Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - English in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
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Wellington New Zealand
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
10,220
(c. USD6,000.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program requires conducting innovative, long-term research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This advanced degree allows you to explore uncharted territories, tackle pressing global challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both versatile and specialized competencies. Pursue your studies at New Zealand's top-ranked university for English research excellence. Within Victoria University's English department at the School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies, you'll collaborate with world-renowned scholars engaged in pioneering, extensively published research. Elevate your professional credentials and broaden your career prospects through postgraduate education. You'll deepen your expertise while refining your analytical and composition abilities. Experience the confidence-building journey of conducting self-directed research within an inspiring, nurturing academic community. Access the University Library's comprehensive resources, including its vast array of digital databases filled with valuable research materials.
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
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