Resources

UC has put together a range of resources to help you and teaching staff. Updates to this page will occur as more resources become available.

General Resources

What can I do with a degree from UC?

The subjects offered at UC can lead to a range of career options.

View the What can I do with a degree from UC series online.

Virtual Hui Tairanga | UC Info Evenings

Short videos (4-14 mins) on a range of subjects/qualifications are available to share with students who missed our 2021 events.

Guide for international students at NZ secondary schools

Check out this Guide for International Students in NZ Secondary Schools 2022 with key dates and information on applying to study at UC

Best Preparation for University

Discover recommendations for the subjects students should study at school to prepare for their qualification of choice.

What subjects do you enjoy?

Explore how the subjects students like at school might translate to subject they might like to study at UC.

Which UC degree might suit you?

This short 20-question quiz can be useful for students who have no idea what they want to study as the results suggest a few options for them to look into based on their likes and preferences.

Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children’s University

The Children’s University offers a range of online activities and resources aimed at students aged 6-18 years old.

Science Resources

Student Videos

• What is it like to study Science at UC

• Grace Feltham – BSc in Chemistry and Indigenous Studies

• Ashley Beaton – BSc in Environmental Science and Geography

• Caleb McNaughton – BSc in Biochemistry

Benefits of Studying Science

• UC Science academics talk about the benefits of studying science

Science Subject Videos

A range of short subject videos are present by UC Science academics to explain their subject areas:

• UC Science Subject Playlist

• Summary of academics giving insights into their subjects

• Astronomy

• Biochemistry

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

• Geography

• Geology

• Physics

• Psychology

• Speech and Language

Science Careers Videos

• UC Science Careers Playlist

• Careers Compilation

• Logan Williams – BSc Psychology

• Sophie Bainbridge – BSc Geology

• Sylvia McLaren – BSc with Honours in Ecology

Magma Drillers Save Planet Earth

An education game where students will take on a variety of different scientific roles in order to help solve the planet’s environmental and energy levels.

Business Resources

Teaching Resources

A range of teaching resources for business and economics are available online.

Engineering, Forestry & Product Design Resources

Te Rā Tūhura | Discovery Day Session Videos

Te Rā Tūhura | Discovery Day is designed for Tau (year) 12 students. A range of videos from previous Te Rā Tūhura | Discovery Day events are available.