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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
NZQF Level 10

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's highest qualification. The degree is undertaken by research only and leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Must normally have completed the following in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research:

Master鈥檚 degree with honours OR
Bachelor鈥檚 degree with honours (equivalent to 4 years of study)

The degree must normally have been gained at the standard of first class or second class (first division) honours from this University or a recognised equivalent.

The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.


International student entry requirements

English language requirements
Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing and no band less than 6.0
All other study areas
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and no band less than 6.0


Other requirements

Acceptance is subject to the availability of staff for supervision, prior research preparation and appropriate facilities.

*This course is not available to international students.

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