some career pathways could include:• Media and communications• Diplomatic and international relations• Public sector• Foreign policy.

International Affairs canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects
This specialisation combines foreign
language with social sciences tounderstand international relations andpolitical systems. Study in International
Affairs opens up your experiences beyond
Aotearoa while also examining our
bicultural society.

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Study International Affairs:
As a Specialisation:• Bachelor of Arts

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Business
In this subject, you will gain skills andconfidence to conduct business in a global,
multicultural economy.

What will my study involve?
• Develop cross-cultural business skills
with course options towards finance ormarketing, and options to learn
another language.
• Choose to go on an exchange with anoverseas university in your second year.
• Add an International Business minor
to your other subjects to prepare for aparticular industry that interests you.

CoursesStarting with the basics of end-to-end
business, your studies focus on international
economics, foreign exchange, trade markets,and global business strategy and operations.
You will also be able to complete language
courses with your degree.
Courses can include:• Overseas marketing and strategy• Tourism industry• Managing an international franchise• Regional trade agreements and politics.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Your practical knowledge of international
business prepares you for careers on a
global scale, whether working on business
relations between countries, launchinga new venture or product, managing a
multinational organisation, or providing
advice to expanding companies.
Some career pathways could include:• International business executive• Entrepreneur• Foreign sales representative• Trade consultant.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study International Business:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce

JapaneseJapan is one of the most influential nationsin the Asian-Pacific region — culturally,
economically, and diplomatically. The
nation plays an important role in Aotearoa
New Zealand’s economy and learning
Japanese will be a great asset to your studies.
A study in Japanese will involve more thanjust reading, writing, and speaking. It will
also involve learning the culture and theimpact it has on Aotearoa and the world.

What will my study involve?
• Become an expert in Japanese as well as
in history and culture with many cultural
courses that you can take along with yourlanguage courses.
• Exchange programmes with various
universities throughout Japan including
Bunkyo University and Kwansei
Gakuin University.
• Japanese can be studied alongside a
range of bachelor’s degrees, or you cancomplete a certificate or diploma inJapanese with other studies.

Courses
First-year courses are introductory level andare designed for those that have no priorknowledge to the language. Further courses
will go on to intermediate and advancedlevel Japanese studies.

Those with a high-level of Japanese
language proficiency may be given directentry into 200-level courses.
Courses can include:• Japanese identity and culture• Japanese film and literature• Art, architecture, and sculpture• History.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Knowing languages is a highly soughtafter skill. It helps with cross-cultural
relationships and allows you to pursue
a career in different parts of the world.
Many UC graduates have been granted
opportunities to continue their studies orcareers in Japan.
Some career pathways can include:• Interpreting and translation• Tourism• International relations• Education.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Japanese
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Journalism‘What’s cool about journalism is thatit’s essentially a license to ask
questions, meet different people, andexplore new places.’
Katie
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Journalism is more than reporting on
current events — it is the research andanalysis of ethical issues, audience needs,
technology, and more — all produced in a
fast-moving digital space. Journalism isessential to our everyday lives, and thisdegree will allow you to enter in this criticalwork force with the skills learned here
at UC.

What will my study involve?
• A strong emphasis on practical learningwith content creation for various
different media platforms and outlets.
• Opportunity to complete internships
in your final year of studies with local
newsrooms, print media, and othermedia industries.
• Flexibility to include various othersubjects alongside your journalism
studies depending on yourpersonal interests.

Courses
Courses are designed to give you a rangeof experiences and practice in all aspectsof Journalism including research, writing,interviewing, and analysis while applying
them to various digital outlets.
Journalism-specific courses begin inyour second year after completing broad
communications courses in your first year.
Courses can include:• Digital Media Production• Risk and Crisis Communication• Media Law for Journalists• News Production.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
The Journalism major can lead to a rangeof different careers due to the skills
that you learn during your studies, with
opportunities abroad because of the fastgrowing need for online media.

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Some career pathways could include:• Language technology development• Policy development• Data analysis• Teaching.

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Study Journalism:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Communication

Language, Brainand Behaviour
This specialisation is for those who areinterested in psychology and language,
and develops your understanding of how
these shape our behaviour, identity, culture,
and wellbeing.

What will my study involve?
• Hands-on testing in the lab to explore
how the brain works, using modern
computer labs designed for experiments
in human performance, human-robot
interactions, language cognition, social
behaviour, and more.
• Take courses from a wide variety ofsubjects to customise your study,
including psychology, social media,
anthropology, and other languages.

CoursesThroughout your study you will explore
neuropsychology, language learning, culturaldevelopment, and communicationof language.
Courses can include:• Accents, local sayings, and otherlanguage diversity• Lab experiments and psychological testing• Brain development over the lifespan• Communication devices.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
This specialisation will be of value toanyone wishing to continue on to areas
such as language research or teaching,
youth development, communication skills
training, or development of new
language technologies.

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Study Language, Brainand Behaviour
As a Specialisation• Bachelor of Arts

Career opportunities
As well as research and conservation workon Rome and the Ancient Mediterranean
culture and artefacts, having advanced
knowledge of Latin can be of use inindustries such as government, law,
medicine, and a variety of science fields.
Some career pathways could include:• Museums and galleries• Publishing or editing• Teaching• Archaeology.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Latin
Latin is one of the oldest languages in thewestern world, and many modern European
languages such as Italian, Spanish,Portuguese, French, and English share their
origins with this ancient language.
Studying Latin gives you an in-depth lookat Ancient Rome, whose politics and culture
have influenced the systems we use in themodern world today.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about the history and cultureof Ancient Rome through its original
language, epic poetry, letters, satire,and drama.
• Access to the Teece Museum of Classical
Antiquities which contains artefacts,
including inscriptions, of direct relevanceto the literary world of the Romans.
• Study courses at Te Matatiki Toi Ora | Arts
Centre campus, with free transportation
available between campuses.

Courses
The beginner Latin courses in the firstyear include reading Latin and grammar
studies. Advanced Latin courses in thelater years examine literary works anddocuments from Ancient Rome in their
original language.
Courses can include:• Great Latin authors, such as Vergil
and Cicero• Graffiti, inscriptions, and everyday Latin• Translation exercises• Latin and evolution through modern
European languages.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

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Study Latin• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Law‘Studying Law can take you far beyond
a court room or a firm.’
Briar
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science and History,
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
Studying Law at UC will involve looking atlegal systems, policies, cases, legal material,
as well as the wider social, political, andhistorical contexts in which our laws exist.
This degree will give you the ability to thinkcritically, and analyse facts and issues inorder to persuade by logical argument.

What will my study involve?
• Work on real issues and cases throughinternships and community work.
• Take part in mooting, debating,competitions, and other events.
• An important part of your studies will
be exploring biculturalism andIndigenous knowledge.

Courses
First-year Law courses introduce you to
the foundations of the legal system in
Aotearoa, analysis methods, and legal
writing and research. You will also takenon-law courses that interest you in yourfirst year.

Further study may involve more specialised
study including commercial law, Māori
land and resource law, criminal justice, andenvironmental law.

• Study a minor in Linguistics within arange of bachelor’s degrees so you can
add communication skills and knowledge
to other subjects.

Courses can include:• Legal Internship• Serious Financial Crime• Media Law• International Law.

Coursescanterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Through your studies you will learn skills
like critical and creative thinking, analysis,
writing, editing, and research. These skills
will get you ready to work in the legal
profession as well as in careers outside of
the courtroom.
Some career pathways could include:• Barrister/Solicitor• Local government• Media and communication• Public sector.
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Study Law:
• Bachelor of Laws

Linguistics‘Linguistics will cause you to look at
your language and appreciate it to newlevels, and it will also enable you tolearn how to understand and makesense of foreign languages without
having ever studied them previously.’
RachelBachelor of Arts in Anthropology,
Linguistics, and Japanese
Linguistics is the analysis of languages— from structure and how and why
languages change, to the way we learn
language and our unique way of speaking.
By understanding how language is apart of everything we do, you can better
understand how communication shapes
our identity, relationships, and way of life.

What will my study involve?
• Opportunity to learn from research
conducted here at UC.
• UC offers many language studies tocomplement Linguistics, such as te reo
Māori, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese.

In the first year, you will learn the basics ofEnglish language and Aotearoa New Zealandsociety, before going on to more advanced
analysis and research of language meaningand psychology. You will also complete atleast one course from a language other thanEnglish within your study.
Courses can include:• The English Language• Language and Society In New Zealandand Beyond• Phonetics• Grammatical Structure.
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Career opportunities
Because linguistics is a scientific fieldof study and involves other areas likehistory and culture, you gain an in-depth
understanding of language, how the brain
works, and the use of language in ourworld. You learn skills like analysis, research,innovative thinking, problem-solving, crosscultural skills, communication, and more.

Management
Management involves organising teams ofpeople and boosting business performance.
Explore how businesses function, and how
you can influence processes, resources, andworkers to get the best results.

What will my study involve?
• Study a range of topics and theories ofmanagement, including organisational
behaviour, how to lead others, manage
projects, and drive innovation.
• Consulting projects and internshipopportunities in the final year will place
you in real-world organisations to work
on challenges the organisation is facing.

CoursesStart your degree learning the basics
of management and the businessenvironment, developing leadership skills
to get your team towards the best longterm performance.
After your first-year courses, you are able tochoose from a range of courses dependingon the field you want to go towards
such as business strategy, corporate
ethics, international management, andimplementing sustainable practices.

Some career pathways could include:• Translation and interpreting• Marketing• Proofreading and editing• Language teaching.

Courses can include:• Business communication• Organisational behaviour• Managing change and innovation• Business culture and multiculturalism.

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Study Linguistics

Career opportunities

As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science

Managers are found in every kind ofindustry, working and coordinating
individuals and teams all the way to toplevel business positions.

As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Some career pathways could include:• Public relations executive• Business development manager• Human resources manager• Strategic analyst.

Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Sciencecanterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Management:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
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Māori andIndigenous HealthMāori andIndigenous Studies

The Māori and Indigenous Health major
combines Indigenous culture and practices
with health and social services. You willlearn the content and skills to support
community healthcare access and healthoutcomes, in a way that respects theirvalues and identities.

‘I have learnt about society, culture,professionalism, and gained insight
into how these will work together toprepare me for the workforce.’

What will my study involve?
• Explore different areas of Māori healthand wellbeing: Te Ao Tangata (engaging
with Māori communities), Te Ao Hauora(working with health professionals, suchas doctors and pharmacists), and Ngā
Ratonga Hauora (working with healthsystems and social services).
• Apply your study skills and support Māori
wellbeing directly within local services
through a third-year internship.

CoursesJessica
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services witha minor in Māori and Indigenous Studies,
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and
Learning (Primary)Māori and Indigenous Studies is abroad subject that explores the culture,knowledge, and philosophies of Māori andIndigenous peoples, and their economic,
political, and social experiences.
These studies are increasingly seen as
central to biculturalism in Aotearoa as wellas in our global multicultural society.

What will my study involve?

canterbury.ac.nz/courses• Study a range of historical andcontemporary issues that Indigenous
people face, such as their relationship toscience and politics, public services, andmaterial culture.
• Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous
Studies operates as a whānau on campus
to help you explore your heritage andidentity as an Aotearoa New Zealander.
• Take this subject as a minor in a wide
range of bachelor’s degrees so you can
combine your skills and knowledge fromother subjects with mātauranga Māori.

Career opportunities

CoursesYour learning and experiences willcontribute to health and social services
that are more effective and appropriate for
Aotearoa New Zealand communities overall.

Courses in this subject are open to
everyone, even if you have not experienced
Māori culture before. Topics will explore
everything from cultural practice, colonial
history, racism, and inequality, through toworld impact from media, sport, and music.

You will critically analyse current healthservices and policies with regards to how
they represent Māori, and learn how best to
encourage Māori to engage with these.
Courses can include:• Aotearoa health policies• Rongoā Māori traditional healing andpublic health science• Tino rangatiratanga in health systems• Māori and Pasifika health statistics.

Some career pathways could include:• Advocacy and welfare• Community health liaison• Health promotion• Policy analysis
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Study Māori andIndigenous Health:Courses can include:• Māori thought, beliefs, and practices• Aotearoa:
Introduction to New Zealand Society• Tuakiri: Culture and Identity• Science, Māori andIndigenous Knowledge.
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As a Major:• Bachelor of Health Sciences

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Career opportunities
Learning perspectives and history from
Indigenous peoples is considered an
important and rewarding skill to have,and is often looked for in employees,
particularly in countries like Aotearoa andUSA, as they have a strong Indigenous
presence.
Careers are opening in iwi and other Māoriorganisations, public health, research,teaching, government organisations, andthe wider community.
Some career pathways could include:• Policy analysis and advisory• Community development• Curator and collection management• Training and professional development.
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Study Māori and Indigenous Studies
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Marketing‘Marketing is such a universal degree,
and it can take you in so many
directions. It has given me so many
more skills than just “marketing”. It
helps to build a well-roundedcharacter by improving skills
including public speaking, writing andcommunication, and professionalism.’Charlotte
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing,and FinanceMarketing goes beyond advertising andsales pitches — it analyses customer needs
to design and produce goods or services thatmatch buyer expectations, or even convinces
them to change their buying habits.
UC’s Marketing degree is focused onbuilding your practical skills and includes
real-world marketing opportunities.

