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217 PhD programmes in New Zealand

PhD in Health Promotion
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to lead initiatives in nationwide PhD in Health Promotion at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Ecological Restoration
Develop an understanding of PhD in Ecological Restoration and its biological and human dimensions at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Chemical and Process Engineering
This Chemical and Process Engineering programme at University of Canterbury offers a wide variety of research projects and postgraduate courses. This provides you with the opportunity to advance your knowledge and carry out original research in an area that interests you.

PhD in Greek
Enhance your understanding of the ancient world by reading, translating and interpreting ancient Greek texts at the Victoria University of Wellington with the PhD in Greek degree. You’ll study the language at an advanced level, helping you gain insights you can only get from reading the original.

PhD in Health Leadership and Management
Master the tools and models that enhance strategic thinking, decision-making and leadership. Improve your ability to collaborate with other health professionals to provide quality, people-centred leadership and management in the health sector. We offer a PhD in Health Leadership and Management degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

Classics
Knowledge of Latin and Greek as well as of the complex natures of Greek and Roman cultures also develops skills in intellectual rigour, critical analysis, and self-expression – all highly prized qualities in the job market today. The Classics course is offered at the University of Canterbury.

PhD in Classical Studies
Build on your undergraduate degree, enhance your CV and expand your mind—explore modern viewpoints on the ancient world with postgraduate PhD in Classical Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Psychology
Psychology at University of Canterbury is the scientific study of behaviour and associated biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals. It is a rapidly developing field touching on all aspects of human life.

PhD in Composition Arts
Develop your skills in notated composition, film scoring, music technology or sonic arts to a professional level with a PhD in Composition Arts postgraduate study from Victoria University of Wellington.

Te Ao Māori
The values of Aotahi have been modelled on the traditions of Māui-Tikitiki-a-Taranga – the Māori demigod famous for obtaining the knowledge of fire and snaring the sun. The Te Ao Māori programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Physics
The Physics course at University of Canterbury aims to understand the behaviour of matter and energy from the scale of subatomic particles to that of the Universe itself.

PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
Learn how to shape and improve cities, towns, and regions. Develop the expertise to make our urban and rural environments more functional, sustainable, and appealing with the PhD in Urban and Regional Planning degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Nursing
Develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in clinical practice with postgraduate study of PhD in Nursing at Victoria University of Wellington.

Transportation Engineering
The Transportation Engineering course from University of Canterbury was established in consultation with the land transport industry and the engineering profession to meet the demand for graduates with advanced skills in Transportation Engineering.

Political Science and International Relations
Investigate politics, communities and how we make decisions collectively as governments with the Political Science and International Relations programme at University of Canterbury.

PhD in Film
Enhance your degree with a postgraduate qualification and gain advanced knowledge and skills in PhD in Film at the Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Health Leadership and Management
Become an expert in PhD in Health Leadership and Management at Victoria University of Wellington by developing the skills you need to advance your career in the health sector.

PhD in Professional Practice
At Victoria University of Wellington, you can take your PhD in Professional Practice to the next level and increase your knowledge and understanding of the health service environment.

PhD in Molecular Microbiology
Gain advanced knowledge and skills and lead the way in science innovation with postgraduate study in PhD in Molecular Microbiology at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Health
The PhD in Health program from Victoria University of Wellington involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.