Doctor of Philosophy in Human Interface Technology

University of Canterbury

The UC Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-only degree, carried out under expert supervision and using world-class facilities. At UC you can complete a PhD in over 70 subjects, joining over 1,000 students from more than 60 nations. A PhD involves extensive, sustained, and original research in your chosen subject, with the results being presented in a thesis that will contribute to intellectual knowledge of the field. It is a mark of intellectual ability, self-discipline, and commitment. A PhD prepares you for a number of careers, including as an academic. Study a PhD at UC? In addition to expert supervision, UC provides all doctoral students with opportunities to gain transferable skills in areas including communication of research, networking, career planning, databases, statistical analysis, ethics, professional practice, and cultural awareness. UC has a number of unique research facilities, collections, resources, and field stations many of which are renowned globally. See more about our Research impact. The University has a thriving postgraduate research community which includes clubs and associations for social interaction and support. To find out more about the research interests of staff, start by searching the database in the UC Research Profile. UC Research Profile provides information about individual researchers, the projects they are working on, the research groups they belong to, the specialist equipment that they use for research, and their affiliations. There are many benefits for international students studying towards a PhD in Aotearoa New Zealand, such as the possibility to work while studying, apply for a work visa once graduated, pay domestic student fees, and school and work benefits for your partner and children. The technology industry is growing rapidly, and interactive media is one of the world's largest and fastest growing media sectors. The Human Interface Technology Laboratory New Zealand (HIT Lab NZ) recognises the high demand in interactive media industries for skilled graduates with analytic, coding, and creative skills. Human Interface Technology is useful in a wide range of areas such as education, training, medicine, rehabilitation, high performance sport, and disaster management. We teach an exciting range of diverse topics including ideation, user-centred design, user evaluation, and rapid prototyping of hardware and software. You will learn how to apply, analyse, develop, and design interactive technologies to facilitate learning, support decision-making, or help individuals better manage the challenges they face in daily life. Study Involve: Courses are coordinated by the HIT Lab NZ, a research centre located in Te Kaupeka Puhanga, Faculty of Engineering, at Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha, University of Canterbury. HIT Lab NZ conducts cutting-edge research about interactive technologies and research topics typically explore novel approaches to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), applied games, artificial intelligence, and haptics. You will have access to specialist equipment for project work and regularly attend the lab as part of your studies. You will work closely with supervisors to select a research topic that may relate to your own interests or on a project supported by an industry sponsored scholarship. Find out more about HIT Lab NZ postgraduate research projects.

Faculty of Engineering