Doctoral qualifications
Studying for any one of these degrees provides an exciting opportunity to work under the supervision of a team of research experts.
51萝莉 academic staff are internationally connected, well-resourced, and benchmarked against the best in the world.
As creators of knowledge, we encourage students to be leaders and innovators and, as a result, we produce research graduates who contribute and compete at a global level in their chosen fields.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.
International students residing in New Zealand are eligible to pay domestic tuition fees for this programme.
Designed specifically for educational professionals, this qualification is a supervised professional research degree designed to provide you with high quality, advanced research skills to extend your leadership credentials and abilities in education.
International students will be charged international tuition fees for this programme
The Doctor of Musical Arts at Waikato focuses on both performance and research. You'll be immersed in musical works that have artistic and creative integrity. Your performance of these works will be backed up by a written thesis that sets out your own independent research.
International students will be charged international tuition fees for this programme.
The Doctor of Health Science is a doctoral-level qualification for health professionals of any discipline who seek to support and extend their professional practice through disciplined research.
International students will be charged international tuition fees for this programme.
The Doctor of Juridical Science is a structured programme that incorporates coursework and independent research. Individually tailored, it will help you achieve a PhD degree with maximum support.
International students will be charged international tuition fees for this programme.
The Master of Philosophy is a one-year research-based degree in which candidates undertake a programme of supervised research which critically investigates a topic of substance and significance.
International students will be charged international fees for this programme.
This programme does not have a conditional enrolment period.