Arts
Toi Tangata
In the 21st century, Arts is the area where we develop the people and skills to grapple with the challenges and opportunities of a complex, globally connected and unpredictable world. Arts allows you to combine over 50 diverse and fascinating subjects ranked amongst the best in the world.
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Arts undergraduate study
03 June 2025
The Faculty of Arts at UC offers many different qualifications and subjects, which enables you to tailor your study to your interests and prepare for your future career. Learn more about Arts undergraduate study at UC.
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Arts undergraduate study
The Faculty of Arts at UC offers many different qualifications and subjects, which enables you to tailor your study to your interests and prepare for your future career. Learn more about Arts undergraduate study at UC.
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Arts undergraduate study
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Arts undergraduate study
The Faculty of Arts at UC offers many different qualifications and subjects, which enables you to tailor your study to your interests and prepare for your future career. Learn more about Arts undergraduate study at UC.
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Arts postgraduate study
19 October 2026
Postgraduate study at UC Arts enables you to extend your knowledge and apply it to complex problems in your chosen field. Our postgraduate options include certificates, diplomas, Honours, Masters, and Doctoral degrees. Learn more about Arts postgraduate study at UC.
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Arts postgraduate study
Postgraduate study at UC Arts enables you to extend your knowledge and apply it to complex problems in your chosen field. Our postgraduate options include certificates, diplomas, Honours, Masters, and Doctoral degrees. Learn more about Arts postgraduate study at UC.
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Arts postgraduate study
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Arts postgraduate study
Postgraduate study at UC Arts enables you to extend your knowledge and apply it to complex problems in your chosen field. Our postgraduate options include certificates, diplomas, Honours, Masters, and Doctoral degrees. Learn more about Arts postgraduate study at UC.
Arts Faculty Toi Tangata
Arts schools
Aotahi - School of Māori and Indigenous Studies
Kei ngā maunga, kei ngā moana, kei ngā awa, kei ngā mana e tau mai nei, tēnā koutou katoa! Greetings to the sacred mountains, rivers, seas and the prestigious settled here, welcome! Discover the subjects UC offers within Aotahi, the School Māori and Indigenous Studies.
School of Creative and Digital Arts
UC's newly formed School of Creative and Digital Arts contains the Fine Arts, Music and Digital Screen programmes. See what it's like to study at our School of Creative and Digital Arts.
School of Humanities
From Art History and Cinema Studies to History and Philosophy, UC offers innovative teaching and research in a range of formative Arts disciplines. Check out our School of Humanities.
School of Language, Social & Political Sciences
From Anthropology and Human Services to Political Science, our dynamic courses prepare you for global workplaces. Check out UC's School of Language, Social and Political Sciences.
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Arts Community Outreach
27 January 2026
UC Arts is committed to providing opportunities for secondary school students to experience the richness and diversity of Arts subjects. You can attend events on campus, hear from one of our subject experts, or enrol in STAR courses to jumpstart your university journey while still at school. Our departments also run day-long events throughout the year so you can experience what different subjects have to offer.
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Arts Community Outreach
UC Arts is committed to providing opportunities for secondary school students to experience the richness and diversity of Arts subjects. You can attend events on campus, hear from one of our subject experts, or enrol in STAR courses to jumpstart your university journey while still at school. Our departments also run day-long events throughout the year so you can experience what different subjects have to offer.
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Arts Community Outreach
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Arts Community Outreach
UC Arts is committed to providing opportunities for secondary school students to experience the richness and diversity of Arts subjects. You can attend events on campus, hear from one of our subject experts, or enrol in STAR courses to jumpstart your university journey while still at school. Our departments also run day-long events throughout the year so you can experience what different subjects have to offer.
Latest Arts news and events
Ilam 2026, Open Studios
Arts Centre Chamber Series: The American Experimentalists
Artists follow in footsteps of Rita Angus to capture Cass landscape
A new exhibition marks 90 years since artist Rita Angus travelled to a remote station in the Southern Alps and created one of New Zealand’s most iconic paintings.
Evolutionary theory plus maths add up to Royal Society award
Resolving a key mathematical question in evolutionary biology has earned a University of Canterbury doctoral student a prestigious award.
UC student’s design shines on WOW stage
A UC Mechanical Engineering student has become a World of WearableArt finalist after transforming an independent study project into kinetic wearable artwork.
UC illustrators take next step at national hui
UC's first Master of Illustration students will showcase their work to leading children’s book publishers at the national Storylines Hui in Auckland.
UC graduate turns sport interest into a career
A change of degree helped a UC graduate turn her longstanding love of sport into a career in communications.
New degree helps young musician hit the high notes in her career
A high-flying Christchurch musician and composer is calling the tune after achieving her fourth degree – a doctorate.
Spring Scholarships Application Round is now open!
This round has many scholarships for students intending to begin postgraduate study in 2027 at UC. There are also scholarships available for overseas study, current students, and undergraduate students.
Student testimonials
Aaron Kong
"I feel that these experiences are integral to understanding how Arts works in a wider context..."
Charlotte Walker
"At UC, I feel like I am part of a team..."
Ran Lu
“For me, UC’s standout qualities are the excellent reputation of its supervisors and the high standard of education.
I also enjoy the multicultural environment—it’s a space where different perspectives are valued, which makes it an enriching place to study.”
Henrgui Zhang
“Christchurch offered incredible possibilities for outdoor activities, which was a big draw for me as a snowboard instructor and Frisbee coach.
But what stands out so far is the friendliness of the people—whether it’s at the university or around town. I really appreciate the welcoming atmosphere.”
Zixi Chen
Cultural exchange and aesthetic integration in the medieval Japanese tea ceremony
Deb Te Kawa
Ngāti Porou
"The collaborative environment of our postgraduate wānanga is a space where rigorous academic thinking meets relational and practical learning."
Jolie Sarginson
