Career opportunities
Our graduates are valued for their intellectual flexibility and creativity and get jobs in the public and private sectors, in non-governmental and not-for profit realms, and as self-employed freelancers.
Career pathways will depend on your degree focus. Some graduates work in areas like education, publishing, and writing. Theatre, film, and television are also possibilities, as is the GLAM sector (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums).
Our graduates are also present in equity and advocacy, environmental services, urban development, foreign affairs and diplomacy, arts entrepreneurship, therapeutic practice, local and national politics, policy and governance, public relations and communications, advertising, technology and digital services, and community engagement.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Gender and Sexuality
- Aotearoa New Zealand Studies
- Human-Animal Studies
- Popular and Visual Culture
- Cultural Studies
- Digital Humanities
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General 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.
- In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 7,092 AUD / year (≈ 8,570 NZD / year)
- Domestic: 7,092 AUD / year (≈ 8,570 NZD / year)
Additional Details
- The ‘Tuition fee total’ is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs.
- International and national students: $8,570 - $10,321 (subject-dependent) per 120 points
Living costs
Christchurch, New Zealand
1,076-1,655 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
