At Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts, you鈥檒l join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community committed to exploring culture, society, language, history, and creative expression. Whether you're passionate about social science, humanities, creative or digital arts, our postgraduate research degrees give you the freedom to deeply investigate a topic that matters to you, while contributing new knowledge to your field.
As a research student in the Arts at UC, you鈥檒l benefit from close supervision by experienced researchers, access to extensive resources and archives, and a supportive academic environment that encourages original thinking and critical inquiry.
A master鈥檚 or doctoral thesis in the Arts not only builds advanced expertise in your chosen area, but also strengthens your ability to think independently, communicate ideas with clarity, and make meaningful contributions to your discipline and society.
Whether your goal is academia, policy, the creative sector, or a leadership role in a global context, a research degree in the Arts can be a powerful step forward.
Faculty of Arts -聽 Research thesis study options
Our research
UC's Faculty of Arts engages in vibrant, challenging research projects and programmes that are at the forefront of knowledge in the humanities, social sciences, and the visual and performing arts.
Research Supervisors
Our expert academics are ready to support your vision, challenge your thinking, and help shape your future.
Explore our research profiles to find if someone has a mutual interest in your topic.
Current opportunities
Meet our Research Students
Scholarships
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students studying a postgraduate degree in Arts.
Take a look at the scholarships currently offered.
Research Support
Studying towards research degree is a demanding process. Te Kura T膩ura | UC Graduate School provides holistic support to research students.
