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Canterbury School of Fine Arts
Offers a tertiary education in Art Design practice, Art History and Art Theory.
Canterbury University Snow Sports Club
Information on the club, how to join and photo galleries.
Department of Accountancy, Finance and Information
Information on the degrees of B.Com., B.Com.(hons), M.Com., Ph.D., and on the MBA and MEM programmes as well as information about courses, people, distinguished visitors, research, seminars, links and the Commerce Faculty.
Department of American Studies
Combines the insights and practices of several branches of knowledge in the arts and social sciences as they bear upon a single topic, the people and culture of the United States of America. Information about what can be done with a degree in AMST, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, faculty research and books relevant to American Studies.
Department of Asian Studies
General information and information on undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Chinese and Japanese, Asian Studies Seminar Series, library resources, scholarships, JET Programme, Consular Office of Japan in Christchurch and Asian links.
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Part of the School of Engineering at the University and concerned with the transformation of materials by chemical, physical and biological change. Information on chemical and process engineering, history of the department, facilities and contacts.
Department of Chemistry
Study and research projects from BSc(Hons) to PhD level. Information about Chemistry, courses, research, people and Biochemistry.
Department of Civil Engineering
Dedicated to advancing the profession of Civil Engineering. Information on the Department, staff, study, disciplines and publications.
Department of Classics
Provides a wide range of Classical Studies courses as well as instruction in the study of the ancient world through the medium of original languages. News, events, courses, staff, contacts and Classic links.
Department of Computer Science
Information on Departmental research, teaching, limitation of entry, people, Departmental organization, news, events and seminars.
Department of Economics
Emphasis is placed on three core areas of study - microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Department, student and research information.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
The largest faculty in the School of Engineering. Contacts, postgraduate, undergraduate and course information, staff, research, resources, news and seminars.
Department of English
Offers a wide range of courses in Language and Literature, including the newer, New Zealand, Australian and other postcolonial literatures, cultural studies and literary theory. Courses, contacts, staff, research, news, events and the big iamb - poetry and fiction e-zine.
Department of Geography
General information on the facilities and environment at the Department including latest GMS weather satellite images. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting individual staff.
Department of Geological Sciences
Runs a full teaching and research programme. Teaching, research, careers, resources, and contact information
Department of History
Contacts, academic profile and information on studying history, a student's view, notable graduates, skills enhanced by history, careers and student liaison.
Department of Management
Offers academic study of a variety of disciplines which can also be labelled commerce or business. Programme, course, research, staff, student, and alumni information, plus news, events and links to ORSNZ (Operational Research Society of New Zealand) Conferences, Quest - the monthly research newsletter, MBA Programme and NZ Institute of Management (NZIM).
Department of Philosophy
General information and information on Stage One, Two, Three and Four courses, cognitive science programme, planning a degree in Philosophy, how to write philosophy essays and the Turing Archive for the History of Computing
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Offers a wide range of courses with opportunities for research at the more senior levels. Contacts, research, course and graduate student information, plus information for intending Students and other links.
Department of Political Science
The academic discipline that systematically studies the various dimensions of political life. Courses, links, research, staff, contact, seminar, publication, activity and alumni information, plus notice board.
Department of Psychology
A balanced and comprehensive set of courses. Introduction to psychology and information on staff, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, scholarships, employment, plus links to psychology resources and The New Zealand Psychological Society.
Department of Social Work
Helps develop an effective framework for committed practice as change-agents. Information about social work, people in the Department, courses, fieldwork, careers and the Violence Research Centre, plus news, events and file downloads.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Explores the way societies are structured, relationships between people and the regular and patterned ways we behave in our everyday social life. General information on administration, Sociology and Anthropology Teaching Programmes, research, resources and handbooks.
Department of Speech and Language Therapy
Educates in both theoretical and applied aspects of human communication sciences and disorders. Information about undergraduate and postgraduate study, people, research, clinical services and location, plus links, student journal and positions available.
Diplomacy and International Relations B. A. (Hons)
This one year post-graduate programme at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, offers a multi-disciplinary introduction to the advanced study of foreign affairs and policy.
