International Prospectus by University of Canterbury

2015 International Prospectus New Zealand

Contents Welcome

Study at UC

Academic

1 Welcome to UC 2 New Zealand 4 Christchurch 5 Map 6 Why study at UC 8 Research 9 International learning opportunities

10 How to gain admission 11 English language requirements 12 Pathway to UC through UC International College 13 Undergraduate qualifications 14 Undergraduate entry requirements 16 Postgraduate and graduate qualifications

19 Arts 22 Business and Economics 25 Communication Disorders 27 Education 30 Engineering 33 Fine Arts 35 Forestry 37 Health Sciences 39 Law 41 Music 43 Science 47 Social Work

Student support

Campus life

Preparation

49 Careers 50 Accommodation 52 Support services

53 Recreation 53 Health and well-being 53 Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association 53 Clubs

54 Fees 54 Financial assistance 55 Insurance 55 Plan your travel 56 Next steps checklist 57 Useful web links

Cover: Mihir Dhanani, from India, is studying towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Computer Science. Published June 2014 by the University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand. Information is correct as at the time of publication but is subject to change. The Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official regulations and policies are available online at www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Welcome to UC E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga maha, Nei rā te whakamiha o Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha ki a koutou. Tēnā koutou katoa.

NEW WELCOME

I am delighted that you are exploring what the University of Canterbury has to offer international students. I believe that, as a study destination, our combination of world-recognised academic qualifications, wonderful natural environment, and great student lifestyle has few equals anywhere in the world. We host students from more than 60 countries and are committed to helping our students from abroad make new friends and create unforgettable memories. We encourage UC's students to take advantage of the many cultural, social and recreational opportunities that Christchurch and the South Island have to offer. The overwhelmingly warm response we get from our international graduates, many of whom are now business or community leaders in their home countries, is ample testimony to the quality of our programmes and the UC student experience. Whether you are an undergraduate seeking a first qualification, or a postgraduate wanting to push the boundaries of knowledge in your discipline, I am sure you will find what you are looking for at UC. UC celebrates people prepared to make a difference – tangata tū, tangata ora. We look forward to welcoming you as one of these people in 2015 or beyond.

Dr Rod Carr Vice-Chancellor University of Canterbury

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KIA ORA – WELCOME New Zealand is the most prosperous country in the AsiaPacific region according to the 2013 Legatum Prosperity Index, which measures standards of education, quality of life, governance, ease of doing business, personal freedom and health. Vistors come from around the world to live, work and study in this 'slice of heaven'. Students experience a relaxed lifestyle, travelling easily between cosmopolitan cities and the breathtaking outdoors for which New Zealand is famous.

World-class learning New Zealand’s education system offers some of the best learning opportunities in the world, with excellent teaching and high-quality programmes at all levels. For the past five consecutive years, the United Nation’s Human Development Index report has placed New Zealand first in the world for Education.

Global rankings • 1st in the World Prosperity Index for Education (Legatum 2013) • Easiest country to start a business in (World Bank 2013) • 2nd in the World Prosperity Index for Governance (Legatum 2013) • 5th in the World Prosperity Index for Personal Freedom (Legatum 2013) • 5th in the World Prosperity Index for Overall Quality of Life (Legatum 2013)

New Zealand – key facts • Size: 270,000 square kilometres (similar in size to Japan and the United Kingdom) • Population: 4.24 million (Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census) • Capital city: Wellington • Time zone: UTC+12:00 • Government: Parliamentary democracy • Official languages: Māori, English and New Zealand Sign Language • High ratio of diversity: more ethnicities resident than the world has countries (Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census) • Most popular non-official languages include Samoan, Hindi, Mandarin, Cantonese and French, among others (Statistics New Zealand, 2013 Census).

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Bicultural heritage in a multicultural society The first people of Aotearoa-New Zealand were long distance seafarers who came on waka (canoes) across the South Pacific ocean from Hawaiki Nui. The Māori people populated New Zealand over 800 years ago, and are the indigenous people of this land. The land was not known to Europeans until 1642. Over 150 years later, settlers started to arrive from England, Scotland and Ireland. From the 20th century onwards, groups and individuals migrated, in hope of a better life. Today’s New Zealanders celebrate a wide and varied heritage – from the Pacific, Europe, Asia, Africa and America.

Photos clockwise from left: Kaikoura, courtesy of www.christchurchnz.com; snowboarders at Mount Hutt ski field; photo of Arthur's Pass, courtesy of Joshua Jackson

A friendly welcome

Action and adventure await

New Zealanders are proud of their land and environment and enjoy showing visitors the sights. 'Kiwis' pride themselves on being welcoming hosts to all cultures and are known for being friendly.

If you enjoy outdoor activities and sports, the wide range on offer in New Zealand will excite.

Whether it is sport, culture, art or politics, New Zealanders love to take part in community activities.

Clean, green and pristine Life in New Zealand is good. New Zealand is one of the least crowded countries in the world, with much of the wild habitat still pure and undeveloped. The country is made up of a North and South Island and a third, smaller island called Stewart Island. With 14 national parks, New Zealand’s varied natural landscapes are easy to access. The South Island is home to: • the breathtaking landscapes of Fiordland • the ski resort town of Queenstown • the rainforests and glaciers of the West Coast • golden beaches and pristine inlets of Nelson and Marlborough • and the majestic Southern Alps.

• The country regularly hosts international sporting events such as netball tests, golf tournaments, sailing regattas and multisport competitions, and is home to the legendary All Blacks rugby team. • Surrounded by sea and dotted with lakes and rivers, New Zealanders are lucky to never be far from water. Water pursuits such as swimming, surfing, sailing, kayaking and other water sports are common pastimes.

Introducing Christchurch and UC Within two hours of Christchurch, you could be whale watching in Kaikoura, relaxing in Hanmer Spring's thermal pools, fishing on the Waimakiriri River, exploring Methven's hills and valleys (of Lord of the Rings fame) or tramping in Arthur's Pass. See pages 4–5 for more information about what Christchurch has to offer a newcomer to New Zealand and international students in particular. Read pages 6–9 for an introduction to the academic credentials of the University of Canterbury, a picturesque suburban campus university located in the heart of Christchurch.

‘I am enjoying my life at UC and in New Zealand very much. I find life in this country really colourful and exciting.’ Alfred Zhao China Studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance

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CHRISTCHURCH Photo courtesy of www.christchurchnz.com

Located on the South Pacific Ocean, Christchurch is New Zealand’s second largest city and the economic centre of the South Island.

‘…the city is experiencing a rebirth with creativity and wit.’ New York Times Places to Go in 2014

Beacon of entrepreneurship Christchurch has the highest economic growth rate in New Zealand, recording GDP growth of 6.6% in 2013.* The city also has one of the country's lowest unemployment rates at 3.3%.** Recently both the New York Times and Lonely Planet highlighted the city's vibrant and cosmopolitan community and applauded the residents' entrepreneurial spirit. Joining UC's community gives you the chance to channel your inner entrepreneur and make a positive impact in a region full of prospects.

Vibrant entertainment options Christchurch is an ideal place for those who enjoy city life, with cafés and shopping districts throughout. As part of the city’s ever-changing development, new entertainment districts have appeared around the city, such as: • Victoria Street, featuring Smash Palace, the Harlequin Club and Revival

* December 2013 GDP data, www.cdc.org.nz ** March 2014 labour data, Statistics New Zealand

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• historic Addington, the site of the Addington Coffee Co-op, the Dux Live music venue, as well as the Court Theatre, CBS Canterbury Arena, AMI Stadium and Tower Junction shopping centre • central city with C1 Espresso, Alice Cinematheque, Vespa, Winnie Bagoes, the Re:Start Mall and The Colombo all offering exciting dining and entertainment options • Riccarton and Bush Inn shopping centres are popular for food and entertainment, including Westfield Mall and Hoyts Cinema.

Unbeatable outdoor lifestyle Christchurch is a recreational hub with over 700 parks and gardens. Hagley Park, located near the heart of central Christchurch, is the third largest urban park in the world. The park has Botanical Gardens, public sports fields, tennis courts and even a public golf course. Hagley Park is used throughout summer for free concerts and festivals, and the Hagley Oval cricket ground will play host to some 2015 Cricket World Cup

matches, including the opening game between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Christchurch’s Port Hills are a popular destination for mountain biking and rock climbing, and the city has excellent swimming and surf beaches. The city is close to Akaroa, New Zealand’s only French settlement, and only two hour’s drive from the thermal hot pools of Hanmer Springs, and nine ski fields in the Southern Alps.

Accessible ways to get around Christchurch is the most navigable of New Zealand’s cities, with a large public transport system providing regular bus access to many destinations. Christchurch has designated cycle pathways and safe pedestrian walkways and footpaths throughout the city. Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is the gateway to the South Island and international flights arrive and depart daily. The airport is serviced by Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. There are regular flights to all national airports. To see the sights, you can take a train or a bus to many areas of the South Island or jump aboard the iconic Christchurch tram, which loops through Christchurch's centre. Find more information on things to see and do: www.christchurchnz.com www.neatplaces.co.nz www.bethere.co.nz

New Zealand Marlborough Hanmer Springs

Franz Josef Glacier

Kaikoura

Mt Hutt ski field Queenstown

Milford Sound Transitional Cathedral

Activity on campus Shopping

Christchurch Punting on the Avon

Parks and recreation

Christchurch photos courtesy of www.christchurchnz.com and Jo O'Brien

NASA Image courtesy JPL/National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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WHY STUDY AT UC? The University of Canterbury is the only university in New Zealand to receive a five-star rating from QS, including perfect scores in the areas of research, teaching, infrastructure and internationalisation.* Be part of an outstanding community Founded in 1873, the University of Canterbury, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, is ranked in the world's top 250 universities and has a strong international reputation for: • high-quality degrees (see pages 18–47) • world-class research (see page 8) • excellent active learning opportunities (see pages 9 and 49) • a supportive campus community of students, staff and central services (pages 48–53).

A world-class education International rankings By aligning our values and our commitment to teaching and research, UC’s academic programmes have consistently achieved international recognition. * QS World University Rankings, 2013

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• In 2014, Times Higher Education named UC as the 19th best university in the world for internationalisation, citing UC graduates’ job prospects, and UC’s teaching and research as reasons for the high ranking. • UC has many eminent academic programmes and is ranked 19th in the world in Civil and Structural Engineering.** • Our teaching and learning stands out across disciplines, with programmes in History, Geography, Law and Education all ranked in the top 100 in the world and in Linguistics, Computer Science and Information Systems, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Communication and Media Studies, Statistics and Operational Research, Modern Languages, Earth and Marine Sciences, Environmental Science, and Sociology all ranked in the top 200 worldwide.** • UC has recently become the first New Zealand university to be invited into the prestigious international AC21 Academic Consortium, comprising 20 of the world's leading universities in Asia, North America, Europe Africa and Australasia.

Learn from the best Teaching excellence is highly valued at UC and evaluated regularly. Each year the University recognises ** QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014

‘The University of Canterbury provides high-quality education and great academic and non-academic support for students.’ Maryam Ghaleh Iran Studying towards a PhD in Communication Disorders

outstanding teachers through the UC Teaching Awards and the UC Teaching Medal. UC staff regularly feature in the national Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards.

and our community encompasses a variety of cultures and value systems. Students, staff and lecturers come from around the world to teach, live and learn at UC.

Active and varied learning

See page 9 for more on how students can get involved in the global experience at UC.

At UC there are a range of services and facilities to support your study: modern lecture theatres, break-out study areas, innovation learning hubs, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories, the most field stations of any New Zealand university, well-resourced libraries, 24-hour computer suites and an Academic Skills Centre.

The UC Graduate Students of the University of Canterbury gain more than just intellectual skills and professional knowledge. Our graduates are involved with the community, culturally aware, highly employable and globally connected. The University prides itself on having a learning environment that provides students in all areas of study with the skills to fully contribute to the social and economic well-being of their communities.

Global connection – be prepared to live and work in today's world At UC, we believe that it is important for our graduates to be prepared to live and work in today’s global society. We value cultural diversity

Employability – streamline your career path In addition to offering bachelor’s degrees in a broad range of disciplines such as Education, Arts, Science, Business, Law and Engineering, UC offers a range of new one-year master's degrees designed to equip students for an evercompetitive professional work environment. For example, the new one-year taught Master of Business Management (MBM) degree offers students from a non-business background the opportunity to up-skill and the Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) enables graduates to become professional accountants. See pages 22–23 for more details of these two business degrees.

Community engagement – play an active role in the community UC is an active partner within the local and global community, and international students are well represented through ties to local international groups and organisations.

Christchurch is an ethnically diverse city and more than 60 nationalities are represented on UC's campus. International students are involved in groups such as the Student Volunteer Army, which enables students to help out in the local community. You can also take advantage of teaching from community experts through courses like CHCH 101, a hands-on course focused on community engagement in tertiary education. Studying at UC offers great opportunities to volunteer your time and energy to gain valuable community engagement knowledge and skills. For more details see page 49.

Biculturalism – become culturally aware and experienced Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, as UC is called in Māori, is dedicated to the relationship between Māori and other New Zealand cultures. Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies, plays a strong role in sharing the history and teaching understanding of Māori culture and language. Each semester international students are welcomed onto campus by a powhiri (a traditional Māori welcome) which is usually followed by a hangi (feast). Joining a club is a great way to make friends and learn about new cultures. UC has more than 120 clubs, covering sporting, recreational, academic and cultural activities, including clubs devoted to Russia, Singapore, Malaysia and China, among others.

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Research at UC – reaching for the stars UC is a leading Australasian research university. Academic staff at UC are engaged in collaborative research and publishing. As a result, students learn in an environment at the cutting-edge of innovation.

Did you know? • In 2013, UC received in excess of NZ$50m (US$43.3m) in research funding. • UC has 26 research institutes and centres, including Gateway Antarctica: Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research; the Biomolecular Interaction Centre; the New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour; New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies and New Zealand South Asia Centre.

The depth of research activity at UC ensures that students are taught and supervised by academics who are at the forefront of advances in their field of study and who are making significant contributions to knowledge.

• The University operates five field stations across the country, and our staff and students use New Zealand’s Scott Base in Antarctica.

UC's commitment to research is supported by field stations, research centres and interdisciplinary groups, as well as collaborations with other universities and industry.

• In 2013, a record high of 205 new PhD enrolments were received, of these 61% were international students.

26 research centres

• The University is a Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) project partner and operates a field station in Nigeria as part of the Nigerian Montane Forest project.

