Institutions & Courses The University of Waikato Courses
Doctor of Philosophy
This course is available at the following The University of Waikato campuses:
Waikato
The Waikato region has New Zealand’s longest river and its best surf break, Raglan.
Bay of Plenty
This is the premier research degree. The degree normally takes 3 years of full-time study. It is the highest degree awarded by the University for research that is carried out under the supervision of staff members.
Candidates are required to make an original contribution to the field of study by empirical investigation, the formulation of theories, or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. The research is normally written up as a thesis. The thesis is required to demonstrate methods of research and scholarship; display intellectual independence; present arguments, findings and conclusions; make a substantial contribution to knowledge in a particular field and may include published papers or those that are intended for publication.
The PhD degree is awarded after the examination of a thesis (generally takes three years full-time) of supervised research and significant parts of the work should be worthy of publication at international level. Normally there are no taught classes for this qualification.
A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
