2018

Postgraduate
Prospectus

CHANGE
THE WORLD
 WORK
READY
‘Within a year I went from being
a UC student to reporting
for the country’s winning
television news station.’
Adrien Taylor, Graduate
Diploma in Journalism,
Freelance Reporter, Newshub

Contents
Why UC? 17 Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Business
Lifestyle and
1 Welcome to UC 21 Postgraduate studies in support
2 Why study at a higher level? Communication Disorders
52 The Christchurch lifestyle
4 What makes UC distinct? 23 Graduate and postgraduate
53 Live in a residential community
6 Cutting-edge research studies in Education
54 All the support you need
28 Postgraduate studies
to succeed
in Engineering
56 Create a career that works for you
Study options 32 Postgraduate studies in Fine Arts
34 Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Forestry
Apply and enrol
9 List of graduate and
postgraduate qualifications 36 Postgraduate studies in
10 Does UC have a qualification Health Sciences
58 Admission, enrolment and fees
that suits me? 39 Postgraduate studies in Law
59 Information for international
12 Graduate and postgraduate 41 Graduate and postgraduate students
studies in Arts studies in Music
60 How can I finance my study?
43 Graduate and postgraduate
Cover: Zakariah De Roo (studying towards a Bachelor of Arts
studies in Science 61 Important dates
majoring in Political Science and International Relations and
a Bachelor of Laws) and Cheng (Hannah) Zhan (studying
towards a PhD in Finance). 49 Postgraduate studies in
Published in September 2017. Information is correct as at Social Work
the time of publication but is subject to change.
Welcome to UC
Nau mai, haere mai ki In 2017 we welcomed over 1,020
Te Whare Wānanga full-time equivalent students in
masters’ programmes and record
o Waitaha. numbers of PhD students to the
University of Canterbury | Te Whare
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, Wānanga o Waitaha (UC). With an
e ngā karangatanga maha, increasing number of specialist
nei rā te whakamiha o coursework and applied masters’
Te Whare Wānanga o programmes, flexible learning
Waitaha ki a koutou. options and generous scholarships
Tēnā koutou katoa. on offer, UC postgraduate students
now comprise over 20% of all our
students. I’m sure you will find what UC celebrates people prepared to
you are looking for at UC.
At UC we are proud to offer
graduates internationally recognised your education.
qualifications in a range of subjects.
UC’s status as an important
research university in Australasia,
our industry-driven qualifications,
as well as our continued investment
in state-of-the-art facilities, will
make your postgraduate education
stand out.
Our campus is a dynamic
environment in which to advance
yourself — learn alongside
academics and students from more
than 100 nations, join a vibrant
students’ association, and get
involved in any of 140 clubs. As part
of your degree you can connect
with the Christchurch community,
innovate and apply your knowledge
within industry.
make a difference — tangata tū,
tangata ora. We look forward to
supporting you on the next step of
Dr Rod Carr
Vice-Chancellor | Tumu Whakarae
www.canterbury.ac.nz 1

Why study at a
higher level?
Perhaps you have a burning intellectual curiosity about
a topic, wish to boost your employment or progression
potential, or change career direction?
The University of Canterbury | Te Whare
Wānanga o Waitaha (UC), welcomes students
from all backgrounds. Whatever your life and
career goals, UC has over 120 graduate and
postgraduate qualifications on offer and support
services to help you achieve them.
Advantages of further study
Graduate and postgraduate study can provide
you with:
• specialist skills and applied experience
• enhanced knowledge in topics you care about
• entry into specific occupations
• the opportunity to conduct original research
that contributes to knowledge in that field
• smaller classes and closer links with staff
• evidence of high academic attainment and
self-discipline
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120+
OPTIONS
You can choose from over
120 qualifications in subjects
ranging from Accounting to
Water Resource Management.
• a mark of independent research capability
and original thought, particularly for
research-based qualifications ‘The courses I took
• a marketable qualification which could make
you more employable, qualified and, in many
provided me with the
cases, more financially secure. Research shows relevant skills I need. I
that study at postgraduate level (master’s and
PhD) gives students a salary advantage.†
made friends for life, laugh
out loud memories, and
Study options to suit gained a degree that has set
UC offers a broad base of higher qualifications in
a vast array of subjects, from Accounting to
me up for a career I love.’
Water Resource Management. You could study a:
Sophie Bainbridge
• graduate or postgraduate certificate
Bachelor of Science in Geography
or diploma
Master of Science in Engineering Geology
• honours degree Engineering Geologist, Golder Associates Ltd
• coursework-based (or 'taught')
master's degree
• research master's degree
(with thesis-only options)
• doctoral programme, including an esteemed
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
For more on these qualifications, see pages 10–11.
For a list of qualifications see page 9.
Flexible learning
To help you balance study with lifestyle and
other commitments, UC supports flexible
learning. Depending on the qualification, you
could do block courses, online learning or
study part-time.
Prepared to make a difference
Postgraduate or graduate study could be the
ticket to a more influential and interesting
career, be it in research or leadership roles, or
having the knowledge and practice to effect
positive change.
UC students gain more than just intellectual
skills and professional knowledge; our graduates
are work-ready, culturally aware, willing to play
an active role in the community, and globally
connected. See page 5.
Join a connected community
There are many ways that UC enhances the
postgraduate academic and social experience.
Resources and facilities
• World-class facilities (page 5)
• Library research resources and advice (page 6)
• Some research students have access to
dedicated office space and specific resources
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(contact the relevant department for details)
• Tutoring and research work opportunities
new postgraduate and
15
(page 56).
graduate qualifications
Research and industry connections on offer in 2018
• Interaction with staff members increases
at postgraduate level (see page 6, and read
stories at www.canterbury.ac.nz/profiles)
of students at UC
20%
• Applied learning experiences are available in are graduates or
the field, in the community and in business
postgraduates
(page 5)
• Research centres, institutions and hubs open
up opportunities (pages 6–7).
Support systems
UC has a wealth of groups and support services
464 research degrees were
completed in 2016
for you to tap into. From orientation events
to the Postgraduate Students Association, † Of full-time workers in the last census, people with a PhD
on-campus childcare facilities to academic earned 22% more than those with a master’s or honours
degree. People with a master’s or honours earned about 9%
and advisory services — see pages 54–55. more than bachelor’s degree-holders. Source: ‘A degree is
a smart investment’ www.universitiesnz.ac.nz/node/854
(February 2016).
Alumni network
Every year more than 1,300 postgraduate
students complete their higher qualification
at UC. They join over 100,000 alumni who are
already making a difference. All graduates
become part of UC Alumni & Friends, allowing
you to keep in touch with alumni all over the
world and maintain connections.
www.alumni.canterbury.ac.nz
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What makes UC
distinct?
UC is ranked within the world’s top 1% of universities*
and has a strong reputation for high-quality degrees,
research-active teaching staff and world-class facilities.
A campus university with a national research
standing and international connections, UC’s
students and staff are well placed to make an
impact in the local community and globally.
International rankings
UC’s academic programmes consistently achieve
international recognition.
• Times Higher Education World University
Rankings 2015–2016 placed UC in the 40 best
universities in the world for international
outlook; with key factors being its student
body, ability to attract staff from around
the globe, and the volume of collaborative
international research projects.
• UC has many eminent academic programmes
and is ranked in the top 100 in the world in
Civil and Structural Engineering
and Education.**
• Teaching and learning stands out across
disciplines, with UC ranked in the top
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TOP 1%
UC is ranked 214th in the world,
among the top 1% of world
universities — based on its student
to staff ratios, academic reputation,
reputation with employers, and
internationalisation.*
150 universities in the world in Accounting
and Finance, English Language and Literature,
Geography, Law, and Sociology.**
Globally connected ‘The level of scientific
• UC is the only New Zealand university to be a
member of the AC21 Academic Consortium;
research here is very high
19 of the world’s leading research universities. which means that you are
• UC’s Business School is accredited by the able to study advanced
topics and theory. I reckon
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business, placing it in the top five percent of
business schools globally. UC is the best choice for
students who want to
• Engineering programmes are accredited by
the Institution of Professional Engineers
New Zealand, which is a signatory to the become an engineer!’
Washington Accord.
• Students benefit from the renowned Erskine
Hao Zhang
Fellowship programme at UC, which enables Master of Engineering Studies with an
75 international experts to teach and conduct endorsement in Construction Management
seminars here every year. Construction Manager, Capri Construction and
Residential Services
• UC maintains partnership agreements with
over 60 distinguished universities around the
world. This gives our students the chance to
study overseas, such as spending a semester
on exchange or taking an international short
course. We also welcome students from some
partner institutions who can study part of
their degree here. www.canterbury.ac.nz/
international/partnerships
A leading research institution
With a 140-year tradition of research excellence
and external research income of over $59 million
in 2016, UC is an important research university in
Australasia. See pages 6–7.
From art gallery to voltage lab
World-class facilities enable students to learn
and research at the cutting-edge. UC operates:
• an extensive network of field stations around
the world
• a structural engineering lab
• an augmented reality lab
• an art gallery
• 1.9 million research items in UC’s four libraries
• New Zealand’s only high voltage lab
• IBM supercomputers
• a nanofabrication laboratory
• a financial trading room
• a heritage collection of
100,000 Māori resources
• speech and language clinics
• a moot court room
• a sports science centre
• the new Rutherford Regional Science and
Innovation Centre, with state-of-the-art,
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specialist teaching and research laboratories
• the foremost Greek and Roman antiquities years of
140
collection in the Southern Hemisphere.
world-leading
research at UC
Active campus lifestyle
UC has a student-friendly campus set in
87 hectares of park-like surroundings. You can
Erskine fellows visit
75
enjoy a number of amenities and facilities, all
UC from around the
within minutes of each other, including 15 cafés,
eateries and bars. Students also have access to a world each year to
health centre, pharmacy, recreation facilities, share their expertise
a book shop, post services and ATMs on campus.
Entrepreneurs and explorers on offer for UC’s
$100k
UC provides a wealth of active learning student innovators
experiences to challenge, connect and inspire. and entrepreneurs
• UC has field stations from Antarctica to
Westport. It also operates the country’s
premier astronomical research facility at
Mt John, Tekapo, and a field station in Nigeria. More information
• The Centre for Entrepreneurship coordinates www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students
space to network and create, the Incubator,
and UC Summer Startup programmes.
www.uce.canterbury.ac.nz * QS World University Rankings, 2017.
** QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.
• Many postgraduate courses include practical, *** The latest TEC Performance-Based Research Fund
real-world components such as industry Assessment, 2012.
placements, internships, projects or fieldwork.
• Initiatives like the 21 Day Pacific Challenge
engage students and industry in solving
community issues on a global scale.
www.uce.canterbury.ac.nz/21-day-challenge
• Global study experiences are on offer,
including the opportunity to go on an
exchange to a partner university. www.canterbury.ac.nz 5

Cutting-edge
research
UC is one of Australasia’s leading research universities.
Academic staff are engaged in collaborative projects
and as a result, students learn at the cutting edge
of innovation.
The depth of research activity at the University
of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
ensures that students are taught and supervised
by academics who are research leaders in their
respective fields and who are making significant
contributions to knowledge.
The university’s commitment to research is
illustrated in many ways.
• UC has the highest proportion of academics
conducting both teaching and research of any
New Zealand university.***
• Our facilities include the most research field
stations of any university in New Zealand.
• UC is ranked first or second in New Zealand
for research in 10 out of 17 subject areas.***
• We are home to over 40 recognised research
centres, institutes and hubs. See page 7.
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• Academics regularly collaborate with other
researchers, business and community groups.
Research-informed teaching
Our programmes are research-led, with
academic staff who are actively involved in
research and publishing in their specialist areas.
Lecturers and researchers regularly receive
international and national awards for their work.
UC researchers are playing lead roles in many
of the eleven New Zealand National Science
Challenges and the ten Centres of Research
Excellence funded by government.
As a result, students can expect to be taught by
lecturers who are at the forefront of knowledge
in their fields. Teaching and supervision up to
PhD level is available in most disciplines.
$59M
RESEARCH
FUNDING
External research funding at UC
exceeded $59 million in 2016.
Accessible experts
Postgraduate students have access to
internationally respected teachers and
supervisors. For a glimpse of staff and
postgraduate students’ expertise, see
pages 12–50 or search SPARK, the database of
UC’s current researchers and research projects.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark
You can also read about some of the latest
projects, partnerships and ground-breaking
findings in the annual Research Report at
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/researchreport
The UC Research Repository is an open-access
database of original research by Canterbury
academics, researchers and postgraduate
students. It brings UC-authored research to a
broad audience. https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz
Exceptional resources
The UC Library is accessible 24/7 online. The
Library has a research collection of over
1.9 million items and has access to more than
45,000 periodicals. Specialist liaison librarians
provide support across all disciplines. UC’s four
libraries house specialist collections including:
• Puaka-James Hight library with law, arts,
social sciences and health sciences materials.
Specialist collections include Antarctica, De
Jong (Asian religions and history, especially
Hinduism and Buddhism), European Union
and New Zealand government publications.
• Education library (all aspects of education
including a classroom collection).
• Engineering and Physical Sciences library
(engineering, forestry, physics and
• GeoHealth Laboratory
www.geohealth.canterbury.ac.nz
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astronomy, chemistry, computer science, • Human Interface Technology Laboratory of
biological and geological sciences, New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ)
mathematics and statistics). in New Zealand for
www.hitlabnz.org
largest proportion of
• Macmillan Brown Library (New Zealand and
Pacific Islands material, including a collection
of about 100,000 books, journals and
• Macmillan Brown Centre for
Pacific Studies 1st academics conducting
both teaching and
www.canterbury.ac.nz/mbc
drawings. Other heritage materials include the research***
1981 Springbok Tour, children’s books, and the • National Centre for Research on Europe
transcripts from the Tokyo War Crimes trial). www.europe.canterbury.ac.nz
• New Zealand Centre for
recognised research
40+
Find out more at www.library.canterbury.ac.nz
Human-Animal Studies
www.nzchas.canterbury.ac.nz centres, institutes and
Leading centres and institutes hubs are based at UC
• New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain
UC is home to over 40 recognised research and Behaviour
centres, institutes and hubs. The centres attract www.nzilbb.canterbury.ac.nz
and retain high-calibre academic staff, gain
• Ngāi Tahu Research Centre average research

$83k
media interest and offer exciting research and
www.ntrc.canterbury.ac.nz income per full-time
work opportunities at postgraduate level. Here
are a few examples: • Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research equivalent staff
www.rosecentre.canterbury.ac.nz member in 2016
• Centre for Atmospheric Research
www.ucar.canterbury.ac.nz • Spatial Engineering Research Centre
www.serc.canterbury.ac.nz
• Centre for Bioengineering
www.bioengineering.canterbury.ac.nz • UC Quake Centre More information
www.quakecentre.co.nz
• Centre of Excellence for Aquaculture www.research.canterbury.ac.nz
and Marine Ecology • Wood Technology Research Centre
www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ceame www.woodtech.canterbury.ac.nz
• Electric Power Engineering Centre (EPECentre) *** The latest TEC Performance-Based Research Fund
www.epecentre.ac.nz Partner organisations Assessment, 2012.

• Gateway Antarctica UC is a major partner organisation of the

www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/ MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials
schools-and-departments/antarctica and Nanotechnology, NZi3 the New Zealand ICT
Innovation Institute, and the Waterways Centre
for Freshwater Management.

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Study options
Postgraduate honours degrees* Doctorates
Qualification Page Qualification Page
Bachelor of Arts with Honours 14 Doctor of Education 11, 26
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours 19 Doctor of Musical Arts 11, 42
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours 33 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 11
Bachelor of Music with Honours 42
Bachelor of Science with Honours 46
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours 25 Qualification Page

Master’s degrees Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies 46

Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering** 29
Qualification Page Postgraduate Certificate in Arts 14
Master of Antarctic Studies 46 Postgraduate Certificate in Business 19
Master of Applied Data Science 29, 47 Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Humanities 14
Master of Applied Finance and Economics 19 Postgraduate Certificate in Education 25
Master of Architectural Engineering** 29 Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering 29
Master of Arts 14 Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Science and Technology** 46
Master of Audiology 22 Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences 37
Master of Bicultural Co-governance of Natural Resources** 47 Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology** 19
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 19 Postgraduate Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Leadership 14
Master of Business Information Systems 20 Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care 37
Master of Business Management 20 Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching 25
Master of Commerce 20 Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Science 37
Master of Computer-Assisted Language Learning 24 Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership 19
Master of Counselling 37 Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of 24
Master of Disaster, Risk and Resilience 47 Other Languages
Master of Education 26 Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching 25
Master of Engineering 29 Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science 29,
Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering 29 46
Master of Engineering in Management 29 Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship 14, 33
Master of Engineering in Transportation 29 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts 14
Master of Engineering Studies 30 Postgraduate Diploma in Business 19
Master of European Union Studies 15 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration 19
Master of Financial Engineering 47 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Information Systems 19
Master of Financial Management 20 Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology 37
Master of Fine Arts 33 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 46
Master of Forestry Science 35 Postgraduate Diploma in Education 25
Master of Geographic Information Science 47 Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry 35
Master of Health Sciences 38 Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science 46
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice 38 Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology** 46
Master of Human Interface Technology 30 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences 37
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy 15 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology** 19
Master of Laws 40 Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism 14
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) 40 Postgraduate Diploma in Science 46
Master of Linguistics 15 Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching 26
Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership 15 Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science 37
Master of Music 42 Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Māori 14
Master of Policy and Governance 15 Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management 46
Master of Professional Accounting 20
Master of Science 22, 47
Graduate certificates and diplomas
Master of Social Work 50 Qualification Page
Master of Social Work (Applied) 50 Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching 37
Master of Spatial Analysis for Public Health** 47 Graduate Diploma in Arts 14
Master of Specialist Teaching 26 Graduate Diploma in Commerce 19
Master of Speech and Language Pathology 22 Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice 40
Master of Sport Science 38 Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching 24
Master of Strategic Communication** 15 Graduate Diploma in Forestry 35
Master of Teaching and Learning 24 Graduate Diploma in Science 46
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 24 Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary) 24
Master of Te Reo Māori 15 Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) 24
Master of Urban Resilience and Renewal 47
Master of Water Resource Management 47 * Other honours degrees at UC, eg, BE(Hons), BSLP(Hons), are studied as part of an
undergraduate programme.
Master of Writing 15
** Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.
Professional Master of Engineering Geology 48 Note: this list does not include qualifications that are not open to new enrolments in 2018.
Professional Master of Geospatial Science and Technology** 48
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Does UC have a qualification
that suits me?
With 120+ qualifications
available in at least
150 subjects, UC has a
graduate or postgraduate
qualification that suits
your interests and goals.
Graduate certificates
and diplomas
Most graduate qualifications can be taken by
students with a bachelor's degree with a major
in an unrelated area. They allow you to change
subject focus, either within your first degree
area or in a completely different area. This can
enhance the value of your undergraduate degree
or be a first step to a new career or further study.
Some graduate qualifications, for example the
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching,
are professional qualifications that prepare you
for a specific career.
Graduate studies typically involve taking
advanced undergraduate courses (from 100 to
300-level).
Some graduate certificates can be completed
in six months of full-time study. Graduate
diplomas can typically be completed in one year
of full-time study.
Honours degrees
An honours degree allows you to delve deeper
and more rigorously into the subject you are
passionate about. It involves a personalised
study programme in the subject of your first
degree; typically taking one year of
full-time coursework which will include a
research component.
Usually students need to have good final
undergraduate grades to be eligible. However,
prerequisites vary between subjects — you
will need to check with the relevant school or
departmental website.
Honours degrees are often a pathway to further
study; for instance, students who complete to a
satisfactory standard may be able to progress to
a master’s degree by thesis only.
Postgraduate certificates
and diplomas
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas develop
higher level understanding and specialist skills,
normally in the same area as your first degree
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Graduate and Postgraduate Pathways
Bachelor’s Degree
Postgraduate Certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
PhD and other doctorates
Indicates pathways are possible in some programmes. Please contact the relevant college, school or
department or see www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses for individual qualification entry requirements.
(and in some instances count prior professional
experience for entry consideration).
Postgraduate certificates can offer a specialised
professional development opportunity and can
often be completed in six months of full-time
study (or part-time equivalent). They can be an
ideal first step towards higher study.
Postgraduate diplomas are longer and more
in-depth than the postgraduate certificate and
are similarly aimed at practitioners looking for
professional development and/or considering
more advanced study. As well as offering
structured courses, many allow you to undertake
an independent project or research. They can
typically be completed in one year of full-time
study or part-time for up to two years.
Master’s degrees
UC offers three types of master's degrees:
• research master's
• coursework master's
• a combination of both.
A research master’s degree advances your
knowledge in the area of your previous studies,
and enables you to conduct a significant piece of
independent research (with supervision). If you
are intending to conduct research, you should
investigate potential supervisors before applying
to study at UC. See the searchable database of
current researchers at www.canterbury.ac.nz/
spark and for more information on master’s
degrees by thesis, go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgraduate
A coursework master’s (or taught master’s)
degree provides a structured programme of
taught courses at an advanced level. In some
cases, a taught master’s can allow you to
undertake study in a different professional
area from that of your first degree (and so can
Honours Graduate Certificate
Master’s Graduate Diploma
facilitate a change of career focus). As well as the
course component, many offer applied learning
opportunities, such as an independent project or
industry placement.
A number of UC’s master’s programmes allow
for a combination of both courses and research.
Regardless of form, gaining a master’s degree
is evidence of high academic attainment,
specialist understanding and advanced critical
evaluation, research, interpretation, and
communication skills.
Doctoral studies
UC offers three doctoral programmes:
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
• Doctor of Education (EdD).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The UC PhD is a research-only degree carried out
under expert supervision and using world-class
facilities. At UC you can complete a PhD in over
80 subjects, joining over 1,000 students from
60 different nations.
A PhD involves extensive, sustained and original
research and study in your chosen subject, with
the results being presented in a thesis that will
contribute to intellectual knowledge of the field.
It is a mark of intellectual ability, self-discipline
and commitment. A PhD prepares you for a
number of careers, including as an academic.
In addition to expert supervision UC gives
all doctoral students opportunities to
gain transferable skills in areas including
communication of research, networking, career
planning, databases, statistical analysis, ethics,
professional practice, and cultural awareness.
The minimum period of enrolment for a
full-time PhD student is three years*; most
PhD students take between three to three-and-
a-half years.
International students
While completing a PhD in New Zealand you and
your family are eligible for a number of benefits:
• you are eligible to pay domestic fees if you
reside in New Zealand
• you can apply for a graduate work visa once
you have graduated
• you may be able to work while studying**
• your partner will be granted an unrestricted
work visa for New Zealand
• your children can study at New Zealand public
primary or high schools for free.
** Please note that certain conditions apply – visit
www.immigration.govt.nz
Applying for a PhD
Students who wish to do a PhD need a research-
focused honours or master’s degree at first class
or second-class division 1 level (or equivalent
qualifications). Intending PhD students must
contact a potential supervisor before applying.
Information about the research interests of
academic staff (supervisors) can be found on the
relevant department website or the UC SPARK
database at www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark
For more information see www.canterbury.ac.nz/
postgraduate/phd-and-doctoral-study
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
The Doctor of Musical Arts allows students
to undertake advanced research in music
composition or performance. It involves 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 usually requires an
audition, interview and/or submission of
previous academic work with a recommendation
from the School of Music — see page 42.
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The Doctor of Education is a specialised
doctorate designed for professionals in
Education, Health Sciences, and related fields.
The EdD builds leadership and commitment,
fosters scholarly excellence, and allows students
to connect educational research with questions
of professional practice, especially leadership.
For more information see page 26.
* Subject to Universiites New Zealand CUAP approval,
due December 2017.
What type of qualification
are you looking for?
Graduate and postgraduate students
come from a variety of backgrounds, with
different personal commitments, academic
competencies, life aspirations and career
goals. From career changers to graduates
straight out of their first degree, UC
has a range of study options. To guide
you through our programme listings
(pages 12–50), look out for these
useful symbols:
Symbol Ideal for
Ideal for those interested
in the pursuit of higher
knowledge and
independent research.
Frequently asked questions Ideal for those looking
to fast-track to a new
How long will it take? profession/career in just
one year.
Qualifications vary in length from graduate
and postgraduate certificates, which can be Ideal for those wanting to
completed in six months of full-time study, to undertake professional
a PhD, which is typically completed in three to development in their area
four years of full-time study. See details of each of employment.
qualification at www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
Ideal for those wanting to
change careers.
Do you offer flexible arrangements?
Ideal for those wanting to
Part-time study study by distance.
Many qualifications can be studied part-time, Ideal for those wanting
but this may require approval and may not be flexible or part-time study.
automatic — the criteria which are considered
include employment, immigration status, health
and family circumstances. For details see the Unsure or need advice?
regulations for each qualification at It's a good idea to thoroughly research your
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations desired career path before you decide on
your next step. These resources can help:
Studying by distance
• read what UC postgraduate students
Although most programmes are taught on
have gone on to achieve in their studies,
campus, a few can be studied by distance.
lives and careers in our profile stories
Course material is provided online and
www.canterbury.ac.nz/profiles
students participate in lectures through an
interactive learning platform. This is possible • book a one-on-one career consultation
in programmes such as Teaching English to with the Careers, Internships &
Speakers of Other Languages, some Teacher Employment team (see page 56)
Education programmes, and Computer-Assisted • speak to a student advisor or academic
Language Learning. Contact the College of manager to discuss prerequisites and
Education, Health and Human Development for course options (see the UC website for
advice: www.canterbury.ac.nz/education contact details)
• plan your career destination on the
Can I study just one course? Careers NZ website.
A student may enrol in a single course. However, www.careers.govt.nz
entry is based on the idea that you are enrolling
without intending to credit it to a degree. Upon
completion and with approval, you can gain a
Certificate of Proficiency for that course.
UC offers short courses for professionals
working in the engineering or business sectors.
See page 31 for engineering courses or
www.exec.canterbury.ac.nz/short-courses
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Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Arts
UC’s College of Arts |
Te Rāngai Toi Tangata
provides students with
quality, research-driven
teaching and offers study
options in more than
40 disciplines.
Postgraduate students benefit from resources
that no other New Zealand university can match
including: the James Logie Memorial Collection
— the foremost collection of Greek and Roman
antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere; the
Macmillan Brown Library — a unique research
collection of New Zealand and Pacific Islands
materials; and library holdings in religious
studies and Asian studies (including the
De Jong Collection).
Other significant research assets include the
School of Fine Arts’ reference collection, the
American and Canadian fiche research collection
and the University of Canterbury Art Collection.
Postgraduate students also have access to
audio-visual equipment, film equipment, field
stations and language teaching laboratories.
UC’s Journalism programme is a market-leader.
The College of Arts is ranked among the world’s
top 150 for Education, English Language and
Literature, Geography and Sociology, while
Linguistics and Psychology are in the top 200.°
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Many scholarships are available to Arts students,
and some programmes have active exchange
programmes with universities overseas.
The College offers professional and community
internship opportunities for Bachelor of Arts
with Honours students (PACE 495), taking a
lead from its hugely successful undergraduate
courses and business contacts.
Featured qualifications
Master of Writing MWRIT
The MWRIT offers a thorough grounding in the
skills common to all genres of writing — creative,
professional, technical, and academic — while
also allowing you to deepen your knowledge
and ability in one or more genre. Graduates
of the MWRIT thus receive the best possible
preparation for employment as writers, and
to undertake a wide range of creative
writing projects.
Why study an MWRIT at UC?
• Pursue your aspirations in any kind of writing,
including creative, professional, technical,
or academic.
• Can be completed in one year full-time.
• Taught by staff who have extensive publishing
records across many writing genres.
• Graduates will receive the best possible
preparation for a career as a writer and
to undertake a wide range of writing projects.
° QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
PGDipArts
Allows graduates to undertake advanced study
in one area of specialisation. This qualification
focuses on taught courses and is highly flexible;
it allows a number of course combinations and
can be started in either semester.
Why study a PGDipArts at UC?
• Over 30 humanities or social science subjects
to choose from.
• Can be completed in one year full-time.
• Graduates are well positioned to continue on
to one of the many masters programmes on
offer in the College of Arts.
Master of Strategic Communication*
MStratCom
This new taught master’s degree will allow
you to develop your critical understanding
of communication in a complex media
environment. Students learn skills in media
writing, analytics and research methods used in
the workplace.
Why study an MStratCom at UC?
• Be prepared for the future of communication,
through a focus on communication strategy,
data analytics and social media.
• Communication is about connections;
contact with key industry figures and
internship opportunities will enrich your CV.
• Strategic communications expertise opens
up career paths in corporate communication,
advocacy, social media, data and
public relations.
Subject areas
Subject Honours Master’s PhD PG Cert/Dip Grad Cert/Dip
Anthropology • • • • •
Art Curatorship •
Art History/Art History and Theory/Art Theory • • • • •
Child and Family Psychology •
Chinese • • • • •
Cinema Studies •
Classics • • • • •
Cultural Studies • • • • •
Digital Humanities • •
Economics • • • • •
Education • • • • •
English • • • • •
European Union Studies • • • • •
French • • • • •
Geography • • • • •
German • • • • •
History • • • • •
Human-Animal Studies •
Human Services • • • • •
International Relations and Diplomacy •
Japanese • • • • •
Journalism • •
Linguistics • • • • •
Māori and Indigenous Studies/Leadership • • • • •
Mathematics • • • • •
Media and Communication/Strategic Communication • •* • • •
Music • • • • •
Pacific Studies •† • •
Philosophy • • • • •
Policy and Governance •
Political Science and International Relations • • • • •
Psychology • • • • •
Russian • • • • •
Sociology • • • • •
Spanish • • • • •
Statistics • • • • •
Te Reo Māori • • •* • •
Writing •

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.