UC’s research centres ensure students and staff benefit from cutting-edge research and new technology. The centres attract and retain highcalibre teaching staff and offer exciting research opportunities at postgraduate level. For more about research centres see the box on this page.

• UC hosts the first IBM Supercomputer (Blue Gene) in the southern hemisphere.

In the news

• UC is home to NZi3, an entrepreneuriallyfocused, applied research institute, which offers the best of New Zealand’s ICT academic expertise with industrydriven research and partners such as Microsoft, IBM, HP and JADE.

Highlights of current research and staff achievements at UC include: • 2013 Innovation Medal winners, Professor Andy Buchanan, Associate Professor Stefano Pampanin and Dr Alessandro Palermo, who have contributed to the research and development of post-tensioned structural timber in building design. • 2013 Research Medal winner, Professor Dave Kelly, who has been internationally recognised for his research in plant ecology. The other recipient in 2013 was Professor Angus Macfarlane for his esteemed work in education and leadership in Māori research.

Photo of the Mount John astronomical research facility, courtesy of © Matt Searles/Horomaka Images 2014

(HIT Lab NZ). Professor Billinghurst explores how virtual and real worlds can be merged.

• A University of Canterbury designed Springfree Trampoline has won the Best of the Best prize in one of the world’s largest product competitions, the annual international Red Dot Awards for 2014. The safety trampoline designed by Professor Keith Alexander stood out for its ground-breaking design.

• Prestigious Rutherford Discovery Fellowships for early career researchers were awarded in 2013 to Dr Brendon Bradley from the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering and to Dr Daniel Stouffer from the School of Biological Sciences.

• In 2013, Fellowship of the Royal Society of New Zealand was conferred on Professor Mark Billinghurst from the Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand

For more information on UC's researchers and current research projects, visit the searchable database at UC SPARK: www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark

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• The University’s National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE) is partly funded by the European Commission and is a partner in Erasmus Mundus, a European Commission-run international doctoral student exchange programme. • The University has New Zealand’s leading nanofabrication laboratory as part of the national MacDiarmid Institute and operates the best astronomical research facility in the country at Mount John, Tekapo, famous for its clear southern skies (see the photo on this page). • The UC Quake Centre aims to deliver tomorrow’s earthquake engineering solutions today, for Christchurch, New Zealand and the world. The Quake Centre works across consultancy, infrastructure, construction and government.

Learn in an international context At UC, we believe that it is important for our graduates to be prepared to live and work in today’s global society. There are a number of initiatives that promote cultural diversity, multicultural understanding and an international education at UC.

UCXchange programme The University has reciprocal student exchange agreements with more than 50 universities in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Inbound Exchange students must be nominated by an institution with which UC has an exchange agreement to come and study at UC for a semester or two, and are not required to pay tuition fees to UC. Courses that students take at UC may be eligible for credit transfer back to their home university. www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/exchange/ income.shtml Outbound Exchange students are either local or international students currently enrolled at UC who wish to spend one or two semesters of their UC programme at a partner university outside New Zealand. They pay their current tuition fees to UC but study at one of our 50 partners, some of which include: • University of British Columbia • University of California • University of Copenhagen • University of Nottingham • Tsinghua University • University of Adelaide.

Programme-specific opportunities Some departments offer unique programmes that allow students to travel, such as: • MGMT 228, the popular business and cultural study tour to China • an exchange to Moscow State University • taking part in the only New Zealand law internship to the United States Congress.

Short-term customised programmes UC can arrange customised programmes for groups of students who wish to experience the beauty of New Zealand while at the same time

experiencing university life. Previous high school groups have stayed in our halls of residence and taken classes in subject areas such as Science and Business, as well as visiting nearby destinations such as Kaikoura, which is famous for whale watching and the location of one of UC’s scientific field stations. We have also arranged professional development programmes for teachers wanting to upgrade their skills and qualifications in fields such as Early Childhood Education and for groups of professionals interested in seminars on specific topics such as Facilities Management, special language programmes or other academic subjects. If you have an interest in a group programme, please contact the International Relationships Office.

International expertise UC welcomes staff from all over the world, for example: • top academics from Cambridge and Oxford come to New Zealand to teach UC students and undertake research • UC staff also teach at international universities and then use their global experience to inform their UC lectures • every year, up to 75 international academics receive Erskine Fellowships to come to UC to teach and conduct seminars. This allows UC students to learn from their experience and expertise. Past Erskine Fellows have included Nobel Prize winners.

Academic partnerships UC maintains numerous partnership agreements with many other distinguished universities around the world. These may include partnerships such as 1+3, 1+2, 2+2, and 3+1 articulation agreements or dual degree programmes at undergraduate or graduate levels. These programmes allow international students to study part of their qualification in their home country and then complete their studies at UC. Some of our partners include: • University of Kuala Lumpur • Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Tianjin University • Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL).

‘I really enjoy the very good contact with the lecturers and the way they all try their best to make lectures interesting and funny. I really like that way of teaching here in New Zealand.’ Daniel Graser Germany Study Abroad Student Science (Undergraduate)

Study Abroad programme The Study Abroad programme allows students from other universities to come to study at UC for one or more semesters and select from hundreds of courses. UC offers a Certificate of Proficiency for courses completed, which can be taken back to your own university as a component of your degree there. Some courses run in semester one, some in semester two, and others are full-year courses. You may either apply directly to UC or through a Study Abroad programme based in your home country. www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/studyab

UC also has a scholarship programme with the China Scholarships Council, for doctoral study at UC (see page 54 for more information).

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GAINING ADMISSION Studying towards a university qualification will be one of the most exciting challenges you will ever have. At UC we can provide you with programme options to ensure that you are successful in reaching your educational goals. To give you the tools and skills you need to succeed in your studies, UC's partners offer several preparatory programmes, including English for Academic Purposes (see page 11) and a Foundation Studies Certificate (see page 12). These help prepare students for university study. All preparatory programmes are taught on campus where you will have full access to the University’s libraries, computer labs, language labs, medical centre and sports facilities.

Gain admission to UC To gain admission to the University, there are two main entry requirements that you must meet: • English language entry requirements – If you are going into a degree programme you must satisfy our English language entry requirements before UC can provide you with an Offer of Place. This can be done either with a satisfactory score from a recognised English language test or by successfully completing an English language programme delivered by

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CCEL College of English on the UC campus after arriving in New Zealand (see page 11). • Academic entry requirements – If you are applying for admission to the University on the basis of an international (non-New Zealand) qualification, you must meet UC’s academic entry requirements (see pages 14–15). If you do not meet UC’s academic entry requirements you may be able to achieve these by successfully completing the UCIC Foundation Studies Certificate (page 12). Note that some programmes have additional entry requirements and admission to the University does not guarantee you admission to a particular programme of study.

What should I do now? Once you have familiarised yourself with the two main entry requirements in this publication, plan your next steps for securing a place at UC by using the checklist on page 56. You can always contact our experienced international advisors, who can guide you through this process.

‘I was blown away by the positive attitude and organisational skills of all the staff and students.’ Melanie Schwarz

More information Telephone: +64 3 364 2459 Email: international@canterbury.ac.nz www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/ admissions

Germany 2013 Exchange student (Linguistics and Te Reo Māori)

English language entry requirements International students who do not have: • New Zealand University Entrance under NCEA, or • an overseas entrance qualification from a country system where the main language is English and the instruction for the qualification was in English will be required to perform to a satisfactory level in an approved English language test (see table on right).

Approved English language test scores for entry to UC To study at UC…

IELTS (Academic)

TOEFL (iBT)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at CCEL

Undergraduate studies, 6.0 overall Certificates, (no section Graduate diplomas < 6.0)

80 overall with 19 in RD, WR, LS

EAP 2 grade C+

Postgraduate studies*

90 overall with 20 in WR

EAP 2 grade B+

6.5 overall (no section < 6.0)

For more information about English language entry requirements for UC go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/ international/english.shtml

* These are the minimum requirements for postgraduate /doctoral study and some programmes may require higher levels. Note: In some cases students who can demonstrate successful previous study in an English-speaking environment (for example students from Scandinavia with high grades in their final year of high school English) may be exempted from a formal English language test. For teacher education programmes, students need to provide the evidence of an IELTS (academic) result of at least 7.0 overall, with no band score below 7.0. Some professional programmes require a particular IELTS score.

Learn English on campus

Entry requirements for CCEL College of English – one of the following scores

English language courses are delivered on campus by our partner, the CCEL College of English. Programmes include General English and English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Students who successfully complete an EAP 2 programme at CCEL (and meet UC’s academic entry requirements, see pages 14–15) may transfer to UC’s degree programmes. For details contact the CCEL College of English: Telephone: +64 3 343 3790 Email: study@ccel.co.nz www.ccel.co.nz

To study at CCEL...

CCEL Entry Test**

EAP 1

IELTS Cambridge TOEFL (iBT) (Academic) International Examination (CIE)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2) for undergraduate studies

Pass grade

C+ pass

5.5 overall

FCE pass

46 overall

English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2) for postgraduate studies

Pass grade

B pass

6.0 overall

FCE pass

60 overall

** Test can be taken prior to arrival in New Zealand.

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Pathway to UC through UC International College

UCIC students can: • access University facilities and services including libraries, computer laboratories (some open 24/7), recreation facilities, oncampus accommodation, health services and career services

Your Bachelor Degree Year 4 / Optional Honours* Year 3 Year 2 UTP Final year or equivalent

UC’s Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science are three-year degrees with an additional optional honours year for high achieving students. UC’s Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is a four-year honours degree. Programmes are subject to change without notice. For the latest programme information, visit www.ucic.ac.nz

where students transfer directly into the second year of the respective bachelor's degree at UC.

• have access to more than 120 clubs on campus covering sporting, recreational, academic and cultural events and activities

Commerce UTP

• learn in small classes, complemented by small group tutorials and workshops • receive extra academic contact to fully develop understanding of each course • experience exceptional standards of teaching, with courses that are delivered by highly qualified academics.

Foundation Studies Certificate UCIC offers a Foundation Studies Certificate (FSC) for students to qualify for direct entry to the University of Canterbury. Five streams are offered including Business, Engineering, Science, Information Technology, and Arts and Mass Communication. Students can commence studies in March, June or October each year. Students complete eight courses over two semesters.

University Transfer Programmes UCIC offers University Transfer Programmes (UTPs) for Commerce, Engineering and Science

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Year 1

Foundation Studies

• be part of a diverse and vibrant student population, with international students representing over 60 countries

• be given academic and personal support to reach goals

University of Canterbury

Undergraduate

UC International College (UCIC) provides an excellent pathway to the University of Canterbury for students who do not meet the admission requirements for UC programmes (see the chart on pages 14–15). For those who need to bridge the gap between previous study and university, UCIC pathways are also suitable.

UCIC

Secondary School

Pre-university

By choosing to study at UCIC, students undertake a programme that is moderated by the University of Canterbury to ensure the highest academic quality.

Students can commence in March, June or October each year. Students complete eight courses of which five are compulsory accounting, economics, information systems, management and statistics.

Engineering UTP Students can commence in March or October* each year. Students complete eight courses of which five are compulsory — foundations of engineering, engineering physics, engineering mathematics (2), mathematical modelling and computation.

Science UTP Students can commence in March, June or October each year. Students complete eight courses selected from astronomy, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, geography, geology, mathematics, physics and statistics.

More information UC International College Telephone: +64 3 260 4300 Email: info@ucic.ac.nz www.ucic.ac.nz * Subject to enrolments.

‘I made the right decision to become a student at UCIC. I am provided with an active learning environment with professional teachers that will help me progress into the second year at UC.’ Lam Nguyen (Linh) Vietnam Studying towards a UTP: Commerce at UCIC

Study an undergraduate programme A degree is the standard qualification you study towards at university. Your first degree is called a bachelor’s degree and usually takes three or four years of full-time study to complete. Courses are the building blocks of all UC undergraduate qualifications. Each course has a point value which you can count towards your qualification when you have passed the course. Three-year degrees require you to gain credit for courses adding up to at least 360 points and four-year degrees require a minimum of 480 points. A normal full-time load is approximately 120 points per year.

General degrees General degrees such as the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, are the most flexible degrees. You have the opportunity to study subjects from outside your own degree – this means you could do a Science degree and also study English or Education. With general degrees you choose a subject to specialise in – this is called your major. You can also major in two subjects – a double major. General degrees can be started in February (semester one) and most can also be started in July (semester two).

Specialist degrees Specialist degrees such as the Bachelor of Laws or the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours prepare you for a career in a particular profession, as well as equipping you with transferable skills that are applicable to a range of careers. With specialist degrees a number of courses are compulsory and your course of study is more prescribed. Specialist degrees start in February (semester one) and cannot be started in July (semester two). Some specialist degrees have limited entry to the first year and require a special application. Some, while having open entry to the first year, require students to obtain a certain grade point average before they can be admitted to the second year of the degree. For more information about qualifications offered at UC go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses For a list of subject areas go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/subjects Note: Course offerings are subject to change.

Bachelor of Commerce – typical degree structure

300 Level

300

200

300

200

100

200

ECON

INFO

MGMT

STAT

100

Level

Year 3 200 Level

Level

Year 2 ACCT

102

123

100 Level1

100

101

Level

Year 1 Commerce major courses (minimum requirements)

Courses from Commerce or other degrees

Other Commerce courses

1 ECON 104 or ECON 105 or ECON 199. ECON 199 is a STAR course for secondary school students.

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). For complete BCom major degree plans go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/undergrad/bcom.shtml

Bachelor of Laws – typical degree structure

300

Level

300

LAWS

300

Level

Year 4 200

301

Level

Year 3 200

200

Level

200

Level

200

Level

Year 2 LAWS

1001

LAWS

101

110

100

Level

100

Level

100

Level

100 Level

Year 1 Compulsory Law courses

Optional Law courses

Non-Law courses

1 May include CRJU 101 (previously LAWS 150).

Each small block represents a 15-point course. Large blocks represent 30 point courses.

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours – typical degree structure

Year 4 3rd Professional Year 3 2nd Professional Year 2 1st Professional ENGR

100

ENGR

EMTH

101

118

EMTH

119

PHYS

101

100 Level

Year 1 Intermediate Professional years

Required Intermediate courses in Engineering, Engineering Mathematics and Physics

Other Intermediate courses from Engineering or other subjects (depending on discipline)

ENGR 100, is a zero-points, zero-fees course

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). Correct at date of printing. Please check www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz for more information.

