Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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A course by
University of Auckland
A globally recognised doctorate involving original research in over 100 subjects, supervised by leading academics, available full-time or part-time at multiple Auckland campuses.
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations
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Core skills this course teaches
Conduct independent, original research
Develop and complete an original research project at doctoral level under academic supervision.
Develop academic and professional skills
Expand personal, professional, and academic skills through workshops, seminars, and training resources.
Produce and defend a doctoral thesis
Write a high-quality thesis and successfully defend it in an oral examination.
What You're Signing Up For
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Auckland is an advanced research degree enabling students to undertake original independent research under expert supervision. The PhD is available in more than 100 different subjects and typically requires three to four years of full-time study (or six to eight years part-time). Students develop their thesis proposal in the first year, progress through confirmation milestones, and submit a thesis for examination, which includes an oral component. Doctoral candidates benefit from access to skills workshops, library and research adviser support, and postgraduate career guidance. Graduates gain advanced specialist and transferable skills for careers in academia, industry, government, and beyond.
Course Content
- Original independent research in a chosen subject
- Development of a full thesis proposal within the first year
- Progression through PhD confirmation milestones
- Thesis submission and oral examination
- Participation in doctoral skills workshops and professional development
- Career planning support from postgraduate careers adviser
- Opportunities for scholarly creative works or publications as part of the thesis
- Networking at local and international conferences
What you need to know first
A masters degree, or a bachelors (honours) degree with first-class or second-class (first division) honours, or equivalent academic qualification
A research proposal in an area for which supervision is available
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