54 PhD programmes offered by the university

This ‌Biological Sciences programme at University of Canterbury is broad and flexible, allowing students to study multiple aspects of the biological sciences or take on an interdisciplinary approach.

Earthquake Engineering encompasses a broad range of activities that seek to minimise the damage and disruption communities suffer when hit by an earthquake. The Earthquake Engineering programme is offered at University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury's Doctor of Musical Arts course is aimed at those wishing to undertake advanced research in music composition or performance. 

Studying the Art History and Theory programme at University of Canterbury helps you understand theories of art, material culture and aesthetics, and their relevance in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Postgrad life in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at University of Canterbury is challenging and rewarding. 

The Chemistry programme at University of Canterbury has world-leading award winning faculty directing research in many disciplines of chemistry.

The Ecology programme at University of Canterbury is designed for those wishing to focus on any combination of ecology, behaviour, or evolutionary biology.

The Biochemistry programme at University of Canterbury has modern state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities.

Develop advanced and highly desirable skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking with this English degree at the University of Canterbury.

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

Speech-language therapists/pathologists are professionals educated in the study of human communication, how it develops, and the many differences and difficulties that children and adults experience. The Speech and Language Sciences programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

This Computer Science programme at University of Canterbury emphasises the exploration of new ideas as well as putting what you have learned into context. 

The Environmental Science degree at University of Canterbury is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the environment, incorporating its structure and functioning, and human interactions with the environment.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Music from University of Canterbury follows on from completion of an Honours or Masters degree and is in an approved field of supervised research.

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. 

The Sociology programme at University of Canterbury helps you gain a deeper understanding of the workings of societies, organisations, and communities.

Astronomy and astrophysics are concerned with the study of the nature and distribution of matter and radiation throughout all time and space in the Universe. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

A Pacific Studies postgraduate degree at the University of Canterbury offers students access to contacts with major research institutes and universities, and opportunities to take part in engaging research across multiple disciplines.

The Industrial and Organisational Psychology degree at University of Canterbury applies psychological theories and principles to understand individual attitudes and behaviours in the workplace, and how these attitudes, behaviours, and performance can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, leadership, and management systems.

There are exciting research opportunities in the Forest Engineering at University of Canterbury. Questions about how best to maximise production efficiency of mechanised operations; or how to minimise the environmental impacts of forest operations, or about how to integrate new technology still need to be addressed.