1 semester
February, October
Christchurch
NZ$16,400
The One Semester Pre-Master’s Programme provides an accelerated pathway into postgraduate study at University of Canterbury for international students who hold a bachelor’s degree but do not meet master’s GPA and/or English entry requirements. Upon completion of the pre-master’s programme, you will be guaranteed entry to a range of master’s degrees across Business, Engineering, Science, Health, Education, and Arts disciplines depending on the subject of your prior bachelor’s degree.
The pathway comprises one semester of coursework that prepares you generally for postgraduate study at UC, including courses that develop skills and knowledge in cultural and bicultural awareness, communication, critical thinking, and data analysis.
To enter the One Semester Pre-Master’s Programme you must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet our English language entry requirements with the equivalent of IELTS 6.0, with no band below 5.5.
See our English Language Programme if you need support meeting this requirement.
Completion of the One Semester Pre-Master’s Programme guarantees entry into any of the master’s programme listed below with respect to meeting GPA or English requirements for entry.
*Please check that the end date of your pre-master’s programme aligns with the start date of your preferred master’s degree. Most master’s degrees have a February and/or July start date.
Entry into some master’s programmes, listed below as ‘Continuation Master’s Programme’ require applicants to have completed a bachelor’s degree in a related subject area. Completion of the pre-master’s programme does not change the requirement for relevant prior study into Continuation Master’s programmes.
Entry into other master’s programmes, listed below as ‘Conversion Master’s Programme’ allow students to enter with a bachelor degree from any subject area.
