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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Psychology)
at University of Waikato

Hamilton NZ, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 35,892
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

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.

Psychology is about understanding the behaviour and cognitive processes of people and animals in their physical, social and organisational environment. As a behavioural science, it examines the way behaviour is learned and can be changed. As a social science, it focuses on individuals within the context of families, organisations and other groups, communities, cultures and societies. As a biological science, it studies the senses (hearing, vision, touch) and how the brain and physiological systems relate to behaviour. As a cognitive science it studies perception, attention, memory, thinking and language understanding. The study of development, personality, learning and motivation are also part of Psychology.

Course Content
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

Entry Requirement

A PhD consists of research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. The research, which must be the candidate's own work. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no coursework for this degree.

Entry requirements:

A bachelors with honours or masters degree with a research component of at least 30 points and have achieved at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction.

IELTS	6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any band)
iBT (internet based TOEFL)	90 with a score of 21 in writing
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills below 50
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) Programme.

Fees & Scholarships
Estimated Fees* (International): $32,577-$42,841 per year *New international students may be eligible for domestic fees
Career Prospect
- Behaviour Analyst
- Clinical or Community Psychologist
- Community Programme Coordinator
- Human Resource Adviser
- Private Practitioner
- Research Scientist

Cost Of Studying At University of Waikato

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Psychology) at University of Waikato