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52 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in New Zealand

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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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,063/yr

PhD in Asian Studies

Take advantage of the wide range of cultures and disciplines you can pursue in postgraduate PhD in Asian Studies at Victoria University of Wellington and dig deeper into the area that most interests you.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in Sociology

Enhance your Bachelor's degree and gain advanced knowledge and skills in Sociology with a postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Get advanced training in the scientific study of cognition, brain, and behaviour to prepare for a future in psychology and neuroscience research with the PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience degree from Victoria University of Wellington. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in Geography

Deepen your knowledge of the relationships between people, place and the environment with postgraduate study in human PhD in Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Antarctic Studies

The Antarctic Studies course at the University of Canterbury is a research-only degree, carried out under expert supervision and using world-class facilities.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,063/yr

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. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in Social Policy

Gain advanced knowledge and skills in Social Policy with postgraduate study at the School of Anthropology and Cultural Studies from Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in Italian

Develop an advanced command of the Italian language and take an in-depth look at PhD in Italian society, literature and culture at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in Psychology

Build on the knowledge and skills you gained in your Bachelor's degree and improve your career prospects with advanced study in the PhD in Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

PhD in International Relations

Expand your horizons and enhance your understanding of global challenges and events with advanced study in PhD in International Relations at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,063/yr

PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery

Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Cultural Studies

Students in the Cultural Studies course from University of Canterbury develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing their own interests in a range of topics exploring the plurality of culture.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,063/yr

PhD in Forensic Psychology

Expand on your degree and take your skills and knowledge to the next level with advanced study in PhD in Forensic Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

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