Doctor of Philosophy – PhD

Entry requirements

Typical for this university, not this programme's own requirement.

• IELTS6 overall, no band below 5.5
• TOEFL iBT80

Prerequisites

Entry requirements Admission to Massey All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University. Massey University entry requirements Specific requirements To enter the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) you will: have completed a postgraduate bachelor's (honours) or master's degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division I) B+ equivalent, or equivalent qualification have sufficient independent research experience to satisfy the Doctoral Research Committee that you have the capacity to successfully undertake the qualification. Massey University’s Doctoral Research Committee administers the PhD. Registration must be supported by the relevant Head of School/Centre who will agree to provide supervision and facilities for your research. Please note that there are more applicants than places. If you meet the above conditions you will also go through a selection process including an interview. If successful in this process, you will be offered a place. English language requirements English language requirements International qualifications International qualifications will be assessed in terms of their broad equivalence to a Massey honours or master’s degree with Grade Point Equivalency. Typically this should be 75% or B+. Admissions with Equivalent Status will be used to assess the quality and ranking of the overseas institution. Admissions with equivalent status information A qualifying degree, like domestic qualifications, must include