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85 Master's degrees offered by the university

English (Thesis)
In the English (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury you will develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing your own interests in areas including literature, film, and culture.

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

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

Writing
For anyone with an interest in professional, academic, creative, and technical writing, this coursework-based Writing programme from University of Canterbury allows you to specialise and deepen your expertise.

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.

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.

Antarctic Studies
The Antarctic Studies course at University of Canterbury is a one-year degree that kick starts with summer courses that are coordinated by Gateway Antarctica, a research centre based at UC.

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.

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.

Media and Communication (Thesis)
By studying the Media and Communication (Thesis) course from University of Canterbury, you will learn how to analyse and produce communications and media, and how other people understand it within their own social worlds.

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.

Linguistics
The Linguistics course at University of Canterbury is an advanced programme offering specialised courses in linguistic analysis and a significant research component.

Applied Finance and Economics
If you are looking to accelerate your career path and open the door for better job opportunities, then the Applied Finance and Economics course from University of Canterbury.

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.

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.

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

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.

Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence course at University of Canterbury allows you to build on previous studies in computing and venture into the field of AI engineering and innovation.

Counselling
The Counselling programme at University of Canterbury gives you the opportunity to extend your theoretical grounding and professional skills to work as a counsellor in a variety of settings.

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.