PhD - Applied Linguistics in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington | Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 10,220
(c. USD5,991.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Applied Linguistics bridges linguistic theory with practical language instruction. Learn effective methodologies in Applied Linguistics while acquiring expertise to guide others on language matters. Enhance your capacity to analyze, evaluate, and conduct original research across various settings, particularly in language education. Recognized among the global elite, this program ranks in the top 1% according to the 2019 QS World University Rankings - a comprehensive annual evaluation comparing over 18,000 institutions worldwide. Victoria's School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies offers instruction from distinguished scholars who are both pioneering thinkers and prolific researchers in their field.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.
If you have a four-year Bachelor's degree graded in a four-point GPA system, you will need to have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.
If you have a Bachelor's degree graded in the British system (including from India), you must have been awarded the degree with first or upper second-class Honours.
Either a Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree from a New Zealand university, with an overall GPA of no less than 6 (letter grade B+),
Or to be currently enrolled in a Master's thesis at the Victoria University of Wellington and meet the requirements for conversion to a PhD,
arrange references from two referees
upload a sample of your academic writing in English
prepare an overview of your intended research project.
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Tuition NZD 10,220

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