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Published September 2013 by the University of Canterbury,Private Bag 4800, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand.

Information is correct as at the time of publicationbut is subject to change. The Universitys officialregulations and policies are available online atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Cover Image:Tanoa Tulia is in her rst year at UC and is studyinga Bachelor of Health Sciences, a new degree in 2013.She enjoys the friendly environment and the greatvariety of resources like the Rec Centre, Library andstudy spaces. The Pacic Development Team havegiven her a clearer understanding of University life,great facilities to study and support to keep on track

with my studies, something she nds very valuable.For more student interviews, seewww.canterbury.ac.nz/proles

2 2013/2014 Application dates4 Enrolment process6 Key course dates8 Enrolment advice9 Academic advice

10 Check your eligibility14 Choose your programme

and courses

24 Apply to enrol25 Submit a special application30 Check the progress of your

application31 Fees guide

35 Pay your fees36 Change your courses or withdraw

37 Start at UC38 Student support services39 Application to enrol worksheet51 Undergraduate qualications198 How to read a degree course list

199 Qualication codes201 Lecture and laboratory planners


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If you are new to UC, I am delighted that youhave sought a higher education and that youare doing so with us. If you are a returningstudent, welcome back. Your commitmentto UC reciprocates the Universityscommitment to helping you realise yourfull potential and being the best you canpossibly be.

You have chosen to study at an institutionthat is passionate about education, proud ofits heritage, and relevant in the 21 st century.You will nd campus life vibrant, supportiveand inspiring. By the end of your studiesyou will be equipped to play your part in theadvancement of the societies you choose tobe a part of. You will be part of our vision ofpeople prepared to make a difference.

The achievements of our students andgraduates are and will continue to be animportant element of the Universitysnational and international reputation. We donot take that for granted. We pledge to make

best use of the resources we have to supportyou during your time with us.

We work in partnership with the Universityof Canterbury Students Association (UCSA)to ensure our support services are the kindsof services students want and need, not whatwe think is wanted and needed.

University years are a time of hard work.

But they are also a time of enormouspersonal growth through new pursuits andthe development of lifelong friendships.Student life is not limited to lecture roomsand laboratories. Our Christchurch-basedstudents enjoy many opportunities forcultural, sporting and leisure pursuits. Theyalso enjoy the benets of having New Zealandsgreat outdoors on their doorstep.

We look forward to seeing you in 2014 andwish you all the best for your studies.

Dr Rod Carr

Vice-ChancellorUniversity of Canterbury

Kia ora and welcome to the2014 Guide to Enrolment

Kei aku nui, kei aku rahi, koutou ng rangatira m pp,tn koutou katoa!Nei r te reo rhiri te reo o mihi hoki ki a koutou katoa, naumai, tuti mai!Nia mtou o Te Whare Wnanga o Waitaha ki te taunaki, kite poipoi i a koutou ng tauira hou, kia puta atu ai hei turakua tae atu r ki te karamatamata o angit.Nei an ng mihi, tn koutou katoa.

Dr Rod Carr, Vice-Chancellor, University of Canterbury


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2013October1 Applications open for 2014 for:

domestic rst-year students*

advancing domestic students

international students**

2013/2014 Summer Programme students**

PhD students

7 Enrolment for Bridging intake 3 (13B3) (in person)

November11 2013/14 Summer Programme starts for 13SU2 courses

December9 Last date for rst-year domestic students to apply to enrol***

2014January 6 2013/14 Summer Programme starts for 14SU1 courses

13 Last date for advancing domestic students to apply to enrol

February6 Waitangi Day University closed

1720 Enrolment in person international students Semester 1,Semester 2 and Whole Year courses and B1 courses

24 Semester 1 begins and lectures start

April11 Lectures end for mid-semester break

142 May Mid-semester break

18 Good Friday University closed2122 Easter University closed

25 ANZAC Day University closed

May 5 Lectures resume for Semester 1 courses

June2 Queens Birthday University closed

6 Lectures end for Semester 1 courses

913 Study break

1628 Mid-year examinations and tests30 Mid-year break starts

July1 Application for Programme Entry (APE) to Initial Teacher

Education and Sports Coaching programmes open earlyapplication advised

4 Mid-year enrolment for Semester 2 and B2 courses

14 Semester 2 begins and lectures start

August

22 Lectures end for mid-semester break25 Mid-semester break starts

Applicationdates


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*A domestic rst-year student is dened as a domestic student who has never enrolled atUC before, including domestic students transferr ing from other institutions andSTAR students .**International and Summer Programme students must complete their application at thelatest one week prior to the official course star t date (see page 6 for official star t dates). ***All applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list.See page 24 for PhD application information.

September8 Lectures resume for Semester 2 courses

October17 Lectures end for Semester 2 courses2024 Study break

28 Examinations begin

27 Labour Day University closed

November13 Examinations end and Semester 2 ends

14 Canterbury Show Day University closed

17 2014/15 Summer Programme starts for 14SU2 courses

December16 Examination results released (to be conrmed)

17 Graduation ceremony

19 Graduation ceremony

24 Christmas break starts

Special applicationsSome programmes may require a special application in addition to anApplication to Enrol see pages 2529 for due dates and requirements.

Limited entry coursesApplications to Enrol for limited entry courses open 1 October 2013 butclosing dates may vary from those at left (see below and pages 2529).

Qualication Apply to Enrol by

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours FirstProfessional Year Engineering specialisations

1 December 2013

Bachelor of Laws 200-level LAWS courses 9 December 2013

Bachelor of Laws LAWS 382 (Semester 1);LAWS 383; LAWS 387

13 January 2014

Bachelor of Laws LAWS 382 (Semester 2) 9 June 2014

Bachelor of Music MUSA 125 One week prior to theofficial course startdate

Bachelor of Science SOIL 203 5 July 2014

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathologywith Honours First Professional Year

1 November 2013

All other Semester 1 limited entry courses 10 January 2014

All other Semester 2 limited entry courses 1 July 2014



Enrolment process

Step In this guide Online resources

Submit a specialapplication (if required)

Pages 2529 www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/ltd_entry.shtml www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/special

Check the progressof your application

Page 30 https://myuc.canterbury.ac.nz

Pay your fees Page 35 www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/fees

Change your coursesor withdraw (if required)

Page 36 https://myuc.canterbury.ac.nz

Start at UC Pages 3738 www.library.canterbury.ac.nz www.fm.canterbury.ac.nz/operational/card www.canterbury.ac.nz/healthcentre

www.reccentre.canterbury.ac.nz www.canterbury.ac.nz/supportEach section above can be identied with tabs of the same colour.

Fees guide Pages 3134 www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/fees

Pages 1013 www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/eligibility

Choose your programmeand courses

Pages 1423 www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/quals_all.shtml www.canterbury.ac.nz/subjects www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses www.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/advice www.canterbury.ac.nz/whyuc/contacts

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Key course dates

All dates are 2014 unless otherwise noted.

