Hamilton ,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Earth Sciences in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato
University of Waikato
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Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
45,380
(c. USD26,303.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University confers the Doctor of Philosophy degree for research conducted under the guidance of a minimum of two faculty advisors. This advanced degree may alternatively be pursued as a PhD with Publication option or a PhD incorporating Creative Practice elements.
The need for Earth Sciences specialists keeps increasing as society seeks improved management of our soil, water, mineral deposits, energy sources, and coastal/marine ecosystems, along with deeper comprehension of natural disasters including floods, seismic events, tidal waves, slope failures, and volcanic activity.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A recognised bachelors degree with a B/B+ average, and a B/B+ average in a relevant subject if required.
Some Faculties/Schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first.
A PhD consists of research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. The research, which must be the candidate's own work. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no coursework for this degree.
A bachelors with honours or masters degree with a research component of at least 30 points and have achieved at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction.
IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any band)
iBT (internet based TOEFL) 90 with a score of 21 in writing
University of Waikato College Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE)
Some Faculties/Schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first.
A PhD consists of research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. The research, which must be the candidate's own work. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no coursework for this degree.
A bachelors with honours or masters degree with a research component of at least 30 points and have achieved at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction.
IELTS 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any band)
iBT (internet based TOEFL) 90 with a score of 21 in writing
University of Waikato College Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE)
Tuition
NZD
45,380