Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Linguistics: Fees & Entry Requirements at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Linguistics

New Zealand

What will I learn?

Applied Linguistics links the study of linguistics with the teaching and learning of languages. Gain an understanding of best practice in Applied Linguistics. Get the skills to advise and inform others on language-related issues and develop your ability to read, critique and carry out your own research in a range of contexts, including language education. This programme is ranked in the top 1 percent worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2019. The QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of international university rankings, comprising global overall and subject ranking out of more than 18,000 universities worldwide. At Victoria's School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies you'll learn from and work with highly regarded academics who are innovative and widely-published researchers.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,850.00 (21,06,296) per year
Books & Stationery – 1000 (1 year of study)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.If you have a four-year Bachelor's degree graded in a four-point GPA system, you will need to have a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.If you have a Bachelor's degree graded in the British system (including from India), you must have been awarded the degree with first or upper second-class Honours.Either a Bachelors degree with Honours or a Masters degree from a New Zealand university, with an overall GPA of no less than 6 (letter grade B+);Or to be currently enrolled in a Masters thesis at the Victoria University of Wellington and meet the requirements for conversion to a PhD;arrange references from two refereesupload a sample of your academic writing in Englishprepare an overview of your intended research project.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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