SemesterIndicator

SemesterDescription

Last date toApply to Enrol (ATE)for all Internationalstudents*

Official course startdate and last date toaccept the EnrolmentOffer (ENR status)*

Official coursenish date

Final date to completechange of enrolment toadd or to withdraw witha full tuition fee refund

Final date to withdraw(no refund)

S1 Semester One 17 February 24 February 29 June 7 March 9 May

S2 Semester Two 7 July 14 July 16 November 25 July 5 September

W Whole Year 17 February 24 February 16 November 7 March 4 July

CY Cross Year 7 July 14 July 5 June 2015 25 July 5 September

B1 Bridging One 17 February 24 February 15 June 7 March 2 May

B2 Bridging Two 7 July 14 July 26 October 25 July 22 August

B3 Bridging Three 3 November 10 November 8 February 2015 21 November 19 December

FY Full Year 17 February 24 February 22 February 2015 7 March 4 July

M1 MBA One 3 February 17 February 13 April 28 February 14 March

M2 MBA Two 14 April 28 April 22 June 9 May 23 May

M3 MBA Three 23 June 7 July 31 August 18 July 1 August

M4 MBA Four 1 September 15 September 9 November 26 September 10 October

YB Full Year B 3 February 10 February 16 November 21 February 4 July

YB1 Year B First Half 3 February 10 February 22 June 21 February 9 May

YB2 Year B Second Half 30 June 7 July 16 November 18 July 22 August

YC Full Year C 3 February 10 February 16 November 21 February 4 July

YC1 Year C First Half 3 February 10 February 6 July 21 February 9 May

YC2 Year C Second Half 14 July 21 July 16 November 1 August 29 AugustYD Full Year D 10 February 17 February 23 November 28 February 27 June

YD1 Year D First Half 10 February 17 February 6 July 28 February 25 April

YD2 Year D Second Half 14 July 21 July 23 November 1 August 29 August*Domestic undergraduate rst-year students and advancing students should refer to the Application to Enrol (ATE) closing dates listed on pages23. Applications received after these dateswill be placed on a waiting list. Some programmes may require a special application in addition to an Application to Enrol see pages2629 for due dates.These dates were accurate as of 19 August 2013. Any changes will be updated on www.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/datesNote: PhD students can start on the rst day of every month.

Field trips and teaching practicesThere is no refund provision for students once they have commenced a eld trip or teaching practice.


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The Contact Centre and StudentServices are the starting point forany questions about admission,enrolment, course changes,examinations, fees and any othergeneral queries about enrollingat UC.

General information andenrolment adviceTelephone: +64 3 364 2555 (Christchurch area/overseas) or Freephone in NZ: 0800 VARSITY(0800 827 748 within New Zealand)Fax +64 3 364 2174Email: [email protected]/enrolHours Monday to Friday, 8am6pmSaturday, 9amnoon (NovFeb)Closed on public and university holidaysPostal addressStudent ServicesUniversity of CanterburyPrivate Bag 4800,Christchurch 8140,New Zealand

Courier addressUC Warehouse20 Kirkwood AveIlam, Christchurch 8041

Domestic Admission adviceEmail: [email protected]

Therese DobbsTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8270

Bronwyn Sutton

Telephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 4110International Admission adviceEmail: [email protected]

Peter CraggTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8928

Jaana LatokartanoTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8933

Renu MossTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 4944

Mark OldhamTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 3091

Student Exchange ProgrammesEmail: [email protected]: +64 3 364 2905www.canterbury.ac.nz/international/exchange

Teacher Education application adviceEmail: [email protected]

Margaret IngramTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 4106

Postgraduate and thesis enrolment adviceEmail: [email protected]

Eileen ShewanTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8931

Trish LaurensonTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 4108Email: [email protected] ArrillagaTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8978

Anna RobinsonTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 6974Stacy RobertsonTelephone +64 3 364 2987 ext 7050Document validation andcitizenship evidence advice Email: [email protected]

Kun LiTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8967

Student insurance adviceEmail: [email protected]

Jaana Latokartano

Telephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8933Student visa adviceEmail: [email protected]

Diana HinterleitnerTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8897

US Financial Aid adviceEmail: [email protected]

Jaana LatokartanoTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8933

In-person assistanceStudent Services Centre

www.canterbury.ac.nz/student/contacts.shtmlHours Monday to Friday, 8:30am5pmClosed on public and university holidays

For further details visitwww.canterbury.ac.nz/theuni/key_dates

Students may also seek course advice fromColleges during enrolment (see page 9 for details).

Other contactsCanterbury Card 114 Ilam Road, Room 111

Email: [email protected]: +64 3 366 7001 ext 8158www.fm.canterbury.ac.nz/operational/card

Careers, Internships and Employment79 Clyde RoadEmail: [email protected]

Telephone: +64 3 364 3310www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers

Disability Resource Service Level 2, James Hight buildingTelephone: +64 3 364 2350Email: [email protected]/disability

Pacic Development Team 37 Creyke RdTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 3671Email: [email protected]/pacificstudents

Mori Development Team Te Ao Marama, 114 Arts Road, level 2Telephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8408Email: [email protected]/maoristudents

University Preparatory Programmes Bridging ProgrammesTelephone: +64 3 364 2933Email: [email protected]/bridging

Examinations www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams

Barbara AlbertsonExamination Arrangements Senior CoordinatorTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 6997Email: [email protected]

Jenny MayoSpecial Examinations CoordinatorTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 4089Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]/graduation

Nikki TuckerTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8979

Karen ReynoldsTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8981Transcripts Email: [email protected]/graduation/transcripts

Rosalie McWilliamTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8804

Scholarships Email: [email protected]/scholarships

Janet BrayTelephone: +64 3 366 7001 ext 4105

Pamela ChiversTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8976Andrea QuinlanTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 8964Lynsey TalagiTelephone: +64 3 364 2987 ext 4113

Enrolment advice



Academic advice

New studentsIf you are a new student starting your rstdegree and need assistance with planning yourrst year of study, you can complete a courseplanning form online atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison/adviceYou will be sent personalised advice on yourrst year of study.

Alternatively, you can make an appointment tosee one of the Student Liaison team, who alsoprovide information on University Entrancerequirements and scholarships for rst-year

students:UC Christchurch Liaison Office Student Services CentreFreephone in NZ: 0800 827 748Telephone: +64 3 364 2993Facsimile: +64 3 364 2940Email: [email protected]/liaison

UC Nelson/Marlborough Liaison Office 145 Collingwood St, NelsonBernadette SharlandNelson/Marlborough Regional AdviserTelephone: +64 3 545 6283

Mobile: (027) 284 2968Email: [email protected]

College of Arts(Humanities and Social Sciences, Fine Arts,Music, Social Work) www.arts.canterbury.ac.nzCollege Office, Level 4, von Haast BuildingFor advice or an appointment with aCollege Student AdvisorEmail: [email protected] phone +64 3 364 2176Student AdvisorsAzeen TashakkorPostgraduate: Academic ManagerAnna-Maria Covich

School of Business and Economics (Commerce) www.bsec.canterbury.ac.nzFor advice or an appointment with aCollege Student AdvisorEmail: [email protected] phone +64 3 364 2316 (or ext 6316)Student AdvisorsMalcolm ScottTsun-En (Ben) Meng

College of Education(Education, Teacher Education, PhysicalEducation, Sport Coaching, TeacherProfessional Development, Health Sciences)

www.education.canterbury.ac.nzCollege Office, Orakipaoa BuildingDovedale AvenueFor advice or an appointment with aCollege Student Advisorphone +64 3 343 9606or email: [email protected] AdvisorsLynette MagsonManja PietersKirsty Fraser

College of Engineering(Engineering, Forestry) www.engf.canterbury.ac.nzCollege Office, Level 1, Forestry BuildingFor advice or an appointment with aCollege Student AdvisorEmail: [email protected] phone +64 3 364 2987 ext 4283, 7201Student AdvisorsArran YuillLouise KnewstubbPostgraduate: Academic ManagerLisa Carter

College of Science(Science, Speech and Language Pathology) www.science.canterbury.ac.nzCollege Office, Level 2, Old Maths BuildingFor advice or an appointment with aCollege Student Advisorphone +64 3 364 2312Senior Academic AdvisorTracey RobinsonEmail: [email protected]

School of Law (Law, Criminal Justice*) www.laws.canterbury.ac.nzFor course advice or an appointment with the

Senior Tutor or Academic Manager,email: [email protected] phone: +64 3 364 2602Senior TutorSimon DorsetAcademic ManagerMargaret Ricketts

Advancing, transferring and graduate studentsIf you are an advancing student, please contact a Student Advisor in the appropriate College listedbelow, or a Head of Department or School. Schools and departments may produce informationabout their courses, which is available on the relevant School or department website or directly fromthe School or department.

If you are applying for a transfer of credit or postgraduate programme admission, please contactthe relevant College Office listed below.

If you need advice on subjects and individual courses, please contact the School, department orlecturer concerned or go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

If you require academic advice to complete your course selection, please contact the relevantCollege Office listed below. Academic advice is available throughout the year, including prior to andthroughout the enrolment period (October 2013 February 2014).

