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85 Master's degrees offered by the university

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

Ecology
The Ecology programme at University of Canterbury is designed for those wishing to focus on any combination of ecology, behaviour, or evolutionary biology.

Cinema Studies
The Cinema Studies programme at University of Canterbury is offered within the Department of English. Our Honours courses are coded as English courses, but the Cinema Studies Honours year focuses on film topics and has specific prerequisites.

Sculpture
The Sculpture course from University of Canterbury provides a development opportunity for students who have an interest in establishing themselves as professional artists or scholars, or career designers, filmmakers, or photographers.

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

Arts (Thesis)
The Arts (Thesis) degree from University of Canterbury is composed of a substantial body of original research in a wide variety of Arts subjects.

Engineering Management
Open new, high-level career options with the Engineering Management programme at University of Canterbury.

International Law and Politics
The International Law and Politics course from University of Canterbury is a degree designed for students who have a basic knowledge of Law and wish to develop their specialist knowledge in international law and politics.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The students in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering programme at University of Canterbury span several research disciplines, including power systems, materials and nanotechnology, communications, acoustics, computational imaging, neural engineering, power electronics, and radio frequency engineering.

Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering course from University of Canterbury is a taught postgraduate programme that enhances an engineer’s knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for career progression.

Product Innovation
The Product Innovation course from University of Canterbury is a perfect opportunity to access specialised facilities and industry experts at university while beginning to develop your own product or business ideas.

Teaching and Learning
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.

Computer Science
This Computer Science programme at University of Canterbury emphasises the exploration of new ideas as well as putting what you have learned into context.

Commerce
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.

Engineering Management
In the Engineering Management programme at University of Canterbury you will gain specialised knowledge in engineering management, and have critical awareness of current and emerging issues relating to engineering management in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.

Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences
Big Data! Those two words describe one of the new hot topics in mathematical sciences. The Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences programme at University of Canterbury will give you access to this, and other fast growing areas of computational mathematics and statistics.

Business Management
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.

Cultural Studies (Thesis)
Students in the Cultural Studies (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing their own interests in a range of topics exploring the plurality of culture.

Sociology (Thesis)
The Sociology (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury helps you gain a deeper understanding of the workings of societies, organisations, and communities.

Education
The Education course from University of Canterbury allows a pathway for current teachers, educational professionals, counsellors, researchers, and leaders to gain a master’s level qualification.