What will my study involve?
• Learn a wide range of skills, such as
advertising products, digital marketing,understanding consumer behaviour, andcustomer experience.
• Internships and practical projects taken
as part of your studies count towards
your degree and help enhance your workready skills.
• Opportunities to get involved inannual UC-wide competitions, such as
inter-university business challenges,
entré for young entrepreneurs, and Te
Pokapū Rakahinonga | UC Centre for
Entrepreneurship that connects you withlocal businesses.
• Add Marketing study to many of UC’s
degrees to learn about customer trends
and experiences specific to yourbusiness interests.

Courses
The first-year course teaches you thebasics of marketing theories and concepts.
Further study can include courses thatcover everything in creating and analysing
marketing for different uses.
Courses can include:• Customer experience• Digital marketing• Tourism, hospitality, and events marketing• Consumer behaviour andmarketing research.

Career opportunities
A degree in Marketing prepares you fora career in various different industries
or professions that value creative
communicators, analytical thinkers,
and individuals driven by people andclients. With businesses and technologies
constantly evolving, a Marketing graduate
will always be sought after.
Some career pathways could include:• Content creator• Advertising consultant• Market trends analyst• Events management.
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Study Marketing:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Commerce

Mātauranga Māori
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā.
E ngākaunui ana koe ki te reo Māori me ōnatikanga? E ngākaunui ana hoki, ki te poipoi
i ā tamariki/mokopuna hei rangatira mōāpōpō? Ki te pērā, pānui mai.
Do you have a love for te reo Māori me
ōna tikanga? Do you have a passion for
empowering our tamariki/mokopuna to be
tomorrow’s leaders? If you’ve answered yes
to these pātai, keep reading.
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha is offeringa ground-breaking new Initial Teacher
Education qualification which prioritises te
reo Māori me ōna tikanga, and is foundedon mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge),
Māori philosophies, and values. All courses

are imbued with Māori knowledge andpedagogies to prepare kaiako for teachingin the early childhood or primary teaching
sector with mātauranga Māori competence.
The two main curricula that guide the
Mātauranga Māori Pounamu are Te Whāriki
and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa informedby the mātā pono of Te Aho Matua. The
endorsement is guided by Te Maramatakaensuring traditional knowledge systems areat its core.
The Mātauranga Māori Initial Teacher
Education pathway will equip you to workin whare kōhungahunga (early childhood)
and/or kura tuatahi (primary) settingsworking at level 2 (51–80% te reo Māori
immersion) or higher. A graduate of the
Mātauranga Māori programme will also
have the ability to work in English medium
educational settings, where knowledgeof te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, bicultural
practice, and culturally empoweringpedagogies are valued as a means to
support child development.

He aha ngā hua?
• Learn in a bilingual, bicultural, whānaustyle atmosphere. This qualification is
open to all who have a commitment todeveloping competence in te reo Māorime ōna tikanga. By the third year of thedegree, the delivery is level 1 (81+% te reo
Māori immersion).
• This is a mixed method style of delivery
with content being available online,
therefore there is the ability to learn fromanywhere. Kanohi ki te kanohi (face toface) delivery will also be included in the
programme through scheduled blockwānanga each year and one noho maraeeach year.
• Professional Practice Exploration
experiences occur in wharekōhungahunga (early childhood centres)
and kura in kaupapa Māori settings
throughout your degree.

Ngā akoranga
The Mātauranga Māori endorsement
is a part of an undergraduate teachingqualification taught in the Kāi Tahu takiwā.
The programme will be initially deliveredbilingually and later in a fully immersive
te reo Māori environment to strengthen
competence and confidence to teach in andthrough te reo Māori and embed tikanga
and mātauranga Māori in daily practice.

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may either have some courses recognised
at entry, therefore fast tracking your degree.
Or you may choose to take advanced tereo Māori me ōna tikanga courses that will
be taught in Summer school, essentiallyallowing you to complete your degree
before 3 years.
UC offers introductory te reo courses overthe summer months, before starting yourdegree, for those that need a stronger
foundation to the language.
Courses can include:• Te reo Māori, tikanga Māori andmātauranga Māori including
Te Maramataka• Māori perspectives of wellbeing including
all dimensions; tinana, wairua, hinengaro,
whānau and whakapapa• How to notice, celebrate, and support
the unique skills and strengths of ourtamariki/mokopuna• Professional Practice Exploration
experiences in kura andwhare kōhungahunga.
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Career opportunities
Kaiako with skills in te reo Māori andmātauranga Māori are highly valued in
Aotearoa as we continue to strengthen
authentic bicultural practices andinclusivity education. Kaiako thathave learnt in a uniquely bilingual andbicultural programme will be sought
after internationally, due to their strong
culturally responsive underpinnings andunderstanding of Indigenous teachings.
Strong bicultural knowledge is a great
background for work in educational
policies, support services, and otherfields that involve working with and foryoung people.
Some career pathways could include:• Kaiako (teacher)• Māori education and language
consultant• Education Policy• Community work.
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Study Mātauranga Māori:• Ako: Bachelor of Teachingand Learning

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Mathematics‘I have fun learning the ways in which
numbers can represent the real world.’
Quynh
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics,
and Economics
Mathematics is at the forefront ofbreakthroughs in science, technology, andfinance. It has been around for over 4,000
years and is still an innovative subject
with new ideas, techniques, and theories
constantly being created, tested,and explored.
Being a mathematician puts you one stepahead in preparing for the technologicaladvances of the coming generation.

What will my study involve?
• Study topics such as pure and appliedmathematics, modern mathematicaltheories, key uses, and breakthroughs inmathematical history.
• A wide range of mathematics courses
to customise your study and gain skills
towards particular career paths.
• Research projects — within UC, and inconnection with industry.

Courses
First-year courses cover the basics ofadvanced mathematics such as calculus
and linear algebra, with later courses
offering a wide range of topics to choose
from, including mathematical philosophy,
history, and culture.
We offer introductory maths courses for
those who don’t have a strong backgroundin maths or statistics.
Courses can include:• Mathematical modelling• Dynamic and non-linear systems• Computational mathematics• Cryptography and coding theory.
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Career opportunities
Because maths is used almost everywhere,a Mathematics degree will open up manydifferent career options. Roles in information
technologies, finance, business, scientificresearch, law, teaching, and other fields will
make the most of your logical reasoning skills.

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Some career pathways could include:• Technology and product design• Research mathematician• Actuary• Fraud investigator.
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Study Mathematics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Science

MechanicalEngineering‘I get to learn about a novel concept
one day in a lecture and then the next
be able to see it with my own eyesin action.’
Jack
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers design and develop
everything that moves or has moving
parts — from airplanes to wind turbines
to dishwashers.

What will my study involve?
• Practical courses designing,building, testing, and maintaining
mechanical systems.
• Take part in a variety of Research andDevelopment (R&D) projects withindustry sponsors, ranging fromindustrial design manufacturing,biomedical applications, and Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

• Check out clubs like UC Motorsportand Motosoc if you are interested
in mechanics.

Courses
From your second year, you will learn
how to design parts or whole mechanicalsystems for different purposes, with later
course options to study systems thatinterest you, for example robotics, energy
systems, controls, and more.
Courses can include:• Computer-aided design (CAD)• Movement design — aerodynamics, tyre
design, traction, suspension, etc• Mechanical system design• Materials science and reliability.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Mechanical engineers meet the challengesof our changing world by applying
creativity, scientific knowledge, andengineering skills to find solutions totechnical problems.
Your experiences will work well in a huge
number of industries, from medical tobuilding to transport to power generation.
Some career pathways could include:• Quality and test engineering• Machine operations and safety• Product manufacturing and design• Engineering consultancy.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Mechanical Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Mechatronics
Engineering‘It’s been very hands on and I’ve donesome really creative design projects.
It’s great to wire up the circuits andsee everything happen.’
ThomasBachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Mechatronics Engineering

Some career pathways could include:• Software engineering• Machine manufacturing and testing• Industrial product design• Smart technologies.
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Study Mechatronics Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Mechatronics Engineering combines
sensors, software, electronics, andmechanical motors to create innovative
new devices.

Media andCommunication

Almost every system you see and use daily— smartphones, cars, air conditioning units— use a mechatronics system to operateand solve tasks on their own.

‘The courses in Media andCommunication explore manydifferent areas of media (such as mass
media, journalism, new media,
and advertisement).’

What will my study involve?
• Project-based programme, with handson skills development and robotics
laboratories throughout the degree.
• Final-year project work includes realworld research with UC’s industry
partners, including commercial andindustrial design.
• Participate in mechatronics research workthrough summer internships.

Courses
From your second year, courses will cover thebasics of creating automated mechatronics
systems, with advanced courses looking into
designing and patenting products and newer
technologies in the field such as micro andnano-electrical systems.

Kairi
Bachelor of Arts in Media andCommunication with a minor in
Cinema Studies
Communication shapes the world welive in — whether by media professionals,
large organisations, or individuals. By
studying Media and Communication, youwill learn how to analyse and produce
communications and media, and how otherpeople understand it within their own
social worlds.

What will my study involve?

canterbury.ac.nz/courses• Explore how media builds community,
reinforces norms or drives social change,and how consumption of media affects
culture, politics, and behaviour.
• Individual and group projects on multiple
platforms — digital, television, podcasts,
and more.
• Create relationships with professional
media guest speakers from industry andbenefit from presentations and seminars
from guest lecturers from around the world.

Career opportunities

Courses

A Mechatronics Engineering degree
can open up careers in a wide range ofindustries, including robotics, aerospace,chemical, gaming, internet and computers,
defence, automotive, and manufacturing.

In your first year, you will learn the basics
of media and our society, including new
forms of communication such as the digitaland social media space. Further study can
include practical internships invarious industries.

Courses can include:• Robotics• Autonomous systems (eg, Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles (UAV))• Machine electronics and motion controls• Product design.

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Career opportunities
Media and Communication prepares you
for a career in a communication industry or
any profession that values communication
with people and clients, from the news
media to marketing to government.
Some career pathways could include:• Communications and public relations• Social media and digital marketing• Web and app design• Journalism.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Media and Communication
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Bachelor of Communication

Medicinal
Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry explores the designand creation of new medicinal drugs for thetreatment and prevention of illnesses.
This major will take you through theentire lifecycle of creating medicines, fromdiscovering and isolating medicinal agentswithin natural and synthetic sources,
through to clinical trials, sustainableproduction, patents, and sales.

What will my study involve?
• Study how drugs affect the body, synthetic
and organic chemistry, and about the
global pharmaceutical industry.
• Practical lab courses synthesisingand testing drugs, including an
introduction to intellectual property (IP)for designing and patenting your own
medicinal products.
• Opportunities to be involved in UC’s
research in medicinal chemistry, withcurrent research interests focused on
the discovery of bioactive molecules fortherapies and therapeutic agents.
• UC’s programme has a unique focus
on the bioactivity of Aotearoa and
Polynesian flora and fauna, traditionalrongoā Māori medicines, andhealthcare issues specific to our
bicultural community.

Courses
Good grades in high school chemistry
are required for entry into this subject.
However, we offer introductory chemistrycourses for those who don’t have a strong
background from secondary school.
Courses introduce you to chemical
structures, processes, and their effects on
the body, and go on to projects designingand testing your own medicines.
Courses can include:• Cellular biochemistry• Human biology• Clinical trials• Drug discovery and development.
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Career opportunities
There is a high demand for more medicinal
chemists to create life-changing medicines.
As well as practical skills in pharmaceutics
and microbiology, your non-laboratory
skills in project management, scientificcommunications, and marketing will
prepare you for roles in both the scienceand business side of creating medicines.
Some career pathways could include:• Biomedical laboratories• Pharmaceutical manufacturing• Commercial drug marketing• Drug regulatory authorities.
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Study Medicinal Chemistry:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Science
Other pathways• Certificate in ScienceMusic
The music industry has changed a lot in thelast 30 years with the explosion of digitaltechnology and changes in society andculture. This has opened up new areas formusic professionals, alongside teaching,conducting, leadership, and performing.
At UC, we have a number of ways you canfollow your interest in Music. Choose fromfour specialised majors as part of a Bachelorof Music, take courses towards a majoror minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts, or
study music as a minor in a wide range ofother degrees.

