PhD - Psychology in Hamilton New Zealand | University of Waikato

University of Waikato | Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 38,995
(c. USD22,602.55)
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 advisors. This advanced degree may be pursued either as a traditional PhD, a PhD with Published Works, or a PhD incorporating Creative Practice elements.
Psychology explores human and animal behavior along with mental processes within their physical, social, and organizational contexts. As a behavioral science, it investigates how actions are acquired and modified. From a social science perspective, it examines individuals within family systems, institutions, communities, and cultural frameworks. Its biological approach analyzes sensory functions and the relationship between neurological/physiological systems and behavior. As a cognitive discipline, it researches perception, focus, memory, reasoning, and language comprehension. Psychology also encompasses the study of human development, personality traits, learning mechanisms, and motivational factors.


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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)

Tuition NZD 38,995

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