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Undergraduate entry requirements Entry to the first year of most undergraduate degrees at UC is open to all students who meet the entry requirements listed here. If your country or qualification is not on the list or you need more information contact the International Relationships Office: international@canterbury.ac.nz or phone +64 3 364 2459 Education system

If you have achieved…

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Australia

Successful completion of Year 11 with acceptable grades.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Year 12 Certificate and ATAR of 74 or higher; or Queensland OP at 12 or lower; or UNSW Foundation – Average C grade (6.5) or better overall.

Undergraduate degree

Certificado Conclusao de 2 Grau Grade 7 average.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Brazil.

Undergraduate degree

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)

IGCSE: passing grades in 4 academic subjects

UCIC Foundation Studies

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

Undergraduate degree

Canada

Go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/international/canada.shtml

Undergraduate degree

Chile

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

Undergraduate degree

China

Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 70% in 4 academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Completed one year of successful study (70% average) towards a four year bachelor degree at a recognised university; or Completed a Diploma from a recognised institution requiring no less than two years to complete (70% average). The Diploma must have sufficient academic content. (Applications are considered on a case by case basis)

Undergraduate degree

Successful completion of Form 6 School Leaving Certificate with an overall score of 260

UCIC Foundation Studies

USP Foundation Year: all degrees except BSc: Seven passes in semester-length papers, including at least a C grade in either of the Communications Skills papers. BSc: At least a C grade in one Communication Skills paper plus a C average in the following year-long papers; BIOL (or TECH), CHEM, MATH, PHYS; or Fiji Form 7 examination with an aggregate over four relevant subjects of 250 out of 400 with minimum of 50 in English.

Undergraduate degree

France

Baccalauréat Diploma

Undergraduate degree

GCE ‘A’ levels

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

Undergraduate degree

Germany

Abitur: Students who have achieved a grade of 13 in the English language paper of the Abitur examination are exempt from taking one of the standard English language tests as proof of their competence in English.

Undergraduate degree

Hong Kong

Successful completion of Senior Secondary 2 with passing grades in four academic subjects. Passing grades in four relevant IGCSE/O Level academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Holders of the Diploma must present at least three subjects achieved at Level 4 or better, including English Language and two Elective subjects; or Hong Kong ‘A’ levels; Two A level passes of which at least one must be at C grade plus two passes at AS level.

Undergraduate degree

Successful completion of Year 10 with 65% or better in four academic subjects in the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CISCE) or All India Secondary School Examination (CBSE); or successful completion of Year 10 with 70% or better in four academic subjects in a Secondary School Certificate awarded by a recognised Board of Secondary Education; or All India Senior Certificate or the Higher Secondary School Certificate 50% or better in four academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

An overall average of 75% with a minimum of 60% in English in All-India Senior School Certificate or the Higher Secondary School Certificate; or one year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in India.

Undergraduate degree

SMU II with average of 7.0 or completion of SMU III

UCIC Foundation Studies

SMU of 8.5 or better One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Indonesia.

Undergraduate degree

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Year 1 of IB

UCIC Foundation Studies

UC is currently reviewing its IB entrance scores and welcomes students who have successfully completed the Diploma with a score of 30 or higher to apply. Applications with a score of less than 30 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Undergraduate degree

Ireland

A Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at C level or better in Higher level papers.

Undergraduate degree

Japan

General Upper Secondary School: Year 2 with a Grade 3 average; or successful completion of Year 3.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study toward an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Japan; or Completion of a Junior college diploma of 2-3 years duration; or High School Diploma with a minimum average 3.5. (Note: an applicant with a junior college diploma is likely to gain admission to a general degree programme only)

Undergraduate degree

Completion of KCSE with a D grade average; or GCE O-levels: passing grades in 4 relevant subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum of a B average; or GCE ‘A’ level: At least three 'A' levels at grade C or above. A result in General Studies cannot be included.

Undergraduate degree

SPM, Form 5 or UEC with minimum 4 passes in academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

STPM: 3 passes at Principal level (no lower than C) including one at B grade or better. All passes must be gained at the same sitting; or GCE ‘A’ level: At least three 'A' levels at grade C or above. A result in General Studies cannot be included; or UEC: A maximum of 18 points over six academic subjects (calculated on the basis that A1 = 1 point, A2 = 2 points, B3 = 3 points etc). Students who have achieved a grade of B4 or better in O level English (1119) are exempt from taking one of the standard English language tests as proof of their competence in English.

Undergraduate degree

Brazil

Fiji

India

Indonesia

Kenya

Malaysia

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Education system

If you have achieved…

Then you are eligible to enter…

Nepal

Completion of Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Year 11) with a grade average of 50%.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Higher Secondary Education Certificate provided that 75% average is achieved.

Undergraduate degree

NCEA: 12 credits in each of three university approved subjects at Level 2 IGCSE: passing grades in four academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

New Zealand University Entrance through NCEA; or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or International Baccalaureate (IB). Go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions

Undergraduate degree

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 65% average.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Oman.

Undergraduate degree

Completion of Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 11) with a grade average of 50% in academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Pakistan.

Undergraduate degree

New Zealand

Oman Pakistan Papua New Guinea

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Russia

Diploma of Completed Secondary Education: with 3.0 average.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Russia.

Undergraduate degree

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Grade 6 or better.

UCIC Foundation Studies

National University of Samoa Foundation Year – A completed Foundation Certificate in one of Arts, Commerce, Education, General or Science (ie, not Nursing) with a minimum overall grade B3 and a minimum of grade B1 in HEN004 Foundation English.

Undergraduate degree

Samoa

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 60% average in academic subjects or US High School Diploma.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Saudi Arabia.

Undergraduate degree

Scotland

Scottish Highers: four Scottish Highers in academic subjects at Grade C or above.

Undergraduate degree

Singapore

O-level: passing grades in 4 relevant subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

NUS High School Diploma or Singapore GCE A levels: A minimum of two H2 passes and a third pass at H1 or H2 level, plus at least an E grade in N-level /O-level mathematics or additional mathematics.

Undergraduate degree

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Grade 6 or better.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Three or more B grades in the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate. All students must have grade 5 or better in PSSC English (for literacy) and grade 6 or better in PSSC maths (for numeracy).

Undergraduate degree

South Africa

Applicants must have completed the National Senior Certificate and be eligible to enrol in a bachelor’s degree at a South African university.

Undergraduate degree

South Korea

Senior High School Year 2 with minimum C average.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised Korean university; or Korean University Entrance Examination with a minimum acceptable score of 250.

Undergraduate degree

GCE O-level with a minimum 4 passes.

UCIC Foundation Studies

GCE A levels with at least three A level passes at one sitting with at least one pass at grade C or better.

Undergraduate degree

Completion of Senior Middle 2 with an average of 70% in 4 academic subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

A satisfactory standard in senior high school and a junior college diploma of at least two years’ duration; or Junior high school and a five year junior college diploma; or one year of successful study toward an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Taiwan.

Undergraduate degree

Matayom 5 with minimum average 60% or completion of Matayom 6.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Thailand.

Undergraduate degree

United Arab Emirates

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in UAE.

Undergraduate degree

United Kingdom

O-level: passing grades in 4 relevant subjects.

UCIC Foundation Studies

GCE ‘A’ levels with at least three ‘A’ levels at grade C or above. A result in General Studies cannot be included. Conditional offers can be given on forecast results. Apply directly to the University of Canterbury, not through UCAS.

Undergraduate degree

United States of America

a) High School Diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (GED) with a score of at least 50 in each test; and b) SAT 1 result of at least 1600 or a composite ACT score of 24 or better (SAT 1 scores below 1600 may be considered on a case by case basis). Please note: this refers to the new SAT 1 test which includes the Writing Assessment; if you completed the previous SAT 1 test, please contact the UC International Relationships Office for details.

Undergraduate degree

Vanuatu

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate Grade 6 or better.

UCIC Foundation Studies

Three or more B grades in the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate. All students must have grade 5 or better in PSSC English (for literacy) and grade 6 or better in PSSC maths (for numeracy).

Undergraduate degree

Successful completion of Year 11 with a 6.0 GPA.

UCIC Foundation Studies

One year of successful study towards an undergraduate degree at a recognised university in Vietnam.

Undergraduate degree

Saudi Arabia

Solomon Islands

Sri Lanka Taiwan

Thailand

Vietnam

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Study a postgraduate or graduate programme

their undergraduate degree, and you need to The University of Canterbury good final grades to be eligible. However, offers postgraduate qualifications have prerequisites vary between subjects – you recognised worldwide. UC need to check with the relevant school or departmental website. Students who complete graduates are accepted an honours degree to a satisfactory standard into prestigious university may be permitted to proceed to a master’s programmes overseas and secure degree by thesis only. research positions around the world, while others go on to Master’s degrees high-calibre jobs. Master’s degrees comprise a minimum of With over 70 qualifications in over 100 disciplines available at graduate and postgraduate level, UC has a programme of study that will allow you to further your interests in a particular area, to gain professional qualifications and to stand out from the crowd. The University also has over a hundred PhD and master’s scholarships available in all subjects and disciplines. Read more on page 54.

Honours degrees Postgraduate honours degrees entail one year of full-time coursework after completing an undergraduate degree. Most honours programmes comprise courses in one subject, though some give you the option to broaden your choice. Usually students study an honours degree in the same subject they majored in for

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One to two years of study and can involve either coursework or research or a combination of both. Your research is presented in the form of a thesis, dissertation or research project. Where students have performed with excellence, and provided that certain standards and time limits have been met, master’s degrees can be awarded with either honours or distinction. International students who are enrolled in a master's by research programme have no restrictions on the hours they can work. Students whose thesis research is progressing well and whose thesis would benefit from an extended period of research can, with the support of their department, apply for a transfer to a PhD (but this is not automatic).

Postgraduate certificates and diplomas Postgraduate certificates and diplomas are typically highly specialised professional qualifications that normally require previous degrees majoring in the subject or in a related area of study. Postgraduate certificates can typically be completed in six months of full-time study and normally provide professional development in a specified area. They may lead on to further study at a higher level. Postgraduate diplomas can typically be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time over up to two years. Some postgraduate diplomas form the first year of a master’s degree.

Graduate certificates and diplomas Most graduate qualifications can be taken by students with an undergraduate degree with a major in an unrelated area. They provide an opportunity to change subject areas, either within your first degree area or in a completely different area. Some graduate qualifications, for example the Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching,

are professional qualifications which prepare you for employment in a specific field. Others are designed to provide professional development in a specific area or prepare you for further study.

The minimum period of enrolment for a full-time candidate is two years and they should normally complete their thesis within four years.

Some graduate certificates can be completed in six months of full-time study. Credit may often be transferred to a graduate diploma. Graduate diplomas can typically be completed in one year of full-time study.

• you are eligible to pay domestic fees if you reside in New Zealand

Doctoral studies UC offers two main doctoral programmes: • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Five reasons to complete your PhD at UC:

• you can apply for a graduate work visa once you have graduated • there are no restrictions on the hours you can work • your partner will be granted an unrestricted work visa for New Zealand

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

• your children can study at New Zealand public primary or high schools for free.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) involves extensive, sustained and original research and study in a subject of your choice, with the results being presented in a thesis which will contribute to intellectual knowledge of the field. It is normally the highest academic qualification available and is a mark of intellectual ability, self-discipline and commitment. A PhD prepares you for an academic career in your chosen subject, and also for many other career paths. The thesis must meet recognised international standards and presents the outcome of the research, placing it in the broader framework of the discipline or field of study. The PhD is carried out under qualified supervision.

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) is aimed at students undertaking advanced research in music composition or performance. It comprises scholarly research in the form of a supervised research thesis and performance practice in the form of public music performance or the presentation of compositions. Students make a significant contribution both intellectually and in practice to either the interpretative and/or technical practice of musical performance, or the technical and creative practice of musical composition.

The application process normally requires an audition, interview and/or submission of previous academic work and recommendation from the School of Music.

Postgraduate entry requirements Good grades in an undergraduate degree from an internationally recognised university are required for admission to UC at postgraduate level. You may also be required to undertake a ‘bridging’ or qualifying course before being admitted to a postgraduate programme. For postgraduate English language requirements see page 11 or go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/ admissions/international/english.shtml Applicants for a PhD programme require a research-focused honours or master’s degree with excellent grades. We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the details of the programme you are interested in before applying. Prospective postgraduate students can visit the relevant department website or the UC SPARK website at www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark to find out about the research interests of academic staff. You are strongly encouraged to approach potential supervisors before applying for postgraduate study at UC. For more information about postgraduate and graduate study at UC go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad

‘The MForSc provides me with the necessary skills for managing a natural resource business. The programme also makes it possible for me to develop my thesis with an Engineering approach, as a precursor to my PhD in Forest Engineering.’ Paul Oyier Kenya Studying towards a Master of Forestry Science

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

Arts UC’s College of Arts provides students with quality, researchdriven teaching that embraces developments in new thinking, emerging technology, and is committed to breaking new ground. UC's College of Arts is ranked among the world's top 100 for History and in the top 200 for Communication and Media Studies, Geography, Linguistics, Modern Languages and Sociology.* Students can study over 40 different subjects, from Anthropology to Te Reo Māori. Through excellence in research and teaching, academic staff in the humanities, social sciences and creative arts prepare students for employment. Arts graduates are able to think critically and analytically, develop creative solutions to challenging problems and communicate ideas effectively. Our Arts Internships champion work-based experience, enabling students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world situations and further their career goals.

Career opportunities In today’s rapidly changing work environment most people pursue several career paths in their lifetime. Graduates need skills that are applicable to many situations and such skills are highly sought after by employers. Discover an exciting career in media, government, international relations, arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public policy, writing, editing, PR, communications, conservation, tourism, teaching, community development, publishing, design, business, advertising or marketing. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Featured qualifications Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Why study a BA at UC?

The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible three-year degree that allows you to study a wide range of subjects, while specialising in two areas (your major and minor, or a double major). Our BA teaches you to communicate, research, analyse, and understand our society. It prepares you for a wide range of future employment options and for further study in specialised programmes.

• Learn transferable skills that employers want: research, writing, critical thinking and communication.

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDipJ)**

Why study a PGDipJ at UC?

This intensive one-year programme is for graduates who intend to work in the media or communications industries. Gain experience and a career in print journalism (newspapers, magazines, online), broadcast journalism (radio, television) or as communication specialists in the public and private sectors.

Master of International Law and Politics (MIntLaw&Pols) The Master of International Law and Politics is designed for students who have some background in international politics, diplomacy or international law, and wish to further develop their specialist knowledge.

