Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years); Part-time: 72 months (up to 6 years)
Overview
Within the Sociology programme at University of Canterbury you can choose from wide ranging topics at UC, such as family dynamics, criminal activity, disasters, health, death, environmentalism, and religion.
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study in sociology at UC leads to career opportunities in research, policy analysis, social advocacy, community development, and many other areas.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Systems, Sustainability & Social Change
- Ethnicity, Migration and Multiculturalism
- Sexualities, Gender and Relationalities
- Independent Course of Study
- The Politics of Need: Globalisation, Poverty and Welfare Provision
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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
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 in 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.
Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme, including:
- Brian Mason Doctoral Scholarship – 25,000 NZD, deadline not specified
- UC Economics and Finance PhD Fees Scholarship – various benefits, deadline anytime
- Geospatial Research Institute Toi Hangarau PhD Scholarship – 7,000 EUR, deadline not specified
- UC Doctoral Scholarship – 32,000 AUD, deadline not specified
- Brownlie Scholarship – 5,000 NZD, deadline not specified
- UC Master's Scholarship – 14,000 NZD, deadline not specified
- UC Master's Scholarship for Students with Disabilities – 14,000 NZD, deadline not specified
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