Immersed in the heart of Ōtautahi , Christchurch, the second largest city in New Zealand, the University of Canterbury (UC) provides an experience unlike any other university. The University of Canterbury offers students endless opportunities for education, exploration and recreation, with all the conveniences of a modern city.
The University of Canterbury provides a learning and research gateway, from the vast expanse of the galaxy and to the depths of the Antarctic continent – offering the connection, understanding and opportunities that will enable us to overcome the challenges facing our society. We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of education and facilitating creative and innovative research for the benefit of both local and global communities. Our international networks provide opportunities for partnerships, research collaborations and student exchanges. Our academic leaders are encouraged to be courageous, forward-thinking and generous with their knowledge. They explore their fields of expertise with integrity and vigour, encourage conversations and challenges, and share their learnings with the intent of creating better outcomes for everyone.
Our people are powered by resilience and determination, using our combined knowledge and experience to chart a course into the future – aukahatia tō waka, he hekenga tai roa. We stand with our community in times of need, mobilising our networks to provide solutions, resources and simple kindness.
Our students are smart, innovative and caring, and we are proud to support them to grow as individuals and members of our warm and vibrant University of Canterbury community. We offer endless opportunities outside traditional learning, giving our students the chance to find themselves, to connect with others and to positively contribute to a changing world. When you graduate from the University of Canterbury, you join a whānau more than 140,000 strong, a cohort of engaged and empowered alumni affecting change across the globe.
The following general degrees can all be combined with one another:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching
- Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
Law degree combinations
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a Bachelor of Arts
- LLB with a Bachelor of Commerce
- LLB with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- LLB with a Bachelor of Science
- LLB with a Bachelor of Communication
- LLB with a Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
Engineering degree combinations
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) with a Bachelor of Commerce
- BE(Hons) with a Bachelor of Science
Other possible degree combinations
- Bachelor of Communication with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science, or a Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Forestry Science with a Bachelor of Commerce, or a Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Music with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, or a Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Product Design with a Bachelor of Commerce, or a Bachelor of Science
UC offers nine conjoint degrees:
- Conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Commerce
- Conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Science
- Conjoint Bachelor of Commerce and Science
- Conjoint Bachelor of Product Design and Commerce
- Conjoint Bachelor of Product Design and Science
- Conjoint Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and Commerce
- Conjoint Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and Product Design
- Conjoint Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and Arts
- Conjoint Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and Social and Environmental Sustainability
The new Engineering Conjoint degrees are subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand CUAP and Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval. Some details may change.
There is a place for you at the University of Canterbury – nau mai, tauti mai – come join us.
