Postgraduate Prospectus

2015
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Contents
Welcome
Academic programmes
1 Welcome to UC
2 What makes UC distinct?
4 Facilities and resources
6 Research centres at UC
8 Christchurch
10 List of qualifications
11 More about postgraduate study
12 Doctoral studies
13 Arts
17 Business and Economics
20 Communication Disorders
21 Education
25 Engineering
28 Fine Arts
30 Forestry
32 Health Sciences
34 Law
36 Music
38 Science
43 Social Work
Support
Campus life
Gaining admission
45 Careers
46 Accommodation
47 International students
48 Support services
48 Orientation
48 Students associations
48 Mentoring
49 Disability resources
49 Health and well-being
49 Mori students
49 Pacific students
51 Admission, enrolment and fees

52 How can I pay for my studies?
53 Important dates
Cover: Dr Chris Hann, Senior Lecturer and Rutherford Discovery Fellow, Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering and David Wright, Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Mechatronics Engineering.
Published July 2014 by the University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand.
Information is correct as at the time of publication but is subject to change.
The Universitys official regulations and policies are available online at www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Welcome to UC
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whare Wnanga o Waitaha
E ng mana, e ng reo, e ng karangatanga maha,
Nei r te whakamiha o Te Whare Wnanga o Waitaha ki a koutou.
Tn koutou katoa.
I am thrilled that you are considering graduate or postgraduate study at UC.
In our knowledge-based society, UCs continued investment in high quality
research and teaching, plus our international reputation as a world-class
learning institution, can give you the edge. Over the last two years we have
increased the number of programmes in this space by 18% and welcomed
the highest number of PhD students ever in 2013.
Our campus and city offer you a dynamic environment in which
to advance yourself. At UC, you will interact closely with leading
researchers, teachers and fellow students who represent more
than 80 nationalities. You can join a vibrant students association,
get involved in the community, innovate and apply your
knowledge within industry. There are generous scholarships on
offer and a huge variety of cultural, sporting and leisure activities
for you to take part in.
Whether youre looking for professional development, a
career change, improved job prospects or to grow your
knowledge in an area youre passionate about, Im sure
you will find what you are looking for at UC.
UC celebrates people prepared to make a difference
tangata t, tangata ora. We look forward to welcoming
you as one of these people in 2015.
Dr Rod Carr
Vice-Chancellor
www.canterbury.ac.nz
WHAT MAKES UC DISTINCT?

The University of Canterbury
(UC) is the only university in
New Zealand to receive a five-star
rating from QS, including perfect
scores of five stars in the areas of
research, teaching, infrastructure
and internationalisation.*
Founded in 1873, the University of Canterbury,
Te Whare Wnanga o Waitaha, is ranked in the
worlds top 250 universities and has a strong
international reputation for:
high-quality academic programmes
(pages 1043)
world-class research (pages 27)
facilities and resources (pages 45)
a friendly, dynamic community
(pages 8, 4549)
a picturesque location full of opportunity
(pages 5 and 8).
Expand your horizons

UC offers a broad base of qualifications in a vast
array of subjects, from accounting to zoology.
Advanced study can allow you to:
focus on topics you care about
benefit from smaller classes and closer
relationships with academic staff
2015 Postgraduate Prospectus
undertake original research that contributes

to global knowledge
gain marketable qualifications which will
make you more employable, qualified and
in many cases, more financially secure.
Research shows that study at postgraduate
level (masters and PhD) gives students an
immediate salary advantage in the workforce
meet the minimum requirements of
some professions.
A leading research institution

An important research university in
Australasia, UC has well-known academics
conducting top-end research in a plethora
of fields. UC is ranked in the top two of
New Zealands eight universities for research
in 10 of 17 subject areas.#
Research-informed teaching
All our programmes are research-led, with
academic staff who are actively involved in
research and publishing in their specialist areas.
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.
Lecturers and researchers regularly receive
international and national awards for their work.
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$4b
UC investment in
teaching and research
over 10 years
70+
postgraduate and
graduate programmes
1st
in New Zealand for largest

proportion of teaching
academic staff who are
active in research
Centres of research excellence

More than 25 research centres and three national
research institutes are based at UC, ensuring
staff and students are immersed in discovery
and new technology. The centres attract and
retain high-calibre academic staff, gain media
interest and offer exciting research and work
opportunities at postgraduate level.
See pages 67 for more about research at UC.
* QS World University Rankings, 2013
UC Graduate Destination Survey, 2013

#
Tertiary Education Commission Performance-Based
Research Fund Assessment, 2012
A world-class education
Developing tomorrows leaders
A campus university with a national research

standing and an international make-up, UC
helps connect its students on the local and
global level; preparing our alumni to live and
work in todays world.
Every year more than 1,300 postgraduates

complete their higher qualification at UC, ready
to change the world. They join over 100,000
alumni who are already doing so, including such
well-known names as TV presenter, Toni Street;
Air New Zealand CEO, Christopher Luxon; author
Professor Annamarie Jagose; Chief Coroner,
Judge Neil Maclean; Google Engineering Director,
Dr Craig Nevill-Manning and HOD of Statistics at
the University of Oxford, Dr Geoff Nicholls.
In 2014, Times Higher Education named UC

as the 19th best university in the world for
internationalisation, citing UC graduates
job prospects and teaching and research as
reasons for the high ranking.
UC has many eminent academic programmes
and is ranked 19th in the world in Civil and
Structural Engineering.**
UC is ranked in the top 100 universities in
the world for the subject areas of History,
Geography, Law and Education.**
UC is ranked in the top 20 universities in the
world for the percentage of its academic staff
that are from abroad (teaching and research).
Students of all levels benefit from the
renowned Erskine Fellowship programme at
UC, which enables 70 international experts
to teach and conduct seminars here every
year, as well as provide such opportunities
internationally for UC staff.
For international PhD students, UC is a
popular destination, ranking in the top 80 of
the worlds universities for our percentage of
international doctoral students.*
* QS World University Rankings, 2013
** QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014
Times Higher Education (THE) 100 most international
universities using the international outlook Indicator from
the THE World University Rankings.
More than a qualification

UC students gain more than just intellectual
skills and professional knowledge; our
graduates and staff are globally connected and
UC is committed to community involvement,
biculturalism and employability, ensuring you
leave UC with more than just a qualification.
New postgraduate programmes

In addition to offering graduate and
postgraduate certificates, diplomas, honours
degrees, research masters and doctoral
programmes, UC offers a suite of one-year
taught masters degrees and applied/
professional masters programmes across
different disciplines. These new qualifications
allow students to upskill, change careers and
develop their professional knowledge in just
1213 months. Visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/
courses/postgradquals.shtml for more details.
My first-hand observation
of growth and prosperity
in Silicon Valley and
New York confirms
the truism that great
universities give rise
to great research and
innovative people, who
then create growth, jobs
and a foundation for the
future. The University of
Canterbury powers the
engine that will rebuild
Christchurch for the
long- term, and ensures
that the new Christchurch
has innovation and a 21st
century approach at its core.
Dr Craig Nevill-Manning
Google Engineering Director
Bachelor of Science with Honours
in Computer Science (from UC)
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

UC has a 140-year tradition of
promoting and encouraging
research excellence. This proud
heritage continues, with the
second phase of a decade-long
$1 billion capital investment
programme now underway.
Our spacious, tree-lined campus covering
87 hectares of land in Ilam, Christchurch, is a
self-contained study destination. UC students
can utilise an extensive network of resources,
facilities and services, including access to field
stations unmatched in New Zealand.
Over the next five years, the campus will
continue its renewal and regeneration, to create
a learning environment that is innovative and
engaging, and one that will continue to support
21st century, research intensive higher education.
Advanced study resources

UC Libraries
The UC Library is accessible 24/7 online.
Electronic and print resources are even
searchable from mobile devices. The Library has
a research collection of over 1.9 million items
and has access to more than 45,000 periodicals.
It holds a number of unique resources that are
being digitised to support enhanced access to
many of its special collections and photographs.
Research advice and alerts

Specialist liaison librarians provide subject
guides across all disciplines, help students
find research materials and are available for
one-on-one consultations. The Library runs
training sessions to help students manage
references and offers alerts to keep you
up-to-date with new research as it is published.
Specialist collections
UCs four libraries house specialist collections
including:
James Hight Central 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 astronomy,
chemistry, computer science, biological
and geological sciences, mathematics
and statistics)
Macmillan Brown Library (New Zealand
and Pacific Islands material, including a
collection of about 100,000 books, journals
and drawings on Mori language, history and
culture. Also other heritage materials such as
the 1981 Springbok Tour, childrens books and
the transcripts from the Tokyo War Crimes
trial collections).
Find out more at www.library.canterbury.ac.nz
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208
record number of PhD

enrolments in 2013
39%
of 2014 Fulbright
scholars were UC
postgraduates more
than any other university
#1
of all New Zealands

universities for the
most extensive network
of field stations
High performance technology

BlueFern supercomputer
UC operates BlueFern, a high performance
computing facility available to staff and
students. These supercomputers are essential
research productivity tools, speeding up the pace
of innovative breakthroughs in biotechnology,
nanotechnology, materials science and many
other scientific domains.
Photo on left: Mount John Observatory, Tekapo, courtesy of Matthew Campbell
High-speed KAREN network

BlueFern is connected to the international
research community with the super high-speed
KAREN network that can carry data 20,000
times faster than a dial-up internet connection.
KAREN enables New Zealand geologists and
geophysicists to access sensor data from fault
lines in the United States, 3D modellers to
collaborate on international mapping projects,
and students in New Zealand to participate
in interactive video seminars with experts
anywhere in the world.
Cutting-edge infrastructure
UCs facilities are world-class. They include a
futuristic augmented reality lab, the only high
voltage lab in New Zealand, an art gallery,
outdoor amphitheatre, nanofabrication
laboratory, a Quake Centre, speech and language
clinics, a moot court room, UC Innovators
resources, a Sports Science Centre, the foremost
Greek and Roman antiquities collection in the
Southern hemisphere and more.
integrated services that ensure UC graduates

are work-ready, globally aware, engaged with
the community and culturally confident when
they leave.
fields of expertise see pages 1343 or take a

look at SPARK, the searchable database of UCs
current researchers and research projects.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark
Take your study into the field
Alumni
UC is very strong in field-based sciences, with

the most extensive network of field stations of
any university in New Zealand. UC has stations
at Kaikoura, Cass, Westport, Harihari (South
Westland), the sub-Antarctic Snares Islands
and Antarctica, and New Zealands premier
astronomical research facility at Mount John,
Tekapo (pictured). We also operate a field station
as part of the Nigerian Montane Forest Project.
All UC graduates and staff are automatically part

of UC Alumni & Friends. Being a member is free
and allows you to keep in touch with alumni
all over the world and make lifelong social and
professional connections.
www.alumni.canterbury.ac.nz
A connected community
UC Research Repository
An inspiring place to be
On UCs picturesque, student-friendly campus,
you can enjoy the following amenities and
facilities, all within minutes of each other:
on-campus accommodation close by
open areas, gardens and playing fields
With $350 million further investment over the

next five years, UC will have:
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.
www.ir.canterbury.ac.nz
a Regional Science and Innovation Centre

of Excellence
Academia at UC
an art gallery.
Postgraduate students have access to teachers

and supervisors with enviable resumes. For a
glimpse of what well-known staff and other
postgraduate students have to say about their
As well as four libraries, UC also has four

computer suites with 24-hour access.
a College of Engineering precinct that will

feature state-of-the-art facilities
15 cafs, eateries and bars on campus

a health centre and pharmacy
recreation facilities
a book shop
post office and banking services
Check out our photo gallery on Facebook at

/universitycanterbury
RESEARCH CENTRES AT UC
UC is home to recognised
research centres and institutes
which offer postgraduate
students many opportunities
to conduct inspiring and
innovative research.
Our researchers and postgraduate students are
sought out as partners by other top institutions
and researchers in New Zealand and overseas.
This collaborative way of conducting research
helps staff and students to utilise multiple
resources and address global issues.
Read the latest Research Report for details of UC
projects, collaborative research partnerships and
ground-breaking findings at
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/researchreport
Research centres and institutes

Biomathematics Research Centre
This centre promotes biomathematics and
biostatistics, with collaborative projects between
biologists and staff from the Department of
Mathematics and Statistics and the College
of Engineering.
www.math.canterbury.ac.nz/bio
Biomolecular Interaction Centre

This centre researches molecular interactions
critical to biological function. Understanding
biomolecular interactions is central to a range

of fundamental sciences, new treatments for
disease and a range of functional products.
www.bic.canterbury.ac.nz
Centre for Atmospheric Research

This centre teaches and researches in the area
of atmospheric processes and collaborates with
community and industrial organisations within
and outside New Zealand.
www.ucar.canterbury.ac.nz
Centre for Bioengineering

The centre is recognised internationally for its
interdisciplinary research and service to the
biotech/bioengineering industry.
www.bioengineering.canterbury.ac.nz
Centre for Integrated Research on

Biosafety (INBI)
The INBI aims to increase the understanding
and more effective management of emerging
biotechnologies, with scientists and social
scientists working together on
biosafety research.
www.inbi.canterbury.ac.nz
Centre of Excellence for Aquaculture

and Marine Ecology
A partnership between UC and the National
Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research,
the centre unites a range of disciplines, including
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1st
in New Zealand for

average amount of
funding per eligible
academic staff member
100%
of all 10 National
Science Challenges
involve UC researchers
$50.8
million ($NZ) in
research funding
received in 2013
mathematics and engineering, and its projects

focus on solving environmental and marine
science problems.
www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz/ceame
Electric Power Engineering Centre

(EPECentre)
The EPECentre is New Zealands Centre
of Research Excellence for electric power
engineering. It focuses on education, research
and industry interaction.
www.epecentre.ac.nz
Gateway Antarctica
The Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research
contributes to increased understanding and
better management of Antarctica and the
Southern Ocean. The centre runs postgraduate
courses in Antarctic Studies and coordinates
Antarctic research projects.
www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz
New Zealand Centre for

Human-Animal Studies
Hosted by the College of Arts, this centre is the
only one of its kind in New Zealand, focusing on
the study of non-human animals and humananimal relations from both humanities and
social science perspectives.
www.nzchas.canterbury.ac.nz
Human Interface Technology

Laboratory of New Zealand (HITLabNZ)
New Zealand Institute of Language,

Brain and Behaviour
The HITLabNZ conducts research with emerging

technologies such as augmented reality,
immersive visualisation and human-robot
interaction. Interactive design techniques are
used to adapt these technologies to solve real
world problems.
www.hitlabnz.org
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.
www.nzilbb.canterbury.ac.nz
Macmillan Brown Centre for

Pacific Studies
Established to facilitate research into the history,
traditions, customs, laws and ideas of the
peoples of the Pacific, this centre undertakes
research, hosts visiting scholars, conferences and
sponsors a Pacific artist in residence programme.
www.pacs.canterbury.ac.nz
National Centre for Research on Europe

This multidisciplinary centre conducts research
into the European Union and Europe-related
issues and topics. The centre serves as a key
element in the EUs outreach within
New Zealand and the Pacific.
www.europe.canterbury.ac.nz
Natural Hazards Research Centre

With links to other universities and research
institutions, this centre has research expertise in
areas such as active tectonics and earthquakes,
land-use planning, urban vulnerability to volcanic
eruptions and health risks from eruptions.
www.nhrc.canterbury.ac.nz
New Zealand Australia Research Centre

This research centre draws on trans-Tasman links
developed by UCs Anzac Neighbours project.
In addition, the centre fosters excellence in
research and scholarship, and promotes greater
understanding of trans-Tasman relations.
www.nzac.canterbury.ac.nz
New Zealand South Asia Centre

This centre promotes recognition and
understanding of South Asian societies and
cultures in New Zealand. It fosters cooperation
with academics, other global institutions,
politicians and entrepreneurs.
www.nzsac.canterbury.ac.nz
Ngi Tahu Research Centre (NTRC)
A joint initiative between Ngi Tahu and UC, the

NTRC is a leader in indigenous scholarship and
provides a hub for the intellectual capital and
development of Ngi Tahu.
www.ntrc.canterbury.ac.nz
Social Science Research Centre

This is a multidisciplinary centre incorporating
social scientists from a number of disciplines,
other universities and government agencies.
The centre offers an extensive summer
studentship programme.
www.ssrc.canterbury.ac.nz
Spatial Engineering Research Centre

(SERC)
The SERC team includes experienced research
scientists, engineers and students whose
research focuses on geospatial technologies
and disciplines such as geospatial information
systems (GIS).
www.serc.canterbury.ac.nz
Te Awatea Violence Research Centre

Hosted by UCs Social Work programme, this is a
community centre for research, information and
education. The aim is to expand and enhance
community understanding of violence to help

prevent and reduce its occurrence.
www.vrc.canterbury.ac.nz
Te Puna Poru National Centre for