• A BA gives you the option of internships in your second and third year to gain practical work experience. • You have flexibility to specialise in your degree or study a wide variety of subjects, including interdisciplinary study.

• Students get intensive training in media ethics and law, news gathering, writing news, research and analysis, and multimedia reporting. • A strong emphasis on practical work: you can report for local newsrooms, or even broadcast live on local radio. • Many professional guest lecturers and tutors bring real-world understanding to theories taught.

Why study a MIntLaw&Pols at UC? • Be prepared for a career in diplomacy, specialised legal practice, inter-governmental or non-governmental agencies, the military and international organisations. • Develop specialist knowledge in international law, politics and international conflict resolution.

‘UC has a good reputation around the world and it is very internationaloriented. The learning atmosphere here is awesome. I love my subject so much that I am very happy to work on it every day.’ Dan Jiao

* QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014 ** Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due August 2014

China Studying towards a PhD in Linguistics

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Postgraduate and graduate programmes

Duration

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

For high-achieving Bachelor of Arts students (or equivalent). For the range of subjects that you can choose from see the chart on page 21.

One year full-time.

Graduate Diploma in Arts

For those who already have an undergraduate degree. For the range of subjects that you can choose from see the chart on page 21.

One year full-time.

Master of Arts

For the range of subjects that you can choose from see the chart on page 21.

One year of coursework, with a thesis over one to two years.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

See Fine Arts on page 33.

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Master of International Law and Politics

View the previous page for a description.

One year full-time.

Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship

This postgraduate diploma consists of four courses including The Art Museum Past and Present, a special project in staging an exhibition, a gallery internship and one course from the Art History or Art Theory honours schedule.

One year full-time.

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism*

See the previous page for a description.

One year full-time.

Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori Master of Te Reo Māori

One year full-time for the PGDipTeReo. The postgraduate diploma provides an Two to three years full-time or up to six years introduction to research-based knowledge part-time for the MTeReo. about Te Reo Māori. The MTeReo provides advanced knowledge of the language and an introduction to research. Both programmes require high levels of fluency in Te Reo Māori for entry.

Postgraduate Diploma in Māori and Indigenous Studies

The postgraduate diploma consists of four Māori One year full-time or up to four years partand Indigenous Studies courses. Students who time. complete the diploma with Merit or Distinction may transfer to the Master of Māori and Indigenous Studies.

Master of Māori and Indigenous Studies

The MMaor provides advanced knowledge of the subject and an introduction to research, emphasising critical thinking. It consists of four Māori and Indigenous Studies courses followed by further coursework and research papers or a dissertation.

Two to three years full-time or up to six years part-time.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

See page 17.

Three to four years.

Research Students within the College of Arts benefit from resources like the Logie Collection, the foremost collection of Greek and Roman antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere; the Macmillan Brown Library, a research collection of New Zealand and Pacific Islands materials; and library holdings such as the De Jong Collection in religious studies, that no other New Zealand university can match. The College of Arts hosts a number of successful research centres:

• New Zealand Institute for Language, Brain and Behaviour (NZILBB) • Social Science Research Centre • Te Awatea Violence Research Centre • Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies • National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE) • National Centre for Research in Music Education and Sound Arts • NZ-Australia Connections Research Centre • New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies.

• Confucius Institute at the University of Canterbury * Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due August 2014

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Anthropology

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Child and Family Psychology Chinese

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Cinema Studies

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Classics

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Cultural Studies

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Digital Humanities

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Diplomacy and International Relations Economics

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Education

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European and European Union Studies

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French

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German

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Linguistics Management Science

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Mathematics

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Media and Communication

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Music

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Philosophy

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Political Science

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Psychology

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Russian

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Sociology

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Spanish*

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Statistics

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Te Reo Māori

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Business and Economics UC is home to New Zealand's first Bachelor of Commerce degree. The School of Business and Economics will provide you with the knowledge and skills students need to succeed in a modern, global business environment. Lecturers are awarded for their teaching and research excellence. Students can take advantage of extensive links with leading international business schools as well as have access to international expertise through the Erskine academic exchange programme. Also, student-run commerce, economics and finance clubs offer support and fun. UC and its business partners provide many opportunities for you to gain practical business experience and make important contacts. Internships, business case competitions, careers fairs and student groups all allow you to put classroom theories to the test in the real world and network with industry professionals. Our MBA programmes are fully accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), confirming UC's commitment to international benchmarking of our postgraduate business programmes. The School of Business and Economics is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is working towards accreditation by AACSB International.

Career opportunities From financial markets and economics, to the latest management practices and the rapidly expanding world of e-commerce, the School of Business and Economics provides the knowledge and learning environment to prepare you for a successful future. We have been the choice for many distinguished New Zealanders and international alumni including Chief Executive of low-cost airline Scoot, Campbell Wilson. Commerce graduates are employed as managers, economists, accountants, consultants, marketers and in many other roles in every kind of organisation. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

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Featured qualifications Master of Business Administration (MBA) The MBA programme is oriented towards general management for those who have completed a degree or the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with good grades, and at least five years of managerial work experience. The MBA programme consists of 12 compulsory courses, six courses or the equivalent from a specified list of options, and a project.

Master of Applied Finance and Economics (MAFE) The MAFE is a joint master's degree in Finance and Economics that can be completed full-time in 12–13 months. Students take two semesters of advanced coursework in both subjects, followed by a practical applications course from November–January. The MAFE provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to pursue further academic training in the USA or the United Kingdom.

Why study an MBA at UC? • Complete a professional MBA in 15 months of full-time study. • Internationally accredited by the Londonbased Association of MBAs (AMBA). • Opportunities to attend seminars, guest lectures and networking events within the Canterbury region.

Why study an MAFE at UC? • Offers a coursework-based alternative to the traditional master's research pathway. • Includes a capstone course that involves hands-on applications of advanced tools and techniques. • Allows students with a limited background in economics and finance to prepare for careers in business, financial, banking and public sectors.

Master of Professional Accounting (MPA)

Why study an MPA at UC?

The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is a conversion taught master's that will give graduates the skills, knowledge and competencies to be highly effective, contributing accountants. Graduates will be able to gain provisional membership into leading international professional accounting groups.

• Includes an applied research project and internship.

‘The department is on the forefront of research and has a good track record of its graduates gaining employment in leading financial institutions such as the Reserve Bank.’ Akmal Fazleen Sri Lanka Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance Studying towards a Master of Applied Finance and Economics

• No prior knowledge of accounting is required.

• Leads to provisional membership of professional bodies such as the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) and CPA Australia.

Postgraduate and graduate programmes

Duration

Bachelor of Commerce with Honours Master of Commerce Doctor of Philosophy

For the range of subjects that you can choose from and the level of study available at UC see the chart on page 24.

BCom(Hons): one year full-time, four years part-time. MCom: 12–18 months full-time, 18–36 months part-time. PhD: two to four years full-time, three to seven years part-time.

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration normally require at least five years' management experience. They must also apply to the MBA Programme Director in addition to applying for admission to UC.

A minimum of eight months full-time or up to four years part-time study.

Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Information Systems

The diploma is designed for graduates with a BCom or other degree seeking extension in Accounting and Information Systems. A background in university-level accounting is required. Courses can also count towards meeting the requirement of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA).

A minimum of one year full-time or parttime for up to four years.

Graduate Diploma in Economics

The graduate diploma consists of eight courses normally from 200 and 300-level Economics or Finance courses. The diploma is suitable for students from other disciplines who have an interest in economics and are looking for commerce-related courses to complement their undergraduate degree.

One year full-time or up to four years part-time.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business

The PGDipBus provides the skills and competencies that will allow graduates to gain employment within the private and public sector in relevant business positions. Graduates will gain the confidence to challenge existing commercial practice and participate in the development of new and innovative business strategies.

One year full-time or up to four years part-time.

Graduate Diploma in Management

The graduate diploma provides an overview of the various functions of management to people with a non-commerce background. It will help students gain an understanding of the concepts, tools, frameworks and language of business.

One year full-time. A student enrolled parttime can complete in a minimum of two years and up to a maximum of four years.

Master of Business Management

Can be completed in 12–14 months full-time The Master of Business Management (MBM) is a generalist taught master's that extensively develops or up to four years part-time. skills for strategic business management within a globalised economy. Graduates will gain confidence to lead change, challenge existing commercial practice, and participate in the development of new and innovative business strategies.

Master of Applied Finance and Economics

See the previous page for a description.

Can be completed full-time in 12–13 months.

Master of Professional Accounting

See the previous page for a description.

Can be completed full-time in 15–17 months.

Master of Business Administration

See the previous page for a description.

Can be completed full-time in 15 months.

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Why study a BCom at UC?

Studying a BCom at UC gives you a truly multinational setting, with students and lecturers from around the world. You can choose from 11 different major subjects designed to give you a competitive edge in the marketplace by providing expert knowledge and skills. You can also include courses from other degrees or complete either a double major (combining two areas of study into one degree) or a second degree.

• The highly flexible BCom allows you to include courses from other degrees.

The School of Business and Economics in conjunction with several international partner institutions has established articulation agreements that enable students from these institutions to credit some of their coursework towards a University of Canterbury Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).

• Take part in competitions such as entré and inter-university business challenges to develop your entrepreneurial, project management and teamwork skills.

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More information School of Business and Economics Telephone: +64 3 364 2316 Email: bsecdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nz

• Potential to qualify as a chartered accountant via the NZICA or CPA Australia.

entré – fostering student innovation entré is a non-profit company run by students at UC. The goal of entré is to foster an entrepreneurial spirit on campus, to encourage innovation and educate UC students on the basic elements of business development. entré runs free competitions and events for students throughout the year to suit all levels of participation. Some are as simple as writing a business idea on a napkin while others involve the development of an in-depth business plan. Prizes include giveaways, cash prizes, business mentoring and industry services. www.entre.canterbury.ac.nz

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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Many major subjects give BCom students the opportunity to undertake real-life projects for New Zealand companies, gaining industry experience and receiving credit towards their degree.

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Professional Accounting Strategy and Entrepreneurship

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Hannah Duder, winner of the entré apps challenge 2013

Communication Disorders UC's Department of Communication Disorders has staff who are internationally recognised for their research in communication sciences and disorders. The Department enables postgraduate and undergraduate students to enter a challenging and rewarding profession which improves the quality of life for many people with communication and swallowing disorders. The Department has a reputation as a leader in specialist areas of research including early language development and delay, acoustic speech analysis, fluency disorders, neurogenic disorders, swallowing, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, and aural rehabilitation. Staff provide a national resource centre for information and continuing professional education in communication sciences and disorders. UC has excellent resources including eight onsite clinics and four research laboratories featuring state-of-the-art electronic and assessment equipment. View the next page for more on the Department's research. Each year a number of distinguished scholars, including Erskine Fellows, come from around the world to lecture and conduct collaborative research in the Department.

Featured qualifications Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours (BSLP(Hons)) A four-year honours degree combining theory with practice. Students have the opportunity to undertake work with people of all ages at clinics locally, nationally and overseas.

Why study a BSLP(Hons) at UC? • Fieldwork accounts for between 10–50% depending on year of study. • Accredited by the New Zealand SpeechLanguage Therapists’ Association and recognised by USA, UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada professional associations as part of a mutual recognition agreement.

Master of Audiology (MAud)

Why study an MAud at UC?

The Master of Audiology (MAud) degree comprises coursework and clinical and research experiences. Academic coursework focuses on training professional clinical audiologists with emphasis on the development of clinical and administrative skills relating to the practice of audiology.

• Practical-oriented degree combines coursework with clinical experience and research outputs.

Master of Speech and Language Pathology (MSLP)

Why study the MSLP at UC?

If you have already completed a degree, this applied master's programme enables you to specialise in communication disorders.

• A professional master's degree that is recognised internationally. • Graduates can work as practising audiologists in New Zealand.

• Graduates can become professional speech– language pathologists/therapists. • Two-year hands-on programme includes experiential clinical practice.

The MSLP covers topics including clinical linguistics, evidence-based practice, introductory neuroscience, speech and language development and disorders.

‘There is such a need for quality research and the professorial staff at UC provide an outstanding group of mentors from which to learn.’

Kristin Lamvik

Career opportunities The speech–language pathology and audiology professions offer a range of career opportunities. Graduates are highly employable as clinicians both in New Zealand and overseas. Speech–language pathology graduates can work as a therapist in schools, hospitals and private clinics. You can help a variety of people, from children experiencing delays in acquiring language skills to elderly stroke patients. You can build your own private practice, develop new communication devices or work in a research laboratory.

USA Studying towards a PhD in Speech and Language Sciences

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Audiology graduates are often employed as audiologists in government agencies or businesses. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Research The Department of Communication Disorders has four research laboratories on campus including its own Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, a Speech Production– Perception Lab and the Child Language Centre. The team are part of the multidisciplinary New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour based at UC and is involved with the Swallowing Rehabilitation New Zealand Brain Research Institute for Parkinson’s Research.

More information Department of Communication Disorders Telephone: +64 3 364 2401 Email: communicationdisorders@canterbury.ac.nz www.cmds.canterbury.ac.nz

See also Health Sciences on page 37.

Research The College attracts funding that enables researchers to make advances in educational knowledge and the evaluation of education practice, while also giving postgraduate students opportunities to carry out research in topical aspects of education. The College has links with many well respected research and professsional institutions

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Two to four years full-time. internationally such as the World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP), European Congress on Sports Science, and the UNESCO Asian Pacific Bioethics research group. Academics contribute to a number of important journals and have editorial responsibilities for the Asian Journal of Inclusive Education, the Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education, and the Australian Journal of Teacher Education, among others.

The College also enables international educators to enhance their professional development, including offering customised in-service professional development courses for teachers and teacher educators, custom-designed courses, educational tours and consultancies, and staff and student exchanges. * Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due August 2014

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Career opportunities Teaching offers a creative, stimulating and rewarding career that provides the opportunity to influence and shape many lives. Whether in early childhood, primary or secondary teaching, a UC teaching qualification is recognised internationally and many graduates find work around the world. Teaching also provides entry into careers beyond the classroom, with teaching experience being an excellent background for a wide range of jobs including careers in government, the public sector, social services, community development and business. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

More information College of Education Telephone: +64 3 343 9606 Email: education@canterbury.ac.nz www.education.canterbury.ac.nz * Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due August 2014 † Physical Education only (BEd(PE))

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Engineering UC houses New Zealand’s premier College of Engineering, which provides internationally recognised qualifications and is ranked 19th in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering.* Founded in 1887 as the first School of Engineering in New Zealand, UC’s College of Engineering is internationally recognised for the excellence of its teaching and research, and will be implementing a $145 million investment in new facilities over the next three to five years. Professional engineers are in high demand and are taking a leading role in the design and rebuild of Christchurch as New Zealand’s most modern city. There is no better time or place to study engineering than at UC. Students access well-equipped workshops, laboratories and technical staff as well as computer facilities and a specialist Engineering and Physical Sciences Library. A futuristic augmented reality lab, the only high voltage lab in New Zealand, a structures lab, fluids lab and wind tunnel are also used by students and researchers. Lecturers from top international universities provide unique opportunities for UC students and staff to interact with world leaders.

