PhD in Maori and Indigenous Studies in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

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 the field. This prestigious qualification demonstrates intellectual prowess, dedication, and perseverance. A PhD opens doors to diverse career paths, including academic positions.

Māori and Indigenous Studies encompasses a wide-ranging exploration of indigenous cultures, knowledge systems, and philosophies, along with their economic, political, and social contexts. These studies have become essential for developing cultural awareness in New Zealand's bicultural and multicultural society, influencing education and policy-making. The program offers remarkable flexibility, enabling students to focus on specific areas of interest. Many students from other disciplines complement their studies with Māori courses. Our curriculum covers diverse topics including the Treaty of Waitangi, current political debates, indigenous knowledge systems and their intersection with science, tribal development initiatives, indigenous health perspectives, Kaupapa Māori methodologies, human rights issues, historical studies of New Zealand and Māori, colonial impacts, Māori cinema, performing arts, traditional crafts, and numerous other areas.