Certificate in Arts
Course details
About the course
The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.
It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Course Subjects
- Anthropology
- Art History and Theory
- Chinese
- Cinema Studies
- Classics
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Humanities
- Economics
- Education
- English
- European and European Union Studies
- French
- Geography
- German
- Graphic Design
- History
- Human Services
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Māori and Indigenous Studies
- Mathematics
- Media and Communication
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- Te Reo Māori
- Antarctic Studies
- Arts
- Astronomy
- Biological Sciences
- Biosecurity
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Fine Arts
- Health
- Law
- Pacific Studies
- Physics
- Professional and Community Engagement
- Writing
Entry requirements
To enrol in the certificate, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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.