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
German and Scandinavian studies
Overview
Broaden your mind with the wide-ranging opportunities you’ll get from postgraduate study in PhD in German language and culture at Victoria University of Wellington.
Key facts
- Choose from a range of study options. You can concentrate on coursework through a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts, mix coursework and research in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or take your research skills to the next level by doing a Master’s or PhD thesis.
- With research opportunities that cross a range of disciplines, you’ll be able to investigate the areas you’re most interested in, build a deeper understanding of the culture and language, and set yourself on the path to an academic career.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Literature and cultural studies
- Translation and translation studies
- Area studies, particularly from an Asia-Pacific perspective
- Cultural and intellectual history
- Processes of globalisation, migration, and cultural change
- Theory and practice of language teaching, preservation, and maintenance of language
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
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 tuition: 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.