† Not open to new enrolments in 2018.

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Graduate and postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Bachelor of Arts with The BA(Hons) is for high-achieving Bachelor of BA or any bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
Honours Arts students (or equivalent). More than degree plus relevant or July up to 2 years
BA(Hons) 30 subjects are available and students can graduate diploma, part-time
complete their own research as well as taught with grades to a
electives. For the range of subjects see page 13. specified level.
Graduate Diploma Offers people who already hold a bachelor’s Must have qualified for February 1 year full-time;
in Arts degree an opportunity to study Arts in-depth. a university degree and or July up to 5 years
GradDipArts Designed for graduates seeking to qualify need to pass courses part-time
for entry to postgraduate qualifications in totalling not fewer than
Arts, or to extend or upgrade their existing 120 points, of which
qualifications. For the range of subjects see 90 points must be at
page 13. 300-level, including
60 points in one subject.
Postgraduate Further study (60 points) in one area of BA or an equivalent February 6 months
Certificate in Arts specialisation. More than 30 subjects are degree with grades to a or July full-time or
PGCertArts available. Can be undertaken part-time. specified level. 12 months
part-time

Postgraduate Employers are eager for ‘work-ready’ graduates BA or any bachelor’s February 6 months
Certificate in Digital who can use digital tools, translate complex degree plus relevant or July full-time or
Humanities information, manage projects, and collaborate graduate diploma. 12 months
PGCertDigi within interdisciplinary teams. Develop a part-time
critical understanding of the variety of digital
tools and methods for research, teaching
and employment.
Postgraduate This certificate aims to engage students in Bachelor’s degree with February 1 year
Certificate in Māori critical analysis of models of indigenous grades to a specified level part-time
and Indigenous development, preparing students for further and relevant professional
Leadership study in the area. experience. A portfolio
PGCertMIL and interview is required.
Postgraduate This diploma consists of four courses including BA, BFA; or a bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in ‘The Art Museum Past and Present’, a special degree and relevant or July 2 years
Art Curatorship project in staging an exhibition, a gallery professional experience. part-time
PGDipArtCuratorship internship and one course from the Art History
or Art Theory honours schedule.
Postgraduate See description on page 12. BA or an equivalent February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Arts degree with grades to a or July up to 2 years
PGDipArts specified level. part-time

Postgraduate This industry-leading, intensive programme Any bachelor’s degree. February 1 year full-time
Diploma in trains graduates in a wide variety of media and
Journalism communications skills and across multiple
PGDipJ platforms, with a strong emphasis on practical
work experience.
Postgraduate An introduction to research-based knowledge, Bachelor’s degree in Te February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in emphasising linguistic competence and critical Reo Māori or equivalent or July up to 4 years
Te Reo Māori thinking about a number of contemporary or bachelor’s degree and part-time
PGDipTeReo aspects of te reo Māori. Students who complete relevant professional
the diploma with Merit or Distinction may experience and fluency in
transfer to the master’s. te reo Māori.
Master of Arts Prerequisites vary between programmes, but BA or BA(Hons). February Part I: 1 year
MA normally good grades in 300-level courses in the BA(Hons) graduates or July. full-time to 2
subject concerned are required. need to complete Part II Anytime years part-time;
(thesis only). start** Part II (thesis
Child and Family for Part only): 1–2 years
Psychology has II (thesis full-time; 4
other requirements. only) years part-time

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.

** Doctoral or thesis-only master’s studies can be started at the beginning of any month.

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 Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Master of European This degree is unique in Australasia and BA degree in a relevant February 1 year full-time;
Union Studies benefits from UC’s National Centre for Research subject or relevant or July 3 years
MEuro on Europe. It looks at the European Union in bachelor’s degree plus part-time
the global context, with special focus on the qualifying course.
Asia-Pacific region and EU-NZ relations.
Master of The MIRAD is perfect for students interested Bachelor’s degree with February 1 year full-time;
International in careers in foreign affairs or inter-state grades to a specified level up to 3 years
Relations and coordination. An innovative, interdisciplinary (or equivalent) part-time
Diplomacy programme of taught courses with a strong or bachelor’s degree
MIRAD professional emphasis, plus a research project. and relevant
professional experience.
Master of Linguistics Offers specialist courses in linguistic analysis An undergraduate degree February 1 year full-time;
MLing as well as a significant research component. in Linguistics, or a up to 2–3 years
Graduates will gain a special awareness and relevant undergraduate part-time
appreciation of the linguistic situation in degree and completion
New Zealand and the Pacific. of a qualifying course via
distance learning.
Master of Māori Aims to equip the next generation of leaders Bachelor’s degree with February 12–18 months
and Indigenous across a variety of sectors with the skills, grades to a specified level full-time; up to
Leadership knowledge and attributes to advance the and relevant professional 2–3 years
MMIL aspirations of iwi Māori and other experience. Or the part-time
indigenous peoples. PGCertMIL. A portfolio
and interview is required.
Master of Policy and A professional capstone qualification in policy Bachelor’s degree (or February 1 year full-time;
Governance analysis and strategic decision making, this equivalent) with grades up to 3 years
MPAG master’s will provide advanced interdisciplinary to a specified level. part-time
training in one year for those wishing to
progress in local, regional, national and third
sector/not-for-profit roles.
Master of Strategic See description on page 12. Bachelor’s degree with February 1 year full-time;
Communication* Note: international students require an IELTS at least a B grade average up to 3 years
MStratCom average score of 7 (or equivalent). at 300-level, or any part-time
degree plus relevant
work experience.
Master of Te Reo The MTeReo provides advanced knowledge of Bachelor’s degree in Te February 2 years
Māori the language and an introduction to research, Reo Māori or equivalent or July full-time;
MTeReo emphasising linguistic competence and critical or bachelor’s degree and up to 4 years
thinking about a range of contemporary and relevant professional part-time
historical aspects of te reo Māori. experience and high level
of competency in te reo.
Master of Writing See description on page 12. Bachelor’s degree with February 1 year full-time;
MWRIT at least a B grade average up to 3 years
at 300-level, or any part-time
degree plus relevant
work experience.
Doctor of Philosophy For more information on PhDs see page 11. Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
PhD first or second-class start** full-time;
honours division 1 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree with part-time*
distinction or merit
or equivalent.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

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Research
Research is integral to the work of the College of
Arts and academics are engaged in fundamental
and applied research across a broad range of
subjects at regional, national and international
levels. The College of Arts hosts a number of
successful research centres such as:
New Zealand Institute of Language,
Brain and Behaviour (NZILBB)
Dedicated to the study of human language,
this multidisciplinary centre covers linguistics,
speech production and perception, language
acquisition and disorders, memory, brain
imaging and bilingual education. For more
information go to www.nzilbb.canterbury.ac.nz
UC CEISMIC Canterbury Earthquake
Digital Archive
Following the earthquakes of 2010/11 the UC
CEISMIC Digital Archive has been collecting and
preserving the memories and experiences of
the people of the Canterbury region. For more
information go to www.ceismic.org.nz
Te Awatea Violence Research Centre
The Centre is a community resource offering
information, research and education to
professionals, practitioners, groups and
communities interested in violence reduction,
prevention and intervention. For more
information go to www.vrc.canterbury.ac.nz
National Centre for Research
on Europe
The NCRE is New Zealand’s only interdisciplinary
research body devoted to examining the impact
of the European Union in our region, covering
political and security issues, economic and trade
relations, culture and migration, climate change
and energy. These are just some of the current
research themes being investigated. For more
information go to www.europe.canterbury.ac.nz
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Other centres hosted by the College
of Arts are:
• Social Science Research Centre
• Confucius Institute at the University
of Canterbury
• Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies
• Te Puna Pūoru National Centre for Research in
Music Education and Sound Arts (MERC)
• New Zealand Centre for
Human-Animal Studies
• New Zealand South Asia Centre
• Ngāi Tahu Research Centre.
See pages 6–7 or for further information visit
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/rescentres.shtml
Career opportunities ‘We need interdisciplinary
In today’s rapidly changing work environment,
graduates need skills that are applicable to many thinking to address
situations and such skills are highly sought after complex problems, and it
is heartening to see
by employers.
The ability to think critically, write, analyse,
recognition for the way
research, problem solve, innovate and
communicate are vital skills taught as part of
an Arts degree. Graduates receive a respected,
arts and humanities
internationally recognised qualification that can assist us in tackling
lays the foundation for a successful career, be it
in media, government, international relations, some of our world’s
arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public greatest challenges.’
policy, research, communications, conservation,
education, community development, publishing,
Associate Professor Bronwyn Hayward
design, business, marketing or academia.
Head of Department for Political Science and
By giving you the opportunity to obtain International Relations
advanced knowledge about specialist topics Author for the UN Intergovernmental Panel on
and/or carry out original research, the College Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on
of Arts postgraduate programmes aim to foster Global Warming
intellectual independence, critical thinking and 2014 UC Arts Conscience & Critic of Society
excellence in every field. Research Award
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
More information
College of Arts | Te Rāngai Toi Tangata
T: +64 3 369 3377
E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz
‘I get to learn every day about the way that our society
works on a political level, and the ways that research
and policy can help to improve the social outcomes of
New Zealanders. We got to meet all the party leaders,
and some of the ministries and policy think-tanks. It
was a great experience that has helped me clarify
where I want to go career-wise.’
Kendall Lattin
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Studying towards a Master of Policy and Governance
Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Business
UC Business School |
Te Kura Umanga takes
pride in its postgraduate
programme with emphasis
on research-based
teaching and innovative
qualifications, preparing
graduates for a successful
professional career.
The School’s research in Marketing is ranked
first among New Zealand’s universities, and
second in Management, Accounting and
Finance.▵ Its Accounting and Finance, Business
and Management, Economics, and Information
Systems programmes are also ranked in the
top 200 in the world.° While recent research
areas delve into tourism, organisational
resilience, and NGO leadership, the School
retains its core research strengths in
entrepreneurship, financial risk management,
information systems, management, marketing,
social/environmental accounting, and taxation.
The School offers taught master’s programmes
that equip graduates with the applied skills,
knowledge and business acumen needed
to transition into high-level business roles.
Coursework-based degrees in applied economics
and finance, business management, financial
management, professional accounting, and
business information systems provide an
intensive learning experience covering the
essential operational functions of
any organisation.
Postgraduate benefits
As a postgraduate student you will benefit
from good supervision ratios and access to
resources such as extensive library holdings of
academic journals. You will also interact closely
with supervisors, lecturers and fellow students
through group discussions and collaboration.
There are opportunities to become involved
in teaching.
▵ The latest Tertiary Education Commission Performance-
Based Research Fund Assessment, 2012.
° QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.
Photo: PhD student Joya Kemper (centre) with Marketing lecturers, Dr Ann-Marie Kennedy (left) and Associate Professor
Ekant Veer. Joya has presented papers on her research area of sustainability at international marketing conferences and
taught into undergraduate courses.
Scholarships
The University annually awards UC Doctoral
Scholarships and UC Master’s Scholarships for
students undertaking research degrees in the
disciplines of Accounting, Information Systems,
Economics, Finance, Management or Marketing.
Industry and partnerships
Through international ties with partner
institutions and visiting Erskine Fellows, you will
have access to expertise in a wide range of areas.
The School’s links with industry also enable you
to attend guest lectures and presentations by
business leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Taught master’s programmes include a research
project or internship with a business or non-
profit organisation, allowing you to apply your
learning and work skills in a real-world setting.
Leading change
UC is committed to international benchmarking
of its postgraduate business programmes.
Our MBA programme is fully accredited by the
Association of MBAs
(AMBA) and UC Business
School is accredited
by the Association to
Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business
(AACSB), placing it in the top five percent of
business schools worldwide.
Our world-class business education encourages
students to engage in research and projects that
are impactful and affect organisational change.
UC is renowned for producing graduates who
show leadership and can create viable business
solutions. Our graduates work in organisations
that contribute to the economy and well-being
of their communities.
Innovation and
entrepreneurship
In today’s business environment, innovation
and entrepreneurship are key strategic drivers
for generating organisational growth and
sustainability. Postgraduate study at UC
encourages you to analyse current viewpoints
while considering future business applications
in new and progressive ways.
Gaining practical business experience is
made possible through the UC Centre for
Entrepreneurship. It hosts student-run societies
such as entré and 180 Degrees Consulting, where
you can start a social or business enterprise,
or develop a business plan for an external
organisation. The UC Innovators and Summer
Start-up programmes can help you to start your
own business venture with support, resources
and events such as business bootcamps.
www.uce.canterbury.ac.nz
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Subject areas
Subject
Accounting
Applied Finance and Economics
Business Administration
Business
Business Management
Business Information Systems
Economics
Finance
Financial Management
Information Systems
Information Systems and Technology
Management
Marketing
Professional Accounting
Strategic Leadership
Taxation
Taxation and Accounting
Featured qualifications
Master of Financial Management
MFM
The MFM will provide graduates with the
knowledge and skills required to be a business
analyst, investment analyst and cost or
management accountant.
Why study an MFM at UC?
• No prior background in Commerce or Finance
is needed.
• An MFM positions you to undertake analyst
and decision-making support roles, allowing
you to transition into business or finance.
• Demand for both accounting and finance
professionals in New Zealand continues
to grow. An MFM enables you to gain
exemptions from academic requirements by
professional accounting bodies.
Master of Business Management
MBM
The MBM enables you to increase your
employability by gaining business skills that
complement your existing professional or
academic background. The MBM is designed
to open your career options by equipping you
with key skills and expertise from multiple
core business functions to give you increased
commercial intelligence and oversight.
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval,
due December 2017.
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Honours Master’s PhD PG Cert/Dip Grad Cert/Dip
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Why study an MBM at UC?
• No prior background in Business is needed.
• Gain traction across a wide variety of industries
and prepare yourself for entry-level commercial
roles within the public and private sector.
• Complete a business master’s in just
12–15 months and become a highly innovative
and dynamic business leader.
Master of Commerce MCom
The MCom consists of coursework and a thesis
or dissertation. An MCom will allow you to learn
more about your chosen subject area, critically
view the world and carry out an independent
piece of research.
‘The UC MBA has a
Why study an MCom at UC?
• It can be completed in one calendar year.
special focus on
• UC MCom graduates are well prepared for
leadership and personal
professional roles and business consulting. development. The breadth
• If you are following Chartered Accountants
Australia and New Zealand programme,
of the MBA ensured that I
study in the MCom (or BCom with Honours) had good working
knowledge of all the
Accounting programme counts as one year
of professional experience.
necessary areas. I made
numerous contacts and
Career opportunities
Postgraduate business study can lead to
an academic career, provide professional
some great friendships.’
development or serve as a transition to a new
career. UC Business graduates are prepared for Lloyd Mander
professional roles in every kind of organisation Master of Business Administration
where people need to be innovative, solve Trustee, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust
challenging problems and make a difference.
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
Graduate and postgraduate programmes
Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Bachelor of The Honours programme allows you to further A relevant bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
Commerce with your expertise in your chosen major and explore degree. Candidates 18 months–
Honours specialist topics that can lead to entry to must also satisfy the 4 years
BCom(Hons) master’s programmes by thesis. For the range of course prerequisites for part-time
subjects see page 18. the subject.
Graduate Diploma The GradDipCom allows students to Any bachelor’s degree February 1 year full-time;
in Commerce complete advanced commerce papers and with a B+ average in or July 2 years
GradDipCom enables you to transition into research-based advanced courses. part-time
postgraduate study.

Postgraduate This certificate equips you with general Any bachelor’s degree February 6 months
Certificate in knowledge and skills that can be applied to with a B average or October full-time;
Business PGCertBus graduate positions across a wide range of or above. up to 2 years
industries. It is a pathway qualification to the part-time
PGDipBus, which can then lead on to the MBM,
MPA and MFM.
Postgraduate The PGCertIST allows you to further explore A bachelor’s degree in February 1 year full-time;
Certificate in Information Systems to deepen your knowledge Information Systems or July up to 2 years
Information Systems in the area. with a B+ average part-time
and Technology* or above.
PGCertIST
Postgraduate This certificate is the ideal solution for students Any bachelor’s degree Various 1–3 years
Certificate in who do not currently have time to complete with a B average or
Strategic Leadership the full MBA programme. It includes above, and at least 5
PGCertStratLdrship six courses which can be taken in any order years’ management or
and are taught in modular format over two leadership experience.
Fridays and Saturdays. All courses taken as
part of the PGCertStratLdrship can be credited
towards the PGDipBA or MBA programmes.
Postgraduate The PGDipBus offers a pathway to the MBM Any bachelor’s degree February 9 months
Diploma in Business and MPA programmes. The diploma includes with a B average full-time;
PGDipBus eight courses and can be completed in less than or above. up to 4 years
a year. part-time
Postgraduate The PGDipBA offers an entry pathway to the Any bachelor’s February, 8 months
Diploma in Business MBA programme. The diploma includes 12 core degree with a B average April, or full-time;
Administration courses from the MBA programme. Transfer or above, and at least July up to 4 years
PGDipBA to the MBA programme is available for those 5 years’ management or part-time
students who complete the PGDipBA with a leadership experience.
B average or higher.

Postgraduate This new diploma provides the skills that allow Any bachelor’s degree February 9–15 months
Diploma in Business graduates to gain employment in information with a B average or October full-time; up to
Information Systems systems-related industries. or above. 4 years
PGDipBIS part-time
Postgraduate The PGDipIST allows you to further explore A bachelor’s degree in February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Information Systems either to deepen your Information Systems up to 4 years
Information Systems knowledge in the area or to prepare yourself for with a B+ average part-time
and Technology* further research in the area. or above.
PGDipIST
Master of Applied The MAFE is a master’s degree in both Finance Any bachelor’s degree January or 12–13 months
Finance and and Economics. Students take two semesters of with good grades. Must February full-time;
Economics advanced coursework in both subjects, followed have intermediate (based on up to 4 years
MAFE by a practical applications course. economics and finance entry level) part-time
and basic statistics
and calculus.
Master of Business The MBA programme offers personal and Any bachelor’s degree February, 15 months
Administration professional fulfilment as well as a highly with a B average or April, full-time;
MBA credible qualification to advance your above, and at least July or up to 5 years
career. The programme’s core courses 5 years’ management or September part-time
deliver a dynamic combination of leadership experience.
innovative, strategic perspectives and Or satisfactory progress
advanced business knowledge as well as towards the PGDipBA.
valuable and responsible leadership skills.

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Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options
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 Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Master of Business The MBIS enables you to take advantage of Any bachelor’s degree February 12–15 months
Information Systems increasing industry demand for ‘tech-savvy’ with a B average or October full-time;
MBIS business graduates. Combining business or above. up to 4 years
studies with information systems, the MBIS part-time
is designed to equip you with the specialist
knowledge and skills to manage technology-
driven innovation in business.
Master of Business See description on page 18. Any bachelor’s degree February 12–14 months
Management with a B average or October full-time;
MBM or above. up to 4 years
part-time
Master of Commerce See description and the range of subjects A bachelor’s degree February 12–18 months
MCom available on page 18. in the same subject full-time;
with good grades or 18 months to
a relevant graduate 3 years
diploma with good part-time
grades.
Master of Financial See description on page 18. Any bachelor’s degree February 12–15 months
Management with a B average or October full-time;
MFM or above. up to 4 years
part-time
Master of The MPA is a conversion taught master’s Any bachelor’s degree February 15–17 months
Professional that will give graduates the skills, knowledge with a B average or October full-time;
Accounting and competencies to be highly effective or above. up to 4 years
MPA accountants. Leads to provisional membership part-time
of professional bodies such as Chartered
Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Doctor of Philosophy For more details and available subject areas, Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
PhD see page 11. first-class or second- start** full-time;
class honours division 1 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree with part-time*
first-class or second-
class honours
or equivalent.

Research * Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due

Research by the UC Business School not only
informs teaching, it is often a part of student
learning. Our academics are highly respected
in their field, attracting research students
from around the world. Some examples
include major public policy issues, such as
social and environmental accounting and
reporting, sustainable business development,
sex discrimination and gender-mainstreaming
policies, tax compliance and financial
risk management.
Postgraduate research students complete a
thesis or dissertation that involves literature
reviews, data collection and analysis, and
‘Teaching at a expanding the current concepts and knowledge
postgraduate level is in their chosen area.
December 2017.
** Doctoral and thesis-only studies can be started
at the beginning of any month.
consumer behaviour. Selected doctoral students
presented their work and had the opportunity to
meet leading marketing scholars.
Leading and Managing Resilient
Organisations
UC staff are the driving force behind the Leading
and Managing Resilient Organisations (LMRO)
research group. Through their research and
business partnerships, the LMRO group assists
organisations to become more agile, increasing
their ability to adapt to change, to learn and
continuously improve their performance. The
group involves specialists from a range of

where the cutting-edge

knowledge is created,
disseminated and applied.’
Associate Professor Ekant Veer
Department of Management, Marketing
and Entrepreneurship
2017 UC Teaching Medal, Five-time recipient of
UCSA’s Lecturer of the Year Award
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At the forefront
UC Business School academics conduct, publish,
present and collaborate on research with a
global relevance and application.
The School hosted the Academy of Marketing
Science (AMS) World Marketing Congress in 2017.
This event attracted over 220 competitive paper
submissions. More than 140 marketing specialists
from all over the world presented their work
and facilitated sessions across a wide range of
topics, from digital advertising and international
company issues, to exploring sensory effects on
organisational sciences, including strategic
management, human resources, organisational
behaviour, organisational psychology and
organisational change. A key area of current
research is employee resilience. For more
information go to www.resorgs.org.nz/leading
More information
UC Business School | Te Kura Umanga
T +64 3 369 3888
E: bsecdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nz
Postgraduate studies in
Communication Disorders
UC’s staff are
internationally recognised
for their research in
communication sciences
and disorders.
The Department of Communication Disorders
| Te Tari Mātai Hauora Reo serves New Zealand
and the world through excellence and innovation
in scholarship, teaching and public service.
Students are educated and challenged to excel in
professional practice and research related
to disorders of hearing, speech, language
and swallowing.
Staff provide a national resource centre for
information and continuing professional
education in the field. Each year a number
of distinguished scholars, including Erskine
Fellows, come from around the world to lecture
and conduct seminars at UC.
Resources and partnerships
• The Department has four on-campus
laboratories featuring state-of-the-art
electronic and assessment equipment.
• The Department is a partner in the UC-hosted
New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain
and Behaviour.
• The Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and
Research at St George’s Medical Centre is a
UC initiative to link research with the clinical
health community.
• Postgraduate students participate in clinics
at public hospitals, schools and centres,
providing a multitude of options for working
with clients of all ages with speech and
hearing disabilities.
‘Research that has come
out of the Rose Centre is
highly influential as far
away as Ireland. Speech-
Language Therapy is still
such a new profession and
there is so much potential
for research to improve
the quality of patient care.’
Emma Wallace
Ireland
Studying towards a PhD in Speech and
Language Sciences
Research
The Department of Communication Disorders
has three research laboratories; The Rose Centre
for Stroke Recovery and Research, UC Speech
Labs and the Child Language Centre. Many of
our researchers are part of the multidisciplinary
New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and
Behaviour based at UC.
Career opportunities
The speech-language therapy profession offers
a range of career opportunities. Graduates are
highly employable as clinicians both in
New Zealand and overseas.
You can work with people in a research
laboratory, a private clinic or a government
agency. You can work with children who
experience language delays or with elderly stroke
patients in a large hospital or nursing home.
You can be an entrepreneur, developing and
marketing new communication devices and
tests, or build your own private practice. You can
teach at a university or conduct research in a
scientific laboratory.
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
More information
Department of Communication Disorders
T: +64 3 369 4827
E: communicationdisorders@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-
departments/communication-disorders
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 Ideal Start Other
Qualification Description Requires Duration
for date features
Master of Audiology The MAud includes coursework, and clinical and BSLP(Hons), BA, BSc; February 2 years
MAud research experiences. Coursework focuses on other bachelor’s degrees full-time;
training professional clinical audiologists with also considered. up to 4 years
emphasis on the development of clinical and A special application is part-time
administrative skills relating to the practice required; applications
of audiology. close on 1 October.
Master of Science The MSc includes independent research, BSLP(Hons) or other February Part II only
majoring in presented in a thesis, which is completed qualifying programme. or July# of MSc
Speech and concurrently with one advanced course in either (one course and
Language Sciences clinical management or research design. a thesis): 1 year
MSc A non-clinical, research-only pathway is available
to students with a 4-year undergraduate degree
in a related discipline. Prepares graduates for
clinical supervision and/or research, for entry
to a doctorate programme, or to assume
leadership roles.
Master of Speech The MSLP offers students with a degree in Any bachelor’s or February 2 years
and Language Linguistics, Education, Psychology, Science, master’s degree (not full-time;
Pathology Health Sciences or related degrees the suitable for those up to 4 years
MSLP opportunity to enter the speech-language graduates with a part-time
therapy profession. This hands-on programme degree specialising in
includes experiential clinical practice. speech and language
therapy/pathology).
A special application is
required; applications
close on 1 October.
Doctor of Philosophy See page 11 for more information on PhDs. Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
PhD first-class honours start** full-time;
or master’s degree with 4.5–6 years
first or second-class part-time*
division 1 honours
or equivalent.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

# Some subjects allow a July start, please contact the Department for clarification.
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.
** Doctoral studies can be started at the beginning of any month.

