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Arts
Toi
Tangata
Bachelor of:
Arts
Communication
Fine Arts
Music
Social Work with Honours
Arts Toi Tangata - Bachelor of: Arts Communication Fine Arts Music Social Work with Honours - University of Canterbury
First year Ākonga Māori taking part in
Tōia Mai, a noho marae experience.

                                                                                                                                  UC graduate Ailine,
                                                                                                                                  Bachelor of

                                                                             OVER
                                                                                                                                  Social Work
                                                                                                                                  with Honours

                                                                              50
                                                                           SUBJECTS
                                                                            You can mix and match
                                                                             your study with Arts

      Ngā Kai o Roto | Contents
      Why study at UC                                               Plan your degree                                          Subject guide
      1    Welcome to Arts                                          12 Bachelor of Arts                                       22 Subjects
      2    Study Arts at UC                                         13 Bachelor of Communication
      4    Connecting locally and globally                          14 Bachelor of Fine Arts
      5    Real-world relevance                                     15 Bachelor of Music                                      More information
      6    Diversity, flexibility, and choice                       16 Bachelor of Social Work
                                                                       with Honours                                           60 Frequently asked questions
      7    Applied learning
                                                                    17 Double and conjoint degrees                            61 Contact us
      8    Passionate experts
      9    Adaptability to change                                   19 Certificates and diplomas
      10   Inspiring purpose and passion                            21 Graduate and postgraduate options
      11   Creating solutions in a digital world

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Arts Toi Tangata - Bachelor of: Arts Communication Fine Arts Music Social Work with Honours - University of Canterbury
Kia ora
Nau mai ki te Toi Tangata.
Welcome to Arts at UC.
We’re excited to be with you
on the first step towards
your future.
You can pursue your interests, or you
may discover a new one altogether,
from the wide subject options
available to you. We also host the
longest-established arts internships
programme in the country, so you can
get workplace experience alongside
your studies.
By the end of your degree, you will
learn to think critically about pressing
issues our complex and unpredictable
world faces, create solutions, and
communicate your ideas effectively.
This guide covers how to plan your
degree, where your time at Te Whare
Wānanga o Waitaha | University of
Canterbury can take you personally
and professionally, and much more. Nā
reira, kia tau mai tō waka ki UC i te tau
kai te eke mai — tauti mai, rarau mai!
Come and settle your waka (voyaging
canoe) here — we look forward to
welcoming you to our UC whānau
in 2022!

Maeve
Studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in
Political Science and International Relations
and Sociology and a Bachelor of Laws

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Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

                                                    7,113
                                                 STUDENTS
                                                 studied Arts at UC in 2020

Study Arts at UC
                                                                                         Diversity, flexibility,
                                                                                         and choice
                                                                                         Arts subjects are as diverse and
UC Arts graduates are change agents for an evolving                                      left‑field as the students who
world. Discover why Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College                                      study them. From Anthropology
of Arts is distinctive, and see what students have                                       to Human Services to Te Reo
achieved while studying Social Sciences, Humanities,                                     Māori, you can combine subjects
                                                                                         through a mix of majors, minors,
Languages, Communication, Fine Arts, Music, or
                                                                                         double majors, and other
Social Work.                                                                             qualifications (page 6).

Connecting locally                          Real-world relevance
and globally                                We use the Arts to better                    Applied learning
You have opportunities for                  understand contemporary issues
professional and community                  such as global politics, the                 As your friendly neighbourhood
engagement, both locally                    human impact of technology,                  university, we are here to support
and internationally, through                climate change and energy                    your talents and skills. For
internships and exchanges at UC.            issues, gender, sexuality,                   example, you may perform with
Staff and students participate              intersectionality — and more                 the Christchurch Symphony
in festivals, concerts, and other           (page 5).                                    Orchestra, or you may come up
events that are supported by the                                                         with solutions for te ao Māori at
College (page 4).                                                                        the Māui Lab. Many of our courses
                                                                                         involve field trips, real-world case
                                                                                         studies, and guest lecturers who
                                                                                         are literally in the business of
                                                                                         changing the world (page 7).
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Passionate experts
You’ll be taught by research-active
leaders in their field who are
passionate about making
an impact locally and on the
world stage (page 8).

Adaptability to change
Sources say studying at UC
strengthens your social intelligence,
among other skills that you need to
thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We’ll prepare you for jobs that
didn’t exist 10 years ago… and jobs
not yet created (page 9).

Inspiring purpose
A UC Arts degree becomes part of
your identity, it’s a reflection of who
you are. You’ll encounter subjects
and people that will broaden your
horizons. Experiences you have at
Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of
Arts will change your outlook
on life (page 10).

Lead the conversation
in a digital world
Through practical teaching and
experiences, you will learn how
to communicate in our rapidly
evolving digital environment. With
our Bachelor of Communication,
you can build skills that are
essential in today’s workplace
(page 11).

Adarsh
Studying a Bachelor of Social Work

                                          www.canterbury.ac.nz   3
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UC Arts works with

                                                                                                                     400+
                                                                                                       organisations
                                                                                                             including Environment
                                                                                                                 Canterbury and
                                                                                                            Christchurch City Council
                                                                                         Laura

                                                                                                   ‘The thing that really drew

Connecting locally
                                                                                                   me to UC was its community.
                                                                                                   The students and staff alike
                                                                                                   become friends and mentors

and globally                                                                                       and the UCSA offers much
                                                                                                   support. Through experiences
                                                                                                   like the Thailand Internship,
                                                                                                   there are many opportunities
At UC, you can complete an internship in Ōtautahi                                                  to meet like-minded and
Christchurch, nationally, or internationally.                                                      enthusiastic people.
                                                                                                   There are many internship
What are these internships?                         Get career ready                               opportunities on offer at UC —
The PACE (Professional and Community                Students have worked on projects as            so make the most of it!’
Engagement) Internship programme gives              diverse as creating a social media strategy,
you the opportunity to take the skills and          event organisation, urban planning, policy
                                                                                                   Laura
attributes from your degree and use them            analysis, marketing and fundraising,
in the real world by working with a business        exhibition curation, GIS mapping, community    Studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in
or organisation.                                    engagement initiatives, website content        Political Science and International Relations
                                                    creation, research report writing, and more.   with a minor in History, and Bachelor of Laws
An internship is an ideal complement to
your core subject and will help you develop         An Arts degree can be used in any industry
essential workplace skills. It’s also a fantastic   and organisation, and the skills you acquire
way to kickstart your career development.           while studying the subject will make your
                                                    time and effort valuable.
How PACE works
• Intern with a business or organisation.
• Tailored to suit your goals.
• Points towards your degree.
• Professional and personal development.

