Study a Doctor of Philosophy – PhD
To do a PhD you need to have a passion and commitment for your discipline.
The degree is awarded for a thesis that demonstrates your ability to carry out independent and original research. It also needs to provide a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study.
Opportunities for research and career development
Developing effective communication skills are prioritised at Massey. We support you with research communications events such as the 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) competition.
We also provide opportunities for intensive writing through our three-day thesis writing boot camps. You are provided with the support and infrastructure that allows you to dedicate your time to writing without any distractions
Research training
You will have access to a whole suite of workshops through support services such as the library, the Centre for Teaching & Learning, Career Hub and the Graduate Research School. These include:
highly tailored writing sessions
training on using databases and data management
project management
understanding research funding
applying for a grant through to intercultural communications
entrepreneurship and innovation.
You can find more information on our prospective doctoral students pages.
A PhD is a good fit if you:
want a research career in industry or academia
have a passion for your subject
wish to become an expert in your field.
Contact Institution / Faculty directly
Manawatu Campus
Massey University,
Tennent Drive,
Palmerston North,
Turitea,
4474, New Zealand
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Auckland Campus
Albany Expressway (SH17),
Albany,
Auckland,
0632, North Island, New Zealand
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme 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 programme.
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 on the programme. 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:
Academic IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 - this must be achieved in one sitting; or a minimum TOEFL iBT of 90 overall (minimum of 20 in writing). These tests are valid for two years. The Institute of Education requires a higher score.
International English Language Requirements:
Mungkin ada beberapa persyaratan IELTS yang berbeda, tergantung jurusan yang kamu ambil