Gain the Arts Advantage. Think. Communicate. Create.
Studying Arts teaches you to think critically, communicate clearly, and offer creative solutions. These skills will give you a real advantage with future employers.
UC Arts Internship Programme
Our interns are armed with the knowledge, skills, experiences and confidence to engage in the critical decisions necessary in the 21st Century. They will be prepared to make a difference.
Read MoreWhat if we learnt Te Reo to delay Alzheimer's?
Academic research shows learning another language boosts everything from general brain power to cultural identity. We've also found out that knowing a second language can ward off the cognitive impairment associated with ageing like Alzheimer's, too. Time we knew more about the interconnectedness of language, brain and behaviour? University of Canterbury Professors Jennifer Hay and Jeanette King think so.
Read MoreUC Arts Scholars Programme
The College of Arts has established a new scholarship programme to provide an enhanced learning experience for high achieving students majoring in subjects taught in the College of Arts. These scholarships are available both to school leavers and previously enrolled students returning to study any undergraduate or honours degree in the College of Arts.
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In the News
Study of hearing, speech loss in aging population
17 May 2013 A researcher in UC's NZ Institute of Language, Brain and Behaviour is looking at how older people cope with hearing and speech problems associated with neurological disease. (read article)
Student Profile
‘The course helped me comprehend the possibilities digital technologies have...’
Lucy-Jane Walsh BA(Hons) in English
Business Analyst, UC CEISMIC
(read profile)
Announcements and Events
Educational Equality: Luck Egalitarian, Pluralist, and Complex
Tuesday 14 May, 11am to 1pm
A Philosophy research seminar presented by John Calvert (PhD student, Education, University of Canterbury). >> Read more
Mesh Cities Christchurch: Media Art in the Transitional City
Monday 13 May 2013, 1pm to 2pm
A Media and Communication Department research chat sponsored by the School of Social and Political Sciences presented by Dr Zita Joyce (University of Canterbury). Abstract: The ADA network for... >> Read more
Patriotic Games: Masculinity and an option for de-coloniality in New Zealand Sport - Phillip Borell
Tuesday 14 May, 12.05pm to 1pm
For Māori, professional sports have become a very real avenue for success in the eyes of mainstream society. Sports, such as rugby union and rugby league, have become common vehicles through which... >> Read more
Enviro-Youth - UCPOLS, with help from the Ministry of Youth Development, presents 'What would YOUth do?':
Sunday 12 May, 1pm to 4pm
The aim is to re-engage youth in Christchurch by giving practical support and encouragement from young leaders at UC and other young professionals. >> Read more
Innovation and Inspiration - UCPOLS, with help from the Ministry of Youth Development, presents 'What would YOUth do?'
Thursday 16 May, 9:30am to 12.30pm
The aim is to re-engage youth in Christchurch by giving practical support and encouragement from young leaders at UC and other young professionals. >> Read more
In Love With Shirley Temple: Cultural Memory, Hollywood ... and Christchurch.
Wednesday 15 May, 2pm
The Cinema Studies Programme in the School of Humanities is hosting a talk by Associate Professor Geoff Lealand, Screen and Media Studies, University of Waikato, New Zealand entitled, “In Love... >> Read more
Unlocking the Secrets of 3 Billion Pages: Introducing the HathiTrust Research Center
Monday 20 May, 2pm to 3pm
This briefing will introduce the HathiTrust Research Center. The HTRC is the research arm of the HathiTrust, an online repository... >> Read more
'Idle vagabonds', wanderers and vagrants: Legislation and forms of colonial mobility in New Zealand and Australia
Wednesday 15 May, 12pm to 1pm
This paper considers the regulation of colonial mobility across two colonial sites: New Zealand and Victoria, Australia, before about 1900. It examines the manner in which colonists, settlers and law... >> Read more
School of Music Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 9 May, 1pm to 2pm
A recital featuring woodwind and brass students. >> Read more
School of Music Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 16 May, 1pm to 2pm
A concert presented by viola and cello students >> Read more
The 'Coke' Crisis and Newspapers in Jamaica
Monday 27 May, 1pm to 2pm
A Media and Communication Department research chat sponsored by the School of Social and Political Sciences and presented by Ghislaine Lewis, PhD students, University of... >> Read more
Human Rights, Law and Youth - UCPOLS, with help from the Ministry of Youth Development, presents 'What would YOUth do?'
Saturday 25 May, 1pm to 5pm
UCPOLS, with help from the Ministry of Youth Development, presents 'What would YOUth do?' The aim is to re-engage youth in Christchurch by giving practical support and... >> Read more
School of Music Lunchtime Concert
Thursday 23 May, 1pm to 2pm
A lunchtime concert featuring music performed by piano students. >> Read more
Classics Day
Thursday 6 June, 9.15am to 3pm
We are pleased to announce that, this year, the Classics Department will host Classics Day at the University of Canterbury on Thursday, 6 June 2013. >> Read more
