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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (International Relations and Security Studies)

University of Waikato

Hamilton NZ, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 35,892
Country Rank#5
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.

Studying International Relations and Security Studies at Waikato includes aspects of international law and trade, and focuses on particular regions of concern (notably, the Middle-East and South-East Asia). A wide range of different length dissertations and theses can be undertaken allowing you to focus on an area of special interest.

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
- Diplomat
- Foreign Policy Analyst
- International Defence Relations Officer
- National Assessments Bureau
- National and International NGOs
- New Zealand Defence Force Officer
- Security and Intelligence Officer

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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