About the course

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years. The University of Auckland PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree, available in over 100 different subjects. Candidates will undertake independent and original research, supervised by academic experts and research leaders. During your doctoral studies, you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal, professional and academic skills. Our doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field. All of our doctoral policies and guidelines governing PhD study, including the PhD statute, are available in Doctoral policies and guidelines. If you are looking for PhD study in a subject not listed here, it may be available under a different title.

　　We welcome PhD research proposals in areas such as: Semantics, Pragmatics, Pragmatics-syntax interface, Phonetics and phonology, Language documentation, Theoretical syntax, Comparative syntax, Syntax-semantics interface, Linguistics fieldwork, Austronesian languages, Papuan languages, Indo-Aryan languages 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: NZ$22,979

Intake	Location
Open intake available throughout 2025	Grafton
Open intake available throughout 2025	Auckland
Open intake available throughout 2025	Newmarket
Open intake available throughout 2025	Epsom
Open intake available throughout 2026	Auckland
Open intake available throughout 2026	Epsom
Open intake available throughout 2026	Grafton
Open intake available throughout 2026	Newmarket

　　

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