Central Library, James Hight building *Subject to UNZ CUAP approval due December 2013.



Preferential Entry UC operates a system of Preferential Entrywhere students gaining University Entrance aswell as preferential entry will have rst choice ofqualications and courses.

Students in the following categories will receivePreferential Entry to UC (subject to gainingUniversity Entrance):

Students awarded a UC UndergraduateEntrance Scholarship.

Students awarded a UC Emerging Leaders orDux Scholarship.

Students with NCEA Level 3 who achieve anentry score of at least 120 (see table below forhow to calculate your entry score).

Students with an International Baccalaureatescore of 26.

Students with a score of at least 140 pointsin the Cambridge International Examinations(see www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions foran example showing how the CIE score iscalculated).

Students who have been accepted forprogramme entry into the Bachelor of FineArts Intermediate Year or the Bachelor ofMusic (Performance).

Students who successfully complete aSTAR course in Year 12 or Year 13.

Students who have Discretionary Entrance.

Students not meeting the requirementsfor Preferential Entry will be offered placessubject to priority and availability.

University Entrancethrough NCEA To qualify for University Entrance through NCEA you need to have gained a minimum of 64 NCEAcredits made up as follows:

Subject A, Subject B, Reading and Writing creditsmust all be from the list of approved subjects. Thenal 14 credits at Level 3 or above can be takenfrom no more than two additional approvedsubjects or from no more than two domains onthe National Qualications Framework.

Students must have qualied for University

Entrance through NCEA by the Monday beforetheir official course start date.

For more information seewww.canterbury.ac.nz/admissionsNote: If you are using NCEA as your university entrancepathway, you must also Apply to Enrol by 9 December 2013.

Check your eligibility

Your entry score will be calculated by awarding points as in the following example:Approved Subject(best 24 credits per subject)

Excellence Credits(worth 4 points)

Merit Credits(worth 3 points)

Achieved Credits(worth 2 points)

Classical Studies 2 4 12English 3 5 10French 4 10Geography 3 3 12History 14Subtotals 8 16 58Best 80 credits 8 16 56Calculate points 8 x 4 points = 32 16 x 3 points = 48 56 x 2 points = 112

Preferential Entry score: 32 + 48 + 112 = 192

Note: Excellence and Merit credits are counted rst, then Achieved results as required up to a maximum of 80 credits . In thisexample only 56 of the Achieved credits are required. Unit standards can be counted towards your entry score and are worth2 points. Programme entry requirements still need to be met.To calculate your own Preferential Entry score go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions

How to calculate your Preferential Entry score from your NCEA Level 3 credits

Before you can enrol at UC youmust meet University Entrancerequirements.Also check the application and course dates onpages 23 and 67 as late enrolments will only beconsidered under exceptional circumstances.

Some programmes and courses require a specialapplication in the year before enrolment. Theseare listed on pages 2529.

University EntranceTo be eligible to enrol at UC you must have oneof the following:

University Entrance through NCEA

Admission with equivalent status toUniversity Entrance (Ad Eundem Statum)

Discretionary Entrance

Special Admission

Adult EntryNote: In addition to the above, students also need to meet theUniversitys other entry requirements (see pages1113 ).

You should also check whether you are eligible

for Preferential Entry to UC (see next column).If you do not meet the requirements forUniversity Entrance you may be eligible for entryinto the Certicate in University Preparation(CUP) or the Certicate in Foundation Studies(see page 12). These programmes are designedto assist students with gaining admission toundergraduate level study at UC.

Teaching qualicationsIf you intend to enrol in a qualication whichleads to initial teacher registration youare required to submit an Application forProgramme Entry and Enrolment. This includespolice vetting, referees reports and a personalstatement.

To download the application form go towww.education.canterbury.ac.nz/documents/brochures_2014/APE_2014.pdf

For more information, contact Student Liaisonwww.canterbury.ac.nz/liaison (or see page 9for contact details).

English competenceIt is important that all prospective students

are competent in English. UC does not acceptresponsibility for academic failuredue to a lack of competence in English and mayassess competence as part of the enrolmentprocess. Minimum requirements are listed atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/international/english.shtml

Level 3(or above) (42 credits)

University Entrance through NCEAApproved

Subject A(14 credits)

ApprovedSubject B(14 credits)

No more than twodomains or approvedsubjects (14 credits)


ReadingEnglish or Te Reo

Mori (4 credits)

WritingEnglish or Te Reo

Mori (4 credits)


Mathematics(14 credits)

Application forms are available from the Student Services Centre or go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/forms
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For all other applicants, you need to apply forAdmission with equivalent status to UniversityEntrance (Admission AES) before you can Applyto Enrol for your degree programme and courses.This applies even if you have:

a University Entrance qualication other thanthrough NCEA, eg, Cambridge InternationalExaminations (CIE) or InternationalBaccalaureate (IB)*, or

a New Zealand University Foundationqualication, or

a qualication from a New Zealandpolytechnic, wnanga or private tertiaryeducation provider, or

an international (non-New Zealand)qualication.

*Students who complete CIE or IB in NZ, or who apply to enrolonline, will automatically have their Admission AES processedas part of their Application to Enrol, much the same as otherdomestic applicants with a University Entrance qualification,and therefore do not need to submit a separate Admission

AES application form.

As well as applying for Admission AES, you also needto Apply to Enrol. We recommend that you do thisat least three months before your course start dateand denitely before 9 December 2013. This ensuresdepartments have time to approve your courses.

Admission with equivalent status to University Entrance (Admission Ad Eundem Statum)Entrance requirements for typical non-NCEA qualications

Special AdmissionYou are eligible to apply for Special Admissionif you do not hold a University Entrancequalication and are either:

a domestic student, and under 20 years ofage on the official course start date, or

an international student.

Special admission to enter university doesnot guarantee admission to any particularprogramme of study, nor does it apply to thosewho have failed to achieve University Entrancethrough NCEA.Note: If you are using Special Admission as your universityentrance pathway, it is recommended that you Apply to Enrolby 9 December 2013.

Adult Entry You can apply to enter university for study if youare one of the following:

a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident,

an Australian citizen or permanent resident,

a citizen of the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau,

and you will be 20 years or older on or before the

official course start date.

The official course start date is the Monday ofthe week in which the course starts, not the dayof the rst lecture.

If you do not have University Entrance throughNCEA (or equivalent) you will be enrolled ina Certicate of Prociency, with the rightto advance to a degree programme uponsuccessful completion of your courses.

Adult Entry does not guarantee admission toany particular programme of study. Do not usethe Adult Entry option if you have previouslygained University Entrance.

Note: If you are using Adult Entry as your university entrancepathway, you must also Apply to Enrol by 9 December 2013.This does not apply to College of Education programmes seepages 23 for application dates.

UC International CollegeThe UC International College (UCIC) openson campus in October 2013. UCIC providesan excellent pathway to UC for internationalstudents who do not meet the admissionrequirements for UC programmes, or who needto bridge the gap between previous study anduniversity. For more information seewww.ucic.navitas.com

University ofCambridgeInternational Examinations(CIE) (taken inNew Zealand)

A or AS level entrance requirement: at least 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and aminimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those onthe approved list.Literacy requirement: Either an E grade or better in any of AS English Language,Language and Literature in English or Literature in English. Numeracyrequirement: Either (i) a D grade or better in IGCSE or GCSE mathematics, or (ii)any mathematics pass at AS level.

International Baccalaureate

Diploma (IB)

The diploma must have been awarded (24 points minimum) for admission

at entrance level. New Zealand citizens and residents who have taken IBexaminations in New Zealand but who have not completed the diploma mayapply for Discretionary Entrance.

Australian secondaryschool qualications

ATAR: 74 or higher; OP 12 or lower.

GCE A Levels For A levels taken outside of New Zealand at least three A levels at grade C orabove.