Career opportunities UC's Bachelor of Engineering with Honours BE(Hons) degree satisfies the academic requirements for membership of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). Graduates can then undertake several years of monitored training as a professional engineer, successful completion of which leads to full membership of IPENZ and Chartered Professional Engineers status.

Featured qualifications Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering (PGCertEng) The PGCertEng is for professional engineers seeking advanced technical training or students looking for a one-year advanced qualification. The PGCertEng can be awarded endorsed or unendorsed in a range of engineering subjects. Subject to meeting degree requirements, graduates can also transfer to a master's degree.

Master of Engineering in Management (MEM) The MEM gives graduates with a degree in Engineering or another relevant subject a real insight into the business world. A fast-paced graduate level course, the MEM offers small group classes and intensive learning. Students must complete six courses and a project within one year. Courses start in semester one (usually February) each year.

Master of Human Interface Technology (MHIT) Human Interface Technology aims to improve interactive technology to meet users’ needs. Courses are diverse and include the study of user-centred design, the development of new interface devices and technologies (hardware and software), evaluating these technologies within the application context and studying the broader impact on human behaviour and society.

As IPENZ is a signatory to the Washington Accord, your accredited degree is an internationally recognised qualification in many overseas countries. There is high international demand for engineering graduates and many choose to work overseas after graduating.

‘Engineering at UC is very well recognised in Southeast Asia. UC provided me with a safe place to fully discover myself and know exactly what I wanted for my career goals.’

For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Katethip (Kate) Varanyuwatana

* QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014

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Thailand Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Chemical and Process Engineering

Why study a PGCertEng at UC? • Complete an advanced course-based qualification in one or two semesters. • Endorsements available in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Earthquake Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Transportation Engineering.

Why study an MEM at UC? • Students apply technical skills in real-life situations through a six-month industrybased project. • Endorsed by IPENZ as a quality professional development course. • Voted the "best and most comprehensive engineering management course in Australasia" by ACEME (Australasian Conference of Engineering Management Educators).

Why study an MHIT at UC? • An applied master's degree that can be completed in one year of full-time study. • Be prepared for a career in a cutting-edge field with wide application to areas such as medicine, rehabilitation, education and training, entertainment and business. • Develop specialist knowledge of key interface design principles, the ability to describe and evaluate interface hardware and software, and research and development skills.

Postgraduate programmes

Duration

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering

See the previous page for a description.

One or two semesters.

Master of Engineering Studies

The MEngSt caters for professional engineers seeking advanced technical training and is a taught masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree with no thesis requirement. The degree may be endorsed in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Earthquake Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Fire Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

One to two years full-time.

Master of Engineering

The ME is a research degree completed by coursework and a thesis. The master's may be endorsed in Bioengineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Earthquake Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Mechanical Engineering.

16 months to two years full-time.

Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering

Fire engineers specialise in the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environment from destructive fire. In the first half of the degree, students take block courses in areas such as fire dynamics and fire safety and systems. Online learning software allows flexible programmes of study. The second half of the degree requires a thesis.

One to three years full-time. We strongly recommend that international students apply by June.

Master of Engineering in Management

See the previous page for a description.

Students must complete six courses and a six-month industry-based project within one year. Courses start in semester one (usually February).

Master of Engineering in Transportation

The MET covers three main areas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; transportation planning, traffic engineering and pavement engineering, with options for specialising in one or all.

Two years.

Master of Human Interface Technology

See the previous page for a description.

One year full-time.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Students can study a PhD in various Engineering subjects: see the chart on the next page and page 17 for more about PhD study at UC.

Two to four years full-time.

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Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is a four-year internationally recognised and accredited professional degree. The first year of the BE(Hons) is called the Engineering Intermediate Year and normally includes nine courses. The Intermediate Year is followed by three professional years of study in one of the following Engineering disciplines: • Chemical and Process Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Forest Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Mechatronics Engineering • Natural Resources Engineering • Software Engineering.

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Entry to the First Professional Year of each discipline is limited and is based on your academic performance in your first year of study. The professional years will focus your learning on knowledge and skills that are relevant to your chosen Engineering discipline through a combination of lectures, laboratory work and field classes.

Research

Why study a BE(Hons) at UC?

Our students also benefit from the College’s close interaction with industry. Such relationships help to attract financial support for research as well as providing opportunities to establish professional networks.

• Complete 800 hours of practical industry work as part of your degree. • Accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). • Participate in events such as the annual bridge building competition and projects such as designing and building a racing car or simulating lightning strikes. • Personal Academic Advisors for every Intermediate Year student. • A flexible Intermediate Year allows you to keep your options open for the professional years or to transfer to a Science degree.

Creativity and innovation are encouraged and research collaborations are often interdisciplinary, with projects spanning departments, research centres, and other colleges within the University. Research projects can also involve national research institutes and organisations in industry.

More information College of Engineering Telephone: +64 3 364 2608 Email: engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz

Fine Arts Since it was established in 1882, UC’s School of Fine Arts has consistently produced high quality graduates. Many have achieved acclaim within the international community of artists, designers, curators and scholars.

Featured qualifications

The School of Fine Arts’ staff are highly qualified and experienced artists, designers, curators, film makers, art historians and art theorists of international standing.

Students complete a single artistic project and also submit a 5,000–7,000 word supplementary essay and formally present their work as part of an oral exam.

Housed in purpose-built buildings, the School provides students with ample studio space, well-equipped workshops, computer laboratory, darkrooms and extensive film and video facilities. In addition there is a reference library featuring a slide collection of 100,000 images and UC’s Central Library houses one of the country’s top two Fine Arts collections. The School offers opportunities to gain valuable exhibition experience through spaces on campus (including an onsite art gallery) and around the city. The extensive exhibition programme is closely linked to the artist-inresidence and teaching programmes. A busy schedule of visiting international artists also share their expertise with students.

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA(CreativeWriting))

Why study an MFA(CreativeWriting) at UC?

The MFA(CreativeWriting) degree is designed for students who have studied courses in creative writing at undergraduate and honours level and professional writers who wish to gain an internationally recognised formal qualification in their field.

• Entry into the programme is limited to eight students at any one time.

• Intensive one-year master's in creative writing.

• The artistic project will be completed to a level considered suitable for publication or presentation.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Why study a BFA at UC?

The four-year programme provides students with professional facilities and exposure to a variety of creative arts at UC. Specialisations in the School include Film, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography and Sculpture.

• First art school in New Zealand and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. • UC students enjoy being part of a supportive community of Fine Arts practitioners.

The Intermediate Year introduces each of the studio courses, before students specialise in one studio subject for the remainder of their studies.

UC has international student exchange partnerships with prominent international art schools such as the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.

Postgraduate programmes Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours

Duration

Students submit a research proposal and work scheme acceptable to the postgraduate admissions committee. The degree course consists of a submission of works and a research paper, to be completed within an academic year. A special application for admission must be made.

One year.

Master of Fine Arts

One year. The MFA programme comprises either a submission of work in Film, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography or Sculpture, or a combination of courses and submission of work, to be completed within 12 months. A special application for admission must be made.

‘Having a degree from a recognised art institute will help establish my name which should make it easier for me to access better art galleries.’

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

See above for a description.

One year.

Jon Jeet

Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship

See Arts page 20.

One year.

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Painting; Master of Fine Arts in Painting

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Career opportunities Alongside the creative and practical skills learned, Fine Arts graduates develop excellent skills in organisation and time management. These skills prepare Fine Arts graduates for a wide range of employment opportunities nationally and internationally. Recent graduates have been employed as professional artists, art gallery directors, photojournalists, commercial photographers, film directors, designers, consultants, art conservators, illustrators, fashion designers, art critics, art historians, graphic designers, lecturers and art teachers. A UC Fine Arts degree is accepted as an entry qualification to further study in New Zealand and overseas. UC graduates have been accepted into the best graduate programmes in Britain, Germany, Switzerland, France, Canada, the United States and Australia. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

More information School of Fine Arts Telephone: +64 3 364 2159 Email: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fine-arts

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Experience the arts at UC

Events:

With over 200 concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances, public lectures and more every year, UC offers you plenty of opportunities to ‘Experience the Arts’.

Platform Arts Festival www.canterbury.ac.nz/platform

Concerts:

Clubs:

www.music.canterbury.ac.nz UCConcerts on Facebook

ImprovSoc, DramaSoc, BandSoc, BreakSoc, UCanDance www.ucsa.org.nz/clubs

Exhibitions: www.sofa.canterbury.ac.nz School of Fine Arts on Facebook

PG Cert/ Dip

UCSA Arts Week www.ucsa.org.nz/events

Public lectures and more: www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz www.canterbury.ac.nz/wiw

Forestry Today’s forestry industry is seeking graduates with creativity and expertise in planning, policy, biodiversity, conservation, environmental and sustainable management – precisely the skills for which graduates of the New Zealand School of Forestry at UC are renowned.

Featured qualifications

UC is the only university in the country offering internationally recognised professional postgraduate Forestry qualifications as well as the only professional undergraduate Forestry degree in New Zealand.

Students must first have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree in Forestry or other relevant subjects, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry.

International experts regularly share their knowledge with students through both the Erskine Programme and an industry visitors programme. Shared facilities coupled with dedicated research spaces in the School offer opportunities for in-depth research in areas ranging from transportation to wood processing, business to marketing. Students have many opportunities to work in the field with access to UC's extensive network of field stations. The field station at Harihari in South Westland is used by students for practical courses and as a research centre, while other field stations located near Arthur’s Pass, in Kaikoura and at Westport are also available for teaching and research. In addition, UC is located near plantations and native forests, which are used for both teaching and research, and students visit other forestry organisations throughout the country. The School has exchange programmes with the University of British Columbia in Canada and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the United States, which allow students to complete one or two semesters of the BForSc degree outside New Zealand.

Master of Forestry Science (MForSc)

Why study a MForSc at UC?

An MForSc will give you a head start into Forestry management, governance, or research at an advanced level. This master's can be studied as either:

• Small classes with a wide variety of courses to choose from, ranging from silviculture to advanced IT applications in forestry.

• coursework with a report

• Complete a professional master's with coursework and a report within two years.

• coursework with a thesis • or a thesis only.

Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc)

Why study a BForSc at UC?

The BForSc at UC is the only professional undergraduate forestry degree in New Zealand.

• Supported by employers in New Zealand.

Established in 1925, this degree gives a broad understanding of forest management issues. It successfully combines core Science courses (Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, Statistics and soil science) with Forestry courses (silviculture, Management, Biosecurity, Economics, Marketing and Engineering) with a focus on practical, hands-on learning.

• Of those choosing to enter the workforce, 95% are employed after finishing their degree. • Small classes and hands-on learning create a high-quality learning environment. • Field trips are an integral part of the degree.

‘If you are interested in Forestry, you will enjoy the people, the environment and the study here at UC. There are a lot of social places on campus where you can meet people studying other disciplines.’ Satoru Kuwabara Japan Studying towards a Bachelor of Forestry Science

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Research Staff are actively engaged in research on forest management, conservation, biology, silviculture, biosecurity, tree and stand modelling, tree breeding, economics, harvesting and transport, timber processing and marketing. The School of Forestry has strong links across UC disciplines in Business, Law and Science, which ensures that students receive a broad education and graduate with a wide range of career options.

Postgraduate and graduate programmes

Duration

Graduate Diploma in Forestry

This diploma is for students looking to refresh their knowledge or retrain in Forestry, whether you have an existing qualification in Forestry or not. Students complete six to eight courses selected from the schedule of the Bachelor of Forestry Science degree to a minimum of 120 points.

One year.

Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry

One year. For those wanting to enhance their undergraduate studies, students complete 120 points from courses in the MForSc schedule, normally including a forestry management or a silviculture course. You must have first completed the equivalent of a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in either Forestry or a related area of study, or have completed a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or higher degree in other areas and also gained relevant experience in a forestry-related area.

Master of Forestry Science

See the previous page for a description.

One to three years fulltime.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

See page 17.

Two to four years.

Career opportunities With forestry being one of New Zealandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest export earners and a major industry worldwide, UC Forestry graduates are in high demand nationally and abroad. Forestry offers exciting and rewarding career paths for skilled graduates, both in New Zealand and overseas, in jobs as diverse as tree breeding, road engineering, timber processing, marketing, planning, policy, biosecurity, biodiversity, conservation and sustainable land management. There are also jobs in plantation management, where UC Forestry graduates work as professional foresters, managing workers. Forestry graduates develop a valuable set of skills that are transferable to a range of careers,

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including problem solving and decision making, project management and team work, economic and commercial awareness, computing skills and geospatial techniques. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

More information School of Forestry Telephone: +64 3 364 2109 Email: forestry@canterbury.ac.nz www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz/fore.shtml

Health Sciences Health Sciences at UC equips students with a multidisciplinary approach to a range of health issues: from genetics, to the health of populations, to health policy and politics. Studying Health Sciences gives students research-informed education to enable them to enter career pathways in a range of non-clinical roles in the health sector and related professions associated with health. Health Sciences is enhanced through collaborative teaching and research across UC. A wide range of study options is available and interested students should seek advice on integrating health courses into their studies. At postgraduate level students gain interdisciplinary, health-related qualifications from a range of specialist and general programmes that can be tailored to individual interests. Both clinical and non-clinical pathways are available — see the next page for UC's postgraduate programmes.

Career opportunities The health sector is vast, with a wide range of clinical career opportunities around the world. The health workforce includes many non-clinical roles, for example, which make up about one third of the total New Zealand health workforce.

Featured qualifications Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc)

Why study a BHSc at UC?

The BHSc is a specialised three-year degree that focuses on non-clinical studies in health, with majors in Environmental Health, Health Education, Public Health, Māori and Indigenous Health, Psychology and Society and Policy.