Education Department
An interdisciplinary field of knowledge rather than a single field of study. Offers a wide range of courses which may form part of a variety of first and postgraduate degrees. Contacts, postgraduate and undergraduate information, staff and research.
Gateway Antarctica
Centre for Antartic Studies and Research. Contributes to an increased understanding and more effective management of the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean by being a focal point and a catalyst for Antarctic scholarship. Information on Board of Directors, staff members, courses offered, services, research, UNEP/GRID-C node, news and events, plus aerial photos and links.
Gender Studies
The response to the concerns of scholars and students of several disciplines who have incorporated a feminist perspective into their research. Information on 100, 200, 300 level papers and on Postgraduate Courses
Languages and Cultures
Offers all five official languages, other than English, of the United Nations ? Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, German and Japanese, plus related culture coursese.
Linguistics Department
The scientific study of language and a 'foundation' discipline in the sense that it bridges the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities. Link to The Origins of New Zealand English (ONZE) Project and information about courses and people.
Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies
Promotes and advances scholarship and understanding of the Pacific region. Information on research and visiting scholars, publications, teaching, artist in residence, prescriptions, subjects, events, consultancy and contacts.
Maori Department
Information about the Department, courses and timetable including Summer School Programme, staff, research including Te Ao Marama Research translation services, news and events, Maori graduation and Wananga Reo and links to other Maori educational and tribal websites including Te Whare Akonga o Te Akatoki.
Mass Communication and Journalism Department
Site features information about the department, its activities, courses, Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Scholarships, Prizes and publications.
Mathematics and Statistics Department.
Offers a wide variety and choice of courses, ranging from core stage 1 papers in algebra, calculus and statistics to advanced fourth year courses in exciting new fields such as chaos theory.
Mechanical Engineering Department
Home to a variety of specialist laboratories that enable the study of subjects ranging from acoustics and applied mechanics, to heat transfer and thermodynamics. Introduction and information on study and people, plus search facility.
Plant and Microbial Sciences
A diverse group with staff having research interests in subjects such as biochemistry, biotechnology, botany, cellular biology, microbial genetics and microbiology. Information on papers, career paths, facilities, news and events, plus online handbooks.
Religious Studies
Take as their focus of interest, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and the traditional religions of indigenous peoples. Information on course planning, study, honours, Religious Studies Society and staff, plus link to Library Portal for Religious Studies.
School of Biological Sciences
Formed in May 2003 by bringing together the Departments of Zoology and Plant and Microbial Sciences. Courses, contacts, staff, research and other links.
School of Law
One of the leading New Zealand research and teaching Law Schools. Information on The Centre for Commercial and Corporate Law Inc., The Canterbury Law Review, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, alumni and contacts.
School of Music
Provides teaching and learning in aspects of music within an environment of active participation in research, original creative work and professional performance. Page and link list, introduction to the School of Music and goals and objectives.
The Department of Theatre and Film Studies
Study theatre and film as performing arts and as cultural processes. Course, staff, Christchurch Free Theatre and Te Puna Toi (Performance Research Project) information, plus Theatre and Film Studies portal.
The New Zealand School of Forestry
New Zealand's only school of forestry and located in the University of Canterbury. Offers a variety of courses for diplomas, bachelor degrees, masters degrees and doctoral studies.
University of Canterbury
Faculties of Engineering, Forestry, Arts, Science, Music and Fine Arts and Commerce. Specialties include Antarctic Studies, Earthquake and Fire Engineering. Information on or for courses and subjects, campus, students, international students, departments, centres, contacts, research, publications, vacancies and Hayward Thesis, plus site map and search facility.
University of Canterbury Centre for Continuing Edu
Information about the centre, community education, professional updates, conference services, preparing for university teaching and research.
University of Canterbury Library
Contains information on PAC (library catalogue), databases, search the Web, e-reference, subject portals, exam papers, interloans, services, hours, campus libraries, and InformED: information and research skills programme.
University of Canterbury MBA
Focuses on managerial development by developing managers who lead and create great organisations. MBA site map, news, events, plus information on philosophy and objectives, structure, courses, workshops, facilities, entry criteria, fees, Graduate Diploma, staff, and links to other organisations.