Returning secondary schoolexchange students

If you have achieved at least 72 credits in NCEA Level 2, including a minimumof 14 credits in each of 3 subjects from the NZQA approved list and a further 14credits at Level 2 taken from no more than two additional domains on the NZQAframework or approved subjects; and have achieved the literacy and numeracystandards for University Entrance and have spent a minimum of 20 weeksoverseas studying on an official exchange programme such as AFS or Rotary(post New Zealand Year 12), you can apply for Admission AES. A supporting le tterfrom the principal of the school you attended overseas is required. If this is notin English an official translation is required.For a complete list of requirements see www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions. Formore information contact Student Liaison, preferably before you go overseas.

You will not be permitted to complete yourenrolment until your qualications have beenassessed and your Admission AES has been

approved. For more information, contactan Admissions Officer (see page 8 forcontact details).

Discretionary EntranceYou are eligible to apply for DiscretionaryEntrance if you are one of the following:

a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident,

an Australian citizen or permanent resident,

a citizen of the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau,

and you are under 20 years of age and you have:

achieved a minimum of 72 credits at NCEALevel 2 including a minimum of 14 credits ineach of four subjects (three of which must beapproved subjects) and a number of Meritsand Excellences, and met University Entrancestandards for numeracy and literacy (seeUniversity Entrance through NCEA), and notattempted to qualify for University Entrancewithin the last six months, or

achieved a minimum of 24 points fromInternational Baccalaureate (IB), but have notbeen awarded the Diploma.

If you are considering applying for DiscretionaryEntrance, contact your principal if you are still atschool or [email protected] if you haveleft school.Note: If you are using Discretionary Entrance as youruniversity entrance pathway, you must also Apply to Enrol by9 December 2013. This does not apply to College of Educationprogrammes see pages 23 for application dates.



Check your eligibility continued

More informationFor more information on UniversityEntrance through NCEA, DiscretionaryEntrance, Special Admission or theCerticate in University Preparation contactStudent Liaison (see page 9 for details).

Certicate in UniversityPreparation (CUP)If you do not meet the requirements forUniversity Entrance you may be eligible for theCerticate in University Preparation (CUP).

This 15 week programme, with intakes inFebruary, July and November each year, isdesigned for school leavers who do not haveUniversity Entrance or adult students who wantto refresh their study skills before beginning adegree programme.

Students who successfully complete theprogramme will be granted admission toundergraduate level study. This programmeis only available to New Zealand or Australiancitizens or permanent residents.

Because there are limited places on thisprogramme, you must apply no later than threeweeks before the course start date. Refer topage 28 for CUP limitation of entry criteria.

For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/bridging/cup

Certicate in FoundationStudies*This full-time programme is designed forinternational students who do not meet UC'sentry requirements. The programme runs over30 weeks with two 13-week teaching blocks.

There are three intakes per year.Students who successfully complete theprogramme will be granted admission toundergraduate level study at UC and will beeligible to apply for Admission AES at all otherNew Zealand universities.

For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/bridging/foundation

Special application andlimited entry coursesSome programmes and courses require a

special application in addition to the standardApplication to Enrol in the year beforeenrolment. These are listed on pages 2529.

have to provide other evidence of why you weregranted admission to that university.

Evidence should be provided to UCs AdmissionsOffice. This will be assessed and if you arerequired to then apply for admission, theUniversity will contact you.

For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/or email [email protected]

Students should also refer to pages 23 andpages 2529 for application and course dates.

Transfer of creditIf you have previously studied at anothertertiary education institution in New Zealandor overseas, it may be possible to credit thisstudy towards your degree at UC. To apply fora transfer of credit gained at a New Zealandinstitution, send:

a completed Transfer of Credit Form (locatedat the website below) including payment orpayment information;

an official transcript of your academic recordfrom your previous institution;

a letter stating the qualication and courses you wish to enrol in;

to the Student Advisor of the appropriate College(see page 9 for contact details).

For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/credit

To transfer credit gained at an overseasinstitution, you must rst have gainedadmission to UC. You then must apply for creditwith equivalent status through the AdmissionsOffice.

For more information go to

www.canterbury.ac.nz/admissions/or email [email protected]

Cross-crediting If you have already completed an undergraduatedegree at UC and wish to undertake a differentundergraduate degree at UC, you may be able tocross-credit (share) some courses between bothdegrees. If your rst degree was from anotherinstitution then see Transfer of Credit above.

If you have nearly completed a qualication atanother university and you wish to completethat qualication at UC, you should apply to theother university for permission to complete yourqualication at the University of Canterburyby passing a course or courses which will becredited to the degree of the other university.In this case you would apply to enrol for aCerticate of Prociency (COP) at UC.

Limited entry means that there is a limit on howmany places are available. Selection for thesecourses is based on a range of criteria. For moredetails and a list of limited entry courses seepages 2629.

Contact the relevant College, School ordepartment at least one month before the duedate, to check what is required.

International students are advised to check withthe relevant School or department for admissionrequirements as some limited entry programmesand courses will only admit international

students (except those on NZ Aid/MFAT StudyAwards) if there is an international student quota(ISQ) or if there are places remaining after allqualied domestic and exempt students whohave applied have been admitted.

Admission to graduateand postgraduateprogrammes and coursesIf you have completed an undergraduate degreeat a New Zealand university and have the rightto graduate, you may apply for admission tograduate or postgraduate programmes andcourses offered by UC.Many departments have application forms forgraduate or postgraduate programmes whichmay be found on departmental websites,otherwise contact the relevant College/SchoolAcademic Manager or Student Advisor to discuss your preferred study option (see page 9for contact details). To apply for enrolmentas a PhD student you must complete the PhDApplication Form.

For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/postgrad/

If you have completed your undergraduatedegree at a New Zealand private tertiaryeducation provider, New Zealand polytechnicor an education provider outside New Zealand you will be considered for Admission AES (seepage 11). You do not need to apply for transfer ofcredit. You must also be eligible for UniversityEntrance (see pages 1011) and Apply to Enrol (seepage 24). Ensure you check the application andcourse dates on pages 23 and pages 2529.

Transferring studentsIf you have studied as an undergraduate at

another New Zealand university, it may bepossible to transfer your admission to UC.

To gain admission you must provide certiedevidence of how you were admitted to theprevious university (eg, University Entrancethrough NCEA). Usually, this will be printed on your official academic transcript. If not, you will

*The University periodically reviews its offerings. Please referto www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses for the latest informationon these programmes.
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International studentsInternational students follow the sameenrolment process as domestic students, butthey are required to enrol in person in order tosatisfy government regulations. The enrolmentdates specic to international students aredetailed on pages 23 and 2529.

Student VisaImmigration New Zealand requires that allinternational students enrolled at New Zealanduniversities have a valid student visa for that

university. A student visa is only issued forfull-time study.

If you already hold a valid student visa you canrenew your student visa on campus when youenrol in person. For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/international/visa

Most international students studying at NewZealand secondary schools should have astudent visa valid until March. Those who havevisas that will expire in January or early Februaryshould apply to Immigration New Zealand for anextension of their visa to March. If ImmigrationNew Zealand is not prepared to do this,students will need to request an offer of placeletter from the Admissions Office to enablethem to apply for a student visa before enrollingin February.

For full details of student visa requirements,advice on rights to employment in New Zealandwhile studying and reporting requirements goto www.immigration.govt.nz

InsuranceIt is compulsory for all international students tohave full insurance, the terms of which are laiddown by the New Zealand Ministry of Education.Cost-effective and compliant insurance can bepurchased through the University at the time ofenrolment. Other options are also possible.

For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/international/insurance

CitizenshipStudents who have not previously enrolled atUC or who were last enrolled before 1990 may berequested to supply documentary evidence ofcitizenship or residency qualications.

National Student Number (NSN)If you are a tertiary student or NCEA candidatein New Zealand, you will have a NationalStudent Number (NSN). You will need to provide your National Student Number (NSN) with yourApplication to Enrol.

If the name on your NSN document is differentfrom the name under which you are enrolling,UC will check the documentary evidence ofthe change of name (eg, marriage certicateor change of name by deed poll) you haveprovided.

