85 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Business Management programme from University of Canterbury will develop your business knowledge, adding value to the competencies and skills you’ve gained in your undergraduate studies.

Astronomy and astrophysics are concerned with the study of the nature and distribution of matter and radiation throughout all time and space in the Universe. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

The Engineering course from University of Canterbury is completed by coursework and a thesis. It aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which students can develop their independent problem solving skills through supervised research. The degree may be awarded with Distinction.

Study data collection and analysis to inform decision making with the Applied Data Science course at the University of Canterbury.

The Human Interface Technology course from University of Canterbury will suit you if you are interested in the intersection of technology and people, and want to design, build, and evaluate technology interfaces that solve real-world problems.

The Philosophy (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury allows you to delve deeper into fundamental questions of our society. 

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages course from University of Canterbury is a one-year professional qualification aimed at producing skillful English language educators for a wide variety of educational settings in the 21st century, from early childhood through to tertiary level. 

Gain an in-depth understanding of language, communication and how they shape our lives with the Linguistics course from University of Canterbury.

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

The Audiology programme at University of Canterbury focuses on training professional clinical audiologists.

The Music course from University of Canterbury allows students to take composition or performance studies to a more advanced technical level, and to gain breadth and depth of appreciation in their specialist field. 

The Commerce course from University of Canterbury will allow you to learn more about your chosen subject area, critically view the world, and carry out an independent piece of research. 

The Transportation Engineering course from University of Canterbury was established in consultation with the land transport industry and the engineering profession to meet the demand for graduates with advanced skills in Transportation Engineering. 

The Teaching and Learning course from University of Canterbury is an exciting option for graduates seeking to become primary or secondary teachers and who wish to distinguish themselves with a postgraduate qualification.

The Professional Accounting course at University of Canterbury is a conversion taught masters qualification in Accounting, that provides graduates with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to be a highly effective accountant in both domestic and international organisations.

The Sport Science course from University of Canterbury could lead to a career in high performance sport, or allow established professionals to upskill and update their sport science knowledge.

The Forestry Science at University of Canterbury will give you a head start into forest management, governance or research at an advanced level.

In the English (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury you will develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing your own interests in areas including literature, film, and culture.

Work with people and make a positive impact with the Human Services (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury.

The Social Work (Applied) course from University of Canterbury offers the opportunity for students with an approved social science degree to complete a recognised professional qualification over two years.