University Of Canterbury Summer School

The University offers a wide selection of undergraduate, postgraduate and preparatory courses in a range of subjects over summer (November-February).



Taking a summer course gives you an opportunity to get ahead by shortening the time it takes to complete your degree or to catch up by retaking courses you failed or withdrew from during the year.

You can spread your workload, catch up after taking introductory courses during the year, enrol in summer only, improve your academic skills and if eligible you can receive StudyLink assistance over summer.

Summer courses

We have summer courses starting in November 2020 and January 2021. See the individual course pages for timetable and fees.

Headstart courses

Our Headstart courses are non-credit, catch-up preparatory courses that can help prepare you for first-year degree study.

How to enrol

Find out important dates for enrolment and details on how to enrol for summer courses.

Apply for 2020/2021 summer courses

You can now enrol online for November start summer courses. From early October you will also be able to enrol online for January start summer courses.



Study guidelines

The short duration of summer courses makes them different from full semester courses. For more information, read the Summer Study Guidelines.  

Accommodation

During the University Summer School Programme, students have the option to stay at several of the halls of residence

Summer scholarships

Unfortunately no Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarships will be offered in summer 2020/2021.

Support and services

Many of our supporters and service providers remain open over the summer, and UC Security staff is always available to offer help and advice. 

2020/2021 Summer School brochure



The 2020/2021 Summer Courses brochure will be available in early September.