Certied copiesPlease do not post original documents as theywill not be returned. Instead, please supplycertied copies, by post or in person. Copiesof documents submitted online cannot beused to verify citizenship status. Uncertiedphotocopies will not be accepted.

Certied copies should be A4 sized and nottrimmed to the size of the copied document.Each copy must be certied as a true copyof the original document by a Justice of thePeace, Solicitor, Notary Public, an official of theinstitution that issued the original document or your New Zealand school principal.

You may also bring an original for copying andcertication to the Student Services Centre.

New Zealand citizens

Born in New ZealandNew Zealand citizens born in New Zealandmay be requested to supply a New Zealandbirth certicate or a New Zealand passport.The Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriagessuggests that applicants for birth certicatesmake their applications as early as possible(ie, do it now). Late December is a bad time and,in some cases, could see students missing theenrolment deadline. For more information callfreephone in NZ 0800 225 252, oremail [email protected], orwrite to Registrar,Births, Deaths and Marriages,PO Box 10526, Wellington.

Born in the Cook Islands, Niue or TokelauNew Zealand citizens born in the Cook Islands,Niue or Tokelau must supply a New Zealandpassport or a birth certicate that meets thefollowing requirements:

Cook Islands: full birth certicate with RG6shoulder number at top left and place of birthstated as a place in the Cook Islands.

Niue: a full birth certicate with place of birthstated as a place in Niue.

Tokelau: a full birth certicate with place ofbirth stated as one of the three islands ofTokelau.

New Zealand citizens by descentNew Zealand citizens who are New Zealandcitizens by descent may be requested to supplya New Zealand passport or Certied Copyof Entry in the Register Book of Births keptpursuant to the Citizenship Regulations 1978with an embossing or printed seal impressedover the signature of the registration officer.

New Zealand residentsInternational citizens who have been granteda NZ residence class visa must supply certied

copies of the biographical data page of theirpassport which shows legal name and date ofbirth, as well as the passport page showing NZresidence class visa.

Australian citizens andpermanent residentsAustralian citizens must supply documentaryevidence of their citizenship such as theirAustralian birth certicate or passport.Australian applicants not born in Australia mustattach evidence of citizenship or permanentresidence status. Australian citizens and

permanent residents are entitled to domesticstatus for the purposes of tuition fees as long asthey are residing in New Zealand.

International studentsInternational students must bring theirpassports with them when they enrol. Thepassport should contain a current student visa.

If the visa is not valid for study at UC, thestudent must apply immediately for a new visathat is valid for the University of Canterburyand for the length of their course of study.Students who apply through UC for renewal of

their student visa will also pay the ImmigrationNew Zealand online application fee, whichwas $95 in 2013. For other fees please go to theImmigration NZ website atwww.immigration.govt.nz

More informationInternational students can nd moreinformation in the International Prospectus( www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/international.shtml )or on the International student websitewww.canterbury.ac.nz/international
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Getting adviceIf you are a new student and need helpplanning your degree, contact StudentLiaison. See page 9 for contact details.

If you are an advancing student and needhelp with planning your degree contactthe relevant College Office. See page 9 forcontact details.

If you are eligible to study at UC,the next step is to choose yourprogramme of study and courses.You will need to decide:

which qualication you wish to studytowards,

which subject (or subjects) you will major infor your degree, and

the courses you will take in 2014.

You must check if your selected programme

requires a special application in the year beforeenrolment and whether your selected courseshave a limited number of places available (seepages 2529).

Selecting your programmeand subjects

Undergraduate degree programmesAt undergraduate level, UC provides a choicebetween professional specialist academic training inareas such as Engineering, Accounting, Teaching andLearning, and Law, and more general study in areassuch as Science, Arts and Commerce.

Each of the general areas of study is divided intosubjects. Examples of subjects are Astronomy (aScience subject) and English (an Arts subject). Withgeneral degrees you choose a subject to specialise

in: this is called your major. You can also major intwo subjects: a double major.

Your choice of qualification may be based on yourcareer plans, or your interest or ability in certainsubjects. To find out which subjectsand/or qualification will lead in the direction you wish to go, read the careers information in theUC Undergraduate Prospectus, talk toschool careers advisors, go to websites likewww.careers.govt.nz or talk to UC Careers,Internships and Employment advisors (see page 9for contact details).

Most of UCs undergraduate degrees are veryflexible. If you try something in your first year andfind it isnt really your thing, you may be able tochange direction without wasting large amounts oftime or money.

If you need help to understand some of theUniversitys academic terms go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/key_terms.shtml

Choose your programme and courses

Go online to see what UC has to offer:Qualications: www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/quals_all.shtml

Subjects: www.canterbury.ac.nz/subjects

Courses: www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Bachelor of Arts (3 years) Anthropology Art History and Theory Chinese Cinema Studies Classics Cultural Studies Economics Education English European and European Union Studies* French (minor only)

Geography German (minor only) History Human Services Japanese Linguistics Mori and Indigenous Studies Mathematics Media and Communication Music Pacic Studies (minor only) Philosophy Political Science Psychology Russian (minor only) Sociology Spanish (minor only) Statistics Te Reo Mori Theatre and Film Studies

Bachelor of Commerce (3 years) Accounting Economics Finance Human Resource Management Information Systems International Business Management Operations and Supply Chain

Management* Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Taxation and AccountingBachelor of Science (3 years) Astronomy Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biosecurity (endorsement) Biotechnology (endorsement) Chemistry Computer Science Ecology (endorsement) Economics Environmental Science (endorsement) Finance Geography Geology Linguistics

Mathematics Philosophy Physics Psychology Resilience and Sustainability* (endorsement) Statistics

General undergraduate degrees

*Subject to UNZ CUAP approval due December 2013.Not open to new enrolments.

If you know which subject or subjects you wantto major in you can plan your degree by workingbackwards. First, nd out what the prerequisitesare for 300-level courses in the subject (orsubjects) you want to major in.

You can then work out the courses you willneed to take at 200-level, and by looking at theprerequisites for those courses work out courses you will need to take at 100-level.

Youll nd degree planning templates for theBA, BCom and BSc on page 23 of this guide.

General degreesGeneral degrees (eg, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelorof Commerce, Bachelor of Science) are the mostexible degrees. You have the opportunity tostudy subjects from other degrees this means you could do a Science degree and take coursesfrom subjects such as English or Education.

To full the requirements of your degree youmust complete a certain number of points in your major subject. For a double major you mustcomplete the required points for two differentsubjects.

In addition to the major/minor requirements, you will also need to complete the requirementsof the degree, such as completing a certainnumber of points above 100-level.

If you are not sure what you want to major in,keep your options open by choosing a variety of100-level courses which meet the prerequisitesfor a number of 200-level courses. You canthen decide which subject or subjects you wishto major in after your rst year. You can evenchange to a different degree and usually retaincredit for the courses you have already passed.
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Specialist degreesSpecialist degrees (eg, Bachelor of Engineeringwith Honours, Bachelor of Teaching andLearning, Bachelor of Laws) prepare you fora career in a particular profession, as well asequipping you with transferable skills that areapplicable to a range of careers. With specialistdegrees a number of courses are compulsoryand your course of study is more prescribed.

Specialist degrees offer a balance of hands-onexperience and theoretical education, and ofteninclude a practical component.

The rst year of the Bachelor of Engineering withHonours, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor ofSpeech and Language Pathology with Honoursis called the Intermediate Year and is made upof required and/or recommended courses. It isimportant to plan an alternative programme incase you do not meet the required standard foracceptance into the professional years or choosenot to proceed beyond the Intermediate Year.

Degree structure diagramsOn pages 1822 youll nd a degree structurediagram for most undergraduate degrees

(excluding the Teacher Education and SportCoaching degrees, see below). Each diagramillustrates the core courses you must take for your degree, as well as the number of additionalcourses you can select to follow your interestsand complete the degree requirements.

