About
Ara Institute of Canterbury, formerly Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology, is a major institute with campuses in Christchurch and Ashburton, offering a comprehensive range of programs across various disciplines.
Strengths
- Wide range of programs: Extensive options cater to diverse interests and career aspirations.
- Strong industry focus: Curriculum development and guest lectures by industry professionals ensure career-relevant skills.
- Variety of learning formats: Full-time, part-time, online, and blended learning options offer flexibility.
- Fees-free options: Several programs are available under the Fees-Free program, making education accessible
Study Areas
Engineering
- Engineering Technology (Electrical)
- Engineering Technology (Civil)
- Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Engineering (Electrical)
- Engineering (Civil)
- Engineering (Mechanical)
- Engineering (Electronic)
Hair & Beauty
- Beauty Therapy
- Hairdressing
- Wellness and Relaxation Massage
- Salon Skills and more.
Health
- Osteopathy
- Health Practice
- Medical Imaging
- Midwifery
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Enrolled Nursing
- Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
- Exercise
- Competency Assessment Programme (9 weeks) and more.
Languages & Education
- English Language Teaching to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) and more.
Outdoor Education
- Sustainable Practice
- Sustainability and Outdoor Education
- Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multiskilled) and more.
Performance
- Music
- Music Theatre
- Applied Visual Art
- Performing Arts and more.
Science
- Laboratory Technology
- Applied Science (with specialisations in Human Nutrition, Health
- Promotion and Sport & Exercise Science)
- Veterinary Nursing
- Animal Technology (with Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand)
- Animal Management with Companion Animal strand and more.
