Key Information
Duration
Full-time - 36 months
Start dates and 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 language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Disciplines
Organisational Behaviour, Health Sciences
Overview
This PhD in Workplace Health and Safety programme at Victoria University of Wellington is internationally benchmarked to the International Network of Safety and Health Practitioner Organisations (INSHPO) curriculum.
Key facts
- The INSHPO is the global voice for the occupational safety and health profession and acts as a forum for international collaboration among professional organisations to improve safety and health at work.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- By choosing the only university in New Zealand offering comprehensive, specialised postgraduate study in Workplace Health and Safety PhD, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to put you at the forefront of this international field.
- Develop the skills to advise and support all levels of an organisation in the overall task of preventing, mitigating, monitoring and responding to health and safety risks, in order to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries or illness.
- You’ll be able to integrate the management of workplace health and safety risk into wider risk management and sustainable business practice at all levels of an organisation, including senior management and governance.
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 tuition: TBC
Living Costs
Wellington, New Zealand: 811-1,866 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
