Doctor of Philosophy

Entry requirements

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

• IELTS5.5 overall

Prerequisites

Enrolment in a PhD requires completion of a research-focused honours or master's degree, at First or Second Class (Division I) Honours or Distinction level (or equivalent qualifications). Applicants with qualifications from outside Aotearoa New Zealand must have been granted admission to the University. Our admissions team, in consultation with the host department, look at your qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the background required to complete a PhD. It is possible that you may be required to complete preparatory courses prior to or after admission into a PhD programme. In exceptional circumstances applicants without the typical academic background, but who can demonstrate the ability to pursue a PhD, may be admitted at the discretion of the Dean of Postgraduate Research. One or more courses in this degree may also require vaccinations. Check each course page for more details. If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements . See how to provide your English language evidence to UC . If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes. For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Doctor of Philosophy or use the admission requirements checker . How to apply PhD students must contact a potential supervisor before applying. Information about the research intere