Research in Music Education and
Sound Arts (MERC)
MERC serves as the national hub for research in
music education and sound arts. It is devoted to
developing the national and international profile
of music education in New Zealand through its
activities, partnerships and collaborations.
www.merc.canterbury.ac.nz
UC Quake Centre
The Quake Centre was established in response
to the Canterbury earthquakes, to deliver
tomorrows earthquake engineering solutions
today. The centre delivers professional and
testing services, risk identification and
development of new solutions.
www.quakecentre.co.nz
Wireless Research Centre

A key research theme within NZi3, this centre
fosters a strong and successful industry
knowledge base in wireless communications
in New Zealand. It is a world-class centre of
excellence in wireless communications research.
www.wrc.canterbury.ac.nz
Wood Technology Research Centre

UC engineering, chemistry, forestry and
biological sciences staff participate in
this centres activities and it has links and
collaborative projects with national and
international research institutes.
www.woodtech.canterbury.ac.nz
Partner organisations
UC is a major partner organisation of the
MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials
and Nanotechnology, a national Centre of
Research Excellence.
www.macdiarmid.ac.nz
NZi3, the New Zealand ICT Innovation Institute
is a hothouse of strategic ICT research, aiming
to transform ideas from the lab into industry.
www.nzi3.com
The Waterways Centre for Freshwater
Management is a joint venture between
UC and Lincoln University focusing on
improving knowledge-driven management
of freshwater resources.
www.waterways.ac.nz
CHRISTCHURCH
Located on the South Pacific
Ocean, Christchurch is
New Zealands second largest
city and the economic centre
of the South Island.
the city is experiencing

a rebirth with creativity
and wit.
New York Times
Places to Go in 2014
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6.6%
GDP growth in 2013

(the highest rate in
New Zealand)*
Beacon of entrepreneurship
Recently both the New York Times and Lonely
Planet highlighted Christchurchs vibrant and
cosmopolitan community and applauded the
residents entrepreneurial spirit.
central city with C1 Espresso, Alice

Cinematheque, Vespa, Winnie Bagoes, the
Re:Start Mall and The Colombo all offering
exciting dining and entertainment options
Joining UCs community gives you the chance

to channel your inner entrepreneur and make a
positive impact in a region full of prospects.
Riccarton and Bush Inn shopping centres are

popular for food and entertainment, including
Westfield Mall and Hoyts Cinema.
Vibrant entertainment options
Unbeatable outdoor lifestyle
Christchurch is an ideal place for those who

enjoy city life, with cafs and shopping districts
throughout. As part of the citys ever-changing
development, new entertainment districts have
appeared around the city, such as:
Christchurch is a recreational hub with over

700 parks and gardens. Hagley Park, located
near the heart of central Christchurch and UCs
campus, has Botanical Gardens, public sports
fields, tennis courts and a public golf course.
Hagley Park is used throughout summer for free
concerts and festivals.
Victoria Street, featuring Smash Palace, the

Harlequin Public House and Revival
historic Addington, the site of the Addington
Coffee Co-op, the Dux Live music venue,
as well as the Court Theatre, Horncastle
Arena, AMI Stadium and Tower Junction
shopping centre
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Christchurchs Port Hills are a popular

destination for mountain biking and rock
climbing, and the city has excellent swimming
and surf beaches.
The city is close to Akaroa, New Zealands only
French settlement, and only two hours drive
from the thermal hot pools of Hanmer Springs,
and nine ski fields in the Southern Alps.
* December 2013 GDP data, www.cdc.org.nz
700
20
parks and gardens
minutes drive to the

beach from the city
Accessible ways to get around

Christchurch has a large public transport
system providing regular bus access. There are
designated cycle pathways throughout the city.
To see the sights, you can jump aboard the
iconic Christchurch tram in the central city, or
take a train to other parts of the South Island.
More information
www.christchurchnz.com
www.neatplaces.co.nz
www.bethere.co.nz
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
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List of qualifications
Postgraduate honours degrees*
Doctorates
Page
Qualification
Page
14
Doctor of Education
21
18
Doctor of Musical Arts
36
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours
28
Doctor of Philosophy
12
Bachelor of Music with Honours
36
Bachelor of Science with Honours
39
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning with Honours
22
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts with Honours
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas

Qualification
Page
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies
39
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching
33
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
23
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
25
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
33
Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care
33
Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching
23
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
18
Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
23
Postgraduate Diploma in Antarctic Studies
39
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
14
Postgraduate Diploma in Business
18
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology
33
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
39
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
23
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry
30
Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
39
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
33
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
40
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism
13
30
Postgraduate Diploma in Mori and Indigenous Studies
14
38
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
40
38
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching
23
Master of Health Sciences
33
Postgraduate Diploma in Te Reo Mori
14
Master of Human Interface Technology
25
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management
40
Master of International Law and Politics
13
Master of Laws
34
Master of Laws (International Law and Politics)
34
Qualification
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Master of Mori and Indigenous Studies
14
Graduate Certificate in Public Safety
40
Master of Music
36
Graduate Certificate in Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship
40
Master of Professional Accounting
18
Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching
23
Master of Science
39
Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Information Systems
18
Master of Social Work
43
Graduate Diploma in Arts
14
Master of Social Work (Applied)
43
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
18
Master of Specialist Teaching**
22
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
23
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
20
Graduate Diploma in Economics
18
Master of Teaching and Learning
21
Graduate Diploma in Forestry
30
Master of Te Reo Mori
14
Graduate Diploma in Management
18
Master of Water Resource Management
39
Graduate Diploma in Science
40
Professional Master of Engineering Geology
38
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary)
23
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
23
Masters degrees
Qualification
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Master of Antarctic Studies
39
Master of Applied Finance and Economics
17
Master of Arts
13
Master of Audiology
20
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
18
Master of Business Management
17
Master of Commerce
17
Master of Computer-Assisted Language Learning
21
Master of Counselling
33
Master of Education
22
Master of Engineering
26
Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
26
Master of Engineering in Management
25
Master of Engineering in Transportation
26
Master of Engineering Studies
26
Master of Fine Arts
28
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
28
Master of Forestry Science

Master of Geographic Information Science
Master of Hazard and Disaster Management
12
Graduate certificates and diplomas
* Other honours degrees at UC, eg, BE(Hons), BSLP(Hons), are studied as part of an undergraduate
programme
** Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due December 2014
Not open to new enrolments in 2015
More about postgraduate study
The University of Canterbury

offers postgraduate qualifications
recognised worldwide.
UC graduates are accepted
into prestigious university
programmes overseas and secure
research positions around the
world, while others go on to
high-calibre jobs.
With over 70 qualifications in over 100 disciplines
available at graduate and postgraduate level, UC
has a programme of study that will allow you to
further your interests in a particular area, to gain
professional qualifications and to stand out from
the crowd. The University also has over 100 PhD
and masters scholarships available. Read more
on page 52.
How long will it take?

Qualifications vary in duration from graduate
and postgraduate certificates which can be
completed in six months of full-time study
through to a PhD, which is typically completed
in two to four years of full-time study.
Flexible study
Masters degrees
Most qualifications can be studied part-time,

but this may require the approval of the
appropriate Dean and may not be automatic
the criteria which are taken into consideration
include employment, immigration status, health
and family circumstances. For more information
refer to the regulations at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Masters degrees need a minimum of

one to two years of study and can involve either
coursework (eg, the Master of Professional
Accounting) or research (eg, the Master of Social
Work by thesis) or a combination of both (eg, the
Master of Arts). Your research is presented in the
form of a thesis, dissertation or research project.
Although most programmes are taught on

campus, some programmes can be studied by
distance please contact the appropriate school
or department for more information.
Honours degrees
If you are intending to conduct research, you are

encouraged to investigate potential supervisors
before applying for postgraduate study at UC.
Where students have performed with excellence,
and provided that certain standards and time
limits have been met, masters degrees can be
awarded with either honours or distinction.
Postgraduate honours degrees involve one

year of full-time coursework after completing
an undergraduate degree. Most honours
programmes comprise courses in one subject,
although some give you the option to broaden
your choice.
Students whose thesis research is progressing

well and whose thesis would benefit from
an extended period of research can, with the
support of their department, apply for a transfer
to a PhD (but this is not automatic).
Usually students study an honours degree

in the same subject they majored in for their
undergraduate degree, and you need to have
good final grades to be eligible. However,
prerequisites vary between subjects you
need to check with the relevant school or
departmental website.
Postgraduate certificates
and diplomas
Students who complete an honours degree to

a satisfactory standard may be permitted to
proceed to a masters degree by thesis only.
For more information on masters degrees by

thesis, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad
Postgraduate certificates and diplomas are

typically highly specialised professional
qualifications that normally require previous
degrees majoring in the subject or in a related
area of study.
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Postgraduate diplomas can typically be completed

in one year of full-time study or part-time over up
to two years and normally provide professional
development in a specified area. This may lead on
to further study at a higher level.
Some graduate certificates can be completed in

six months of full-time study. Credit may often
be transferred to a graduate diploma. Graduate
diplomas can typically be completed in one year
of full-time study.
Graduate certificates
and diplomas
Doctoral studies
Most graduate qualifications can be taken by

students with an undergraduate degree with
a major in an unrelated area. They provide an
opportunity to change subject areas, either
within your first degree area or in a completely
different area.
Doctor of Education (EdD) see pages 2122

for more details
Some graduate qualifications, for example the

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching,
are professional qualifications which prepare you
for employment in a specific field. Others are
designed to provide professional development in
a specific area or prepare you for further study.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
UC offers three main doctoral programmes:
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) see page 36

for more details
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
A PhD involves extensive, sustained and

original research and study in a subject of your
choice, with the results being presented in
a thesis which will contribute to intellectual
Subject areas for the PhD

Accounting
Accounting and Information
Systems
Antarctic Studies
Anthropology
Applied Psychology
Art History
Art Theory
Astronomy
Audiology
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical and Process
Engineering
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Classics
Computational and Applied
Mathematical Sciences
Computer Science
Cultural Studies
Earthquake Engineering
Ecology
Economics
Education
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Engineering Geology
Engineering Management
English
Environmental Science
European Studies
Evolutionary Biology
Finance
Fire Engineering
Forest Engineering
Forestry
French
Geography
Geology
German
Hazard and Disaster
Management
Health Sciences
Higher Education
History
History and Philosophy of
Science
Human Interface Technology
Human Services
Information Systems
Japanese
Journalism
Law
Linguistics
Management
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Mori
Marketing
Mathematical Physics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Philosophy
Mechanical Engineering
Media and Communication
Medical Physics
Medical Physics (Clinical)
Microbiology
Music
Pacific Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Plant Biology
Political Science
Psychology
Russian
Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Speech and Language Sciences
Statistics
Taxation
Transportation Engineering
Theatre and Film Studies
Water Resource Management
Zoology
knowledge of the field. It is normally the

highest academic qualification available and
is a mark of intellectual ability, self-discipline
and commitment. A PhD prepares you for an
academic career in your chosen subject, and also
for many other career paths.
The thesis must meet recognised
international standards and is carried out
under qualified supervision.
When can I start my PhD?

Candidates may begin a PhD on the first day of
any month of the year. The minimum period of
enrolment for a full-time candidate is two years
and you should normally complete your thesis
within four years. Candidates can apply for parttime study, in which case the minimum period is
three years and you should complete your thesis
within seven years.
International students
If you are an international student, the
International Prospectus gives you more
information about the benefits of completing
your PhD at UC.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/
international.shtml
See also page 47 for information specific to
international students.
Applying for a PhD

Applicants for a PhD programme require a
research-focused honours or masters degree
with excellent grades. We recommend that
you familiarise yourself with the details of the
programme you are interested in before applying
and visit the relevant department website or the
UC SPARK website at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark to find out about
the research interests of academic staff. You
must approach potential supervisors before
applying.
For further application details, see page 51.
For further information about the PhD at UC, go
to www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/documents/
PhDprogramme.pdf
More information
Postgraduate Office
T: +64 3 364 2555
E: postgraduate-office@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad
Graduate and postgraduate studies in Arts

It really helped me to
hone some of the skills
that are so important in
the employment world
dedication to my work,
self-motivation and
self-management.
UCs College of Arts provides

students with quality, researchdriven teaching and offers
research options in more than
40 disciplines.
Postgraduate students benefit from resources
that no other New Zealand university can match
including: the Logie 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 Art collection. Postgraduate
students also have access to audio-visual
equipment, film equipment, field stations and
language teaching laboratories.
UC offers the only postgraduate programmes
in the country in Diplomacy and International
Relations and its Journalism programme is a
market-leader. The College of Arts is ranked
among the worlds top 100 for Geography,
History and Education and in the top 200 for
Communication and Media Studies, Linguistics,
Modern Languages and Sociology.*
Many scholarships are available to Arts students,
and some programmes have active exchange
programmes with universities overseas.
The College is offering professional internship
opportunities for Bachelor of Arts with Honours
students in 2015 (ARTS 495), taking a lead from
its hugely successful undergraduate courses and
business contacts.
Tari White
Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in
Political Science; Master of Arts with Distinction
in Political Science
Policy Advisor, Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment, Wellington
Featured qualifications
Master of International Law and
Politics MIntLaw&Pols
This degree is designed for students who have
some background in international politics,
diplomacy or international law, and who wish to
develop their specialist knowledge.
Why study an MIntLaw&Pols at UC?

Be prepared for a career in diplomacy,
specialised legal practice, inter-governmental
or non-governmental agencies, the military
and international organisations.
Develop specialist knowledge in international
law, politics and conflict resolution.
A strong emphasis on practical work: you can

report for local newsrooms, or even broadcast
live on local radio.
Many professional guest lecturers and
tutors bring real-world understanding to
theories taught.
Master of Arts MA
The MA consists of one year of coursework
followed by a thesis of between 40,000 and
50,000 words. It provides the opportunity to
choose a topic, research that topic in some
depth, incisively analyse primary and secondary
materials and support your thesis argument
through to a scholarly conclusion.
Why study an MA at UC?

PGDipJ
33 subject areas to choose from and 11 relevant

research centres hosted by the College of Arts.
This intensive one-year programme is for

graduates who intend to work in the media or
communications industries. Gain experience
and a career in print journalism (newspapers,
magazines, online), broadcast journalism (radio,
television) or as communication specialists in
the public and private sectors.
Make a contribution to knowledge while

also demonstrating understanding of the
principles of research.
Enjoy a lively and supportive postgraduate

culture within the College.
Masters and doctoral scholarships

are available.
Why study a PGDipJ at UC?

Students get intensive training in media
ethics and law, news gathering, writing news,
research and analysis, and
multimedia reporting.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014
15
Graduate and postgraduate programmes

Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Bachelor of Arts with

Honours BA(Hons)
For high-achieving Bachelor of Arts students (or equivalent).

