University of Canterbury

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: A student, before enrolling for the degree, must be approved by the Amo Rangahau | Dean of Postgraduate Research (or delegate) as having adequate qualifications, research experience and the ability to pursue the proposed course. A student for the degree must have either: qualified for an Aotearoa New Zealand equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class (Division I) Honours, or a master’s degree with Distinction or Merit, or a master’s degree with First or Second Class (Division I) Honours. been admitted with a degree of equivalent standing to those in Regulation 4(b)(i). In special circumstances, the Amo Rangahau | Dean of Postgraduate Research may approve the enrolment of a graduate who does not hold one of the qualifications under Regulation 4(b)(i), but who has produced satisfactory evidence of adequate research experience, training and ability to pursue the degree. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. CAE or CPE: Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 90, a minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. ISE III with a pass in all 4 components. LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS. NZAPA - English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2). NZCEL - Level 5.

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: A student for the Master of Health Sciences, before enrolling for the degree programme, must: have satisfied the Admission Regulations for the University to be admitted to this qualification; for Part I, have either: qualified for a bachelor’s degree with a B Grade Point Average or better in a health-related discipline or an equivalent qualification; or been admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing. for Part II, must have: either: met the requirements for Part I with a B Grade Point Average or better; or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification with a B Grade Point Average or better; and an approved topic and agreed supervision for the thesis; and been approved as a student for the Master of Health Sciences by the Amo Matua, Te Kaupeka Oranga | Executive Dean of Health or delegate based on relevance and standard of previous study and professional experience. For a student to enrol in the Master of Health Sciences Nursing endorsement they must also be enrolled in the Bachelor of Nursing qualification through Ara Institute of Canterbury. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade CAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. NZCEL : Level 5. FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category. LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS. NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: To be admitted to the Master of Business Administration a student must have: either qualified for a degree of this University with a B Grade Average or better for all courses; or been admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing; or completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration with a B grade point average or better and not failed a course; and produced evidence of a minimum of five years of practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind; and demonstrated a high proficiency in English. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. CAE or CPE: Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 90, a minimum score of 19 in reading, writing, and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. ISE III with a pass in all 4 components. LanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS. NZAPA - English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2). NZCEL - Level 5.

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: A student for the Degree of Master of Applied Data Science (MADS), before applying to enrol in the degree, must have: qualified for a university degree in an area which is relevant to data science eg, biological sciences, computer science, digital humanities, economics, environmental science, finance, geography, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology, statistics, or any other relevant degree subject to approval of the Amo Matua, Pūtaiao | Executive Dean of Science or delegate; and passed 90 points in relevant 300-level courses with at least a B Grade Point Average; and met the prerequisites as specified in the BSc(Hons) or BA(Hons) Regulations in at least one relevant subject to allow enrolment in 400-level courses, or higher, to fulfil the Group B requirements; and been approved as a student for the degree by the Amo Matua, Pūtaiao | Executive Dean of Science or delegate. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade CAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. NZCEL : Level 5. FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category. LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS. NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: To be admitted to the Professional Master of Computer Science a student must have: satisfied the Admission Regulations for admission to the University; and qualified with an Aoteroa New Zealand Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a similar field with either: a B Grade Average in 300-level courses; or recognition of prior learning and/or experience in the field, including any qualifying programme, as approved by the Tumuaki Tari | Head of Department; or been admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing and been approved as a candidate for the degree by the Amo Matua, Pūtaiao | Executive Dean of Science or delegate. English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic : An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL iBT : Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP : Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade CAE or CPE : Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic) : PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50. NZCEL : Level 5. FluentIQ : Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category. LanguageCert : C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS. NZAPA : English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum of 24 points. The literacy requirement for admission to university will be met if the IB diploma has been completed with English as the language in any of: Language A: literature (SL or HL) Language A: language and literature (SL or HL), or Language B: (HL) Recommended preparation: Anyone with entry to the University can study a BCom from 100-level without previous study in the area. However, it is useful to have studied accounting, economics, business studies, and mathematics (especially statistics) at secondary school. If you have achieved top results in accounting and/or economics at secondary school you may be eligible for direct entry to some 200-level courses. A good standard of spoken and written English is important. English Language Requirements: IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking CAE or CPE: minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42 TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade. FluentIQ: Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category. ISE II with distinction in all 4 components. LanguageCert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass. NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1). NZCEL: Level 4 - Academic endorsement.

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: To be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts with Honours a student must have: either qualified for a bachelor's degree, and either satisfied the prerequisites for the subject as specified in the Schedule S to these Regulations, or completed a qualifying course prescribed by the Tumuaki Tari | Head of Department and approved by the Amo Matua, Toi Tangata | Executive Dean of Arts or delegate of a standard equivalent to the prerequisite courses; or provided evidence to the satisfaction of the Amo | Dean and Tumuaki Tari | Head of Department, of relevant professional practice or other work experience; or been admitted with Academic Equivalent Standing as entitled to enrol for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours; and been approved as a student for the degree in that subject by the Amo Matua, Toi Tangata | Executive Dean of Arts or delegate. English Language Requirements: IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking CAE or CPE: minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42 TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade. FluentIQ: Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category. ISE II with distinction in all 4 components. LanguageCert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass. NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1). NZCEL: Level 4 - Academic endorsement.

Upcoming intake

February (17/02/2025)

Deadline

September (25/09/2024)

Academic Requirement

Entry requirements: International Baccalaureate Diploma: minimum of 24 points. The literacy requirement for admission to university will be met if the IB diploma has been completed with English as the language in any of: Language A: literature (SL or HL) Language A: language and literature (SL or HL), or Language B: (HL) Recommended preparation: The Bachelor of Data Science is open to anyone with entry to the University. A background in secondary school subjects such as maths, statistics, computing, and IT will be especially useful. UC offers introductory courses if you have little or no background in these areas. English Language Requirements: IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking CAE or CPE: minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42 TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores. CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade. FluentIQ: Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category. ISE II with distinction in all 4 components. LanguageCert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass. NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 2 (with no skill lower than Level 1). NZCEL: Level 4 - Academic endorsement.