Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in English in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
7,627
(c. USD4,453.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is an advanced research degree conducted under expert guidance with access to top-tier facilities. Students can pursue PhD studies across more than 70 disciplines alongside a diverse community of over 1,000 scholars representing 60+ countries.
This rigorous program demands comprehensive, sustained, and innovative research in your selected field, culminating in a thesis that advances scholarly understanding. Earning a PhD demonstrates exceptional intellectual capacity, dedication, and perseverance, opening doors to various career paths including academic roles.
Postgraduate English studies offer both intellectual challenges and rewards. You'll refine high-level abilities in textual analysis, composition, and critical evaluation while exploring personal academic interests spanning literature, cinema, and cultural studies.
Advanced English studies equip graduates with the refined creative and analytical capabilities valued in numerous professional fields.
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 I) 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