For the range of subjects that you can choose from see the
chart on page 16.
1 year full-time;
up to 4 years
part-time
BA or any bachelors degree plus

relevant graduate diploma
Master of Arts MA
24 years full-time;
See description on page 13. Prerequisites vary between
programmes, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in 36 years part-time
Part II (thesis) only:
the subject concerned are required.
13 years full-time;
24 years part-time
BA or BA(Hons)
BA(Hons) graduates need to complete
Part II (thesis) only
Child and Family Psychology has
other requirements
Master of Fine Arts

in Creative Writing
MFA(CreativeWriting)
The MFA(CreativeWriting) is designed for students who have 1 year full-time;

studied creative writing and professional writers who wish to 2 years part-time
gain an internationally recognised formal qualification. Entry
is limited to eight students at any one time. Candidates
produce a substantial piece of original creative writing.
BA(Hons), or BA and professional

creative writing experience. Writing
portfolio required.
Master of International Law

and Politics MIntLaw&Pols
See description on page 13. It requires four courses and

a dissertation. The degree prepares students for exciting
careers in the diplomatic service, specialised legal
practice, inter-governmental agencies, non-governmental
organisations and the military.
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
BA(Hons) in Diplomacy and

International Relations or Political
Science or related field
Master of Mori and

Indigenous Studies MMaor
The MMaor prepares graduates for a professional career in

this area. It provides advanced knowledge of the subject and
an introduction to research and research-based knowledge,
emphasising critical thinking. It consists of courses and
research papers or a dissertation.
23 years full-time;
up to 6 years
part-time
Bachelors degree in Mori and

Indigenous Studies or Te Reo Mori or
equivalent or bachelors degree and
relevant professional experience
Master of Te Reo Mori

MTeReo
The MTeReo provides advanced knowledge of the language

and an introduction to research, emphasising linguistic
competence and critical thinking about a range of
contemporary and historical aspects of the language.
23 years full-time;
up to 6 years
part-time
Bachelors degree in Te Reo Mori or

and high level of competency in te
reo Mori
Doctor of Philosophy PhD
For more information on PhDs see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first or

second-class honours division 1 or
masters degree with distinction or
merit or equivalent
Doctor of Musical Arts DMA
See description on page 36.
3 years full-time
Postgraduate Diploma in
Art Curatorship
PGDipArtCuratorship
The PGDipArtCuratorship consists of four courses including

The Art Museum Past and Present, a special project in
staging an exhibition, a gallery internship and one course
from the Art History or Art Theory honours schedule.
1 year full-time
BA, BFA
Postgraduate Diploma
in Mori and Indigenous
Studies PGDipMaor
The PGDipMaor provides a thorough grounding in critical

theory and research-based understanding of the subject.
Students who complete the diploma with Merit or
Distinction may transfer to the MMaor.
1 year full-time;
up to 4 years
part-time
Bachelors degree in Mori and

Indigenous Studies or Te Reo Mori or
Te Reo Mori PGDipTeReo
The PGDipTeReo provides an introduction to research-based

knowledge, emphasising linguistic competence and critical
thinking about a number of contemporary aspects of te reo
Mori. Students who complete the diploma with Merit or
Distinction may transfer to the MTeReo.
1 year full-time;
up to 4 years
part-time
Bachelors degree in Te Reo Mori or

relevant professional experience and
fluency in te reo Mori
Graduate Diploma in Arts

GradDipArts
For the range of subjects that you can choose from see the
chart on page 16.
1 year full-time;
up to 5 years
part-time
Candidates must have qualified for a

university degree and are required to
pass courses totalling not fewer than
120 points, of which 90 points must
be at 300-level, including 60 points in
a single subject.
Journalism PGDipJ
1 year full-time
Any bachelors degree
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Not open for new enrolments in 2015
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:
Confucius Institute at the University

of Canterbury
The Institute aims to foster greater
understanding and appreciation of Chinese
culture and language facilitating cultural,
academic and economic ties between China
and New Zealand. The institute offers a variety
of programmes and scholarships. For more
information go to www.ci.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
New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal

Studies
Ngi Tahu Research Centre.
For a more detailed list of research centres, see
pages 67 or go to
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/rescentres.shtml
Career opportunities
In todays rapidly changing work environment
most people pursue several career paths in their
lifetime. Graduates need skills that are applicable
to many situations and such skills are highly
sought after by employers.
The ability to think critically, write, analyse,
research, problem solve, innovate and
communicate are vital skills taught as part of
an Arts degree. Graduates receive a respected,
internationally recognised qualification that
lays the foundation for a successful career, be it
in media, government, international relations,
arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public
policy, research, communications, conservation,
education, community development, publishing,
design, business, marketing or academia.
By giving you the opportunity to obtain
advanced knowledge about specialist topics
and/or carry out original research, the College
of Arts postgraduate programmes aim to foster
intellectual independence, critical thinking and
excellence in every field.
For further career information, please go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
National Centre for Research on Europe
More information
The NCRE is New Zealands 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
College of Arts
T: +64 3 364 2176
E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz
This approach [to the

study of epenthesis]
challenges traditional
approaches to linguistics
One of the reasons for this
is technological advances
allow us to create and
manipulate large amounts
of data It is an area that
UC linguistics is known for
around the world.
Professor Beth Hume
Head of School of Language, Social and
Political Sciences
Other centres hosted by the College

of Arts are:
New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain and
Behaviour (NZILBB)
Social Science Research Centre
Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies
NZ-Australia Connections Research Centre
Te Puna Poru National Centre for Research in
Music Education and Sound Arts (MERC)
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Subject areas
Subject
Anthropology (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/anthropology)
Honours
Masters
PhD
Art Curatorship (www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/grad_postgrad/arts/

Art History/Art History and Theory/Art Theory (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/
Child and Family Psychology (www.health.canterbury.ac.nz)

Chinese (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/chinese)
Grad Cert/Dip
pgdipartcuratorship)
art-history)
PG Cert/Dip
Cinema Studies (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/cinema)
Classics (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/classics)
Creative Writing (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz)
Cultural Studies (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/cultural)
Digital Humanities (dh.canterbury.ac.nz)
Diplomacy and International Relations (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/diplomacy)
Economics (www.econ.canterbury.ac.nz)
Education (www.education.canterbury.ac.nz)
English (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/english)
Ethics (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/haca)
European Union Studies (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/european)
French (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/french)
Geography (www.geog.canterbury.ac.nz)
German (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/german)
History (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/history)
History and Philosophy of Science (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/philosophy/ethics.

shtml)
Human Services (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/human-services)
International Law and Politics (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/lsap)

Japanese (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/japanese)
Journalism (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/journalism)
Linguistics (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/linguistics)
Mori (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/maori)
Mori and Indigenous Studies (www.maori.canterbury.ac.nzi)
Mathematics (www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Media and Communication (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/media)
Music (www.music.canterbury.ac.nz)
Pacific Studies (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz)
Philosophy (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/philosophy)
Political Science (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/political)
Psychology (www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz)
Russian (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/russian)
Sociology (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/sociology)
Spanish (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/spanish)
Statistics (www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Te Reo Mori (www.maori.canterbury.ac.nz)

Theatre and Film Studies (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz)
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Graduate and postgraduate studies in

Business and Economics
UCs School of Business and
Economics is committed to
teaching and research excellence
and enjoys extensive links
with industry and leading
international business schools.
Our academic staff are highly regarded teachers
and researchers. UCs research in Marketing is
ranked first among all New Zealands universities
and UC is in the top two universities nationally
for research in Management, Accounting
and Finance.*
Our academic staff have been recipients of
teaching awards both at UC and nationally.
Every year the School hosts a number of
international researchers and experts, through
the renowned Erskine fellowship programme.
These experts teach students at all levels and
contribute to the research culture of the school.
Similarly, academic staff from the School often
engage in research overseas, collaborating with
national and international partners.
Postgraduate benefits
Postgraduate students benefit from good

supervision ratios, a focus on quality research,
and access to facilities such as office space and
extensive library holdings of academic journals.
The Schools reputation outside academia is
reflected in the number of scholarships
available for Business and Economics students
and there are also opportunities to become
involved in teaching.
Master of Business Management MBM
Innovation and entrepreneurship

UC encourages innovation and entrepreneurship
through the student-run company Entr and the
UC Innovators campus community. Activities
such as the $85K Challenge and The Hatchery
help you to start your own social or business
venture, get expert advice to take your business
ideas to the next level and network with likeminded students.
www.innovators.canterbury.ac.nz
The School of Business and Economics is also a

member of the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB) and is working
towards accreditation by AACSB International.
* Tertiary Education Commission Performance-Based
Research Fund Assessment, 2012
Complete a professional qualification in

1215 months of full-time study.
Gain confidence to lead change, challenge
existing commercial practice, and participate
in the development of new and innovative
business strategies.
Master of Applied Finance and

Economics MAFE
The MAFE is a joint masters degree in Finance
and Economics that can be completed full-time
in 1213 months. Students take two semesters of
advanced coursework in both subjects, followed
by a practical applications course.
Offers a coursework-based alternative to the

traditional masters research pathway.
Includes a capstone course that involves
hands-on applications of advanced tools
and techniques.
The School is proud of its honours and masters

programmes, with a strong emphasis on
research-based teaching. It offers taught
masters in Business Management, Professional
Accounting, and Applied Finance and Economics.
These intensive programmes are designed
to equip graduates with the applied skills,
knowledge and business acumen needed to
transition into business roles and advance
their careers.
UCs MBA is renowned for

producing graduates who
can create solutions and work
in vibrant, internationally
competitive organisations
that contribute to the
economy and well-being of their communities.
The MBA programme is fully accredited by the
Association of MBAs (AMBA), confirming UCs
commitment to international benchmarking of its
postgraduate business programmes.
Why study an MBM at UC?
Why study an MAFE at UC?
The Schools strong links with industry provide

you with the opportunity to attend guest lectures
and presentations by business leaders, managers,
corporate and community representatives.
Accreditation
The Master of Business Management (MBM) is

a generalist taught masters that extensively
develops skills for strategic business
management within a globalised economy.
Prepares students with a limited background

in economics and finance for careers in
business, financial, banking and public sectors.
Provides an excellent foundation for students
wishing to pursue further academic training in
the USA or the United Kingdom.
One of the key drivers

for doing my MBA at
Canterbury was the
UC approach where
personal and leadership
development is considered
just as important as the
academic content.
Peter Floris
Master of Business Administration
Chief Operating Officer, The New Zealand
Merino Company Ltd
Master of Commerce MCom

The Master of Commerce (MCom) consists of
course work 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.
Why study an MCom at UC?

It can be completed in one calendar year.
If you are following the New Zealand Institute
of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) programme,
study in the MCom (or BCom Honours)
Accounting programme counts as one year of
professional experience.
UC MCom graduates are well-prepared for
professional roles and business consulting.
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Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Bachelor of Commerce
with Honours
BCom(Hons)
For the range of subjects that you can choose from and the
level of study available at UC see the chart on page 19.
1 year full-time;
18 months4 years
part-time
A relevant bachelors degree.

Candidates must also satisfy
the course prerequisites for the
subject.
Master of Applied
Finance and Economics
MAFE
1213 months full-time; up

to 4 years part-time.
Any bachelors degree with good

grades
Master of Business
Administration MBA
The MBA programme is oriented towards general

management and consists of compulsory courses, elective
courses and a project. The MBA is internationally accredited
by the London-based Association of MBAs (AMBA). There are
also opportunities to attend seminars, guest lectures and
networking events.
15 months
full-time; up to
5 years part-time
Any bachelors degree and

practical work experience or
satisfactory progress towards the
GradDipBA
Master of Business
Management MBM
1214 months full-time or

up to 4 years part-time

grades
Master of Commerce
MCom
See description on page 17 and for the range of subjects see

the chart on page 19.
1218 months full-time; 18

months 3 years part-time
BCom in the same subject with

good grades or BA or BSc in
Economics or bachelors degree
and relevant graduate diploma
Master of Professional
Accounting MPA
The MPA is a conversion taught masters that will give

graduates the skills, knowledge and competencies to
be highly effective accountants. Leads to provisional
membership of professional bodies such as the Chartered
Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
1517 months
full-time; up to
4 years part-time

grades
PhD
For more details and available subject areas, see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first-class

or second-class honours division
1 or masters degree with firstclass or second-class honours or
equivalent
Postgraduate Certificate
in Strategic Leadership
PGCertStratLdrship
This certificate aims to build the knowledge, skills and

capabilities of managers. It comprises taught courses
and focuses on responsible leadership. Upon completion
students may credit these courses to the MBA programme.
Normally 2 years
Bachelors degree and at least

5 years of practical or professional
work experience, preferably in a
managerial position
Graduate Diploma
in Accounting and
Information Systems
GradDipAcc&IS
1 year full-time;
The diploma is designed for graduates seeking extension in
Accounting and Information Systems. Courses can also count 24 years part-time
towards the requirements for the Chartered Accountants of
Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ).
BCom or other relevant previous

study. A background in universitylevel accounting is required.
The GradDipBA comprises the 12 core MBA courses. You can

Graduate Diploma in
Business Administration develop a personalised timetable in consultation with the
Programme Director, to study on a part-time basis that fits
GradDipBA
around your personal commitments and goals.
8 months full-time;
Any bachelors degree or relevant

work experience (at least 5 years
management experience)
Graduate Diploma in
Economics GradDipEcon
The GradDipEcon consists of eight courses. Suitable for

graduates with a non-commerce degree who have an
interest in economics and wish to complement their
undergraduate studies.
12 months full-time;
24 years part-time
Graduate Diploma
in Management
GradDipMgt
The GradDipMgt provides an overview of the various

functions of management to people with a non-commerce
background. It will help students gain an understanding of
the concepts, tools, frameworks and language of business.
1 year full-time;
24 years part-time
in Business
PGDipBus
The PGDipBus provides the skills that will allow graduates

to gain employment within the private and public sector.
Graduates will gain the confidence to challenge existing
commercial practice and develop innovative strategies.
1 year full-time; 24 years

part-time
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Subject areas
Subject
Accounting
Honours
Masters
PhD
PG Cert/Dip
Accounting and Information Systems

Business Administration
Business Management
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Management
Marketing
Taxation
Taxation and Accounting
Research
Research by the School of Business and
Economics not only informs teaching, it is often
a part of student learning, and postgraduate
students regularly contribute to projects.
Staff are highly respected in their field attracting
research students from around the world. Some
examples of this research include major public
policy issues, such as social and environmental
accounting and reporting, sustainable business
development, sex discrimination and gendermainstreaming policies, organisational
resilience, tax compliance and financial risk
management. Research centres at UC include:
New Zealand Experimental Economics

Laboratory (NZEEL)
Department of Management, Marketing

and Entrepreneurship
UC Teaching Award 2013; College of Business
and Law Emerging Researcher of the Year 2011
Strategic Leadership
Associate Professor Ekant Veer
Professional Accounting
For me, academic research

needs to have a societal
impact if my research can
be used to actually make
people healthier then Im
doing something right.
Grad Cert/Dip
NZEEL is the home of cutting-edge experimental

research and teaching in social science. The lab is
a state-of-the-art facility with work stations and
an experiment control room.
NZEEL is available for use by UC staff members,
visiting researchers and graduate students. For
more information contact Associate Professor
Maro Servtka at
maros.servatka@canterbury.ac.nz
Leading and Managing Resilient

Organisations (LMRO)
The group assists organisations to become
more agile, increasing their ability to adapt to
sudden changes, to learn and continuously
improve their performance. Recent work centred
on organisational responses to the 20102011

Canterbury earthquakes; a rare opportunity to
explore resilience processes where organisations
have to manage in an extended crisis. For more
information go to www.resorgs.org.nz
From financial markets and economics, to the
latest management practices and the rapidly
expanding world of e-commerce, the School
provides the knowledge environment to prepare
you for a successful future. We have been the
choice for many distinguished alumni, including
CEO of low-cost airline Scoot, Campbell Wilson,
Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon, and Guy
Horrocks, co-founder of the worlds first iPhone
app and CEO of Carnival Labs.
Business and Economics graduates are
prepared for professional roles in every kind of
organisation where people need to be
innovative, solve challenging problems
and make a difference.
More information
School of Business and Economics
T +64 3 364 2316
E: bsecdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nz
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Postgraduate studies in
Communication Disorders
UCs staff are internationally
recognised for their research
in communication sciences
and disorders.
The Department of Communication Disorders
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.
Research
UC has a leading reputation in specialist research
areas including early language development
and delay, acoustic speech analysis, fluency
disorders, neurogenic disorders, swallowing,
intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring,
and aural rehabilitation.
Resources and partnerships

The Department has four on-campus
laboratories featuring state-of-the-art electronic
and assessment equipment and is a partner in a
swallowing research laboratory at the

New Zealand Brain Research Institute.
Postgraduate students can take clinics at public
hospitals, schools and centres, providing a
multitude of options for working with clients of
all ages with speech and hearing disabilities.
UC also hosts the New Zealand Institute of
Language, Brain and Behaviour (see page 7).
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 or computers,
in a research laboratory, a private clinic or
a government agency. You can work with
language-delayed children in a school setting 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 building your own private
practice. You can teach at a university or conduct
research in a scientific laboratory.
My PhD has enabled

me to learn important
technical and professional
skills necessary for
becoming an independent
researcher.
Maryam Ghaleh
More information
Department of Communication Disorders
T: +64 3 364 2401
E: communicationdisorders@canterbury.ac.nz
www.cmds.canterbury.ac.nz
Studying towards a PhD in Speech and

Language Sciences
Research Assistant, New Zealand Institute of
Language, Brain and Behaviour
Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Master of Audiology MAud
The MAud comprises coursework, and clinical and

research experiences. Academic coursework focuses on
training professional clinical audiologists with emphasis
on the development of clinical and administrative skills
relating to the practice of audiology.
2 years full-time; up to
4 years part-time
BSLP(Hons), BA, BSc; other

bachelors degrees also considered.
A special application is required;
applications close on 1 November.
Master of Science majoring in

Speech and Language Sciences
MSc
The MSc comprises independent research, presented

in a thesis, which is completed concurrently with one
advanced course in either clinical management or
research design. 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.
Part II only of MSc

(one course and a
thesis): 1 year full-time
BSLP(Hons) or other qualifying

programme
Master of Speech and

Language Pathology MSLP
The MSLP offers students with a degree in Linguistics,

Education, Psychology, Science, Health Sciences or related
degrees the opportunity to enter the speechlanguage
therapy profession. This hands-on programme includes
experiential clinical practice.
2 years full-time; up to
4 years part-time
BSLP(Hons) or other qualifying

programme
See page 12 for more information on PhDs.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first-class

honours or masters degree with
first or second-class division 1
honours or equivalent
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Graduate and postgraduate studies

in Education
Ive learned teaching is
full on but I love it. The
flexibility shown by the
university has given me
the opportunity to train
and reach the level I am
at. My time at Canterbury
has helped a lot.
The UC College of Education

builds on a 135-year tradition of
quality teacher education and
educational research.
The College is committed to research excellence
in teacher education, educational studies and
leadership, sports and physical education
and health sciences. This commitment was
recognised in its ranking among the worlds top
100 universities for Education.*
Education can be taken as a major subject within
the GradDipArts, BA(Hons), MA and PhD (see
the Arts section for details). Also offered are a
number of specialised programmes in Physical
Education, Sport Coaching, Teacher Education,
Counselling, Specialist Teaching and Child
and Family Psychology, including professional
development programmes.
Teaching qualifications and expertise

Students interested in becoming teachers and
who have already completed a recognised degree
can apply for a graduate diploma in either
early childhood, primary or secondary teacher
education or a masters in either primary or
secondary teacher education.
Haile Hurring
Studying towards a Graduate Diploma in
Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
Rugby Player, New Zealand Black Ferns
Master of Teaching and Learning
MTchgLn
The new Master of Teaching and Learning
will provide teacher graduates with advanced
research-based knowledge and experience in
partnership schools.
Why study an MCALL at UC?