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Engage with the
                                                                                                               community through

                                                                                                       EXCITING
                                                                                                     INTERNSHIPS
                                                                                                         from marketing and health
                                                                                                        advocacy to organising events
Sareth
                                                                                                             and policy analysis

                                                                                                 ‘I think what I enjoy most

Real-world relevance
                                                                                                 about my field of study is
                                                                                                 the relevance it holds to
                                                                                                 our world today and how it
                                                                                                 shapes us to be the change for
Find your voice by digging deeper into contemporary                                              the future. Understanding
                                                                                                 political theories and how the
issues — the Arts need more of you.                                                              world works puts everything
                                                                                                 happening around me in
World leading research                          Innovation and collaboration                     perspective and allows me to
Professor Bronwyn Hayward is the only           The College hosts a number of research           truly understand world issues.
Aotearoa New Zealander among world experts      centres, such as the National Centre for
appointed by the UN’s Intergovernmental         Research on Europe; UC CEISMIC Canterbury        My aim is to be a part of the
Panel on Climate change (IPCC) to author        Earthquake Digital Archive; Te Kāhui Roro
                                                                                                 government structure and
an investigation on the impacts of global       Reo | New Zealand Institute of Language,
warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial           Brain and Behaviour; and the NZ Centre for       move up through the foreign
levels and related global greenhouse gas        Human‑Animal Studies.                            affairs department, with
emission pathways.                              UC’s research centres collaborate innovatively   the ultimate goal of being a
She uses her expertise in the field of          with research partners, including many           diplomat and working with or
sustainable development, poverty eradication,   businesses and community organisations           for the United Nations.’
and reducing inequalities.                      involved in the Waitaha Canterbury
‘We need interdisciplinary thinking to          rebuild. Some internships have an urban          Sareth
address complex serious problems. Arts and      transformation or social entrepreneurship
                                                focus as part of the development of the city.    Studying towards a Bachelor of Arts
humanities training is vital in helping us                                                       in History, and Political Science and
understand some of the world’s most serious     ‘There are a world of problems to solve that     International Relations
problems.’ — Bronwyn Hayward                    depend on understanding human
                                                relationships and how humans relate
                                                to each other and the cultural solutions
                                                that are needed to effect change.’ —
                                                Associate Professor Peter Field

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                                                                                                             UC CLUBS
                                                                                                          catering to every sporting,
                                                                                                      recreational, and cultural interest

                                                                                        Julie

                                                                                                  ‘Studying a BA at UC gave

Diversity, flexibility,
                                                                                                  me flexibility on how to
                                                                                                  complete my degree, but also
                                                                                                  how I wanted my university

and choice                                                                                        experience to be.
                                                                                                  My study involves learning how
                                                                                                  to teach English to speakers
There are over 30 subjects available to you, so it’s                                              of other languages. My job
                                                                                                  for UC involves pastoral care
highly likely that your classmates will have diverse                                              support for a group of exchange
backgrounds and skills you can learn from.                                                        students from Japan.

An array of options                               The value of Arts graduates                     I really enjoy the diversity on
                                                  Generalist degrees like a BA help you gain
                                                                                                  campus; I particularly enjoy
Our 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is
hugely flexible and you can mix-and-match         transferable skills, and widen your career      the amount of international
from over 30 subjects across Arts, Science, and   options. For instance,                          clubs as it gives you a great
Commerce. So you can explore and try things       ‘I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t     opportunity to pick up some
out to see what you like before you specialise    studied. We did work experience as part of      new language skills or learn
and progress in your career.                      the postgrad in Journalism, and through         about a new culture.
                                                  that I made contacts which helped me
Get involved in clubs                             secure jobs.’ — Emily, Bachelor of Arts in      I also enjoy the inclusiveness,
It’s not all work; outside of lectures and
                                                  Mass Communication and History, Graduate        that no matter where you are
                                                  Diploma in Journalism, previously Reporter at
workshops, we have a thriving club culture.       TVNZ, now Freelance Broadcast Journalist at     from you have a place at UC.’
For Arts lovers, there are plenty of clubs and    BBC News
societies to join, such as UC Arts Society,                                                       Julie
Classoc, UC Linguistics, UC Pols, UC Film,                                                        Bachelor of Arts in Japanese with minors
UC FrenchSoc, Musoc, PoetrySoc, Socrates Soc,                                                     in Chinese and English, and a Bachelor
and the Medieval and Renaissance Society.                                                         of Commerce

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CENTRAL CITY
                                                                                                         CONNECTION
                                                                                                           Check out the historic
                                                                                                      Te Matatiki Toi Ora | Arts Centre,
                                                                                                        home of the Teece Museum of
                                                                                                       Classical Antiquities — peruse
                                                                                                        Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and
                                                                               Tyler                      Near-Eastern artefacts

                                                                                                 ‘This bachelor’s touches

Applied learning
                                                                                                 on aspects such as child
                                                                                                 protection, mental health,
                                                                                                 disability, poor economic
                                                                                                 environments, and many more.
If you have a passion, or you just love to learn, you’re                                         There are so many things I
in the right place because we bridge the gap between                                             enjoy about my degree. I enjoy
where you are and where you’d like to go.                                                        meeting new people who share
                                                                                                 the same passion as me, and
Get hands-on experience                        Influence the world around you                    learning the best ways to
                                               — make a positive change                          approach certain situations.
Social Work students spend 75% of their
final year on placement; Fine Arts students    Climate change, animal studies, artificial        This has helped me in many
take part in gallery exhibitions and art
installations; and Music students have
                                               intelligence, ethnic relations, social change,    aspects of my life and has
                                               and new media technologies are some of
the opportunity to perform at UC and           the issues that you can grapple with while        given me insight into culture,
community events.                              studying at Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | UC College    religion, different economic
                                               of Arts.                                          environments, and how to be
Local and national field trips                 ‘I have always preferred to have a practical      competent and sensitive with
We like to see our students venture outside    component alongside a theoretical approach.       clients and show them that
the lecture theatres (sometimes) — you could   COMS 207 (Social Media), was a great balance      you respect their diversity
                                               of the two. It gave us the opportunity to do
be visiting parliament and meeting the prime
                                               real projects for real organisations, which
                                                                                                 and are aware of privilege
minister, seeing local community groups,
visiting a marae, staying overnight at a UC    provided a great insight into jobs we might       and power and how this may
field station, or visiting a gallery.          gain in the future.                               contribute to disadvantage
                                               This strengthened my confidence in knowing        and marginalisation.’
                                               that I could perform requested tasks in my
                                               first job after graduating.’ — Tamara, Bachelor   Tyler
                                               of Arts in Media and Communication                Ngāi Tahu
                                                                                                 Studying towards a Bachelor of Social Work
                                                                                                 with Honours

                                                                                                                www.canterbury.ac.nz          7
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Many of our graduates choose
                                                                                                            innovation, entrepreneurship,
                                                                                                            work, or community-engaged
                                                                                                               learning in their study

