Course details

Conjoint Bachelor of Product Design and Commerce
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Conjoint degrees are accelerated programmes for high-achieving students, which combine two degrees in as little as four years.

The accelerated programmes require 60 points less than a double degree, but a higher workload at 135 points per year, as well as a minimum sustained Grade Point Average (B-). You must graduate in both degrees part of the conjoint at the same time.

If you are interested in studying a conjoint degree, you should seek advice from each relevant department.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to the qualification, a student must:

(a) satisfy the Admission Regulations for admission to the University; and

(b) either:

i. attain either an overall Merit or Excellence Endorsement in their Level 3 National Certificate in Educational Attainment (NCEA) qualification or equivalent prior to enrolling at the University; or

ii. attain a Grade Point Average of at least 4.0 in their previous semester of study and have completed no more than 270 points towards either component degree if transferring to this degree from either of the component degrees; or

iii. been granted Academic Equivalent Standing for one of the above

About the provider

At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.

You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love.

UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.

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