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85 Master's degrees offered by the university

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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.

Chinese
The Chinese course from University of Canterbury teaches and supervises research on a wide range of topics – literary or cinematic, traditional or modern – focusing on China and the Chinese-speaking world.

Biotechnology
Courses during the Biotechnology programme at University of Canterbury are taught by leading national and visiting international researchers.

Engineering in Fire Engineering
The Engineering in Fire Engineering course at University of Canterbury is open to graduates from relevant branches of engineering, and covers all aspects of fire safety in buildings and other structures, human safety, and risk assessment.

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.

Health Sciences
The Health Sciences course from University of Canterbury gives health professionals, non-clinical members of the health workforce, and others interested in the health sector or health issues the opportunity to examine critically a range of significant issues in health sciences, and where relevant to improve their professional practice.

Photography
The Photography 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.

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.

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

German
Study German language, history and culture, and develop skills for international work with the German 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.

Speech and Language Pathology
The Speech and Language Pathology course at University of Canterbury is a graduate-entry professional qualification to practice as a speech language pathologist/therapist.

Art History and Theory
Studying the Art History and Theory programme at University of Canterbury helps you understand theories of art, material culture and aesthetics, and their relevance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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.

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

Business Administration
The Business Administration course from University of Canterbury is a flexible and future-focused programme that fits around your busy schedule.

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

Biological Sciences
This Biological Sciences programme at University of Canterbury is broad and flexible, allowing students to study multiple aspects of the biological sciences or take on an interdisciplinary approach.

Engineering Geology
Engineering Geology is concerned with the application of the geological sciences to engineering design and construction practice. This Engineering Geology programme is offerd at University of Canterbury.

Professional Accounting
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.