                                                                                         Rosa

                                                                                                     ‘I love that the Bachelor

Passionate experts
                                                                                                     of Music allows for really
                                                                                                     close mentorship with your
                                                                                                     lecturers and tutors. We meet
                                                                                                     with them one-on-one to
Our lecturers have a wealth of knowledge, experience,                                                discuss our compositions so
                                                                                                     our learning is personalised.
and talent; they will transport you to many worlds.                                                  These relationships also
                                                                                                     transfer to the world “outside”
Learn from the best                               Highly ranked                                      of Uni, where I have received
Through excellence in research and teaching,      Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | UC College of Arts         commissions and other
our humanities, social sciences, and creative     is ranked in the top 100 universities in the       performance opportunities
arts staff prepares you to make a difference in   world for Linguistics; the top 200 in Politics &
our communities and workplaces.                   International Studies, Education, Philosophy,
                                                                                                     because of the relationships
                                                  and Sociology; and in the top 150 for              I have formed with staff
Our lecturers are actively involved in research
and publishing in their specialist areas, so      Geography (QS World University Rankings by         and students.
you will be taught by staff at the forefront      Subject, 2020).
of knowledge. UC’s teachers make learning                                                            I have always felt known and
interesting; many receive international           In their own words                                 encouraged by the lecturers
and national awards for the quality of            ‘The departments I’ve studied with have all        in all of my subjects. I find the
their teaching. These include prestigious         been run efficiently, and the staff who work       departments to feel welcoming
Marsden Grants.                                   and teach within them are excellent. The           and unintimidating. I sense
As a result, our Arts graduates are able to       highlight of this University is the lecturers,     that they genuinely care about
think critically and analytically, develop        and the quality of their teaching. They have
creative solutions to challenging problems,
                                                                                                     my success and wellbeing, and
                                                  been extremely supportive throughout my
and communicate their ideas effectively.          time here. Without exception, they have been       will be connections I continue
                                                  generous with their time, approachable, and        to retain after graduating.’
                                                  knowledgeable.’ — Kyle, studying towards a
                                                  PhD in Philosophy                                  Rosa
                                                                                                     Bachelor of Music in New Music and a Bachelor
                                                                                                     of Arts in English with a minor in French

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                                                                                                              different UC qualifications

                                                                                       Rachel

                                                                                                    ‘In an Arts degree, you learn

Adaptability
                                                                                                    so many transferable skills.
                                                                                                    I’m part of a business-oriented
                                                                                                    club called Global China

to change                                                                                           Connection (GCC). I’m the
                                                                                                    only Arts student there, but
                                                                                                    the skills I’ve learned still got
                                                                                                    me in. When you cultivate
There is lots to be excited by as a UC student, and                                                 adaptable skills like thinking
the opportunities to learn and grow are endless.                                                    outside the box, taking
                                                                                                    initiative, and problem-solving,
Transferable skills                                 What is the highlight of your study             you can apply them to any kind
                                                    so far?                                         of interest or career.
We round out core subject teaching with
the technical skills (eg, report writing,           ‘Opportunities… coming to uni, I pictured       I started challenging myself
presentation, and communication skills),            just going to class, doing exams, and heading
and social intelligence (leadership and the         to a few parties on the weekend. But there      to go outside my comfort zone,
ability to organise and mobilise people)            are literally so many opportunities. You can    and as a result I’ve become a lot
needed to thrive in a world that is rapidly         get involved in clubs and there are heaps of    more confident. I thought UC
changing. We are committed to help you              leadership roles.                               would be scary because it’s so
address new, and as yet unknown, problems.          I was Vice President of the UCSA. I’ve done     big, but actually the opposite
In their own words                                  international travel and gotten a job with      was true. It’s a safe place where
                                                    International Partnership Support. All these
What sort of skills are you learning?               unexpected things keep popping up!’ — Emily,
                                                                                                    you can grow, develop, and find
                                                    Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Theory,     out who you are.’
‘Formal writing, research skills, and the ability
to see the big picture. You’re always thinking      and Psychology
critically and looking for connections between                                                      Rachel
different areas. With a BA you get to develop                                                       Studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in
a lot of skills that can be applied in different                                                    Chinese, French, and Political Science and
contexts.’ — Timothy, Bachelor of Arts in                                                           International Relations
Political Science and International Relations,
with a minor in Classics

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Jamie

                                                                                                                                 10
                                                                                                                         world-recognised
                                                                                                                         research centres

                                                                                                          ‘I enjoy that my studio practice

        Inspiring purpose
                                                                                                          is largely self-directed, that I
                                                                                                          have freedom to do what I want
                                                                                                          to do in my discipline, and I

        and passion                                                                                       know that if I get lost along the
                                                                                                          way I can always talk to the
                                                                                                          lecturers for critical advice.

        Everything at UC Arts — the people, the culture,                                                  I enjoy being surrounded by
                                                                                                          other students, the late-night
        the challenges — will stay with you and ultimately                                                discussions we have. I enjoy
        change your outlook on life.                                                                      seeing them grow and develop
                                                                                                          their own practices while I am
        Nurture your passion                             A lot of people come into uni with               developing my own.
                                                         preconceived ideas. I came here planning
        The experiences you have at Te Rāngai Toi
        Tangata | UC College of Arts will transform
                                                         to do Law, but I’ve had the chance to            What matters to my practice
                                                         really understand where my strengths lie
        your future direction. Don’t worry if you’re a                                                    is not what a work means,
                                                         and become a self-driven learner. UC is
        little rough around the edges — our staff are    the foundation, it’s the starting point of       but what emerges from the
        here to support all your creative endevours.     a journey.’ — Timothy, Bachelor of Arts in       process of making it. I spend
        ‘UC Arts graduates know how to get things        Political Science and International Relations,   a lot of time experimenting
        done. They learn to lead and how to mobilise     with a minor in Classics                         with different mediums
        to effect change. They have energy and
        enthusiasm.’ — Professor Bronwyn Hayward
                                                         ‘A Bachelor of Arts from UC is a vibrant and     and materials.’
                                                         recognised degree. It’s allowed me to follow
                                                         each of my wide and varied passions. There’s     Jamie
        In their own words                               a huge range of extracurricular opportunities
                                                         and the chance to take on leadership roles.      Ngāti Tūwharetoa
        ‘My Arts degree has helped me find a passion.                                                     Studying towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts
        That’s not really taught at high school.         The choices here are limitless. I love it!’
                                                         — Max, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science     with Honours in Painting
        Growth comes from finding something you
        enjoy and can see yourself doing long-term.      and International Relations, and French

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UC students plan a
                                                                                                      social media campaign.

                                                                                                        UC Media and Communication
                                                                                                                   offers

                                                                                                       TAUWHITINGA
                                                                                                          MĀORI
                                                                                                       The only Māori Communication
                                                                                                        Strategy and Practice major
                                                                                    Spencer                 of its kind in Aotearoa

                                                                                                  ‘The Bachelor of

Lead the
                                                                                                  Communication is a broad
                                                                                                  approach to bettering one’s
                                                                                                  own workplace-required

conversation                                                                                      communications skills, while
                                                                                                  also incorporating courses that

