About the course

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. 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 place great importance on personal effectiveness. We offer you the opportunity to do the Strengths Massey programme. This supports the building of good relationships with supervisors and peers and informs effective ways of achieving research outputs. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2023	Albany
Open intake available throughout 2023	Palmerston North
Open intake available throughout 2023	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2024	On campus online start
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Mount Cook
March, 2024	Palmerston North
May, 2024	On campus online start
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Mount Cook
Summer (November), 2024	Albany
Summer (November), 2024	Palmerston North
Summer (November), 2024	Mount Cook
Open intake available throughout 2024	Albany
Open intake available throughout 2024	Palmerston North
Open intake available throughout 2024	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2025	On campus online start
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Mount Cook
March, 2025	Palmerston North
May, 2025	On campus online start
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Mount Cook
Summer (November), 2025	Albany
Summer (November), 2025	Palmerston North
Summer (November), 2025	Mount Cook
Open intake available throughout 2025	Palmerston North
Open intake available throughout 2025	Albany
Open intake available throughout 2025	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Mount Cook
Semester 1 (February), 2026	On campus online start
March, 2026	Palmerston North
May, 2026	On campus online start
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Palmerston North
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Mount Cook
Summer (November), 2026	Albany
Summer (November), 2026	Palmerston North
Summer (November), 2026	Mount Cook
Open intake available throughout 2026	Albany
Open intake available throughout 2026	Palmerston North
Open intake available throughout 2026	Mount Cook

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Massey University

The equivalent or better of a relevant Bachelor's (Hons) or Master's Degree with First or Second Class Honours, Division 1 (B+ and above) with sufficient prior experience of independent research at postgraduate level.

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT - 90

　　TOEFL pBT - 575

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Massey University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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