Key information
Duration
- Full-time 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Apply by 1 March, 1 July or 1 November, and start studying once you have a final Offer of Place.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines
Language Studies, Linguistics
Overview
Choose which postgraduate PhD in Applied Linguistics qualification best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.
Key facts
- Our programme at Victoria University of Wellington offers a range of topics in Applied Linguistics, with a strong focus on language education.
- You’ll develop your ability to critically read studies in this field and carry out your own research. And you’ll gain the skills to advise others on language-related issues.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to real-life language-related problems. It has close connections with the fields of education, linguistics, psychology, anthropology, and sociology.
- This programme is ranked in the top 100 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2022.
- The QS World University Rankings is an annual global publication that gives overall rankings and subject rankings for more than 18,000 universities worldwide.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 828-1,903 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.