Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning
Overview
Discover how and why we design buildings and spaces, and understand them in their social and political context.
Key facts
- You’ll be able to investigate areas that really interest you—whether it’s skyscrapers in 1900s New York or shaping the built environment of societies like Australia or New Zealand.
- If you want to learn about the origins of architecture and the influence it has on society now and in the past, then choose the PhD in Architecture History and Theory degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Architecture History and Theory
- Architecture
- Art History
- Landscape Architecture
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
Additional Details
International fee: TBC
Living costs
Wellington
New Zealand
834-1,918 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