• Students benefit from world-leading research undertaken by UC staff.

Interdisciplinary learning prepares students for working in multidisciplinary teams.

• Students completing the Public Health major will be able to meet the generic public health competencies and the health promotion competencies for New Zealand.

You can also study Health Sciences courses within a Bachelor of Arts (see page 19) or a Bachelor of Science (see page 43).

• Some majors offer the opportunity for practical placement and skills development in health-related workplaces.

Master of Health Sciences and Bachelor Why study this combination at UC? of Nursing combination • Gain a postgraduate degree (MHealSc) This exciting new collaboration between UC and Christchurch Polytech (CPIT) allows students to be concurrently enrolled in a specific course of study towards UC's Master of Health Sciences and the Bachelor of Nursing degree at CPIT. The combination allows you to complete both degrees in just two and a half years.

while also completing CPIT's BN to meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Competencies for the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice. • Students complete clinical placements in New Zealand healthcare centres and hospitals through the BN at CPIT.

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An interdisciplinary non-clinical health sciences background can lead to employment in such areas as health promotion, early intervention, behaviour change, health policy, administration, information management, health technology assessment and health research. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

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Postgraduate programmes

Duration

Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching†

Usually two years parttime.

This certificate is for health professionals working in a range of healthcare settings who are responsible for supervising students, junior practitioners and other staff. It is taught in collaboration with local District Health Boards and regional education providers nationally. Postgraduate Certificate in This certificate gives students a taste for study in Health Sciences health sciences. You complete any two 30-point courses from the Schedule of courses for the Master of Health Sciences, and may have the option of transferring to a longer postgraduate programme. Postgraduate Certificate in For health practitioners who are currently Palliative Care working in palliative care, this certificate develops your skills and introduces palliative care as a research field. Students gain the knowledge and understanding to provide a holistic approach to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the needs of patients, family and whānau living with a life-limiting condition. Postgraduate Certificate in This certificate provides students with a strong Specialist Teaching appreciation of specialist teaching as an interdisciplinary field of practice and the ability to apply their specialist teaching knowledge and skills in diverse contexts. See also Education on page 29. Postgraduate Diploma in A professional qualification, this diploma Child and Family Psychology is for students who wish to become psychologists, working with children, families and adolescents, and registered with the New Zealand Psychologists’ Board. Entry is limited – applications close on 1 October. Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

Master of Health Sciences

Master of Counselling

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

This diploma is an interdisciplinary programme. Students choose either to follow a general programme, or focus on a specialisation and receive their qualification endorsed in Environment and Health, Early Intervention, Health Behaviour Change, Palliative Care, Men’s Health or Health Information Management. See the Subject Areas chart on the previous page. In the MHealSc programme, students may either follow a general programme or focus on a specialisation and gain an endorsement in Environment and Health, Early Intervention, Health Behaviour Change, Palliative Care, Men’s Health or Health Information Management. The MCouns concentrates on a solution-focused model of counselling and is the only postgraduate counselling degree in the South Island. Solutionfocused counsellors act in systematic, effective ways to help clients find simple, acceptable solutions to current concerns and problems. Applications close 1 October. See page 17.

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Minimum one semester; maximum two years. Usually two years parttime.

Five months full-time or up to two years parttime. One year of coursework and at least one year of practical work experience. One year full-time or up to four years parttime.

At least two years fulltime.

Two to four years fulltime or up to six years part-time.

Two to four years fulltime.

More information School of Health Sciences Telephone: +64 3 343 7737 Email: healthsciences-degree-advice@canterbury.ac.nz www.health.canterbury.ac.nz

Law Featured qualifications UC School of Law's mission statement is to be "the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) internationally recognised, The Bachelor of Laws is a four-year professional professionally relevant, degree that allows you to specialise in a range of community focused New Zealand areas in your third and fourth years. law school". It is ranked in the Students are connected with the local world's top 100 universities community, the legal profession and international experts throughout the degree. for Law.* UC's School of Law has been producing outstanding legal graduates for 130 years. UC graduates are found among the judiciary and at all levels of the legal profession across New Zealand and the world. Our graduates emerge well-rounded and highly competent, having been taught how to think critically, analyse complex facts and issues, and persuade by logical argument. Students combine their academic learning with practical experience in real-world scenarios. You will graduate with a thorough understanding of the law and all it involves, a degree that is professionally relevant, and experience in making a difference in the community.

Why study an LLB at UC? • Guest lectures by senior judges and top international lawyers. • Opportunities to take part in mooting and debating competitions, the annual Law Revue and other challenging but fun events. • International exchanges, including the US Congressional Internship Programme. • Good students are invited to enter the Honours programme, which allows for extra courses and more advanced study to be undertaken in the fourth year.

Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ)

Why study a BCJ at UC?

Criminal Justice students look at the whole criminal justice system and process, including governance, enforcement, rehabilitation and improvement. The highly vocational and flexible nature of the three-year degree will allow you to also study other subjects, including Psychology, Law, Sociology, Human Services and History.

• First degree of its kind in the country. • The multidisciplinary academic field draws together elements of criminology, sociology, developmental and abnormal psychology, policing, criminal law and procedure, social work, sentencing and the treatment of convicted offenders. • Close links with employers and researchers in the field increases the highly vocational nature of this qualification.

Postgraduate programmes

‘Although I knew that studying Law would require a high level of English language skills… I was prepared and willing to challenge myself.’

Duration

Master of Laws (LLM)

The LLM degree is flexible and offers a wide choice of topics for either general study or specialised research. It may be taken by thesis; by coursework or by combining courses and a dissertation.

One to two years fulltime.

Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) (LLM(IntLaw&Pols))

This master's degree is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of Law and wish to develop their specialist knowledge in international law and politics. Students take courses in international law and international politics, plus a dissertation. Graduates are prepared for successful careers in the diplomatic service, specialised legal practice, inter-governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations and the military.

One to two years fulltime.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law

See page 17.

Two to four years fulltime.

Naoka Iwase Japan/Malaysia Studying towards a Bachelor of Laws * QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014

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Community and international partnerships in the School of Law • There are numerous scholarships, prizes, and overseas exchange opportunities including the only New Zealand internship to the United States Congress. • Law firms and other employers come to the School each year to recruit summer clerks and graduates. • The School of Law has a direct link to Community Law Canterbury giving students the opportunity to assist real people with real problems. • Many Law students choose to become active in groups like Amnesty International. • A new Director of Clinical Legal Studies at UC supervises internships and community placement opportunities for UC Law students, making sure students are 'work-ready' when they leave.

Diversify or specialise

An all-round experience

Research

The nature of UC's law qualifications allows you to undertake broad studies or to specialise in legal areas of interest to you. UC students can study topics as diverse as:

Law students enjoy the collegial atmosphere within the School, where they get to know each other and the staff well. LAWSOC, the Law Students' Society, has over 800 members and is very active, organising academic support, social activities, a range of competitions and other events.

Teachers and researchers in the School of Law are leaders in their respective fields, including researching international dimensions of law, legal responses to climate change, regionalism in international law, international criminal law, and humanitarian law.

• Child and Family Law • Commercial Law • Criminal Law • Disaster Management • Environmental Law and Conservation • Ethics • Immigration and Refugee Law • Intellectual Property Law • International Human Rights • International Law • International Trade • Law and Medicine • Law and Sport • Media Law • Public International Law.

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Career opportunities Law graduates are highly employable in both the private and public sectors, in law firms, businesses and government. The core legal skills of research, writing, analysis and reasoning are highly prized in many professions. UC Law graduates have become politicians and army officers, policy analysts and public servants, diplomats and company directors. Graduates of the Bachelor of Criminal Justice will be highly employable with government and private agencies as well as the courts and legal services sectors. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Academics write for leading international publishers LexisNexis and Reuters, and are on editorial boards of a number of well-respected international journals including the Journal of Medical Law and the Media and Arts Law Review. The School of Law edits and publishes The New Zealand Yearbook of International Law. Many academics are also members of international professional bodies such as the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law (ANZSIL) and the International Law Association.

More information School of Law Telephone: +64 3 364 2602 Email: law-enquiries@canterbury.ac.nz www.laws.canterbury.ac.nz

Music UC's School of Music gives students a vibrant, welcoming and stimulating environment in which to study and perform. UC has extensive facilities for music, including a large collection of scores, books and recordings not found anywhere else in the country. Other music facilities include state-of-theart computers and sophisticated digital environments through specialist software, top quality pianos and string instruments, practice rooms, a chamber organ and Balinese gamelan. Christchurch’s many amateur and professional groups offer students plenty of opportunities off campus as well, whether in opera, theatre, the fine arts, orchestral music, choral or instrumental. A number of orchestral students perform regularly with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Career opportunities Music graduates move on to a variety of vocations. Some pursue careers in music performance and others in education. Even graduates who have not majored in Music have found that the inclusion of some Music in their degrees has been useful for their future employment, especially in education. Graduates of Music are found in a wide range of occupations including positions in orchestras, opera houses, conservatories, universities, schools and other education contexts. They are prominent in areas of musical leadership with community groups such as choirs and orchestras. Graduates also work in fields such as journalism, television and radio (planning as well as production), and publishing, and in technical areas including recording. People with musical talents are in demand in the hi-tech areas of computer instruments and music technology, and are becoming increasingly in demand for various festivals and other arts organisations. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Featured qualifications Master of Music (MMus)

Why study an MMus at UC?

Students can specialise in either composition or performance to an advanced technical level. Candidates must have completed the equivalent of an Honours degree in Music with good grades.

• Complete a professional master's degree in composition or performance in one year.

Entry to the performance option is limited and applications for auditions close with the School of Music on 15 September of the preceding year.

• Music is one of the largest and most productive industries in the world, offering paid work to a vast number and variety of professionals. • Students work within the community, to make an important and lasting contribution and learn important career skills at the same time.

Bachelor of Music (MusB)

Why study a MusB at UC?

The MusB is a specialised three-year degree for those who want to concentrate their studies on Music.

• Learn from nationally and internationally respected staff of performers, composers and musicologists.

The new-look qualification provides a balance of practical and academic courses and students benefit from working closely with staff and guest educators of world renown.

• Christchurch offers additional opportunities within a vibrant, extended music community.

Major subjects for a MusB are: • Musical Culture

• A wide selection of courses are available, many of which are open to Bachelor of Arts students and students from other UC degrees.

• New Music • Performance.

‘UC’s Music department was full of interesting and inspiring students and tutors. I really enjoyed my time there. It was an ideal environment for me to study.’ Miho Wada Japan Bachelor of Music Performing Musician and CEO, Florestar Ltd, Auckland

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Research The School of Musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s researchers are active across the disciplines of musicology, ethnomusicology, music education, composition and performance. The School of Music is also home to Te Puna PĹŤoru, the National Centre for Research in Music Education and Sound Arts. Through the centre's work, students contribute to understanding and knowledge of the musical arts in education and in the wider community. They also gain access to wider partnerships and collaborations across the country.

More information School of Music Telephone: +64 3 364 2183 Email: music@canterbury.ac.nz www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/music

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Postgraduate and graduate programmes

Duration

Graduate Diploma in Arts

See Arts page 19.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

See Arts page 19.

Master of Arts (by thesis only)

Specialisations: Performance (Voice, Piano, Organ Two to and most orchestral instruments), Composition, three years. Music History and Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Musicianship skills and Conducting.

Bachelor of Music with Honours

Candidates must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Music degree with good grades. Entry to the performance option is limited and applications for auditions close with the School of Music on 15 September of the preceding year.

One year.

Master of Music

Entry to the performance option is limited and applications for auditions close with the School of Music on 15 September of the preceding year.

One year.

Doctor of Musical Arts

The DMA is aimed at those undertaking advanced research in music composition or performance. Students must complete a supervised research thesis as well as performance practice either in public music performance or presenting compositions. To apply usually requires an audition, interview and/or submission of previous academic work and recommendation from the School of Music.

Three to four years full-time.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music

See page 17.

Two to four years fulltime.

Science UC scientists are involved in internationally ground-breaking research. They have designed and built components for the largest telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, are discovering new ways to combat super bugs, and are tracking high energy particles underground. UC is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Psychology and Geography, and in the top 200 for Earth and Marine Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Information Systems, and Statistics and Operational Research.* The facilities for Science at UC are world-class and will get even better with a $212 million investment in new facilities over the next five years. The field stations – from Kaikoura in the north to Antarctica in the south – are unique in New Zealand. Other resources include cuttingedge laboratories, access to 24-hour computer labs, the Central Library and the specialised Engineering and Physical Sciences Library. Science students are taught by global leaders in their fields. Expert UC staff are joined by visiting international authorities whose research and projects contribute directly to lectures. UC is also home to the Nanostructure Engineering Science and Technology group (NEST), a key partner in the MacDiarmid Institute, one of seven New Zealand Centres of Research Excellence.

Career opportunities As well as having general and specialised subject knowledge, Science graduates are experts in problem solving, teamwork and communication. Comfortable with the latest technology, graduates are ideally suited to the knowledge economy and are highly employable. Our science graduates go on to careers in research, business, industry, education, environmental science, health, and central and local government organisations. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Featured qualifications Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (PGCertAntaStud) Graduate students from a diverse range of disciplines can study this unique fifteen week in-depth, multidisciplinary programme. Students will examine major scientific and environmental themes as well as contemporary issues facing Antarctica.

Why study a PGCertAntaStud at UC? • Only programme in the world that allows you to travel to Antarctica to experience living and working in a polar environment. • New Zealand and international experts teach on the programme, through lectures, workshops and student-led mini symposia.

Entry is limited to 16 places and applications close on 1 August.

Professional Masters in Engineering Geology (PMEG)**

Why study a PMEG at UC?

This programme is strongly applied and focused on professional training for practitioners. Students will complete a practice-focused project.

• Graduates will meet the requirements for IPENZ accreditation of graduate Engineering Geologists.

Engineering Geology is a multidisciplinary area applying geological sciences to engineering work, identifying and mitigating geological hazards and aspects of land-use planning.

Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS) The MGIS is the only degree of its kind in New Zealand. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to Geographic Information Science, including taught courses and supervised research.

• Only programme of its kind in Australiasia.

• Research and teaching draws on local and international expertise as well as industry. • Real case studies underpin learning and research.

Why study an MGIS at UC? • Students will gain advanced knowledge in the field, as well as the ability to carry out original research and plan, execute and present the findings of applied GIS projects. • Graduates will be qualified to work as GIS professionals in research, government and industry.