‘Acoustic analysis has the potential to be a powerful

clinical assessment tool. During my studies, I visited
speech labs in Florida and Arizona, and presented my
work at international conferences. This helped me
understand how my project fits within a wider
framework of research.’
Annalise Fletcher
Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
PhD in Speech and Language Sciences
Lecturer, Department of Communication Disorders
Post-Doctoral Fellow, New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour | Te Kāhui Roro Reo
Member, UC Speech Production-Perception Research Laboratory (UC Speech Lab)
2015 Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award for dysarthria research at Florida State University
and Arizona State University

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Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Education

UC’s College of of the training is provided at no cost through

Education, Health and
Human Development |
Te Rāngai Ako me to
Hauora builds on a
135-year tradition and is
ranked among the world’s
top 100 universities
for Education.°
The College is committed to research excellence
in teacher education, educational studies and
leadership, sports and physical education, and
health sciences.
Professional development
and specialisation
Many teachers wish to specialise in an area of
teaching they are passionate about, or that they
may wish to strengthen their practice or further
develop a range of skills. For some that might
be inclusive education; for others it could be
languages or leadership. Students learn from
leading academics and the latest research.
See page 27.
UC Education Plus
UC Education Plus provides tailored professional
learning and development (PD) to teachers and
leaders in schools, communities of learning and
early learning centres in the South Island. Much
° QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.
a school’s Ministry of Education contract.
www.edplus.canterbury.ac.nz
Graduate teaching options
Students wishing to become registered teachers
and who have already completed a recognised
degree can apply for a graduate diploma or
master’s degree in either early childhood,
primary or secondary teacher education.
Supportive study environment
The College offers an encouraging environment
with small, friendly classes and varied delivery
options, such as on-campus or distance/flexible
learning, and full or part-time study.
The College’s teaching staff are education
specialists who have close links with local
schools and whose teaching draws on practical
experience and the latest research.
Featured qualifications
Master of Teaching and Learning
MTchgLn
The MTchgLn provides teacher graduates with
advanced research-based knowledge and
experience in partnership schools. It is designed
as a school-university community of practice.
Why study an MTchgLn at UC?
• Study in a digitally enriched environment that
reflects modern learning pedagogies.
• Focus on supporting priority and
diverse learners.
• Aligned with the Education Council of
Aotearoa New Zealand (EDUCANZ) Graduating
Teacher Standards.
Master of Education MEd
The MEd is an 180-point pathway for current
teachers and leaders to gain a master’s
level qualification. Students can complete a
coursework-only path or a mix of courses and an
original thesis.
Why study an MEd at UC?
• An ideal pathway for those who have already
undertaken some postgraduate study
eg, postgraduate diploma or honours.
• Offers a range of endorsements in areas
such as Literacy, Leadership, e-Learning/
Digital Technologies, or Inclusive and
Special Education.
Master of Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages MTESOL
This coursework-based master’s programme
provides students with a best-practice,
professional understanding of language
acquisition, learning and teaching languages,
and English linguistics.
Why study an MTESOL at UC?
• Become a skilful English language educator,
from early childhood through to tertiary level.
• Teaching and learning is conducted online.
• Can be completed in 12 months.
For more information visit
http://latl.canterbury.ac.nz
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Teacher registration pathway programmes
Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Graduate Diploma For graduates interested in training to become Bachelor’s degree for February 1 year
in: a teacher. GradDipECTeach and full-time;
• Early Childhood Special requirements apply for those for whom GradDipTchLn(Primary). part-time
Teaching English is a second language. Acceptance into the options
GradDipECTeach See the College of Education, Health and Human programme is subject to available
• Teaching and Development website for more details a selection process.
Learning (Primary) www.canterbury.ac.nz/education
GradDipTchLn
(Primary)
Graduate Diploma in For graduates interested in training to become Bachelor’s degree January 1 year
Teaching and Learning a secondary school teacher. Applicants must with study to 300-level full-time;
(Secondary) meet the prerequisites for an additional in a secondary school part-time
GradDipTchLn teaching subject. curriculum area, as options
(Secondary) Special requirements apply for those for whom well as meeting the available
English is a second language. requirements for
See the College of Education, Health and Human an additional
Development website for more details teaching subject .
www.education.canterbury.ac.nz
Master of Teaching See the previous page for a description. A bachelor’s degree January 1 year full-time
and Learning This master’s degree can be endorsed in Early or higher degree in
MTchgLn Childhood, Primary or Secondary. For the a disciplinary field
Secondary endorsement students must have appropriate to teaching
studied to 300 or 400-level in a secondary and learning (with a
curriculum subject area. B+ grade average at
300-level).

Language educator programmes

Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Postgraduate Ideal fast-track qualification for those who may Appropriate bachelor’s July or Part-time
Certificate in have come to the career of English language degree with a B grade November only; can be
Teaching English to education through an indirect route and wish average or better. completed in
Speakers of Other to undertake professional development 7 months
Languages or for graduates interested in entering the
PGCertTESOL TESOL profession.
Master of Computer- The only master’s programme of its kind in Appropriate bachelor’s February 1 year
Assisted Language New Zealand, this one-year professional degree with a B grade and July full-time; up
Learning coursework master’s degree will produce skilful average or better. to 4 years
MCALL language educators who can use technology to part-time.
enhance learning in a wide variety of settings Note: full-time
around the world. Of particular interest to students must
language educators and teachers of English and start in July
other languages.
Master of Teaching See the previous page for a description. Appropriate bachelor’s July and 1 year
English to Speakers degree (a B grade in November full-time; up
of Other Languages 300-level courses is to 4 years
MTESOL normally expected). part-time
Relevant work
experience will also
be considered.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

Distance learning options

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Professional development and advanced study for teachers
Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Bachelor of Teaching Taught either entirely on campus or as a mixture BTchLn (or equivalent) February 1 year full-time;
and Learning with of on-campus and distance delivery. Graduates with a B grade up to 3 years
Honours can focus on areas in which they have special average in 200 and part-time
BTchLn(Hons) interests and can enhance career prospects. 300-level courses.
(Early Childhood and Includes a research project and work in schools/
Primary) early childhood centres.

Postgraduate The PGCertEd is designed to provide those Degree with at least February, 1 year full-time;
Certificate in with an education or counselling background 60 points in Education July and up to 2 years
Education the opportunity to improve their professional or an appropriate November part-time
PGCertEd practice and assess significant issues in degree and have
education. Students may proceed to the PGDipEd either completed a
or the MEd. minimum 1-year teacher
training course or have
experience as a teacher,
educator or counsellor.
Postgraduate This certificate gives students a strong NZ Teacher Education February 5 months
Certificate in appreciation of specialist teaching as an degree or recognised full-time;
Specialist Teaching interdisciplinary field and specialist teaching NZ 3-year teaching up to 2 years
PGCertSpecTchg knowledge and skills. diploma, as well as part-time
It comprises one compulsory course and one current NZ teacher
elective course. registration and
normally 2 years’
experience as a teacher
or educator in a
recognised setting.
Postgraduate Pursue a range of teaching and learning themes, Be practising in tertiary February 1–4 years
Certificate in to build on specific knowledge and to consider teaching and have an and July part-time
Tertiary Teaching academic practices from various disciplines. appropriate bachelor’s
PGCertTertTchg degree or equivalent
qualifications and
experience in your field
of teaching.
Postgraduate The PGDipEd is designed to improve professional
Diploma in practice and examine critically significant issues Appropriate degree with
Education in education. The PGDipEd can be completed courses in Education,
PGDipEd — unendorsed or endorsed in a specific area of Psychology or related
can be endorsed in: interest (see below). Students with a B+ average discipline, or any
or better may proceed to the MEd. bachelor’s degree and
have either completed
e-Learning and To improve professional practice with ICT and
a minimum 1-year
Digital investigate significant issues in this area.
teacher training course
Technologies in
or have experience as
Education
a teacher, educator or
Hōaka Pounamu: Designed to extend and develop teachers in the counsellor (a B
Te Reo Māori use of te reo Māori in the classroom. grade average in
Bilingual and 300-level courses is February
Immersion Teaching normally expected). and July
1 year full-time;
In addition to the above, (February
Inclusive and To improve professional knowledge, practice and a basic knowledge of up to 4 years
only for
Special Education ability to address significant issues in the field. part-time
te reo Māori is required Hōaka
for Hōaka Pounamu; Pounamu)
Leadership Gain effective leadership and management
at least 5 years’
competencies to enhance and build your career.
professional
Literacy Critically examines literacy underachievement experience, as well
through a combination of theory and practice. as employment in a
position of leadership
Positive Behaviour Provides learning and development opportunities responsibility is
Support to respond proactively to the increasing required for
number of children and youth who engage in the Leadership
challenging behaviour. endorsement.
Teaching and Educators gain understanding and skills to
Learning Languages teach languages and cater for students’
linguistic needs.

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Professional development and advanced study for teachers (continued)
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Postgraduate The PGDipSpecTchg provides students with NZ Teacher Education February Normally
Diploma in the ability to apply their specialist teaching degree or recognised NZ completed over
Specialist Teaching knowledge and skills in diverse cultural contexts. 3-year teaching diploma, 2 years
PGDipSpecTchg Can be endorsed in Complex Educational Needs, current NZ teacher part-time
Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Intervention, registration and at least
Learning and Behaviour. It comprises one 2 years’ experience as a
compulsory course, three courses from the teacher or educator in a
chosen endorsement and includes practical recognised setting.
experience.
Master of Education See page 23 for a description of the 180-point Appropriate degree February 1+ year
MEd endorsement options. with courses in and July full-time;
A 120-point thesis option is also available for Education, Psychology, up to 6 years
those with a PGDipEd or BTchLn(Hons) degree or any degree and a part-time
with a B+ grade average. minimum 1-year teacher
training course or have
experience as a teacher,
educator or counsellor
(a B grade average at
300-level required).
Master of Specialist Aimed at practitioners who want to provide NZ Teacher Education February 1 year full-time;
Teaching professional leadership in their area of expertise. degree or recognised NZ and July up to 4 years
MSpecTchg A non-thesis pathway, the degree can be awarded 3-year teaching diploma (part- part-time
unendorsed or endorsed in Complex Educational and current NZ teacher time
Needs, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early registration and at least only)
Intervention and Learning and Behaviour. 2 years’ experience as a
teacher or educator in a
recognised setting. Or a
PGDipSpecTchg.
Doctor of Education Aimed at Education professionals and other A bachelor’s degree with Anytime 4–5 years as a
EdD related fields, doctoral students will synthesise first or second class start** mixture of part
theory and address questions of professional honours, or a master’s and full-time or
practice while further developing their leadership degree with distinction part-time only
capacities. Participants’ experiences will be or merit and a minimum
invaluable and their findings will advance the of 5 years’ experience
education field. in a relevant
professional role.
Doctor of For more details about PhD study see page 11. Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy PhD first or second-class start** full-time;
division 1 honours 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree with part-time*
first-class or second-
class honours
or equivalent.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options Distance learning options

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017. ** Doctoral and master’s by thesis-only studies can be started at the beginning of any month.

‘Few people had looked in any detail at how [mental

health and wellbeing] applied to children in care and
those adopted from care. These gaps in our knowledge
have since been the focus of my life’s work — driven by
my belief that improved knowledge can lead to better
prevention, identification and treatment of the
psychological problems manifested by such children.’
Associate Professor Michael Tarren-Sweeney
School of Health Sciences, Child and Family Psychology programme
2016 UC Innovation Award recipient for developing the internationally acclaimed Assessment
Checklist Series for maltreated children experiencing mental health issues

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 Education, language education, and teaching subject areas
Subject Honours Master’s PhD/EdD PG Cert/Dip Grad Cert/Dip
Computer-Assisted Language Learning •
Counselling •
Early Childhood Education • • •
Education • • • • •
e-Learning and Digital Technologies in Education • •
Hōaka Pounamu: Te Reo Māori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching • •
Inclusive and Special Education • •
Leadership • •
Literacy • •
Positive Behaviour Support • •
Primary Education • • •
Secondary Education • •
Specialist Teaching • •
Teaching and Learning • • •
Teaching and Learning Languages • •
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages • •
Tertiary Teaching/Higher Education • •

Research Career opportunities

The College attracts funding that enables Teaching offers a creative, stimulating and
advances to be made in educational knowledge rewarding career that provides the opportunity
and the evaluation of education practice, while to influence and shape many lives. Teaching
also giving postgraduate students opportunities also provides entry into careers beyond the
to carry out research in topical aspects. classroom, with teaching experience being
The College has links with institutions an excellent background for a wide range of
internationally and offers services to enhance jobs including careers in the public sector, and
the professional development of educators business and industry training.
both in New Zealand and in other countries, Postgraduate study in Education can contribute
including customised in-service professional to your employability. It enables you to extend
development courses for teachers and teacher your knowledge and skills, indicates your
educators, custom-designed College courses, motivation and ability to persevere at a high
educational tours and consultancies, and staff level academically and can make you more
and student exchanges. competitive in the job market.
Key areas of research include those represented Graduates have varied career opportunities

‘UC has inspired my love

by the College’s research hubs: available to them including work in government,
• A Better Start industry, commerce, social service agencies,
• Early Years Enquiry Hub for te reo Māori, and I health and rehabilitation, museums, counselling

hope to embrace this in

and voluntary organisations.
• Educational Theory, Policy and Practice
For further career information, please go to
Research Hub
my classroom. I have a www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
passion for learning as
• e-Learning Lab
• Inclusive and Special Education
Research Group (ISER) much as I can to further More information
• Language and Literacy Research Lab develop my teaching, College of Education, Health and
Human Development | Te Rāngai Ako me
• Learning and Teaching Languages
Research Lab
to benefit the tamariki to Hauora

• Research Lab for Creativity and Change of Aotearoa.’ T: +64 3 369 3333
E: education@canterbury.ac.nz
• Science and Technology Education www.canterbury.ac.nz/education
Research Lab Jamie Leckie
• Sport and Exercise Research Lab Ngāti Maru
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
• Te Rū Rangahau: Māori Education Studying towards a Master of Education
Research Lab Primary teacher, Coromandel Area School
• Teacher Learning and Innovations in Practice
Research Hub
• UC Community Engagement Hub. www.canterbury.ac.nz 27
Postgraduate studies
in Engineering
New Zealand’s premier
College of Engineering
| Te Rāngai Pūkaha
provides internationally
recognised qualifications
and is ranked in the
top 100 worldwide in
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 its
teaching and research excellence, and opened
brand new facilities in 2017.
As well as its elite ranking in Civil Engineering,
UC is rated in the top 250 universities in the
world in Chemical Engineering, Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, and Computer Science.°
Our Mechanical Engineering and Chemical and
Process Engineering departments have also
both been ranked first in New Zealand for
their research.▵
The College offers both coursework-based
and research-based qualifications, including
postgraduate certificates, master’s and doctoral
degrees. Engineering professional development
courses are run in block-mode or flexible
delivery, which is an ideal format for the working
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professional, including those who live outside of
Christchurch. See page 31 for more information
on these courses.
Postgraduate resources
Considerable resources are available to
postgraduate students. These include
well-equipped workshops, laboratories and
computer facilities, and a specialist Engineering
and Physical Sciences Library, which houses over
200,000 volumes and online access to many
more electronic resources.
A number of university and industry
scholarships are also available for
postgraduate students.
Academic and
industry expertise
At any one time, up to a dozen visiting
academics from top international universities
are part of the College, providing opportunities
for students and staff to interact with world
leaders in their respective fields.
Postgraduate students also benefit from the
College’s close interaction with industry, helping
attract financial support for research as well as
opportunities to establish professional networks.
A number of research centres are housed in
the College of Engineering and there are strong
relationships with other research centres at UC
and in New Zealand.
Research projects can involve national research
institutes and organisations in industry.
Canterbury Engineering
the Future
Since 2014, the Canterbury Engineering
the Future (CETF) project has involved
rebuilding or completely refurbishing every
engineering wing, including construction
of a new Structural Engineering Laboratory,
to ensure our students experience the most
modern educational facilities available.
This project draws to a close at the end
of 2017 giving students a connected
engineering precinct. The central
engineering core has been fully refurbished
and includes a café, flexible study spaces,
specialised computer suites, meeting
rooms and relaxation areas where students
and staff from across the engineering
disciplines can mix. The four new wings
contain a combination of laboratories,
study rooms and display areas where
students can view and experience the work
and research of others while undertaking
their own study.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/capitalworks/
current/cetf
° QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.
▵ The latest Tertiary Education Commission Performance-
Based Research Fund Assessment, 2012.
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due
December 2017.
** Doctoral or master’s by thesis-only studies can be started
at the beginning of any month.
Postgraduate programmes
Other
Qualification Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Postgraduate The PGCertArchEng provides at-work building design A four year BE(Hons) July 6 months
Certificate in professionals with practice-focused education. The certificate with first or second-class full-time;
Architectural will use a holistic approach to integrated collaborative building honours or a up to 24
Engineering* design, supporting the drive to improve sustainability and four year degree in months
PGCertArchEng affordability of buildings. a subject related to part-time
building design.

Postgraduate For professional engineers seeking advanced technical training BE, BE(Hons) February 1 semester
Certificate in or students looking for a one-semester advanced qualification. or BSc(Hons) in and July full-time;
Engineering May be awarded unendorsed or endorsed in Civil Engineering, appropriate subjects. 4 years
PGCertEng Construction Management, Earthquake Engineering, Fire part-time
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Transportation
Engineering. Students can also transfer to a master’s degree.

Postgraduate Applied Data Science caters for students who wish to build their A university February 1 year
Diploma data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and undergraduate degree, and July full-time;
in Applied knowledge acquired from previous studies. This combination can B average in relevant 5 years
Data Science add to employability and career prospects. undergraduate part-time
PGDipADS 300-level courses.
Master of This master’s degree caters for students who wish to build their A university February 1 year
Applied Data data science capabilities and combine these with the skills and undergraduate degree, and July full-time;
Science MADS knowledge acquired from previous studies. This combination can B average in relevant 5 years
add to employability and career prospects. undergraduate part-time
300-level courses.
Master of A practice-focused degree for students to gain professional, work- BE(Hons) with first or July 12 months
Architectural ready collaborative building design skills and advanced training second-class honours, or full-time;
Engineering* in selected technical areas of building design. This degree also equivalent in a subject up to 48
MArchEng caters for practitioners wanting to upskill. The degree can also be related to building months
endorsed in Building Services and Energy Engineering, Integrated design or a Postgraduate part-time
Building Design, or Structural Engineering. Diploma in an equivalent
subject. One year of
professional practice
experience is strongly
recommended.
Master of The ME is a research degree completed by coursework and a BE(Hons) with first or February 12 months
Engineering thesis. The Master of Engineering may be awarded endorsed second-class honours or and July** to 3 years
ME in Bioengineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, Civil BSc(Hons) with first or full-time;
Engineering, Construction Management, Earthquake Engineering, second-class honours in not more
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or appropriate subjects; than 4 years
Software Engineering. or a PGCertEng with a part-time
GPA of 5 or more.
Master of Fire engineers specialise in the application of science and BE(Hons), or BSc(Hons) February 16 months
Engineering in engineering principles to protect people and their environment in appropriate subjects, to 3 years
Fire Engineering from destructive fire. In the first half of the degree, students take with first or second-class full-time
MEFE block courses in areas such as fire dynamics and fire safety and honours; or a PGCertEng
systems. Online learning software is used to allow for flexible with a GPA of 5 or more.
study. The second half of the degree requires a thesis. It is recommended that
international students
apply by June.
Master of The MEM gives graduates with an Engineering degree or a degree BE(Hons) with first February 1 year
Engineering in in another relevant subject a real insight into the business world. or second-class full-time
Management The MEM offers small group classes, intensive learning and a honours or other
MEM chance to use their technical skills in real-life situations. Students appropriate degree.
complete a six-month industry-based project. MEM is endorsed
by IPENZ as a quality professional development course.
Master of The MET was established in cooperation with the University of BE(Hons) with first February 1–3 years
Engineering in Auckland and with support from the transport industry in or second-class and July full-time;
Transportation New Zealand. It covers three main areas, with options to honours or other 18 months
MET specialise in one or all: transportation planning, traffic appropriate degree. to 4 years
engineering, pavement engineering. Many courses are taught part-time
in block mode, allowing practising engineers to complete their
degree while remaining in full-time employment.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity Continued overleaf

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

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Qualification Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Master of The MEngSt caters for professional engineers seeking BE(Hons) or BSc(Hons) February 1–2 years
Engineering advanced technical training and is a taught master’s degree with with first or second class and July full-time;
Studies MEngSt no thesis requirement. The degree may be awarded unendorsed honours in appropriate 2–5 years
or endorsed in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, subjects; or a PGCertEng part-time
Earthquake Engineering, Fire Engineering, Mechanical with a GPA of 5 or more.
Engineering, Renewable Energy or Transportation Engineering*.
Master of Human Interface Technology aims to improve interactive Bachelor’s degree February 1 year
Human Interface technology to meet users’ needs. Students develop specialist with first or second- and July full-time
Technology MHIT knowledge of interface design principles, the ability to evaluate class honours in an (subject to
hardware and software, and research and development skills. appropriate field. departmental
Prepares graduates for a career with wide application to areas such approval)
as health, education, entertainment and business.

Doctor of See page 11 for more information about PhD study at UC. Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy PhD first or second-class start** full-time;
division 1 honours 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree with part-time*
first or second-class
division 1 honours
or equivalent.
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Architectural Engineering • *
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Bioengineering • •
Chemical and Process Engineering • •
Civil Engineering • • •
Construction Management • •
Earthquake Engineering • • •
Electrical and Electronic Engineering • •
Engineering • •
Engineering Management • •
Fire Engineering • • •
Forest Engineering •
Human Interface Technology • •
Mechanical Engineering • • •
Renewable Energy •
Software Engineering •
Transportation Engineering • • •

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2018 courses
The following graduate and postgraduate courses are an example of 2018 courses and are indicative only. Course information is subject to
change. When planning your courses, make sure you go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses and check that your courses are offered in the
semester you plan to study at UC.
Accounting Architectural Engineering* Biochemistry
ACCT 614 Research Methodology and Epistemology ENAE 601 Whole Building Behaviour and Performance BCHM 407 Special Topic
ACCT 621 The Law and Economics of Competition Policy ENAE 602 Collaborative Design Studio BCHM 408 Special Topic
ACCT 622 Special Topic ENAE 603 Structural Design Practice BCHM 409 Special Topic
ACCT 623 Management Accounting Research ENAE 604 Structural Assessment and Retrofit BCHM 413 Special Topic: Independent Course of Study
ACCT 624 Corporate Governance ENAE 605 Sustainable Building Design Practice BCHM 420 Biological Chemistry
ACCT 625 Financial Distress ENAE 606 Building Modelling and Integrated Design BCHM 455 Applied and Molecular Microbiology
ACCT 626 Advanced Issues in Tax Compliance ENAE 607 Building Energy Systems Design Practice BCHM 457 Macromolecular Evolution and Engineering
ACCT 627 Special Topic ENAE 608 HVAC and Lighting Design Practice BCHM 459 Genomics
ACCT 632 Special Topic ENAE 609 Integrated Building Design Project BCHM 460 Molecular Biology
ACCT 634 Contemporary Issues in Taxation ENAE 610 Building Envelope Design and Engineering BCHM 461 Protein Science
ACCT 635 Special Topic ENAE 611 Sustainability Assessment and Retrofit BCHM 462 Medical Biochemistry
ACCT 641 Special Topic ENAE 612 Human Factors in Building Design BCHM 480 Project
ACCT 644 Financial Management and Accountability of ENAE 613 Advanced Building Environmental Control BCHM 690 MSc Thesis
Governments BCHM 790 Biochemistry PhD
ACCT 648 Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting Art Curatorship
ACCT 656 European Business Law
ARTC 401 Practicum Bioengineering
ACCT 657 Franchising Law
ARTC 402 Never Neutral: Museums in Context ENBI 601 Medical Bioengineering
ACCT 658 Contemporary Research in Auditing
ARTC 404 Special Project ENBI 605 Biomedical Engineering Simulations
ACCT 659 Sustainability, Business, and Social and
ENBI 690 Bioengineering ME Thesis
Environmental Accountability
ACCT 680 Research Project Art History ENBI 790 Bioengineering PhD
ACCT 690 MCom Thesis ARTH 415 Arts and Crafts Architecture
ACCT 694 MCom Thesis ARTH 417 Never Neutral: Museums in Context Biological Sciences
ACCT 790 Accounting PhD ARTH 418 Aspects of Contemporary Art BIOL 401 Special Topic: Laboratory Research Project
ARTH 419 East Asian Art Theory and Aesthetics BIOL 402 Special Topic: Field Research Project
Antarctic Studies ARTH 420 Anti-scrape to INTBAU: The History and Theory BIOL 404 Special Topic
of Architectural Conservation BIOL 406 Special Topic
ANTA 601 Antarctica: Contemporary Issues, Perspectives
ARTH 422 Talking Art: Issues in Aesthetics BIOL 407 Special Topic
Part 1
ARTH 480 Research Paper BIOL 408 Special Topic
ANTA 602 Antarctica: Contemporary Issues, Perspectives
ARTH 690 MA Thesis BIOL 409 Special Topic
Part 2
ARTH 790 Art History PhD BIOL 411 Research Preparation
ANTA 603 Antarctica Field Work
BIOL 412 Research Proposal
ANTA 604 Supervised Project in Antarctic Studies
ANTA 606 Special Topic Art Theory BIOL 415 Special Topic
BIOL 420 Terrestrial Ecology
ANTA 691 Dissertation ARTT 410 East Asian Art Theory and Aesthetics
BIOL 423 Evolutionary Ecology
ANTA 692 Thesis ARTT 415 Art Theory
BIOL 424 Community Ecology
ANTA 790 Antarctic Studies PhD ARTT 425 Aspects of Contemporary Art
BIOL 425 Freshwater Ecology
ARTT 480 Research Essay
BIOL 426 Conservation Biology
Anthropology ARTT 481 Research Essay
BIOL 427 Global Change Biology
ARTT 611 Research Paper
ANTH 401 Research Methodology and Ethical BIOL 428 Marine Biology and Ecology
ARTT 690 MA Thesis
Controversies in Anthropology BIOL 429 Conservation Genetics
ARTT 790 Art Theory PhD
ANTH 402 Issues and Debates in Contemporary BIOL 438 Behaviour
Anthropology BIOL 455 Applied and Molecular Microbiology
ANTH 410 Multispecies Studies Astronomy BIOL 456 Evolution and Dynamics of Biological
ANTH 690 MA Thesis ASTR 422 Theoretical and Observational Cosmology Interactions
ANTH 790 Anthropology PhD ASTR 423 Stellar Structure and Evolution BIOL 457 Macromolecular Evolution & Engineering
ASTR 425 The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies BIOL 459 Genomics
Applied Psychology ASTR 426 Special Topic BIOL 460 Molecular Biology
ASTR 427 Special Topic BIOL 461 Protein Science
APSY 601 Advanced Industrial and Organisational
ASTR 430 Astronomy Literature Review BIOL 462 Medical Biochemistry
Psychology
ASTR 480 Astronomy Research Project BIOL 463 Cell Biology
APSY 607 Special Topic
ASTR 690 MSc Thesis BIOL 480 Project
APSY 611 Training and Learning at Work
ASTR 790 Astronomy PhD BIOL 481 Environmental Animal Physiology
APSY 612 Performance Management and Appraisal
BIOL 496 Plant Developmental Biology and
APSY 613 Special Topic
APSY 614 Leadership and Motivation in Organisations Audiology Biotechnology
CMDS 651 Foundation Topics in Audiology BIOL 690 MSc Thesis
APSY 615 Attitudes and Organisational Development
CMDS 652 Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation BIOL 790 PhD Thesis
APSY 616 Small Group Theory and Team Building
APSY 617 Industrial and Organizational Psychology CMDS 653 Audiological Rehabilitation
Measurement Issues CMDS 654 Clinical Practicum I Biotechnology
APSY 618 Organisational Change: Directions for I/O CMDS 655 Advanced Topics in Audiology BIOT 480 Project
Psychology Practice CMDS 656 Advanced Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation BIOT 690 MSc Thesis
APSY 619 Psychology of Stress, Health, and Wellbeing CMDS 657 Advanced Audiological Rehabilitation BIOT 790 Biotechnology PhD
at Work CMDS 658 Clinical Practicum II
APSY 660 Dissertation CMDS 690 Audiology Thesis Business Administration
APSY 790 Applied Psychology PhD CMDS 795 Audiology PhD
MBAD 601 Managerial Accounting
MBAD 604 Business Economics
Bicultural Co-governance* MBAD 605 Managing People and Performance
BCNR 691 Co-governance Research Project MBAD 606 Marketing Principles
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval,
due December 2017.

