University Of Canterbury Bachelor Of Arts Entry Requirements

With 30 major subjects to choose from and spanning the humanities, social sciences, languages, and creative arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA) students can follow their passion and gain valuable skills.



Over the three years of your degree, you will gain the critical thinking, creative problem solving, and communication skills that employers want. Unique practical experiences such as internships are on offer too.

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.



Students with English as an additional language are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

All Arts subjects, including languages, can be started at first-year level without previous knowledge of the subject. A good standard of oral and written English is important.



Successful study to Year 13 is recommended for advanced Mathematics courses.