Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months (3–4 years); Part-time 72 months (up to 6 years)
- Start dates: You can apply and start this programme anytime, on the first day of any month
Overview
Access UC’s extensive collection of Aotearoa and Pacific literature housed in the Te Puna Rakahau o Macmillan Brown | Macmillan Brown Library. Developed from the personal library of John Macmillan Brown, a distinguished academic on Pacific Studies, the library contains original works from the 18th and early 19th centuries covering history from Aotearoa and the Pacific region, including literature, manuscripts, photographs, and artworks.
Career opportunities
A Pacific Studies postgraduate degree at the University of Canterbury prepares you for careers in a wide range of fields including teaching, government, foreign service, community development, museum management, and organisational management.
Programme Structure
Curriculum: Pacific Studies PhD
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
Upper Second Class (GPA)
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other 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
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.
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