168 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Learn how to use physical science and mathematics to solve complex problems with the Engineering (Hons) programme at University of Canterbury.

Learn theoretical and applied skills in hydrological science and sustainable management with the Freshwater (Hons) course from University of Canterbury.

Study German language, history and culture, and develop skills for international work with the German course from University of Canterbury.

Cinema Studies from University of Canterbury pervades many aspects of our daily lives and a critical awareness of its tools and techniques is essential for understanding contemporary culture and society. 

The Screenwriting (Hons) programme at University of Canterbury will teach you to create your own screenplays, from structure and formatting to tying elements of a story together.

Physics explores the behaviour between matter and energy — from subatomic particles to the scale of the universe. Studying this Physics course from University of Canterbury will prepare you to contribute to major advances in technology now and in the future.

Forensic Psychology examines why people develop criminal behaviour and how crime affects the wider community. This Forensic Psychology programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Examine the earth science systems that lead to natural disaster events with the Environmental Hazards and Disasters (Hons) major from University of Canterbury.

Biosecurity concerns the exclusion, eradication, and effective management of threats to the economy, environment, and human health that are posed by pests and diseases. This Biosecurity programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Work with people and make a positive impact with the Human Services course from University of Canterbury.

This International Affairs programme at University of Canterbury combines foreign language with social sciences to understand international relations and political systems.

Study film, game production, animation development, and screen sound in the Digital Screen (Hons) course from University of Canterbury is a 4-year professional degree focusing on storytelling using words, still or moving images, animation, and sound. 

In the Pacific Studies programme at University of Canterbury you will navigate through the history of the Pacific Ocean and into contemporary issues of politics, climate change, and sustainability across the region, including the transnational nature of Pacific communities

Geography is the study of human behaviour, the environment we live in, and the relationship between both. The Geography course is offerd at University of Canterbury.

University of Canterbury is the only university in Aotearoa that offers you a degree in Criminal Justice with innovative practical teaching. UC also shares close links with the police and justice sector.

The Management course from University of Canterbury gives you the opportunity to explore how businesses function, and how you can influence processes, resources, and workers to get the best results.

The Mathematical Sciences Education programme at University of Canterbury enables you to explore how mathematics, statistics, and data can inform and change how our society works.

The Tourism Marketing and Management course from University of Canterbury has a strong focus on the management and marketing of tourism, including destination marketing, impacts of tourism on the environment and local culture, Māori and Indigenous tourism, and specialised marketing in the hospitality and events sectors.

Learn to monitor, predict, and assess hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis with the Geology course from University of Canterbury.

Mathematics is at the forefront of breakthroughs in science, technology, and finance. It has been around for over 4,000 years and is still an innovative subject with new ideas, techniques, and theories constantly being created, tested, and explored. The Mathematics course is offered at University of Canterbury.