Our doctorates
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a fully research-focused degree, available across all the research areas of the University, as long as appropriate supervision and resourcing are available. This degree takes a minimum of 36 months of full-time study to complete.
For your PhD, you'll carry out original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. You’ll then present the outcomes of your research in a substantial written thesis.
Professional doctorates
Professional doctorates are available for emerging leaders in the education, health, and music sectors. The Health and Education doctorates are restricted to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, and build on a significant period of professional practice. The Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) requires you to have substantial performance or composition experience.
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Doctor of Health
Make a difference and become a leader in the health sector with a high-level professional doctorate that combines coursework and original applied research.
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Doctor of Midwifery
Develop your leadership in midwifery with a high-level doctorate that combines coursework, original applied research, and a strong professional focus.
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Doctor of Nursing
Take the next step in your nursing career with a high-level professional doctorate that combines coursework and original applied research.
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Doctor of Education
Become a leader and create new thinking in the education sector with a high-level professional doctorate that combines coursework and research.
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Doctor of Musical Arts
Become an outstanding musician or composer with this specialist doctorate that combines coursework, research, and creative practice.
Doctor of Education not currently open
The Doctor of Education (EdD) programme is not currently accepting new applications.
This intake pause does not apply to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education.
Higher Doctorates
A Higher Doctorate is awarded for a substantial body of published work that indicates excellence and distinguished leadership and that provides an original and prestigious contribution to the relevant field.
Applicants submit a portfolio of work for initial consideration, followed by an examination process.