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MBAD 611 Managerial Finance CHEM 421 Advanced Topics in Chemistry I CLAS 482 Independent Course of Study: Research Essay B
MBAD 612 Operations Management CHEM 422 Advanced Topics in Chemistry II CLAS 690 MA Thesis
MBAD 615 Leading Ourselves CHEM 423 Advanced Topics in Chemistry III CLAS 790 Classics PhD
MBAD 631 Innovative Business Strategy CHEM 424 Advanced topics in chemistry IV
MBAD 632 Strategy and International Business CHEM 473 Special Topic Communication Disorders
MBAD 642 Leading Others CHEM 474 Special Topic
CMDS 604 Research Design
MBAD 643 Leading Change CHEM 480 Research Project
CMDS 605 Advanced Clinical Practicum, Supervision and
MBAD 644 Interpersonal Skills for Leaders CHEM 690 MSc Thesis
Administration
MBAD 645 Special Topic CHEM 790 Chemistry PhD
CMDS 661 Clinical Linguistics and Language Acquisition
MBAD 647 Marketing Research
CMDS 662 Fluency Disorders
MBAD 652 Project Management Child and Family Psychology CMDS 663 Audiologic Assessment and Management
MBAD 653 International Business Negotiations in
CFPY 501 Models of Practice in Child and CMDS 664 Professional Studies and Clinical Practice I
Multi-cultural Environments
Family Psychology CMDS 665 Speech and Language Disorders in Children
MBAD 654 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
CFPY 502 Professional Skills and Practicum CMDS 666 Voice Disorders
MBAD 658 Business Law
CFPY 503 Advanced Academic Development CMDS 667 Neuroscience of Communication and
MBAD 661 Corporate Governance
CFPY 504 Advanced Professional Practice in Child and Swallowing
MBAD 662 Special Topic
Family Psychology CMDS 668 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice 2
MBAD 663 Leading Sustainable Enterprises
CFPY 505 Structuring and Examining Professional CMDS 669 Dysphagia and Related Disorders - Diagnosis
MBAD 664 Leading Resilient Enterprises
Practice CMDS 670 Aphasia and Related Disorders
MBAD 665 Special Topic
CFPY 601 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence CMDS 671 Applied Research and Clinical Practice 3
MBAD 666 Innovation in Business
CFPY 602 Child and Adolescent Development: Research, CMDS 672 Spoken and Written Language Disorders in
MBAD 667 Special Topic
Contexts, and Applications Educational Settings
MBAD 669 Design Thinking
CFPY 603 Introduction to Interventions CMDS 673 Motor Speech Disorders
MBAD 671 Special Topic: International Strategy in Asia
CFPY 604 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills CMDS 674 Dysphagia and Related Disorders: Management
MBAD 672 Special Topic: Leading Collaborative
CFPY 690 MA Child and Family Psychology Thesis CMDS 675 Complex Communication Disorders
Partnerships
CFPY 695 MSc Child and Family Psychology Thesis CMDS 676 Professional Studies and Clinical Practice 4
MBAD 673 Special Topic
CMDS 695 MSc Thesis (Clinical)
MBAD 674 Special Topic
MBAD 675 Special Topic Chinese CMDS 696 MSc Thesis (Non-Clinical)
CMDS 790 Speech and Language Sciences PhD
MBAD 677 Special Topic CHIN 401 Advanced Chinese Language Acquisition
MBAD 678 Special Topic CHIN 402 Classical Chinese Language
MBAD 679 Business Research Methods CHIN 403 Chinese Language and Society Computational and Applied
MBAD 680 MBA Project CHIN 408 Language and Politics in Modern China Mathematical Sciences
CHIN 409 A Special Topic CAMS 449 Research Project
Business Information Systems CHIN 410 A Special Topic CAMS 690 MSc Thesis
CHIN 411 Chinese AV Narratives in the Age of CAMS 790 Computational and Applied Mathematics PhD
MBIS 601 Management of Information Systems
Globalisation
MBIS 602 Systems Analysis and Process Modelling
MBIS 603 Digital Business and Technology
CHIN 480 Research Essay Computer Science
CHIN 690 MA Thesis
MBIS 621 Project Management COSC 401 Machine Learning
LANC 401 In Other Words What? Theory and Practice of
MBIS 622 IS Security and Risk Management COSC 411 Advanced Topics in HCI
Translation
MBIS 623 Data Management COSC 413 Advanced Topics in Algorithms
CHIN 790 Chinese PhD
MBIS 624 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence COSC 418 Wireless Ad-hoc and Sensor Networks
Systems in Organisations COSC 420 Intelligent Tutoring Systems
MBIS 680 Research Project Civil Engineering COSC 421 Advanced Topics in Security
MBIS 691 Information Systems Internship ENCI 601 Risk Management COSC 422 Advanced Computer Graphics
ENCI 609 Special Topic COSC 424 Secure Software
Business Management ENCI 610 Special Topic COSC 428 Computer Vision
ENCI 621 Concrete Materials and Practice COSC 432 Relational Methods
MBAZ 601 Managerial Accounting
ENCI 634 Water Chemistry COSC 434 Special Topic
MBAZ 602 Business Economics
ENCI 637 Marine Pollution Modelling COSC 439 Special Topic
MBAZ 603 Managerial Finance
ENCI 638 Environmental Fluid Dynamics COSC 461 Research Project
MBAZ 604 Business Research Methods
ENCI 639 Advanced Water Hammer Analysis and Design COSC 469 Research Methods in Computer Science and
MBAZ 605 Business Law
ENCI 641 Environmental Systems Engineering Software Engineering
MBAZ 680 Research Project
ENCI 648 Special Topic COSC 471 Special Topic
MBAZ 681 Internship
ENCI 675 Independent Course of Study COSC 472 Special Topic
MBUS 601 Marketing
ENCI 680 Civil ME Project COSC 473 Special Topic
MBUS 602 Leadership
ENCI 682 Special Topic Civil Engineering - Project COSC 474 Special Topic
MBUS 603 Managing People and Performance
ENCI 690 Civil ME Thesis COSC 475 Independent Course of Study
MBUS 650 Business Strategy
ENCI 790 Civil Engineering PhD COSC 476 Independent Course of Study
MBUS 651 Business Development and Entrepreneurship
COSC 480 Computer Programming
Classics COSC 486 Research Project
Cellular and Molecular Biology COSC 690 MSc Thesis
CLAS 401 Prescribed Texts: Greek and Latin
CEMB 480 Research Project COSC 695 MCom Thesis
CLAS 402 Unprepared Translation from Greek
CEMB 690 MSc Thesis COSC 790 Computer Science PhD
CLAS 403 Unprepared Translation from Latin
CEMB 790 Cellular and Molecular Biology PhD
CLAS 404 A Literary Subject
CLAS 405 A Literary Subject Construction Management
Chemical and Process Engineering CLAS 406 Historical Topic ENCM 610 Construction Management
ENCH 602 Computational Fluid Dynamics CLAS 407 Topics in Ancient History ENCM 620 Construction Procurement and
ENCH 603 Physical, Chemical and Analytical Techniques CLAS 412 Greek and Roman Theatre Contract Administration
ENCH 606 Advanced Process Simulation CLAS 414 Special Topic ENCM 630 Project Management, Planning and
ENCH 607 Modelling and Numerical Methods CLAS 415 Prescribed Texts: Greek Control Techniques
ENCH 690 Chemical and Process Engineering M.E. Thesis CLAS 416 Prescribed Texts: Latin ENCM 650 Cost Engineering
ENCH 790 Chemical and Process Engineering PhD CLAS 422 Roman Architecture ENCM 671 Special Topic in Construction Management
CLAS 453 Research Essay ENCM 672 Independent Course of Study
Chemistry CLAS 460 Approaches to Classical Studies ENCM 673 Independent Course of Study
CLAS 480 BA(Hons) Essay ENCM 674 Site Management
CHEM 415 Special Topic
CLAS 481 Independent Course of Study: Research Essay A ENCM 676 Construction Equipment and Heavy
CHEM 416 Special Topic: Independent Course of Study
Construction Methods

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ENCM 690 Construction Management Thesis
Cultural Studies
CULT 402 Cultural Studies, Supervised Research
CULT 408 Chinese AV Narratives in the Age
of Globalization
CULT 411 Special Topic
CULT 412 Special Topic
CULT 413 Special Topic
CULT 414 Special Topic
CULT 415 Special Topic: Sexuality, Gender and Identity
CULT 416 Constructing Feminist History
CULT 418 Intersectionalities: Humans, Animals
and Otherness
CULT 419 The Policies and Politics of Sex
CULT 420 Te Matakahi: Indigenous Critical Theory
CULT 421 Multispecies Studies
CULT 690 MA Thesis
CULT 790 Cultural Studies PhD
Data Science
DATA 401 Statistics
DATA 471 Special Topic
DATA 472 Special Topic
DATA 473 Special Topic
DATA 601 Applied Data Science Project
DATA 690 MSc thesis
Digital Humanities
DIGI 402 The Digital Modern: Humanities and
New Media
DIGI 403 Digital Project
DIGI 404 Digital Humanities Research Methods 1
DIGI 405 Digital Humanities Research Methods 2
DIGI 480 Research Essay
Disaster, Risk and Resilience
DRRE 401 Introduction to Disaster Risk and Resilience
DRRE 402 Natural Hazard Risk Assessment
DRRE 403 Disaster Risk and Resilience Investigations
DRRE 404 Special Topic
DRRE 405 Special Topic
DRRE 406 Special Topic
DRRE 408 GIS for Disaster Risk and Resilience
DRRE 690 Thesis
DRRE 691 Professional Project in Hazard and
Disaster Management
DRRE 790 Disaster Risk and Resilience PhD
Earthquake Engineering
ENEQ 610 Engineering Seismology
ENEQ 620 Advanced Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
ENEQ 622 Nonlinear Structural and Finite
Element Analysis
ENEQ 633 Special Topic: Advanced Timber Structures
ENEQ 634 Special Topic: Seismic Performance of Non-
Structural Elements
ENEQ 640 Displacement-based Design of Low Damage
Concrete Structures
ENEQ 641 Nonlinear Concrete Mechanics and
Modelling Techniques
ENEQ 642 Seismic Assessment and Retrofit Strategies for
Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings
ENEQ 650 Advanced Steel and Composite Structures
ENEQ 670 Seismic Bridge Engineering
ENEQ 680 Seismic Performance and Loss Estimation
ENEQ 681 Special Topic: Risk and Earthquake Engineering
ENEQ 682 Special Topic: In-Situ Geotechnical
Site Characterization
ENEQ 690 Earthquake Engineering ME Thesis
ENEQ 790 Earthquake Engineering PhD
Ecology
ECOL 480 Project
ECOL 690 MSc Thesis
ECOL 790 PhD Thesis
Economics
ECON 610 Directed Readings in Economics 1
ECON 613 Directed Readings in Economics II
ECON 614 Time Series and Stochastic Processes
ECON 615 Econometrics II-600
ECON 616 Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 617 Macro and Monetary Economics
ECON 618 Financial Economics
ECON 622 Advanced Financial Economics
ECON 631 Advanced Econometrics
ECON 635 Macroeconomics
ECON 641 Monetary Economics: Theory
ECON 642 Monetary Economics: Policy
ECON 643 Advanced International Finance
ECON 644 Microeconomics I
ECON 645 Contract Theory
ECON 653 Public Economics
ECON 654 Industrial Organisation
ECON 655 Environmental Economics
ECON 657 International Trade
ECON 658 Health Economics
ECON 659 Development Economics
ECON 665 Welfare Economics
ECON 667 Behavioural Economics
ECON 668 Experimental Economics
ECON 670 Special Topic
ECON 680 Research Exercise
ECON 690 MA Thesis
ECON 691 MCom Dissertation
ECON 695 MCom Thesis
ECON 699 MSc Thesis
ECON 790 Economics PhD
Education
COUN 672 Counselling Supervision and Reflective Practice
COUN 673 Professional Counseling Practice II (Part A)
COUN 674 Professional Counselling Practice II (Part B)
COUN 675 Professional Counselling Practice I
COUN 676 Professional Counselling Practice II
COUN 677 Contemporary Approaches to Counselling
COUN 678 Group Work: Process and Practice
COUN 679 Solution Focused Theory and Skills
COUN 697 Counselling Thesis
COUN 698 Professional Counselling Research Portfolio
EDEM 602 Turning Pedagogical Theory into
Classroom Practice
EDEM 603 Research Project in Learning, Teaching and
Curriculum
EDEM 606 Curriculum Implementation in Science
Education
EDEM 607 Contemporary Issues in Literacy Education
EDEM 608 Special Topic: Understanding Emotions in
Education, Leadership, and Health
EDEM 609 Contemporary Issues in Mathematics
Education
EDEM 610 Teaching Drama in the Curriculum
EDEM 611 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum and
Diversity
EDEM 614 Assessment for Learning
EDEM 615 Learning and Teaching Languages
EDEM 616 Critical Literacies in Children's Literature and
Media Texts
EDEM 617 Enhancing Reading Development in Young
Children at Risk
EDEM 618 Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention
EDEM 620 Inclusive and Special Education
EDEM 622 Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
EDEM 624 Autism Spectrum Disorders
EDEM 626 Curriculum Implementation in Computer
Science
EDEM 628 Effective Practices with E-Learning
EDEM 630 Change with Digital Technologies in Education
and Training
EDEM 631 Foundations of Language Acquisition and
Learning
EDEM 633 Foundations of Technology-Enhanced
Language Learning
EDEM 637 Distributing Leadership Through Coaching and
Mentoring
EDEM 638 Curriculum Leadership
EDEM 641 Educational Leadership and the Law in New
Zealand
EDEM 644 Contemporary Issues in Education: Socio-
Cultural Perspectives
EDEM 645 The Politics of Education
EDEM 647 Education, Globalisation and Development
EDEM 649 Te Tiriti o Waitangi i te Ao Matauranga
EDEM 650 Educational Philosophy and Policy
EDEM 651 Re-examining Education Early Years and Beyond
EDEM 654 Adult Learning and Education
EDEM 656 Tikanga and Rautaki Whakaako Reo
EDEM 657 Whakaora Reo-Language Revitalisation
EDEM 658 Mātauranga Māori Hei Marautanga
EDEM 659 Advancing Pasifika Educational Success
EDEM 660 Te Reo Te Kōhure
EDEM 661 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
EDEM 662 Child and Adolescent Development: Research,
Contexts, and Applications
EDEM 663 Introduction to Interventions
EDEM 664 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills
EDEM 666 Foundations of Positive Behaviour Support
EDEM 667 Application of Positive Behaviour Support
EDEM 668 The Learning Leader
EDEM 669 Leading and Managing Decision-Making in
Organisations
EDEM 670 Leadership as Partnering: Moving Beyond
Boundaries
EDEM 671 Group, Family and Systems Interventions
EDEM 672 Counselling Skills
EDEM 673 Counselling Practicum (FT)
EDEM 674 Counselling Practicum (Part A) (PT)
EDEM 675 Counselling Practicum (Part B) (PT)
EDEM 676 Professional Studies/Issues A
EDEM 677 Professional Studies/Issues B
EDEM 679 The Treaty of Waitangi in Community,
Education and Health Settings
EDEM 680 Independent Study
EDEM 682 Special Topic: Current Issues in Education
Futures and e-Learning
EDEM 683 Special Topic: Teaching practice and
mathematical learning
EDEM 684 Special Topic: Assessment, Evaluation and
Evidence Based Decision Making
EDEM 685 Culturally Inclusive Pedagogies: Motivating
Diverse Learners
EDEM 686 Teaching New Zealand Theatre (Education)
EDEM 689 Special Topic: Mentoring and Coaching
Beginning Teachers: Supporting the Next
Generation
EDEM 690 MEd Thesis
EDEM 691 MEd Thesis
EDEM 693 Introduction to Methodologies and Ethics in
Educational Research
EDEM 694 Quantitative Research In Education
EDEM 697 Qualitative Research in Education, Health, and
Human Development
EDEM 698 Emergent Research Methodologies
EDMM 632 Issues in Language Acquisition and Learning
EDMM 633 Issues in Technology-Enhanced Language
Learning
EDMT 601 Teaching and Learning in Aotearoa New
Zealand
EDMT 602 Toward Māori Success: Presence, Engagement
and Achievement
EDMT 603 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for
Diverse Learners
EDMT 604 Inquiry and Evidence-based Practice for
Inclusive Learning Contexts 1
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EDMT 605 Inquiry and Evidence-based Practice for
Inclusive Learning Contexts 2
EDMT 606 Developing a Teacher-Researcher Stance
EDMT 611 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in
Primary Contexts 1: Engaging Diverse Learners
in NZC
EDMT 612 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in
Primary Contexts 2: Engaging Diverse Learners
in NZC
EDMT 621 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in
Secondary Contexts 1: Engaging Diverse
Learners in NZC
EDMT 622 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in
Secondary Contexts 2: Engaging Diverse
Learners in NZC and NCEA
EDMT 631 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in
Early Childhood Contexts 1: Engaging Diverse
Learners in the early year's curriculum
Te Whāriki
EDMT 632 Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in
Early Childhood Contexts 2: Engaging Diverse
learners in the early year's curriculum
Te Whāriki
EDPS 303 Professional Studies 4
EDST 601 Core Theory and Foundations of Specialist
Teaching
EDST 621 Theory and Foundations of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing
EDST 622 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
EDST 623 Practicum in Deaf and Hard of Hearing
EDST 631 Theory and Foundations of Early Intervention
EDST 632 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in
Early Intervention
EDST 633 Practicum in Early Intervention
EDST 641 Theory and Foundations of Learning and
Behaviour Diversity
EDST 642 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in
Learning and Behaviour Diversity
EDST 643 Practicum in Learning and Behaviour Diversity
EDST 651 Theory and Foundations in Complex
Educational Needs
EDST 652 Evidence-based Interprofessional Practice in
Complex Educational Needs
EDST 653 Practicum in Complex Educational Needs
EDUC 402 Contemporary Issues in Education: Socio-
Cultural Perspectives
EDUC 403 Policy Studies in Education
EDUC 412 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
EDUC 414 Educational Philosophy and Policy
EDUC 416 Child and Adolescent Development: Research,
Contexts, and Applications
EDUC 417 Education, Globalisation and Development
EDUC 418 Independent Study
EDUC 421 Introduction to Interventions
EDUC 461 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills
EDUC 480 Research Project
EDUC 686 Research Project
EDUC 690 MA Thesis
EDUC 790 Education PhD
EDUC 795 Education EdD
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
ENEL 614 Signals in Biomedicine
ENEL 619 Computational Image Recovery
ENEL 651 Special Topic
ENEL 652 Special Topic
ENEL 657 Applied Digital Signal Processing
ENEL 663 Independent Course of Study
ENEL 664 Special Topic
ENEL 667 Renewable Electricity System Design
ENEL 673 Special Topic
ENEL 679 Special Topic
ENEL 685 Electrical Postgraduate Project
ENEL 690 Electrical ME Thesis
ENEL 790 Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD
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Engineering ENGL 427 New Zealand Literature: Recent Writing
ENGL 431 Young Adult Fiction
ENCM 678 Special Topic: Principles of Contract ENGL 442 Directed Reading and Writing
Negotiations ENGL 444 Women/Theory/Film
ENCN 623 Energy Systems Modelling and Analysis ENGL 445 The Essay Film
ENCN 625 Wind Resource Modelling ENGL 480 Research Essay
ENGR 601 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics ENGL 481 Creative Writing Project
ENGR 621 Energy, Technology and Society ENGL 690 MA Thesis
ENGR 675 Independent Course of Study ENGL 790 English PhD
ENGR 682 Special Topic in Engineering - Project
ENGR 683 Special Topic in Engineering - Project
ENGR 684 Special Topic
Environmental Science
ENGR 685 Special Topic ENVR 410 Concepts and Principles of Environmental
ENGR 686 Special Topic Science
ENGR 687 Special Topic ENVR 411 Case Studies in Environmental Science
ENVR 480 Research Project
Engineering Geology ENVR 690 MSc Thesis
ENVR 790 Environmental Science PhD
ENGE 410 Engineering Geology Field Methods
ENGE 411 Engineering Construction Practice
ENGE 412 Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
European Studies
ENGE 413 Soil Mechanics and Soil Engineering EURO 401 The Idea of Europe and European Integration
ENGE 414 Applied Hydrogeology EURO 402 The EU in Europe and in the World: The EU's
ENGE 415 Engineering Geomorphology and Geohazards External Identities
ENGE 416 Engineering Geology Synthesis and Project EURO 407 Special Topic
Preparation EURO 409 The EU and "Europeanisation" of Europe
ENGE 481 Special Topic EURO 415 Challenges of Post-Communism
ENGE 482 Special Topic EURO 420 Nationalism and ethnic conflict in Post-Soviet
ENGE 491 Research Project Space
ENGE 690 MSc Thesis EURO 426 After the Fall of the Wall: The New Germany in
ENGE 691 Engineering Geology Project Portfolio the New Europe
ENGE 790 Engineering Geology PhD EURO 428 Rights and Realities: EU in the Asia Pacific
EURO 448 Issues in Modern European History
Engineering Management EURO 456 European Business Law
EURO 457 European Foreign and Security Policy
ENMG 601 Engineering Accounting EURO 458 EU Development Policy
ENMG 602 Engineering Economics and Finance EURO 479 Navigating Research: Research Training and
ENMG 603 Legal and Human Resources Methods
ENMG 604 Technology, Innovation and Engineering EURO 480 Research Topic
Management EURO 481 Special Topic: European Studies Internship
ENMG 605 Marketing, Selling and Service Paper
ENMG 606 Strategic Management EURO 482 European Studies Internship Course
ENMG 607 Special Topic EURO 483 Research Topic Part A
ENMG 608 Special Topic EURO 484 Research Topic Part B
ENMG 609 Special Topic EURO 690 MA Thesis
ENMG 680 Management ME Project EURO 692 MEuro Thesis
ENMG 790 Engineering Management PhD EURO 790 European Studies PhD
Engineering Mathematics Film
EMTH 600 Dynamical Systems FILM 501 Film
EMTH 601 Mathematical Models in Biology FILM 550 Research Paper
EMTH 602 Computational Fluid Mechanics FILM 601 Film
EMTH 603 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential FILM 602 Film
Equations
EMTH 604 Optimisation
EMTH 605 Approximation Theory
Finance
EMTH 606 Algebraic and Symbolic Computation FINC 608 Applied Financial Analysis and Valuation
EMTH 607 Cryptography and Coding Theory FINC 610 Studies in Capital Markets
EMTH 608 Industrial Case Studies FINC 612 Derivatives Securities
EMTH 609 Special Topic in Engineering Mathematics FINC 613 Studies in Capital Markets II
EMTH 610 Special Topic in Engineering Mathematics FINC 614 Investments
EMTH 611 Advanced Mathematical Methods FINC 616 Financial Modelling
EMTH 612 Advanced Computational Techniques FINC 618 Financial Economics
EMTH 613 Advanced Statistical Methods FINC 621 Advanced Corporate Finance
EMTH 614 Advanced Differential Equations FINC 622 Advanced Financial Economics
FINC 623 Advanced Derivative Securities
EMTH 620 High Performance Computing
FINC 624 Asset Pricing
EMTH 675 Independent Course of Study
FINC 625 Empirical Finance
FINC 626 Topics in International Financial Markets
English
FINC 627 Applied Financial Management
ENGL 408 Screen Shakespeare FINC 628 Risk Analysis
ENGL 410 Picture (Im)Perfect: Utopia and Dystopia in FINC 629 Credit Risk Management
Literature FINC 641 Monetary Economics: Theory
ENGL 411 Intersectionalities: Humans, Animals and FINC 643 Advanced International Finance
Otherness FINC 649 Financial Distress
ENGL 412 'A Small Good Thing': The Short Story in the Old FINC 650 Corporate Governance
World and the New FINC 680 Research Project
ENGL 419 Special Topic: Digital Literary Studies FINC 691 MCom Dissertation
ENGL 421 Modern Poetry FINC 695 MCom Thesis
FINC 699 MSc Thesis Geographic Information Science HLTH 403 Environmental Health
FINC 790 Finance PhD HLTH 405 Special Topic: Independent Study
GISC 401 Foundations of Geographic Information Science HLTH 406 Special Topic
GISC 402 GI Science Research
Finance and Economics GISC 403 Cartography and Geovisualisation
HLTH 407 Bioethics
HLTH 408 Special Topic: Independent Study
FIEC 601 Quantitative Finance and Economics GISC 404 Spatial Analysis HLTH 409 Health and Culture
FIEC 675 Advanced Applications in Finance and GISC 405 GIS Programming and Databases HLTH 410 Health Leadership and Management
Economics GISC 406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation HLTH 415 Designing and Managing Learning and
GISC 411 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Health Supervision in a Health Care Setting
Financial Engineering GISC 412 Spatial Algorithms and Programming HLTH 416 Issues and Processes in Learning and
FENG 601 Applications of Financial Engineering GISC 413 Geomatic Data Acquisition Techniques Supervision in a Health Care Setting
GISC 415 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) HLTH 417 Education Proposal for a Health Context
Financial Management Internship HLTH 420 Early Intervention and Prevention in Public
GISC 416 Conservation GIS Health
MFIN 601 Corporate Finance GISC 417 GIS Special Topic
MFIN 602 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management HLTH 430 Motivating Behaviour Change I
GISC 690 GISC Thesis HLTH 431 Motivating Behaviour Change II
MFIN 603 Financial Management
MFIN 670 Applied Research in Financial Management HLTH 433 Bioethics A
Geography HLTH 434 Bioethics B
GEOG 401 Well-Being, Community and Place HLTH 440 Family Health Assessment
Fine Arts
GEOG 402 Resilient Cities HLTH 441 Family Health in Complex Situations
FINA 450 Honours Research GEOG 404 Resource and Environmental Management HLTH 448 The Foundation of Hospice Palliative Care
FINA 451 Honours Research A (REM) in New Zealand HLTH 449 Praxis in Hospice Palliative Care
FINA 452 Honours Research B GEOG 409 Coasts and Rivers: from Natural Processes HLTH 450 Palliative Care: Advanced Theory and Practice
to Urban Environments HLTH 451 Men's Health
Fire Engineering GEOG 412 Mountain Environments HLTH 460 Critical Appraisal in Health Research
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering GEOG 415 Geography Internship HLTH 461 Special Topic
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics GEOG 420 Research Project HLTH 462 Quantitative Methods in Health
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems GEOG 460 Bicultural Co-Governance HLTH 463 Whanau and Community Health
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study GEOG 690 MA Thesis HLTH 464 Research Approaches for Health
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics GEOG 692 Project HLTH 465 Professional Frameworks for Nursing Practice
ENFE 613 Special Topic GEOG 693 Geospatial Science and Technology Project HLTH 466 Health Assessment, Physiology and
ENFE 614 Special Topic in Fire Engineering GEOG 694 Community or Workplace Based Project Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
ENFE 615 Human Behaviour in Fire GEOG 695 MSc Thesis HLTH 467 Mental Health and Addictions
ENFE 675 Independent Course of Study GISC 422 Foundations of Geographic Information HLTH 468 Acute and Long Term Health Care
ENFE 681 Fire Project Systems HLTH 469 Health Issues in the Community
ENFE 682 Fire Project GEOG 790 Geography PhD HLTH 472 Introduction to Psychometric Theory and
ENFE 683 Fire Project Administration
ENFE 690 MEFE Thesis Geology HLTH 481 Counselling and Psychology: Theories and Skills
ENFE 790 Fire Engineering PhD HLTH 482 Group Work: Process and Practice
GEOL 473 Structural Geology
HLTH 483 Solution Focused Theory and Skills
GEOL 474 Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry
Forest Engineering HLTH 484 Contemporary Approaches to Counselling
GEOL 475 Engineering and Environmental Geophysics
HLTH 489 Health Sciences Professional Practice
ENFO 790 Forest Engineering PhD GEOL 476 Physical Volcanology
HLTH 690 MHealSc Thesis
GEOL 477 Sediment Transport and Deposition
HLTH 695 Health Sciences Dissertation
Forestry GEOL 478 Sedimentary Facies and Basin Analysis
HLTH 697 Health Sciences Thesis
GEOL 479 Active Tectonics and Geomorphology
FORE 610 Research Methods HLTH 790 Health Sciences PhD
GEOL 480 Geological Evolution of NZ and Antarctica
FORE 616 Restoration Ecology
GEOL 481 Applied Palaeobiology
FORE 618 Wood Quality Higher Education
GEOL 483 Coal and Environmental Geology
FORE 619 Wood Processing
GEOL 484 Special Topic: Petroleum Geoscience HEDN 601 Introduction to Tertiary Teaching
FORE 624 Plantation Silviculture
GEOL 485 Special Topic HEDN 602 Tertiary Teaching Methods
FORE 641 Plantation Forest Management
GEOL 488 Special Topic: Independent Course of Study HEDN 603 Learning Design and Assessment in Tertiary
FORE 642 Advanced IT Applications in Forestry and
GEOL 490 Research Project Teaching
Natural Resource Management
GEOL 690 MSc Thesis HEDN 604 Tertiary Teaching Scholarship
FORE 643 Modelling for Forest Management
GEOL 790 Geology PhD HEDN 790 Higher Education PhD
FORE 672 Special Topic- Research Project
FORE 675 Independent Course of Study
FORE 679 MForSc Report German History
FORE 690 MForSc Thesis GRMN 401 German Language HIST 423 Capetian France, 1150-1350
FORE 790 Forestry PhD GRMN 406 A German Writer HIST 429 From Leeches to Liposuction: A Social History
GRMN 426 After the Fall of the Wall: The New Germany in of Medicine
French the New Europe HIST 433 Special Topic in American History
GRMN 480 Research Essay HIST 436 Public and Applied History
FREN 401 Language
GRMN 481 Study Abroad in Germany HIST 440 Constructing Feminist History
FREN 402 French Theatre
GRMN 482 Study Abroad in Germany HIST 443 Issues in New Zealand History
FREN 404 French Poetry
GRMN 690 MA Thesis HIST 449 Issues in Modern European History
FREN 406 French Linguistics
LANC 401 In Other Words What? Theory and Practice of HIST 450 History as a Discipline
FREN 411 French Novel
Translation HIST 480 Research Paper
FREN 415 A Topic in the Modern French Novel
GRMN 790 German PhD HIST 690 MA Thesis
FREN 418 Special Topic
HIST 790 History PhD
FREN 422 Translation Theory and Practice
FREN 480 Research Essay Graphic Design
FREN 690 MA Thesis DESI 601 Graphic Design Human-Animal Studies
LANC 401 In Other Words What? Theory and Practice DESI 602 Graphic Design HUAN 790 Human-Animal Studies PhD
of Translation DESI 501 Graphic Design
FREN 790 French PhD DESI 550 Research Paper Human Interface Technology
HITD 602 Human Interface Technology - Design
Health Sciences and Evaluation
HLTH 401 Health and Health Systems HITD 603 Human Interface Technology - Prototyping
HLTH 402 Health Information Management and Projects

