UC Doctoral Scholarships: Applications now open
If you're ready to dive deeper into legal or criminal justice issues that shape our world, Te Kaupeka Ture | Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury offers a dynamic environment for postgraduate research. Our robust research programme supports students to explore complex legal challenges, critically engage with contemporary issues, and contribute to the advancement of legal scholarship in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.
As a postgraduate research student in Law, you’ll work closely with some of New Zealand’s leading legal and criminal justice scholars, gaining expert supervision and mentoring throughout your thesis journey.
Whether your interests lie in constitutional law, indigenous rights, environmental law, criminal justice reform, or another area, you’ll be encouraged to produce original research that informs both academic debate and real-world legal practice.
A research degree in Law from UC opens doors to advanced legal careers, policy development, advocacy, and further academic study.
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey?
Faculty of Law - Research thesis study options
Our research
Academics in the Faculty of Law at UC are leaders in their fields of research. Our Faculty of Law contributes significantly to understanding and using law. From commercial and corporate law to disasters and surrogacy or from the causes of crime to international treaties.
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
Take a look at the research projects, available to prospective Doctoral or research Master’s students
Meet our Research Students
Scholarships
UC offers a diverse range of scholarships to support students studying a postgraduate degree in Law.
Take a look at the scholarships currently offered.
Research Support
Studying towards research degree is a demanding process. Te Kura Tāura | UC Graduate School provides holistic support to research students.