‘There is such a vast dynamic that UC has to offer, in terms of academics, clubs and events. I have completely fallen in love with New Zealand, and frankly, I don’t ever want to go home!’ Couryn Beleck

* QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014 ** Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due August 2014

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Postgraduate and graduate programmes

Duration

Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSc) Bachelor of Science with Honours Postgraduate Diploma in Science Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in many Science subjects

For the range of subjects that you can choose from and the level of study available at UC – see the chart on pages 45–46.

Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (PGCertAntaStud) Postgraduate Diploma in Antarctic Studies (PGDipAntaStud) Master of Antarctic Studies (MAntaStud)

Antarctic Studies is an internationally unique programme of study and research that has been developed by staff at UC in partnership with Antarctica New Zealand, with significant contributions from other New Zealand universities.

One semester (summer) for PGCertAntaStud to two years for the MAntaStud.

Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management (PGDipWaterRM) Master of Water Resource Management (MWaterRM)

This degree will prepare graduates for a professional career in water resource management and to develop innovative and effective methods for the sustainable management of this critical resource in New Zealand and internationally. Students undertake a research thesis with external support from the sector.

One to two years full-time for the PGDipWaterRM, and two years full-time for the MWaterRM.

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science (PGDipGIS) Master of Geographic Information Science (MGIS)

See the previous page for a description.

One to two years full-time for the PGDipGIS, to two years full-time for the MGIS. Applications close on 30 January.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClinPsych)

The PGDipClinPsych is a professional Two years of coursework and at least qualification in Clinical Psychology. Selection for one year of practical work experience. the course is competitive: a maximum of 12 people are selected each year.

Professional Masters in Engineering Geology (PMEG)*

See the previous page for a description.

Must be completed within one year.

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due August 2014

Research

Study in a unique natural environment

Varied locations for research

All Science departments at UC are involved in ground-breaking research which has an international reputation. Typical research can be found in projects as diverse as developing novel nanomaterials, understanding the potential impacts of genetic technologies on our unique environment; and researching neonatal imaging and its positive impact on health outcomes for premature babies.

UC offers research opportunities in the field that no other New Zealand university can match. You could study the alpine environment and ecology at Cass in north Canterbury, or the rich coastal marine habitats of Kaikoura. You could explore diverse geological landscapes at Westport, or venture deep inside the lush forests near Harihari.

UC is a partner in the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) project and operates a field station in Nigeria as part of the Nigerian Montane Forest project. Students have the opportunity to go to more remote field sites in the sub-Antarctic and Antarctica through postgraduate programmes offered by Gateway Antarctica, the Centre of Antarctic Studies and Research at UC.

UC earth scientists are also heavily engaged in natural hazard research (earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides), engineering geology, climate and geothermal research. Working with industry and external organisations internationally, our world-leading projects are funded from both within New Zealand and internationally.

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‘Best stargazing site on Earth’ UC students and staff can use the Mount John Observatory. Sited near Tekapo, it is set within the Aoraki-Mackenzie Dark-Sky Reserve, the biggest and one of the best dark-sky areas in the world. The observatory is home to six telescopes, including New Zealand’s biggest telescope, which can observe 50 million stars each clear night. Experts credit it as one of the best stargazing sites on Earth.

More information College of Science Telephone: +64 3 364 2312 Email: collegeofscience@canterbury.ac.nz www.science.canterbury.ac.nz

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Biological Sciences

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Biosecurity

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Biotechnology

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Botany Cellular and Molecular Biology •

Chemistry

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Child and Family Psychology

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Clinical Psychology •

Communications Disorders

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Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences

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Computer Science

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Ecology

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Engineering

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Environmental Science

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Finance

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Finance and Mathematics

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Finance and Statistics

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Forestry

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Geographic Information Science

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Geography

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Geology

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Health Sciences

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Industrial and Organisational Psychology Information Systems

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Linguistics

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Management Science

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Mathematics

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Mathematics and Philosophy

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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematical Physics

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Honours •

Medical Physics

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Physics

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Plant Biology

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Seafood Sector: Management and Science Soil Science

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Speech and Language Pathology

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Speech and Language Sciences Statistics

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Water Resource Management

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* Offered as a BSc endorsement. ** Not offered as a major subject but courses may count towards the degree. † Not open for new enrolments for 2015.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) The Bachelor of Science is a three-year degree that allows you to study a wide range of subjects, while specialising in one or two areas (your major/s). Provided you have entry to the University, all Science subjects can be started at first-year university level. However, previous study is strongly recommended for a number of Science subjects, in particular Astronomy, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics – some of these courses, including some core first-year Physics and Chemistry courses have minimum entry requirements.

Why study a BSc at UC? • Students’ learning benefits from cuttingedge research and world-leading projects undertaken by UC staff. • Staff exchange programmes ensure we are benchmarked against the best in the world. • Many further study options allowing students to undertake research.

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Science Education Science, Māori and Indigenous Knowledge

Grad Cert/Dip

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Philosophy

Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship

PG Cert/Dip

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Microbiology

Resilience and Sustainability

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PhD •

Medical Physics (Clinical)

Psychology

Master’s

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Social Work The Social Work programme at UC is New Zealand’s longest-established Social Work programme and offers qualifications which are internationally recognised.

Featured qualification

The programme is friendly and accessible, with small classes and a strong practice orientation. Students are likely to work with diverse populations and thus learn about issues relevant to Māori, Pacific and other peoples. They also have the opportunity to pursue special interests in topics such as mental health, child welfare, criminal justice, violence and abuse, and gender and sexuality studies.

The BSW has a strong interdisciplinary mix of theory and practice, exposing you to studies in Psychology, Sociology and Human Services.

Interactive teaching styles are employed at all levels of the programme and students are encouraged to contribute to discussions. In the first year this is greatly enhanced by a specially designed and supportive tutorial programme.

Career opportunities In New Zealand, social workers are employed in both the state and private sectors, providing direct and indirect services. Direct services include those for children, families, the aged, people who have committed offences, and people with disabilities. Indirect services encompass social sector planning, administration and research. Direct services may include assistance with housing needs, mediation and resolution of family conflict, protection of children, facilitating access to benefits and other financial resources, assessment of support for older people, providing group or family therapy, educational programmes for at-risk adolescents, and working with groups to develop communities. Social Work graduates work in a wide variety of jobs, including as community development workers, therapists, counsellors, case managers, field workers, youth workers, probation officers, iwi social workers, hospital social workers, service coordinators, policy analysts and researchers. Social Work graduates are highly sought-after internationally, especially in the UK and Australia. For further career information, please go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Why study a BSW at UC?

This highly regarded degree will prepare you to enter the social work profession, immersing you in theory and practice to equip you for a wide range of people-related jobs.

• Internationally recognised qualification.

These skills and knowledge enable future social workers to help individuals, families, groups, organisations, or communities. UC Social Work graduates leave their studies empowered to truly make a difference to people’s lives and the fabric of society.

• New Zealand’s most established Social Work programme. • Strong practical focus, leading up to 80% fieldwork in your fourth and final year. • Field placements are a great opportunity for you to put into practice the knowledge and skills you’ve gained as you work within social service agencies and the community.

Postgraduate programmes

Duration

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Human Services (BA(Hons))

Studying a BA(Hons) enables students who have already completed a first degree to enhance their practice opportunities and to pursue topics that are of specific interest.

One year.

Master of Social Work (by thesis) (MSW)

Students must complete a thesis. The MSW is particularly aimed at practitioners with specialist practice, supervisory, management, or policy analysis and development responsibilities. The programme of study and research can be designed to meet each of your professional needs and interests.

One to three years fulltime.

Master of Social Work (Applied) (MSW(App))

Two years Students with an approved social science degree can complete a recognised professional full-time. qualification in social work. The programme has a limited number of places available and there is only one intake each year. Students need to apply to the Social Work programme by 30 September 2014.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work

See page 17.

Research The programme is well-known for its high quality Social Work research, as well as its strong connections with social work agencies and the community. The programme is home to the Te Awatea Violence Research Centre, which is leading New Zealand research into the causes of violence.

Two to four years full-time.

More information Social Work programme Telephone: +64 3 364 2443 Email: admin@sowk.canterbury.ac.nz www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/social-work

Undergraduate and postgraduate students alike benefit from staff's active research and community links.

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Fast track your career Discovering future options, learning new skills and developing interests will be a big part of studying at UC. We can help you on the road to a rewarding career. UC offers students many opportunities to develop and demonstrate the qualities and skills required to compete in a global employment market. Find out how to fast track your career at UC Navigator www.canterbury.ac.nz/navigator

Gain real-world experience As a UC student you can gain work experience and apply skills and knowledge while getting credit towards your degree. You will be able to apply theory to real life problems and have a positive impact on real businesses and organisations, through options such as: • Internships (eg, ARTS 295 and ARTS 395) • Clinical and teaching practice • Practical and professional work placements • Service learning such as CHCH 101: Rebuilding Christchurch – An Introduction to Community Engagement in Tertiary Studies • Fieldwork • Industry and community projects. These experiences are a great way to confirm or discover your work interests and expand your networks.

Paid work International students who are enrolled in fulltime programmes of 12 months or more are able to work up to 20 hours per week during the year and full-time over the summer holidays. Note: international students who are enrolled in a master's by research programme or doctoral studies have no restrictions on the hours they can work.

Graduate work visa

UC Innovators

Talk to the experts

UC Innovators is a new initiative dedicated to nurturing student innovators and entrepreneurs and building entrepreneurial communities on campus.

UC has experienced career consultants and employment specialists who support students and graduates in their career decision making. Students can meet consultants, attend workshops and access resources online.

Whether you want to start your own new venture, enter competitions, study formal courses, work as part of an entrepreneurial team, attend workshops or summer bootcamps, UC Innovators can assist you. For more information go to: www.innovators.canterbury.ac.nz

With over 2,000 employer connections, UC hosts employer information events and career fairs.

More information Immigration New Zealand www.immigration.govt.nz Study to Work Visa www.immigration.govt.nz/studytowork UC Careers, Internships and Employment www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz

Students who want to stay and work In New Zealand after they have completed their studies can apply for a Post-study Work Visa for a maximum of 12 months. This allows you up to 12 months to find a job and when you find one you can apply for a further visa for up to two or three years under the Study to Work category. These visas are subject to certain conditions.

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Stay in a fun, supportive environment When it comes to quality, affordability and convenience, UC offers a variety of accommodation options – both on-campus and off-campus. You should have pre-arranged your accommodation or booked temporary accommodation before you arrive. On-campus accommodation Around 2000 students live on campus in halls of residence, apartments and houses. Living on campus is a great way for you to meet and make friends with New Zealanders and international students from all over the world.

Halls of residence and apartments Accommodation is offered in fully-furnished single rooms with UC network and internet access (see the Accommodation Office website for wireless availability). Study spaces, social areas and recreational facilities are available. Male and female students are accommodated on mixed floors in single occupancy rooms. Single-sex accommodation may be available on request.

Houses Waimairi Village is a new housing development on campus of 15 four-bedroom houses offering fully-furnished single and double rooms with a shared dining/living room, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry facilities. Wireless internet access is provided. Meal plans are available to purchase from nearby University Hall, if required.

On-campus accommodation options Residence

Meal options

Bishop Julius Hall College House Rochester and Rutherford Hall University Hall

Fully-catered First-year accommodation students (three meals a day)

Preference is given to students studying for the full academic year. Single semester applications will be considered if places are available. A completed and returned contract and deposit is required to confirm your room. A contract not returned by the due date will expire and your room offered to another student. Information about the application process, fees and contract lengths are on the Accommodation Office website at www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/halls

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Fees

Apply by

Ilam Apartments Sonoda Christchurch Campus

Self-catered apartments (meal plans available)

Secondyear to postgraduate students

$8,480–$11,840 $8,480

1 December 2014 for a guaranteed offer of place†

Waimairi Village

Self-catered houses (meal plans available)

Secondyear to postgraduate students

$9,920–$10,160

1 October 2014 (February start) 1 May 2015 (July start)

$15,857 $17,610* $15,350**

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$13,059–$15,109***

Other information All accommodation options offer tutorials in core subjects and in other subjects on request. A variety of social, sporting and cultural events and activities are organised throughout the year.

Suitability

1 October 2014 (February start) 1 May 2015 (July start)

* Vacation fee applies. Students are required to self-cater during term and semester breaks. ** No vacation fee. Students are required to self-cater during term and semester breaks. *** No vacation fee. Meals are provided during term and semester breaks. † A guaranteed offer of place is for new individual students who are over the age of 18 and applying for the full academic year in self-catered accommodation. Late applications will be considered if places are available. For more information go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/International/new_intl.shtml

Couples and students with families

Airport pickup

UC has very limited accommodation on campus for couples. Some accommodation may be available in self-contained flats/apartments or shared houses. Most couples and families will need to source private rental accommodation off campus on arrival. www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/couples_family.shtml

If you are a new international student arriving in New Zealand for the first time, with a minimum of one week's notice, the Accommodation Office can arrange transport from Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation. www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/ airport_pickup_form.shtml

Off-campus accommodation Waitākiri Village Waitākiri Village is a newly leased hall of residence located 7 kilometres from campus with easy access to public transport. All rooms are fully-furnished with wireless internet access throughout. Rooms are single, double, or twinshare with ensuite. Male and female students are accommodated on mixed floors; however, single-sex areas are also available. All meals are provided. Waitākiri Village offers a safe and supportive living and learning environment with opportunities to meet fellow students through organised activities and events. www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/halls/

Renting privately Renting a house usually means sharing a private house with other people and you are all responsible for paying the bills, cooking meals, doing your laundry and other household chores. Rent for a single room in a house with shared bathroom, laundry and kitchen facilities, starts from about NZ$150 per room per week, plus shared expenses (power and phone/internet). We strongly recommend that you view a house before signing an agreement, so you will need

to arrange for temporary accommodation for at least two weeks when you first arrive in Christchurch to give you time to find accommodation that you will be happy in. If you are bringing your family, we recommend that you arrive on your own first and stay in temporary accommodation until you have found a suitable place to enable your family to join you. Resources to search for a house, room to rent or temporary accommodation are linked from the Accommodation Office website. Many houses come unfurnished and you will need to consider this expense in your budget. You should also budget for a refundable bond of up to four weeks' rent, one or two weeks’ rent in advance, plus set-up costs such as power and phone/internet. One week's letting fee may apply. www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/flatting

power and local telephone calls. The minimum stay is eight weeks. If you are considering homestay, early applications are recommended but must be received at least two weeks prior to your arrival. www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/homestay.shtml