in a digital world
                                                                                                  distinctly focus on your area
                                                                                                  of interest.
                                                                                                  As someone who enjoyed the
                                                                                                  practical aspects of Economics,
A degree in Communication sets you up with the                                                    as well as History, the courses
digital skills you need in today’s workplace.                                                     encompassed within the
                                                                                                  Bachelor of Communication
Put the world in context                        You’ll get to learn from some of the best         provide me with an ideal
Our Bachelor of Communication (BC) degree
                                                people in their industries.                       environment where my
offers you the choice of four majors so that                                                      learning can be assessed as
                                                Apply your knowledge                              well as meaningfully applied.’
you can bring your communication skills
to the world in a way that best interests       The BC pairs communications expertise with
you. Choose from Communication Strategy         courses in Digital Humanities, Marketing,         Spencer
and Practice, Political Communication,          Management, Media and Communication,
                                                and Māori and Indigenous Studies. You’ll          Studying towards a Bachelor of
Journalism, and Tauwhitinga Māori: Māori
                                                learn to research, plan, and create content for   Communication and a Bachelor of Laws
Communication Strategy and Practice. Don’t
stress if you don’t know what you want to       a wide range of media platforms.
major in, you’ll have until the start of your   Depending on the courses you select you
second year to decide.                          could have the option to apply your learning
                                                through internships, industry projects, and
Study with industry experts                     community campaigns.
Our Media and Communication department’s        These courses provide avenues for
Journalism programme was recognised             applying Arts subject knowledge in our
with an Outstanding Achievement Award in        increasingly networked society, and
2019, and our Political Science department is   prepare students for postgraduate study in
internationally renowned for its experts.       Strategic Communication.
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Bachelor of Arts. BA
With a BA from UC, you'll                          Bachelor of Arts – Major/minor pathway example degree structure
gain critical thinking,                            Year 1
                                                       ARTS 102 or     ARTS 102 or
                                                                                           100           100             100             100              100          100
creative problem-solving                               MAOR 165 or
                                                        WRIT 101
                                                                       MAOR 165 or
                                                                        WRIT 101       Level            Level           Level           Level            Level         Level
and communication                                  Year 2
skills. With our new                                      200
                                                         Level
                                                                         200
                                                                         Level
                                                                                        200
                                                                                       Level
                                                                                                        200
                                                                                                        Level
                                                                                                                         200
                                                                                                                        Level
                                                                                                                                         200
                                                                                                                                         Level
                                                                                                                                                          200
                                                                                                                                                         Level
                                                                                                                                                                       100
                                                                                                                                                                       Level
specialisations you
                                                   Year 3
now have the unique                                       300            300            300             300              300             300              200          200
opportunity to choose                                    Level           Level         Level            Level           Level            Level           Level         Level

between two pathways for                                  Compulsory
                                                          courses
                                                                              Arts major
                                                                              courses
                                                                                                  Arts minor
                                                                                                  courses
                                                                                                                       Other Arts
                                                                                                                       courses
                                                                                                                                             Courses from Arts
                                                                                                                                             or other degrees
your study.                                        Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
                                                   This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                   www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

BA with two pathways
At UC you can now choose between two
pathways for your BA:                                   Major and minor Arts subjects
• Major and minor pathway                                                                                                                                 Political Science
                                                       Anthropology (not open
• Specialisation pathway                                                              Education                         Human Services                    and International
                                                       to new enrolments)
                                                                                                                                                          Relations
Recommended preparation                                                                                                                                   Professional
All Arts subjects and specialisations, including       Art History and Theory         English                           Japanese                          and Community
languages, can be started at first-year level                                                                                                             Engagement*
without previous knowledge of the subject.
A good standard of oral and written English            Chinese                        English Language                  Linguistics                       Psychology
is important. Successful study to Year 13 is                                          European and
recommended for advanced Mathematics                                                                                    Māori and Indigenous
                                                       Cinema Studies                 European Union                                                      Russian
courses.                                                                                                                Studies
                                                                                      Studies

Major and minor pathway                                Classics                       French                            Mathematics                       Sociology

                                                                                                                        Media and
Degree structure                                       Cultural Studies               Geography                                                           Spanish
                                                                                                                        Communication
The BA requires a minimum total of 360 points:
                                                       Digital Humanities*            German                            Music                             Statistics
• at least 255 points from Arts courses
• the remaining 105 points can be courses from         Economics                      History                           Philosophy                        Te Reo Māori
  either Arts or other degrees.                    *
                                                       Available as a minor only.
A minimum of 225 points must be from
courses above 100-level, with at least             Courses from other degrees, such as Antarctic                         You should include first-year courses that
90 points at 300-level.                            Studies, Health Sciences, or Law, can be                              allow you to advance to 200-level in at least
                                                   credited to your degree (but not towards                              two, preferably three, subjects.
Majors and minors                                  your major/minor).                                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
The BA is highly flexible and allows students      • Each major has specific course requirements,
to specialise in two areas:                          but all consist of a minimum of 135 points in a
                                                     single Arts subject. Of these, at least 60 points
• either a major and a minor subject
                                                     must be at 300-level and at least 45 points at
• or two majors (a double major).                    200-level.
You can also study a minor in Youth and            • A minor consists of a minimum of 75 points
Community Leadership, or any minor from              in a single subject, including at least 45 points
the BA, BCom, BSc, and BSpC degrees.                 above 100-level.

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Bachelor of Arts – Specialisation pathway example degree structure                                                     A minor consists of a minimum of 75 points
Year 1                                                                                                                 in a single subject, including at least 45 points
    ARTS 102 or     ARTS 102 or                                                                                        above 100-level.
    MAOR 165 or     MAOR 165 or       100             100             100             100              100    100
     WRIT 101        WRIT 101        Level           Level           Level           Level            Level   Level    www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Year 2
                                                                                                                       Double degrees
      200             200            200             200              200             200              200    100
      Level           Level          Level           Level           Level            Level           Level   Level    You can combine an Arts degree with other
                                                                                                                       degrees (see page 18 for examples). If you are
Year 3                                                                                                                 considering this you should get advice from
      300             300            300             300              300             300              200    200      an Arts Student Advisor or the Liaison Office.
      Level           Level          Level           Level           Level            Level           Level   Level

       Compulsory         Specialisation        Courses from Arts                                                      Further study
       courses            courses               or other degrees
                                                                                                                       We have many options for postgraduate and
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                                                                                       graduate study (see page 22).
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

                                                                                                                       Career opportunities
                                                                                                                       BA internships count towards your degree,
    Specialisations                                                                                                    where you gain a valuable taste of the
                                                                                                                       professional world and explore potential
    Creative Industries and Contemporary Practice                     Language, Brain and Behaviour                    career options.
    Cultural Heritage                                                 Philosophy, Politics and Economics               The transferable skills our graduates gain
                                                                                                                       through their studies enables them to get
    Global Societies and Cultures                                     Society, Diversity, Change                       careers in a huge variety of fields. Our Arts
    International Affairs                                                                                              graduates are creative business owners,
                                                                                                                       professional communicators in our new
                                                                                                                       digital world, social justice advocates and
                                                                                                                       change leaders in our communities and
Conjoint degrees                                                      Choosing a specialisation in the BA
                                                                      provides you with a set programme of             beyond. They have found work in media,
Conjoint degrees are accelerated programmes                                                                            government, iwi organisations, international
                                                                      courses centred on a broad theme.
for high-achieving students, which combine two                                                                         relations, heritage, archives, politics, policy,
                                                                      Specialisations are bigger than a typical
degrees into a single bachelor degree in as little                                                                     writing, editing, PR, communications,
                                                                      major and they include courses from different
as four years.                                                                                                         conservation, Māori development, tourism,
                                                                      disciplines, giving you experience of looking
Bachelor of Science conjoint degree                                   at the complex problems of todays society        teaching, community development,
options are:                                                          from different angles.                           publishing, design, advertising, or marketing.
• BA/BCom                                                                                                              Arts graduates enjoy a raft of exciting
• BA/BSc                                                              Degree structure                                 jobs, for instance in media, government,
                                                                                                                       iwi organisations, international relations,
Currently, the conjoint option is only available                      The BA specialisations requires a minimum
                                                                                                                       heritage, archives, politics, policy, writing,
via the Major and minor pathway.                                      total of 360 points:
                                                                                                                       editing, PR, communications, conservation,
                                                                      • 30 points of compulsory courses                Māori development, tourism, teaching,
Specialisation pathway*                                               • at least 225 points of courses from an Arts    community development, publishing, design,
BA specialisations introduce a new pathway,                             specialisation, some of which are compulsory   advertising, or marketing.
giving you the option to explore your study                           • the remaining 105 points can be courses from   www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
area from different perspectives in a future-                           either Arts or other degrees.
focussed and creative environment.                                    Of the 225 specialisation courses, 180 points      Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
*
 Specialisations subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New          need to be at 200-level or above and a             T: +64 3 369 3377
Zealand CUAP approval, due July 2021.                                 minimum of 90 points at 300-level.                 E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
                                                                      You can also choose to complete a minor            www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
                                                                      subject from the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor
                                                                      of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor
                                                                      of Sport Coaching, and Bachelor of Youth and
                                                                      Community Leadership degrees.