What will my study involve?
• With a Bachelor of Music you canmajor or double major in Composition,
Performance, Music Studies, or Creative
Music Technologies.
• Choose from a large range of courses in
performance, composition, digital music,
world music, music history, musicianshipand music theory, and community music.
• Enjoy the unique learning spaces in ourArts Centre location.
• Connect with the community throughinternships, performances, andcollaborative projects.

Courses
Most Music courses are available without
any prior experience. Entry to all first-year
Performance courses is by application and
an audition.
Music courses in your first year will
introduce you to the basics of musicterminology, including reading, writing, andperforming songs, and a first look at the
global music industry.
Courses can include:• Song writing• Musical culture and performing arts
• Audio and recording technologies• Performing music through singing
or instrument.
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Career opportunities
The wide range of courses you take during
your degree will set you up with skills toperform, create, and critically engage withmusic and the music industry.
Some career pathways could include:• Orchestras, choirs, and opera houses• Festival management• Journalism and radio• Digital production.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Music:• Bachelor of MusicAs a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Music Studies
Music is an essential part of all cultures
globally. A degree in Music Studies allows
you to investigate music from social,political, and community perspectives,
examining the role and importance ofmusic now and through history. It alsooffers the opportunity to investigate music
analytically and in-depth.

What will my study involve?
• You will learn about topics such as
popular music, musical philosophy,
music of the world, musical heritageof the western world, and music in
the community.
• Opportunities to take part in internships
and collaborative projects throughout
your studies.

Courses
First year Music Studies is designed togive you a range of courses that you canchoose from depending on your interests.
Courses range from game audio production
to orchestra arrangements, to Kapa Haka
performances, and more.
Courses can include:• Musical technologies• Composition and song writing• World music• Acoustics and recording.

Natural Resources
Engineering‘I want to encourage people to think
about how their day-to-day choices
affect the environment, and try to havea small footprint on the earth.’
Alise
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Natural Resources Engineering
Sustainability is the focus of Natural
Resources engineers — that means
protecting, improving, and maintaining
natural resources such as soil, water, andthe atmosphere. This involves renewableenergy, regenerative agriculture, and carbon
positive cities.
Natural Resources engineers work alongsidecommunities and mana whenua to create
solutions for complex and large-scale crises
like climate change, housing, and poverty.

What will my study involve?
• Gain experience in understanding
and re-imagining sustainableengineering practices.
• Benefit from world-class, high-techlaboratories on campus, and mentorship
opportunities with experts in thisdeveloping field.
• Fun and engaging programmes, involving
field trips and camps.

canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Courses

Career opportunities

You will choose courses towards yourNatural Resources Engineering major fromsecond year.

Music Studies can teach you technical skills
in music alongside necessary skills such ascommunication, project management, andleadership opening you up to a wide varietyof career options.
Career pathways could include:• Festival planning• Arts administration• Journalism• Music teaching.
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Study Music Studies:
As a Major• Bachelor of Music

Courses can include:• Climate change• Sustainable urban design• Ecological engineering• Renewable energy.
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Career opportunities
Natural Resources engineers are highly
sought after and there are plenty of exciting
careers including research and academic
opportunities in Aotearoa and globally.

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Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Nutrition
Good nutrition is important to maintaineveryday wellbeing and to reach peaksporting performance.
During your studies, you will learn how
to educate and work with individuals
and teams to meet nutritional goals, andprescribe both health and sport specificstrength and conditioning programmes.

What will my study involve?
• Build links with sport clubs and similarorganisations through internships.
• Identify recommended nutritional
practices for athletes, recreational
exercisers, and groups with specificnutritional needs.
• Learn the effect of nutritional
supplements on sporting performance.

Career opportunities
Professional knowledge of healthy eating,nutrient timing, and the appropriate use ofnutritional supplements will enable you topursue a rewarding career helping otherswith their health and wellbeing goals, andto achieve their best athletic performance.
Some career pathways could include:• Fitness or Strength andConditioning coach• Nutritional advisor/Nutritionist• Health advisor and educator• Corporate wellness consultant.
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Study Nutrition:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Sport Coaching

Courses
Courses will introduce you to benefitsof nutrition on performance, general
wellbeing, and rehabilitation.
Courses can include:• Nutrition prescription• Sports supplements andmedicine science• Recovery monitoring• Advanced strength andconditioning practices.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Operations andSupply Chain
Management‘My studies helped me better
understand the overall picture andwhy my job is important as part of theprocess. It has taught me time
management, organisation, efficiency,
and accuracy are key, as well as
adaptability and forward thinking inthe supply chain context.’
Tanisha (Ngāti Raukawa)
Bachelor of Commerce in Operations andSupply Chain Management, Strategy and
Entrepreneurship, and Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
involves bringing together organisational
resources (people, money, materials, andbuildings) for the production of goods
or services. Fundamentally, supply chain
management is about matching the supplyof resources and goods with the demandsof the marketplace.
Operations and supply chain managers
make sure the processes are smooth,efficient, and sustainable, and are always
thinking of ways to make improvements.

What will my study involve?
• Courses focus on issues such as
operations strategy, performance
management, procurement anddistribution, product and process design,
and inventory management.
• Investigate answers to questions suchas: how do you make sure that people,
money, materials, and buildings are usedefficiently across the whole organisation?
How can we ensure that our organisation
is successful in achieving its goals?

Courses
First year will cover a range of management,
economics, accounting, and information
systems courses.
Courses can include:• Management decision making• Supply chain management• Strategic operations• Micro and macroeconomics.
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Career opportunities
You will learn to focus on the detailsof the process and use skills like crosscommunication, collaboration, time
management, innovating thinking, andfuture planning to create an end result.
With these skills, you will be able to takeon a wide range of roles from logistics torisk management.
Career pathways can include:• Operations management• Production and distribution• Risk forecasting• Procurement analysis.
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Study Operations and Supply
Chain Management:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Pacific Studies
There are many unique cultures that makeup the Pacific region — a communityof explorers with strong traditions andidentity. You will navigate through thehistory of the Pacific Ocean, and beyond
into modern day issues of politics, climatechange, and economic relations
between the islands, Aotearoa, and theAsia-Pacific region.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about the history of the
Pacific, the unique cultures that makeup the region, and the politics of its
surrounding nations.

• Examine Pasifika artefacts with UC’s Te
Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown
Macmillan Brown Library, containing
original works dating from the 18th
century including art, literature,and photographs.

Courses
These courses introduce you to all aspectsof Pasifika culture, from navigating
the Pacific through to relations withneighbouring nations and foreign policies.
Courses can include:• Polynesian migration, myth, and culture• Colonisation• Pacific identity throughout history• Politics within the Asia-Pacific.
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Career opportunities
The Pacific region is continuing to growits international participation and cultural
influence, in a time known as ‘the century
of the Pacific’. Aotearoa has strengthening
connections with the Pacific islands andour political and multicultural identity isalso changing as a result, so there are manydifferent careers this study can lead you to.
Some career pathways could include:• Community development• International relations• Archive curation and conservation• Education.
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Study Pacific Studies
Cannot be studied as a major or minor,
but you can take these courses as partof any degree.

Painting
Painting studies explores a range oftechniques through different styles,
tools, and practice, both traditional andcontemporary. You will discover different
materials and learn about the role emotion
and meaning plays for both the painter andthe viewer.

What will my study involve?
• Create a body of work and reflect criticallyon the development of your own style.
• Enjoy 24-hour access to your own
personal studio space from second year.
• Work in purpose-built studios,workrooms, darkrooms, and computerlabs, and have access to technician
workshops and the Ilam Campus Gallery.

Courses
The first year of the degree introduces you
to studio practice and critical thinking offine arts. Courses towards the Painting
major begin in your second year, and allow
you to develop your painting techniquewith many self-directed projects.
Courses can include:• Practice and theory of painting• Art criticism• Art and revolution• Contemporary art.
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Career opportunities
You will learn skills beyond the practicalprocesses of painting. Gain critical analysis,
teamwork, communication, and organisational
skills that will help you in your future career.
Some career pathways could include:• Professional Artist• Art conservation• Art consulting• Art gallery management.
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Study Painting:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Fine Arts

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creative ideas and expressive skills throughall styles of music. With rapid growthand cultural shifts in the music industry,
professional artists need the skills to beflexible and adaptive performers.
Developing your musical abilities at UC
is a unique opportunity to learn fromprofessionals and connect with othermusicians and the local arts scene.

What will my study involve?
• Learn through individual lessons andgroup classes in a wide range of musicalinstruments and voice.
• Take advantage of opportunities to joinlarge and small ensembles and the UC
Chamber Choir, Consortia.
• You will have plenty of opportunities
to perform publicly, with 100+ concerts
hosted on campus each year.

CoursesYour first year will teach you essential
skills such as sight-reading music andunderstanding rhythm and tempo, as well
as working with an accompaniment and insmall or large groups. You will also develop
in-depth technical and performanceknowledge for your specific instrument
or voice.
Courses can include:• Performance• Chamber choir• Ensemble• Art of accompaniment.
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Career opportunities
People with strong musical talents arealways highly sought after by event
organisers and arts businesses.
Some career pathways could include:• Choirs and orchestras• Musical theatre• Music therapy• Event management.

Study Performance:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Music

Performance
Analysis
Performance Analysis examines sport andathletic activity to help forecast future
results.
Learn to use a range of modern
equipment, tracking tools, and software
to analyse data and create a game plan forcoaches and athletes.

What will my study involve?
• Gather data and identify patterns tounderstand the strengths of your athlete
or team as well as competitors.
• Complete internationallyrecognised performance analysis
software accreditation.
• Opportunity for an internship working
in a professional sporting organisation
conducting performance analysis tasks,
learning about management structures,organising events, and participating inother activities.
• Study a minor in Performance Analysis
in a wide range of bachelor’s degrees
to complement your studies or explore
sports theory for your own enjoyment.

Courses
Courses cover a wide range of subjects
that will introduce you to sport theories
and techniques, athlete health, bodyfunctions and movement, and datacollection and analysis.
Courses can include:• Sport psychology• Biomechanics and tactical movement• Anatomy and physiology• Practical coaching placements.
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Career opportunities
You will gain a strong grounding in highly
valued skills in the workforce, including
leadership, communication, project
management, and teamwork.
Some career pathways could include:• Performance analyst• Sport scientist• Personal trainer• Data analyst.
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Study Performance Analysis:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Sport Coaching
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Sport Coaching

Philosophy‘I’ve found the writing style you learn
in Philosophy suits policy well.’
Matthew
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy andStatistics, Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Philosophy teaches you how to thinkrationally and carefully about complex
questions such as: are killer drones
immoral? What about genetic
engineering? Should rich countries give
substantially more in overseas aid? Is time
travel possible?
These skills are of real value in theworkplace and help in other study areas byencouraging you to look at a problem fromall angles and find out-of-the-box solutions.

What will my study involve?
• You can choose to specialise in areas suchas ethics, bioethics, philosophy of scienceand technology, cognitive science andthe mind, artificial intelligence, language,
and more.
• There are specialised courses on
famous figures such as Plato, Descartes,
Wittgenstein, and Turing.
• Choose to add an internship to yourstudy, gain work experience, meetpotential employers, and build your CV.
• Study Philosophy as a major or minor
alongside several degrees.

Courses
First-year courses cover a broad range of
topics to get you thinking critically about
the world we live in.
Courses can include:• Science: Good, Bad, and Bogus• Philosophy and Human Nature• Ethics Today• God, Mind, and Freedom.
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Career opportunities
The intellectual skills that Philosophy
teaches leads to success in many different
careers. Many sectors increasingly require
people who can think independently
and creatively, write clearly, apply
logic, solve abstract problems, andcommunicate precisely.
Career pathways can include:• Environmental advisory• Ethics and policy• Video game design• Research management.
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Study Philosophy:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Science

Philosophy, Politics
and Economics

Courses can include:• Global economy• Humanitarian politics and justice• International trade policies• Black markets and international policing.
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Career opportunities
This study provides you with vital skills formany national and international politicalinstitutions that make decisions about
our world economy, from energy supply toimported goods to sustainability.
Some career pathways could include:• Non-profit organisations and charities• Policy advisory• Parliament• City councils.
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Study Philosophy, Politics andEconomics:
As a Specialisation• Bachelor of Arts

If you like to think about the problems
and complexities of society, then consider
this combination of subjects to develop amultidimensional way of seeing things.

Photography

You will learn about political institutions
and economic systems, while exploring
philosophical fundamentals of ethics andtechnology, and their impact on individuals
and the wider public.

Studies in Photography explore
photography as a device for communicating
information, ideas, and personal insights,
and introduce you to the basic materials
and processes of photographic practice.

What will my study involve?

What will my study involve?