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HITD 690 Thesis in Human Interface Technology JOUR 404 Journalism in Society
HITD 790 Human Interface Technology PhD JOUR 405 Journalism Research
JOUR 406 Advanced Storytelling
JOUR 790 Journalism PhD
Human Services
HSRV 401 Advanced Debates and Approaches in Human
Law
Services
HSRV 402 Responding to Violence in Society LAWS 410 Advanced Research Skills
HSRV 407 The Policies and Politics of Sex LAWS 420 Honours Research Paper
HSRV 417 Criminal Justice Perspectives and Practice LAWS 430 Honours Dissertation
HSRV 421 Qualitative Evaluation Research for the Human LAWS 601 Legal Research and Methodology
Services LAWS 602 New Zealand Legal System
HSRV 423 Special Topic LAWS 603 Public Law
HSRV 424 Special Topic LAWS 604 Criminal Law
HSRV 425 Special Topic LAWS 605 Commercial Law
LAWS 606 Jurisprudence
HSRV 480 Research Essay
HSRV 690 MA Thesis LAWS 607 The Law of Contract
HSRV 790 Human Services PhD LAWS 608 The Law of Torts
LAWS 609 Land Law
LAWS 610 Equity and Succession
Information Systems
LAWS 611 Evidence
INFO 614 Research Methodology and Epistemology LAWS 612 Comparative Law
INFO 620 Information Systems Management LAWS 613 Family Law
INFO 621 Special Topic LAWS 614 Company Law
INFO 629 IS Case Study LAWS 615 Securities Regulation
INFO 632 Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence LAWS 616 Intellectual Property
INFO 633 Knowledge Management LAWS 617 Restitution
INFO 634 Special Topic LAWS 618 Antarctic Legal Studies
INFO 635 Special Topic LAWS 619 Competition Law
INFO 680 Research Project LAWS 620 Administrative Law
INFO 690 MCom Thesis LAWS 621 Law and Medicine
INFO 691 MCom Dissertation LAWS 622 Legislation
INFO 694 MCom Thesis LAWS 623 Insurance Law
INFO 790 Information Systems PhD LAWS 624 Taxation Law
LAWS 625 Banking Law
International Law and Politics LAWS 626 Civil Liberties
LAWS 627 Conflict of Laws
ILAP 603 International Humanitarian Law
LAWS 628 Labour Law
ILAP 604 International Criminal Law
LAWS 629 Natural Resource Law
ILAP 608 World Trade Law
LAWS 630 Treaty of Waitangi
ILAP 609 International Human Rights Law
LAWS 631 Welfare Law
ILAP 611 Antarctic Legal Studies
LAWS 632 Law and Sport
ILAP 612 International Environmental Law
LAWS 633 Landlord and Tenant
ILAP 613 Advanced Principles of Public International Law
LAWS 634 Media and Arts Law
ILAP 614 Principles and Practice of International
LAWS 635 Law and Information Technology
Relations and Diplomacy
LAWS 636 Indigenous People's Rights
ILAP 625 Dissertation
LAWS 637 Dispute Resolution
ILAP 626 International Institutions
LAWS 638 Legal History
ILAP 627 European Public Law
LAWS 639 Accident Compensation
ILAP 628 Special Topic
LAWS 642 Law and Economics
ILAP 629 Special Topic
LAWS 643 Law and Finance
ILAP 630 Law of the Sea
LAWS 644 Law and the Environment
ILAP 633 Problems in International and Regional Trade
LAWS 646 Special Topic
ILAP 634 International Investment Law and Arbitration
LAWS 647 Special Topic
ILAP 640 Dissertation
LAWS 648 Special Topic
ILAP 641 The Rights of Indigenous Peoples
LAWS 649 Dissertation
LAWS 650 International Criminal Law
Japanese
LAWS 651 International Human Rights Law
JAPA 414 Advanced Japanese Language A LAWS 652 Immigration and Refugee Law
JAPA 415 Advanced Japanese Language B LAWS 653 Principles of Public International Law
JAPA 419 Readings in Contemporary Japanese Literature: LAWS 654 International Environmental Law
Pre-war to Early Post-war Periods LAWS 655 International Trade
JAPA 420 Readings in Contemporary Japanese Literature: LAWS 656 International Institutions
1980s to the present LAWS 657 European Public Law
JAPA 421 Traditional Japanese Theatre LAWS 658 Law of the Sea
JAPA 424 Readings in Pre-modern Japanese History LAWS 660 The common law system
JAPA 480 Research Essay LAWS 661 Principles of the common law: Part 1
JAPA 690 MA Thesis LAWS 662 Principles of the common law: Part 2
LANC 401 In Other Words What? Theory and Practice of LAWS 670 Legal Research Methods
Translation LAWS 671 Legal Research Paper 1
JAPA 790 Japanese PhD LAWS 672 Legal Research Paper 2
LAWS 673 Legal Research Paper 3
Journalism LAWS 674 Legal Dissertation
JOUR 401 Media Literacies: Principles and Practice LAWS 690 LLM Thesis
JOUR 402 News Production LAWS 790 Law PhD
JOUR 403 Media Law and Ethics
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Linguistics
LING 400 English Structures
LING 403 Syntactic Theory
LING 407 Field Methods
LING 410 Variation Theory
LING 412 Sociophonetic Research
LING 416 Special Topic
LING 480 Research Essay
LING 615 World Englishes
LING 690 MA Thesis
LING 691 MLING Thesis
LING 790 Linguistics PhD
Management
MGMT 611 Contemporary Issues in Human Resource
Management (HRM)
MGMT 612 Conflict and Collaboration in Work Teams
MGMT 616 Leadership
MGMT 617 Advanced Communication Management
MGMT 619 Topics in Operations Management
MGMT 620 Research Methods
MGMT 641 Entrepreneurship
MGMT 643 Advanced Strategic Management
MGMT 644 International Business and Entrepreneurship
MGMT 680 Management Dissertation
MGMT 694 MCom Thesis
MGMT 695 MCom Thesis
MGMT 790 Management PhD
Māori
MAOR 790 Māori PhD
Māori and Indigenous Studies
MAOR 401 Te Matakahi: Indigenous Critical Theory
MAOR 402 Ngā Take: Ngā Tohetohe
MAOR 403 Korero Nehera: Ancient History of the Māori
MAOR 404 Rangahau Taketake - Research Methodologies:
Indigenizing the Disciplines
MAOR 418 Te Mahi Taonga: Māori Art in Perspective
MAOR 420 Mātauranga Māori: Changing Knowledge in
Indigenous Societies
MAOR 421 Ngāti Apopo - The Global Māori
MAOR 422 Topics in Ethnicity, Migration and Nationalism
MAOR 423 Development and Postcolonialism
MAOR 430 Māori Leadership
MAOR 431 Comparative Indigenous Models and Theories
of Development
MAOR 480 Research Essay
MAOR 594 Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation Part 1
MAOR 595 Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation Part 2
MAOR 679 Cross-Cultural Research
MAOR 680 Research Essay
MAOR 681 Research Project
MAOR 690 MA Thesis
MAOR 590 Rangahau - Major Research Dissertation
MAOR 591 Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation
MAOR 592 Rangahau - Research Paper
MAOR 593 Rangahau - Research Paper
Marketing
MKTG 603 Advanced Consumer Behaviour
MKTG 605 Advanced Strategic Marketing
MKTG 609 Advanced Services and Tourism Marketing
MKTG 611 Current Topics in Marketing
MKTG 620 Research Methods for Marketing
MKTG 680 Marketing Dissertation
MKTG 694 MCom Thesis
MKTG 695 MCom Thesis
MKTG 790 Marketing PhD
Mathematical Physics
MAPH 480 Mathematical Physics Research Project
MAPH 790 Mathematical Physics PhD
Mathematics ENME 618 Advanced Engineering Management and Painting
Professional Practice for Mechanical Engineers
MATH 401 Dynamical Systems 1 ENME 623 Advanced Instrumentation and Sensors PAIN 501 Painting
MATH 402 Dynamical Systems 2 ENME 624 Special Topic PAIN 550 Research Paper
MATH 403 Advanced Methods for Partial Differential ENME 625 Special Topic PAIN 601 Painting MFA
Equations ENME 675 Independent Course of Study PAIN 602 Painting
MATH 404 Industrial Case Studies ENME 680 Project
MATH 405 Bioinformatics ENME 682 Special Topic in Mechanical Engineering - Philosophy
MATH 406 Mathematical Models in Biology Project PHIL 431 History of Philosophy
MATH 407 Special Topic - Stochastic Processes ENME 690 M.E. Thesis PHIL 433 Ancient Philosophy, Happiness and Desire
MATH 408 Financial Mathematics ENME 790 Mechanical Engineering PhD PHIL 434 Bioethics B
MATH 409 Cryptography and Coding Theory
PHIL 439 Formal Logic
MATH 410 Approximation Theory
MATH 411 Topics in Algebra
Media and Communication PHIL 445 Talking Art: Issues in Aesthetics
COMS 401 Media Research PHIL 447 Political Philosophy
MATH 412 Optimization
COMS 407 Communicating Through Independent Media PHIL 449 Philosophy of Language
MATH 413 Numerical Optimization
COMS 408 Communication Ethics PHIL 456 Philosophy of Science
MATH 414 Computational Methods
COMS 409 Independent Course of Study: From Proposal To PHIL 458 Philosophy of Mathematics
MATH 415 Numerical Solution of Differential Equations
Publication: A Media Research Project PHIL 469 Special Topic
MATH 416 Differential Systems
COMS 420 Special Topic: Public Diplomacy PHIL 474 Bioethics A
MATH 417 Computational Fluid Mechanics
COMS 421 Strategic Communication Theory and PHIL 475 Special Topic
MATH 418 Measure and Integration
Application PHIL 480 Research Essay
MATH 420 Hilbert Spaces
COMS 425 Campaign Planning with Social Data Analysis PHIL 482 Research Essay A
MATH 421 Functional Analysis
COMS 690 MA Thesis PHIL 483 Research Essay B
MATH 422 Algebra and symbolic Computation
COMS 692 Dissertation PHIL 486 Political Theory: Democracy, Citizenship
MATH 423 Theory of the Integral
COMS 790 Media and Communication PhD and Culture
MATH 424 Wavelet and Data Compression
PHIL 493 Landmarks of Analytic Philosophy
MATH 425 Fourier Transformations and Distribution
PHIL 494 Philosophical Logic
Theory Medical Physics PHIL 495 Political Philosophy
MATH 426 Differential Geometry MDPH 401 Anatomy and Physiology PHIL 496 Cognitive Science
MATH 427 Lie Groups and Lie Algebras MDPH 402 Nuclear Medicine PHIL 497 Meaning, Mind, and the Nature of Philosophy
MATH 428 Topology MDPH 403 Radiation Physics PHIL 498 History of Philosophy
MATH 429 Combinatorics MDPH 404 Radiation Biology PHIL 690 MA Thesis
MATH 430 History of Mathematics MDPH 405 Radiation Therapy PHIL 695 MSc Thesis
MATH 431 Special Topic in Mathematics MDPH 406 Medical Imaging PHIL 790 Philosophy PhD
MATH 432 Foundations of Mathematics MDPH 407 Research Tools
MATH 433 Mathematics in Perspective MDPH 408 Special Topic
MATH 435 Probability Theory Photography
MDPH 409 Special Topic
MATH 437 Representation Theory MDPH 410 Special Topic PHOT 501 Photography
MATH 438 Special Topic - Advanced Complex Variables MDPH 480 Medical Physics Research Project PHOT 550 Photography
MATH 439 Rings and Fields MDPH 690 MSc Thesis for Medical Physics PHOT 601 Photography
MATH 440 Graph Theory MPHC 690 MSc Thesis for Medical Physics (Clinical) PHOT 602 Photography
MATH 441 Mathematical Economics MDPH 790 Medical Physics PhD
MATH 442 Special Topic - Number Theory MPHC 790 Medical Physics (Clinical) PhD Physics
MATH 443 Metric, Normed and Hilbert Spaces PHYS 407 Research Tools
MATH 444 Special Topic - Mathematics of the Physical Music PHYS 411 Advanced Quantum Mechanics
World PHYS 412 Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
MATH 449 Project MUSI 457 Studies in Music History
MUSI 458 Studies in Music Analysis PHYS 413 Laser Physics and Modern Optics
MATH 469 Computer-aided Proofs PHYS 415 General Relativity
MATH 475 Independent Course of Study MUSI 459 Studies in the Aesthetics of Music
MUSI 460 A Topic in Music Criticism PHYS 416 Quantum Field Theory
MATH 491 Research Project PHYS 419 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Climate Dynamics
MATH 690 MSc Thesis MUSI 461 A Documentary Study of a Prescribed Topic
MUSI 462 World Music - Advanced Studies PHYS 420 Special Topic
MATH 695 MA Thesis PHYS 421 Special Topic
MATH 790 Mathematics PhD MUSI 463 Comparative Studies in Music Education
MUSI 464 Curriculum Studies in Music Education PHYS 423 Special Topic
MUSI 466 Research Project PHYS 427 Special Topic
Mathematics and Philosophy MUSI 471 Composition 4 PHYS 440 Thermal, Statistical and Particle Physics
MPHI 450 Project MUSI 472 Electro-acoustic Music PHYS 441 Quantum Mechanics
MPHI 790 Mathematics and Philosophy PhD MUSI 473 Performance 4 PHYS 443 Advanced Electromagnetism and Materials
MUSI 474 Ensemble Performance PHYS 456 Classical Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering MUSI 480 Research Essay (Extended) PHYS 480 Physics Research Project
MUSI 481 Research Essay PHYS 493 Research Project
ENME 602 Advanced Vibrations and Acoustics
MUSI 690 MA Thesis PHYS 495 Introduction to Physics Education Research
ENME 603 Advanced Linear Systems Control and
MUSI 692 MMus Performance PHYS 690 MSc Thesis
System Identification
MUSI 795 Music DMA PHYS 790 Physics PhD
ENME 604 Advanced Aerodynamics and Ground
Vehicle Dynamics MUSI 790 Music PhD
ENME 605 Advanced Energy Systems Engineering Political Science and International Relations
ENME 606 Advanced Engineering Product Design Pacific Studies ILAP 614 Principles and Practice of International
and Analysis PACS 401 Pacific Studies Relations and Diplomacy
ENME 607 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering PACS 417 Special Topic POLS 440 Principles and Practice of Policy and
ENME 609 Advanced Physiological Modelling PACS 419 Rangahau Taketake - Research Methodologies: Governance
ENME 611 Advanced Mechanical System Design Indigenizing the Disciplines POLS 441 Principles and Practice of International
ENME 612 Mechanical Vibrations and Acoustics of PACS 480 Research Essay Relations and Diplomacy
Continuous Systems PACS 690 MA Thesis POLS 442 Policy and Governance in Small States of
ENME 615 Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer PACS 790 Pacific Studies PhD New Zealand and the Pacific
ENME 617 Advanced Composite, Polymeric POLS 443 Science, Technology and Environmental Policy
and Ceramic Materials POLS 444 International Human rights and Development

