Bachelor of Arts
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 19,608 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 25, 2026

    Bachelor of Arts

    About

    Introduction

    With over 30 subjects to choose from, BA students can follow their passion and gain valuable skills.

    Over the three years of your degree, you will gain the critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and communication skills that employers want. Unique practical experiences such as internships are on offer too.

    Specialisation option

    You can also do a BA with a specialisation pathway.

    Specialisations include a set programme of courses centred on a broad theme. These allow you to develop expertise in more subjects than a major, as well as the opportunity to customise your study to your particular interests.

    See the Bachelor of Arts — Specialisations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

    Recommended preparation

    All Arts subjects, including languages, can be started at first-year level without previous knowledge of the subject. A good standard of spoken and written English is important.

    Successful study to Year 13 is recommended for advanced Mathematics courses.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    English language courses offered in partnership with CCEL will prepare you for study at Foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses offered by CCEL are designed to provide you with the specific language and study skills you will need to succeed in academic study.

    Further details and application form are available from the CCEL site.

    Career

    Career ready

    • Gain practical experience by adding an internship in your second or third year of study.
    • Learn sought after workplace skills such as writing, critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
    • Graduates will be ready to work in media, politics, conservation, iwi organisations, tourism, heritage, international relations, and more.

    Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,608 / year

    Bachelor of Arts

    University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch