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48 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

Chinese
In the Chinese course from University of Canterbury students will gain insight and access to Chinese culture through the study of Chinese language.

Indigenous Narrative
Represent indigenous stories, history, and people through the digital media industry in the Indigenous Narrative programme at University of Canterbury.

Te Ao Hakinakina
The Te Ao Hakinakina programme at University of Canterbury explores the world of Māori sports, including its history and strong influences on our extensive and unique sporting culture in Aotearoa.

Cultural Studies
This Cultural Studies course from University of Canterbury, like culture, is highly flexible; you can construct your own degree and choose to dive into what interests you the most.

Tauwhitinga Maori - Maori Communication Strategy and Practice
The Tauwhitinga Maori - Maori Communication Strategy and Practice course from University of Canterbury is ideal for anyone looking to bring about social change, and help industries engage more strongly with our bicultural nation.

Youth and Community Leadership
The Youth and Community Leadership course from University of Canterbury meets a growing need for innovative leaders who can make an impact on national and global challenges that youth and other communities are encountering.

Te Reo Maori
Learning te reo Māori enables us to explore our identity as New Zealanders and pass on our passion to others and future generations. The Te Reo Maori course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Language, Brain and Behaviour
This Language, Brain and Behaviour programme at University of Canterbury is for those who are interested in psychology and language, and develops your understanding of how these shape our behaviour, identity, culture, and wellbeing.

Japanese
Gain skills to do business with Japanese people and multinational companies with the Japanese course from University of Canterbury.

French
Study French language, history and culture, and gain skills to work internationally with the French course from University of Canterbury.

Psychology for Common Good
Studying this Psychology for Common Good programme at University of Canterbury introduces you to the psychology behind the environmental, social, and cultural behaviours that influence us as a collective. Learn more.

Economics
At the Economics course from University of Canterbury, there are lots of opportunities to gain experience including industry projects, internships, clubs, and overseas study trips.

Political Communication
The Political Communication course from University of Canterbury is ideal if you want to be a direct part of the political process and help advance social change.

Antarctic Studies
Antarctica is the highest, coldest, and most isolated continent, so vast that it affects climate and ocean currents. Explore its history, biodiversity, and role in the global climate crisis with this Antarctic Studies programme at University of Canterbury.

Neuroscience and Cognition
Neuroscience and Cognition is the interplay between how our brain functions and our psychological processes - understanding how we think, feel, perceive, remember, and behave. The Neuroscience and Cognition programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Communication Strategy and Practice
Through the Communication Strategy and Practice course from University of Canterbury produce content for a range of platforms, how to plan and manage campaigns, and how to evaluate risks.

Professional and Community Engagement
The courses within the Professional and Community Engagement programme at University of Canterbury are all about applying what you learn in your studies to a non-academic "real-world" setting.

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

Economics
At the Economics course from University of Canterbury, there are lots of opportunities to gain experience including industry projects, internships, clubs, and overseas study trips.

Russian
Explore Russian language, history and culture in the Russian programme from University of Canterbury.