Online Learning
Start your journey towards a top 1% University Now!
UC’s flexible Start online, Finish on-campus pathway lets you start your degree now and transition on to campus once the New Zealand borders open to international students.
Get world-class, accessible, and future-focused education with our collaborative and supportive online learning environment. With UC’s unrivalled academic reputation, it seems pretty simple - UC is the World’s Best Choice.
Find a course
Choose from a range of our online courses for undergraduate and postgraduate study – from Business, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Sports Coaching to Teaching. See below for the full list of courses on offer.
Start online
Start: Semester 1 February 2021
We bring the classroom to you. We're at the forefront of digital technology, with a comprehensive online learning platform, interactive technologies, and support (including your native language) to help you get through your study every step of the way.
See you on campus
COVID-19 has altered the global landscape for education dramatically; but of all the places in the world, New Zealand is uniquely placed for a bounce back and is well worth the wait.
Our Start online, Finish on-campus courses offer the flexibility to begin your study online now, and transition on campus once border restrictions are lifted, and once you have received your student visa.
What can I study?
Start: Semester 1 2021
Delivery: Start Online, Finish on-campus
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
UC recognises English Language Proficiency, including IELTS, TOEFL, and EAP tests completed online.
First-year students can start your programme by taking these online courses:
| Programme | Courses |
|---|---|
Bachelor of Arts |
If you are interested in starting your Arts studies online, then register your interest below and we will contact you to arrange a customised study plan. Delivery: Full degree online or Start online, Finish on-campus Major/Minor in Education
Major/Minor in German Major/Minor in Human Services Major/Minor in Linguistics/English Language Major/Minor in Philosophy (15 point courses) |
Bachelor of Commerce
|
One semester or one year Start online, Finish on-campus for Majors in:
Semester 1 2021
Semester 2 2021
(15 point courses) |
Bachelor of Data ScienceMajor in Data Science |
Semester 1
Semester 2
(15 point courses) |
Bachelor of Data ScienceMajor in Spatial Data Science
|
Semester 1
Semester 2 |
Bachelor of Data ScienceMajor in Computational Linguistics
|
Semester 1 Semester 2
(15 point courses) |
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
|
If you are interested in starting your First-Year Engineering studies online, then register your interest below and we will contact you with a customised study plan. The remainder of your BE (Hons) professional degree will be completed on campus in New Zealand. We have pathways for students currently overseas and for mature students currently in New Zealand with intakes November 2020 and February and July each year. A selection of courses that may be in your customised study plan are:
(15 point courses) |
Bachelor of ScienceMajor in Chemistry
|
Semester 1
Semester 2
(15 point courses) |
Bachelor of ScienceMajor in Computer Science
|
Semester 1
Semester 2
(15 point courses) |
Bachelor of ScienceMajor in Mathematics
|
Semester 1
Semester 2 (15 point courses) |
Bachelor of ScienceMajor in Psychology
|
Semester 1
Semester 2 (15 point courses) |
Bachelor of ScienceMajor in Physics
|
Semester 1
Semester 2 (15 point courses) |
Bachelor of Science
|
Semester 1
Semester 2
(15 point elective courses) |
Bachelor of Sport Coaching
|
If you are interested in starting your Sport Coaching studies online, then register your interest below and we will contact you to arrange a customised study plan. The programme can be offered online by distance (except for the Physical Education major), but please check with the Student Advisors to confirm your programme of study. Core first-year courses for all majors:
Major: Sports Leadership and Management
Major: Performance Analysis
Major: Strength and Conditioning with Nutrition
Major: Sport Science (15 point courses) |
Postgraduate study at UC offers a pathway to a more influential and interesting career, enabling you to develop the skills future employers are looking for.
From Data Science to Professional Accounting, UC offers a broad base of flexible online postgraduate qualifications to help balance study with your lifestyle.
Start: Semester 1 2021
Delivery:
- Start online, Finish on-campus
- Full degree offered online
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
UC recognises English Language Proficiency, including IELTS, TOEFL, and EAP tests completed online.
Please ensure that you check the post-study work rights applicable to your UC qualification on the Immigration New Zealand website, as these are periodically subject to review.
| Programme | Key Information |
|---|---|
Master of Applied Finance and Economics(180 points) |
January to June (Start online, Finish on-campus) or Full degree offered online |
Master of Business(180 points) |
Term 1
Majors
|
Master of Civil Engineering(120 points) |
|
Master of Education(120 points or 180 points) |
Full degree offered online |
Master of European Union Studies(180 points) |
Full degree offered online Semester 1
Semester 2 |
Master of Linguistics(180 points) |
Full degree offered online Semester 1 Semester 2 Students may require LING400 English Structures before the start of Semester 1 2021 |
Master of Professional Accounting(240 points) |
Term 1
|
Master of Policy and Governance(180 points)
|
Delivery: Start online in Semester 1, onshore in Semester 2 Semester 1 online courses: |
Master of Strategic Communication(180 points) |
Delivery: Start online in Semester 1, onshore in Semester 2 Full time or Part-time study Semester 1 online courses: |
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL)(180 points)
|
The programme comprises 180 points made up of six courses (at 30 points each). Full-time MTESOL students can begin in February or November. Part-time students can begin their studies in February, July, or November. Semester 1 (February–June) Semester 2 (July–November)
Summer session 1 and 2 (November–February) (30 point courses) |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Data Science(120 points) |
Full Degree offered online |
Master of Applied Data Science(180 points) |
Delivery: Start online in Semester 1, onshore in Semester 2 Semester 1 online courses: |
Please ensure that you check the post-study work rights applicable to your UC qualification on the Immigration New Zealand website, as these are periodically subject to review.
Undergraduate Certificates
An undergraduate certificate can be used as a stepping-stone to a Bachelor’s degree.
*Note: This certificate can be completed fully online. Immigration New Zealand will not approve student visas for certificate level programmes
| Certificate in Science (CertSc) |
The Certificate in Science (CertSc) is made up of 60 points (four 15 point courses) at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Engineering first year, and can be awarded online in one of the following subjects:
The Certificate in Science offers the opportunity to begin your university degree online towards a Bachelor in Science or a Bachelor in Engineering with Honours. |
|
(CertCom) |
The Certificate in Commerce (CertCom) is made up of 60 points (four 15 point courses) at 100, 200, and/or 300-level in Commerce. Please note prerequisites for any courses above 100-level are required. The CertCom is good preparation and an opportunity to start online towards the full Bachelor of Commerce degree. |