Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Law 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
Earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) requires conducting groundbreaking, long-term research under the guidance of an academic advisor. This advanced degree allows you to pioneer discoveries, tackle pressing global challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both specialized expertise and versatile skills. Select from diverse, adaptable programs—from prestigious international degrees to concise courses designed for working professionals. Victoria University of Wellington's Faculty of Law consistently ranks within the global top 50 law schools, solidifying our status as a premier legal education destination. We hold New Zealand's highest rating for research excellence based on the Tertiary Education Commission's Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF) assessment. Flexible study options include full-time or part-time enrollment. All postgraduate offerings can count toward degree programs or be taken individually for a Certificate of Proficiency, with non-assessed alternatives available. Our curriculum fulfills the New Zealand Law Society's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards.
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