Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months (3–4 years); Part-time 72 months (up to 6 years)
- Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. First day of any month.
Overview
The academic staff are experts in their field of research and will be able to guide you through your Statistics postgraduate studies at University of Canterbury.
Career opportunities
- Statistics is an integral part of many industries, management, and scientific research programmes.
- Statistics demands the ability to use analytical techniques, statistical methods, and information technology for the manipulation and interpretation of information.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Postgrad life in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at UC is challenging and rewarding.
- The academic staff are experts in their field of research and will be able to guide you through your postgraduate studies.
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.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD.
- International / Non-residents: 7,146 AUD / year (≈ 8,570 NZD / year)
- Domestic / Citizens or residents: 7,146 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: 1,084-1,668 AUD / month
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