Program Overview

University of Canterbury Program Overview

The University of Canterbury offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The university is composed of several faculties, including Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health, Law, and Science.

Study Options

The university provides various study options, including:

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

Faculties

The university has several faculties, including:

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

Creative Music Technology Major

The Creative Music Technology major is a program offered by the School of Music, which caters to students who want to create music using digital and studio-based music technologies. The major includes courses in:

• Electronic music composition
• Studio production
• Audio for games
• Creative coding
• Other related topics

Students can combine studies in Creative Music Technology with another discipline, such as Composition or Contemporary Performance. The program welcomes students from all styles and genres of music, including electronic music, beatmaking, bedroom production, sound design, and sound art.

Research

The university has a strong research focus, with various research groups and projects across different faculties. The research areas include:

• About UC's research
• Doing research at UC
• eResearch at UC
• Research groups and centres
• Research specialities and projects
• Resources and facilities, including:
  • Contact Research and Innovation
  • Library
  • Research facilities and equipment
  • Field stations
  • IP and commercialisation

Student Life

The university provides a range of support services and resources for students, including:

• Accommodation
• Communities and clubs
• Facilities
• Sports, fitness, and recreation
• Student life
• Support and wellbeing
• Accessibility
• Financial support
• Safety and security
• Careers for students
• IT Services & software
• Student ID | Canterbury Card
• Sustainability
• For Alumni
• Parking Information

News and Events

The university has a news and events section, which includes:

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