For details about what courses are taught in theTeacher Education and Sport Coaching degreesgo to www.education.canterbury.ac.nz or go topage 127 for BEd(PhysicalEducation), page 185 forBSpC, page 190 for BTchLn(EarlyChildhood) andpage 192 for BTchLn(Primary.)

Postgraduate andgraduate programmesUC offers a wide range of qualicationsfor graduates. These allow you to further your interests in a particular area, to gainprofessional qualications and to stand outfrom the crowd. For a full list of postgraduateand graduate programmes see page 17.

Qualications vary in duration from graduateand postgraduate certicates which can becompleted in six months of full-time studythrough to a PhD, which is typically completedin 24 years of full-time study.

Part-time enrolment in most postgraduateprogrammes requires the approval of the facultyDean. For more information please contact therelevant College (see page 9 for contact details).

Specialist undergraduate degrees

Bachelor of Criminal Justice* (3 years)

Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)(4 years)

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours(4 years) Chemical and Process Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Forest Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Natural Resources Engineering Software EngineeringBachelor of Fine Arts (4 years) Film Graphic Design Painting Photography Printmaking SculptureBachelor of Forestry Science (4 years)

Bachelor of Health Sciences (3 years) Environmental Health Health Education

Mori and Indigenous Health Physical Activity Promotion Psychology Public Health Society and PolicyBachelor of Laws (4 years)

Bachelor of Laws Honours (4 years)

Bachelor of Music (3 years) Musical Culture* New Music* Performance*Bachelor of Social Work (4 years)

Bachelor of Speech and LanguagePathology with Honours (4 years)

Bachelor of Sport Coaching (3 years) He Oranga Tangata* Leadership* Performance Analysis* Strength and Conditioning*Bachelor of Teaching and Learning(Early Childhood) (3 years)

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning(Primary) (3 years)

More informationMore information about postgraduate andgraduate programmes is available in thePostgraduate Prospectus(www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/postgrad.shtml)

For more information about applying forpostgraduate study at UC go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad

*Subject to UNZ CUAP approval due December 2013.



Choose your programme and courses continued

Selecting your coursesEach qualication is made up of a number ofcourses. Each course has a point value which you can count towards your qualication when you have passed the course.

For example, a three-year undergraduate degreerequires you to gain credit for courses addingup to at least 360 points and four-year degreesrequire a minimum of 480 points. A normal full-time load is approximately 120 points per year.

Some courses require prior passes in lower-level courses (prerequisites) or require thatother courses be taken at the same time (co-requisites). Some courses are restricted againstother courses (restrictions). This means there istoo much overlap in their content to allow bothcourses to be credited to the same qualication.

Most courses are taught in Semester 1(FebruaryJune), Semester 2 ( JulyNovember),throughout the Whole Year (Semester 1 andSemester 2, FebruaryNovember) or overSummer (NovemberFebruary). Some coursesare offered more than once in the same year,eg, in Semester 1 and in Semester 2. College ofEducation courses may have different dates.

Before completing your Application to Enrol, youshould check that your rst-year courses satisfysecond and third-year prerequisites and anyother degree requirements.

For detailed information about all courses go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Course occurrencesWhen you enrol, choose carefully the courseoccurrence for the semester and site in which you wish to study the course. Course occurrencecodes are listed online under each course. Thecode describes when and where the course isoffered. For example, PHYS399-14S1(C) means thecourse is offered in 2014 (14), in Semester 1 (S1),inChristchurch (C).

For a detailed explanation about the differentcourse occurrence codes go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/read_code.shtml

Course workloadYou should make sure you dont enrol in toomany courses. A normal rst-year workload for afull-time student is 105120 points (7-8 courses).

At some levels, you may need to take a mix of 15point courses and courses with a range of otherpoints value. A typical full-time student with agood NCEA Level 3 or scholarship result wouldaim for 120 points per year.

This may look like a relatively light programmein terms of lecture hours, particularly in non-laboratory courses, but a university student isexpected to complete most of their workloadoutside formal contact hours through personalstudy, reading and assignments.If you take too heavy a load this will affect yourperformance in all your courses.If you enrol in only one semester, you shouldselect courses totalling 45-60 points. You willreceive a workload warning letter or email if youexceed 75 points in a single semester.StudyLinks denition of a full-time workloadis 0.8 EFTS (normally 105 points) or more (whole year) or 0.4 EFTS (normally between 4560points) or more (single semester).

Timetable information

Lectures, labs and tutorialsOnce enrolled you can access your timetableinformation through an online tool called MyTimetable*. This can be accessed athttps://mytimetable.canterbury.ac.nz andvia myUC and Learn. Timetable informationfor individual courses* can also be found atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/. Please keepre-checking your timetable up to and throughthe rst two weeks of the semester, as sometimetable details may be subject to minorchange.

Some departments will allow you to choosecertain class times to suit your personaltimetable in the rst weeks of a course. Yourlecturer will advise you of the process if thisoption is available. You will nd class plannersfor each semester on page 192 of this guide.For more timetable details go to

www.canterbury.ac.nz/theuni/timetable/ExaminationsExamination and formal test timetables foreach semester will be published at the end ofthe third week of that semester. This timingensures that exam clashes are minimised. In theevent of a clash (ie, two exams scheduled at thesame time) you will be contacted by Records,Examinations and Graduation.

For further information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/exams

* Timetable information will be added shortly after theenrolment period opens in October 2013.

ScholarshipsThe University of Canterbury offers$12.5 million in scholarships and prizesannually. Whether you are a new or returningstudent, an undergraduate or postgraduatestudent, a domestic or international student, you could be eligible for a scholarship at UC.

Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

If you got merit or excellence endorsementsin Year 12 or Year 13 in 2013 (or theirequivalent), you may be eligible to receive

a cash scholarship ranging from $1000 to$3000.

For more information go tohttp://ucmerit.ac.nz/

Searching for scholarships

For a complete list of the scholarshipsfor which you might be eligible, go to theScholarship Search webpage(www.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarshipsearch/ScholarshipSearch.aspx) and select the levelthat applies to you from the drop downmenu.

You can also search by College or School,by subject or by type of student (under'Specically for') by selecting the appropriatechoice from the various drop down menus.

Applying for a scholarship

Each scholarship has different eligibilitycriteria (eg, subject/course, level, citizenship,age, gender, school, region etc) and mayrequire different supporting documentation.To apply, rst review the criteria and then llout the appropriate form.

You can apply for more than one scholarshipas it is often possible to hold more than one

at a time.For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/scholarships/or contact the Scholarships Office [email protected]



Postgraduate and graduate programmes and subjects at UC

Graduate programmes

Honours degrees

Masters degrees

Postgraduate certicates

Postgraduate diplomas

Graduate and postgraduate subjects(continued)

Graduate programmes provide an opportunity tostudy in a different area to your rst degree.Graduate certicate Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship Sport Coaching*Graduate diplomas (one year full-time) Accounting and Information Systems Arts Business Business Administration Early Childhood Teaching Economics Forestry Journalism Management Science Teaching and Learning (Primary) Teaching and Learning (Secondary)

Honours degrees involve one year of full-timecoursework and are equivalent to the rst year of amasters degree. Arts Commerce Fine Arts Music Science Teaching and Learning

Masters degrees involve 12 years of full-time studyin the form of either coursework or research, or acombination of both. Antarctic Studies Applied Finance and Economics* Arts Audiology Business Administration (MBA) Business Management Commerce Counselling Education Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Studies Fine Arts Fine Arts in Creative Writing Fire Engineering Forestry Science Geographic Information Science Health Sciences Human Interface Technology International Forestry* International Law and Politics Law Law (International Law and Politics) Mori and Indigenous Studies Music

Professional Accounting Science Speech and Language Pathology Social Work Social Work (Applied) Te Reo Mori Transportation Engineering Water Resource Management

Postgraduate certicates are highly specialisedprofessional qualications involving six months offull-time study. Antarctic Studies Clinical Teaching Education Engineering Health Sciences Palliative Care Specialist Teaching

Strategic Leadership

Postgraduate diplomas are highly specialisedprofessional qualications involving one year of full-time study. Antarctic Studies Art Curatorship Business* Child and Family Psychology Clinical Psychology Education Engineering Geology Forestry Geographic Information Science Health Sciences Industrial and Organisational Psychology Mori and Indigenous Studies Science Specialis t Teaching Te Reo Mori Water Resource Management

Doctorates

A doctorate prepares you for an academic career in your chosen subject and involves 24 years of full-time research presented in a thesis. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Engineering Geology Engineering Management Engineering Mathematics English Environmental Science European Studies Evolutionary Biology Finance Fire Engineering

Forest Engineering Forestry French Geography Geology German Hazard and Disaster Management Health Sciences Higher Education History History and Philosophy of Science Human Interface Technology Human Services Information Systems Japanese Journalism Law Linguistics Management Management Science Maori Mathematics Mathematical Physics Mathematics and Philosophy Mechanical Engineering Media and Communication Medical Physics Microbiology Music Pacic Studies Philosophy Physics Plant Biology

Psychology Russian Science Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Speech and Language Pathology Statistics Taxation Theatre and Film Studies Transportation Engineering Water Resource Management Zoology

*Subject to UNZ CUAP approval due December 2013.

