Certificate in Arts in European and European Union Studies

University of Canterbury

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more. Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects. This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees. With 27 member states and 450 million people, the European Union (EU) is Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant bilateral partner after Australia and China and is one of the world’s leading political and trading blocs. Europe provides an important reference point to Aotearoa and the global community in cultural, linguistic, and political aspects. Your study will look into current events as well as history, language, and culture that have shaped Europe and the European Union. Study Involve: Choose from a broad range of topics including the political, economic, cultural, and social integration of modern-day and historical Europe. Get taught by members of the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), Aotearoa New Zealand’s only research centre devoted to study of Europe and the EU. Opportunity to complete an international or virtual exchange with UC’s European partner universities.

Faculty of Arts