The only masters programme of its kind in
New Zealand.
May be studied by distance online.
Learn how to design and implement
technology-enhanced language learning in a
variety of settings from childhood to tertiary.
Doctor of Education EdD
Students with previous teaching qualifications

can apply for the Bachelor of Teaching and
Learning with Honours, the Postgraduate
Certificate or Diploma in Education or Master
of Education, the Master of Computer-Assisted
Language Learning or the Master of Specialist
Teaching.**
Why study an MTchgLn at UC?
Immerse yourself in contemporary

educational theory and professional practice.
The Colleges teaching staff are education

specialists who have close links with local
schools and whose teaching draws upon
practical experience and the latest research.
Aimed at professionals in Education and other

related fields, doctoral students will synthesise
theory and practice, while further developing
their leadership capacities. These students will
address questions of professional practice, in
particular leadership.
Meet the requirements for provisional

teacher registration.
Why study an EdD at UC?
Supportive study environment

The College offers an encouraging study
environment with small, friendly classes and a
range of delivery options, including on-campus
or distance/flexible learning, and full-time or
part-time study.
You will be supported in your studies by the
friendly expert staff of the specialist Education
Library, which is well stocked with the resources
and information you will need.
Become an innovative, adaptable, and

resilient teacher who can support the
learning strengths of diverse students.
Master of Computer-Assisted Language

Learning MCALL
This one-year professional taught masters
degree will produce skilful language educators
who can use technology to enhance learning in
a wide variety of settings around the world. Of
particular interest to language educators and
teachers of English and other languages.
Utilise UCs research strengths in educational

theory, leadership, policy and practice.
Participants experiences in education settings
will be invaluable in allowing research and
theory to be applied to practical problems
and dilemmas.
Findings within the EdD will advance fields
of study during and after the completion of
this qualification.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014

** Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due
December 2014
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Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Bachelor of Teaching and

Learning with Honours
BTchLn(Hons)
(Early Childhood and Primary)
The BTchLn(Hons) is taught either entirely on campus or as a

mixture of on-campus and distance delivery. Graduates can
focus on areas in which they have special interests and can
enhance career prospects. Includes a research project and
work in schools/early childhood centres.
1 year full-time;
BTchLn (or equivalent) with a B grade

average in 200 and 300-level courses
Master of Education MEd

Master of Education endorsed
in Inclusive and Special
Education
The MEd is usually taken as a combination of taught courses

and a research thesis. Offers the opportunity to examine
practice and issues in education. The endorsement in
Inclusive and Special Education gives teachers, educators,
counsellors and researchers a chance to examine the
development requirements of students with diverse
learning needs.
2+ years full-time; up
to 6 years part-time
Appropriate degree with courses in

Education or PGDipEd or appropriate
degree and a minimum 1-year teacher
training course or have experience as a
teacher, educator or counsellor (a B grade
average in 300-level courses is normally
expected)
Master of Computer-Assisted
Language Learning MCALL
See the previous page for a description.
1 year full-time; up to
4 years part-time
A recognised teacher training course of

not less than one year or experience as a
teacher or educator (a B grade average in
300-level courses is normally expected)

MSpecTchg
Aimed at practitioners who want to provide professional

leadership in their area of expertise. A non-thesis pathway,
the degree can be awarded unendorsed or endorsed in
Complex Educational Needs, Deaf and Hearing Impairment,
Early Intervention and Learning and Behaviour.
1 year full-time; up to
4 years part-time
A 3-year bachelors degree or an

equivalent qualification, completed at a
specified minimum level of attainment
Master of Teaching and

Learning MTchgLn
1 year full-time
A bachelors degree or higher degree in a

disciplinary field appropriate to teaching
and learning (a B+ grade average in
300-level courses is normally expected)
For more details about PhD study see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first or secondclass division 1 honours or masters

degree with first-class or second-class
honours or equivalent
Doctor of Education EdD
45 years as a mixture
of part and full-time or
part-time only
A bachelors degree with first or second

class honours, or a masters degree
with first or second class honours or
minimum of 5 years experience in a
relevant professional role

December 2014
UC Education Plus
UC Education Plus provides professional
development programmes and advice to
educators working in schools and early
childhood centres in the South Island. Much of
the training is provided at no cost through a
schools Ministry of Education contract. UC also
delivers work on behalf of other agencies and
government ministries, and offers additional
consultancy services on a cost-recovery basis.
For more information go to
www.edplus.canterbury.ac.nz
School leaders face

many challenges as they
seek to use 21st century
technologies; there is
often a distinct lack of
preparation to equip school
leaders to implement
digital technologies.
Professor Niki Davis
Professor of e-Learning, Director of the College
of Education e-Learning Lab; International
Society of Information Technology and Teacher
Education Oustanding Global Educator 2010
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Graduate and postgraduate programmes continued

Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Graduate Diploma in:

Early Childhood Teaching
GradDipECTeach
For graduates interested in training to become a

teacher.
Special requirements apply for those for whom English
is a second language.
Secondary applicants must also meet the prerequisites
for an additional teaching subject.
See the College of Education website for more details
www.education.canterbury.ac.nz
1 year full-time; part-time

options available
Bachelors degree for

GradDipECTeach and
GradDipTchLn(Primary).
Bachelors degree with study
to 300-level in a secondary
school curriculum area for
GradDipTchLn(Secondary).
Graduate Certificate in Sport

Coaching GradCertSpC
Provides practicing coaches and those in the sports

industry (or those who wish to work in it) the chance to
develop their professional coaching skills.
6 months full-time or up to
4 years part-time
A bachelors degree or satisfy the

Dean of relevant post-secondary
study and work experience
Postgraduate Certificate in
Education PGCertEd
The PGCertEd is designed to provide those with an

education or counselling background the opportunity
to improve their professional practice and assess
significant issues in education. Those wishing to
proceed to the PGDipEd or the MEd should not have the
award conferred.
Up to 2 years
Degree with courses in Education

or an appropriate degree and have
either completed a minimum 1-year
teacher training course or have
experience as a teacher, educator
or counsellor
Specialist Teaching PGCertSpecTchg
This certificate gives students a strong appreciation

of specialist teaching as an interdisciplinary field and
specialist teaching knowledge and skills. It comprises
one compulsory course and one elective course.
5 months full-time;
NZ Teacher Education degree or

recognised NZ 3-year teaching
diploma and current NZ teacher
registration and at least 2 years
experience as a teacher or educator
in a recognised setting
Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary

Teaching PGCertTertTchg
Pursue a range of teaching and learning themes, to

build on specific knowledge and to consider academic
practices from various disciplines.
14 years part-time
Be practising in tertiary teaching

and have a bachelors degree or
qualifications and experience in
your field of teaching
Education PGDipEd
can be endorsed in:
The PGDipEd is designed to improve professional

practice and examine critically significant issues in
education. The PGDipEd can be completed unendorsed
or endorsed in a specific area of interest (see below).
Students may proceed to the MEd.
Teaching and Learning (Primary)

GradDipTchLn(Primary)
Teaching and
Learning (Secondary)
GradDipTchLn(Secondary)
e-Learning and Digital

Technologies in Education
To improve professional practice with ICT and investigate

significant issues in this area.
Haka Pounamu: Te Reo Mori

Bilingual and Immersion Teaching
Designed to extend and develop teachers in the use of te

reo Mori in the classroom.
Inclusive and Special Education
To improve professional knowledge, practice and ability to

address significant issues in the field.
Leadership
Gain effective leadership and management competencies

to enhance and build your career.
Literacy
Critically examines literacy underachievement through a

combination of theory and practice.
Teaching and Learning Languages
Educators gain understanding and skills to teach

languages and cater for students linguistic needs.
Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist

Teaching PGDipSpecTchg
can be endorsed in:
Complex Educational Needs
Deaf and Hearing Impairment
Early Intervention
Learning and Behaviour
The PGDipSpecTchg provides students with the ability

to apply their specialist teaching knowledge and
skills in diverse cultural contexts. It comprises one
compulsory course, three courses from the chosen
endorsement and includes practical experience.
1 year full-time;
1 year full-time;
Appropriate degree with courses

in Education or an appropriate
degree and have either completed
a minimum 1-year teacher training
course or have experience as a
teacher, educator or counsellor
(a B grade average in 300-level
courses is normally expected).
In addition to the above, a basic
knowledge of te reo Mori is
required for Haka Pounamu;
at least 5 years teaching
experience, as well as employment
in a position of leadership
responsibility is required for the
Leadership endorsement.
NZ Teacher Education degree or

recognised NZ 3-year teaching
diploma and current NZ teacher
registration and at least 2 years
experience as a teacher or educator
in a recognised setting.
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Subject areas
Subject
Honours
Masters
PhD/EdD
PG Cert/Dip
Grad Cert/Dip
Computer-Assisted Language Learning
Counselling
Early Childhood Education
Education
e-Learning and Digital Technologies in Education
Haka Pounamu: Te Reo Mori Bilingual and Immersion Teaching
Inclusive and Special Education
Leadership
Literacy
Secondary Education
Specialist Teaching
Primary Education
**
Sport Coaching
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Languages
Tertiary Teaching/Higher Education

December 2014
Research
The College attracts funding that enables
advances to be made in educational knowledge
and the evaluation of education practice, while
also giving postgraduate students opportunities
to carry out research in topical aspects.
The College has links with institutions
internationally and offers services to enhance
the professional development of educators
both in New Zealand and in other countries,
including customised in-service professional
development courses for teachers and teacher
educators, custom-designed College courses,
educational tours and consultancies, and staff
and student exchanges.
Key areas of scholarly research include, but are
not limited to, those represented by the Colleges
research hubs:
the e-Learning Lab
the Inclusive and Special Education Group
the New Zealand Centre for Olympic Studies
the Early Years Enquiry Hub
the Language and Literacy Research Lab
the Research Lab for Creativity and Change
the Science and Technology Education
Research Lab
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the Educational Theory, Policy and Practice

Research Hub
the Mori Education Research Lab, Te R
Rangahau
the Teacher Learning and Innovations in
Practice Research Lab.
Teaching offers a creative, stimulating and
rewarding career that provides the opportunity
to influence and shape many lives. Teaching
also provides entry into careers beyond the
classroom, with teaching experience being
an excellent background for a wide range of
jobs including careers in the public sector, and
business and industry training.
Postgraduate study in Education can contribute
to your employability. It enables you to extend
your knowledge and skills, indicates your
motivation and ability to persevere at a high
level academically and can make you more
competitive in the job market.
Graduates have varied career opportunities
available to them including work in government,
industry, commerce, social service agencies,
health and rehabilitation, museums, counselling
and voluntary organisations.
More information
College of Education
T: +64 3 343 9606
E: education@canterbury.ac.nz
www.education.canterbury.ac.nz
Postgraduate studies in Engineering

UC houses New Zealands
premier College of Engineering
which provides internationally
recognised qualifications and is
ranked 19th in the world for Civil
and Structural Engineering.*
Founded in 1887 as the first School of Engineering
in New Zealand, UCs College of Engineering is
internationally recognised for the excellence
of its teaching and research, and will be
implementing a $142 million investment in new
facilities over the next three years.
The College offers both taught, or courseworkbased, qualifications as well as researchbased qualifications. Postgraduate studies
in Engineering include postgraduate
certificates, masters and doctoral degrees.
These can be completed in subject areas such
as Bioengineering, Chemical and Process
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction
Management, Earthquake Engineering, Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, Engineering
Mathematics, Forest Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering. We also offer specialist
postgraduate qualifications in Fire Engineering,
Human Interface Technology, Transportation
Engineering and Engineering Management.
At any one time, the College hosts up to a
dozen visiting academics from top international
universities as part of the Universitys unique
Erskine programme, providing opportunities for
our students and staff to interact with world
leaders in their respective fields.
Considerable resources are available to
postgraduate students. These include wellequipped workshops, laboratories and computer
facilities, and a specialist Engineering and
Physical Sciences Library which houses over
100,000 volumes and holds over 1,000 current
serial subscriptions.
Postgraduate students also benefit from the
Colleges close interaction with industry. Such
relationships help to attract financial support
for research as well as providing opportunities
to establish professional networks. A number
of university and industry scholarships are also
available for postgraduate students.
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.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014
Engineering PGCertEng
The PGCertEng is for professional engineers
seeking advanced technical training or students
looking for a one-year advanced qualification.
The PGCertEng can be awarded endorsed or
unendorsed in a range of engineering subjects.
Subject to meeting degree requirements,
graduates can also transfer to a masters degree.
Why study an MHIT at UC?

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

Complete an advanced course-based
qualification in one or two semesters.
Endorsements available in Civil Engineering,
Construction Management, Earthquake
Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Fire
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and
Transportation Engineering.
Master of Engineering in
Management MEM
The MEM gives graduates with a degree in
Engineering or another relevant subject a real
insight into the business world. A fast-paced
graduate level course, the MEM offers small
group classes and intensive learning.
Students must complete six courses and a
project within one year. Courses start in
Semester One (usually February) each year.
Why study an MEM at UC?

Students apply technical skills in real-life
situations through a six-month industrybased project.
Endorsed by IPENZ as a quality professional
development course.
Voted the "best and most comprehensive
engineering management course in
Australasia" by ACEME (Australasian
Conference of Engineering
Management Educators).
Master of Human Interface

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

was to pursue a PhD at
a globally-recognised
university which would
give me the opportunity to
interact with researchers
and scientists from all over
the world. My aim is to fly
high and make my mark in
the field of research.
Hari Murthy
Studying towards a PhD in Mechanical
Engineering
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Postgraduate programmes
Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Master of Engineering Studies

MEngSt
The MEngSt caters for professional engineers seeking

advanced technical training and is a taught masters degree
with no thesis requirement.
12 years full-time;
25 years part-time
BE(Hons) or BSc(Hons) in appropriate

subjects, or PGCertEng
Master of Engineering ME
The ME is a research degree completed by coursework and a

thesis. The Master of Engineering may be awarded endorsed
in Bioengineering, Chemical and Process Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Earthquake
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering.
16 months to
3 years full-time;
30 months to
4 years part-time
BE(Hons) with first or second-class

honours or BSc(Hons) with first or
second-class honours in appropriate
subjects
Master of Engineering in Fire

Engineering MEFE
Fire engineers specialise in the application of science

and engineering principles to protect people and their
environment from destructive fire. In the first half of the
degree, students take block courses in areas such as fire
dynamics and fire safety and systems. Online learning
software is used to allow flexible programmes of study. The
second half of the degree requires a thesis.
16 months to
3 years full-time;
24 years part-time
BE(Hons) or other appropriate

degree. It is recommended that
international students apply by June.
Management MEM
1 year full-time
BE(Hons) or other appropriate degree
Transportation MET
The MET covers three main areas transportation planning,

traffic engineering and pavement engineering, with options
for specialising in one or all.
13 years full-time;
24 years part-time
BE(Hons) with first or second-class

honours or other appropriate degree
Master of Human Interface

Technology MHIT
1 year full-time
Bachelors degree with honours in an

appropriate field
See page 12 for more information about PhD study at UC.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time

second-class division 1 honours or
masters degree with first or secondclass division 1 honours
or equivalent
Engineering PGCertEng
1 semester full-time; BE(Hons) or BSc(Hons) in appropriate

4 years part-time
subjects
Buildings are using the

[Pres-Lam] technology in
the rebuild and that is very
exciting having funding
from industry meant that
we were able to develop our
ideas. It took our team to a
higher number of staff and
scholarships for masters
and PhD students.
Professor Andy Buchanon
Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
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2013 UC Innovation Medal winners, Dr Alessandro Palermo, Professor Andy Buchanon and Professor Stefano Pampanin
Subject areas
Subject
Honours
Masters
PhD
Bioengineering (www.bioengineering.canterbury.ac.nz)
Chemical and Process Engineering / Bioprocess Engineering
PG Cert
(www.cape.canterbury.ac.nz)
Civil Engineering (www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz)