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Bachelor of Communication. BC
The Bachelor of                                    Bachelor of Communication – example degree structure
Communication (BC) is                              Year 1
an applied communication                              COMS
                                                        101
                                                                      COMS
                                                                        102
                                                                                       COMS
                                                                                        104
                                                                                                        MGMT
                                                                                                         100
                                                                                                                        WRIT
                                                                                                                          101
                                                                                                                                         100
                                                                                                                                         Level
                                                                                                                                                           100
                                                                                                                                                           Level
                                                                                                                                                                     100
                                                                                                                                                                     Level
degree, developing a broad                         Year 2
skillset in media content                             COMS            COMS             COMS              DIGI            200             200               200     100 or 200
                                                                                                        204
production, planning, and                              201              207              231                            Level            Level             Level     Level

research in international                          Year 3
                                                                                                300                              300                   100 Level   100 Level
and national contexts.
                                                              COMS
                                                               330                              Level                            Level                 or above     or above

                                                       Compulsory               Communication                Courses from              Courses from Arts
Students will have the opportunity to use              courses                  major courses                BA schedule V             or other degrees
a variety of communication technologies,
                                                   Students must complete at least 225 points at 200-level or above.
including digital, audio and visual, and           Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
social media. They will be able to apply           This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
critical thinking skills to journalism, creative   www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
projects, and communications scenarios,
including to different audiences, and to meet
the strategic goals of corporates and drivers      Subjects                                                              Career opportunities
of social change.                                   Majors                                                               Graduates of the Bachelor of Communication
                                                    Communication Strategy and Practice                                  meet a growing need for communicators
Recommended preparation                             Journalism                                                           in media, creative industries, government,
                                                    Political Communication                                              and iwi organisations. Many employers
The BC is open to all students with entry to                                                                             are seeking graduates that have applied
the University and without previous study in        Tauwhitinga Māori: Māori Communication
                                                    Strategy and Practice                                                knowledge in new and emerging media,
the area. A good standard of oral and written                                                                            collection and usage of data, media ethical
English is important.                                                                                                    practice, critical thinking, and analysis
From the second year, entry to the                 Double degrees                                                        skills. Employers are increasingly telling us
Journalism major is limited to 25 places in                                                                              they want graduates who are competent in
                                                   It is possible to combine the BC degree with
total, and requires a special application by                                                                             bicultural contexts.
                                                   other degrees (see page 18 for examples).
31 October 2021.                                                                                                         Job titles can include public and stakeholder
                                                   If you are considering this, you should get
                                                   advice from an Arts Student Advisor or the                            relations, advertising and marketing, media
Degree structure                                   Liaison Office.                                                       management and production, journalism,
The BC is made up of 360 points:                                                                                         public opinion research, social media
• 165 points of compulsory core courses            Further study                                                         management, crisis communications,
                                                                                                                         publications, events and project
• 90–105 points of major courses                   UC offers a wide range of options for                                 management, iwi organisations, non-profits,
                                                   postgraduate and graduate study in Media                              and government.
• 30 points from the Bachelor of Arts Schedule V
                                                   and Communication and Journalism
• up to 75 points of optional courses from any     — including the Graduate Diploma in                                   Graduates will also be suited to roles
  bachelor’s degree at UC.                         Journalism, the Graduate Diploma in Strategic                         in business management and strategy,
                                                   Communication, the Master of Strategic                                especially in the Aotearoa New Zealand
A minimum of 225 points must be from
                                                   Communication, and the Master of Writing.                             context, with their extensive experience in
courses above 100-level.
                                                                                                                         biculturalism, project management, and
www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations                                                                                         communicating corporate goals to the public.
                                                                                                                         www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

                                                                                                                             Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
                                                                                                                             T: +64 3 369 3377
                                                                                                                             E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
                                                                                                                             www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts

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Bachelor of Fine Arts. BFA
The Bachelor of Fine Arts                         Bachelor of Fine Arts – example degree structure
                                                  Year 1
(BFA) is a prestigious                                              FINA1                           FINA                     FINA1                        ARTH             ARTH
degree that will give you                                           101                             102                      103                        100 Level        100 Level

broad knowledge in visual                         Year 2
arts, multimedia, and                                            Studio subject
                                                                         211
                                                                                                                   Studio subject
                                                                                                                         212
                                                                                                                                                      ARTH or CINE
                                                                                                                                                       200 Level2
                                                                                                                                                                       100 or 200
                                                                                                                                                                               3
                                                                                                                                                                           Level
design before you specialise                      Year 3
in one studio area.                                                                          Studio subject                                            100, 200 or      100, 200 or
                                                                                                     311                                               300 Level4       300 Level4
The four-year degree is based within
                                                  Year 4*
purpose‑built facilities and you become part
of a supportive community of practitioners.                                                 Studio subject                                             100, 200 or      100, 200 or
                                                                                                    411                                                 300 Level        300 Level

Entry requirements                                     Introduction to all                  Required Art History        Specialisation in            Courses from the Bachelor
                                                       specialist studio studies            and Theory courses          one studio subject           of Arts schedule
To apply for admission to the Intermediate
Year (first year) of the BFA directly from        1 FINA 101 is 30 points. FINA 103 is 45 points.
                                                  2 Students specialising in Film or Photography may take either Art History and Theory or Cinema Studies 200-level courses.
secondary school, you need to have met            3 Students must complete a 200-level course to be eligible for entry into Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours at Fourth year.
University Entrance requirements and:             4 Students must complete 30 points of 300-level ARTH courses (or CINE courses for Film and Photography students) to be eligible
                                                  for entry into Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours at fourth year.
• achieved NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts in one or     * Students eligible for Honours will instead take FINA 450 in their fourth year.
  more subjects; and                              Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
                                                  This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
• at least 14 credits in each of two other NCEA   www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
  Level 3 subjects (that are not practical art
  subjects) is also strongly recommended; or
                                                  Degree structure                                                       Double degrees
• the equivalent standards in other secondary
  school qualifications.                          The BFA requires a total of 480 points:                                You can study another degree with a BFA.
                                                  • Fine Arts Intermediate (120 points)                                  Students considering this should seek advice
Entry to the first year of the BFA is limited.                                                                           from a Student Advisor.
We recommend you complete and supply by           • your specialist studio subject (270 points)
15 November:                                      • courses from the Bachelor of Arts (including
                                                                                                                         Further study
• the Application for Fine Arts Intermediate        some compulsory Art History and Theory or
  course form                                       Cinema Studies courses) (90 points).                                 • Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts

• a letter of introduction                        Intermediate Year consists of three                                    • Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship
                                                  practice‑oriented courses as well as 30 points                         • Master of Fine Arts.
• a portfolio of work.
                                                  of 100-level Art History and Theory courses.
You are encouraged to apply early, and to visit                                                                          UC graduates have been accepted into the
                                                  In the remaining years, you will specialise in                         best graduate programmes around the world.
Te Kura Kōwaiwai | Ilam School of Fine Arts
                                                  one subject. Your grades in the Intermediate
before making your application. The School
                                                  Year will influence your ranking in each
welcomes applications from October.                                                                                      Career opportunities
                                                  subject area and your final subject options.
Portfolio of work                                                                                                        Recent UC graduates have gained
                                                   Studio specialisations                                                employment as professional artists, art gallery
Your application should include a portfolio of     Film                                                                  directors, photojournalists, commercial
recently completed art and/or design work.         Graphic Design                                                        photographers, film directors, designers,
This must include 12 examples of work from         Painting                                                              consultants, art conservators, illustrators,
NCEA (or equivalent) practical arts subjects.      Photography                                                           fashion designers, curators, art critics, art
The format must be colour, laser printed, and      Sculpture                                                             historians, graphic designers, lecturers, and
stapled A4 photographs.                                                                                                  art teachers.
This is your opportunity to demonstrate:          Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours                                     www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
• your competency and ability in artmaking        If you achieve a high standard in your first three
• your best possible presentation of work         years of study, you may be invited to enter the                           Te Kura Kōwaiwai | Ilam School of Fine Arts
                                                  BFA with Honours programme. If you meet the                               T: +64 3 369 3377
• your ability to express your thinking in a
                                                  criteria, you will be able to enrol in a research                         E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
  written statement.
                                                  course (FINA 450) in your final year, comprised of                        www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts                         a studio component worth 75% and a research                               /schools-and-departments/school-of-fine-arts
/schools-and-departments/school-of-fine-arts      paper worth 25% of the course requirements.

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Bachelor of Music. MusB
Music in all its forms is                       Bachelor of Music majoring in Music Studies – example degree structure

used the world over for
                                                Year 1
                                                     MUSA             MUSA         MUSA             MUSA            MUSA             MUSA             100     100
leisure, artistic expression,                         100             101            125              131             150              151            Level   Level

and enlightenment.                              Year 2
The music industry is                                MUSA
                                                      200
                                                                      MUSA
                                                                      201
                                                                                    MUSA
                                                                                     250
                                                                                                    One of
                                                                                                     MUSA
                                                                                                    231–234
                                                                                                                    MUSA
                                                                                                                   200 Level
                                                                                                                                     MUSA
                                                                                                                                    200 Level
                                                                                                                                                      200
                                                                                                                                                      Level
                                                                                                                                                              100
                                                                                                                                                              Level
prolific globally and                           Year 3
offers work to a vast array                          One of
                                                     MUSA             MUSA          MUSA            MUSA             300              300             200     200
of practitioners.                                    331–335      300 Level1      300 Level1       300 Level1        Level           Level            Level   Level

                                                      Compulsory               Music major             Courses from Music
The Bachelor of Music (MusB) is a specialised         Music courses            courses                 or other degrees

three-year degree for those who want to         1 Some MUSA 300-level courses may be 30 points.
concentrate their studies on Music. The MusB    Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
provides a wide selection of practical and      This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
academic courses and students work closely
with internationally acclaimed staff and
guest educators.                                Degree structure                                                      • Master of Arts in Music
A rich music environment is enjoyed             The MusB requires a total of 360 points:                              • Master of Arts (Thesis) in Music
university-wide, with over a hundred concerts                                                                         • Doctor of Musical Arts
                                                • in first year you will take five compulsory courses
performed on campus each year. Ōtautahi                                                                               • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music.
                                                  (75 points) as well as courses in your chosen major
Christchurch also offers additional musical
opportunities within its vibrant, extended      • at least 90 points at 300-level, of which at
                                                  least 60 points must be Music courses.                              Career opportunities
music community.
                                                • double majors, like Composition and                                 Our MusB graduates are found in a wide range
Entry requirements                                Performance are possible                                            of occupational contexts.
                                                                                                                      • Majoring in Composition offers vital skills for
Entry to the MusB is open to all students           Majors
                                                                                                                        roles as composers, arrangers, songwriters,
(except for Performance courses — see below).       Composition                                                         and creative collaborators.
However, it is strongly recommended that            Creative Music Technology*
you have NCEA Level 2 or 3 music, or the                                                                              • Majoring in Creative Music Technology* will
                                                    Music Studies
equivalent of these.                                                                                                    prepare you for roles as diverse as electronic
                                                    Performance                                                         music composer, a beatmaker, bedroom
Performance courses
                                                *
                                                  New major subject to Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New                 producer, sound designer, or sound artist.
                                                Zealand CUAP approval, due July 2021.
                                                                                                                      • Majoring in Music Studies will position you
Entry to courses MUSA 141 Performance Major
                                                Students have considerable flexibility in their                         well for such roles as a music teacher, music
1A and MUSA 143 Performance Non-Major 1
                                                second and third years of the MusB degree.                              researcher and journalist, festival organiser,
(instrument or voice) is limited. Places are
                                                www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations                                        arts administrator, and music leader in
awarded on the basis of a School of Music
                                                                                                                        the community.
audition.
Applications for the Performance courses        Double degrees                                                        • Majoring in Performance offers essential
                                                                                                                        experiences as a soloist and ensemble
should be made to Te Kura Puoro | School        It is possible to combine the study of a MusB                           performer. Many of our graduates have gained
of Music no later than 20 September. Early      with other degrees, such as a BA, LLB, or                               professional positions in orchestras, choirs,
auditions begin 22 August.                      BCom. Students considering a double degree                              shows, and broadcasting.
                                                should seek advice from a Te Rāngai Toi
Composition and song writing courses                                                                                  UC Music graduates also work in fields such
                                                Tangata | College of Arts Student Advisor.
                                                                                                                      as television and radio, publishing, recording,
For entry into MUSA 120 Song Writing and                                                                              sound engineering, music education, music
MUSA 121 Notated Composition 1A, we would       Further study                                                         therapy, and arts administration.
like to hear some of your own songs along       Postgraduate options at UC include:
with a description of your musical interests.                                                                         www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
Please apply to Te Kura Puoro | School of       •    Postgraduate Certificate in Arts in Music
Music by 31 January 2022.                       •    Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Music                               Te Kura Puoro | School of Music
www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts                       •    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Music                              T: +64 3 369 4411
/schools-and-departments/school-of-music        •    Bachelor of Music with Honours                                      E: music@canterbury.ac.nz
/undergraduate-courses                                                                                                   www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
                                                •    Master of Music
                                                                                                                         /schools-and-departments/school-of-music

