Key information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years). Part-time: 72 months (up to 6 years).
- Start dates and application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime; first day of any month.
- Language: English.
- English language tests: Duolingo English Test 120; TOEFL iBT 90; PTE Academic 58; IELTS 6.5.
- Credits: 360 alternative credits.
- Delivered: On Campus.
- Campus location: Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Disciplines: Applied Mathematics; Computational Mathematics.
Overview
The gap between the demand for graduates with computational mathematical science skills and the supply is predicted to increase, and there is no doubt that a graduate with good skills in this area will be in demand. This is an area of mathematical science that will open up a new world to you.
Careers
The Computational and Applied Mathematical Sciences programme at University of Canterbury can bring many career benefits, e.g. specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Project
- Computational and Applied Mathematics PhD
To obtain additional information about the programme, visit the programme website.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class. Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other 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. Admissions teams, in consultation with the host department, look at qualifications and transcripts to ensure that applicants have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that preparatory courses may be required 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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International (non-residents) and Domestic (citizens or residents): 6,954 AUD / year (approx. 8,570 NZD / year).
Additional details: The tuition fee total is an estimate only. Your total study cost will depend on the courses you choose, and will include additional costs such as student levies, insurance, retakes, and other course-related costs. International and national students: $8,570 - $10,321 (subject-dependent) per 120 points.
Living costs
Christchurch, New Zealand: 1,055–1,623 AUD / month. Living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
