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217 PhD programmes in New Zealand

PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity
Enhance your career prospects and increase your knowledge with postgraduate study of PhD in Ecology and Biodiversity at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Creative Writing
A PhD in Creative Writing degree is the highest academic qualification offered by the Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

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.

PhD in Computer Graphics
Hone your skills and increase your expertise in creating visual effects, computer games, simulation and modelling. Design, implement and evaluate solutions to complex computer graphics problems. We offer a PhD in Computer Graphics degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies
Get an in-depth understanding of Spanish and Latin American culture, society and literature, and build your fluency in the Spanish language with the PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies degree 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.

Spanish
Studying Spanish at the University of Canterbury offers access to a very rich culture, both ancient and modern.

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

PhD in Cultural Anthropology
Take your skills and knowledge in PhD in Cultural Anthropology at Victoria University of Wellington to the next step with postgraduate study.

PhD in Management
Build on your Management knowledge and skills and gain a deeper insight into the latest management theories and research with the PhD in Management at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Workplace Health and Safety
Become a leader in the growing Workplace Health and Safety sector by undertaking a specialist qualification PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Design
A PhD in Design from Victoria University of Wellington is an advanced research qualification carried out under academic supervision and is the highest degree offered by the Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.

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 Education
Advance your understanding of education and gain specialist knowledge in your area of interest with a Education postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Literary Translation Studies
Join New Zealand’s only specialist literary translation programme and research the theory and practice of PhD in Literary Translation Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Geology
Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. The Geology course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Microbiology
The Microbiology course at University of Canterbury is a broad major, covering bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic microbes and viruses, and environmental, evolutionary, and molecular microbiology.

Environmental Science
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.

PhD in Linguistics
Build on your degree and advance your PhD in Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington knowledge and skills with postgraduate study.