Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Cultural Studies 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. USD4,419.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Postgraduate students in Cultural Studies hone sophisticated abilities in interpretation, composition, and analytical reasoning while investigating diverse cultural phenomena through personalized research trajectories.
Advanced study in this discipline cultivates workplace-relevant competencies in evaluative reasoning and effective information exchange.
Alumni are prized for their adaptable intellect and innovative capacities, securing positions across government agencies, corporate environments, NGOs, charitable organizations, and independent consulting.
Professional trajectories vary by specialization, with some entering education, editorial work, or authorship. Opportunities also exist in performing arts, media production, and cultural institutions (galleries, libraries, archives, museums).
Our graduates establish careers in social justice initiatives, ecological management, city planning, international relations, creative industries, counseling professions, political arenas, regulatory frameworks, media strategy, marketing campaigns, IT solutions, and grassroots activism.
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