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Explore our featured study options starting Semester 1, 2026.
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Business

Accounting

Gain the skills to become an accounting professional with an internationally recognised qualification.

Applied Management

Gain specialist skills to make your mark in business, whether that's in HR, project management, supply chain logistics or another discipline.

General Business

Equip yourself to work in a wide range of business-related roles in any sector with a diploma, available in a range of specialties.

Creative

Art and Design

Get your creative juices flowing and find your niche in visual arts, fashion or visual communications at Christchurch's centre of creativity.

Music

Thrive as a professional musician with a focus on music creation, production, performance, DJing or audio engineering.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Embark on a rewarding career nurturing the next generation in early childhood education settings.

English

Improve your English for work, study and everyday life.

Outdoor Education

Prepare for meaningful work providing unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors.

Engineering & Architecture

Architectural Technology

Combine creative flair and technical skill to forge a career in the field of architecture.

Engineering

Prepare for a career in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering with our three-year, internationally recognised engineering degree.

Health & Wellbeing

Massage Therapy

Become a professional massage therapist and help people experience enhanced wellbeing.

Osteopathy

Help meet the demand for osteopaths with our highly practical Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health.

Health Promotion

Learn how to support the holistic health of individuals, communities and populations as a proactive health promoter.

Human Nutrition

Empower people to make healthier food choices by learning the science of food and its impact on health and disease.

Sport and Exercise Science

Gain the practical skills and expertise needed to enhance the performance of elite athletes, teams and fitness enthusiasts.

Science

Laboratory Science

Equip yourself with the skills needed to work as a laboratory technician in a wide range of lab environments.

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