• Pick from a variety of courses andcustomise your study, with examples
such as political parties and elections,environmental policy, humanitarian
intervention, science and technology
policy, and international security andinternational relations.
• Complete an internship or practicalproject in your final year reflecting yourspecific interest topics.

• Explore photographic techniques, andcreate your own body of work.
• From second year, you will have accessto your own personal 24-hour accessstudio space.
• Use darkrooms, computer labs,
workshops, and the Ilam Campus Gallery.

Courses
Each year of the degree, you will be able
to choose your study focus based on yourinterests in politics and justice, ethics andmorality, and economic systems.

Courses
First year courses will teach you the basics
of studio practice and fine arts. In thesecond year, you will move onto examining
different devices, materials, techniques, andhistorical influences.

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Courses can include:• Exercise physiology theory and practice• Nutrition programme development• Injury prevention, treatment,
and management• Anatomy science.

Career opportunities
Studies in photography give you uniqueabilities in communicating information,
finding details, and working with a range of
people, technologies, and projects.
Some career pathways could include:• Photography• Art gallery management• Photojournalism• Documentary production.
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Study Photography:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Fine Arts

Physical Activity

Throughout your Physical Activity studies,
you will be introduced to the biomechanics
of exercises, explore the benefits ofphysical activity on the body, delve into thesociology and culture of sport, and more.

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Career opportunities
Studying Physical Activity is a great choice
for anyone wanting to help with common
health issues and attitudes to fitness. Studyin this area will give you the technicalknowledge of exercise and movement
science, as well as the management
and teaching skills to support people intheir wellbeing.
Some career pathways could include:• Health promoter• Physical education• Sports programme coordinator• Community support worker.
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Studying Physical Activity at UC focuses
on developing the skills and knowledge
needed to help people and communities
make healthier choices and become more
physically active.

What will my study involve?
• Choose from a variety of health andsport courses such as nutrition, injury
and rehabilitation, sporting culture, andteam coaching.
• Complete your studies through lectures,practical workshops, assessments in labs
and in the field.
• This subject can be studied as a minor
under many different degrees and can be
combined with your other study interests.
• You can follow up your studies
with a one-year teaching degree tobecome a qualified health or physicaleducation teacher.

Study Physical Activity:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Health Sciences• Diploma of Health Sciences

Physical Education
By studying Physical Education you
will develop a range of professional,
interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
that prepare you for entry into a physicaleducation teaching qualification. Theseskills are also transferable across a wider
range of careers in sport, health, recreation,and physical activity.

What will my study involve?
• Practical courses, field trips, and a
120‑hour internship working in a schoolor professional sporting workplace.
• Optional courses ranging from individual
and team sports, health and wellbeing,physical activity and recreation, andadventure sports.
• This major is a recognised pathway tophysical education and health teachingwhen combined with a one-year graduateteaching qualification.

Courses
First year courses will introduce you to thefundamentals of teaching, coaching, sportscience, and sociology of sport.
Courses can include:• Sport and society• Anatomy and physiology• Health education• School curriculum for PE.
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Career opportunities
Physical Education knowledge prepares you
for a variety of careers, including teachingPE, health, wellbeing, and sexuality at
primary and secondary schools and beyond.
Some career pathways could include:• Primary (PE specialist) or secondary
PE teacher• Community/school PE advisor• Sport development officer• Sports coach.
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Physics‘UC caters to many areas of Physics
and Mathematics so if you are also
curious and want to explore more of
the physical world then studying thosesubjects is a great place to start.’
Toby
Bachelor of Science in Physics,
and Mathematics
Physics explores the behaviour between
matter and energy — from subatomic
particles to the scale of the universe.
Technology and physics go hand-in-hand,
and they improve our lives massively. From
computers, architecture to agriculture,
modern life is built using the understandingof physics.
Studying this field will prepare you tocontribute to major advances in technology
now and in the future.

What will my study involve?
• Gain practical skills in lab experiments,
fieldwork, and computing. In our stateof-the-art facilities including a nano lab,super conduction magnet lab, cloud
chamber, and cryogenics lab.
• UC has contributed much to the global
study of physics with alumnus like Ernest
Rutherford and Beatrice Tinsley, withcurrent research at UC including Medical
Physics, Nanotechnology, Cosmology
and more.

CoursesYour first year will give a broad foundationin modern physics and expand in
the following years with training inprogramming, lab skills, scientific writing,and mathematics.
Good grades in physics and calculus
are required for entry into this subject.
However, we offer introductory courses for
those who don’t have a strong backgroundin physics or maths.
Courses can include:• Space and time
• Materials science — thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, and more
• Quantum mechanics• Experimental physics and astronomy.
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Career opportunities
Understanding how almost everythingworks opens up job opportunities in manyindustries, ranging from experimental
research to scientific consulting to building
new technology.
Some career pathways could include:• IT and Electronic industries• Aerospace• Science Centres/Museums• Research and Development (R&D).
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Study Physics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Science

Political
Communication
Political Communication is about how
we gather, analyse, and translate dataon political topics such as international
relations, public health risks, economicalchange, and foreign crises, in order to pass
key information along to the public andother stakeholders.

• Gain training in ethical media practice,including engaging communities,
advocacy campaigns, and data analytics.
• Learn from UC’s internationally renowned
experts in political science, especiallyin areas such as humanitarian rights
and intervention, EU and European
politics, Chinese politics, and crisis
communications.

Courses
First year will give you a broad introduction
to media and communication. Fromsecond year, your courses will focus oncommunicating politics and learning how
media can impact public opinions.
Courses can include:• Media and politics• Risk and crisis communication• Reporting on conflict• Strategic campaign development.
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Career opportunities
Skills in communicating complex
information, analysing opinions, andresearching important topics will prepare
you well for roles in government,
non-profit, corporate, and creative
communication industries.
Some career pathways could include:• Political journalism• Campaign management• Data analysis• Communications.
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Study Political Communication:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Communication

This major is ideal if you want to be adirect part of the political process and help
advance social change.

What will my study involve?
• Lead your own industry project orinternship within the community.
• Choose courses that shape yourcommunications skills and politicalknowledge, for example in international
politics and relations, economics,
languages, and more.
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Political Scienceand International
Relations

Career opportunities

Political Science and International Relations
is the study of our communities andhow we make decisions collectively as
governments, why we behave as we do as
citizens, and how we make choices andchanges for the future.

Some career pathways could include:• Policy analysis• Parliamentary office• Foreign affairs• Diplomacy.

What will my study involve?

canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects• Analyse how social change happens andhow power and resources are allocated,with issues such as development, humanrights, environment, nationalism, andforeign policy.
• Study topics are grouped into four
broad pathways: international relations,comparative politics (the study ofother nations), public policy (how wemake choices as communities), andpolitical thought.
• Work with lecturers that areinternationally recognised fortheir academic research andteaching strengths.
• Study Political Science andInternational Relations minor alongside
several degrees.

Courses
First year courses cover a wide variety of
topics across Aotearoa and international
politics designed to introduce you toanalysing political systems and societies.
After the first year, you will choose thedirection of your political science studies
with courses on economic and social
development, international relations,philosophy, and many more.
Courses can include:• Public policy• Aotearoa international relations• Political revolts and uprisings• Global politics and issues (aid, climatechange, humanitarianism).
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You will gain a versatile set of skills thatcan be applied in a wide range of exciting
careers both within politics and in morediverse areas such as law, business,
education, and journalism.

Study Political Science andInternational Relations:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

Population Health
Data Science
Population Health Data Science explores
the relationships between the physicalenvironment and our health by using data
to find patterns and potential solutions tohealth problems.
This includes using geomapping healthdata for air quality in urban areas, mapping
disease outbreak in cities, and calculating
traffic accidents.

What will my study involve?
• Gain skills in gathering, analysing, andpresenting data that can be used in arange of health applications — mapping
disease outbreaks, finding sources andspread of pollution, and more.

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• Complete practical workshops using
data science technologies, and a finalyear project working alongside localorganisations on public health issues.
• Access to state-of-the-art computerand software labs with UC’s connections
with Manawa Health Hub andresearch centres such as Te Taiwhenua ote Hauora | GeoHealth Laboratory.

Courses
You will begin your studies learning thebasics of data science and geomapping
software, and investigate the ways
environment and population can affecthealth and wellbeing of communities.
Courses can include:• Origin, distribution, and patterns in disease• Emergency and risk modelling• Spatial data technologies• Economic, social, and cultural processes.
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Career opportunities
Data scientists are in demand as it is anarea of work that faces significant skills
shortages globally.
A study in Population Health Data Science
will provide students with a strong
foundation in health sciences with data
science methodologies. With environmental
and economic changes affecting theglobe, your skills in this degree will help
combat our rising health challenges andenvironmental contamination.
Some career pathways could include:• Health researcher• Intelligence advisor• Data scientist• Disaster response advisor.
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Study Population Health
Data Science:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Data SciencePower Engineering‘The EPE Centre organises annual
field trips to either the North or South
Island to visit parts of the powerindustry. It provided me with valuableknowledge and insight to the industry
early on in my studies.’
Danny
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours inElectrical and Electronic Engineering with aminor in Power Engineering
Studying the Power Engineering minor willallow you to learn about power distribution
and use.
Explore different forms of power, specialised
systems such as renewable energy, and how
power is created.

What will my study involve?
• Practical courses learning about
distributing power, building electricaldevices, and testing system safety.
• Projects studying, creating, and testing
electrical systems like electric go-karts.
• Field trips and research projects throughUC’s Electric Power Engineering Centre(EPECentre).

CoursesThis minor is available alongside the
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours inElectrical and Electronic Engineering. This
minor covers the basics of how power iscreated, stored, and distributed throughdevices, and explores new renewable energy
technologies. Your Power Engineeringcourses begin in the second year.
Courses can include:• High voltage testing• Bulk electrical energy• Power and analogue electronics• Circuits and thermal management.

Some career pathways could include:• Power transmission anddistribution companies• Electrical manufacturing• Government entities and regulators• Electricity service providers.
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Study Power Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Primary Teacher
Education‘The degree gave me the theoreticalknowledge I needed to get through mythree years of study, but also thepractical experience.’
ThomasBachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)Primary teaching allows you to encourageand discover children’s lifelong potential
and make a real difference to their lives.
If you are energetic, creative, and enjoy
working with kids, teaching is the rightcareer for you.

What will my study involve?
• Develop fundamental skills, from planninglessons to managing the classroom.
• Learn the Aotearoa curriculum and teachprimary school subjects including maths,
English, social studies, science, healthand PE, art and music, technology, andmātauraka mātauranga.
• Professional practice placements inschools around Aotearoa so you canexperience teaching students alongside
an experienced teacher.

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Courses

Career opportunities

Primary Teaching courses explore the ways
children learn, your professional identity as
an educator, and educational culture
in Aotearoa.

Power engineers will find a lot of work
opportunities because of their expertise inboth power and energy engineering. Theirskills are used in many industries related tothe electric power industry.

Our Primary qualifications have fourbasic components:

Professional Studies and Education
Courses address areas such as observation,communication, interaction, management,planning, and practical teaching skills;
aims and purposes of education, childdevelopment; teaching and learning;classroom management; assessment; theAotearoa New Zealand education system;and socio-political and cultural contexts.

Professional Practice
The time spent working in a classroom
provides a supportive context in which you
can trial and refine your planning, teaching,
and relational skills. Professional Practice
initiates you into the complexities of theteacher’s role within the classroom, theschool, and the wider community. There
are two blocks of Professional Practice inschools each year of the Ako: BTchLn. Parttime students have one block each year andusually take six years to complete
the degree. During your Professional
Practice, you will spend approximately
eight hours a day working alongside anexperienced teacher.

Curriculum Studies
These include all curriculum subjects thatyou will be expected to teach: English;
art, music, drama, and dance; health andphysical education; mathematics; science;technology; social studies; and learning
languages. Courses will also provide
opportunities to design cross-disciplinary
and project-based learning experiences.

Te Mana o Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Courses will focus on obligations to
Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This includes year-longcourses to learn te reo Māori and tikanga
Māori for teaching.
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Career opportunities
A Primary Teaching degree opens
up teaching and management job
opportunities in primary, intermediate,
middle, and area schools. You will also
have transferable skills to roles outsideof teaching that involve knowledge ofeducation and learning as well as working
with young people.

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• Education policy• Community and youth work
• Advocacy.
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Study Primary Teacher Education:• Ako: Bachelor of Teaching and Learning• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and
Learning• Postgraduate Diploma in Teachingand Learning• Master of Teaching and Learning

Professionaland Community
Engagement
Professional and Community Engagement(PACE) studies involves working on projects,
or in internships, with businesses andcommunity organisations.
PACE is an ideal complement to your degree— you gain real workplace experience andutilise the skills you have learned in classes
to start building your CV while studying
and gaining credit. You will learn to provide
productive outcomes, develop strategies,
and enhance your communication skills,
while increasing your employability inthe process.
It doesn’t matter what degree you are
studying at UC, PACE is open for you
to enrol.

