The University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha will give you an excellent educational foundation that you will be able to turn into an amazing career.
Graduate attributes
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Innovative courses
- There is something for everyone, with internships, global study opportunities, and a world-standard curriculum.
Prestigious learning
- UC is a prestigious destination that is ranked in the world’s top 250 universities.
Support
- UC offers a range of services to help you settle into University so get familiar with what’s on offer.
Research
- UC has award-winning and prestigious researchers who supervise and collaborate.
Vibrant community
- Find out more about our vibrant and active student community and what we have to offer outside of study.
Fabulous campus
- With expansive green spaces and gardens the University’s campus simply builds off of the natural beauty it is located within.
Growing city
- New and exciting developments have made Ōtautahi Christchurch one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world.
Our students
- UC students across all our disciplines describe their UC journeys, what motivates them, and their future plans.
University Of Canterbury Courses
Undergraduate Prospectus (PDF, 4MB, 138 pages)
Entry requirements
Entry for bachelor’s degrees require University Entrance to gain admission to UC. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to ensure they are of an equivalent standard.
You are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements if English is your additional language.
Find out how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
Some bachelor’s degrees have additional requirements. Check the details of your selected degree and courses to make sure you meet these.
Qualification options
There are a number of bachelor’s degrees on offer at the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Forestry Science
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Product Design
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
- Bachelor of Sport Coaching
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
- Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
- 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
It is also possible to combine and graduate with two bachelor’s degrees at the same time. Find out more about Double and Conjoint degrees.