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Tuition AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Christchurch, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The German at University of Canterbury is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the German programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Christchurch, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the German programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Elementary German Language A
  2. Elementary German Language B
  3. Intermediate German Language A
  4. Intermediate German Language B
  5. German Language Advanced
  6. Advanced Translation Practice German
  7. Directed Reading and Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Normally the minimum requirement is a three-year bachelor’s degree from a New Zealand university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. If you gained your qualifications overseas, these will need to be assessed to make sure they are of an equivalent standard. You are also required to meet UC’s English language requirements.

Qualification specific requirements

  • Candidates must have qualified for a bachelor\'s degree and satisfied the prerequisites for the subject concerned. Prerequisites vary between departments, but normally good grades in 300-level courses in the subject concerned are required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 33,383 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,556 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Canterbury directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Canterbury

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University of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand

public research university in Christchurch, New Zealand

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Application Information
  • Start Date Oct, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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