For more information about postgraduate study at UC go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/postgrad

Accounting Antarctic Studies Anthropology Applied Psychology Art Curatorship Art History Art Theory

Astronomy Audiology Biochemistry Bioengineering Biotechnology Botany Cellular and Molecular Biology Chemical and Process Engineering Chemistry Chinese Classics Civil Engineering Computational and Applied Mathematics Computer Science Construction Management Cultural Studies Digital Humanities Diplomacy and International Relations Earthquake Engineering Ecology Economics Education Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Graduate and postgraduate subjects



General undergraduate degree structure diagrams Summer ProgrammeUC offers a selection of degree courses in arange of subjects over summer (NovemberFebruary). Due to their intensive nature, summerdegree courses are not recommended if you arenew to university study. Summer school coursesdo incur further tuition fees that will requirepayment, so if you have a student loan pleasecontact Student Financial Services to nd out if your loan will cover this period of study.

For more information go towww.summer.canterbury.ac.nz

Distance and regionalcampus study UC offers a range of delivery options tosuit students who are not studying on theChristchurch campus.

When selecting courses it is important toindicate the correct site code.

If you do not select D for distance courses, youwill not receive your course materials.

To ensure your materials arrive on time you mustcheck that we have an accurate record of youraddress, and that you are enrolled (this includespaying your fees) two weeks before the officialcourse start date.

To study by distance you will need a telephone,

DVD player, printer and computer. You willalso need access to email (regular access to aUC email account is essential for using libraryservices) and broadband internet access. SomeTeacher Education courses may have additionalrequirements. The ICT Service Desk is your rstport of call for ICT services. Visithttps://assist.canterbury.ac.nz/selfserviceor phone +64 3 364 2060

Please also read the Canterbury Cardinformation for distance and regionalcampus students available atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/enrol/card

Year 3

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Bachelor of Arts typical degree structure

Other Artscourses

Arts majorcourses

Arts minorcourses

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.

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Bachelor of Commerce degree structure

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1 ECON 104 or ECON 105 or ECON 199. ECON 199 is a STAR course for secondary school students.Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).For complete BCom major degree plans go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/undergrad/bcom.shtml

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Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).*Students should allow for more than one potential major subject. Students should check the 100-level requirements for their potentialmajors as some majors require more than two 100-level courses or enrolment in a complementary subject such as Mathematics.

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Academic termsCourse code: A code eg, POLS102-14S1(C) tells you what subject a course is in (POLS: PoliticalScience), at what level (102: 100-level), when itwill be offered (14S1: 2014, Semester 1) and whereit will be offered (C: Christchurch). You need touse the course occurrence code when applyingto enrol. Course occurrence codes are listed atwww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Degree/diploma codes: This is the codeassigned to each programme offered by UC andis required for your Application to Enrol. The

codes are listed on pages 199200 of this guide.Degree regulations: The official rules that youmust follow in order to qualify for a degree.To see your degree regulations go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

Degree schedule: A degree schedule forms partof the regulations of a degree. It can includemajor subject requirements and a list of coursesthat can be credited towards the degree. Somedegrees, eg, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelorof Music, have schedules of compulsory andoptional courses.To see your degree schedule go to

www.canterbury.ac.nz/regulationsEFTS (Equivalent Full-Time Student):Theworkload of a course. Course EFTS are directlyrelated to course credit points so you may useeither as a guide when planning your workload.

Endorsement: An area of specialisation withina degree. To gain an endorsement you mustpass certain required courses, in addition to thegeneral requirements for the degree you arestudying. The endorsement will be noted on your official transcript (academic record) once you complete your degree successfully.

Intermediate Year: This is the rst-yearprogramme of study for some professionaldegrees. You must rst pass the IntermediateYear to the required standard before being ableto enrol in the second year of the degree.

Major:Your major is the subject you decide tostudy in-depth or specialise in within a generaldegree.

Minor: If you are studying towards a BA you willcomplete either a major and a minor, or twomajors (double major).

Points: Each course has a point value thatreects the workload for the course. When you

pass a course these points are credited towards your degree. If you fail a course you do not getany points. Each undergraduate degree hasregulations which state the total number ofpoints required for completion and the pointsrequirements at each level.

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Required Art Historyand Theory courses

Specialisation inone studio subject

Introduction to allspecialist studio studies

Other undergraduatedegree courses

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Compulsorycourses

Dissertation for honoursstudents only

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Bachelor of Laws typical degree structure

1 May include LAWS 150 or CRJU 101.Each small block represents a 15-point course. Large blocks represent 30 point courses.

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LAWS101

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LAWS110

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Compulsory Law courses Opt ional Law courses Non-Law courses

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General undergraduate degree structure diagrams continued

For a full list of terms go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/glossary.shtml



Completing a qualicationin 2014If you intend to complete a qualication in 2014it is essential that you carefully check that yourenrolment meets the graduating requirementsof your qualication and that you have nooutstanding fees to pay.

Students who enrolled prior to the Universitychanging to a common course size will notbe penalised. Any student whose programmeof study does not match the graduatingrequirements exactly must make anappointment with the relevant CollegeStudent Advisor to discuss their nal yearprogramme of study, prior to enrolment(see page 9 for contact details). To check thecompletion requirements for your degree go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/regulations

A thesis candidate who has completed theminimum period of enrolment required for thedegree and any required course work and iscompleting written work may request enrolmentfor three, six or nine months if the candidateand his/her supervisor consider that the writtenwork will be completed within that period.

To ensure that you receive graduationinformation make sure you answer the questionabout completing your qualication in 2014when you submit your Application to Enrol.


Specialist undergraduate degree structure diagramsEach diagram illustrates the core courses you must take for your degree, as well as the number of additionalcourses you can select to follow your interests and complete the degree requirements.

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Compulsorycourses

Year 3

Year 2

Year 1

Bachelor of Health Sciences Majoring in Public Health

Majorcourses

Other courses from HealthSciences or other degrees

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).Please note: some majors have di erent requirements. For all major requirements and more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/undergrad/bhsc.shtml.

HLTH201

HLTH202

MAOR270

HLTH213

HLTH214

HLTH

101BIOL

116HLTH

106STAT

101HLTH

110

HLTH312

GEOG322

HLTH301

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Bachelor of Criminal JusticeThe Bachelor of Criminal Justice is a newundergraduate qualication at UC. It is athree-year degree that provides you withexpertise relevant to careers in areas suchas law enforcement, corrections, offenderrehabilitation, working with young offenders,criminal law, security, and border control.For more information go towww.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/undergrad/bcj.shtml

Compulsory SocialWork courses

Elective streams: Human Services, Psychology, Sociology,Maori and Indigenous Studies or Te Reo Maori courses

ONE 200 level course from PSYC or SOCI or HSRV or MAOR/TREO. ONE course from PSYC 206 or 200 level SOCI or HSRV or MAOR/TREO. ONE course from SOCI 111 or 112 or 153. ONE course from PSYC 105 or 106 or SOCI 111 or 112 or 153.

