About the course

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. Take a deep dive into statistical theory and its practical applications. As information technology lets more and more people gather and analyse more and more data, your expertise in this area will open up new opportunities. You'll master the statistical techniques that will let you work in many fields, including biology, medicine, the social sciences, engineering, physics, business, finance and economics. Take advantage of Victoria's links with the many government departments, research institutes and businesses based in the capital. Staff and students are involved in research collaborations with organisations including Statistics New Zealand, the Department of Conservation, Contact Energy, GNS Science and the Accident Compensation Corporation. This gives you the chance to build your professional networks and to apply your learning to real-world data. The insights you provide can help make New Zealand and the world a better place. 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
Trimester 2 (July), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2022	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2023	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2023	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2023	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria's English language requirements are strict and are not negotiable. If you do not provide evidence of meeting these requirements any Offer of Place will be issued as conditional, which will affect your ability to obtain a student visa. These requirements are outlined below:

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6, or

　　TOEFL 575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the computer-based test, or 90 on the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing, or

　　a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University Certificate of Proficiency in English test,

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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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 Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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