University
University of CanterburyCertificate in Arts
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
6 months
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
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 criteria
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.
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