What will my study involve?
• You will be matched with your internshipproject based on your studies and yourinterests. Past students have completed
over 300 internship projects, frommedia strategy development, event
organisation, marketing, fundraising,health advocacy, environmental advice,policy analysis, and more.

• With access to Ōtautahi Christchurch
central business district, you areable to get involved in social media
strategies, public art events, urban
transformation projects, GIS mapping,
event management and more. Nowhere
else in Aotearoa would you get somuch exposure to social innovationand entrepreneurship, the chance toreshape a city, and create meaningful andpersonalised environments that make adifference to the community you live in.

Courses
From 200-level, you can add a workplace
project or an internship to your studies.
Courses can include:• Workplace Skills and Corporate Social
Responsibility• Internships at 200-level onwards.
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Career opportunities
PACE students have an edge over othergraduates. You have the chance to takethe skills learned in the classroom andapply them to a real workplace. Learning
to identify the strengths you bring to theworkplace and understanding how yourdegree has prepared you to work with local
and international communities will give
you the confidence you need to enter yournew career.
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Study Professional andCommunity Engagement:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Psychology‘Psychology makes you realise how
incredibly complex and intricate
but also how fragile our brains are,and how much impact one change
can have.’
CameronBachelor of Science in Psychology,
Master of Science in Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of
behaviour and associated biological,
cognitive, and social processes in humans
and other animals.
Studying Psychology will explore how
the brain works, and looks into theories
to gain an understanding of behaviour inindividuals and groups.

What will my study involve?
• Explore a range of psychopathologies
such as anxiety, depression, andaddiction with leading experts andresearchers at UC.
• Practical lab work where you will be able
to perform various physical assessments.
• UC has a Psychology Clinic where you
can receive training, and has working
relationships with Te Poari Hauora o
Waitaha | Canterbury District Health
Board, and Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Department of Corrections, offering
opportunities for research andclinical internships.
• Psychology can be studied in manybachelor’s degrees, can be customised
to your specific preferences, andcomplement your other studies.

Courses
Begin your studies with the fundamental
basics of psychology — the science of thebrain and of personality. Later you will learn
more in-depth topics in psychology anddevelop your data and analytical skills.
Courses can include:• Brain biology• Social change and learned behaviours• Neurodiversity• Forensic and criminal psychology.
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Career opportunities
Psychology is a rapidly growing industry
as it touches on many aspects of human
life. Studying Psychology at UC will open
up careers in many different fields due tothe unique set of skills you learn. Further
postgraduate study can lead to professional
registration as a clinical psychologist.
Some career pathways could include:• Police, corrections, and otherpublic sectors• District Health Boards• Public relations and marketing• Social service agencies.
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Study Psychology:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Health Sciences• Certificate in Science• Diploma in Health Sciences

Public Health‘If you’ve got a lot of ambition thendefinitely give Health Sciences a go!
There are so many ways to improve
the health and wellbeing of people,
and this degree provides anopportunity to do so on a large scale.’
RomanaBachelor of Health Sciences in
Public Health and Policy
Public Health is the study of human healthand wellbeing, specifically in how we promotehealth within populations and protect themfrom risks such as epidemiology, and healthevidence and evaluation.

What will my study involve?
• Gain a strong foundation in healthsciences, with detailed knowledge inpublic health, including impact and ethics.
• Take a look at how health programmes
are delivered through an internshipcourse in your final year.
• On successful completion of your degree,
you will meet the Aotearoa New Zealandcompetencies for public health, andhealth promotion (endorsed by
Runanga Whakapiki Ake i te Hauora o
Aotearoa | Health Promotion Forum of
New Zealand).

Career opportunities
This subject prepares you with the skills
needed to work in the public health sector
or community development, and be part ofmultidisciplinary teams.
Some career pathways could include:• Public health advisor• District health board manager• Māori and Pasifika health organisations• Public health analyst.
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Study Public Health:As a Major:• Bachelor of Health Sciences
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Health Sciences• Diploma in Health Sciences

Courses
First year courses will introduce you to theglobal health challenges we face. Topics
will include health and development,
environmental change, chronic conditions,and infectious diseases.
Courses can include:• Global health• Health systems and policy• Environmental and occupational health• Health planning and promotion.
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RussianRussian is spoken by over 150 million
people, and is one of the six official
languages of the United Nations. The
opening of Eastern Europe and the former
Soviet Union since the Cold War has seen
growth opportunities in independent
trade, the entertainment industry, andinternational business.
For the first time, direct business contacts
have become possible between Aotearoa
and Russia, opening many career
possibilities for experts and speakers
of Russian.

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• Learn Russian language and take courses
in Russian history covering its full extent
from the middle ages to the present day,including literature, film, and culture.
• Take part in an exchange programmewith the School of Translation andInterpretation at Moscow State University(MSU), the oldest and largest university
in Russia.
• Study the only major in Russian in
Aotearoa, or combine a minor in Russianwith a wide variety of bachelor’s degrees.

Courses
Our language courses are introductory,
teaching elementary-level Russian
through to advanced level. From second
year, you can begin classes that explore
the social, political, and cultural historyof Russia, such as the Space Race andaerospace engineering.
Courses can include:• World War history• The Tsardom of Russia• Stalinism• Russia and 21st century politics.
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Career opportunities
By learning a second language, you open
yourself up to a wide variety of careers
within Aotearoa and abroad. Russian inparticular presents a unique opportunity
to be a part of one of the most populous
European countries that continues to makeworld history.
Some career pathways could include:• Translation and interpreting• International relations• Foreign policy• Journalism.
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Study Russian
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Sculpture
With Sculpture studies, you will explore
time, space, and context behind crafted
objects. Build your artistic practice throughthe use of different materials, processes,
theories, and contemporary techniques.

What will my study involve?
• Create your own body of works andsculptural projects.
• From second year you will have 24-houraccess to your own studio space where
you are able to explore your personal andacademic creativity.
• Make use of purpose-built studios,workrooms, technical workshops, and theIlam Campus Gallery.

Courses
You will start your degree learning thebasics of fine arts theory and studiopractice, before beginning Sculpture fromsecond year and learning to use different
materials and processes.
Courses can include:• Sculpture practice• Great sculptural works in history• Technical workshop hardware• Audience observation and influence.
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Career opportunities
Along with experience and technical skills
working with different tools and materials,
university studies in Sculpture give you an
opportunity to make industry connections,
explore Aotearoa art spaces, and be exposed
to new areas so you can grow your practicein new ways.
Some career pathways could include:• Sculpting• Designing• Art gallery management• Art consulting.
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Study Sculpture:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Fine Arts

Secondary Teacher
Education
Secondary Teacher Education offers you
an exciting and rewarding career teaching
and creating a positive impact on the
youth of Aotearoa, in particular subjects ofyour choosing.
To complete this subject, you will need toalready have an Aotearoa New Zealandbachelor’s degree.
Qualify for registration as a secondary
school teacher with three postgraduate
degree programmes offered at UC.

What will my study involve?
• Key skills in managing a classroom,presenting lessons, and supporting thedifferent ways people learn.
• Focus your teaching on your intended
secondary school subject from a wide
range of options — art to chemistry tote reo Māori.
• Multiple placements in secondary
schools around Aotearoa so you can workwith practicing teachers, meet principals,
and teach directly to students.

Courses
UC’s secondary teaching degrees include
professional teaching practice, learning
methods, NCEA assessment standards,
and teacher preparation in your specialisedteaching subject — mathematics,
geography, health, and more.
Secondary Teacher Education is made up of
courses in the following areas of study:

Professional Inquiry
Where you learn about teaching, including
professional codes and standards,
ethics, learning theories and approaches,
fostering positive relationships andlearning environments, and the political,
social, cultural, and historical contexts ofsecondary education; focusing on learners
as members of whānau and communities;
bicultural education and culturally
responsive and sustaining practice; learnerdevelopment and inclusive education.

Teaching PracticeThe school-based requirement of the
programme is where you’ll gain skills andexperience in the classroom.

Curriculum Studies
Courses focus on the essential learning
areas of the New Zealand Curriculum,
including curriculum statements, subject
assessment standards and practices,teaching approaches, and curriculum
resources. They also focus on contemporary
curriculum developments and approaches
for integrated teaching and learning
across subjects.
You will hone your skills for teaching,including communication and presentation
skills, design for learning, managing
positive learning environments, and use of
ICT in education and e-learning.

Secondary Teacher
Education — major subjects
For our secondary teacher qualifications,
you will need to choose a teaching subject
and have an academic background in thissubject. Your teaching subject is chosenfrom those taught at junior and seniorsecondary levels.

You will focus on your specialist teachingsubject (which you will preferably havestudied to 300-level). It is also a goodidea to pick up an additional teachingsubject, for which you have a backgroundof study to 100 or 200-level (depending on
the subject).
We offer the following specialist
teaching subjects:• Biology with Science• Classical Studies with Social Studies• Chemistry with Science• Commerce with Business Studies• English• Geography with Social Studies• Health with HPE• History with Social Studies• International Languages• Mathematics• Music• Outdoor and Environmental Education
with HPE• Performing Arts
• Physical Education with HPE• Physics with Science• Te Reo Māori• Technology• Visual Arts.

Secondary Teacher Education —additional subjects
For our secondary teacher qualifications,
you can choose an additional teachingsubject, for which you have a backgroundof study to 100 or 200-level (depending on
the subject).
Additional teaching subjects are usuallyjunior subjects (years 7–10), these include:• Business Studies• English• HPE (Health and PE)• International Languages• Mathematics• Music• Performing Arts
• Science• Social Studies• Te Reo Māori• Technology• Visual Arts.
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Career opportunities
After completing one of our programmes,
you will be eligible to apply for provisional
registration as a secondary school teacher
and can apply for teaching positions in
Aotearoa New Zealand schools and in many
countries around the world.
A teaching degree also prepares you
for roles in school leadership, business
management, and services that involve
training and working with youth andother people.
Some career pathways could include:• Secondary teaching• Public sector• Human services• Industry training.
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Study Secondary Teacher
Education:• Graduate Diploma in Teachingand Learning• Postgraduate Diploma in Teachingand Learning• Master of Teaching and Learning

Social Action,
Community andGlobal Development
Help solve some of the major issues
we are facing globally with studies onenvironmental, social, and political change.
Learn how to create campaigns that deal
with problems caused by the ways weinteract with the environment, from thehunger crisis to global poverty, renewableenergy to pollution, city development toclimate change, and many more.

What will my study involve?
• Develop real social movements andawareness projects throughan internship.
• Study a wide range of optional courses
from sociology and psychology, politics,
international relations, media, geography,
environmental studies, community
development, and more.

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97• Customisable major so you can follow yourinterests on global or local social issues,
communities, and environmental problems.

Courses
Choose from a variety of courses in subjects
that introduce you to sustainability issues
and how to create solutions to these,
whether through official channels, media
awareness, community engagement,or beyond.
Courses can include:• Environmental and human health• Policy• International aid• Global sustainability campaigns.
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Career opportunities
A 2020 study found that 71% ofparticipating New Zealand sustainability
professionals experienced greater
sustainability resourcing in theirorganisation in the previous year.
Awareness of global issues, and skills
in project management, leadership,communication, and critical analysis will
equip you to make real and meaningfulchanges to our environmental and humansystems, and empower others.

Social Activism
Social Activism uses your passions andexperiences to make positive changes forothers. Studying this pathway will teach you
how to recognise inequality and inequity,
to help those who are disadvantaged or
mistreated, and to raise awareness on
issues that need more support at a higher
political level.
Help us towards a better future forourselves and our planet by studying Social
Activism at UC.

What will my study involve?
• Explore social issues like ethnicity, gender,
sexuality, and class that can lead toinequities in education, political power,
and opportunity.
• Become a leader in social and community
settings to drive social change in local,
national, or international communities.
• Customise your degree with courses inother subjects so you can prepare to tackle
the social issues you care about most.
• Projects and internships during yourdegree to get practical experience withreal-world social issues in Aotearoa.

Courses

Some career pathways could include:• Politics• Non-profit sector• Human services• Humanitarian aid programmes.

The courses in this pathway will introduce
you to the powerful effects of community
action, volunteering, policy, and media
awareness towards social issues, and give
you opportunities to learn about Aotearoa
and global-scale movements.

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Course can include:• Aotearoa politics• Media impact on public opinions,politics, and history• Social transformation• Global powers and processes.

