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Universities New Zealand University of Waikato Courses Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Public Relations)

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

Hamilton NZ, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 35,842
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.

The world of public relations is fast-growing and exciting. Get the public relations skills you need to help an organisation build trusted relationships with its key stakeholders and enhance its public reputation.

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
- Public relations executive
- Communications advisor/manager
- Community liaison manager
- Content writer
- Digital and social media manager
- Events and sponsorship manager
- Internal communications advisor
- Media relations adviser
- Press secretary
- Sponsorship/fundraising manager
- Stakeholder and engagement manager

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] (Public Relations) at University of Waikato