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Better Start Literacy Approach
University of Canterbury's Better Start Literacy Approach is an integrated classroom literacy programme for Year 0/1 classrooms.

Te Ara Poutama
As a students of the Te Ara Poutama course from Auckland University of Technology you’ll meet the subject requirements of your home institution, while expanding your educational, personal, and career aspirations.

Science
The University of Canterbury Diploma in Science is a great option to learn a variety of scientific skills in a single year.

Law
As a students of the Law course from Auckland University of Technology you’ll meet the subject requirements of your home institution, while expanding your educational, personal, and career aspirations.

Business
As a students of the Business course from Auckland University of Technology you’ll meet the subject requirements of your home institution, while expanding your educational, personal, and career aspirations.

Indigenous Narrative
The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Indigenous Narrative will introduce you to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games and more.

Science
If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the University of Canterbury's Certificate in Science.

Youth and Community Leadership
The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Youth and Community Leadership builds on UC’s expertise and reputation for humanitarian work and social activism.

Commerce
The University of Canterbury's one-year Diploma in Commerce (DipCom) gives you the opportunity to grow your skills in many business areas.

Arts
The Arts offers those who hold a bachelor's degree in a major in an unrelated area the opportunity to study arts in-depth at the University of Canterbury.

Medical Terminology
This Medical Terminology course from Auckland University of Technology is for you if you’re looking to gain employment in the healthcare industry or want to expand your skillset.

Sport Coaching
Designed for working professionals from any walk of life who want to develop their skills and knowledge in the area of Sport Coaching, University of Canterbury's Certificate can be completed by distance around your other commitments.

Commerce
The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Commerce is an option if you want to add commerce content alongside your non-commerce degree, or do not want to study the full Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Criminal Justice
For those wanting a career change into the criminal justice fields, or who are only available to study part-time, or not wanting to study the full Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree, the University of Canterbury's Criminal Justice Certificate is the best option for you.

Health
Within University of Canterbury's Diploma in Health, you will understand the principles and practices of health promotion.

Health
The University of Canterbury's Certificate in Health prepares you with the skills and knowledge to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of your community through health promotion.

Barista Course (Beginner)
This Barista Course (Beginner) course from Auckland University of Technology new Zealand cafes and restaurants have a growing passion and reputation for consistently high standards in espresso coffee.

Languages
If you are interested in learning or developing further skills in languages and would like to develop cultural competencies in these areas, the University of Canterbury's Languages diploma could be for you.

Languages
If you are interested in languages and are studying an alternative degree programme at the University of Canterbury, you can do a course or two in your language of choice per year with this Languages certificate.

Fitness Instructing
Through the Fitness Instructing course from Auckland University of Technology you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills to professionally assess client fitness to provide effective reassessment and programme prescriptions