PhD - Marketing 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. USD5,993.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) requires conducting groundbreaking, long-term research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. This advanced degree allows you to pioneer innovations, tackle pressing global challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both specialized expertise and versatile professional skills.

Elevate your professional trajectory with graduate-level marketing studies in this fast-evolving discipline—creating meaningful value for customers and stakeholders. Study under accomplished faculty members who are leading cutting-edge research across diverse domains like brand strategy, digital platforms, environmental responsibility, and organizational reputation. Numerous professors hold global recognition, securing competitive research grants. You'll refine your investigative and critical thinking abilities while mastering fundamental marketing concepts, digital and traditional advertising strategies, global market expansion, consumer insights, and buyer psychology. Your academic journey will benefit from the School of Marketing and International Business' extensive network connecting you with Wellington's top executives, corporations, and government institutions.


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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