Study Social Action, Communityand Global Development:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability

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Career opportunities
Finding solutions, advocating for others, andactioning change are all unique abilities that
this study will train you to have.
Some career pathways could include:• Human rights advocacy• Community engagement• Political campaigner• Lobbyist.
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Study Social Activism:• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership• Certificate in Youth andCommunity LeadershipSocialEntrepreneurshipThis pathway is the perfect option if
you wish to make an impact on social
needs through entrepreneurship. You willdevelop leadership skills paired with key
insights in marketing, management, andsocial entrepreneurship.

What will my study involve?
• Learn leadership skills and how to createa product, business, service, or campaign
idea that will make positive changes toour communities.
• Projects and internships so you can build
your experience creating and actioning
change directly with communities.
• Connect with Te Pokapū Rakahinonga
UC Centre for Entrepreneurship to getmentoring, resources, and contacts increating your business ideas.

Courses
The first year in this pathway introduces you
to building leadership and management
skills, as well as looking at case studies inŌtautahi Christchurch of how volunteeringand community-led projects have madea real difference. There are many course
options to focus your degree towards yourideal career in social entrepreneurship.
Courses can include:• Community activism• Markets, consumers, andsustainability practices• Business management• Global business ethics.
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Career opportunities
Alongside business knowledge, anawareness of social campaigns,
sustainability goals, and ethical values ofconsumers and communities will make youa unique leader in the corporate industry.

Some career pathways could include:• Advocacy• Campaign and event management• Entrepreneur• Business consulting.
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Study Social Entrepreneurship:• Certificate in Youth andCommunity Leadership• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity LeadershipSocial WorkSocial workers help people to overcome
personal and institutional barriers to
wellbeing and achieve their full potential. They
work with individuals, families, groups, andorganisations in a wide range of contexts.
Studying Social Work is a great option toconsider if you are interested in working
in a people-focused career. Professionallytrained people are needed in increasing
numbers to work in the social services,
nationally and internationally.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about a wide variety of topics inSocial Work, such as mental health, childwelfare, criminal justice, ageing, violence
and abuse, and gender and sexuality.
• Small, interactive classes so you can work
closely with staff and other students.
• Practical learning throughout the degree,with 80% of your final year in fieldwork
placements within social service agencies
around Aotearoa.
• The BSW(Hons) is recognised by Kahui
Whakamana Tauwhiro | New ZealandSocial Workers Registration Board(SWRB) and internationally so you canwork overseas.

Courses
The first year of the Social Work degree will
introduce you to Social Work services andpractices in Aotearoa. The later years of thedegree will go into more complex topics
so you can analyse and debate on current
issues within Aotearoa, such as welfare
systems, discrimination, domestic abuse,and mental health.

Courses can include:• Social services in Aotearoa• Social policy• Realities that current youth face
• Work placements and social
work practice.
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Career opportunities
The combination of theory and practicesets you up with the values, knowledge,
and skills needed to work in the social
work profession. You may go on to working
directly with affected people, or on to social
sector policy and make changes within theoverall system.
Some career pathways could include:• Counselling• Iwi social work
• Community development work
• Case management.
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Study Social Work:• Bachelor of Social Work
with Honours

CoursesSociety and Policy courses cover social
issues relating to health, ethics, andthe development and evaluation of
public policies.
Courses can include:• Social policies• Health project and group research• Aotearoa healthcare systems• Bioethics.
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Career opportunities
You will be prepared for work in policy
analysis, social science research,humanities, and the development ofpublic policy. The health science field
is broad and can include non-clinicalroles, government, city councils, nongovernmental organisations, and working
directly with clients.
Some career pathways could include:• Health policy analyst• Public health advisor• Health promotor• Health services administrator.
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Society and Policy
Society and Policy looks at how healthand wellbeing services are regulated andmanaged. By understanding the impact
health policies have on society, you will
gain the skills needed to work in the
public health and social policy sectors
and make meaningful changes to the help
people need.

What will my study involve?
• Examine health services and policies
in Aotearoa and find ways to better
access, process, and engage withvulnerable communities.
• Develop knowledge around important
issues and debates in policy, such as
freedom of choice, euthanasia, chronic
illness and disabilities resources, gendertransition, vaccine mandates, abortion,and inequality.
• Study the Society and Policy minor in awide variety of degrees and build yourexpertise of health systems in Aotearoa
alongside your other interests.

Study Society and Policy:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
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and Change
Society, Diversity and Change focuseson the complex issues that form aroundcommunity, identity, and social revolutions.
Studying this subject will challenge yourthinking about the world and the people
who live in it, and equip you to create
positive changes.

What will my study involve?
• Understand how issues such as
education, social status, ethnicity, andgender relate to and affect equity insociety with UC’s research speciality inservices, activism, and youth work.
• Develop actionable skills to improve local
and global movements and challenges ofyour choice, with a final-year internshipplacing you in the workplace.

CoursesThrough the courses in this programme,
you will be able to explore diversity andequity outcomes that affect you or best
suit your interests. The final year alsopresents an opportunity to gain real-world
experience through an internship.
Courses can include:• Equality vs equity• Online spaces and homogenised culture• Youth and developing identities• Poverty and the increasing wealth gap.

Career opportunities
Your studies will help you learn how we can
improve equity outcomes by generating
and leading social transformation. This canlead to a variety of career options working
with and on behalf of others, from humanservices to advocacy to politics.
Some career pathways could include:• Civil services• Youth work and development• Professional training and education• Non-profit sectors.
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Study Society, Diversity
and Change:
As a Specialisation• Bachelor of Arts

Sociology‘Completing a social science degree
has exposed me to the world and now I
have a craving to explore it further.’
MahMahBachelor of Arts in Anthropology andSociology, Bachelor of Arts with Honours in
Anthropology, PhD in Anthropology
Take a look at the modern world and how
it came to be the way it is. Sociologists
investigate the structure of societies,
organisations, groups, and everyday lives.
This subject can cover a range of social
contexts including the intimacy of families,
criminal gangs, activities at a rugby gameor rock festival, through to divisions of
ethnicity, gender, and class.

What will my study involve?
• Take courses that cover subjects as diverse
as crime and justice, religion, health, genderand sexualities, death, and migration.
• Flexible course options so you can study
a field of Sociology that suits yourspecific interests.
• Courses are hands-on and you will
have the opportunity to do meaningfulresearch, to create and analyse evidence,and to draw your own conclusions.

Courses
First year Sociology courses are designed to
explore people and society and introduce
you to the process of analysis.
Courses can include:• History of gangs in New Zealand• Global society• Crime and justice• Ethnicity, racism, and history.
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Career opportunities
The broad skills gained from a Sociology
major such as research, writing, criticalthinking, and communication are all highly
valued by employers. You will be able toapply your core Sociology learnings todifferent aspects of life and work.
Some career pathways could include:• Human resources• Marketing, media, and public relations• Policy analysis• Social research.
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Study Sociology:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts

SoftwareEngineering‘Software engineering is so open to
the imagination. It’s a constantly
changing field.’
Sarah
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Software Engineering
Our society relies in many ways on
software or software-based systems, forexample in transportation, entertainment,
telecommunications, government,
business, health, and avionics.
Software systems can have a high degreeof complexity, often consisting of millionsof lines of code produced by large teamsof software engineers or developers. We
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effective completion of software systems,
and on their reliable and efficient operation.
To meet all these goals, a disciplined
approach is needed to design, create,
operate and deliver software systems underreal-world constraints (economical, ethical,
technical, legal).

What will my study involve?
• Work on challenging team-based
projects, sometimes with industry.
• Benefit from specially-designed
computer laboratories and software aswell as access to a specialist Te Puna
Pūkaha me te Pūtaiao | Engineering andPhysical Sciences library.
• Join student clubs like CompSoc,
Women in Technology Society (WiTSoc),
and UC Women in Engineering alongside
your studies.

Courses
You will study a range of foundationalcourses in Computer Science andEngineering, and carry out practical workthrough a series of projects.
Courses can include:• Foundations in computer science, including
machine learning and cybersecurity• Human-computer interaction, including
augmented and virtual reality• Operating systems and embedded systems• Software development and processes.
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Career opportunities
Software engineering is a widely applicablediscipline. Graduates are not only neededin software companies, but also in many
companies whose products involve
significant amounts of software.
Career pathways can include:• Software engineer and developer• Software architect• Game developer• IT Consultant.
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Study Software Engineering:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Spanish‘I really enjoyed learning Spanish somuch that it became my minor. Thankyou to the great teachers for not giving
up on me and supporting and guidingme throughout.’
Arju
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies andMedia and Communication with a minor
in Spanish
Spanish is as universal as English with thelargest concentration of speakers in Spain,
Central and Latin America, and the USA.
Learning Spanish will not only open you up
to their beautiful cultures, but also to job
opportunities in any part of the world.

What will my study involve?
• Staff will work closely with you in yourlanguage and Hispanic culture classes.
• Option to do an exchange with a Spanish
university where you can practise
your language and culture skills bystudying abroad.
• You can study Spanish within a rangeof different bachelor’s degrees, or you
can also add a certificate or diploma
in Spanish language alongside yourother studies.

Courses
No prior knowledge is needed to study
Spanish at UC. You can start withelementary Spanish in your first year, thenadvance from there.
Spanish courses will give you an insight
into the mix of old and new traditions thatform Spanish‑speaking cultures.

Some career pathways could include:• Interpreting and translation• International law• Policy analysis• Journalism.
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Study Spanish
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Spatial Data Science
Spatial Data Science is an emerging fieldthat combines art and science to explore
spatial geographical data through visualand computational technologies tounderstand why activities and events occur
in certain environments or spaces.

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You will gain knowledge in Geographic
Information Science (GIS) including using
digital cartography, remote sensing,geomapping, and other visual datainterfaces to interpret and analyse insightsfrom the data. This data can be helpful in
conducting search and rescue operations,predicting potential disaster outcomes,
planning smart cities, and more.

Career opportunities

What will my study involve?

Through your studies you will learn skills
in intercultural communication, as well as
growing your understanding of the way
global interactions shape society.

• Gain skills in spatial data, thinking andreasoning, analysis using computation
tools, develop advanced programmingand coding skills, and use geographic
data software.

Courses can include:• Spanish film and music• Different cultures of the
Spanish‑speaking world• Spanish conversation• Hispanic civilisation and culture.

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101• You will have access to computer andsoftware labs, and conduct fieldwork at
UC’s field stations in Cass and Kawatiri
Westport, or climate stations in KāTiritiri-o-te-moana Southern Alps andthroughout Te Waipounamu South Island.
• Benefit from our research centres
that utilise spatial data sciences, withspecialist centres including Toi Hangarau
Geospatial Research Institute, Te Pokapū
Pūhanga Wāhi | Spatial Engineering
Research Centre, Te Pokapū Rū | UC Quake
Centre, and more.

Courses
First-year courses will introduce you to theprocessing, analysis, and visualisation of
spatial data.
Courses can include:• Global environmental change• Geographic information systems• Remote sensing for geospatial analysis• People, places, and environment.

Career opportunities
There is a high demand for graduateswith data science skills. Spatial Data
Science is utilised throughout governmentorganisations and industry sectors
including finance, retail, construction,and the primary sector. You can apply theknowledge and practical skills you gain
through this major to social and healthservices, government, transportation,
research, marketing, and many more areas.
Some pathways could include:• Space matter analyst• Smarter Cities Planner• Endangered species migration mapping• Search and rescue operations.
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Study Spatial Data Science:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Data Science

Speech andLanguage Pathology
Speech and Language Pathology studies
human communication, how it develops,
and the many differences and difficulties
that children and adults experience.
Speech-language therapists/pathologists
work with premature infants, children inpreschools and schools who have difficultycommunicating and learning, and adults
who have lost their ability to communicate
eg, through stroke, brain injury, ordegenerative disease.
Studying Speech and Language Pathology
will give you the skills to help improve andtreat communication disorders.

What will my study involve?
• A hands on qualification, where you
will work with real patients of all ages,
through clinical experience at speechlanguage clinics, hospitals, retirement
homes, and schools around Aotearoa.
There are also opportunities for overseas
and clinical placements.
• UC has its own speech-language clinics,
giving you opportunities and experience
with clients right on campus.
• The degree is Aotearoa New Zealand’s
most established, having trained mostof the country’s speech-language
pathologists and being the first to beaccredited by Te Kāhui Kaiwhakatikatika
Reo Kōrero o Aotearoa | New Zealand
Speech-language Therapists’ Association.

