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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Population Studies and Demography 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
38,995
(c. USD22,679.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University confers the Doctor of Philosophy degree for original research conducted under the guidance of a minimum of two faculty members. This advanced degree may alternatively be submitted as a PhD with Published Works or a PhD incorporating Creative Practice elements.
Demographic challenges rank among the most pressing global concerns of our time. Waikato's Population Studies and Demography program examines divergent trends between industrialized and developing nations, analyzing governmental responses to declining birth rates while also investigating approaches to managing both authorized and unauthorized migration alongside workforce gaps. Students investigate how these demographic factors influence environmental conditions, economic stability, and societal structures across nations.
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
Pearson PTE Academic Overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50
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
Pearson PTE Academic Overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50
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
38,995