Computer Engineering / Communications and Network Engineering
(www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz/behons/comp.shtml)
Construction Management (www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz)
Earthquake Engineering (www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (www.elec.canterbury.ac.nz)
Engineering (www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz)
Engineering Management (www.mem.canterbury.ac.nz)
Engineering Mathematics (www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Fire Engineering (www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz)
Forest Engineering (www.foresteng.canterbury.ac.nz)
Human Interface Technology (www.hitlabnz.org)

Mechanical Engineering (www.mech.canterbury.ac.nz)
Mechatronics Engineering (www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz/behons/mechatronics.shtml)
Natural Resources (www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz/behons/natres.shtml)
Software Engineering (www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz/behons/software.shtml)
Transportation Engineering (www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz)
Research
The College of Engineerings 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 the University. Strong links with
related disciplines including Forestry, Computer
Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics,
Astronomy, Chemistry and Geology enable
highly specialised interdisciplinary research at
postgraduate level.
Research projects can also involve national
research institutes and organisations in industry.
The Colleges close interaction with industry
opens up many opportunities for financial
support for research.
Research hubs include the Electric Power
Engineering Centre (EPECentre), Human Interface
Technology Laboratory (HITLabNZ), Wireless
Research Centre, Spatial Engineering Research
Centre and the UC Quake Centre.
Examples of research areas of expertise
* Offered as a minor only within the BE(Hons) degree
Chemical and Process Engineering
Energy and Fuels, Biochemical Processes, Food

Process Engineering, Environmental Research,
Separation Processes and Wood Technology.
Over the past decade there has been

an increase in the number of top-level
industrial positions filled by engineers with
postgraduate qualifications.
Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
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.
Environmental, Fire, Geotechnical, Hydrological

and Ecological, Earthquake, Structural, Timber,
Transportation Engineering and Fluid Mechanics.
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Acoustics, Communications, Computational
Imaging, Nanotechnology, Network Research,
Power Electronics and Power Systems.
Mechanical Engineering
Acoustics, Applied Mechanics, Biomedical, Control
and Instrumentation, Design, Electrospinning,
Energy Systems, Manufacturing, Materials
and Thermodynamics.
Postgraduate degrees in Engineering prepare

students for careers in business leadership
positions, where extended analytical skills are
increasingly valued.
More information
College of Engineering
T: +64 3 364 2608
E: engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz
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Postgraduate studies in Fine Arts

Since it was established in
1882, UCs School of Fine Arts
has consistently produced
high quality graduates. Many
have gone on to make notable
contributions to New Zealands
cultural life and achieved acclaim
internationally.
The School of Fine Arts staff are highly qualified
and experienced artists, designers, curators,
filmmakers, 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.
On-campus facilities
Housed in purpose-built buildings, the School
provides students with ample studio space,
large well-equipped workshops, a computer
laboratory, printmaking workshop, darkrooms
and extensive film and video facilities as well as
a gallery. UCs Central Library houses a reference
library featuring a slide collection of 100,000
images and one of the countrys top two fine
arts collections.
A reputation for innovation

The Schools reputation for innovation and
excellence is reflected in the disproportionately
high number of graduates represented among
New Zealands leading practising artists and
current museum staff.
A postgraduate qualification from the School
of Fine Arts prepares graduates for specific
professions such as graphic design and filmmaking, or equips them with the skills and
attitudes necessary to successfully practice as
artists and scholars in their individual areas
of expertise.
For more information on postgraduate
Fine Arts programmes contact the Programme
Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, School of
Fine Arts.
It will be exciting to help

motivate and encourage
students. I feel a real
connection with the
university.
Vincent Ward
Filmmaker, screenwriter and artist
New Zealand Order of Merit
Adjunct Professor of the University of
Canterbury
Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Bachelor of Fine Arts with

Honours BFA(Hons)
BFA(Hons) candidates must submit a research proposal

and work scheme acceptable to the postgraduate
admissions committee. The degree course consists
of a submission of works and a research paper, to be
completed within an academic year.
1 year full-time
BFA in relevant subjects with good grades.

A special application for admission must
be made by 1 November.
Master of Fine Arts MFA
The MFA programme comprises either a submission of

work in Film, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography,
Printmaking or Sculpture, or a combination of courses and
submission of work, to be completed within
12 months.
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
BFA(Hons) or equivalent or significant

professional practice or teaching
experience. A special application for
admission must be made by 1 November.
Master of Fine Arts

in Creative Writing
MFA(CreativeWriting)
1 year full-time;
The MFA(CreativeWriting) degree requires students to
2 years part-time
complete under supervision a single artistic project to a
level considered suitable for publication or presentation as
well as a 50007000 word supplementary essay. They must
formally present their work as part of an oral exam. Also
see Arts page 14.
(1) BA(Hons) in English or another approved

subject; or other bachelors degree in
an appropriate area and evidence of
substantial professional experience; or an
appropriate overseas qualification and
(2) a portfolio of original work.
in Art Curatorship
PGDipArtCuratorship
See Arts page 14.
BA or BFA
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1 year full-time
A vibrant arts scene at UC

With over 200 concerts, exhibitions,
theatre performances, public lectures and
more every year, UC offers you plenty of
opportunities to Experience the Arts.
Concerts:
www.music.canterbury.ac.nz
UCConcerts on Facebook
Exhibitions:
www.sofa.canterbury.ac.nz
School of Fine Arts on Facebook
Events:
Platform Arts Festival
www.canterbury.ac.nz/platform
Subject areas
Subject
Honours
Masters
Art Curatorship (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
PG Cert/Dip
Creative Writing (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz)
Film (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
Fine Arts (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
Graphic Design (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
Painting (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
Photography (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
Printmaking (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
Sculpture (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fina)
UCSA Arts Week

www.ucsa.org.nz/events
Theatre:
www.tafs.canterbury.ac.nz
Public lectures and more:
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/wiw
Alongside the creative and practical skills
learned, Fine Arts graduates develop excellent
skills in organisation and time management
during their four years of self-motivated study.
In particular, graduates who have taken
courses in Photography, Film and Graphic
Design have clear career prospects in rapidly
expanding industries in these areas. Other Fine
Arts graduates have access to a wide range of
vocations within a growing art world both in
New Zealand and overseas.
Recent graduates have been employed as
professional artists, art gallery directors,
photojournalists, commercial photographers,
film directors, designers, consultants, art
conservators, illustrators, fashion designers, art
critics, art historians, graphic designers, lecturers
and art teachers.
Once I had started here I

realised that I had made
the best choice. I really
enjoy how open the
academic environment is
to all kinds of ideas at the
School of Fine Arts.
More information
School of Fine Arts
T: +64 3 364 2159
E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/fine-arts
Clara Wells
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours in Film
Studying towards a Master of Fine Arts in Film
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in Forestry
We have close links
to the forestry sector
which provides unique
opportunities to
undertake research and
industry projects that are
highly relevant.
The New Zealand School of

Forestry at UC is internationally
renowned for research and
postgraduate education over a
wide 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.
Professor David Norton
We are the only university department in the

country offering internationally recognised
professional postgraduate Forestry programmes.
School of Forestry
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Close connections
International experts visit regularly to share their
knowledge through the Erskine programme and
an industry visitors programme.
students to benefit from the expertise of

academic and technical staff within
those departments.
The School of Forestry provides a range of

services to the industry including:
Our close relationship with other departments,

including the School of Biological Sciences,
the College of Engineering, and the College of
Business and Law, allows our postgraduate
A number of scholarships are available for

postgraduates, some funded by UC, the
New Zealand government and others by
organisations and donations.
consultancy
research
professional development (CPD)
continuing education.
To find out more visit www.forestry.ac.nz

Qualification
Description
Graduate Diploma in Forestry

GradDipFor
1 year full-time;
The graduate diploma is for students looking to refresh their
knowledge or retrain in Forestry, whether you have an existing 2 years part-time
qualification in Forestry or not. Students normally complete
six to eight courses selected from the schedule of the Bachelor
of Forestry Science degree with a minimum of 120 points. Of
these courses, at least 90 points will be at 300 and 400-level.
Forestry PGDipFor
For those wanting to enhance their undergraduate studies,

students complete 120 points from courses in the MForSc
schedule, normally including a forestry management or a
silviculture course.
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
BForSc or equivalent or other

relevant bachelors or higher
degree and relevant experience in a
forestry-related area
Master of Forestry Science

MForSc
An MForSc will give you a head start into forest management,

governance or research at an advanced level. The degree may
be taken by examination and report; by examination and
thesis; or by thesis alone.
This programme means you can complete a professional
masters degree with coursework and a report in two years.
Students enjoy small classes and a wide variety of courses
to choose from, ranging from silviculture to advanced IT
applications in forestry.
13 years full-time;
18 months to
4 years part-time;
dependent on
pathway
4-year BForSc or other bachelors

degree with appropriate subjects or
PGDipFor
The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis.

For more details, see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first-class or

masters degree
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Duration
Requires
Research
Our academic staff are actively engaged in

research on forest management, forest
valuation, forest modelling, tree breeding
and quantitative genetics, forest economics,
silviculture, GIS and remote sensing, urban
forestry, wood quality, entomology, biodiversity,
restoration ecology, forest harvesting, forest
engineering, and bio-energy.
With forestry being one of New Zealands biggest

export earners and a major industry worldwide,
UC Forestry graduates are in high demand
nationally and abroad.
The Schools research is divided into four

major clusters:
sustainable land management
forest engineering
understanding reduced forest variability
forestry as a business.
I couldnt pass up the

opportunity to conduct
original research which
will improve outcomes for
both the industry and the
environment. The School
even helped me to secure
funding for my research.
Melissa Pendly
Bachelor of Forestry Science with Honours
Studying towards a Master of Forestry Science
The Wood Technology Research Centre

This UC-based research centre 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.
The Centre organises workshops and seminars as
well as coordinating visits from wood scientists
and technologists to the University.
The Centre also has links and collaborative
projects with both international and national
research institutes. Centre members undertake
research projects funded by the New Zealand
government and industries.
Forestry offers exciting and rewarding career

paths for skilled graduates, both in
New Zealand and overseas, in jobs as diverse
as tree breeding, road engineering, timber
harvesting and processing, marketing,
planning, policy, biosecurity, biodiversity,
conservation and sustainable land management.
There are also jobs in plantation management,
where UC Forestry graduates work as
professional foresters, managing workers.
Forestry graduates develop a valuable set of
skills that are transferable to a range of careers,
including problem solving and decision making,
project management and team work, economic
and commercial awareness, computing skills and
geospatial techniques.
More information
School of Forestry
T: +64 3 364 2109
E: forestry@canterbury.ac.nz
www.forestry.ac.nz
Field work and stations

We have excellent lab and field facilities as
well as technical staff expertise to support
your research activities. Postgraduate
students have many opportunities to work
in the field:
the Harihari field station in South
Westland is used for practical courses
and as a research centre
other field stations near Arthurs Pass,
in Kaikoura and at Westport are used for
Forestry teaching and research
UC is also located near plantations and
native forests, which are used for both
teaching and research
students visit other forestry
organisations throughout the country.
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Postgraduate studies in
Health Sciences
The School of Health Sciences
offers an interdisciplinary, healthrelated postgraduate education
with a range of specialist and
general programmes that can
be tailored to professional and
personal interests. Both clinical
and non-clinical pathways
are available.
UCs School of Health Sciences fosters health
related interdisciplinary and collaborative
initiatives within the University, with other
tertiary institutions, and with the health sector.
Increasingly, employment in the health sector
requires postgraduate qualifications. The
Schools 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
or health issues the opportunity to critically
examine a range of significant issues in health
sciences, and where relevant to improve their
professional practice. Many graduates continue
to work within their health profession while
others work in health-related fields, the social
services, or local or central government.
Research
The School of Health Sciences has a wide
range of research interests addressing current
challenges in health care including health
informatics, refugees, chronic diseases and
childhood disorders, primary health care and
workforce issues for specific health sector
groups and the Pacific workforce. It is home to
the Health Services Assessment Collaboration
Research Lab (HSAC), the Wayne Francis Cancer
Epidemiology Research Group and other
externally funded projects, and a teaching
and research clinic. Research students share
facilities with academics and researchers,
which fosters collaboration.
The health sector is one of New Zealands
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.
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Subject areas
Subject
Child and Family Psychology
Masters
PhD
PG Cert/Dip
Clinical Teaching
Complex Educational Needs
Counselling
Deaf and Hearing Impairment
Early Intervention
Environment and Health
Health Behaviour Change*
Health Information Management
Health Sciences
Learning and Behaviour
Mens Health*
Palliative Care
Specialist Teaching
**
* Only offered as an endorsement to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences and the Master of Health Sciences. These
qualifications may be taken with or without endorsement.
There are health-related career opportunities in

local government, the voluntary sector, industry
and research. In an increasingly diverse and
ageing society, career opportunities in the health
workforce will continue to expand.
An interdisciplinary, non-clinical health sciences
background can lead to employment in such
areas as health promotion, early intervention,
behaviour change, health policy, administration,
information management, health technology
assessment and health research. For those who
have gained an initial clinical qualification,
postgraduate education can provide a
broader skill base for more senior roles in
the health services.
For further careers information, please go to
More information
School of Health Sciences
T: +64 3 343 7737
E:
healthsciences-degree-advice@canterbury.ac.nz
www.health.canterbury.ac.nz
I enjoy knowing that the

research I carry out will
add to positive outcomes
for children and families
in this country.
Helen Mataiti
Master of Speech and Language Therapy;
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Psychology;
Studying towards a PhD in Health Sciences
Senior Tutor in Specialist Teaching,
University of Canterbury
Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Clinical Teaching PGCertCT
The PGCertCT is for health professionals working in a

range of settings who are responsible for supervising
students, junior practitioners and other staff. It is
delivered in collaboration with local District Health
Boards and regional education providers nationally.
Normally 2 years
part-time; must be
completed within
4 years
Relevant bachelors degree or appropriate

health professional qualification and
qualifications and experience that accord
with membership of an approved health
professional association or be registered to
practice within a health environment
Health Sciences PGCertHealSc
The PGCertHealSc gives students a taste for study

in health sciences. You complete any two 30-point
courses from the approved schedule for the Master
of Health Sciences, and may have the option of
transferring to a longer postgraduate programme.
12 years full-time or
part-time

health professional qualification
Palliative Care PGCertPC
The PGCertPC develops health practitioners skills

in palliative care and introduces palliative care as
a research field. Students gain the knowledge and
understanding needed to provide a holistic approach
to the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of the needs of patients, family and
whnau living with a life limiting condition.
Normally completed
over 2 years part-time health professional qualification and
qualifications and experience that accord
with membership of an approved health
professional association or be registered to
practice within a health environment and
have access to an appropriate
clinical placement
Specialist Teaching
PGDipSpecTchg
MSpecTchg
24 years
The PGDipSpecTchg and MSpecTchg provides
part-time for the
students with a strong appreciation of specialist
PGDipSpecTchg
teaching as an interdisciplinary field of practice
and the ability to apply their specialist teaching
knowledge and skills in diverse contexts. Can be
awarded unendorsed or endorsed. See also Education
on page 23.
NZ Teacher Education degree or recognised

NZ 3-year teaching diploma and current
NZ teacher registration and at least
2 years experience as a teacher or educator
in a recognised educational, workplace or
community setting
Child and Family Psychology
PGDipChFamPsyc
A professional qualification, this diploma is designed

for students who wish to become registered child
and family psychologists with the New Zealand
Psychologists Board. Entry is limited to 12 places
applications close on 1 October.
2 years full-time
Bachelors degree in Psychology or equivalent

and be enrolled in or completed an approved
masters or PhD. Also requires a pass in
PSYC 206, CFPY 601, CFPY 602, CFPY 603,
CFPY 604, HLTH 472 and an approved research
methods course, or equivalent.
Health Sciences PGDipHealSc
The PGDipHealSc is an interdisciplinary programme

students choose either to follow a general
programme or focus on a specialisation and receive
their qualification endorsed in one of several areas.
See the Subject Areas chart on the previous page.
12 years full-time;
part-time available

health professional qualification
Master of Arts MA
Master of Science MSc
In Child and Family Psychology go to

www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/healthsciences/
study/chfampsyc.shtml for more information.
See pages 13, 14 (MA)

and 39 (MSc)
See pages 13, 14 (MA) and 39 (MSc)
Master of Health Sciences

MHealSc
In the MHealSc programme students may

either follow a general programme, or focus on
a specialisation and receive their qualification
endorsed in one of several areas. See the Subject
Areas chart on the previous page.
Not less than 2 years

full-time;
part-time available;
Part II only: 12 years
full-time

health professional qualification or
PGDipHealSc or equivalent with B average.
PGDipHealSc graduates need to complete
Part II (thesis) only
Master of Counselling MCouns
The MCouns uses a solution-focused model of

counselling and is the only postgraduate counselling
degree in Te Waipounamu. Students learn to identify
and use systematic, effective ways to help clients.
Some courses are available to Health and Education
students. Entry to the degree is limited to 12 places
applications close on 1 October.
24 years full-time;
must be completed
within 6 years
Relevant bachelors degree with relevant

professional experience or suitability to
train as a counsellor
The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a

thesis. For more details, see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first or second-class

division 1 honours or masters degree with
first or second-class honours or equivalent

** Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval, due
December 2014
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Postgraduate studies in Law

Study specialist areas and/or broaden
Founded in 1873, the UC School
your research
of Law has a proud history of
The School has a particularly strong reputation
excellence in teaching, research
in the fields of International Law and Governance
and scholarship. It enjoys an
and, in conjunction with the Department of
international reputation for
Political Sciences, offers a unique integrated
producing outstanding graduates, masters programme in International Law
and Politics (ILAP). Students also have the
who benefit from being part
opportunity to further their studies in areas of
of a professionally relevant,
specific expertise offered by the School.
community focused law school.
Alongside the specialist taught ILAP programme,
As one of the worlds top 100 law schools
UC offers a wide range of opportunities for
postgraduate studies.*
Leading teachers and researchers

Our exceptional teaching staff are leaders in
their respective fields across areas including
International Law, Public Law, European and
Comparative Law as well as the full range of
Common Law subjects. They are responsible
for writing many key New Zealand textbooks
and write for international publishers LexisNexis
and Reuters. Many of our academics are on
editorial boards for a number of well-respected
international journals including the Journal of
Medical Law and the Media and Arts Law
Review. UC is also home to the Canterbury
Law Review and the New Zealand Yearbook of
International Law.
QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014
the School also offers a variety of researchfocused degrees. The general Master of Laws
(LLM) offers students the chance to undertake
short research papers in three subject areas
under the supervision of qualified staff. The
School also offers an LLM by single thesis option,
and a PhD programme.
Additional benefits at UC
The School of Law has a comprehensive
clinical legal programme, led by a new
Director of Clinical Legal Studies, in which
opportunities for postgraduate involvement
are actively encouraged.
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 Mori Law Students
Association, Te Ptairiki, provides a supportive
environment for Mori law students.
There is a huge amount

of interesting lecturers
who you get to engage
with. I enjoy being part of
this supportive whnauoriented community.
Dhamendra Unka
Te Rarawa
Bachelor of Laws
Studying towards a Master of Laws
Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Master of Laws LLM
The LLM degree Is flexible and offers a wide choice of

topics for either general study or specialised research. It
may be taken by thesis, by coursework, or by combining
short research papers and a dissertation.
12 years full-time;
24 years part-time
LLB (or equivalent) with good grades
Master of Laws (International

Law and Politics)
LLM(IntLaw&Pols)
Designed for students with a basic knowledge of

Law who wish to develop specialist knowledge in
international law and politics. Students take courses
in international law and international politics, plus a
dissertation. The degree prepares students for careers in
the diplomatic service, specialised legal practice, intergovernmental agencies, international organisations,
non-governmental organisations and the military.
12 years full-time;
24 years part-time
LLB (or equivalent) with good grades

24 years full-time;
37 years part-time

masters degree with first or secondclass honours or equivalent
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I regularly appear before

Parliaments select
committees to give
evidence on public law
inquiries or proposed
legislation and I take this
level of involvement into
my discussions with the
students I supervise.
Research
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 students may apply to the staff
research fund to finance these activities.
UC offers two fully-funded postgraduate
research scholarships in the field of Law.
Interested students are encouraged to contact
the School of Law to discuss supervision before
making a formal application.
Professor Philip Joseph

UC Research Medal 2012
Library staff offer postgraduate students

specialist training in legal research methods.
Postgraduate study allows you to develop
in-depth expertise in particular fields of legal
specialisation, broaden your knowledge in a
range of legal subjects including some not taken
at undergraduate level, and combine law study
with related disciplines.
Postgraduate study can lead to careers In the

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

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in Music
UCs School of Music provides
students with a vibrant,
welcoming and stimulating
environment in which to study
and perform.
Today, more than ever, we are surrounded by
sound and music. Through television, radio,
smart phones, tablets, computers, cinema and
concerts, they are omnipresent. On a personal
basis, and in public (social situations, advertising,
education, culture, tourism, events etc) music
plays many different roles and permeates our
lives. The need for a musically aware public is as
important as the need for first-class musicians,
artists, producers and technicians.
Meeting modern musicians needs

With these ideas in mind, the School of Music
offers a wide range of teaching and research
opportunities. Within this environment, courses
reflect the breadth of content and an in-depth
approach that the present-day study of

music entails.
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.
UCs 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

Whats on offer at our Ilam campus?
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-theart computers for the transformation and
manipulation of sound. Other music facilities
include first-rate pianos and string instruments,
practice rooms, a chamber organ and
Balinese gamelan.
Christchurchs music community

Off campus, students have the opportunity to
participate in Christchurchs many amateur
and professional groups whether in opera,
theatre, the fine arts, orchestral music, choral
and instrumental. A number of orchestral
students perform regularly with the Christchurch
Symphony Orchestra.
The School of Music and the wider University are

well-equipped with facilities for music.

Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires

Honours BA(Hons)
See Arts page 14.
1 year full-time;
24 years part-time
BA or any bachelors degree plus

relevant graduate diploma
Bachelor of Music with

Honours MusB(Hons)
For graduates of the MusB (or equivalent) with good grades. May
be taken in: Composition, Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music
Education, or Performance. It is possible to choose courses to give
a more general, non-specialised degree.
1 year full-time
Part-time study by
application only
MusB; Entry into Performance is

limited and applications for auditions
close on 15 September of the
preceding year
Master of Arts MA
(by thesis only)
Specialisations include: Performance (Voice, Piano, Organ and

most orchestral instruments), Composition, Music History and
Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Musicianship
skills, and Conducting.
13 years full-time;
24 years part-time
BA(Hons) or MusB(Hons)
Master of Music MMus
Follows the MusB(Hons) and may be taken in composition or

performance to an advanced technical level. Students intending
to enrol should choose courses carefully to ensure prerequisites
have been met.
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
MusB(Hons) or equivalent, with

good grades. Evidence of
composition quality 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 Arts

DMA
34 years full-time;
The DMA is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced
47 years part-time
research in music composition or performance. It comprises
scholarly research (thesis) and performance practice (public music
performance or the presentation of compositions). Normally
requires an audition, interview and/or submission of previous
academic work and recommendation from the School of Music.
Bachelors degree in Music with

first or second-class division 1
honours or masters degree in
Music with distinction or merit
(or equivalent)
PhD
The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis. For

more details, see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time

masters degree with first or secondclass division 1 honours or equivalent
Graduate Diploma in
Arts GradDipArts
See Arts page 14.
1 year full-time; up
to 5 years part-time
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Research
The School of Musics research activities range
broadly across the disciplines of musicology,
ethnomusicology, music education, composition
and performance. Areas of expertise include
performance (voice, piano, organ and most
orchestral instruments), composition, music
history and musicology, ethnomusicology, music
education, musicianship skills and conducting.
Music Education
The School was the first in New Zealand to offer
music education and remains the only school
to offer study in this area at doctoral level. The
School of Music is also home to Te Puna Poru,
the National Centre for Research in Music
Education and Sound Arts.
Te Puna Poru, the National Centre for

Research in Music Education and Sound
Arts (MERC)
MERC serves as the national hub for the
coordination of and contribution to research in
music education and sound arts.
Through its activities the Centre aims to enhance
the understanding and knowledge of the musical
arts in education and in the wider community.
MERC is devoted to developing the national
profile of music education in Aotearoa
New Zealand through its activities,
partnerships and collaborations.

www.merc.canterbury.ac.nz
To view the Centres e-Journal of studies in
musical education go to
www.merc.canterbury.ac.nz/e_journal.shtml
Music graduates move on to a variety of
vocations. Some pursue careers in music
performance and others in education. Even
graduates who have not majored in Music
have found that the inclusion of some Music
in their degrees has been useful for their future
employment, especially in education.
Graduates of Music are found in a wide range of
occupations including positions in orchestras,
opera houses, conservatories, universities,
schools and other education contexts. They
are prominent in areas of musical leadership
with community groups such as choirs and
orchestras. Graduates also work in fields such as
journalism, television and radio (planning as well
as production), publishing, and in technical areas
including recording.
People with musical talents are in demand in
the hi-tech areas of computer instruments and
music technology, and are becoming increasingly
sought after by various festival organisers and
arts organisations.
My PhD is directly
related to the work
that I am doing within
the community and
throughout New Zealand.
I chose UC because I
really enjoy working
artistically with a range
of people.
Andrew Withington
Bachelor of Music with Honours; Studying
towards a PhD in Music
Conductor, University of Canterbury Chamber
Choir; Music Director, Christchurch City Choir;
Musical Director, New Zealand
Secondary Students Choir
More information
School of Music
T: +64 3 364 2183
E: music@canterbury.ac.nz
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/music

The Centre also aims to facilitate the

establishment of connections between
researchers, groups and institutions.
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in Science
I enjoy the fact that
Im going to become
a beneficial part of
society, and Ill be
able to help countless
others by entering the
pharmaceutical industry.
UC scientists are involved in

internationally ground-breaking
research. They have designed
and built components for the
largest telescope in the Southern
Hemisphere, are discovering new
ways to combat super bugs and
are tracking high-energy
particles underground.
Michael Weusten
Ngti Porou
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
and Mathematics
Bachelor of Science with Honours in
Biochemistry
Studying towards a PhD in Biochemistry
UC is ranked in the top 100 universities in the

world for Psychology and Geography, and in
the top 200 for Earth and Marine Sciences,
Environmental Science, Computer Science
and Information Systems, and Statistics and
Operational Research.*
Our Department of Biological Sciences is ranked
first in New Zealand for molecular, cellular and
whole organism biology research and UC is in
the top two universities in the country for its
research in agriculture and applied biological
sciences, computer science and ecology,
evolution and behaviour.**
The science facilities at UC are world-class
and will get even better with a $212 million
investment in new facilities over the next five
years. The field stations from Kaikoura in the
north to Antarctica in the south are unique in
New Zealand. Other resources include cuttingedge laboratories, access to 24-hour computer
labs, the Central Library and the specialised
Engineering and Physical Sciences Library.
Expert UC staff are joined by visiting
international authorities every year, through
the Erskine programme. Specialists from all
over the world are brought to UC to teach and
collaborate with staff and students, providing
unparalleled access to international expertise.
UC also operates several research centres, many
of which have a focus on science. Gateway
Antarctica, the countrys major Antarctic
research centre, is based at UC, with close
links to Science staff. UC is also home to
the Nanostructure Engineering Science and
Technology group (NEST), a key partner in the
MacDiarmid Institute, one of seven New Zealand
Centres of Research Excellence.
* QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2014

** Tertiary Education Commission Performance-Based
Research Funding Assessment, 2012
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Master of Geographic Information
Science MGIS
The MGIS is the only degree of its kind in
New Zealand. It provides an interdisciplinary
approach to Geographic Information
Science, including taught courses and
supervised research.
Why study an MGIS at UC?

Students will gain advanced knowledge in the
field, as well as the ability to carry out original
research and plan, execute and present the
findings of applied GIS projects.
Graduates will be qualified to work as GIS
professionals in research, government
and industry.
Professional Master of Engineering

Geology PMEG
This programme is strongly applied and
concentrates on professional training for
practitioners. Students will complete a
practice-focused project.
Engineering Geology is a multidisciplinary area
applying geological sciences to engineering
work, identifying and mitigating geological
hazards and aspects of land-use planning.
Why study a PMEG at UC?

Only programme of its kind in Australasia.
Graduates will meet the requirements for
IPENZ accreditation of graduate
Engineering Geologists.
Research and teaching draws on local and
international expertise as well as industry.
Real case studies underpin learning
and research.
Master of Hazard and Disaster

Management MHDM
This qualification will prepare students for a
professional career in disaster management, with
an emphasis on industry practice.
Why study an MHDM at UC?

As well as learning conventional methods,
students will be challenged to think about
new disaster risk mitigation strategies.
A focus on future-relevant concepts ensures
that students will be able to apply this
knowledge in disaster management
situations worldwide.

Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
Bachelor of Science with

Honours BSc(Hons)
The BSc(Hons) degree comprises one full-time year of

coursework that includes a research component. See the
Subject Areas chart on pages 4041.
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
BSc with a high level of

attainment in appropriate
subjects
Master of Antarctic
Studies MAntaStud
In the first year 400-level courses are added to the

courses from the PGCertAntaStud or PGDipAntaStud.
In their second year, students complete a thesis on an
Antarctic-related topic, which may be based on fieldwork in
Antarctica undertaken during the summer break.
18 months to 2 years full-time PGCertAntaStud or

PGDipAntaStud
or up to 4 years part-time
Part II (thesis) only:
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
Master of Science MSc
The MSc normally consists of coursework and a thesis.

Honours may be awarded. Students who have qualified for
the equivalent of a BSc(Hons) or PGDipSc with appropriate
grades in the subject may be admitted to the MSc by thesis
only in that subject. See the Subject Areas chart on
pages 4041.
2 years full-time;
Part II only (thesis or
coursework and research
project/report):
12 years full-time; 24 years
part-time
BSc, BSc(Hons), PGDipSc,

PGDipEngGeol, or any
bachelors degree and a
qualifying programme. Child
and Family Psychology has
other requirements (see Health
Sciences on page 33).
Professional Master of
Engineering Geology
PMEG
1 year
BSc in Geology or Earth Sciences

or BE(Hons) in Civil Engineering
Master of Geographic
Information Science MGIS
2 years full-time or
equivalent part-time
Part II (thesis) only: 12 years
full-time or equivalent
part-time
PGDipGIS or equivalent or
relevant bachelors degree and
have completed 2 undergraduate
courses in GIS or have relevant
work experience.
Applications close on 1 February.
Master of Hazard and

Disaster Management
MHDM
16 months full-time
A relevant university degree,

normally with a B+ average
or higher in the final year
and at least 90 points from
300-level science courses with
good grades and one 100-level
Statistics course or equivalent
Master of Water Resource

Management MWaterRM
This degree will help graduates to develop innovative and

effective methods for the sustainable management of this
critical resource in New Zealand and internationally. The
second year research thesis involves external stakeholder
support providing experience in the sector.
2 years full-time;
Part II (thesis) only: 1 year
full-time or 2 years part-time
PGDipWaterRM or relevant
bachelors degree

24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree or masters

degree with first or second-class
division 1 honours or equivalent
Postgraduate Certificate
in Antarctic Studies
PGCertAntaStud
Students examine major scientific and environmental

themes as well as contemporary issues facing Antarctica. It
includes fieldwork in Antartica.
14 weeks full-time
in Antarctic Studies
PGDipAntaStud
Antarctic Studies is an internationally unique programme

of study and inquiry that has been developed by staff at
the University of Canterbury in partnership with Antarctica
New Zealand and other New Zealand universities.
612 months
full-time or equivalent
part-time
PGCertAntaStud
in Clinical Psychology
PGDipClinPsyc
Professional qualification in Clinical Psychology. Selection

for the course is competitive: a maximum of 12 people are
selected each year.
2 years of coursework and at

least 1 year of practical work
experience
MA, MSc or PhD in Psychology

or BA(Hons) or BSc(Hons) in
Psychology and be enrolled in
a PhD
Geographic Information
Science PGDipGIS
Graduates will have advanced knowledge in the field, with

the ability to plan, execute and present the findings of
applied GIS projects. They will be qualified to work as GIS
professionals in government and industry.
12 years full-time;
up to 4 years
part-time
Relevant bachelors degree.

Applications close on 1 February.
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Graduate and postgraduate programmes continued

Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires
in Industrial and
Organisational
Psychology
PGDipIndOrgPsyc
Holders of the Master of Science degree in Applied

Psychology who have completed APSY 631 and APSY 632 are
eligible for enrolment in this programme.
1 year of practical work

experience, plus written work
and assessments
BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), MA or
MSc in Psychology or MSc in
Applied Psychology
Science PGDipSc
Candidates must have completed a BSc degree. The precise

prerequisites vary for each subject, but are normally good
grades in 300-level courses. Courses are selected from a
range of options, to be completed within one year, unless
approval is granted for part-time enrolment.
1 year
BSc or other bachelors degree

and approved undergraduate
science courses
in Water Resource
Management
PGDipWaterRM
Prepares graduates for a professional career in water

resource management and to develop innovative and
effective methods for the sustainable management of this
critical resource in New Zealand and internationally.
1 year full-time;
2 years part-time
Relevant bachelors degree
Graduate Certificate in
Public Safety GradDipPS
The new GradDipPS reflects the changing needs of society,

with public safety and security a growing field of expertise.
Governments and communities are responsible for
protecting the general public from harm, including fire,
floods and earthquakes, as well as medical emergencies
and rescue of persons from unsafe environments.
1 year full-time
Appropriate bachelors degree

(or equivalent). Students must
meet any endorsement-specific
entry requirements and be
approved by the Dean of
Science or a nominee.
Graduate Certificate
in Science Innovation
and Entrepreneurship
GradDipScIE
This certificate teaches commerce in a science context. It

provides students with exposure to the entrepreneurship
process in scientific ventures, and prepares them for
scientific careers in industry and to develop new scientific
ventures through to marketable products.
Up to 3 years
part-time
Graduate Diploma in
Science GradDipSc
Candidates must have qualified for a university degree and

be approved by the Dean of Science. Courses must have a
total value of not fewer than 120 points including 90 points
at 300-level.
1 year full-time;
2+ years part-time
Any bachelors degree.