Courses
The degree starts by giving you the basics
of human anatomy for throat and hearing
mechanisms, as well as how people develop
their communication skills and disordersthat prevent quality of life. The following
years of the degree go more in-depth withthese topics and more.
Courses can include:• Speech, hearing, and swallowing• Human communication andlanguage learning• Voice disorders• Clinical placements.
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Career opportunities
The skills you gain in this degree will
set you on a career helping others with
their wellbeing, either directly as aclinician, or through administration andresearch, or even in creating new assistive
communication devices.
UC’s Speech and Language Pathology
degree is recognised for practice inAustralia, the United Kingdom, Ireland,
and Canada.
Some career pathways could include:• Speech-language therapist• Audiologist• Paediatrics• Rest home care.
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Study Speech andLanguage Pathology:• Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology with Honours

Sports Leadershipand Management
There is growing demand for people
qualified to work in sport leadership,administration, marketing, andmanagement in Aotearoa. The rapid growthin the industry has opened up exciting
opportunities across the sports andrecreation sector.
The Sports Leadership and Management
major prepares you to work in the sport,
exercise, and recreation industries
by developing skills in management,
organisational theory, motivation, andproblem-solving.

What will my study involve?
• Take part in a 120-hour internship in a
sports organisation of your choice.
• This major blends sports leadership,sociology, and coaching; management;
and marketing.
• Take part in practical courses, a noho
marae experience, and field trips beyond
the classroom.

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Courses

Explore the principles and foundations ofleadership and management and how they
are applied in sport.

Courses will cover a wide range of subjects
that will introduce you to theories andtechniques that maximise performance andhealth outcomes.

Courses can include:• Sport management and marketing• Principles of leadership• Anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology• Sport psychology.
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Career opportunities
You will gain a strong grounding intransferable career skills which arehighly valued in the workforce, including
leadership, communication, motivation,and teamwork.
Career pathways could include:• National and regional sport organisations• Sport, community, andoutdoor recreation• School sport organisations• Community and high performancesport teams.
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Study Sports Leadership andManagement:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Sport Coaching

Sport Science
Sport Science is the study of the humanbody and the effects sport, exercise,and nutrition have on health andathletic performance.

What will my study involve?
• Focus on different areas of sport science,
including sport psychology, exercise
physiology, nutrition, biomechanics,
strength and conditioning, andperformance analysis.
• Internship in your third year, working witha professional strength and conditioning
coach in a senior sports team.
• Sport Science minor available withinmany bachelor’s degrees so you can
combine anatomical knowledge withother subjects, for example productdesign, medicinal chemistry, business,and more.

Courses can include:• Training techniques• Nutrition and food science• Injury treatment and recovery• Anatomy and physiology.
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Career opportunities
Knowledge of how the body works, how
to take care of it, and getting the best
performance out of it will make you avaluable expert in the fitness and healthfields. This can lead into careers working all
the way from everyday clients at the gym
up to high performance athletes on theworld stage.
Some career pathways could include:• High performance coach• Fitness trainer• Sports administrator• Exercise scientist.
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Study Sport Science:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Sport Coaching
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Sport Coaching

Statistics‘I really liked the real-world
applications and how statistics can beused to improve people’s lives.’
AmandaBachelor of Science in Statistics, Bachelor of
Science with Honours in Statistics
Statistics makes sense of data using
mathematical modelling to explain what isobserved and to predict what is
yet unknown.
There are many areas in which statistics
helps us to understand what is going on
and to predict what is likely to happen
in the future, from climate change toeconomy to medicine, and more.

What will my study involve?
• Learn statistical processes andtechniques, including collecting
data, choosing methods, andcommunicating results.
• Take part in research and projects whileworking with visiting experts, research
centres, and potential employers.
• Study Statistics in a wide range ofdegrees to add data knowledge to yourother interests.

CoursesYour first-year courses are introductory
and will teach you the basics of statistics,
including maths and computer programming.
You will get to choose your courses in the later
years from a range of topics from algorithms
to interpreting datasets to completing yourown statistics work projects.
Courses can include:• Statistics software training (eg, Excel, R,
Python, Julia, and more)• Computer modelling• Prediction and probabilities• Sampling and survey methods.
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Career opportunities
Statistics opens up career possibilities
in many industries such as finance andinsurance, business, government, andresearch. These institutions and companies
are looking for people able to collect therelevant data, model it, and communicate
the results.

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Study Statistics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of ScienceAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Science

Strategy and
Entrepreneurship
Strategy and Entrepreneurship focuses on
the overall development of businesses,
involving the process of identifying
objectives, developing plans to achievethese, and allocating resources in order togrow business.

What will my study involve?
• Learn to recognise opportunities anddevelop core business skills in planning,project management, and teamwork.
• Explore business at all levels, including
individually-owned small businesses,
social enterprise, high-tech focusedstartups, and large corporations using
innovation to gain advantage.

104• Gain real-world experience and makeconnections with businesses and thecommunity through businesscase competitions.
• UC is home to Te Pokapū Rakahinonga
UC Centre for Entrepreneurship — join acommunity of like-minded students andstaff, access useful resources, learn how
to set up a new business venture, gain
experience, or take on an internship.

Courses
Courses will introduce you to core businessskills, decision-making, and organisational
processes, with opportunities to tailor
your studies towards international
markets, social endeavors, and becoming
an entrepreneur.
Courses can include:• Adapting business to change• Managing innovation• Aotearoa business sector on the
global stage• Founding a business or product idea.
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Career opportunities
With a real-world focus on internships,
competitions, entrepreneurship, andcommunity involvement, you will have theskills needed to work in a wide range ofsectors. Strategy planning is the highest
skill level of management and is usually
performed by an executive team in an
organisation, which demonstrates just
how far you can get with this degree in thecorporate world.
Some career pathways could include:• Entrepreneur• Marketing specialist• Management consultant• Business analyst.
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Study Strategy and
Entrepreneurship:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in CommerceStrength andConditioning
Strength and Conditioning will teach you to
train and help people to achieve health andperformance goals.
Develop strength and conditioning training
programmes that boosts performance andreconditions athletes and teams towards
their best.

What will my study involve?
• Measure athletic performance,
test training methods, and plan
injury recovery.
• Practice developing your skills in our
new Performance Education and Training
Centre, which includes a specialised
strength and conditioning facility and
3D motion capture technology.
• Get coaching experience throughinternships with sport clubs
and organisations.
• Gain the knowledge and skills required
to sit the National Strength andConditioning Association (NSCA)
accreditation exams.

Courses
The courses in this programme will train
you to work with anyone developing theirfitness and wellbeing, including people
with specific needs or injuries, professional
athletes, and everyday clients.
Courses can include:• Rehabilitation exercises for injuries• Technologies for measuring performance• Nutrition and exercise prescription• Strength and conditioning science.
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Career opportunities
Helping others to achieve their peakathletic performance and nutritional healthis a rewarding career, and is in demand
within sporting, military, and protective
service industries.
Some career pathways could include:• Strength and conditioning coach• Health advisor• Group fitness instructor• Wellbeing and engagement officer.
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Study Strength and Conditioning:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Sport Coaching

Strength andConditioning with
Nutrition
Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition
will teach you to train and motivate
people to meet performance and bodycomposition goals.
You will be learning how to set and meettraining goals, rehabilitate and recondition
injured athletes, and prescribe strength andconditioning programmes.

What will my study involve?
• Develop evidence-based practice ofmeasuring performance, fitness testing,and training methods in our new
Performance Education and Training
Centre, with a specialised strength andconditioning facility and equipment suchas motion capture.
• Complete certain courses in the
programme to gain skills for National
Strength and Conditioning Association(NSCA) accreditation.
• The major will prepare you for NSCA’s
Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist (CSCS) or Tactical Strengthand Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
certifications — professional
accreditations to work as a trainer for
sports teams or tactical teams, such as
the military or police.
• Minors in Strength and Conditioningor Nutrition are available in multiple
degrees to add sports industry experience
to your other interests.

Courses
Courses begin with an introduction to
nutritional benefits for performance,
working with anyone from everyday
exercisers to professional athletes to people
with specific needs or injuries.
After first year, your courses will go morein-depth on measuring performance data,
and developing personalised exercise andtraining regimes.
Courses can include:• Nutrition and exercise prescription• Injury and rehabilitation• Performance software and technologies• Exercise physiology.

Career opportunities
Professional knowledge of anatomy,
exercise science, and nutritional
supplements will take you towards arewarding career helping others with theirhealth and wellbeing, and to achieve theirbest athletic performance.
Some career pathways could include:• Professional strength andconditioning coach• Fitness/nutrition advisor• Sports athletic coach• High performance manager.
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Study Strength and Conditioning
with Nutrition:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Sport Coaching
Other pathways:• Certificate in Sport Coaching

StructuralEngineering
Structural Engineering explores howbuildings and other structures endure
disasters, like earthquakes, fires,and storms.
With big issues like climate change,
structural engineers need to create resilient
infrastructure and specialised solutions,whilst juggling the demands of aesthetics,
environment, cost, and materials.

What will my study involve?
• Practical coursework designing,building, testing, and analysingbuilding structures, including research
project work.
• Use UC’s Structural Engineering Lab (SEL),
the most modern educational facility
in seismic testing, including seismic
loadings on structures and soils inreal‑time.
• Learn from world renowned leaders in thedesign and performance assessment ofsteel, concrete, and timber buildings andbridges in seismic events.

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Bachelor of Engineering with Honoursin Civil Engineering. You will study theproperties of different building materials,
and how to analyse, test, and design largescale building projects.
Courses can include:• Structural materials testing• Architectural design• Earthquake Engineering (EQ)
• Sustainable materials andlifecycle analysis.
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Career opportunities
Global disasters show us that there is
still much to be done to withstand these
extreme forces. Your degree will prepare youfor designing, building, and maintaining
any kind of structure to withstandthese events, from bridges to dams
to skyscrapers.
Some career pathways could include:• Consulting• Contracting• Local, regional, and central government• Management.
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Study Structural Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Sustainable
Business,
Enterprise andEconomics
With businesses expanding across theglobe, we need more people with the skills
to help manage economic growth withenvironmental issues like pollution and useof natural resources.
This major covers everything fromsustainable products, production, shipping,and marketing, through to influencingchanges in customer spending habits.

What will my study involve?
• Get hands-on experience creating
sustainable business solutions throughan internship.
• Learn business basics of management,
economics, accounting, marketing,or communications with how these
affect our views and treatment of
the environment.
• Opportunities to create your own
business with UC’s mentors, businessconnections, and a Makerspace.
• Customisable major so you can follow
your interests in particular sustainability
issues and industry.

Courses
The first year allows you to choose from a
range of introductory business courses so
you can learn the fundamentals of runninga business and study sustainability issues
that interest you.
Courses can include:• Environmental economics• Business organisation• Natural resources and supply
chain management• Media and marketing.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
A 2020 study found that 71% ofparticipating New Zealand sustainability
professionals experienced greater
sustainability resourcing in theirorganisation in the previous year.
Every industry needs to find moresustainable practices, and there are few

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people in the current job market withknowledge of both business economics
and environmental science to help achievethis. Your problem-solving skills will help
lead to better corporate responsibility andsustainable consumption of goods.
Some career pathways could include:• Management• Business analysis and consulting• Marketing• Entrepreneurship.
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Study Sustainable Business,
Enterprise and Economics:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability

Sustainable Coasts
With more than half of the world’s
population living in costal zones, manynations are dependent on the ocean tosustain life and economy. In this subject,
you will learn how to manage our coastal
and marine resources.
Aotearoa as an island nation has a unique
history and cultural narrative with its
coastal settlements and marine resources
and is a living laboratory for learning how
to live sustainably.
Sustainable Coasts offers study in thediverse ecosystems, functions, and dynamicchanges of coastlines and ocean life.

What will my study involve?
• Explore the biological, geographical, andsocial effects of coasts and surrounding
urban and natural environments, andfind sustainable solutions for theirpreservation and ongoing use.
• Examine long-term effects on coastal
climates, including rising sea levels,
erosion, over-fishing, debris pollution,and more.
• Practical work including field trips to UC’s
field stations, and work experience inyour final-year of studies where you apply
your learning as part of your degree.
• The Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours is accredited by theEnvironment Institute of Australia

and New Zealand (EIANZ) to deliverenvironmental practitioners for roles inindustry, government, education andresearch, and the community.

Courses
First year courses give you an introduction
to biology, ecology, and geographic
sciences. From second year you will takecourses towards your major, learning aboutmarine biology, ecology and human history
with coasts.
Courses can include:• Marine biology• Beach, sea, and shore biospheres• Urban coastal regions• Natural hazards and disasters.

Tauwhitinga
Māori: Māori
Communication
Strategy andPractice
Māori communication is very importantfor businesses in Aotearoa, as they are
increasingly looking for ways to include
Māori culture and heritage in their media,
advertising, communications, andeveryday practices.

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This major is ideal for anyone looking
to bring about social change, and help
industries engage strongly with our
bicultural nation.

Career opportunities

What will my study involve?

