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Study Arts in New Zealand

01 April 2026

Graduate with a high-quality Arts qualification from a world-renowned New Zealand university. When you enrol in an Arts degree at the University of Canterbury (UC) you’ll choose from over 50 fascinating subjects, some of which are ranked amongst the best in the world.

 

Our Arts students find work in a wide variety of careers, and UC is proud to be ranked #2 in New Zealand for employment outcomes.

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Arts at UC

When you study Arts at the University of Canterbury you join a creative community of students developing skills in subjects as diverse as Animation, Global Studies, Geography, Political Science, Graphic Design, and more.

At UC’s modern campus, located in the vibrant city of Christchurch, you will learn from world-leading researchers and award-winning teachers. You’ll join clubs and social events with students from around the world, and make important industry connections through your studies. 

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Master of Strategic Communication

24 March 2026

Learn to create professional communications for business, media, and politics.

Master of Strategic Communication

Learn to create professional communications for business, media, and politics.
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Master of Strategic Communication

Master of Strategic Communication

Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

09 December 2025

Carry out research on foreign affairs and inter-state coordination.

Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

Carry out research on foreign affairs and inter-state coordination.
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Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

Master of International Relations and Diplomacy

Master of Policy and Governance

09 December 2025

Get practical training for policy, governmental, and NGO roles.

Master of Policy and Governance

Get practical training for policy, governmental, and NGO roles.
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Master of Policy and Governance

Master of Policy and Governance

Master of Arts

19 March 2026

Study a Master of Arts through UC’s Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.

Master of Arts

Study a Master of Arts through UC’s Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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Master of Arts

Master of Arts

Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours

31 March 2026

Study film, game production, animation development, and screen sound.

Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours

Study film, game production, animation development, and screen sound.
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Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours

Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours

Bachelor of Arts

20 January 2026

Tailor your degree from a wide range of Arts subjects and specialisations.

Bachelor of Arts

Tailor your degree from a wide range of Arts subjects and specialisations.
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Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Music

20 March 2026

Take your music composition or performance studies to a more advanced technical level.

Master of Music

Take your music composition or performance studies to a more advanced technical level.
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Master of Music

Master of Music

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Sherry Chen

20 March 2026

"I love being able to meet different people every day and share their stories with the rest of the world..."

Sherry Chen

"I love being able to meet different people every day and share their stories with the rest of the world..."
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Sherry Chen

Sherry Chen

Min Jung Kim

20 March 2026

“There is so much you can learn at UC, you can really maximise your opportunities...”

Min Jung Kim

“There is so much you can learn at UC, you can really maximise your opportunities...”
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Min Jung Kim

Amanda Gostomski

24 October 2025

"I learned about the importance of being adaptable, flexible, and being open to the world.."

Amanda Gostomski

"I learned about the importance of being adaptable, flexible, and being open to the world.."
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Amanda Gostomski

Amanda Gostomski

Juhee Park

25 February 2025

“New Zealand is my comfort place, and it’s helped me turn out really well. I love UC!”

Juhee Park

“New Zealand is my comfort place, and it’s helped me turn out really well. I love UC!”
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Juhee Park

Juhee Park

Aiko Sakurai

31 October 2023

"I like how I can choose subjects that I want to study flexibly..."

Aiko Sakurai

"I like how I can choose subjects that I want to study flexibly..."
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Aiko Sakurai

Aiko Sakurai

Franzisca Doser

20 March 2026

"UC is partnered with so many amazing high-class universities around the world..."

Franzisca Doser

"UC is partnered with so many amazing high-class universities around the world..."
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Franzisca Doser

Franzisca Doser

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