PhD Pacific and Indigenous Studies
Course Overview
This PhD program offers a unique pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy degree through advanced, supervised research centered on Pacific and Indigenous worldviews. It equips candidates to critically engage with the knowledge, culture, politics, and research methodologies of the Pacific, fostering new ways of understanding global issues. The degree can be pursued as a standard thesis, a PhD with Publication, or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.
Key Program Highlights
- Conduct original research under the guidance of at least two expert supervisors
- Critically engage with Pacific and Indigenous knowledge systems, politics, and culture
- Choose from three distinct pathways: Standard Thesis, Publication, or Creative Practice
- Develop expertise in decolonizing research methods and theoretical frameworks
- Contribute new interpretations and understandings of the Pacific and global Indigenous experiences
Course Overview
This PhD program offers a unique pathway to a Doctor of Philosophy degree through advanced, supervised research centered on Pacific and Indigenous worldviews. It equips candidates to critically engage with the knowledge, culture, politics, and research methodologies of the Pacific, fostering new ways of understanding global issues. The degree can be pursued as a standard thesis, a PhD with Publication, or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.
Key Program Highlights
- Conduct original research under the guidance of at least two expert supervisors
- Critically engage with Pacific and Indigenous knowledge systems, politics, and culture
- Choose from three distinct pathways: Standard Thesis, Publication, or Creative Practice
- Develop expertise in decolonizing research methods and theoretical frameworks
- Contribute new interpretations and understandings of the Pacific and global Indigenous experiences
