Contact us
For programme enquiries, please听email us听outlining your enquiry or request.
If you are a prospective postgraduate student or current UC student and have questions regarding your course of study in education our Student Advice team are here to help.
Some of the things we can help you with are:
Getting started
Transferring and cross-crediting
Dealing with changes in your circumstances
Meeting requirements for graduation
Dealing with study-related issues
Postgraduate information
If you are considering a research Masters thesis or PhD study, visit the听UC Graduate School听webpages to see what your academic journey will look like.
Distance study for Teaching (ITE) qualifications
The Faculty of Education offers a range of learning options for our teaching qualifications.听 For students in a distance pathway, study (including teaching placements) must be completed in New Zealand. Find out more about听how our distance听learning options work.
Who do I contact if I need help with my study?
For course related matters - your lecturers are available via email and your Learn sites.听
For study and/or writing enquiries 鈥 contact听The Academic Skills Centre
If things just aren鈥檛 right there is always someone to go to for help and advice.听 Emailing听education@canterbury.ac.nz听or calling 0800 827 748 ext 93333, can be your first call if you need to discuss your options for assistance. Alternatively go to the听Support site for student information.听
Limited full Time Status Applications
Please download the Limited Full Time Status from from Studylink听
Timetable
For information about using your timetable, click here.
Transfer of Credit
In order to transfer your credit from another NZ university or institution to UC, we need 1) an original (preferably digital) transcript from your previous university or institution, and 2) a completed transfer of credit form, which you can find here:听NZ Credit Transfer.
For transfer of credit applications from an overseas institution click here:听Overseas Credit Transfer.
Workload
A normal full-time workload is 120 points across semester one and two, with 60 points in each semester.听 The maximum workload is 75 points in one semester.听 Excess workloads are seldom approved; applications can be made by completing this form:听Study with an excess workload听and emailing the form to听educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Waiver of Prerequisite
Applications for waivers of prerequisite can be made by completing this form:听Exemption from a prerequisite or co-requisite and emailing this form to听educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
General information
International students
We have International students studying with us from all over the world.听听about studying at UC and life in Christchurch and New Zealand.听
Support for M膩ori and Pasifika students
There are numerous support programmes, mentoring and fun activities for M膩ori and Pasifika students at UC.
Te Waka P膩k膩k膩no | Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor M膩ori, Pacific and Equity听offers a wide range of events, support programmes and services for all UC M膩ori students.听Find out more.
The听Pacific Development Team听runs many events throughout the University year as well as offering support and services to support Pasifika students.听Find out more.
PhD students
Any queries should be directed to the PhD Administrator in the Postgraduate Office.
Support Services at UC
UC has a huge array of support services to help you before and during your time at UC. Take a look at the听听and take advantage of the help they have to offer or any of the support services listed below.
Student Care Advisors
The Student Care Team offers guidance on developing your life skills outside of the classroom to enhance your personal wellbeing and chances for success. You may have a particular question or concern, but sometimes you may be referred to us because you are struggling generally or have a challenge with a particular aspect of academic life.
Advisors can assist students in areas as diverse as personal problems affecting study, extension and aegrotat queries, adjustment to university life, and social and cultural concerns.听听
See the听Student Care webpage听for contact details.
The following links provide information and guidance, but you can also speak with the Student Advisors if you need further assistance:
Other information and forms you may need:
Other forms:
Masters Thesis Forms:
For programme enquiries, please听email us听outlining your enquiry or request.
In order to book an appointment, click on a Student Advisor's profile below.