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Bachelor of Social Work with
Honours. BSW(Hons)
This highly regarded                                Bachelor of Social Work with Honours – example degree structure

interdisciplinary degree                            Year 1
                                                                                                                                          100             100             100
will engage you in both
                                                      SOWK             SOWK            SOWK             HSRV            MAOR
                                                        101             102             104              103          108 or 165          Level           Level           Level
theory and practice,                                Year 2
equipping you for a                                   SOWK
                                                        202
                                                                       SOWK
                                                                        203
                                                                                       SOWK
                                                                                         205
                                                                                                        SOWK
                                                                                                         206
                                                                                                                         HSRV
                                                                                                                          212
                                                                                                                                         MAOR
                                                                                                                                          212
                                                                                                                                                          HSRV
                                                                                                                                                          204
                                                                                                                                                                          200
                                                                                                                                                                         Level1
wide range of people-
                                                    Year 3
related work.                                                  SOWK                     SOWK            SOWK                     SOWK                              SOWK
                                                                301                      303             304                      308                              340
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
(BSW(Hons)) at UC is Aotearoa New Zealand’s         Year 4
most established Social Work programme.                        SOWK                                     SOWK                                             SOWK
Recognised by the Social Workers Registration                   490                                      491                                               492
Board, the BSW(Hons) is ideal for those                                                  Courses chosen from ANTH, CRJU, EDUC,                 Courses from Arts
                                                         Compulsory courses
with a commitment to working with others                                                 MAOR, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, TREO, or WRIT 101             or other degrees
in overcoming personal and institutional            1 Choose from CULT 202, HIST 243, HSRV 208, HSRV 210, MAOR 270, MAOR 285, COMS 207, POLS 206, POLS 212, or SOCI 218.

barriers to wellbeing, and promoting the full       Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
potential of people.                                This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, go to
                                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Recommended preparation
                                                                                                                          Career opportunities
Entry to the first year of the BSW(Hons)            Second year and beyond
is open to all students with entry to                                                                                     Students develop a strong academic and
                                                    Entry to Social Work courses at 200-level and                         practice foundation in the social sciences
the University.
                                                    above is competitive. Completed courses                               and social work at UC, which prepares
While no particular school subjects are             at 100 and 200-level can be credited to a                             them to be social workers, policy analysts,
required, a background in subjects promoting        Bachelor of Arts (BA) if you are unable to, or                        and researchers in both statutory and
communication skills such as English, History,      choose not to, continue with a BSW(Hons).                             non‑government sectors.
Geography, or te reo Māori is useful.
                                                    In your fourth year, 75% of your work will be in                      Graduates are highly employable overseas,
Volunteer or paid work in the community is          the field, allowing you to put into practice the                      particularly in the UK and Australia.
also good preparation.                              knowledge and skills you have gained.
                                                                                                                          Social Work graduates are employed in a wide
                                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
Degree structure                                                                                                          variety of fields including family welfare, child
                                                                                                                          protection, justice, education, community
The BSW(Hons) requires a total of 480 points:       Further study                                                         development, and all areas of health
• 405 points comprising compulsory                  Following the BSW(Hons), you can continue                             and wellbeing.
  Social Work (SOWK) and Human Services             onto the Master of Social Work and                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers
  (HSRV) courses                                    PhD programmes.
• 75 points of elective courses chosen from         Other students with any undergraduate                                    Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
  subjects such as Anthropology, Criminal           degree can choose to study our Master of                                 T: +64 3 369 3377
  Justice, Education, Human Services, Māori         Social Work (Applied) to become qualified as a                           E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
  and Indigenous Studies, Political Science and     social worker.                                                           www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
  International Relations, Psychology, Sociology,                                                                            /schools-and-departments/social-work
  Te Reo Māori, and Writing.
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Double and conjoint degrees

Double degrees                                 BA/BSc, BA/BC, BC/Bcom, BA/BCom,
Working towards two degrees at the same        BA/BCJ, BA/BSpC
time means you may complete some               These double degree options may be
combinations in four or five years.            completed in five years. Many other
You will graduate with two different           combinations are possible.
bachelor’s degrees, giving you career
flexibility and different opportunities. For   LLB/BA, LLB/BC
those who have interests in diverse areas,     A typical LLB double degree combination
a double degree can broaden your skillset,     may be completed in five-and-a-half years,
provide complementary and enhanced             although this will involve increased course
knowledge, and give you the flexibility to     loads in some years.
work in a number of different disciplines
                                               Students enrolling in these options must
when you graduate.
                                               include LAWS 101 and LAWS 110 in their first   ‘A fascination for crime
You can enrol in two degrees at the same       year. If they are seeking to complete in the   and people has always been
time, and are usually able to cross-credit     minimum time, they must also complete the      prevalent for me. I really enjoy
(share) courses in common, up to a maximum
of 120 points. Certain combinations of
                                               75-point non-Law component of the LLB in the   understanding why people
                                               first year.
degrees may allow additional cross-credits                                                    act in certain ways. I think
or exemptions.                                 Other double degree combinations               it helps to create change and
                                               • A BHSc/BA is possible
                                                                                              make the world a better place
                                                                                              — particularly with all of the
                                               • A BFA/BA double degree usually takes
                                                 at least six years                           things the world is facing at the
                                               • BA/MusB
                                                                                              moment — this has never felt
                                                                                              so important.’
                                               • BC/BYCL
                                                                                              Tori
                                                                                              Te Arawa
                                                                                              Bachelor of Criminal Justice
                                                                                              Studying towards a Bachelor of Arts in
                                                                                              Sociology with a minor in Psychology

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Conjoint degrees                                  Conjoint BA/BSc
Conjoint degrees are accelerated programmes       This Conjoint degree not only offers
for high-achieving students that combine two      cross‑disciplinary expertise in arts and
degrees into a single bachelor’s degree, in as    science, but broadens your careers options
little as four years.                             so you can be more enterprising and
The accelerated programmes require a total        innovative. It also opens up specialised
of 540 points (ie, 60 points less than a double   postgraduate pathways.
degree), as well as a minimum sustained           With this Conjoint, you’ll give your technical
grade point average (equivalent to a B-) and      knowledge an edge by being able to look
a higher workload at 135 points per year.         at complex problems differently, and better
Students must graduate in both degrees that       understanding social and ethical implications.
are part of the conjoint at the same time.        To earn this degree, you must:
UC offers a Conjoint BA/BCom and BA/BSc           • be credited with a minimum of 255 points of      ‘I’ve been offered a UCE
(4 years each).                                     BSc courses, where at least 165 points must be   Summer Start-Up Scholarship
                                                    above 100-level; and at least 75 points must     to work on a disability venture.
Conjoint BA/BCom                                    be at 300-level.                                 I’m super excited to learn
This Conjoint degree offers the breadth and       • be credited with a minimum of 255 points of      business and entrepreneurship
depth of skills of both the arts and commerce       BA courses, where at least 180 points must be    skills that I can use in the
disciplines. Graduates will be able to follow       above 100-level; and at least 90 points must
postgraduate pathways in Arts or Commerce,          be at 300-level.
                                                                                                     future. It doesn’t matter
and/or choose arts-focused careers with a                                                            what discipline you’re in, UC
                                                  • complete core courses for both the BA
commercial or business incline.                     and BSc.                                         encourages you to pursue
To earn this degree, you must:                    • meet requirements for a major in both the BA
                                                                                                     all kinds of passions and
• be credited with a minimum of 255 points of       and BSc.                                         opportunities. I’m thrilled to
  BCom courses, where at least 165 points must    • meet the requirements of a minor in a BA         work on a social enterprise that
  be above 100-level; and at least 75 points        subject (a BSc minor is optional).               can benefit my community.’
  must be at 300-level.
• be credited with a minimum of 255 points of     More information                                   Eleanor — SUPER-ABLED CHANGE-MAKER.
  BA courses, where at least 180 points must be
                                                  Careful course planning is necessary when you      Bachelor of Arts in Human Services,
  above 100-level; and at least 90 points must
                                                  are planning on studying double or conjoint        and Sociology
  be at 300-level.
                                                  degrees, to avoid overload and to ensure all       Studying towards a Master of Arts
• complete core courses for both the BA           requirements for each degree are met.
  and BCom.
                                                  Contact the appropriate colleges and Te Rōpū
• meet requirements for a major in both the       Takawaenga | Liaison Office at
  BA and BCom.                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison
• meet the requirements of a minor in a BA
  subject (a BCom minor is optional).             www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