5 ONE course from TREO 110 or 111 or 112 or MAOR 107 or 108 or 165.Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).

Year 4

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Bachelor of Social Work typical degree structure

Year 1

SOWK451 SOWK456 SOWK471 SOWK472

SOWK303

SOWK304

SOWK201

SOWK202

SOWK203

SOWK101

SOWK102

SOWK104

HSRV103

PSYC105 or 106

SOCI100 Level3

PSYC or SOCI100 Level4

TREO orMAOR

100 Level5

SOWK308

SOWK309

SOWK310

SOWK301

HSRV204

HSRV206

MAOR212

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200Level2

Compulsory Human Servicesand Mori courses

Year 3

Year 1

Bachelor of Criminal Justice typical degree structure *

1 You must pass either LAWS 202 (30 points) or CRJU 202 (15 points).2 If LAWS 202 passed, then 60 points from BCJ Regulations at 200-level, Schedule B. If CRJU 202 passed then 75 points from BCJRegulations, Schedule B at 200-level.Each small block represents a 15-point course. Large blocks represent 30-point courses.*Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due December 2013.

CRJU 302 or SOCI 358

CRJU101

CRJU300 Level

HSRV104

CRJU300 Level

PSYC105

CRJU200 Level 2

PSYC106

CRJU200 Level

MAOR 165 or 108

Year 2HSRV103

Compulsory core courses Courses required for major

CRJU 201or

SOCI 218

HSRV

210CRJU

2021

CRJU200 Level

CRJU200 Level

MAOR

219CRJU

200 Level

CRJU 301or LAWS 366

CRJU300 Level

LAWS101

PHIL

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Specialist undergraduate degree structure diagrams continuedTeacher Education and Sports Coaching degree structure diagrams are shown on pages 127, 185, 190 and 192 .

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours: Intermediate year required coursesEngineering Discipline Required coursesAll disciplines ENGR 100 Academic Writing Assessment (a zero-EFTS course, no fees)

ENGR 101 Foundations of EngineeringEMTH 118 Engineering Mathematics 1AEMTH 119 Engineering Mathematics 1BPHYS 101 Engineering Physics A: Mechanics, Waves and Thermal Physics

Chemical and Process CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and ProcessesEMTH 171 Mathematical Modelling & Computation

CivilForestNatural Resources

CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and ProcessesEMTH 171 Mathematical Modelling & ComputationENGR 102 Engineering Mechanics

Computer*Electricaland Electronic

COSC 121 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingEither EMTH 171 Mathematical Modelling & Computation, or MATH 120 Discrete MathematicsPHYS 102 Engineering Physics B: Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and How Things Work

Mechanical EMTH 171 Mathematical Modelling & ComputationENGR 102 Engineering MechanicsAnd at least two of:

COSC 121 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingPHYS 102 Engineering Physics 2: Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and How Things WorkEither CHEM 114 Foundations of Chemistry or CHEM 111 Chemical Principles and Processes

Mechatronics COSC 121 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingPHYS 102 Engineering Physics B: Electromagnetism, Modern Physics and How Things WorkENGR 102 Engineering MechanicsEMTH 171 Mathematical Modelling & Computation

Software COSC 121 Introduction to Computer ProgrammingCOSC 122 Introduction to Computer Science 1A

MATH 120 Discrete Mathematics* Computer Engineering only: Students are encouraged to take COSC 122 as their 15 point elective course.Note: Introductory courses (MATH 101, PHYS 111) will not be considered for credit towards the BE(Hons) Intermediate Year.

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Year 3 2nd Professional

Year 2 1st Professional

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours typical degree structure

Year 1 IntermediateProfessional years

Required Intermediate coursesin Engineering, EngineeringMathematics and Physics

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).Correct at date of printing. Please check www.engf.canterbury.ac.nz for more information.

Other Intermediate courses fromEngineering or other subjects(depending on discipline)

ENGR 100, a zeropoints course, isalso required

ENGR100

EMTH118

EMTH119

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100Level

100Level

100Level

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ENGR101




Year 4 Third Professional

Year 3 Second Professional

Year 2 First Professional

Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours typical degree structure

Year 1 Intermediate

CMDS161

CMDS113

CMDS162

LING101

STAT101

PSYC105

PSYC106

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100Level1

CompulsoryProfessional courses

Compulsoryeldwork

Students must take one of the following: MAOR 165; TREO 110; TREO 111; SCIM 101/MAOR 172; HLTH 106.Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).

Specialist undergraduate degree structure diagrams continued

New Zealand Institute of Language, Brain & Behaviour

Year 3

Year 2

Year 1

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MUSA125

Bachelor of Music majoring in Musical Culture typical degree structure *

Courses from Musicor other degrees

CompulsoryMusic courses

Music majorcourses

200Level

200Level

MUSA100

MUSA101

MUSA 150 or MUSA 151

MUSA200 Level

100Level1

100Level

100Level

200Level

100Level

1 MUSI 150 or 151 or another 100-level course.2 Some MUSA 300-level courses may be 30 points.Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).For complete Music major degree plans go to www.music.canterbury.ac.nz*Subject to Universities New Zealand CUAP approval due December 2013.

One ofMUSA231234

MUSA250

MUSA200

MUSA201

MUSA200 Level

300Level

MUSA300 Level 2

MUSA300 Level 2

One ofMUSA331334

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300Level

Selecting Courses, Subjects andQualicationsFrom the Courses, Subjects and Qualicationswebpage (www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses) you can access up-to-date information aboutcourses and programmes offered at UC.

You can nd details of a particular course, thesubject you wish to study, or a qualication you wish to complete.

1. Find a course:type in the four-letter codefollowed by the three-digit number of

the course eg, CHCH101 into the 'Searchcourses by course code' search box. Clicksearch and details of the course will appear.If you don't know the specic code butwant to see all courses in a subject area,search courses by subject and choose asubject from the drop down list.

2. Find a subject: you can nd a detailedoutline of the subject you wish to majorin or study within your degree at UC, withcareer pathways and degrees this subjectcan be credited towards. From the subjectstab, either type a subject into the searchbox, or click 'Browse' to choose a subjectfrom the A to Z listing.

3. Find a qualication: to check the latestinformation on the degree you wish tostudy, or for more detailed information oncareer pathways and subjects that you canspecialise in, use the qualications tab.Browse for a qualication or type the nameof the degree, eg, BCom into the searcheld and click search.

From the Courses, Subjects and Qualicationswebpage, you can also access links on theleft-hand side to other useful information:

estimate your fees with the Fees Estimator,if you know the courses you wish to study

nd more details on what your timetablewill look like through the Timetable link

nd all the rules about transferring andcross-crediting if you are considering adouble degree

work through how to enrol at UC byvisiting the Enrol at UC webpages.www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses



Degree planning templates - for BA, BCom and BSc degreesIf you are enrolling in a BA, BCom or BSc degree, use one of these planning templates to plan your programme of study.

Year 2

Year 1

Year 3

200-level course

Typical degree structure for the BA (general degree)

Courses from Arts or other degreesArts major courses Arts minor courses Other Arts courses

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Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).Students should plan their BA degree in points rather than by number of courses. For further information see requirements for the BA.

Year 2

Year 1

Year 3

200-level course

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more). Although, students should plan their BCom degree in pointsrather than by number of courses, all students are required to complete the ve core courses and a certain number of courses at each level in at least onemajor. For further information see requirements for the BCom.ECON 104 or ECON 105 or ECON 199. ECON 199 is a STAR course for secondary school students.

Typical degree structure for the BCom (general degree)

Courses from Commerce or other degreesCommerce core courses (compulsory) Other Commerce courses

300-level

ACCT102

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STAT101


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200-level course

Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points (or more).Students should plan their BSc degree in points rather than by number of courses. For further information see requirements for the BSc.

Typical degree structure for the BSc (general degree)

Courses from Science or other degreesScience major courses Other Science courses

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