Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Japanese 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. USD6,000.27)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Expand your horizons through diverse postgraduate programs in Japanese language and cultural studies. Select from various academic pathways, including a coursework-focused Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, a blended coursework-research Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or advanced research degrees like Master's and PhD theses. Our interdisciplinary research opportunities allow you to explore your specific interests, develop profound cultural and linguistic knowledge, and prepare for an academic future. As part of the School of Languages and Cultures, you'll benefit from world-renowned faculty known for their teaching excellence, groundbreaking research, and scholarly publications. Additionally, the 180-point Master of Arts program offers specialized training in Japanese language proficiency and Second Language Acquisition methodologies.
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