Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) · Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland University of Technology (AUT) · Auckland, New Zealand
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
The PhD degree is undertaken by research only and leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area. Study towards a Doctor of Philosophy at AUT.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Rolling
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
Admission to a PhD normally requires either a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with honours (four years with a substantial research component), at a standard equivalent to first- or second-class (first division) honours. Beyond the academic threshold, you must submit a research proposal outlining your field and research question, and admission depends on AUT confirming a suitable supervisor and facilities in that area — meeting the academic requirement alone does not guarantee a place until supervision is secured. A higher English-language level is also required.
Visa
- Visa required
- Fee Paying Student Visa
- Application fee
- NZD 850 (online application fee)
- Proof of funds
- NZD 20,000/yr
- Processing time
- Up to 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (1)
- Manaaki New Zealand ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline February / March each year