PhD - Spanish and Latin American Studies 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. USD5,943.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) requires conducting innovative, long-term research under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This advanced degree enables you to pioneer discoveries, tackle pressing global challenges, push your limits, and cultivate both specialized and adaptable skills. Expand your horizons through diverse postgraduate opportunities in Spanish language and cultural studies. Multiple pathways are available: pursue coursework via a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, combine coursework with research in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or elevate your research expertise through a Master's or PhD thesis. With interdisciplinary research possibilities, you can explore your passions, gain profound cultural and linguistic insights, and launch an academic career. At the School of Languages and Cultures, you'll study under globally recognized scholars renowned for their teaching excellence, 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

Tuition NZD 10,220