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.
Overview
Develop a deeper understanding of the classical cultures that underpin the modern world—our political and legal systems, our philosophical and social thought, and the myths and stories you see on the page, stage and screen with the PhD in Classical Studies at the Victoria University of Wellington.
- Use the past to shed light on the present day.
- Take advantage of research strengths in areas such as the classical influences on modern film, the history of sexuality, and ancient and modern democracy.
- Compare Graeco-Roman mythologies with those of Māori or Pasifika peoples.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Studying in the School of Languages and Cultures, you'll learn from award-winning staff. You'll join a welcoming programme which encourages many students to continue their postgraduate study.
- And you'll enjoy the benefits of a lively research environment with links to key overseas researchers and institutions in the world of classics.
- Enhance your toolkit of analytical and communication skills through the rigorous thinking, analysis and understanding of complex issues that comes with advanced study in classics.
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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
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.