Acceptance will depend on
the standard and relevance of
previous studies.
Subject areas
Subject
Masters
PhD
PG Cert/Dip
Antarctic Studies (www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz)
Honours
Applied Psychology (www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz)
Grad Cert/Dip
Astronomy (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz)
Biochemistry (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz or www.chem.canterbury.ac.nz)
Biological Sciences (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Biotechnology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Cellular and Molecular Biology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Chemistry (www.chem.canterbury.ac.nz)
Child and Family Psychology (www.health.canterbury.ac.nz)
Clinical Psychology (www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz)

Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences
(www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Computer Science (www.cosc.canterbury.ac.nz)
Ecology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Economics and Mathematics
Engineering Geology (www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz)
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Subject areas continued

Subject
Honours
Masters
PhD
PG Cert/Dip
Environmental Science (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Evolutionary Biology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Finance (www.econ.canterbury.ac.nz)
Finance and Mathematics
Finance and Statistics
(www.econ.canterbury.ac.nz or www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
(www.econ.canterbury.ac.nz or www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Forestry (www.forestry.ac.nz)
Grad Cert/Dip
Geographic Information Science (www.geog.canterbury.ac.nz)
Geography (www.geog.canterbury.ac.nz)
Geology (www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Hazard and Disaster Management (www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Health Sciences (www.health.canterbury.ac.nz)

History and Philosophy of Science (www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/haca)
Industrial and Organisational Psychology (www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz)
Information Systems (www.acis.canterbury.ac.nz)
Linguistics (www.lacl.canterbury.ac.nz)
Management Science (www.mang.canterbury.ac.nz)
Mathematics (www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Mathematics and Philosophy
(www.math.canterbury.ac.nz or www.hums.canterbury.ac.nz)
Mathematics and Statistics (www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Mathematical Physics (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz)
Medical Physics (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz)
Medical Physics (Clinical) (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz)

Microbiology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Philosophy (www.hums.canterbury.ac.nz)
Physics (www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz)
Plant Biology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Psychology (www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz)
Public Safety (www.science.canterbury.ac.nz)
Science Education (www.education.canterbury.ac.nz)
Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship (www.science.canterbury.ac.nz)
Seafood Sector: Management and Science (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)
Speech and Language Pathology (www.cmds.canterbury.ac.nz)
Speech and Language Sciences (www.cmds.canterbury.ac.nz)
Statistics (www.math.canterbury.ac.nz)
Water Resource Management (www.waterways.ac.nz)

Zoology (www.biol.canterbury.ac.nz)

* Not offered as a major subject but courses may count
towards the degree
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Research
All Science departments at UC are involved
in ground-breaking research which has an
international reputation. Typical research can be
found in projects as diverse as developing novel
nanomaterials, understanding the potential
impacts of genetic technologies on our unique
environment and researching neonatal imaging
and its positive impact on health outcomes for
premature babies.
UC earth scientists are also heavily engaged in
natural hazard research (earthquakes, volcanic
eruptions, landslides), engineering geology,
climate and geothermal research. Working
with industry and external organisations
internationally, our world-leading projects
are funded from both within New Zealand
and internationally.
Study in a unique natural environment

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

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

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 67 for a list) including
many focusing on Science.
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Access to these centres of research and

innovation, as well as UCs unique field
stations mentioned above, enables
postgraduate students to conduct inspiring
research in Science.
For more information on research and innovation
at UC go to
www.research.canterbury.ac.nz
As well as having general and specialised subject
knowledge, Science graduates are experts in
problem solving, teamwork and communication.
Comfortable with the latest technology,
graduates are ideally suited to the knowledge
economy and are highly employable. Our
science graduates go on to careers in research,
business, industry, education, environmental
science, health, and central and local
government organisations.
Postgraduate study in Science is an opportunity
to obtain specialist knowledge in a particular
topic leading to further advancement.
Science Outreach Programme

Since 1999, the College of Science has run
a science education programme to help
young people discover the opportunities
offered by studies and careers in science.
Postgraduates in the College of Science
act as presenters, demonstrators and field
assistants in senior schools, mostly in the
Canterbury region.
We are on the verge of

unearthing one of the best
kept secrets in East Asia.
It is a bit like unearthing
Angkor Wat and the most
exciting part this time is
the prospect of bringing
UC students with me on
this adventure.
Dr Christopher Gomez
Senior Lecturer in Earth-processes and
Environmental Hazards
The Presidents Award for Emerging
Researcher in Geography 2013, New Zealand
Geographical Society
More information
College of Science
T: +64 3 364 2312
E: collegeofscience@canterbury.ac.nz
www.science.canterbury.ac.nz
Postgraduate studies in Social Work

The Social Work
department has an
excellent reputation, and
it has definitely lived
up to this. I wanted a
professional qualification
that would enhance my
career path.
The Social Work programme

at UC is New Zealands
longest established Social
Work programme 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 programmes 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, the development of
family participatory practice in child care and
protection, cross cultural theory and practice,
policy and practice on ageing, clinical social work
and the study of professions.
Chloe Jones
Studying towards a Master of Social Work
(Applied)
Parent Education Facilitator, Plunket,
Christchurch
The programme is home to the Te Awatea
Violence Research Centre, which is
leading New Zealand research into the
causes of violence.
counsellors, case managers, probation

officers, iwi social workers, hospital social
workers, service coordinators, policy analysts
and researchers.
Social work graduates are highly sought-after

internationally, especially in the UK and Australia.
Social workers are employed in both the public

and private sectors, providing direct services to
children, families, the aged, people who have
committed offences, and people with disabilities,
and indirect services in social sector planning,
administration and research.

Graduates work in a wide variety of jobs,

including as community development workers,
therapists, youth workers, field workers,
More information
Social Work programme
T: +64 3 364 2443
E: admin@sowk.canterbury.ac.nz
www.arts.canterbury.ac.nz/social-work
Qualification
Description
Duration
Requires

Honours in Social Work
BA(Hons)
Enables students who have already completed a first

professional qualification to enhance their practice
opportunities and to pursue topics that are of specific
professional and academic interest to them.
1 year full-time;
24 years part-time
BSW or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

or equivalent

(Applied) MSW(App)
Students with an approved social science degree can

complete a recognised professional qualification over two
years. The programmes can be completed on a part-time
basis, which offers some flexibility to those with family or
employment commitments.
2 years full-time;
up to 6 years
part-time
Any bachelors degree with a B average

in 300-level courses and courses in social
research and human development or
relevant practice experience or qualifying
programme. Limited entry, applications must
be made by 30 September.

(by thesis) MSW
Aimed at practitioners with specialist practice, supervisory,

management, or policy analysis and development
responsibilities. The programme of study and research can
be designed to meet each candidates professional needs
and interests. Students must complete a thesis.
13 years full-time;
up to 6 years
part-time
BSW with first or second-class division 1

honours or Graduate Diploma in Social Work
(if conferred before 2009) or Postgraduate
Diploma in Social Work with B+ average or
equivalent and BA(Hons)
PhD
The PhD comprises advanced research presented in a thesis.

For more details of PhD study, see page 12.
24 years full-time;
37 years part-time
Bachelors degree with first or second-class

division 1 honours or masters degree with
first or second-class division 1 honours or
equivalent
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POSTGRADUATE SUPPORT
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Fast track your chosen career

UC is committed to supporting
and equipping students with
the qualities and skills required
to compete in a global
employment market.
UC provides students with many opportunities
to gain work experience during their degree.
These can be part of an academic programme or
course, or through the opportunities offered to
UC students throughout the year as part-time or
vacation work.
Get work experience during

your study
There are many opportunities for students
to gain work experience and apply skills and
knowledge during their course of study.
These include:

internships
clinical and teaching practice
practical and professional work placements
service learning
field work
industry and community projects.
Talk to the experts

The Careers, Internships & Employment team
are professionally qualified career practitioners
and graduate recruitment specialists. They are
dedicated to providing students with:
careers information, advice and guidance
assistance in making informed career
decisions
Student work opportunities

Earn while you learn or work on a new business
idea or community project, through:
UC CareerHub, a website where UC students
can search for jobs, internships, vacation
work, career opportunities, career-related
events and resources.
www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz
UC Innovators enables UC students to
learn how to set up a new venture, work as
part of an entrepreneurial team, and
attend workshops.
www.innovators.canterbury.ac.nz
Student Job Search (SJS) also offers an online
job vacancy service for all tertiary students in
New Zealand.
www.sjs.co.nz
helping with their job search.

Consultants also work with academics, within
academic programmes, with specific student
groups (eg, postgraduates, international
students) and are available throughout the year
for individual consultations.
With over 2,000 employer connections, UC hosts
employer information events and career fairs.
Careers, Internships & Employment facilitate
student and graduate recruitment and a range of
other opportunities for students to connect with
potential employers.
Tutoring and research

Some departments employ postgraduate
students (usually masters or doctoral students)
as part-time tutors or research assistants.
Students who wish to be considered for these
positions should contact departments as early
as possible. Studentjobs@UC on CareerHub also
advertises these opportunities and many other
jobs on campus for UC students.
www.careerhub.canterbury.ac.nz
Volunteer to gain new skills

As a UC student you will have the chance to gain
valuable community engagement knowledge
and skills by volunteering your time for groups
such as:
Student Volunteer Army

www.facebook.com/StudentVolunteerArmy
Community Gardens
www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/comm_garden
Restoring the campus waterways
www.sustain.canterbury.ac.nz/waterways
Community Law Canterbury
www.canlaw.org.nz
Being part of a club often lets you use your
passions in a different way and demonstrate
your leadership or administration skills.
www.ucsa.org.nz/clubs
Information for international

students
Students who want to stay and work in
New Zealand after they have completed their
studies may be eligible for a Post-study work
visa for a maximum of 12 months. This allows
you up to 12 months to find a job and when you
find one you can apply for a further visa for up
to two or three years under the Study to Work
category. These visas are subject to certain
conditions.
See page 47 for more information for
international students or visit the UC website.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international
More information
UC Careers, Internships & Employment
T: +64 3 364 3310
E: careers@canterbury.ac.nz
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Live in a supportive environment

Where you choose to live while
you are studying at UC is an
important decision and part of
the student experience.
Apartments and houses
All our accommodation options offer safe and
supportive learning environments with most
just a few minutes walk from campus facilities.
Ilam Apartments/Sonoda
Christchurch Campus
Suitable for individual students of all ages
and at all levels of study, the apartments offer
self-catered, fully furnished rooms with shared
kitchen/living, bathroom, and laundry facilities.
Apartments range from 26 single
occupancy rooms.
Students have the flexibility to choose rooms
through a self-room selection process. Contracts
continue through term and semester breaks and
casual accommodation is available on campus
during the summer holidays
(DecemberJanuary).
International students are guaranteed an offer of
place. Conditions apply for more details visit
www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/international/
new_intl.shtml
Waimairi Village
Waimairi Village is a new housing development
on campus of 15 four bedroom houses offering
fully furnished single and double rooms with
shared kitchen/living, bathroom, and laundry

facilities. Wireless internet access is provided.
How to apply
Applications for all options open 1 August and
are due 1 October 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. Meal plans are available.
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 Office
website at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/postgrad.shtml
Couples and students

with families
Accommodation for couples is very limited on
campus. One room in each house at Waimairi
Village is suitable for a couple, however, most
couples and families will be required to source
private rental accommodation off campus
on arrival.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/
couples_family.shtml
Due to current demand for rental properties in
Christchurch, some couples and families have
found that it has taken longer than expected to
secure appropriate accommodation. If you are
bringing your family, we recommend that you
arrive on your own first and stay in temporary
accommodation until you have found a suitable
place to enable your family to join you.
Students with disabilities

UC is committed to assisting students with
disabilities. Most options have rooms suitable
for students with wheelchairs and facilities
modified to assist the needs of students with
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
It is strongly recommended that you view a
house or flat before signing an agreement,
therefore you will need to arrange temporary
accommodation for 26 weeks after you first
arrive in Christchurch to give you time to find
accommodation that you will be happy in.
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Rent for a single student in a house or flat in

Christchurch, with shared bathroom and kitchen
facilities, starts from NZ$150 per week plus
shared expenses (power and phone/internet).
Many houses come unfurnished and you will
need to consider this expense in your budget.
You should also budget for a refundable bond of
up to four weeks rent, one or two weeks rent in
advance, plus set-up costs such as power
and phone/internet. One weeks letting fee
may apply.
Rent for a 2-bedroom flat in the University
area of Ilam currently ranges from
NZ$350$400 per week.
Resources to search for a house, room to rent or
temporary accommodation are linked from the
Accommodation Office website.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/flatting
Homestay (private board)

Homestays are available for individual students
throughout Christchurch in a variety of homes.
The weekly fee of NZ$250 provides you with
a fully-furnished room, three meals per day,
bathroom and laundry facilities, and power and
local phone calls (toll calls and internet may be
extra depending on usage). There is also a oneoff placement fee of NZ$330. Fees are reviewed
annually. For further information go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom/homestay.shtml
Accommodation assistance
The UC Accommodation Office can provide
assistance and advice on:
accommodation options
application process
the costs associated with living away
from home
landlord and tenancy information
airport pickups for new
international students.
More information
UC Accommodation Office
Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)
T: +64 3 364 2959
E: accommodation@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/accom
Information for international students

International students are highly
valued at UC, joining more than
80 nationalities on campus.
UCs learning environment gives students from
diverse cultures the skills to work in todays
global society and contribute to the well-being
of their communities.
Benefits of a PhD at UC
As a PhD student studying at UC, you will be
joining world-class researchers. In 2013, a record
208 new PhD enrolments were received at UC;
of these 69% were international students. In
addition:
you are eligible to pay domestic PhD tuition
fees if you reside in New Zealand on a
student visa
you can apply for a Post-study work visa
once you have graduated
there are no restrictions on the hours you
can work (you must be studying full-time)
your partner can apply for an open work visa
for New Zealand
your children can study at New Zealand
public primary or high schools for free.
For more information on PhD study see page 12.
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 bridging or
qualifying course before being admitted. You
will require a satisfactory level of proficiency
in the English language. Applicants for a PhD
programme require a research-focused honours
or masters degree with excellent grades.
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. Please
note: many graduate and postgraduate
programmes have specific application
requirements. Check the relevant department
website for further information.
originals or certified/notarised true copies of
your graduation certificates and academic
transcripts for all previous university study
evidence of English language competence
research students need to send details of their
proposed area of research and of any previous
research and publications.
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/admissions
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
requirements go to www.immigration.govt.nz
If you are already in New Zealand on a student
visa, you may be able to extend it online at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/visa
Applying to enrol
medical and travel insurance requirements

on-campus enrolment and orientation.
The Prospectus also provides useful background
on New Zealand as a place to live, study and
work. Download it at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/
international.shtml
If you are granted admission to UC, you will

be emailed an offer of place letter, a link to the
Guide to Enrolment and details of how to apply
to enrol.
On-campus enrolment
If your programme of study is by coursework