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POLS 445 China's Emergence as a Global Great Power Social Work
POLS 446 Political Economy of Development
POLS 447 Islam and Politics: The Middle East, Southeast SOWK 611 Human Behaviour and Mental Health
Asia, and the World SOWK 612 Mana Motuhake, a Bicultural Analysis
POLS 480 Supervised Research Paper SOWK 614 Social Work Theory, Research and Practice
POLS 481 Supervised Research Paper A SOWK 615 Social Work Principles and Skills
POLS 482 Supervised Research Paper B SOWK 616 Law, Society and International Social Work
POLS 686 Dissertation A Practice
POLS 687 Dissertation B SOWK 617 Qualitative Research and Programme
POLS 688 Dissertation Evaluation Strategies
POLS 689 Thesis SOWK 624 Social Policy Theory and Practice Integration
POLS 690 MA Thesis SOWK 670 Research Project
POLS 790 Political Science PhD SOWK 671 Fieldwork Practicum 1
SOWK 672 Fieldwork Practicum II
SOWK 695 Social Work MSW Thesis
Professional and Community Engagement SOWK 790 Social Work PhD
PACE 495 Professional and Community Engagement
Internship
Sociology
SOCI 402 Methods and Strategies in Research
Professional Accounting SOCI 404 Sexuality, Gender and Identity
MBAZ 601 Managerial Accounting SOCI 410 Multispecies Studies
MBAZ 602 Business Economics SOCI 413 Topics in Ethnicity, Migration and Nationalism
MBAZ 603 Managerial Finance SOCI 470 Supervised Research
MBAZ 604 Business Research Methods SOCI 690 MA Thesis
MBAZ 605 Business Law SOCI 790 Sociology PhD
MBAZ 680 Research Project
MBAZ 681 Internship Software Engineering
MPAC 601 Professional Accounting Principles
MPAC 602 Advanced Professional Accounting Principles SENG 690 Software ME Thesis
MPAC 603 Advanced Management Accounting
MPAC 604 Advanced Financial Accounting Spanish
MPAC 605 Taxation LANC 401 In Other Words What? Theory and Practice of
MPAC 606 Management Translation
MPAC 607 Information Systems SPAN 401 Latin American Narratives: Journey Through the
MPAC 608 Auditing Labyrinth
SPAN 404 Readings in Hispanic History
Psychology SPAN 405 Translation Studies: Focus on Spanish
SPAN 411 Research Essay
PSYC 601 Research Methods in Psychology
SPAN 412 Advanced Spanish Language
PSYC 641 Advanced Psychopathology
SPAN 690 MA Thesis
PSYC 642 Psychometric Assessment Methods
PSYC 643 Year 1 Practicum SPAN 790 Spanish PhD
PSYC 651 Psychotherapeutic Methods
PSYC 653 Year 2 Practicum Sport Science
PSYC 654 Comprehensive Exam in Clinical Psychology SSCI 403 The Competitive Edge: Innovation in Sport
PSYC 661 Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology 1 Science
PSYC 662 Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychology II SSCI 404 Advanced Internship for Sport Science
PSYC 670 Internship in Clinical Psychology SSCI 405 Special Topic: Leading change in Sport Science
PSYC 671 Internship in Clinical Psychology A - Part-time SSCI 406 Special Topic: Advancing knowledge in Sport
PSYC 672 Internship in Clinical Psychology B - Part-time Science
PSYC 690 MA Thesis SSCI 407 Advanced Strength and Conditioning
PSYC 695 MSc Thesis SSCI 408 Sport Science Independent Study
PSYC 790 Psychology PhD SSCI 409 Advanced Adventure Sport Science
SSCI 680 Sport Science Research Project
Russian SSCI 681 Sport Science Research Dissertation
LANC 401 In Other Words What? Theory and Practice of
Statistics
Translation
RUSS 403 Independent Course of Study STAT 405 Bioinformatics
RUSS 406 Special Linguistic Study STAT 440 Probability Theory
RUSS 409 Russian Language STAT 445 Financial Time Series
RUSS 412 Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict in the Post- STAT 446 Generalised Linear Models
Soviet Space STAT 447 Official Statistics
RUSS 480 Research Essay STAT 448 Big Data
RUSS 481 Study Abroad in Russia STAT 449 Project
RUSS 482 Study Abroad in Russia STAT 450 Advanced Statistical Modelling
RUSS 690 MA Thesis STAT 451 Survival and Longitudinal Data Analysis
RUSS 790 Russian PhD STAT 452 Applied Statistics
STAT 453 Mathematical Statistics
Science Education STAT 454 Analysis of Longitudinal data
STAT 455 Data Collection and Sampling Methods
SCED 790 Science Education PhD
STAT 456 Time Series and Stochastic Processes
STAT 457 Nonparametric Methods
Sculpture STAT 458 Applied Stochastic Modelling
SCUL 501 Sculpture STAT 459 Advanced Computational Statistics
SCUL 550 Research Paper STAT 460 Extreme Value Statistics
SCUL 601 Sculpture STAT 461 Bayesian Inference
SCUL 602 Sculpture STAT 462 Data Mining
STAT 463 Multivariate Statistical Methods
STAT 464 Statistical Inference
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STAT 465 Advanced Data Analysis and Statistical
Consulting
STAT 470 Special Topic in Statistics - Advanced Time
Series Methods
STAT 471 Special Topic in Statistics
STAT 472 Special Topic in Statistics
STAT 474 Special Topic in Statistics
STAT 475 Independent Course of Study
STAT 478 Special Topic - Data Science Computing
STAT 479 Special Topic
STAT 481 Special Topic
STAT 491 Research Project
STAT 690 MSc Thesis
STAT 695 MA Thesis
STAT 790 Statistics PhD
Taxation
TAXA 690 MCom Thesis
TAXA 694 MCom Thesis
TAXA 790 Taxation PhD
Te Reo Māori
TREO 401 Te Reo: Te Kohure
TREO 402 Te Reo me Te Tikanga o Te Marae
TREO 403 He Wānanga
TREO 404 Mahi-a-Rēhia
TREO 405 Te Whakaora: Language Revitalisation
TREO 406 Special Topic: Ngā Tuhinga Tuaiho: Manuscripts
in Māori
TREO 407 Waka Huia
TREO 480 Rangahau - Research Project
TREO 595 Tuhinga Pukenga - Creative or Professional
Writing Project
TREO 690 MA Thesis
TREO 590 Rangahau - Major Research Dissertation
TREO 591 Rangahau - Minor Research Dissertation
TREO 592 Rangahau - Research Paper
TREO 593 Rangahau - Research Paper
TREO 790 Te Reo Māori PhD
Transportation Engineering
ENTR 602 Accident Reduction and Prevention
ENTR 603 Advanced Pavement Design
ENTR 604 Road Asset Management
ENTR 607 Special Topic in Transport Engineering
ENTR 608 Special Topic in Transport Engineering
ENTR 609 Special Topic
ENTR 610 Special Topic
ENTR 611 Planning and Managing for Transport
ENTR 612 Transport Policy and System Management
ENTR 613 Highway Geometric Design
ENTR 614 Planning and Design of Sustainable Transport
ENTR 615 Advanced traffic flow theory and simulation
ENTR 616 Transport Planning and Modelling
ENTR 617 Traffic Network Modelling and Optimization
ENTR 618 Transport and Freight Logistics
ENTR 619 Special Topic: Quantitative Techniques for
Transport Engineering and Planning
ENTR 620 Independent Course of Study
ENTR 680 Project
ENTR 690 MET Thesis (full-time)
ENTR 790 Transportation Engineering PhD
Water Resource Management
WATR 401 Advanced Water Resources
WATR 402 Water Quality and Quantity Assessment
WATR 403 Water Management, Policy and Planning
WATR 404 Special Topic
WATR 405 Research and Communication Methods
WATR 690 MWaterRM Thesis
WATR 790 Water Resource Management PhD
Writing
WRIT 401 Advanced Reading and Writing
WRIT 402 Professional Writing
WRIT 403 Creative Writing
Research
The College of Engineering’s overarching aim
is to contribute to and benefit the community
in all areas of our research, from safe buildings
to medical technology, and provide excellent
graduates who will help fulfil this mission.
Creativity and innovation are encouraged
and research collaborations are often
interdisciplinary, with projects spanning
departments, research centres, and other
colleges within UC. Strong links with related
disciplines including Forestry, Computer Science,
Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Astronomy,
Chemistry and Geology enable highly specialised
interdisciplinary research at postgraduate level.
Major research themes in the College of
Engineering include sustainability, energy,
security and safety, environment, society and
community, innovative design for economic
growth and pure mathematics.
Research centres include the Electric Power
Engineering Centre (EPECentre), Human Interface
Technology Laboratory (HIT Lab NZ), Wireless
Research Centre (WRC), Spatial Engineering
Research Centre (SERC) and the UC Quake Centre.
Examples of research areas
of expertise
Chemical and Process Engineering
Energy and fuels, biochemical processes,
food process engineering, environmental
research, industrial measurement technology,
computational techniques in chemical
engineering, and wood technology.
Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
Structural, transportation, environmental,
geotechnical, hydrological and ecological,
water and fluids, renewable energy,
humanitarian, architectural engineering and
construction management.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Acoustics, communications, computational
imaging, nanotechnology, networking, power
electronics and power systems.
Forest Engineering
Operational efficiency, equipment development
and testing, worker safety, road and stream
crossing design, environmental standards.
Mechanical Engineering
Acoustics, applied mechanics, biomedical,
control and instrumentation, design,
electrospinning, energy systems, manufacturing,
materials and thermodynamics.
Software Engineering
Cyber security, machine learning, computer
vision, AI, computer graphics, HCI, networking,
autonomous robots/drones, intelligent tutoring
and health systems, software engineering
processes and practices.
Career opportunities
Over the past decade there has been
an increase in the number of top-level
industrial positions filled by engineers with
postgraduate qualifications.
These qualifications are now viewed as more
than a way of specialising for a future in research
or academia, and allow you to gain skills which
will open new, high-level career options.
Postgraduate degrees in Engineering prepare
students for careers in business leadership
positions, where extended analytical skills are
increasingly valued.
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
UC Engineering courses for ‘The good thing about the
Master of Applied Data
professional development
Today’s engineering environment requires Science programme at UC
is that it is extremely
professional engineers to be highly skilled,
up-to-date and technically competent in their
chosen field. Our professional development flexible, as the curriculum
is highly tailored to suit
courses will help working engineers understand
and apply new technologies, stay ahead of
industry trends and advance their career. your career path. Data
Delivery format science is an excellent
These courses are run in block-mode or choice for me considering
flexible format, enabling participants to enrol
in individual courses that fit around work that it can be applied in a
commitments. They are also ideal for those wide range of fields
analysing data. I would
living outside of Christchurch.
The courses are generally run over a three-day
period of lectures during a week, with a six-week like to become a machine
break in between for independent study and
readings, followed by another three-day period
learning engineer.’
of lectures. Lecturers are academics as well as
industry experts. Sy Trinh
Vietnam
Block courses may be offered in Civil
Studying towards a Master of Applied
Engineering, Construction Management,
Data Science
Earthquake Engineering, Fire Engineering, and
Transportation Engineering. For the up-to-date
list of courses, visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/ Eligibility
engineering/professional-development
To be eligible to enrol in one of these courses,
What do I get at the end of it? you should hold a four-year Bachelor of
Engineering with Honours degree, or another
Several of these block courses can be taken relevant degree or suitable work experience.
as a one-off course, without committing to a Some courses will have prerequisite courses
qualification, as part of a Certificate that are required. It is best to discuss your
of Proficiency. background with the Postgraduate Director of
Alternatively, for those with the relevant Studies before enrolment.
academic background and/or work experience, www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/
all courses may be credited to the Postgraduate professional-development
Certificate in Engineering, Master of Engineering
Studies or Master of Engineering (endorsed
in relevant discipline). See page 29 for more More information
information on these qualifications. College of Engineering | Te Rāngai Pūkaha
T: +64 3 369 4222
E: engpgdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/
qualifications-and-courses/
postgraduate-information
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Postgraduate studies
in Fine Arts
Since 1882, UC’s School of
Fine Arts has consistently
produced high-quality
graduates. Many have
gone on to make notable
contributions to
New Zealand’s cultural
life and achieve
acclaim internationally.
The School of Fine Arts’ staff are highly qualified
and experienced artists, graphic designers,
curators, film makers, art historians and art
theorists of world standing.
The School offers opportunities to gain valuable
exhibition experience through an ongoing
professional relationship with the Christchurch
Art Gallery.
Colourful experiences await
The extensive exhibition programme is closely
linked to the artist-in-residence and teaching
programmes. Global links are also evident in a
busy schedule of visiting international artists
who share their expertise with postgraduate
students. Similarly, international student
exchange agreements provide opportunities
to attend prominent international art schools
including Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.
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On-campus facilities
Housed in purpose-built buildings, the School
provides students with ample studio space,
well-equipped workshops, digital labs,
darkrooms and extensive film and video
facilities. In addition there is an on-site gallery,
and a well-resourced visual arts and art history
section in UC’s Puaka-James Hight Library. This
features a slide collection of 100,000 images and
one of the country’s top fine arts collections.
A reputation for innovation
The School’s reputation for innovation and
excellence is reflected in the disproportionately
high number of graduates represented among
New Zealand’s leading practising artists and
current museum staff.
‘I have made many
valuable connections at
A postgraduate qualification from the School
of Fine Arts prepares graduates for specific
professions such as graphic design and UC. My study taught me
film making, or equips them with the skills
and attitudes necessary to successfully practice ways of seeing, to think
as artists and scholars in their individual areas
of expertise.
critically, and to be open-
For more information on postgraduate minded. Knowing and
Fine Arts programmes, contact the Programme being able to apply these
things in my everyday life
Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, School of
Fine Arts.
is rewarding.’
Mikaela Marshall
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Sculpture
Master of Fine Arts in Sculpture
Library Assistant, National Library of
New Zealand
Postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Bachelor of Fine BFA(Hons) candidates must submit a research BFA in relevant subjects February 1 year full-time
Arts with Honours proposal and work scheme acceptable to the with good grades.
BFA(Hons) postgraduate admissions committee. The degree A special application for
course consists of a submission of works and a admission should be
research paper. made by 1 November.
Master of Fine Arts The MFA programme comprises either a BFA(Hons) or equivalent February 1 year full-time;
MFA submission of work in Film, Graphic Design, or significant 2 years
Painting, Photography, or Sculpture. professional practice part-time
or teaching experience.
A special application
for admission must be
made by 1 November.
Postgraduate The PGDipArtCuratorship consists of four BA, BFA; or a bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Art courses including ‘The Art Museum Past degree and relevant or July 2 years
Curatorship and Present’, a special project in staging an professional experience. part-time
PGDipArtCuratorship exhibition, a gallery internship and one course
from Art History or Art Theory honours schedule.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

Subject areas
Subject Honours Master’s PG Cert/Dip A vibrant arts scene at UC
Art Curatorship • With over 200 concerts, exhibitions, theatre
performances, public lectures and more every
Creative Writing (See MWRIT page 12) •
year, UC offers you plenty of opportunities to
Film • • ‘Experience the Arts’.
Fine Arts • • Concerts:
Graphic Design • • www.music.canterbury.ac.nz
UCConcerts on Facebook
Painting • •
Exhibitions:
Photography • •
www.sofa.canterbury.ac.nz
Sculpture • • Ilam School of Fine Arts on Facebook
UCSA Arts Week
Career opportunities Recent graduates have been employed as www.ucsa.org.nz/events
professional artists, art gallery directors, Performing Arts Clubs:
Alongside the creative and practical skills
photojournalists, commercial photographers, Dramasoc, Musoc, ImprovSoc, BreakSoc,
learned, Fine Arts graduates develop excellent
film directors, designers, consultants, art UCanDance and many more!
skills in organisation and time management.
conservators, illustrators, fashion designers, art www.ucsa.org.nz/clubs
These skills prepare graduates for a wide range
critics, art historians, graphic designers, lecturers
of employment opportunities nationally Public lectures and more:
and art teachers.
and internationally. www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz
For further career information, please go to
In particular, graduates who have taken www.canterbury.ac.nz/ucconnect
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
courses in Photography, Film and Graphic
Design have clear career prospects in rapidly
expanding industries in these areas. Other Fine More information
Arts graduates have access to a wide range of School of Fine Arts
vocations within a growing art world, both in T: +64 3 369 5533
New Zealand and overseas. E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts/fine-arts

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Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Forestry
The New Zealand School
of Forestry at UC is
internationally renowned
for research and
postgraduate education
over a range of
subject areas.
These areas of expertise include forest
management, biodiversity, pest management,
GIS and remote sensing, silviculture, forest
economics, marketing, harvesting and
transportation, restoration ecology, wood
science and wood quality, forest genetics and
breeding, and forest soils.
UC is the only university department in the
country offering internationally recognised
professional postgraduate Forestry programmes.
Close connections
International experts visit regularly to share
their knowledge through the Erskine Fellowship
programme and an industry visitors programme.
The School’s close relationship with other
departments at UC, including the School of
Biological Sciences, the College of Engineering,
and the College of Business and Law, allows
postgraduate students to benefit from the broad
range of academic and technical expertise across
the university.
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A number of scholarships are available for
postgraduates — some funded by UC, some by
the New Zealand government and others by
organisations and donations.
The School of Forestry provides a range of
services to the industry including research,
consultancy, professional development (CPD)
and continuing education. To find out more visit
www.forestry.ac.nz
Field work and stations
UC’s excellent laboratory and field facilities
support postgraduate research activities.
Graduate and postgraduate students have many
opportunities to work in the field, visit other
forestry organisations throughout the country
‘I work extensively with
and participate on field trips to the West Coast
(ranging from Reefton to the Fox Glacier area);
at field stations near Arthur’s Pass, and in the
Nelson region, as well as the Canterbury area
LiDAR, aerial photography
close to Christchurch. and satellite imagery
datasets. My work has
Research
The School’s academic staff are actively engaged
generally focused on
in research on forest management, forest measuring changes in tree
valuation, forest modelling, tree breeding
and quantitative genetics, forest economics,
cover in cities as well as
silviculture, GIS and remote sensing, urban improving the management
forestry, wood quality, entomology, biodiversity,
restoration ecology, forest harvesting, forest
of urban trees.’
engineering, and bio-energy.
Dr Justin Morgenroth
Forestry research at UC is divided into four Senior Lecturer, School of Forestry
major clusters: sustainable land management, Recipient of the 2016 Early Career Scientist Award
forest engineering, managing forest variability from the International Society of Arboriculture
and forestry as a business. for research on urban forest responses to
changing cities
Graduate and postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Description Requires Duration
date features
Graduate Diploma in The graduate diploma is for students looking to refresh their Any bachelor’s degree February 1 year full-time;
Forestry knowledge or retrain in Forestry, whether they have an existing with relevant science, and July 2 years
GradDipFor qualification in Forestry or not. Students normally complete six commerce, statistics part-time
to eight courses selected from the schedule of the Bachelor of and economics courses.
Forestry Science degree with a minimum of 120 points. Of these
courses, at least 90 points will be at 300 and 400-level.
Postgraduate For those wanting to enhance their undergraduate studies, BForSc or equivalent February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Forestry students complete 120 points from courses in the MForSc or other relevant and July 2 years
PGDipFor schedule, normally including a forest management or a bachelor’s or higher part-time
silviculture course. degree and relevant
experience in a forestry-
related area.
Master of Forestry An MForSc will give you a head start into forest management, 4-year BForSc or other February 1–3 years
Science governance or research at an advanced level. The degree may bachelor’s degree with and July; full-time;
MForSc be taken by examination and report; by examination and appropriate subjects Anytime 18 months –
thesis; or by thesis alone. This programme means you can or PGDipFor. start** for 4 years
complete a professional master’s degree with coursework and thesis- part-time
a report in two years. Students enjoy small classes and a wide only
variety of courses to choose from, ranging from silviculture to students
advanced IT applications in forestry.
Doctor of The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis. For Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy more details, see page 11. first-class or second- start** full-time;
PhD class division 1 honours 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree. part-time*

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from Part-time study options No background in subject required

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017. ** Doctoral studies and master’s study by thesis-only can be started at the beginning of any month.

New Zealand Dryland Career opportunities

Forests Initiative
The School of Forestry is part of a $14 million,
seven-year collaborative research effort aimed
at maximising the value and export earnings
of the forestry industry. Led by Future Forests
Research in collaboration with Scion, UC and
the NZ Dryland Forests Initiative, the School’s
contribution looks at how to minimise growth
strain in eucalypts, to improve timber quality
and simplify processing. Funding is provided
through the Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment, the Forest Growers Levy Trust,
a number of leading forestry companies and the
Farm Forestry Association. Four international
PhD candidates within the School are currently
working on research projects supported by
this funding.
The Wood Technology
Research Centre
The WTRC provides information exchange
among staff and students engaged in
wood-related research. Participants are from
the Departments of Chemical and Process
Engineering, Forestry, Civil and Natural
Resources Engineering, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry,
and Biological Sciences.
With forestry being one of New Zealand’s biggest
export earners and a major industry worldwide,
UC Forestry graduates are in high demand.
Forestry offers rewarding careers in areas such
as tree breeding, road engineering, timber
harvesting/processing, marketing, planning,
policy, biosecurity, biodiversity, conservation,
plantation and sustainable land management.
Forestry graduates develop a valuable set of
transferable skills, including problem solving
and decision making, project management and
teamwork, economic and commercial awareness,
computing skills and geospatial techniques.
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
‘My master’s is looking at
More information the barriers to
School of Forestry
T: +64 3 369 3500
implementing urban
E: forestry@canterbury.ac.nz forests in cities. I want to
www.forestry.ac.nz
do some work in urban
environments and look at
how we can make cities
better for the future.’
Stefanie Fong
Bachelor of Science in Geography
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Geography
Studying towards a Master of Forestry Science

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Postgraduate studies
in Health Sciences
Photo: Professors Gail Gillon and Richard Light with Kieran Read, All Blacks captain and graduate of a UC Bachelor of Sport Coaching degree.
The School of Health
Sciences offers an
interdisciplinary
postgraduate education
with a range of clinical and
non-clinical programmes.
UC’s School of Health Sciences fosters
collaborative initiatives within the University,
with other tertiary institutions, and with
the health sector. Increasingly, employment
in the health sector requires postgraduate
qualifications, particularly for senior roles. The
School’s programmes and research activities
respond to the dynamic nature of the health
sector and its workforce.
These qualifications give health professionals,
non-clinical members of the health workforce
and others interested in the health sector the
opportunity to examine a range of issues in
health sciences, and where relevant to improve
their professional practice.
Research
The School of Health Sciences has a wide
range of research interests including health
informatics, refugees, chronic diseases and
childhood disorders, primary health care and
workforce issues for specific health sector
groups such as the Pacific workforce.
It is home to the Health Services Assessment
Collaboration Research Lab (HSAC), the Wayne
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Francis Cancer Epidemiology Research Group,
other externally funded projects, as well as a
teaching and research clinic.
Research students share facilities with
academics and researchers, which
fosters collaboration.
Career opportunities
The health sector is one of New Zealand’s
biggest employers with a wide range of clinical
career opportunities. The health workforce also
includes many non-clinical roles, which make up
about one third of the total health workforce.
There are health-related career opportunities
in local and central government, the voluntary
sector, social services, industry and research.
In an increasingly diverse and ageing society,
career opportunities in the health workforce will
continue to expand.
A health sciences specialisation can lead to work
in such areas as health promotion, health and
community, behaviour change, health policy,
administration, information management,
health technology assessment, and research.
For further careers information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
More information
School of Health Sciences
T: +64 3 369 3333
E: educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/education/
qualifications-and-courses/health-sciences
Health research at UC
It is generally assumed that in New Zealand
this area is the prerogative of the two
universities with medical schools. However,
the University of Canterbury is highly
active in this field, with multidisciplinary
research contributions which are of benefit
to the New Zealand health sector and
internationally. Research work is currently
being undertaken in such diverse areas as:
• acute circulatory failure
• stroke rehabilitation
• developing adolescent resilience
• learning disabilities
• breast cancer detection
• post-traumatic stress disorder in children
• air pollution mitigators
• earlier sepsis detection
• health benefits of micronutrients
• 3D scans to mitigate physical disability
• understanding birth weight issues
• and many other topics.
For health-related news visit
www.health.canterbury.ac.nz
For the recent UC Research Report visit
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/
researchreport
UC has a searchable database of
researchers and projects at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark
Postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Graduate Certificate Provides practising coaches and those in the A bachelor’s degree February 6 months
in Sport Coaching sports industry (or those who wish to work or satisfy the Dean of full-time or
GradCertSpC in it) the chance to develop their professional relevant post-secondary up to
coaching skills. study and work experience. 4 years part-
time
Postgraduate Allows health professionals, non-clinical Relevant bachelor’s degree February 6 months
Certificate in members of the health workforce and others or appropriate health and July full-time or up
Health Sciences interested In the health sector a chance professional qualification. to 2 years
PGCertHealSc to examine a range of issues in health part-time
sciences, and where relevant to improve their
professional practice. You complete any
two 30-point courses from the MHealSc
Schedule C.
Postgraduate The PGCertPC develops health practitioners’ Relevant bachelor’s degree February Normally
Certificate in skills in palliative care and introduces or appropriate health completed over
Palliative Care palliative care as a research field. Students gain professional qualification 2 years
PGCertPC the knowledge and understanding needed to as well as relevant part-time
provide a holistic approach to the assessment, professional experience
planning, implementation and evaluation and access to a relevant
of the needs of patients, family and whānau clinical placement.
living with a life-limiting condition.
Postgraduate An ideal qualification for those wanting Relevant bachelor’s degree February 6 months
Certificate in Sport professional development in sport science in sport and/or science and July full-time
Science PGCertSS knowledge and industry expertise. with a B average or better.
Postgraduate A professional qualification, this diploma is Bachelor’s degree in February 2 years full-time
Diploma in designed for students who wish to become Psychology or equivalent
Child and Family registered child and family psychologists with and be enrolled in or
Psychology the New Zealand Psychologists’ Board. Entry is completed an approved
PGDipChFamPsyc limited to 12 places — applications close on master’s or PhD. Also
1 October. requires a pass in
PSYC 206, CFPY 601,
CFPY 602, CFPY 603,
CFPY 604, HLTH 472 and
an approved research
methods course, or
equivalent.
Postgraduate Aimed at people who are currently employed Relevant bachelor’s degree February 1–2 years
Diploma in in, or seeking employment In, a health- or appropriate health and July full-time;
Health Sciences related field, the social services, or local or professional qualification part-time
PGDipHealSc central government. Students complete a with a B average or better. available
programme of advanced, specialised study and
receive their qualification either unendorsed
or endorsed in one of several areas. See the
Subject Areas chart on page 38.
Postgraduate Develop expertise in the sporting industry Relevant bachelor’s degree February 1 year full-time
Diploma in Sport and upskill on sporting knowledge for further in sport and/or science and July
Science PGDipSS career opportunities. with a B average or better.
Master of Arts In Child and Family Psychology — go to See pages 14 (MA) and February See pages 14
MA www.canterbury.ac.nz/education/ 47 (MSc). (MA) and 47
Master of Science qualifications-and-courses/health-sciences/ (MSc)
MSc child-and-family-psychology

Master of The MCouns uses a solution-focused model Relevant bachelor’s February 2–4 years
Counselling of counselling and is the only postgraduate degree with a B average or and July full-time;
MCouns counselling degree in Te Waipounamu, the better and with relevant must be
South Island. Students learn to identify and professional experience completed
use systematic, effective ways to help clients. or suitability to be a within 6 years
Some courses are also available to Health/ counsellor. Limited to 12
Education postgraduate students. places — applications close
1 October.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

Distance learning options

Continued overleaf

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 Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Master of Health In the MHealSc programme students may Relevant bachelor’s degree February Not less than 2
Sciences either follow a general programme, or focus on or appropriate health and July years full-time;
MHealSc a specialisation and receive their qualification professional qualification part-time
endorsed in one of several areas. See the with B average. available;
Subject Areas chart on this page. Involves a Part II only: 1–2
research component. years full-time
Master of Coursework-based version of the MHealSc, Relevant bachelor’s February Not less than 2
Health Sciences allowing students to complete 180 points degree or appropriate and July years full-time;
Professional Practice of courses. Can be awarded unendorsed health qualification with part-time
MHealScProfPr or endorsed in environment and health, a B average or better. available
health behaviour change, health information Requirements may be
management, health and community, nursing waived if the candidate
(see below) and palliative care. can show practical or
professional experience.
Master of This joint initiative between UC and Ara Degree relevant to health February 2 years
Health Sciences Institute of Canterbury allows graduates to sciences or an appropriate
Professional gain two qualifications in just two and a half health or allied
Practice (Nursing)/ years. Students study the MHealScProfPr professional qualification#
Bachelor of Nursing full-time and the BN part-time for two years, of at least 3 years
MHealScProfPr/BN thereafter they are full-time Ara students. equivalent full-time
tertiary study.
Master of Sport This master’s offers sport science research Relevant bachelor’s degree February 1 year full-time
Science insights from experts within and outside in sport and/or science and July
MSS of UC, in areas such as high performance, with a B average or better.
exercise physiology and biomechanics.
Doctor of The PhD comprises advanced research Bachelor’s degree with first Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy presented in a thesis. For more details, see or second-class division 1 start** full-time;
PhD page 11. honours or master’s degree 4.5–6 years
with first or second class part-time*
honours or equivalent.

Subject areas
Grad Cert/
Subject Master’s PhD PG Cert/Dip
Dip
Child and Family Psychology • • •
Complex Educational Needs • •
Counselling •
Deaf and Hard of Hearing • •
Early Intervention • •
Environment and Health▵ • •
Health Behaviour Change▵ • •
Health Information Management ▵
• •
Health Sciences • • •
Health and Community ▵
• •
Learning and Behaviour • •
Nursing ▵
• ‘The difficulties in
Palliative Care •▵ • producing evidence-based
Specialist Teaching • • health policies in most
Sport Coaching • developing countries
Sport Science • • guided my choice for a
▵ Offered as an endorsement to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences, the Master of Health Sciences and the
Master of Health Sciences Professional Practice. These qualifications may be taken with or without endorsement.
degree in public health.’
# Students are normally expected to have some bioscience in their academic background with a B average or better.
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.
** Doctoral studies and master’s study by thesis-only can be started at the beginning of any month. Charles Egwuba
Nigeria
Studying towards a PhD in Health Sciences

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Postgraduate studies in Law

Founded in 1873, the UC international journals including the Journal of

Medical Law and the Media and Arts Law
The general Master of Laws (LLM) offers students
the chance to undertake research papers and a
School of Law has a proud Review. UC is also home to the Canterbury dissertation or a single thesis option. There is also
history of excellence in Law Review and the New Zealand Yearbook of
International Law.
a PhD programme.

teaching, research and Additional benefits at UC

scholarship. It enjoys an Study specialist areas and/or
broaden your research
international reputation
for producing outstanding The School has a particularly strong
reputation in the fields of International
graduates, who benefit Law and Governance and offers a master’s
from being part of a programme in International Law and Politics
(LLM(IntLaw&Pols)). Students also have the
professionally relevant, opportunity to further their studies in areas of
community focused specific expertise offered by the School.
Alongside the specialist taught ILAP programme,
• Postgraduate students are welcomed as an
integral part of the Law School and enjoy the
collegial atmosphere between students and
staff. The Law Students’ Society has over
800 members and is very active, organising
many social events throughout the year.
• The Māori Law Students’ Association,
Te Pūtairiki, provides a supportive
environment for Māori law students.

law school. the School also offers research-focused degrees.

As one of the world’s top 150 law schools°

UC offers a wide range of opportunities for ‘I really enjoyed all the
postgraduate studies. courses that I undertook
Leading teachers and because they gave me more
researchers insights into the complexity
Our exceptional teaching staff are leaders in and applicability of
their respective fields across areas including
International Law, Public Law, European and
international law
Comparative Law as well as the full range of and politics.’
Common Law subjects. They are responsible
for writing many key New Zealand textbooks
and write for international publishers LexisNexis Piseth Duch
Cambodia
and Reuters. Many of our academics are on
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
editorial boards for a number of well-respected Advoacy Director, Cambodia Center for
Human Rights
° QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.

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Postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Graduate Diploma The GradDipCJ allows you to further your study Bachelor’s degree. February 1-2 years
in Criminal Justice with a vocationally oriented qualification in or July full-time;
GradDipCJ Criminal Justice. up to 4 years
part-time
Master of Laws LLM The LLM degree is flexible and offers a wide choice LLB (or equivalent) with February 1–2 years
of topics for specialised research. Students will good grades. or July; or full-time;
develop in-depth expertise through the conduct anytime 2–4 years
of research under the supervision of staff. It may start for part-time
be taken by thesis, or a combination of research thesis-
papers and dissertation. only**
Master of Laws Designed for students who wish to develop LLB (or equivalent) with February 1–2 years
(International specialist knowledge in international law and good grades. or July full-time;
Law and Politics) politics. Students take courses in international 2–4 years
LLM(IntLaw&Pols) law and international politics, plus a dissertation. part-time
The degree prepares students for careers in the
diplomatic service, specialised legal practice,
government, international organisations,
non-governmental organisations and the military.
Doctor of The PhD comprises advanced research presented Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy PhD in a thesis. For more details, see page 11. first or second-class start** full-time;
honours division 1 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree with part-time*
first or second-class
honours division 1
or equivalent.

