Overview
We can supervise doctoral research in many areas and welcome inquiries from within New Zealand and overseas.
Features
- Speech and Language Sciences doctoral students (and postgraduate students generally) at University of Canterbury are encouraged to take up teaching assistantships, and play an active part in the school.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The main aim of the PhD programme is to provide students with the skills to conduct independent research at the highest level.
- The degree of Doctor of Philosophy comprises an advanced course of study and research, the results of which are presented in a thesis.
- The thesis is a systematic exposition of a piece of independent research carried out over the period of enrolment.
- It makes an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in the field of study and meets recognised international standards for such work.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
First day of any month
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine Speech Pathology View 6 other PhDs in Medicine in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
42000 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42000 NZD per year during 36 months. -
National
8886 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8886 NZD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Speech and Language Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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