Program Overview

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University of Canterbury Program Overview

The University of Canterbury offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as research opportunities.

About UC

The University of Canterbury is a research-based university that offers a wide range of academic programs. The university has a strong focus on research and innovation, and is committed to providing students with a high-quality education.

Campus and Community

The university has a beautiful campus with modern facilities, including libraries, laboratories, and recreational centers. The campus is also home to a number of student clubs and organizations, providing opportunities for students to get involved in extracurricular activities.

Connect with Us

The university has a number of ways for students to connect with each other and with the university community, including social media, student organizations, and campus events.

Study Options

The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:

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

Study Information

The university provides a range of resources to support students in their studies, including:

• Logins and tools
• Getting started
• Admission and enrolment
• Study costs
• Scholarships
• Study support and information
• Exams
• Graduation
• Key dates

Our Faculties

The university has a number of faculties that offer a range of academic programs, including:

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

Study Options

The university offers a range of study options, including:

• Qualifications
• View all subjects
• Courses
• Academic study options
• Transition programmes
• Other study options
• UC Graduate School
• School and community outreach
• Library

Life at UC

The university offers a range of resources to support students in their daily lives, including:

• Accommodation
• Communities and clubs
• Facilities
• Sports, fitness, and recreation
• Student life

Student Life

The university has a number of resources to support students in their daily lives, including:

• Accommodation
• Communities and clubs
• Facilities
• Sports, fitness, and recreation
• Student life

Support

The university offers a range of support services to help students succeed, including:

• Support and wellbeing
• Accessibility
• Financial support
• Safety and security
• Careers for students

Resources

The university provides a range of resources to support students, including:

• IT Services and software
• Student ID | Canterbury Card
• Sustainability
• For Alumni
• Parking Information

Research at UC

The university has a strong focus on research and innovation, and offers a range of research opportunities for students.

About Our Research

The university is committed to conducting high-quality research that makes a positive impact on society.

Research Groups and Projects

The university has a number of research groups and projects that students can get involved in, including:

• Research groups and centres
• Research specialities and projects

Resources and Facilities

The university provides a range of resources and facilities to support research, including:

• Contact Research and Innovation
• Library
• Research facilities and equipment
• Field stations
• IP and commercialisation

News and Events

The university has a number of news and events that students can get involved in, including:

• News
• Student notices
• Events
• Regular events and celebrations

Latest News

The university has a number of news stories that students can read about, including:

• News
• Student notices

Events

The university has a number of events that students can attend, including:

• Events
• Regular events and celebrations

Sport Internships

The university offers a range of sport internships that students can apply for, including:

• Event and Team Management Internships
• Performance and Technique Analysis Internships
• Strength and Conditioning Internships
• PACE Internships
• Wellbeing | Oranga Internships
• Active Recreation Internships

Active Recreation Internships

The Active Recreation Internships are ideal for students who are passionate about bringing people together through sport, recreation, and creative engagement. Students will work alongside experienced event coordinators and wellbeing advocates to foster environments where hauora thrives.

What Can You Learn?

Students will be mentored by the Active Recreation Promoter on:

• How to design and deliver inclusive recreation events and/or initiatives
• Student and stakeholder engagement across UC and community groups
• Promotion and outreach strategies
• Event logistics and evaluation

Previous Initiatives

The university has a number of previous initiatives that students can learn from, including:

• UC Pickleball tournament
• Goalball (Blind and Low vision inclusive sport)
• Club fitness classes and initiatives
• Halls Ki-o-rahi activation days
• 10k Steps Challenge campus wide

PACE Internship Programme

The Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) programme allows students to apply what they are studying within an authentic workplace environment to boost their employability, all whilst earning credits towards their degree programme.

PACE Internship Stories

The university has a number of PACE internship stories that students can read about, including stories from students and partner organisations who have experienced the programme.