Higher knowledge/independent research Professional development Scholarships available — see page 60 Part-time study options

Research Postgraduate study can lead to careers In the

The School of Law has two research
clusters — the Centre for Commercial Law
and the International and Comparative
Law Group — both of which welcome
postgraduate involvement.
The School has strong international links and
students are encouraged and supported in
developing their international research profile.
Postgraduate research students may apply to the
staff research fund to finance these activities.
In addition to UC scholarship opportunities,
one university PhD Scholarship is reserved for
study in the School of Law. Interested students
are encouraged to contact the School to discuss
supervision before making a formal application.
Library staff offer postgraduate students
specialist training in legal research methods.
legal profession, the public sector and
non-governmental organisations among
many other career paths. In addition,
postgraduate study in Law offers the possibility
of a career in academic teaching and research.
Our alumni include leading academics and
policy makers in New Zealand and abroad.
GradDipCJ graduates will be equipped for a
career in the criminal justice fields, in particular
roles within the Police, Ministry of Justice
and Department of Corrections. The graduate
diploma is also relevant for work in other areas
of government including prisons, probation and
parole; criminal justice policy, forensics, public
and private investigation and security; and
social work.
For further career information, please go to ‘The problem in
international law is always
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Career opportunities More information “how to enforce the rules”.

Postgraduate study allows you to develop School of Law By incorporating fair
trading rules into the
in-depth expertise in particular fields of legal T: +64 3 369 3888
specialisation, broaden your knowledge in a E: law-enquiries@canterbury.ac.nz
range of legal subjects including some not taken
at undergraduate level, and combine law study
www.laws.canterbury.ac.nz framework of the World
with related disciplines. Trade Organisation, they
can be enforced.’
Dr Chris Riffel
Senior Lecturer, School of Law
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval,
due December 2017. Author of Protection against Unfair Competition
** Doctorate and master's by thesis-only studies can be in the WTO TRIPS Agreement as part of a
started at the beginning of any month. prestigious international series on international
economic law

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Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Music
Students at UC’s
School of Music have a
vibrant, welcoming and
stimulating environment
in which to study
and perform.
Today we are surrounded by sound and music
through the mediums of television, radio,
smart phones, tablets, computers, cinema and
concerts. Music plays many different roles in
advertising, education, culture, tourism and
events and permeates peoples’ social lives,
ensuring there is strong demand for first-class
musicians, producers and technicians.
School of Music staff are nationally and
internationally respected composers, researchers,
recording artists, musicologists and performers.
Performance tutors and lecturers are leading
practitioners in their fields.
UC’s Music students, across all levels, take
part in a large number of concerts and recitals,
seminars and workshops, master classes
and demonstrations, as a key part of their
university experience. Many of our performance
postgraduates are also well-established in
professional careers in New Zealand and
throughout the world and many have won
national competitions and awards.
Equipment and facilities
The School of Music and the wider university
are well-equipped with facilities for music. The
Central Library and School of Music resource
centre contain an extensive collection of scores,
books and recordings, including some resources
not found anywhere else in the country.
Sophisticated digital environments are provided
through specialist software and
state-of-the-art computers for the
transformation and manipulation of sound.
Other music facilities include top-quality pianos
and string instruments, practice rooms, a
chamber organ and Balinese gamelan.
New music premises in the
central city
From 2017, UC’s music students will undertake
lessons and conduct music performances in
the restored Chemistry building in the Arts
Centre, situated in central Christchurch. The
university’s use of this historic space will
increase performance music occasions and
collaborations, and provide opportunities for
music students to interact with the city’s local
and international arts scene as well as engage
with the community.
Students have the opportunity to participate in
Christchurch’s many amateur and professional
groups whether in opera, theatre, orchestral
music, choral and instrumental. A number of
orchestral students perform regularly with the
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.
Research
The School of Music’s research activities
range broadly across the disciplines of
musicology, ethnomusicology, composition
and performance. Areas of expertise include
performance (voice, piano, organ and most
orchestral instruments), composition, music
history and musicology, ethnomusicology, ‘I want to promote
musicianship skills and conducting.
overseas how music is so
Career opportunities important, beneficial and
Music graduates move on to a variety of essential to human life
vocations. Even graduates who have not majored
in Music have found that the inclusion of some and the impact it has in
Music in their degrees has been useful for their
future employment, especially in education.
therapeutic situations.’
Graduates of Music are found in a wide range of Grace Millar
occupations including positions in orchestras, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu
opera houses, conservatories, universities, Bachelor of Music in Performance
schools and other education contexts. They Studying towards a Bachelor of Music
are prominent in areas of musical leadership with Honours
with community groups such as choirs and Music Specialist, The Champion Centre,
Burwood Hospital
orchestras. Graduates also work in fields such
as journalism, television and radio (planning as
well as production), publishing, and in technical
areas including recording.
More information
People with musical talents are in demand in
the hi-tech areas of computer instruments School of Music
T: +64 3 369 4036
and music technology, and are becoming
increasingly sought after by various festival E: music@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts/music
organisers and arts organisations.
For further career information, please go to
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Graduate and postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Bachelor of Arts See Arts page 14. BA or any bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
with Honours degree plus relevant or July up to 2 years
BA(Hons) graduate diploma. part-time
Bachelor of Music For graduates of the MusB (or equivalent) with MusB; entry into February 1 year full-time;
with Honours good grades who wish to extend themselves. Performance is limited Part-time
MusB(Hons) May be taken in: Composition or Performance. and applications for study by
auditions close on application only
15 September of the
preceding year.
Graduate Diploma See Arts page 14. Any bachelor’s degree. February 1 year full-time;
in Arts GradDipArts or July up to 5 years
part-time

Postgraduate See Arts page 14. BA or an equivalent February 6 months

Certificate in Arts degree with grades to a or July full-time or
PGCertArts specified level. 12 months
part-time
Postgraduate See Arts page 14. BA or an equivalent February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Arts degree with grades to a or July up to 2 years
PGDipArts specified level. part-time

Master of Arts See Arts page 14. BA(Hons) or MusB(Hons). February Part I: 1 year
MA or July. full-time to
Anytime 2 years
start** part-time;
for Part Part II: 1–2 years
II (thesis full-time; 4
only) years part-time
Master of Music Follows the MusB(Hons) and may be taken in MusB(Hons) or February 1 year full-time;
MMus composition or performance to an advanced equivalent, with or July 2 years
technical level. Students intending to enrol good grades. Evidence of part-time
should choose courses carefully to ensure composition quality
prerequisites have been met. is required.
Entry to the Performance
option is limited and
applications for audition
close on 15 September
of the preceding year.
Subject to approval
by the Programme
Coordinator.
Doctor of Musical The DMA is aimed at those wishing to undertake Bachelor’s degree in Anytime 3 years
Arts advanced research in music composition or Music with start** full-time; 4–7
DMA performance. It comprises scholarly research first or second-class years part-time
(thesis) and performance practice (public division 1 honours or
music performance or the presentation of master’s degree in
compositions). Normally requires an audition, Music with distinction
interview and/or submission of previous or merit (or equivalent).
academic work and recommendation from the
School of Music.
Doctor of The PhD comprises advanced research presented Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy PhD in a thesis. For more details, see page 11. first or second-class start** full-time;
division 1 honours or 4.5–6 years
master’s degree with part-time*
first or second-class
division 1 honours
or equivalent.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.

** Doctoral and master's by thesis-only studies can be started at the beginning of any month.

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Graduate and postgraduate
studies in Science
UC scientists are involved
in ground-breaking work.
They have discovered a
new plant species, halved
the rate of pneumonia
in stroke patients, and
helped fight mosquito-
borne diseases
in Tonga.
UC is ranked in the top 200 universities in the
world for Computer Science, Earth Sciences,
Environmental Science, Geography, Psychology,
and Statistics.°
For research, UC is ranked first in New Zealand
for molecular, cellular and whole organism
biology and in the top two universities in the
country for its research in agriculture and
applied biological sciences, computer science,
and ecology, evolution and behaviour.▵
Expert UC staff are joined by visiting
international authorities every year, through the
Erskine programme. Specialists from all over
the world come to UC to teach and collaborate,
providing unparalleled access to expertise.
Science facilities at UC are world-class and will
be enhanced by the new $216 million Rutherford
Regional Science and Innovation Centre (RRSIC).
The first building will open in 2017 and includes
specialist teaching and research laboratories
for physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology,
geography and biological sciences.
The field stations — from Cass in the west to
Antarctica in the south — are unique in
New Zealand. See page 48 for more details.
Featured qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial
Science and Technology* PGCertGST
This new postgraduate certificate focuses on
industry-relevant learning to develop graduates
with geospatial skills and networks. Students
can also go on to professional master’s degrees
in Geospatial Science and Technology and other
related subjects.
Why study a PGCertGST at UC?
• Enhanced employment prospects addressing
the current geospatial skills shortage in
New Zealand.
• Students can engage with local organisations
with geospatial needs through an internship
project course.
• The programme can be completed in one year,
and has a part-time option for those wanting
to gain professional development towards
leadership roles.
Master of Bicultural Co-governance of
Natural Resources* MBCNR
More global importance is being recognised
towards indigenous and minority rights
for natural resource use. This new master’s
programme provides a background around these
complex cultural and political issues present
° QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2017.
▵ The latest Tertiary Education Commission Performance-
Based Research Fund Assessment, 2012.
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval,
due December 2017.
in a large variety of international industries
and government.
Why study a MBCNR at UC?
• The only programme of its kind in
New Zealand incorporating environmental
management with bicultural law.
• Students can tailor their master’s study
towards a focus on New Zealand, the Pacific,
or environmental law and policies.
• Course content draws on UC’s international
connections, including within government
bodies in New Zealand and the Pacific.
Master of Disaster, Risk and Resilience
MDRR
While you can’t usually predict the next
disruption or tragedy, you can manage responses
to these scenarios by identifying and managing
risks in advance. This degree addresses this and
identifies how to build the qualities of resilience
and preparedness in citizens and leaders.
Why study an MDRR at UC?
• This master’s is collaboratively taught by
experts from Lincoln University and UC,
leveraging both universities’ expertise.
• Gain an understanding of disaster
causes, disaster reduction strategies, risk
communication and risk reduction strategies,
and resilience-building methodologies.
• Equips graduates for professional career
paths in environmental management and
consulting, disaster reduction, hazard
management, as well as local and
regional government.
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Subject areas
Subject Honours Master’s PhD PG Cert/Dip Grad Cert/Dip
Antarctic Studies • • •
Applied Data Science • •
Applied Psychology • •
Astronomy • • • • •
Audiology • •
Bicultural Co-governance of Natural Resources •*

Biochemistry • • • • •
Biological Sciences • • • • •
Biotechnology • • • •
Cellular and Molecular Biology • • • •
Chemistry • • • • •
Child and Family Psychology • •
Clinical Psychology •
Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences • • •
Computer Science • • • • •
Disaster, Risk and Resilience • • • •
Ecology • • • •
Economics and Mathematics •
Engineering Geology • • •
Environmental Science • • • •
Evolutionary Biology †
• • • •
Finance • •
Finance and Mathematics •
Finance and Statistics •
Financial Engineering • •

Forestry •
Geographic Information Science • •
Geography • • • • •
Geospatial Science and Technology/ Spatial Analysis for
•* •*
Public Health
Geology • • • • •
Health Sciences • • •
Information Systems •
Linguistics • • •
Management Science †
• •
Mathematics • • • • •
Mathematics and Philosophy • •
Mathematics and Statistics •
Mathematical Physics • •
Medical Physics • • • •
Medical Physics (Clinical) • •

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Subject areas continued
Subject Honours Master’s PhD PG Cert/Dip Grad Cert/Dip
Microbiology • • • •
Philosophy • • • •
Physics • • • • •
Plant Biology †
• • • •
Psychology • • • • •
Science Education •
Speech and Language Pathology • •
Speech and Language Sciences • •
Statistics • • • • •
Urban Resilience and Renewal •
Water Resource Management • • •
Zoology †
• • • •

†
Not open for new enrolments in 2018.
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.

Photo: Dr Malcolm Campbell (Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography) monitoring air quality on the Port Hills.

‘Some of the skills that I learnt at UC include

undertaking communication, field and laboratory
skills to analyse the big geologic picture to figure out
what is going on. I like how the methods and
techniques taught in the courses are transferable to the
professional world. UC have an excellent postgraduate
programme, there was no need to look further afield.’
Stefan Cook
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Professional Master of Engineering Geology
Engineering Geologist, Tonkin + Taylor

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Graduate and postgraduate programmes
Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Bachelor of Science The BSc(Hons) degree comprises one full-time BSc with a high level February 1 year full-time;
with Honours year of coursework that includes a research of attainment in and July# 2 years
BSc(Hons) component. See the subject chart on appropriate subjects. part-time
pages 44–45.
Graduate Diploma This diploma offers people who already hold a Any bachelor’s degree. February 1 year full-time;
in Science degree the opportunity to study science Acceptance will and July# 2+ years
GradDipSc in-depth. It is designed to provide a qualification depend on the part-time
for graduates seeking to qualify for other standard and relevance
postgraduate qualifications In science or to of previous studies.
extend or upgrade their existing qualification/s.
Postgraduate Students examine major scientific and Any bachelor’s degree. February 14 weeks
Certificate in environmental themes as well as contemporary full-time
Antarctic Studies issues facing Antarctica. It includes fieldwork
PGCertAntaStud in Antarctica.
Postgraduate The PGCertGST will equip current and future Undergraduate degree February 8 months
Certificate in geospatial professionals with the advanced (minimum of a B full-time;
Geospatial Science skills required for geospatial leadership roles in average), or recognised 2–4 years
and Technology* government, industry and research. professional discipline- part-time
PGCertGST specific experience.

Postgraduate Designed to accommodate students from a range B+ average in February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Applied of backgrounds who want to enhance or build relevant 300-level 2 years
Data Science their data science capabilities and combine these undergraduate courses. part-time
PGDipADS with the skills and knowledge they bring from
their previous studies.

Postgraduate Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology. MA, MSc or PhD February 2 years of
Diploma in Clinical Selection for the course is competitive: a in Psychology or coursework and
Psychology maximum of 12 people are selected each year. BA(Hons) or BSc(Hons) at least 1 year
PGDipClinPsyc in Psychology and be of practical
enrolled in a PhD. work experience
Postgraduate Graduates will have advanced knowledge in Relevant bachelor’s February 1–2 years
Diploma in the field, with the ability to plan, execute and degree. Applications full-time;
Geographic present the findings of applied GIS projects. They close on 1 February. up to 4 years
Information Science will be qualified to work as GIS professionals in part-time
PGDipGIS government and industry.
Postgraduate The new PGDipGST will equip current and future Undergraduate degree February 8–12 months
Diploma in geospatial professionals with the advanced (minimum of a B full-time;
Geospatial Science skills required for geospatial leadership roles in average), or recognised 2–4 years
and Technology* government, industry and research. professional discipline- part-time
PGDipGST specific experience.
Postgraduate Candidates must have completed a BSc degree. BSc or other bachelor’s February 1 year
Diploma in Science The precise prerequisites vary for each subject, degree and approved and July#
PGDipSc but are normally good grades in 300-level undergraduate
courses. Courses are selected from a range of science courses.
subject options — see pages 44–45 for a list.
Postgraduate Prepares graduates for a professional career in Relevant bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in water resource management and development degree. and July 2 years
Water Resource of innovative and effective methods for the part-time
Management sustainable management of this critical resource
PGDipWaterRM in New Zealand and internationally.
Master of Antarctic This refreshed master's degree provides a PGCertAntaStud or November 1 year full-time;
Studies one-year, fast-track qualification. Combining evidence of ability to 2 years
MASt fieldwork in Antarctica over summer, additional complete advanced part-time
coursework and an Antarctic-related research level academic study
dissertation, students gain a 360-degree view of (normally a B average
Antarctic issues. Ideal for careers requiring a solid in 400-level, or
background in Antarctic science or policy. equivalent, courses).

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

†
Not open for new enrolments in 2018. * Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.
** Doctoral studies and master’s study by thesis-only can be started at the beginning of any month. # Some subjects allow a July start, please contact the Department for clarification.

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 Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Master of Applied This master’s caters for students who wish to A university February 1 year full-time;
Data Science build their data science capabilities and combine undergraduate degree, and July 2 years
MADS these with the skills and knowledge acquired B average in relevant part-time
from previous studies. This combination can add undergraduate
to employability and career prospects. 300-level courses.
Master of Bicultural The new MBCNR gives students from a broad Undergraduate degree February 12 months
Co-governance of range of backgrounds the knowledge and skills to (minimum of a B full-time;
Natural Resources* engage with and lead co-governance fora, build average), or recognised 2–4 years
MBCNR governance relationships, and develop holistic professional discipline- part-time
solutions to issues posed by indigenous and non- specific experience.
indigenous governance bodies. Graduates could
go on to careers in regional councils, government
policy, NGO leadership, consultancy and in areas
such as law and finance.
Master of Disaster, See description on page 43. A relevant university February 1 year full-time;
Risk and Resilience degree, normally with a 2 years
MDRR B+ average or higher in part-time
the final year.

Master of Financial Cross-disciplinary and highly technical training Any bachelor’s degree February 1 year full-time;
Engineering of postgraduates for a career as a quantitative normally with a B+ 2 years
MFEng analyst in the global finance industry. Focuses average (including some part-time
on developing and designing financial products, Statistics, Mathematics
markets and investment strategies as well as and Finance courses
developing regulatory frameworks. or completion of a
qualifying course).
Master of The MGIS is the only degree of its kind in PGDipGIS or equivalent February 2 years
Geographic New Zealand. It provides an interdisciplinary or relevant bachelor’s full-time; up to
Information Science approach to GIS, including taught courses and degree and have 4 years
MGIS the ability to carry out research and an applied completed two part-time;
project. Graduates will be qualified to work as undergraduate courses Part II (thesis-
GIS professionals in research, government and in GIS or have relevant only): 1–2 years
industry. Applications close on 1 February. work experience. full-time;
2–4 years
part-time
Master of Spatial The Master of Spatial Analysis for Public Health Some basic prior February 12 months
Analysis for Public will provide students with the skills, knowledge experience/training in full-time;
Health* and competencies to undertake spatial analysis Statistics, programming 2–4 years
MSAPH roles within a wide range of health organisations, (eg, R or Python) and part-time
and will provide a solid foundation for developing GIS is required to enter
further and moving into senior spatial analysis this programme.
roles within New Zealand and internationally.
Master of Science The MSc normally consists of coursework and a BSc, BSc(Hons), PGDipSc, February 2 years
MSc thesis. Honours may be awarded. Students who PGDipEngGeol, or any and July# full-time; up to
have qualified for the equivalent of a BSc(Hons) bachelor’s degree or anytime 4 years
or PGDipSc with appropriate grades in the subject and a qualifying start** part-time;
may be admitted to the MSc by thesis-only in programme. Child and Part II (thesis-
that subject. See the Subject Areas chart on Family Psychology only): 1–2 years
pages 44–45. has other criteria (see full-time;
www.canterbury.ac.nz/ 2–4 years
education). part-time
Master of Urban This master’s has a unique focus on how Relevant bachelor’s February 1 year full-time;
Resilience and communities respond to challenges that cities degree eg, Geography, 2 years
Renewal are facing around the world. Students will engage Environmental Science, part-time
MURR with community groups and local government Sociology (normally a
through coursework and a research project. B grade average required
at 300-level).
Master of This degree will help graduates to develop PGDipWaterRM February 2 years
Water Resource innovative and effective methods for the or relevant and July full-time; up to
Management sustainable management of this critical resource bachelor’s degree. 4 years
MWaterRM in New Zealand and internationally. The second part-time;
year research thesis involves external stakeholder Part II (thesis-
support providing experience in the sector. only): 1 year
full-time or
2 years
part-time

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 Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Start date Duration
features
Professional Master The only programme of its kind in Australasia BSc in Geology or Earth February 1 year
of Engineering where students will focus on applying geological Sciences or BE(Hons) in
Geology expertise to engineering projects. Civil Engineering.
PMEG

Professional Master This new taught master’s degree will equip Undergraduate degree February 12 months
of Geospatial current and future geospatial professionals (minimum of B average), full-time;
Science and with the advanced skills required for geospatial or at least 3 years’ 2–4 years
Technology* leadership roles in government, industry professional experience. part-time
PMGST and research.
Doctor of The PhD comprises advanced research presented Bachelor’s degree Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy in a thesis. For more details, see page 11. or master’s degree with start** full-time;
PhD first or second-class 4.5–6 years
division 1 honours part-time*
or equivalent.

Research 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, detecting potentially dangerous
microsleeps in workers, producing cutting-edge
speech perception technology, understanding
the health benefits of micronutrients, as well as
identifying air pollution mitigators.
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
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 is home to a large number of research
centres and institutes (see pages 6–7) including
many focusing on Science.
For more information on research and
innovation at UC go to
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz

‘I love teaching and projects are funded from both within

New Zealand and internationally. Career opportunities
volcanoes, and I am As well as having general and specialised subject
Study in a unique
convinced that learning natural environment
knowledge, Science graduates are experts in

about rocks is fun! I know

UC offers research opportunities in the field that
that the undergraduate no other New Zealand university can match. Our
field stations are unique in New Zealand; you
and graduate students that
could study the alpine environment and ecology
I have helped educate are at Cass in north Canterbury or explore the
diverse geological landscapes at Westport.
becoming ambassadors for
New Zealand and earth ‘Best stargazing site on Earth’
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.
Postgraduate study in Science is an opportunity

sciences, and will promote

UC students and staff can use the Mount John to obtain specialist knowledge in a particular
Observatory, near Tekapo. It is set within the topic leading to further advancement. Access
New Zealand’s reputation Aoraki-Mackenzie Dark-Sky Reserve, the biggest to UC’s centres of research and innovation,

for science education.’

Associate Professor Ben Kennedy
Department of Geological Sciences
2017 UC Teaching Award
Recipient of the 2017 Sustained Excellence Award
from Ako Aotearoa National Centre for Tertiary
Teaching Excellence
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.
as well as UC’s unique field stations, enable
postgraduate students to conduct inspiring
research in Science and get a taste for the sort
of employment prospects they can pursue
after study.
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

More information
* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due
December 2017. College of Science | Te Rangai Pūtaiao
** Doctoral studies and master’s study by thesis-only can T: +64 3 369 4180
be started at the beginning of any month. E: collegeofscience@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/science
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Postgraduate studies
in Social Work
The Social Work programme
at UC is one of New Zealand’s
longest established Social
Work programmes and offers
qualifications which are
internationally recognised.
The range of programmes and flexible study
options allow graduates already employed
as social workers, or those wishing to gain a
first professional Social Work qualification,
to undertake further studies. Postgraduates
acquire skills which enable them to provide
leadership in social work practice, policy
development, research, education and training,
and management.
Staff remain involved in their particular areas
of practice. Postgraduate students benefit from
the programme’s commitment to interactive
teaching styles as well as access to dedicated
computer facilities and office space.
Research
The programme has developed strong links
between research, teaching and practice and
enjoys close relations with social work agencies
in the community. Research interests cover
a wide range of social work issues including
interpersonal violence, indigenous cross cultural
theory and practice, policy and practice on
ageing, community development, social policy,
and clinical social work.
Career opportunities Social Work graduates are highly sought after
Social workers are employed in both the public
internationally, especially in the UK and Australia.
and private sectors, providing direct services For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
to children, families, the aged, people who
have committed offences, and people with
disabilities, and indirect services in social sector
planning, policy development, and research. More information
Graduates work in a wide variety of jobs, Social Work programme
including as community development workers, T: +64 3 369 4352
therapists, youth workers, field workers, E: admin@sowk.canterbury.ac.nz
counsellors, case managers, probation www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts/social-work
officers, iwi social workers, hospital social
workers, service coordinators, policy analysts
and researchers.
‘The Social Work lecturers
are leaders in the field,
which presents great
opportunities to learn
beyond what’s in a
textbook. You will find
your study life-changing.’
Olivia LaMontagne
Master of Social Work (Applied)
Community Relations Advisor, Presbyterian
Support Upper South Island
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Postgraduate programmes
Start Other
Qualification Ideal for Description Requires Duration
date features
Bachelor of Arts Enables students who have already completed a BSW or Postgraduate February 1 year full-time;
with Honours first professional qualification to enhance their Diploma in Social Work or July up to 2 years
in Social Work practice opportunities and to pursue topics that or equivalent. part-time
BA(Hons) are of specific professional and academic interest
to them.
Postgraduate See Arts page 14. BA or an equivalent February 6 months
Certificate in Arts degree with grades to a or July full-time or
PGCertArts specified level. 12 months
part-time
Postgraduate See Arts page 14. BA or an equivalent February 1 year full-time;
Diploma in Arts degree with grades to a or July up to 2 years
PGDipArts specified level. part-time

Master of Social Students with an approved social science Any bachelor’s degree February 2 years
Work (Applied) degree can complete a recognised professional with a B average in or July full-time;
MSW(App) qualification over two years. The programmes 300-level courses up to 6 years
can be completed on a part-time basis, which and courses in social part-time
offers some flexibility to those with family or research and human
employment commitments. development or relevant
practice experience or
qualifying programme.
Limited entry,
applications due
30 September.
Master of Social Aimed at practitioners with specialist practice, BSW with first or second- Anytime 1 year
Work (by thesis) supervisory, management, or policy analysis and class division 1 honours start** full-time;
MSW development responsibilities. The programme of or Graduate Diploma up to 3 years
study and research can be designed to meet each in Social Work (if part-time
candidate’s professional needs and interests. conferred before 2009)
Students must complete a thesis. or Postgraduate Diploma
in Social Work with B+
average or equivalent
and BA(Hons).
Doctor of The PhD comprises advanced research presented Bachelor’s degree with Anytime 3–4 years
Philosophy in a thesis. For more details of PhD study, see first or second-class start** full-time;
PhD page 11. division 1 honours 4.5–6 years
or master’s degree with part-time*
first or second-class
division 1 honours
or equivalent.

Higher knowledge/independent research Fast-track to a new career Professional development Career change opportunity

Scholarships available — see page 60 Multiple subjects to choose from No background in subject required Part-time study options

* Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due December 2017.

** Doctoral studies can be started at the beginning of any month.

‘There is a real cultural emphasis in the book; we have

chapters on issues relating to Māori, Pasifika and
migrants. We also wanted cultures relating to sexuality
and economic status to have a voice too.’

