PhD in Media and Communication in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is a dedicated research degree conducted with expert guidance and access to top-tier facilities. With over 70 subject areas available, UC welcomes more than 1,000 doctoral candidates representing over 60 countries worldwide.

Pursuing a PhD requires conducting in-depth, sustained, and innovative research in your selected field, culminating in a thesis that advances scholarly understanding. This demanding program demonstrates intellectual capability, perseverance, and dedication. Earning a PhD opens doors to various career paths, including academic positions.

From political movements in Ukraine and the Middle East to digital interactions on platforms like Snapchat, media continues to transform our world. Studying Media and Communication allows you to explore these significant societal changes. This discipline investigates the role and effects of media and emerging digital technologies. The remarkable expansion of Media and Communication at UC over the past fifteen years mirrors both the growing media industry and our faculty's global reputation. Distinct from other New Zealand institutions, our curriculum emphasizes analyzing media's relationship with society, power structures, and cultural influences. Combining arts and social sciences perspectives, our program develops students' critical thinking about media while teaching them to produce insightful, analytical media content.