Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Linguistics 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. USD4,453.65)
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 in-depth, 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. A PhD opens doors to various career paths, particularly in academia.
Linguistics represents the systematic examination of language. This field explores fundamental questions about language structure, the causes and patterns of linguistic variation and evolution, human language acquisition and processing, sociolinguistic relationships, and the phonetic systems underlying speech. For instance, linguistic research helps explain phenomena like bilingual acquisition in English and Māori, the distinct accents of New Zealanders versus Australians, regional variations in word pronunciation, and the grammatical validity of colloquial expressions like 'sweet as'.
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