(ie, not solely by a research thesis), we
recommend that you apply to enrol well before
the course start date. If you are planning to start
your studies in the second semester, you should
check that the courses you want to take are
available at that time.
Enrolment for international students takes place

on campus the week before lectures start: in
mid-February for first-semester and full-year
courses, and in early July for the second semester
intake. Masters by thesis and PhD students
can enrol at the start of any month, with the
approval of their supervisor(s) and department.
Limited entry courses
Financial assistance
Some courses are limited entry, which means

that there is a limit on how many places are
available. Most such courses require a separate
application form in addition to the standard
application for admission and application to
enrol. Application due dates can be found at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol
International Prospectus
We understand that choosing to study at
a university abroad is a big decision. UCs
International Prospectus has a great deal of
information that will help you, including:
English language requirements
how to gain admission to UC
academic entry requirements
international student profiles
visa information and work options
accommodation fees and advice
International students are eligible to apply for

a number of scholarships. See page 52 for details.
International students who are enrolled in
full-time programmes of 12 months or more can
work up to 20 hours per week during the year
and full-time over the summer holidays. You
must have a Variation of Conditions on your
student visa to allow you to do this.
Code of practice
UC has agreed to observe and be bound by the
New Zealand Code of Practice for the Pastoral
Care of International Students. This Code is at
www.nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-New-Zealand
More information
UC International
T: +64 3 364 2459
E: international@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/international
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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 is a great way to settle
into university life and find out about the
many services available. Tailored orientations
for postgraduate students (domestic and
international) are run each month (February
December). All levels are welcome and students
who have completed undergraduate studies at
UC also benefit from attending. Each orientation
session includes information about:
learning resources
support resources
rules, regulations and policies
opportunities to network
opportunities for leisure and recreation.
For the schedule of sessions and to register, visit
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/postgrad/
orientation.shtml
Specific welcomes for international students run
in February and July. See details at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support/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
120 clubs on campus (covering almost every
sporting, academic, cultural, political and social
interest imaginable).
The UCSA represents you on 35 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,
cafes and common rooms.
www.ucsa.org.nz
PGSA
The Postgraduate Students Association is the
only UCSA affiliated club run by postgrads for
postgrads. It provides a voice and social support
for all UC postgraduate students, from honours
through to PhD level.
Postgraduate life can seem a little lonely at
times, so the PGSA is here to introduce you to
new people and help you get out of the office.
The PGSA supports the Postgraduate Offices
professional development seminars and
runs social events such as Research Roulette,
movie nights, trips away, a postgraduate ball,

sports tournaments and quiz nights. These
events allow you to interact with your peers,
supervisors, faculty and future employers.
www.canterburypgsa.org.nz
Need childcare?
Both the University and the UCSA run
Early Learning Centres to support students
with families.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/earlyyears/
www.ucsa.org.nz/support/childcare/
Pair up for peer support

The Mentoring programme can pair you with
a student mentor a fellow student, usually
in the same discipline as you, who can show
you the ropes and help you to adjust to life on
campus as well as offer ongoing support. You
can be paired with a mentor before you even
start at UC, to help you settle in.
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/support/mentoring
First point of contact

The Student Helpdesk is located in the Student
Services Centre. Our Advisors are here to answer
any question you may have or direct you to the
appropriate person/department. This is the best
option for any prospective or current student
who isnt quite sure where to go or what to do.
No appointment is needed; just drop by.
Your support crew

The Student Support team offers free, in-depth
advice to all students. Trained staff are here to
help you achieve success at university, through
free one-to-one consultations offering practical
guidance and advice on:
settling in at UC and around Christchurch
UC policies, processes and paperwork
managing workload
communicating
making the most of campus life.
The team also produce The Insiders Guide to UC,
information designed to help you enhance your
learning and achievement.
You can find student services on Level 2 of the
James Hight Library, or visit
www.canterbury.ac.nz/support
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Specialised learning resources
indigenous doctoral graduates in the

national interest derived from Ng Pae o Te
Mramatanga, a nationally organised research
network including UC. Provides workshops
and seminars from leading Mori academics.
If you have a specific learning difficulty, mental

illness, medical condition, physical 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
resources (for registered students) such as:
UC Mori postgraduate writing workshops

provide valuable opportunities for you to
interact with other postgraduates, while
building on and fine-tuning your writing skills.
practical support eg, note taking, signlanguage interpreting, laboratory or research

assistance, word processing, library assistance,
recording devices to help in lectures
You have access to your own study centre, Te

Whare konga o Te Akatoki on Ilam Road. It
offers space for private and group study or
just a place for you to relax and catch up with
friends over coffee.
special arrangements for exams

resource and study rooms (that have
computers equipped with assistive
technologies and programmes)
information in alternative formats for people
with print disabilities and
sensory impairments
accessibility and parking on campus
support and advocacy
assistive technology and software eg, screen
readers, magnification and speech recognition
software, spelling and grammar software
a rest room.
If you dont know if you would qualify 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
Reap the benefits of good health

Staying healthy and well is a big part of success
and enjoyment at university.
UC RecCentre
Get fit or stay fit by exercising at the UC
RecCentre your free student gym on campus.
Being physically healthy will help improve
concentration, alertness, sleep and manage
stress or anxiety levels.
Your time is precious, so you may want to get
free fitness advice on the gym floor, or book
in for a personalised programme* to make the
most of your time and get maximum results.
You could also try our climbing wall, 50+ group
fitness classes, play squash or shoot some
hoops. For more information and to sign up
online visit
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
Note: Medical problems covered by Vero insurance are billed
directly to them if you use the UC Health Centre.
Develop your skills

Postgraduate study requires you to expand and
develop your research and communication skills.
The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) can help you
with thesis and assignment writing, writing
to a publishable standard, presentation skills
and managing your time. ASC is a free service
available to all students. It offers:
workshops and lectures
individual consultations
a drop-in service for quick queries
online resources.
For more information see
www.academicskills.canterbury.ac.nz
Mori students
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Wnanga
o Waitaha.
Mori postgraduate students studying at
UC have access to a wide range of learning
opportunities with emphasis on providing
support for skill development and networking.
Te Kupenga o MAI: Mori and Indigenous
programme (MAI) is focused on the
accelerated development of Mori and
* Small fees do apply to additional services
Students also have access to the Student

Development Advisor Mori through
individual appointments.
To access Mori activities and services, make sure
you self-identify when you enrol.
www.canterbury.ac.nz/maoristudents/support/
postgraduate1.shtml
Pacific students
The Pacific Development Team offers a wide
range of services to support all Pacific students.
If youre new to UC, we have a Pacific Advisor
who provides postgraduate students with
study advice and ongoing support.
ReFresh Academic Skills Workshop allows
returning students to reaffirm goals, re-orient
to university life and to start the year on track.
Annual Pasifika Research Symposium an
opportunity to be inspired by internationally
renowned indigenous and Pacific academics,
and to showcase your research.
Pasifika Academic Solutions and Success
Programme (PASS) offers free tutoring, group
tutorials, essay writing and exam workshops.
Jandals evenings and student BBQs are
held throughout the year to connect 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 tkaro
building at the College of Education campus.
Celebrate student success at the Pasifika
Graduation Celebrations (April/Dec).
www.canterbury.ac.nz/pacificstudents
More information
www.canterbury.ac.nz/student
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GAINING ADMISSION
Admission, enrolment and fees

Admission
Masters degree by thesis only
The University determines your eligibility

for admission to postgraduate and graduate
programmes. In most cases this requires
evidence of you having completed an
undergraduate degree.
Masters degree by thesis only candidates should

follow UCs normal enrolment process for first
and second semester periods. To apply outside of
these times, you should seek College approval.
Domestic students
If you have a degree from UC or another
New Zealand university and you are applying
for a masters 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 page 53).
If you have a degree from a university outside
New Zealand, see page 47 for more information.
International PhD students residing in

New Zealand on a student visa are eligible for
domestic tuition fees.
Non-tuition fees and other costs
Prospective students should also be aware that

they need to obtain necessary approvals for their
thesis proposal within the first two months of
their enrolment (for full-time students).
Other costs you may need to allow for include:
Please contact the relevant College for more

information or go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad/ma_students
textbooks and stationery
Fees
for international students, visa and insurance

charges may also apply (see page 47)
course-related costs eg, photocopying, printing

optional extras eg, annual parking fee
At UC there are two types of fees tuition and

non-tuition. To work out your total tuition fee for
the year you 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/enrol/fees/payfees.shtml
compulsory non-tuition fees including a

Student Services Levy and Administration Fee
(prompt payment discounts apply)
accommodation costs (go to page 46).
More information
Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)
T: +64 3 364 2555
E: info@canterbury.ac.nz
The table below gives you an idea how much

different full-time courses of study will cost. To
Applicants must hold either a New Zealand degree see the actual fees for individual courses go to
(that included a research project) with first-class
www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
or second class division 1 honours or a masters
degree to this standard, or have equivalent
Postgraduate tuition fees cost per 1.0 EFTS* (2015)
academic qualifications from an overseas
Domestic
university. That is, have been granted admission
cost for 1.0
with equivalent status (admission Ad Eundem
EFTS (NZ$)
Degree area
Statum (AES)) of a graduate to the standard above.
Postgraduate
Applying for a PhD

Enrolment
For most qualifications you can apply to enrol
online from October at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol
All international students must complete
enrolment on campus. See page 47 for
more information.
For information on enrolment go to
www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol or see the Guide to
Enrolment (freephone in NZ 0800 VARSITY
(827 748) or email enrol@canterbury.ac.nz to
request a copy).
PhD candidates
Prospective PhD candidates can apply to enrol at
any time. The form is available at
www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/postgrad/phd.shtml
Taught (2015)
Domestic
cost for
1.0 EFTS (NZ$)
Postgraduate
Research (2015)
Art Curatorship
$7,094
$6,590
$31,000
Arts and Social Science
$6,758
$6,298
$26,600
Business, Economics, Accountancy

and Finance (excluding MBA, MBM, MPA)
$7,043
$6,593
$26,600
Communication Disorders
$7,867
$7,544
$33,500
Computer Science
$7,332
$6,891
$31,000
Ecology and Conservation
$7,661
$7,330
$33,500
$5,570
$7,660
$6,298
$7,544
$24,000
$26,100
$34,600
Education and Teaching (varies depending

on programme)
International
cost for
1.0 EFTS (NZ$)
(2015)
Engineering (excluding MEM)
$7,905
$7,587
Fine Arts and Music
$7,332
$6,891
$31,000
Forestry
$7,905
$7,587
$33,500
Health Sciences
$7,867
$7,544
$33,500
Information Systems
$7,136
$6,779
$26,600
Law
$6,758
$6,593
$31,000
Mathematics and Statistics
$7,094
$6,590
$31,000
Science (varies depending on subject)

(excluding PGCertAntaStud)
$7,332
$7,563
$6,891
$7,128
$31,000
$33,500
*EFTS = Equivalent Full-time Student. Note: 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. For the
most up-to-date information visit www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/fees.
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How can I pay for my studies?

UC offers over $15 million in
scholarships and prizes annually.
Whether you are a new or
returning student, a domestic or
international student, you could
be eligible for a scholarship.
Scholarships
Scholarships are an excellent way of funding
postgraduate study. It is important that you
start looking for funding early because it
may take some time to find out whether your
application has been successful.
UC scholarships
Ask lecturers in your department or school
(particularly your supervisor) for information on
scholarships for your subject area and talk to
the Scholarships Office.
International students are eligible to apply for
the UC Masters and Doctoral Scholarships
but masters students will be required to fund
the difference between the domestic fees
component met by the scholarship and their
international tuition fees.
Preparing your application

Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria
(eg, subject/course, level, citizenship, school,
region) and may require different supporting
documentation. To apply, first review the criteria
and then fill out the appropriate form. You can
apply for more than one scholarship as it is often
possible to hold more than one at a time. For
some scholarships a separate application form
is not needed. We recommend you apply early as
deadlines are strictly adhered to.
The University of Canterbury Doctoral or
Masters Scholarships may be received on a
pro rata basis for part-time study.
Other scholarships available

Universities New Zealand Te Pkai Tara
administers a number of scholarships. For
more information go to
www.universitiesnz.ac.nz
The NZ Aid Programme offers a number
of New Zealand Scholarships to assist
international students from developing
countries to conduct tertiary study here.
www.aid.govt.nz/funding-and-contracts/
scholarships
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University of Canterbury scholarships and awards

Scholarship
Value
Tenure
(full-time)
Doctoral level
Brownlie Scholarship (for the top UC Doctoral
Scholarship applicant)
$26,000 a year plus payment of

tuition fees at NZ domestic rate
Up to 3 years
Roper Scholarship in Science (for the top UC

Doctoral Scholarship Science applicant)

Up to 3 years
UC Doctoral Scholarships up to 65 available

each year

Up to 3 years
Ngi Tahu Research Centre Doctoral

Scholarships up to 3 available each year
Varies. See www.canterbury.ac.nz/

scholarships
Up to 3 years
Ngata Centenary Doctoral Scholarship for

Mori students*

Up to 3 years
UC Doctoral Scholarship Students with

Disabilities*

Up to 4 years
UC International Doctoral Scholarships up to $21,000 a year plus payment of

3 available each year
and return airfares
Up to 3 years
New Zealand Brain Research Institute Doctoral

Scholarship 1 available each year

Up to 3 years
UC Masters Scholarships up to 35 available

each year
Payment of tuition fees at NZ

domestic rate
1 year
Ngi Tahu Research Centre Postgraduate

Scholarships 2 available each year for
masters degrees
Varies. See www.canterbury.ac.nz/

scholarships
1 year
UC Masters Scholarship Students with

Disabilities*
Payment of tuition fees at NZ

domestic rate
Up to 2 years
Masters level
* These scholarships have an application closing date of 15 October only.

Note: closing dates vary between scholarships.
The information contained in this table is accurate at the time of printing but is subject to change. We recommend you refer
to the UC scholarships website for the most up-to-date regulations.
Education New Zealand provide New Zealand

International Doctoral Research Scholarships
amongst others.
www.enz.govt.nz/how-we-work/scholarships
The New Zealand Federation of Graduate
Women (Inc) Canterbury Branch provide
regional postgraduate scholarships.
www.canterburynzfgw.org.nz
Industry sponsored awards contact the
relevant College or the Scholarships Office.
funds for course-related costs (you may need

to provide evidence of this)
a weekly allowance for living costs.
An establishment fee will be charged when you
take out the loan. For more information go to
www.studylink.govt.nz
Paid work
For UC work opportunities and online
employment listings, see page 45.
Student Loans
New Zealand citizens or holders of a New
Zealand residence class visa may be eligible for a
Student Loan. You may be able to borrow:
the amount of your tuition fees plus any other
compulsory fees
More information
UC Scholarships Office
E: scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships
Important dates
2014
2015
June
August
January
12
Accommodation applications open
October
Last date for advancing domestic

students to apply to enrol
Semester 1 lectures end
1527 Mid-year examinations and tests
July
Applications for accommodation due
February
Applications to enrol open
15
Some UC Masters and Doctoral

Scholarship applications due
1619 Enrolment in person international

students
August
23
24 4 September Semester 2 break
November
11
2014/15 Summer Programme starts
December
8
Applications to enrol due for

first-year domestic students
Semester 1 begins and lectures start
13
Semester 2 begins and lectures start
April
October
627 Semester 1 break
16
Semester 2 lectures end
27
End of year examinations begin
May
15
Some UC Masters and Doctoral

Scholarship applications due
November
12
End of year examinations end
16
2015/16 Summer Programme starts
Application dates for programmes requiring a special application*

Qualification/Course
Applications due
Master of Engineering (July intake)
15 June
Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering (international students should apply by June)
June and December
Postgraduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies 16 places
1 August
Bachelor of Music with Honours and Master of Music Performance
15 September
Master of Social Work (Applied)
30 September
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology 10 places
30 September
Master of Counselling 12 places
1 October
Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Family Psychology (CFPY 501, 502) 12 places
1 October
31 October
Master of Audiology 12 places
1 November
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours
1 November
Master of Fine Arts
1 November
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
1 November (international)
5 December (domestic)
Master of Science in Applied Psychology 15 places
30 November
Master of Engineering (February intake)
10 January
Master of Science in Geology and Master of Science in Hazard and Disaster Management (Part 1) and Master of
Hazard and Disaster Management
12 January
Master of Geographic Information Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
1 February
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary, Secondary), Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching
When intake is full or 4 weeks before

start date
* Some programmes may require an early Application to Enrol in addition to the special application. Please check with the relevant College, School or department for the due date.
Other programmes not listed in this table may require a special application. See the Guide to Enrolment or www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations to check application requirements for your
intended course of study.
UC Contact Centre:
NZ Freephone: 0800 VARSITY (0800 827 748)
T: +64 3 364 2555
E: info@canterbury.ac.nz
University of Canterbury
Te Whare Wnanga o Waitaha
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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Every year more than 1,300 postgraduates

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integrated services that ensure UC graduates

fields of expertise see pages 1343 or take a

Take your study into the field

UC is very strong in field-based sciences, with

All UC graduates and staff are automatically part

With $350 million further investment over the

The UC Research Repository is an open-access

a Regional Science and Innovation Centre

Postgraduate students have access to teachers

As well as four libraries, UC also has four

a College of Engineering precinct that will

15 cafs, eateries and bars on campus

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Research centres and institutes

Biomolecular Interaction Centre

2015 Postgraduate Prospectus

biomolecular interactions is central to a range

Centre for Atmospheric Research

Centre for Bioengineering

Centre for Integrated Research on

Centre of Excellence for Aquaculture

in New Zealand for

mathematics and engineering, and its projects

Electric Power Engineering Centre

New Zealand Centre for

Human Interface Technology

New Zealand Institute of Language,

The HITLabNZ conducts research with emerging

Dedicated to the study of human language,

Macmillan Brown Centre for

National Centre for Research on Europe

Natural Hazards Research Centre

New Zealand Australia Research Centre

New Zealand South Asia Centre

Ngi Tahu Research Centre (NTRC)

A joint initiative between Ngi Tahu and UC, the

Social Science Research Centre

Spatial Engineering Research Centre