Students under the age of 18 Students are recommended to apply for homestay or live with a parent or guardian. UC has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. Copies of the code are available from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website. www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand/ code-of-practice-for-the-pastoral-care-ofinternational-students

Homestay (private board)

More information

Homestays are available for individual students throughout Christchurch with local people and provide you with a chance to immerse yourself in the local culture. The current cost for homestay accommodation is NZ$250 per person per week, plus an initial placement fee of NZ$330. Fees are reviewed annually. The weekly fee covers three meals per day, a furnished room,

Accommodation Office Telephone: +64 3 364 2959, Email: accommodation@canterbury.ac.nz www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom

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Get all the support you need to succeed Once enrolled at UC, we can help you adjust to life in a new country, meet local students, and succeed in your studies. Warm international welcome The International Welcome is a special orientation for all new international students. Attending is a great way for you to get connected to the university community and help you to get settled at UC. You will also: • meet fellow students • get answers to any questions you might have • find out about services on offer for you • hear from UC students about things to see and do in Christchurch. It is important to attend the International Welcome at the beginning of Semester 1 or Semester 2. For dates and details go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/welcome

Meet your support team The Student Support team at UC is your first contact for all questions and issues requiring in-depth advice. Our trained staff are here to help you achieve success at UC, through free one-to-one consultations on:

someone you can talk to about your experiences and studies throughout your time at UC. www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/mentoring

• settling in to UC and Christchurch

Our Liaison team can help you make an informed decision about your undergraduate study options and they offer expert guidance when you are ready to plan the first year of your degree. Contact the Liaison team to make an appointment, or fill out an online course planning form at www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/advice

• UC policies and processes • managing workload • communicating • making the most of campus life • insurance and immigration paperwork. We also run personal development programmes designed to help you succeed, such as mentoring and ‘The Insider’s Guide to UC’. We are available from Monday-Friday for support and advice on Level 2 of the James Hight Library, or visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/support

Find a mentor UC’S mentoring programme gives you a brilliant start to your studies. When you join the programme you will be matched with a UC Mentor who is studying similar subjects to you. Mentors are student volunteers who will help you adjust to life on campus and can be

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Learn some key skills Developing your reasoning and communication skills will help you succeed at university and in your future career. The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) can help you improve your written assignments (reports, essays and exams), presentations, posters, organisation and critical thinking skills. ASC is a free service available to all UC students. For more information go to www.academicskills.canterbury.ac.nz

Take advantage of specialised learning resources If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental illness, medical condition, temporary disability or other condition that may impact on your study, get in touch with the Disability Resource Service (DRS) to discuss how they can best help you to achieve your goals. Email: disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz www.canterbury.ac.nz/disability

Keep in touch through UC Alumni Hub All current and former UC students and staff are automatically part of our alumni community. Joining the online UC Alumni Hub is free and enables you to keep in touch with fellow UC alumni and friends wherever you are in the world and make lifelong social and professional connections. UC graduates are part of a global alumni network with bases in Australia, China, Malaysia, the UK and the USA. UC hosts regular events for alumni and friends in New Zealand and overseas. These events and the online community give our graduates excellent opportunities for business and leadership networking. www.alumni.canterbury.ac.nz

Experience campus life

At UC you will find a unique campus lifestyle in a miniature city designed just for you. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque and bustling campus, you will meet a diverse range of people and enjoy some pretty amazing new experiences. Stay healthy and fit Staying active is a big part of success at university. Visit the Rec Centre to get exercise advice or join in activities to improve your wellbeing and ability to cope with student life.

UC Rec Centre The UC Rec Centre is free to all students. Simply sign up online and your Canterbury Card becomes your membership card to access awesome group fitness classes, the climbing wall, squash or basketball courts, or get moving in the cardio and weight training areas (some programmes and hires incur extra charges). For more information and to sign up go to www.reccentre.canterbury.ac.nz

Health Centre

Join a club and get involved

The UC Health Centre is devoted to providing excellent medical, counselling and related services to students and the wider UC community. The Centre aims to provide services that are affordable, accessible and of high quality. Their services are available to all students enrolled at UC. www.canterbury.ac.nz/healthcentre

There are more than 100 clubs and societies affiliated to the UCSA, which enables every student to find other people with similar interests. Clubs you can join include (in 2013):

Note: Medical problems covered by Vero insurance are billed directly to the insurance company if you use the UC Health Centre.

• ENSOC

The Students’ Association (UCSA) The UCSA plays a key role in the student experience at UC. It is 100% governed by students for students and provides a wide range of services, including academic advocacy and advice, class reps, postgraduate support, the weekly magazine Canta, financial assistance through 'hardship' and 'food' grants and a fantastic subsidised dental care programme. On campus, the UCSA owns and manages bars, cafés and common rooms, all of which are provided for students. For more information go to www.ucsa.org.nz

• UC Korea • Saudi Students Club • DramaSoc • Animesoc • UC Football • UC Canoe Club, among others. www.ucsa.org.nz/clubs

Our campus is smoke-free UC is proud to be a completely smoke-free campus. This means that smoking is not permitted on any University grounds including regional campuses, field stations and other premises. The University promotes healthy lifestyles and has adopted this policy to ensure that all staff, students and visitors can experience a healthy, smoke-free environment. www.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/hs/smoke.shtml

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Fees and financial assistance International students can apply for a number of scholarships, are eligible for domestic fees for PhD study, and in most cases are able to work to support their studies. You will pay two types of fees – tuition fees and non-tuition fees. Fees must be paid in full for the year at or before enrolment. The table opposite will give you an idea how much a full-time course of study will cost (your actual tuition fee will depend on the mix of courses you take). To find out the fees for individual courses go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses Use the online Fees Estimator, to help you calculate your tuition fees. www.canterbury.ac.nz/courseinfo/ Mygetcourses.aspx

International tuition fees per year (NZ$) Programme

Undergraduate (2015)

Postgraduate (non-PhD) (2015)

PhD (2014)

Art Curatorship

N/A

$30,400

N/A

Arts, Social Sciences

$23,300

$26,600

$6,056

Business, Economics, Accountancy, Finance

$25,000

$26,600

$6,339

Communication Disorders

$33,500

$7,254

Computer Science

$27,600

$31,000

$6,626

Education (Physical Education), Sport Coaching, Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood, Primary)

$23,300

$26,100

$6,056

Engineering

$37,800

$34,600

$7,295

Fine Arts and Music

$27,600

$31,000

$6,626

Forestry

$33,500

$7,295

Health Sciences

$29,100

$33,500

$6,854

Law

$27,600

$31,000

$6,339

Science (varies depending on subject)

$27,600 – $29,100

$31,000 – $33,500

$6,626 – $6,854

Scholarships

International tuition fees – special programmes (2015) (NZ$)

There are number of scholarships available to international students.

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

$24,000

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary)

$25,000

UC offers International First Year Undergraduate Scholarships* for top achieving international students who have gained University Entrance. These scholarships provide between NZ$5,000 and NZ$20,000 towards the fees for a full-fee paying international student’s first year of study at UC.

Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

$24,000

Master of Business Administration (15-month programme; additional fees apply)

$50,780

Master of Business Management (12 to 14-month programme; additional fees apply)

$32,900

International students who are already studying at an overseas university can apply for an International Mobility Inbound Study Abroad Award* valued at up to NZ$5,000 each. These awards provide support for any overseas university student who would like to enhance their education and international experience by studying at the University of Canterbury for one or two semesters on UC’s Study Abroad programme. UC also offers scholarships for postgraduate study, including master’s and doctoral scholarships. www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships

Eligibility for domestic fees International PhD students are eligible to pay tuition fees at the domestic rate provided that they reside in New Zealand and study under a New Zealand visa. Australian students admitted at any level are permitted to pay the domestic student tuition fee, provided that they study in New Zealand. * Conditions apply – www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships

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Master of Engineering in Management (additional fees apply)

$35,300

Master of Professional Accounting (15-month programme; additional fees apply)

$43,860

Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (including field trip fee (ANTA 603))

$29,050

Study Abroad (flat fee per semester)

$12,250

Study Abroad (flat fee per year)

$24,500

Additional compulsory fees (2014) (NZ$) Administration fee**

$100

Student Services Levy

$725

Costs per academic year*** – example only (NZ$) Bachelor of Commerce programme (two semesters)

$25,000

Administration fee

$100

Student Services Levy

$725

Accommodation in halls of residence (eg, University Hall, includes three meals a day)

$15,109

Textbooks and supplies (varies with programme)

$1,000

Personal expenses (entertainment, clothes, sports, travel etc)

$5,000

Total costs

$46,934

** You will be eligible for a prompt payment discount if you enrol by the Offer Expiry Date, which is on the top of your Enrolment Offer. The discount is currently set at 100% of the Administration fee – this means if you enrol by the end of your first official course start date you will avoid having to pay this fee. *** Typical costs for one academic year (February to November). This is an example only – costs will vary depending on course selection and lifestyle. For more information go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/costs

Plan to travel safely

We strongly recommend that you seek advice before travelling and get your student visa before leaving your home country. International students who study in New Zealand for longer than three months must have a student visa. When your application for admission is approved, you will need to contact the appropriate office of Immigration New Zealand to apply for your student visa. If possible, you should try to apply for your student visa three to four months before your classes begin. Full details of student visa requirements, financial requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying and reporting requirements are available from Immigration New Zealand. www.immigration.govt.nz If you are already in New Zealand on a student visa, and you wish to extend it, you may be able to do this through UC under the Students Online programme. www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/visa Most international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand, which is why having insurance is essential. Details of entitlements to public health services are found at www.health.govt.nz

Medical and travel insurance

Studentsafe-University insurance

To enrol at UC international students (including international PhD students) must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand. This is a legal requirement under the New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand/ code-of-practice-for-the-pastoral-care-ofinternational-students

If you have not purchased approved insurance in advance, you can purchase the StudentsafeUniversity policy when you complete your enrolment in New Zealand. The cost of the Studentsafe-University insurance will be added to your enrolment fees.

The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. www.acc.co.nz

Purchasing private medical insurance You can be covered by your own medical insurance, but it must meet the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s requirements, which are detailed on the website. www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/insurance If you wish to purchase insurance before you leave home, you must present either a policy from our approved list or apply to have your policy assessed at least four weeks before arrival. Insurance policies that do not meet the standards set by the New Zealand government cannot be accepted. Please refer to the website above for further details.

The policy meets the standards of the New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. It covers students intending to enrol at UC from the time they leave home (up to 31 days prior to enrolment). The policy covers transit stopovers, but does not cover stopoversÂ regarded as holidays. www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/insurance/ studentsafe.shtml Pre-existing medical conditions are conditions that you have before you enrol in the plan and can extend to conditions you were aware of but did not seek treatment for. These conditions are not automatically covered by StudentsafeUniversity so you must apply to the insurer and receive notice of acceptance of such condition(s). You can apply for cover by completing a medical risk assessment form available from the website above. Dental treatment in New Zealand is expensive and is generally not covered by insurance.

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Next Steps To secure your place at the University of Canterbury, simply follow the steps below (and note the deadlines for applying). Visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/international, call UC on +64 3 364 2459 or email international@canterbury.ac.nz

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Check eligibility Before you can apply to enrol at UC you must meet UC’s admission and English language requirements. See pages 10–15. If you are not sure, email international@canterbury.ac.nz or call UC on +64 3 364 2459.

Choose your degree and courses UC offers more than 70 different subjects across six academic fields of study. Decide what qualification is right for you and which courses you wish to study as soon as possible, and before you arrive in New Zealand. See pages 18–47. Some degrees require a special application or have a limited number of places. Visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/special

Get advice from an expert Before applying, it is wise to consult with a UC International Relations Advisor. They can give you advice about courses, admissions, visas, fees, accommodation and travel. We often visit countries abroad so look out for when UC will be visiting your region and come and speak with us. You can also phone or email us, request advice from www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/advice or ask a question online at www.canterbury.prospectivestudent.info

Apply for admission

Receive an offer of place

Apply to enrol

If you have an overseas qualification, you need to apply for admission online first at www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/admissions Once you have done this, we will contact you by email to let you know what you can expect to happen and what further information is required from you.

If your application for admission is successful, we will send you an offer of place letter which will include a username and password for online enrolment, a pro-forma invoice with instructions on how to pay your tuition fees and guidelines on how to apply for your student visa.

Go online to complete an Application to Enrol at www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol Your chosen qualification and courses will be checked by the relevant college, school or department. Someone from UC will contact you if there are any problems with your choice.

Register for the International Welcome at www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/welcome Plan to arrive in New Zealand in time to attend this session.

Complete your enrolment on campus

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All international students must enrol in person. International enrolment takes place in the week before lectures start. Make sure you plan your arrival to New Zealand in time to complete your enrolment before lectures start. For information on what to bring with you to complete your enrolment in person visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/docs/visa/int_enrol_proc_web.pdf Accept your enrolment offer and pay your fees (if you haven’t done so already). Fees must be paid by the end of the first day of the official course start date.

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Accommodation

www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom

Admission

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/admissions

Alumni

www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni

Careers

www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Christchurch

www.christchurchnz.com www.bethere.co.nz www.neatplaces.co.nz

College of

Arts: www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz Business and Law: www.buslaw.canterbury.ac.nz Education: www.education.canterbury.ac.nz Engineering: www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz Science: www.science.canterbury.ac.nz

Costs

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/costs

Courses, subjects, qualifications

www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

English language requirements

www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/international/english.shtml

Fees

www.canterbury.ac.nz/ international/costs/tuition.shtml

Foundation Studies

www.ucic.ac.nz

Immigration

www.immigration.govt.nz

Insurance

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/insurance

International students at UC

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international

New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students

www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-new-zealand/ code-of-practice-for-the-pastoral-care-of-international-students

Postgraduate and graduate study

www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad

Regulations

www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Research

www.canterbury.ac.nz/research www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark

Headstart preparatory courses

www.canterbury.ac.nz/bridging/headstart

Scholarships

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/scholarships

Student Liaison

www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison

Study Abroad

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/studyab

Support

www.canterbury.ac.nz/support

Visa

www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/visa

All University of Canterbury publications are available in pdf format at www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications

UC International: T: +64 3 364 2459 E: international@canterbury.ac.nz University of Canterbury Te Whare Wﾄ］anga o Waitaha Private Bag 4800 Christchurch 8140 New Zealand www.canterbury.ac.nz

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