Program Overview

University of Canterbury Programs

The University of Canterbury offers a wide range of programs for students.

Study Options

The university provides various study options, including:

• Qualifications
• Subjects
• Courses
• Academic study options
• Transition programmes
• Other study options
• UC Graduate School
• School & community outreach
• Library

Faculties

The university is composed of several faculties, including:

• Arts
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Law
• Science

Research Areas

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

• About UC's research
• Doing research at UC
• eResearch at UC
• Research groups and centres
• Research specialities and projects
• Resources & facilities

Student Life

The university offers a range of services and facilities to support student life, including:

• Accommodation
• Communities and clubs
• Facilities
• Sports, fitness and recreation
• Student life
• Support and wellbeing
• Accessibility
• Financial support
• Safety and security
• Careers for students

Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

The Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability is a degree that focuses on social sustainability as well as environmental sustainability.

• The degree prepares students for roles such as Strategy and Policy Committee Youth Representative at Environment Canterbury.
• Students gain skills in both social and environmental sustainability, which is important for working with communities and understanding local issues.
• The degree includes courses such as SCIM101, which teaches about the environment with a Mori lens.
• Students can also gain practical experience through internships, such as the PACE course internship.

Student Stories

Several students have shared their experiences and stories about studying at the University of Canterbury, including:

• Jolie Sarginson, who studied the Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability and now works as a Strategy and Policy Committee Youth Representative at Environment Canterbury.
• Amber Rogers, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared her story.
• Bella Morrow, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared her story.
• Alessandra Ward, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared her story.
• Shane McQuillan, who studied Forestry at the University of Canterbury and has shared his story.
• Aaron Kong, who studied Arts at the University of Canterbury and has shared his story.
• Charlotte Walker, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared her story.
• Ran Lu, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared his story.
• Henrgui Zhang, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared his story.
• Zixi Chen, who studied at the University of Canterbury and has shared her story.