Associate Professor Jane Maidment

Department of Social Work
Co-edited Social Policy for Social Work and Human Services in Aotearoa New Zealand investigating
political ideologies influencing policy making
Specialises in research on field education, craft and wellbeing, agency and adult education,
and social work practice

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Lifestyle and support
The Christchurch lifestyle
Ōtautahi Christchurch is
Aotearoa New Zealand’s
second largest city and
offers a huge range of
recreational activities.
In the middle of Te Waipounamu the South
Island, and located in the province of Canterbury,
Christchurch is both a destination for, and a
gateway to, all the fun and adventure the region
has to offer.
Vibrant entertainment options
Ōtautahi Christchurch is ideal for those who
enjoy a variety of things to do — from art
exhibitions and cultural celebrations to sporting
events and music festivals.
There are over 900 restaurants, cafés and bars to
enjoy, and the UC campus is just minutes away
from a number of these.
As part of the city’s ever-changing development,
entertainment districts have become
established, such as:
• Victoria Street, featuring Boo Radley’s,
Mexicano’s, the Dirty Land, the Carlton,
and Revival
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• historic Addington, the site of the Addington
Coffee Co-op, as well as the Court Theatre,
Horncastle Arena, AMI Stadium and Tower
Junction shopping centre
• central city with C1 Espresso, Alice
Cinematheque, Vespa Bar, Winnie Bagoes,
Baretta, Engineers Bar, the Re:Start Mall and
Strange’s Lane precinct all offering exciting
dining and entertainment options
• Riccarton Westfield Mall (the largest shopping
mall in the South Island) and Bush Inn
shopping centres are popular for food
and entertainment.
Unbeatable outdoor lifestyle
Christchurch is a recreational hub with over
1,000 parks and gardens. Hagley Park, located
near the heart of central Christchurch, is the
largest open space in the city. The park has
Botanical Gardens, public sports fields, tennis
courts and even a public golf course.
Christchurch's location on the coast makes it a
perfect recreational hub — pristine swimming
and surfing beaches are close by and the Port
Hills are popular for mountain biking, walking
and rock climbing. There are over
22 mountain bike tracks and the new
Christchurch Adventure Park will open up
120 kilometres of trails. It will be the world’s
first, lift accessed, all-season mountain
biking operation.
The city is close to Akaroa, New Zealand’s
original French settlement, the seaside town of
Kaikōura, and the thermal hot pools of Hanmer
Springs. Skiing and snowboarding can be
enjoyed at nine ski fields within a two hour drive
of the city, in the majestic Southern Alps.
Getting around
For information on all the different options for
getting to/from UC and around the city go to
www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/transport
Cycling is a cheap and convenient way to
travel and is helped in Christchurch by the
temperate climate, the flat terrain, and the many
designated cycle paths. On-campus facilities
include secure bike stands, lockers, showers,
bikes for hire, and free basic bike checks.
There are buses running every few minutes from
bus stops beside campus. For bus route and
timetable information go to
www.metroinfo.co.nz
More information
www.christchurchnz.com
www.neatplaces.co.nz
www.bethere.co.nz
Live in a residential
community
UC has accommodation
options to support success
in your studies.
Apartments and houses
All our accommodation options offer safe and
supportive learning environments with most
just a few minutes’ walk from campus facilities.
Apartments and houses are self-catered, fully
furnished including equipped kitchens, and all
have access to wireless internet.
Note that accommodation is very limited
on campus for couples and families so start
exploring your options early.
Dovedale
A brand-new set of 16 two-storey townhouses
will be available for postgraduate students in
early 2018. Thermally insulated with energy
efficient appliances, these townhouses will offer
warm and modern facilities in shared
five-bedroom units, including accessible
rooms and facilities, ensuite rooms (own
bathroom) and a number of self-contained
units for couples.
Ilam Apartments and Sonoda
Christchurch Campus
Suitable for individual students of all ages
and at all levels of study, the apartments
offer a variety of 2–6 bedroom options
with shared kitchen/living, bathroom, and
laundry facilities.
Students have the flexibility to choose rooms
through a self-room selection process.
50-week contracts continue through term
and semester breaks.
International students are guaranteed an offer
of place for applications received by 1 December
for the full academic year.*
Waimairi Village
Waimairi Village offers a residential community
on campus of 15 four bedroom houses offering
single and double rooms with shared
kitchen/living, bathroom, and laundry facilities.
Limited couples rooms are available.
Residential Assistants provide support and
organise social events.
* Conditions apply — for details see ‘Accommodation
for International Students’ on the Accommodation
Services website.
** Source: www.tenancy.govt.nz for bonds received
1 February–31 July 2017. Refer also to www.tenancy.govt.nz/
starting-a-tenancy/new-to-tenancy/renting-and-you
How to apply
Applications open 1 August and are due
30 September for a February start, or 1 May
for a July start. Preference is given to students
studying for the full academic year. Single
semester applications will be considered if
places are available.
Contact Accommodation Services if you are
arriving outside standard semester dates
(February–June or July–November).
A completed and returned contract and deposit
is required to confirm your room. Information
about the application process, fees and
contract lengths are on the Accommodation
Services website — see 'Accommodation for
Postgraduate Students’.
Graduate House
Graduate House is located on the edge of
Homestay (private board)
campus, offering a community environment
specifically for postgraduate students. Homestays are available for individual students
Residential Assistants provide support and throughout Christchurch in a variety of homes.
organise social events. Single and couples rooms The weekly fee of $260 provides you with a fully
are fully furnished, with shared bathrooms (some furnished room, three meals per day, bathroom
with own bathroom), kitchen/living and laundry and laundry facilities, and power and local
facilities. Contracts are for a minimum of phone calls (toll calls and internet may be extra
16 weeks with flexible start dates. depending on usage). There is also a
Please refer to the Accommodation Services
one-off placement fee of $330. For further
information see 'Homestay and Private Board' on
website for how to apply.
the Accommodation Services website.
Students with disabilities
2018
UC is committed to assisting students with Accommodation Guide
disabilities. Most options have rooms suitable
for students with wheelchairs and facilities
modified to assist the needs of students with Accommodation
physical disabilities. Some are able to accept
students with guide dogs. You should outline
your requirements in your application form to
ensure these requirements are considered.
Private renting
Rent for a single room in a house or flat in the
University area of Ilam, with shared bathroom
and kitchen facilities, starts from $150 per week
plus shared expenses eg, power/internet. Median
rent for a 2-bedroom house is $360 per week —
set up costs include up to four weeks’ rent as More information
bond, 1–2 weeks’ rent in advance and a letting
UC Accommodation Services
fee of one week’s rent plus 15% GST as well as set
T: +64 3 369 3569
up costs for power/internet.**
E: accommodation@canterbury.ac.nz
You must book temporary accommodation on www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/
arrival and not sign for a room or property until accommodation
you have viewed it personally. See the 2018 UC Accommodation Guide
For resources to search for temporary www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/
accommodation, a room or house to rent, see accom_guide.shtml
‘Private Rental’ on the Accommodation
Services website. www.canterbury.ac.nz 53
Get all the support you need
to succeed
UC is committed to
helping you succeed in
your studies by
providing you with
a wide range of support
services throughout
your time here.
Find your way at Orientation
The UC Orientation Day (16 February 2018) is
a great way to settle into university life and
find out about the many services available.
Tailored orientations for postgraduate thesis
and dissertation students are held monthly
throughout the year. Sessions include
information about:
• learning resources
• support resources
• regulations and policies
• events, clubs and social opportunities.
For the schedule of sessions and to register,
visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/
campus-tours-and-future-student-events
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International students
Specific welcomes for international students
run in February and July. See details at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/
international-welcome
Your students’ associations
UCSA
The University of Canterbury Students’
Association (UCSA) is here to provide support,
information, events and above all, a student
experience like no other. One of the best ways
they do this is by connecting you with over
140 clubs on campus (covering almost every
sporting, academic, cultural, political and social
interest imaginable).
The UCSA represents students on university
committees and provides advocacy/
support on anything from academic issues
to accommodation, financial hardship,
childcare or external issues. Their postgraduate
representative is a great point of contact too.
On campus, the UCSA owns and operates bars,
cafés and common rooms.
www.ucsa.org.nz
UC PGSA
The University of Canterbury Postgraduate
Students’ Association (PGSA) is the only
UCSA-affiliated club run ‘by postgrads
for postgrads’, to assist and improve the
postgraduate experience. The club provides
a voice and social support for all
postgraduate students.
UC PGSA organises social events to encourage
professional and social interaction with a
wide variety of interdisciplinary postgraduate
members, supervisors, academics and future
employers. It also provides opportunities
for peer guidance, support, advocacy,
communication and networking.
UC PGSA supports the Postgraduate Office’s
academic and professional development
seminars and lectures. Social events run by UC
PGSA include meet-ups, quiz nights, trips away
and an annual postgraduate ball.
The club’s executive committee includes a range
of domestic and international postgraduates
and they have liaisons and advocates for
postgraduates across UC, all of whom work
hard to raise and maintain the unique status of
postgraduates at UC.
www.ucpgsa.org
Need childcare?
Both UC and the UCSA run early learning centres
to support students with families.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/earlychildhood
www.ucsa.org.nz/student-support/
early-learning-centre
Pair up for peer support
The Mentoring programme can pair you with a
student mentor who will help you adjust to life
on campus and provide friendly support. There
is also a particular mentoring scheme for PhD
students at UC. Your mentor will help you with
any questions you might have about starting
out on a PhD and settling into life at UC.
Students who are familiar with UC and would
like to be a mentor themselves are encouraged
to get in touch. Being a mentor provides you
with opportunities for voluntary and paid work.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/student-support/
mentoring
Postgraduate events, seminars
and lectures
It’s a good idea to check the UC events website
as well as college, school and departmental
websites for relevant or helpful lectures and
seminars throughout the year.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/events
The Dean of Postgraduate Research also
sends out a regular email to all thesis students
with details of upcoming workshops
and seminars.
Your support team
Our friendly, professional Student Care Advisors
are here to help you settle in and gain a sense
of belonging in the UC community. We will act
as your support team throughout your studies
and help you to take advantage of the many
resources and opportunities available to make
your time at UC the best it can be.
You may have a particular question or concern
and we can talk with you about your situation,
help you to figure out your options, and work
out the best way forward.
Our trained staff can help any student, no
matter their background, providing free,
one-to-one confidential support where you
can discuss anything that you need to help you
through university and life (eg, working with a
supervisor, connecting with other postgraduate
students, accessing study/research resources).
E: studentcare@canterbury.ac.nz
T: +64 3 369 3388
Specialised learning resources
If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental
illness, medical condition, temporary disability
or other condition that might 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. The DRS offers
specialised resources including:
• practical support such as notetaking,
coordinating sign-language interpretation,
laboratory or research assistance, word
processing, library assistance, loan devices
to help in recording lectures, permits for
accessible parking
• special arrangements for exams
• resource rooms
• information in alternative formats for
people with print disabilities and
sensory impairments
• accessibility on campus
• support and advocacy
• assistive technology such as screen
readers, magnification and speech
recognition software.
If you don’t know if the difficulties you
experience with studying would qualify you to
get this type of support, just ask. To register
you will need to complete a form and provide
relevant medical information.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/disability
Stay healthy and fit
Staying active and well is a big part of success
and enjoyment at university.
UC RecCentre
The UC RecCentre 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 simply get
moving in the cardio and weight training areas
(some programmes/hires incur extra charges).
For more information and to sign up go to
www.reccentre.canterbury.ac.nz
Health Centre
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
Develop your academic skills
The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a free
advisory service and resource hub that focuses
on writing and study strategies to maximise
student achievement at all levels — from
first-year through to PhD. The ASC offers
individual consultations with a learning advisor
to discuss a specific assignment, as well as
workshops, seminars, lectures, and online
resources on critical thinking and writing in a
university context.
www.academicskills.canterbury.ac.nz
Māori students
Te Punenga postgraduate support
The Māori Student Development Team (MDT)
offer support for Māori postgraduate
ākonga through our Te Punenga initiative,
which includes:
• academic writing workshops
• individual appointments with a Kaipoipoi
Māori Student Advisor
• cultural development
• study pathway assistance
• Te Punenga Mentoring
• conference and workshop grants
• collaboration with Ngāi Tahu Research Centre,
Te Ru Rangahau, Aotahi: School of Māori
and Indigenous Studies, and the Ngāi Tahu
Consultation and Engagement Group.
For more information visit
www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents
Pacific students
The Pacific Development Team (PDT) offers a
wide range of services to support all Pacific
students academically and socially.
• If you’re new to UC, we have Pacific
Advisors who can provide study advice
and ongoing support.
• We are able to connect UC students with other
Pacific postgraduates from other universities
through our Talanoa Sessions.
• Old Skool Dinners are held at the end of
every term targeted at our mature students,
providing a relaxed atmosphere over dinner,
paid for by the PDT. It’s a chance for students
to reconnect with the PDT, their peers, and
hear success stories from UC alumni.
• Jandals evenings and student BBQs are held
throughout the year to reconnect Pacific
students and staff. These events involve
games, quizzes, lots of laughter and food.
• Make use of the dedicated spaces on campus
at the Pasifika Students’ House on Ilam
campus and the Pasifika Space in the Ōtākaro
building on the Dovedale campus.
• Celebrate student success at the Pasifika
Graduation Celebrations.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/pacificstudents
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Create a career that works
for you
Postgraduate study can
facilitate professional
attributes of value in
the workplace, such as
specialist skills, applied
experience, research
capability, critical thinking,
and higher knowledge.
There are many career benefits from attaining
a further qualification, such as entry into some
professional occupations, and in some cases
higher starting salary/progression rates.
For graduates who wish to fast-track to a specific
career straight after their first degree or change
occupations further down the track, graduate or
postgraduate study could be the ticket to a career
that fits your interests, experience, ambitions and
life goals.
Consultants work with groups and are available International students
Useful starter information for individual consultations. With over
Students who want to stay and work in
2,000 employer connections, UC hosts regular
UC has plenty of resources available to you before New Zealand after they have completed their
employer information events and career fairs.
you commit to further study and in determining studies may be eligible for a Post-study work
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
your desired career path. visa. These are subject to conditions. Please refer
to the Immigration New Zealand website for
• Read what UC students have gone on to Student work opportunities more information (www.immigration.govt.nz)
achieve in their studies, lives and careers.
Earn while you learn or develop a business idea: and see page 59 for international students at UC.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/profiles
• UC CareerHub — search for internships, jobs,
• The Careers, Internships & Employment team
career opportunities, and related resources. Make your experiences count
can help you to achieve the career you want
(see 'Talk to the professionals' on this page). www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz UC’s unique Co-curricular Record (CCR)
• Studentjobs@UC lists job openings for UC recognises your participation in pre-approved
• plan your career destination on the Careers NZ
students on campus. activities outside the classroom. Time spent
website. www.careers.govt.nz
working for UC, volunteering, being a mentor or
• UC Innovators — learn how to set up a new
a class rep can be recorded for future employers.
Applied learning experiences venture and hone your entrepreneurial ideas.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/ccr
www.uce.canterbury.ac.nz
There are many opportunities for students to gain
• Student Job Search (SJS) — an online job
work experience and apply skills and knowledge
vacancy service for all tertiary students.
during their course of study, such as internships,
www.sjs.co.nz
More information
clinical and teaching practice, practical and
UC Careers, Internships & Employment
professional work placements, field work, industry
and community projects. See course descriptions
Tutoring and research T: +64 3 369 2559
E: careers@canterbury.ac.nz
at www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses Some departments employ postgraduate
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
students (usually master’s or doctoral students)
Talk to the professionals as part-time tutors or research assistants.
Contact the department/s as early as possible
The Careers, Internships & Employment team are to discuss such opportunities and look out for
professionally qualified career practitioners and adverts on Studentjobs@UC on CareerHub.
graduate recruitment specialists. They provide: www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz
• careers information, advice and guidance
• assistance in making informed decisions
• help with your job search.

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Apply and enrol
How do I apply and enrol?
Am I eligible to apply?
There are usually set criteria that you need to
meet before you can enrol in postgraduate and
graduate qualifications at UC. In most cases this
requires evidence of you having completed an
undergraduate degree. Check eligibility online:
https://checkwhatyouneed.canterbury.ac.nz/
home
Domestic students
If you have a degree from UC or another
New Zealand university and you are applying
for a master’s degree or postgraduate diploma,
please send an original academic transcript
to the relevant Student Advisor or Academic
Manager from that school/college and attach a
letter indicating which qualification you intend
to enrol for.
In addition, a number of programmes require a
separate application (see table on page 61).
International students
If you have a degree from a university outside
New Zealand, see page 59 for more information,
including when to apply.
Applying for a PhD
Students applying for a PhD must hold either
a New Zealand honours degree (that included
a research project) with first-class or
second-class division 1 honours or a
master’s degree to this standard, or have
equivalent academic qualifications from an
overseas university.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/apply-
and-enrol/apply-for-phd-and-doctoral-degrees
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Enrol at UC
You can apply to enrol online. Simply go online
to myUC, register your details with us and then
follow the online prompts.
https://myuc.canterbury.ac.nz
For most qualifications, you will be able to select
your desired courses online from October and
the deadline for domestic students is December.
The UC Contact Centre can help you with any
enquiries: phone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).
All international students must complete
enrolment on campus. See page 59 for details.
Enrol for a PhD
Prospective PhD students can apply to enrol at
any time. Students should identify and meet a
supervisor before applying.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/apply-
and-enrol/apply-for-phd-and-doctoral-degrees
Master’s degree by thesis only
Master’s degree by thesis only students should
follow UC’s normal enrolment process for
Semester 1 and Semester 2. To apply
outside of these times, you should seek
college or school approval.
Note: prospective full-time students need to obtain
necessary approvals for their thesis proposal within the
first two months of enrolling. Please contact the relevant
College or go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgraduate/
masters-study
What fees do I need to pay?
At UC there are two types of fees — tuition and
non-tuition. To work out your total tuition fee
for the year add up the fees for all the individual
courses you are taking.
Fees must be paid at enrolment, either by direct
payment, with a Student Loan, or a mix of both.
For details of your payment options go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/
fees-and-funding/pay-your-fees
For a domestic student to conduct postgraduate
study in 2018, the following price ranges apply:
• a postgraduate ‘taught’ course ranges from
$905 (for Arts, social science and some
Education courses) to $1,059 (for Engineering
and Forestry courses).
• a postgraduate research course ranges from
$844 (for Arts, social science and some
Education courses) to $1,016 (for Engineering
and Forestry courses).
• full-time ‘taught’ programmes of study
(coursework-based) range from $7,242–$8,471.
• research-based masters programmes and
doctoral studies range from $6,749–$8,130.
To see the fees for individual courses go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses and for a guide to
fees by qualification see www.canterbury.ac.nz/
future-students/fees-and-funding/feesguide
Notes:
The qualification costs are based on 120 points. Fees may
change from year to year. All amounts are in NZ dollars.
Thesis fees may differ (your actual tuition fee will depend
on the mix of courses you take). Some special programmes
have different fees.
Domestic students include citizens of New Zealand,
Australia, holders of a New Zealand residence class visa
and permanent residents of Australia, Cook Islands, Niue
and Tokelau.
Non-tuition fees and other costs
Other costs you may need to allow for include:
• compulsory non-tuition fees including a
Student Services Levy and Administration Fee
• textbooks and stationery
• course-related costs eg, photocopying,
printing
• optional extras eg, annual parking fee
• for international students, visa and insurance
charges may also apply (see page 59)
• accommodation costs (see page 53).
More information
T: +64 3 369 3999
E: info@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/
apply-and-enrol
Information for international
students
International students
are highly valued at UC,
joining more than
100 nationalities
on campus.
UC’s learning environment gives students from
diverse cultures the skills to work in today’s
global society and contribute to the well-being
of their communities.
Given that international students are the
majority of UC’s doctoral students, this
represents a little ‘United Nations’ dedicated to
research and is testimony to UC’s reputation as
an international research destination. There are
many benefits to studying a PhD in
New Zealand — see page 11 for more details.
Applying for admission
Good grades in an undergraduate degree from
an internationally recognised university are
required for admission at postgraduate level.
You may also need to undertake a transitional or
qualifying course before being admitted. You will
require a satisfactory level of proficiency in the
English language. Students applying for a PhD
require a research-focused honours or master’s
degree with excellent grades.
What to submit
After choosing your area of study, the next step
is to apply for admission. You need to submit:
• an online application for admission at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions
Note: many graduate and postgraduate programmes have
specific application requirements. Check page 61 and the
relevant department website for details.
• your graduation certificates and academic
transcripts for all previous university study.
If you submit your documents electronically
you will need to provide originals or
certified/notarised true copies later to verify
your admission.
• evidence of English language competence.
• a personal statement, describing your study
goals and career aspirations.
• a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV).
• research students need to send details of their
proposed area of research and of any previous
research and publications.
Note: previous correspondence with an academic staff
member regarding possible supervision is mandatory
before applying for admission.
If your application is successful, an emailed
letter will contain an Offer of Place as well as
details of fees and payment methods.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/future-students/
apply-and-enrol
Recommended application dates
Students applying with non-New Zealand
university qualifications should apply as early as
possible. We recommend that you apply before
1 November for Semester 1 (February start) and
before 1 April for Semester 2 (July start). Research
students should apply at least six months before
the planned start date.
Student visa
International students who study in
New Zealand for longer than three months must
have a student visa. We strongly recommend
that you seek advice before travelling and
get your student visa before leaving your
home country. For full details of student visa On-campus enrolment
requirements go to www.immigration.govt.nz International enrolment takes place on campus
If you are already in New Zealand on a student the week before lectures start in February
visa, you may be able to renew it on campus. (Semester 1 and full-year courses) and in July
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/visa (Semester 2). Master’s by thesis and PhD students
can enrol at the start of any month, with the
Applying to enrol approval of their supervisor(s) and department.
If you are granted admission to UC, you will Note: some postgraduate programmes start in October.
See www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses for qualification details.
be emailed an Offer of Place letter, and details
of how to apply to enrol in your courses. We
recommend that you add your courses well Financial assistance
before the course start date. International students are eligible to apply for a
number of scholarships. See page 60 for more.
Limited entry courses It is possible for international students to work
Some courses are ‘limited entry’, which means while they are studying. Conditions apply — see
that there is a limit on how many places are www.immigration.govt.nz
available. Most such courses require a separate
application form in addition to the standard Code of practice
application for admission and application to
UC has agreed to observe and be bound by the
enrol. Application due dates can be found on
New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care
page 61 and at www.canterbury.ac.nz/
of International Students. Information about the
future-students/apply-and-enrol
Code is available at www.nzqa.govt.nz/
providers-partners/education-code-of-practice
International Prospectus
UC’s International Prospectus can advise you on:
More information
• English language requirements
UC International Relations Office
• how to gain admission to UC
T: +64 3 369 4494
• visas, medical and travel insurance E: international@canterbury.ac.nz
• on-campus enrolment and orientation www.canterbury.ac.nz/international
• New Zealand as a place to live and study.
Download it at www.canterbury.ac.nz/
publications/international.shtml
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How can I finance my studies?
Scholarships University of Canterbury scholarships and awards
Scholarships are an excellent way of funding Tenure
postgraduate study. It is best to start looking for Scholarship Value (full-time)
funding early because it may take time to find
Doctoral level
out if your application has been successful.
Ask lecturers in your department or school for Brownlie Scholarship (for the top UC Doctoral $26,000 a year plus payment of Up to
information on scholarships for your subject Scholarship applicant) tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
area or visit the scholarships website. Roper Scholarship in Science (for the top UC $26,000 a year plus payment of Up to
International students are eligible to apply for Doctoral Scholarship Science applicant) tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
the UC Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships but William and Ina Cartwright Scholarship (for the $26,000 a year plus payment of Up to
master’s students will be required to fund the top UC Doctoral Education applicant) tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
difference between the domestic fees met by the
scholarship and their international tuition fees. UC Doctoral Scholarships — up to 65 available $21,000 a year plus payment of Up to
each year tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
The UC Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships may
be paid on a pro rata basis for part-time study. Ngāi Tahu Research Centre Doctoral Varies. See Up to
Scholarships — up to 3 available each year www.canterbury.ac.nz/ 3 years
You can search scholarships by area and level at scholarships
www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships
Ngata Centenary Doctoral Scholarship — for $21,000 a year plus payment of Up to
Preparing your application Māori students tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria UC Doctoral Scholarship for Students with $21,000 a year plus payment of Up to
(eg, subject/course, level, citizenship, school, Disabilities tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 4 years
region) and may require different supporting UC Matariki Doctoral Scholarship — for $21,000 a year plus payment of Up to
documentation. To apply, first review the criteria Māori students tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
and then fill out the appropriate online form.
You can apply for more than one scholarship UC Pasifika Doctoral Scholarship — for students $21,000 a year plus payment of Up to
as it is often possible to hold more than one of Pasifika heritage tuition fees at NZ domestic rate 3 years
at a time. We recommend you apply early as Master’s level
deadlines are strictly adhered to.
UC Master’s Scholarships — up to 25 available Payment of tuition fees at NZ 1 year
each year domestic rate
Other scholarships available
• Universities New Zealand — Te Pōkai Tara Ngāi Tahu Research Centre Postgraduate Varies. See 1 year
administers a number of scholarships. Scholarships — 2 available each year for www.canterbury.ac.nz/
www.universitiesnz.ac.nz master’s degrees scholarships

• The NZ Aid Programme offers scholarships to UC Master’s Scholarship for Students Payment of tuition fees at NZ Up to
assist students from developing countries. with Disabilities domestic rate 2 years
www.mfat.govt.nz/scholarships Orion Master’s Energy Scholarship $16,500 1 year
• Education New Zealand provide New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women Varies. See Varies
research scholarships. Canterbury Branch Trust Board Scholarships — www.canterbury.ac.nz/
www.enz.govt.nz/scholarships for honours, master’s and doctoral students scholarships
• Industry sponsored awards — contact the F A Hayek Scholarship in Economics or Political $16,500 1 year
relevant College, the Scholarships Office or UC Science — at honours or master’s level
CareerHub (www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz).
CWF Hamilton and Co Ltd Master’s Scholarship $16,500 1 year
Student Loans in Mechanical Engineering
Tait Communications Research Scholarship — at $15,000 1 year
New Zealand citizens or holders of a
master’s level
New Zealand residence class visa may be eligible
for a Student Loan. You may be able to borrow Note: closing dates vary between scholarships.
the amount of your tuition fees plus any other The information contained in this table is accurate at the
compulsory fees, funds for course-related costs
time of printing but is subject to change. More information
We recommend you refer to the UC scholarships website for
and a weekly allowance for living costs. the most up-to-date information. UC Scholarships Office
www.studylink.govt.nz E: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships
Paid work
For UC work opportunities and online
employment listings, see page 56.

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Important dates

2017 2018
October January June
1 Applications for accommodation due 8 Last date for advancing domestic 1 Semester 1 lectures end
3 Applications to enrol for 2018 open students to apply to enrol 11–23 Mid-year examinations and tests
15 Some UC Master’s and Doctoral February July
Scholarship applications due
16 UC Orientation Day 16 Semester 2 lectures start and last
November 19 Semester 1 lectures start and last day to enrol for Semester 2 courses
20 2017/18 Summer Programme starts day to enrol for Semester 1 courses
August
April 27–7 Sept Semester 2 break
4–20 Semester 1 break
October
May 19 Semester 2 lectures end
15 Some UC Master’s and Doctoral
Scholarship applications due November
15 End of year examinations finish
19 2018/19 Summer Programme starts

Application dates for programmes requiring a special application*

Qualification Applications due
Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering (international students should apply by 1 June) 1 June and 1 December
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies 1 August
Bachelor of Music with Honours – Performance; 15 September
Master of Music – Performance
Master of Social Work (Applied) 30 September
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 30 September
Master of Audiology 1 October
Master of Counselling 1 October
Master of Speech and Language Pathology 1 October
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology 1 October
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism 31 October
Master of Fine Arts 1 November
Master of Science in Applied Psychology 30 November
Master of Engineering (starting in February) 10 January
Master of Business Administration; 10 January
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration
Professional Master of Engineering Geology 12 January
Master of Disaster, Risk and Resilience 12 January
Master of Geographic Information Science; 1 February
Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours – Accounting, Information Systems, Management and Marketing 10 February
Master of Engineering (starting in July) 15 June
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary, Secondary); Applications open from July
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching; (closes when places are filled or
Master of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary) 4 weeks before start date)
* Some programmes may require an early Application to Enrol in addition to the special application. Other programmes not listed in this table may require a special application.
Check www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations for detailed application requirements for your intended course of study.
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