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Certificates and diplomas

Certificate in Arts                                                     Certificate in Arts — subjects available              Certificate in Languages
This is an option if you are unsure about                               Anthropology*            Human Services               If you are interested in languages and are
whether university is for you or if you can only                        Art History and Theory Japanese                       studying an alternative degree programme
study part-time.                                                        Chinese                  Linguistics                  at UC, you can do a course or two in your
The Certificate comprises four standard                                 Cinema Studies           Māori and Indigenous         language of choice per year. The CertLang also
courses (a minimum of 60 points) at 100                                                          Studies                      caters for those who wish to study part-time.
and/or 200-level in no more than two                                    Classics                 Mathematics
subjects, and can be completed part-time,                               Cultural Studies         Media and                    Certificate structure
up to six years.                                                                                 Communication                The Certificate comprises four language
The Certificate in Arts can be used as a                                Digital Humanities       Music                        courses (a maximum of 60 points) at 100
stepping-stone to the Bachelor of Arts.                                 Economics                Philosophy                   and/or 200-level, taken from a prescribed
                                                                        Education                Political Science            list of courses available. Students may
Certificate in Arts – possible structure                                                         and International            include courses from up to two of the nine
Year 1                                                                                           Relations                    languages offered.
100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200 100 or 200                             English                  Psychology
    Level    Level   Level             Level Level   Level                                                                    www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
                                                                        English Language         Russian
     Arts subject (eg, Anthropology)                                    European and             Sociology                     Certificate in Languages — subjects available
                                                                        European Union                                         Ancient Greek          Japanese
Each block represents a 15-point course.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible.      Studies                                                Chinese                Latin
For full course requirements, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations
                                                                        French                   Spanish                       French                 Russian
                                                                        Geography                Statistics                    German                 Spanish
                                                                        German                   Te Reo Māori                  Te Reo Māori
                                                                        History                                               www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
                                                                       www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
                                                                       *
                                                                         No 100-level courses in Anthropology are currently    Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
                                                                       being offered.
                                                                                                                               T: +64 3 369 3377
                                                                                                                               E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
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Certificate in                                    CUP courses                                           Diploma in Languages — subjects available
University Preparation                            The certificate comprises four courses:               Ancient Greek
The Certificate in University Preparation (CUP)   TRNS 001 and three optional courses.                  Chinese
is a one-semester programme designed for                                                                French
                                                      Course        Course title
students who do not meet the requirements             code                                              German
for University Entrance or who have been out          TRNS 001      Academic Writing and                Japanese
of study for a substantial period.                                  Study Skills*                       Latin
Students who successfully complete the                TRNS 002      Te Uku: Perspectives on the         Russian
programme will be eligible to apply for entry                       history and political expansions    Spanish
to 100-level degree courses at UC.                                  of Aotearoa and the Pacific         Te Reo Māori
CUP intakes are in February, July, November,          TRNS 003      An Introduction to Social Issues   www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/courses
and January of the following year.                                  and Challenges
CUP welcomes students who:                            TRNS 004      Teacher Education and
                                                                                                         Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
                                                                    Educational Studies
• have recently finished Year 13 programmes but                                                          T: +64 3 369 3377
                                                      TRNS 005      Exploring the Psychology and         E: artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
  missed University Entrance
                                                                    Biology of the Human Mind            www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts
• are under 20 and left school without                TRNS 006      Chemistry: An introduction to
  University Entrance                                               atoms, bonding, and reactions
• have been out of study for a number of years        TRNS 007      Preparatory Mathematics            Certificate in Youth and
  and want to refresh their study skills and
  obtain further background knowledge before
                                                      TRNS 008      Fundamental Physics                Community Leadership
                                                      TRNS 009      An Introduction to Statistics
  beginning a degree programme                                      and Probability                    The Certificate in Youth and Community
• are Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian
                                                                                                       Leadership (CertYCL) builds on UC’s expertise
                                                      TRNS 010      Digital Data: An exploration of
  Citizens or Permanent Residents who are
                                                                                                       and reputation for humanitarian work and
                                                                    the use and pervasiveness of
  proficient in English.
                                                                                                       social activism.
                                                                    data in a digitised society
If you are under 18, you must meet the literacy       TRNS 011      An Introduction to Business        Students will develop introductory leadership
and numeracy requirements for University              TRNS 012      An Invitation to Law               skills and explore global issues they are
Entrance and have 14 credits at NCEA Level 3                                                           passionate about resolving, with the
                                                      TRNS 013      Special Topic
in at least one subject or equivalent on the                                                           opportunity to carry out group projects in the
                                                      TRNS 017      Mathematics with Calculus
approved list.                                                                                         local community.
                                                      MATH 101      Methods of Mathematics
                                                                                                       This programme is an especially good option
                                                  *
                                                      Compulsory.                                      for working professionals and those already in
Programme structure and duration
                                                                                                       leadership positions, or students who do not
The CUP programme helps students to                    Te Rōpū Takawaenga | UC Liaison                 want to commit to the full bachelor’s degree.
develop the skills necessary for successful            Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY (827 748)
university study, including time management;                                                           www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses
                                                       E: liaison@canterbury.ac.nz
oral and written communication; analytical,            www.canterbury.ac.nz/get-started
critical, and problem solving; and                                                                     How do I plan my certificate?
                                                       /transition/certificate
interpersonal, group, and teamwork skills.                                                             Students will learn about leadership of
In the February and July intakes, the core                                                             the self, and leading with others, through
course TRNS 001 Academic Writing and Study                                                             exploration and experience of a wide range of
Skills is delivered in partnership with Hagley
                                                  Diploma in Languages                                 contemporary leadership theories, including
College on the UC campus.                         The Diploma in Language is for students              those that emanate from the unique culture
Māori and Pasifika students can study the         who wish to gain competency in a language            of Aotearoa New Zealand.
core skills course on the University campus       without completing an entire degree in               They will also will study learning: how and
as part of the connective grouping — Te           that area. This is a great option for students       why people learn, and what this means for
Waka Talanoa. An academic pathway will be         who are studying alongside another                   leading change.
designed around a student’s individual needs      degree programme.                                    Their final course will be CHCH 101, the
via another three courses that make up the        You must complete courses with a minimum             heritage service learning course that is at the
CUP certificate.                                  total of 120 points, with at least 75 points for     heart of community engagement.
While it is desirable to complete the CUP         courses above 100-level. At least 60 points
full‑time in one 13 week semester, it is          must be in language courses above 100-level,
possible to study part-time. Distance/flexible    and up to 45 points can be from non‑language
options are also available. Students who          courses. Credit can be transferred to the
want to enrol in one or more CUP courses          Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees)
are able to do so by enrolling in a Certificate   provided you have not graduated with
of Proficiency Preparatory (COP PREP). A          the Diploma.
number of CUP courses are available through
distance learning.                                www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

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