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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD / Doctoral.
Massey University

350

in world course ranking*

6

in local course ranking*
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About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from arts, history or theories. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as intelligence analyst, art professor, foreign affairs and trade officer, academic, editor, content manager, and etc. in companies including United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, SAGE Publications, Walt Disney, and etc.

Duration

3 years - 4 years

Tuition fees

NZ$ 7,460 per year or NZ$ 9,200 per year

Campus

  • Auckland
  • Palmerston North
  • Wellington

Living Costs in Auckland**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
NZ$ 17 - 23

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
NZ$ 1,621 - 2,143

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
NZ$ 1,357 - 1,794

Transportation
(Daily)
NZ$ 7 - 10

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
NZ$ 213 - 282

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

NZ$ 9,200

Information

Duration

4 years

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