Sustainable Coasts graduates are in
demand due to the range of environmental
issues we are facing as a result ofclimate change, pollution, and loss of
biodiversity. Completing this degree will
give you the knowledge to help solve theseenvironmental issues.
In addition, you will have developed arange of skills including collecting andanalysing data, developing mitigationplans, and evaluating and responding toenvironmental policies and plans.
Some career pathways could include:• Environmental scientist• Field technician• Resource management officer• Disaster management and response.
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Study Sustainable Coasts:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Environmental Science
with Honours• Learn to create public-facing content
representing Māori, from print totelevision to social media, and more.
• Internship projects during your degree
will place you within iwi businesses,
communication agencies, and other local
UC contacts.
• Specialised knowledge as this is the
only major of its kind in Aotearoa on
Māori communication strategy and
Kaupapa Māori (values and goals) inprofessional workplaces.
• This major can be studied alongside othercourses such as Te Reo Māori, History,
and Geography.

CoursesSpecific courses for this major begin in thesecond year of the degree, where you canadvance your communication skills throughMāori media channels, and explore how
Māori values and traditions can adapt tomedia and cultural shifts.
Courses can include:• Risk and Crisis Communication• Māori film and media• Strategic Campaign Development• Māori Futures.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Bicultural practice and expertise are in highdemand in many industries. You will be
particularly good at advising or creating
content for iwi, government, creative,
education, or business communication.
You may even find work internationallyin places where experience in Indigenous
communications and engagement areespecially needed, for example in Australia,
Canada, and the USA.
Some career pathways could include:• Marketing analysing• Media content creation• Public outreach and relations• Campaign management.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Tauwhitinga Māori:As a Major:• Bachelor of Communication

Taxation andAccounting
Taxation is about more than creating andcharging taxes — it distributes money topublic goods and services, and serves as atool to influence behaviour.
This study involves many different subject
areas, including law, economics, and evenpsychology to help us understand theimpact of taxation on society.

What will my study involve?
• Take a range of courses from legal,
accounting, and practical perspectives
that prepare you for a professional careerin taxation and accounting.
• Apply your learning through internships
and international study options.
• The major is a pathway to external
qualifications and membership with
CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand, theAssociation of Chartered Certified
Accountants, and other professional
accounting bodies internationally.
• Complete a minor in Taxation or
Accounting within a range of bachelor’s
degrees to add understanding of tax andpolicy to your other studies.

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Courses
You will be introduced to the whole taxation
process and legal systems around tax,
and go onto advanced courses examining
taxation and accounting in many contexts
including retail, tourism, farming, and more.
Courses can include:• Government and service tax• International taxation• Tax avoidance, evasion, and investigation• Income taxation (property sales,
employment, stocks, etc).
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Career opportunities
Study in taxation will set you up with theskills and knowledge needed to work as ataxation specialist or as a chartered accountin Aotearoa or internationally.
Some career pathways could include:• Finance manager• Business analyst• Tax consultant or auditor• Forensic accountant.
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Study Taxation and Accounting:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Te Reo Māori
Learning te reo Māori enables people toexplore their identity as New Zealanders
and to pass on their passion for thislanguage to others. Te reo Māori is a highly
recommended study option for those
who might work with Indigenous people
or industries, or in education, public,or communications roles that requirebicultural and multicultural competency.

What will my study involve?
• Develop your reo skills and learn about
language revitalisation, bilingual/immersion education, reo history, andcontemporary language.
• Take part in wānanga reo (language
immersion field trips) to local marae.
• Be a part of our whānau at Aotahi:
School of Māori and Indigenous Studies
with support and guidance in and outof classes.
• Complete a minor in Te Reo Māori
within many bachelor’s degrees tocombine language skills with your otherstudy interests.

Courses
No previous experience of te reo Māori
is required for first year courses, withlater courses advancing you through tofluency level.
Courses can include:• Contemporary reo language• Oral and written traditions• Kapa haka and performance in reo• Māori film, music, and media.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Careers are opening up with the increasingrole of Māori as a defining element of ournational culture. Te reo Māori skills aresought after in health, media, government,
tourism, social services, and manyother industries.
Some career pathways could include:• Community leadership• Journalism• Heritage and cultural organisations• Interpreting and translation.
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Study Te Reo Māori:As a Major:• Bachelor of Arts
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership
Other pathways:• Certificate in Arts
• Certificate in Languages• Diploma in Languages

Tourism Marketingand Management
This subject has a strong focus on the
management and marketing of tourism,
including destination marketing, impactsof tourism on the environment and local
culture, Māori and Indigenous tourism, andspecialised marketing in the hospitality andevents sectors.
You will also focus on sustainable andresilient tourism operations, how to
responsibly develop tourism, and finding
the balance between ‘overtourism’and ‘undertourism’.

What will my study involve?
• Hands-on learning through internships
and final-year industry projects. You canalso go on an international exchangewith one of UC’s global partners.
• A focus on cultural and natural
resources management and tourism
issues in Aotearoa.
• Choose courses that develop yourexpertise in an area that interests
you such as foreign policy, languages,
entrepreneurship, or digital marketing.
• You will learn from lecturers withexpertise in marketing and tourism
research, and industry experience.

Courses
Courses will introduce you to principles
of marketing, marketing research, andtourism management.
Courses can include:• Tourism, hospitality, andevents marketing• Sustainable tourism and destinations• Marketing research• Hospitality marketing and management.
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Career opportunities
Your studies will set you up with appliedskills like project management, behaviouralchange, bicultural competence, marketing
research and communication, andsustainable tourism benchmarking
and monitoring.
In particular, your experience in Aotearoa
tourism will be highly valued in theindustry, which needs managers withbicultural expertise to grow our economy
and smaller tourism enterprises.
Some career pathways could include:• Destination management and marketing• Events coordination and marketing• Guiding and interpretation• Tourism and hospitality
operations management.
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Study Tourism Marketingand Management:
As a Major:• Bachelor of Commerce
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Water andEnvironmental
Systems
Engineering
Population increase, urbanisation, natural
hazards, and climate change are leading tocomplex challenges in how we manage ourlimited water resources and environment.
Studying this subject will train you to
integrate the built environment with thenatural environment to help supply clean,quality water to households, agriculture,and industry, and process wastewater in aless environmentally damaging way.

What will my study involve?
• Courses with a project focus and industry
collaboration, including built systems
and laboratory testing.
• Linking local communities, including
mana whenua, to find solutions for waterand environmental systems problems.
• Mentoring from world leading lecturers
who are active in industry andas advocates.

Some career pathways could include:• Consulting• City and regional planning• Government policy• Research and Development (R&D).
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Water and Environmental
Systems Engineering:
As a Minor:• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Youth andCommunity
Leadership

Courses‘The landscape of the world ischanging so quickly and is heading
in a direction where we have to beadaptable, and the BYCL prepares
you to have this versatility. I am
particularly interested in employment
roles surrounding project
management and community
engagement.’

The courses in this minor begin in yoursecond year of study alongside the Civil
Engineering programme.

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Bachelor of Youth andCommunity Leadership

Courses can include:• Drinking and wastewater treatment• Ecological engineering• Groundwater and surface
water engineering• Fluid mechanics for water supply andnatural water systems.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Expertise in water and environmental
systems engineering will give you arange of career options including water
infrastructure design and management,
quality and security issues, recycling,
supply operations, environmental
compliance, and more.

Youth and Community Leadership explores
national and global challenges that impact
today’s youth and our communities, andlooks at ways to create meaningful change
through leadership.
You can study a range of issues like social
justice, sustainability, policy, equity, andmore. You can also focus on communities
that you want to make a difference in.

What will my study involve?
• Work closely with UC’s active student
community who have led efforts innatural disaster relief, anti-terrorism,
sustainability, and cultural diversity.
• Connect with community through noho
marae, volunteering with Te Hunga Tuao
Student Volunteer Army, and work with Te
Matapuna Matatahi | Children’s University.

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courses for youth work and development,
you can apply for membership to Korowai
Tupu, the Professional Association for
Youth Work in Aotearoa.

Courses
First-year courses introduce you to yourrole in youth and community leadership.
This involves building self-awarenessand engaging with mātauranga Māori
perspectives. You will also learn about
youth work as a professional practicein Aotearoa.
Courses can include:• Group leadership• Community engagement• Cultural activism• Social justice and globalisation.
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Career opportunities
Develop skills in leadership,
entrepreneurship, project management,
bicultural competence, collaboration, andcommunity engagement to get you readyfor a career with youth and community.
What you will learn can be applied tocommunity leadership worldwide.
Some career pathways could include:• Youth work
• Policy analysis and advisory• Iwi and Māori development• Teaching and training.
canterbury.ac.nz/careers/subjects

Study Youth andCommunity Leadership:• Bachelor of Youth andCommunity LeadershipAs a Minor:• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce• Bachelor of Health Sciences• Bachelor of Science• Bachelor of Social andEnvironmental Sustainability• Bachelor of Sport Coaching
Other pathways:• Certificate in Youth andCommunity Leadership

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Youth Workand Development
The Youth Work and Development pathway
is the perfect option for you if you want tomake an impact in the lives of youth andtheir whānau. Working with young people
is an immensely rewarding career where
you mentor and lead young people to reach
their full potential.

What will my study involve?
• Learn about the expectations andchallenges of growing up in today’ssociety, and develop leadership skills to
help find their potential.
• Practical projects and internships
throughout the degree to place you
directly within the community and towork alongside youth and their whānau.
• Only university degree in Aotearoa thatmeets the requirements for professional
membership with Korowai Tupu
Professional Association for Youth Workin Aotearoa.

CoursesThis pathway includes select courses that
prepare you as a professional youth worker.
These courses will examine the issues
young people face today — from identity tosexuality to online spaces — while building
your leadership skills with practical projects
and internships.
Courses can include:• Leadership strategies• Youth rights and discrimination• How children and teenagers develop• Refugees, minorities, andIndigenous communities.
canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Career opportunities
Supporting and inspiring youth from aplace of knowledge and understanding
leads to many rewarding work roles.
Training in youth work opens up career
possibilities in social and human services,iwi, and educational spaces connecting
directly with Aotearoa youth, or throughmaking positive changes at a higher levelto the systems that affect their rights
and wellbeing.

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Some career pathways could include:• Youth worker• Community development worker• Programme coordinator• Welfare supporter.
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canterbury.ac.nz/support/akonga-maori

Pasifika Student Support
The Pacific Development Team is here tohelp Pasifika students by providing advice
and pastoral care. We offer free tutoring,academic writing support, exam workshops
and events to meet other Pasifika students
and staff.
canterbury.ac.nz/support/pasifika

Rainbow Student Support
UC aims to provide a welcoming andinclusive environment, and recognisesthat belonging is important for everyone.
UC supports rainbow students and staff
with assistance on and off campus, andcelebrates sexual and gender diversity
on campus.
canterbury.ac.nz/support/get-support/lgbtqi

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Need help? Live chat: AskUC. Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)

University of Canterbury
Students’ Association (UCSA)The UCSA is a non-profit organisation thatexists to help all students succeed andbelong at UC. We offer advocacy services,
dental and optometry services, welfare andfinancial services, advisory groups, classreps, social events, and more.
ucsa.org.nz

Careers, Internships
and Employment
Identify your strengths, explore career
options, and plan the best way to reachyour goals. Have your CV checked, learninterview skills, or book an appointment
with a Careers Advisor for one‑on‑one
advice.
canterbury.ac.nz/careersWhakapā mai | Contact us
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
University of Canterbury
T: +64 3 369 3999
Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)
E: AskUC Chat is available between
8am–5.15pm Monday–Friday(except NZ public holidays).
canterbury.ac.nz
Te Rōpū Takawaenga | Liaison Officecanterbury.ac.nz/future-students

Useful UC links
Enrolcanterbury.ac.nz/enrol

facebook.com/universitycanterbury

Fees

instagram.com/ucnz

canterbury.ac.nz/get-started/fees

Code of Practice
Clubs and Societies
canterbury.ac.nz/life/studentlife/clubs

Support Services

Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School
canterbury.ac.nz/business

Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga
Faculty of Engineering
canterbury.ac.nz/engineering
Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Healthcanterbury.ac.nz/health
Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law
canterbury.ac.nz/law
Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Sciencecanterbury.ac.nz/science

twitter.com/ucnz

canterbury.ac.nz/support/code

Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
canterbury.ac.nz/arts

Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Educationcanterbury.ac.nz/education

UC social media

canterbury.ac.nz/support

snapchat.com/add/uc.nz
youtube.com/UniversityCanterbury
linkedin.com/school/university-of-canterbury

canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Te Waka Pākākano

Proud supporters ofcanterbury.ac.nz/support/akonga-maori

UC Pasifika
canterbury.ac.nz/support/pasifika

Whare Hauora | UC Health Centre
canterbury.ac.nz/healthcentre

Our wellbeing hub has all theinformation in one place:canterbury.ac.nz/support/wellbeing-hub

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