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217 PhD programmes in New Zealand

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.

Cinema Studies
The Cinema Studies programme at University of Canterbury is offered within the Department of English. Our Honours courses are coded as English courses, but the Cinema Studies Honours year focuses on film topics and has specific prerequisites.

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.

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.

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 Law
Refine your expertise, pursue your interests, and join our global community of legal scholars. We offer a PhD in Law degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

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

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.

Philosophy
The Philosophy course from University of Canterbury allows you to delve deeper into fundamental questions of our society.

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

Earthquake Engineering
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

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

PhD in New Zealand Studies
PhD in New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington focuses on historical and cultural topics specific to Aotearoa. Find out how New Zealanders understand their identity—looking at themes that span New Zealand's literary, oral, and written histories.

PhD in Japanese
Study Japan’s unique culture, literature and society in depth, and develop your command of the PhD in Japanese language at Victoria University of Wellington.

Geography
The Geography course at the University of Canterbury is an exciting and distinctive discipline at the interface between Science and Arts. Its focus is on putting various types of knowledge together to find innovative solutions to problems faced by society such as climate change, poverty, sustainability, health, and inequality.

Pacific Studies
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.

Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering course at University of Canterbury offers you specialised training in research and creative engineering skills.

PhD in Chinese
Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Conservation Biology
Enhance your degree and gain specialist skills with postgraduate study in PhD in Conservation Biology at Victoria University of Wellington.

PhD in Pacific Studies
Build a more profound understanding of the Pacific’s past influences and future possibilities with this PhD in Pacific Studies degree at Victoria University of Wellington.