Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Film 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. USD5,991.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program requires conducting novel, extended research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This advanced degree allows you to pioneer discoveries, tackle significant contemporary challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both specialized and adaptable skills. Elevate your film studies expertise and delve deeper into your chosen specialization. Whether examining cinematic authorship, visual aesthetics, 3D film technology, or the intersection of cinema and travel, you'll conduct autonomous research while honing critical analysis and communication capabilities. Graduate-level Film studies enable you to intensively pursue your cinematic passions. You can investigate specific interests while collaborating with our active research faculty to earn either a Master of Arts or PhD through thesis work (potentially incorporating creative components). For those targeting careers in film production, the Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) offers focused preparation for industry roles as independent professionals. Victoria University's School of English, Film, Theatre, and Media Studies connects you with distinguished scholars recognized for their groundbreaking research and publications.
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