Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Anthropology in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
7,627
(c. USD4,435.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is exclusively research-focused, conducted with guidance from leading experts and utilizing top-tier facilities. With over 70 subject areas available, UC welcomes more than 1,000 doctoral candidates representing over 60 countries worldwide.
Earning a PhD requires conducting comprehensive, long-term, and innovative research in your selected discipline, culminating in a thesis that advances understanding in your field. This prestigious qualification demonstrates intellectual prowess, dedication, and perseverance. PhD graduates pursue diverse career paths, including academic positions.
Beyond specialized supervision, UC offers all doctoral candidates professional development opportunities in key transferable skills such as research communication, career development, data analysis, ethical considerations, professional standards, and cross-cultural competencies. International PhD students in New Zealand enjoy numerous advantages, including work rights during studies, post-study work visa eligibility, domestic tuition rates, and family benefits for partners and dependents.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications).
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme.
IELTS: An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT :Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening
Tuition
NZD
7,627