Program Overview

University of Canterbury Program Overview

The University of Canterbury offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as executive education and professional development opportunities.

About the University

History and Values

The University of Canterbury has a rich history and is guided by a set of values that prioritize academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

Campus and Community

The university's campus is located in a unique and beautiful environment, with a range of facilities and services available to support student learning and well-being. The university is also committed to sustainability and has a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact.

Study Options

Faculties

The university is divided into several faculties, including:

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

Study Information

Students can access a range of study information, including:

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

Academic Study Options

The university offers a range of academic study options, including:

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

Executive Education and Professional Development

The university's Executive Education and Professional Development programme offers a range of short courses and programmes, including:

• Essential Coaching Skills
• Business
• Executive Education and Professional Development

Essential Coaching Skills Course

This one-day course is designed to help participants develop their coaching skills and learn how to work more effectively with teams and groups. The course covers topics such as:

• History of Coaching
• Professional Organisations
• Coaching Core Competencies and Masteries
• Ethics and Professional Responsibility
• Types of Coaching
• Types of Coaches
• Coaching Questions
• Coaching Tools
• Personal Change Theories
• Positive Psychology

The course is delivered by an International Coaching Federation-certified coach and features supervised coaching sessions, where participants can put into practice what they have learned and receive feedback.

Research

The university is committed to research excellence and has a number of research groups and centres, including:

• Research groups and centres
• Research specialities and projects

Resources and Facilities

The university has a range of resources and facilities available 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 range of news and events, including:

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

Life at the University

Student Life

The university offers a range of student life options, including:

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

Support

The university has a range of support services available, including:

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

Resources

The university has a range of resources available, including:

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