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85 Master's degrees offered by the university

Business Information Systems
The Business Information Systems corse at University of Canterbury aims to address high-level skills shortages in the rapidly growing ICT industry, and to meet the growing demand for work-ready graduates in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad.

Professional Engineering Geology
The Professional Engineering Geology course from University of Canterbury is the only programme of its kind in Australasia. Engineering Geology is a multidisciplinary area applying geological sciences to engineering work, identifying and mitigating geological hazards, and aspects of land-use planning.

International Relations and Diplomacy
The International Relations and Diplomacy course from University of Canterbury will offer you an innovative, interdisciplinary programme of taught courses with a strong professional emphasis.

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The study of chromosomes and gene expression of an organism can give insight into heredity, genetic variation, and mutations. The Cellular and Molecular Biology programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

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

Te Reo Maori
The Te Reo Maori programme from University of Canterbury prepares graduates for a professional career in te reo Māori.

Professional Computer Science
The Professional Computer Science course from University of Canterbury offers practical learning in the rapidly advancing area of computer technologies in need of skilled graduates.

Chemistry
The Chemistry programme at University of Canterbury has world-leading award winning faculty directing research in many disciplines of chemistry.

French
Study French language, history and culture, and gain skills to work internationally with the French course from University of Canterbury.

Transportation Engineering
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.

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

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

Maori and Indigenous Studies (Thesis)
The Maori and Indigenous Studies (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury offers you the opportunity to research a broad subject that explores the culture, knowledge, and philosophies of Māori and Indigenous peoples, and their economic, political, and social experiences.

Maori and Indigenous Leadership
The Maori and Indigenous Leadership course from University of Canterbury aims to equip the next generation of leaders across a wide variety of sectors with the skills, knowledge, and attributes necessary to advance the aspirations of Iwi Māori and other indigenous peoples, whether it be in a social, cultural, environmental, political, or commercial context.

Music
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.

Spanish (Thesis)
Spanish is as universal as English with the largest concentrations of speakers in Spain, Latin America and the USA. The Spanish (Thesis) course is offerd at University of Canterbury.

Biochemistry
The Biochemistry programme at University of Canterbury has modern state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

Social Work (Applied)
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.

Product Design
The Product Design course from University of Canterbury takes advantage of UC’s research expertise in a range of commerce, IT, and engineering fields.

German
Study German language, history and culture, and develop skills for international work with the German course from University of Canterbury.