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PhD in English and Drama

The PhD is available for students wishing to undertake doctoral research in English and Drama or creative practice.

Studying for a PhD

We welcome enquiries from New Zealand and international students who wish to undertake doctoral research in English, Drama or creative practice through a PhD in English. We are particularly interested in supervising in the areas of settlement studies, social justice and public affect, as well as many other areas where traditional literary studies intersect with social theory and creative practice.

You will be supervised by our researchers and have access to a range of resources to assist you in your academic and professional development. These can include graduate teaching assistantships, scholarships and writing stipends, funds to cover direct research costs and access to library and computing facilities.

Many of our PhD students are employed as Graduate Teaching Assistants and research assistants while they undertake their doctoral degrees.

We look forward to your contribution to the intellectual life and research profile of English, Drama and Writing Studies.

Please note: If your primary interest is in Teaching English as a Second Language, or in Linguistics, please see Applied Language Studies and Linguistics .  

Support for PhD study

English, Drama and Writing Studies at the University of Auckland offers various sources of support for PhD study.

• We will normally fund conference expenses for PhD students once or twice during their candidature, generally if they are out of their provisional year, with preference given to conferences closely related to thesis topics. Travel for archival research can also be funded. Students are expected to draw on their University PReSS accounts in the first instance.
• Our Research Committee awards an annual Writing Bursary to assist completion of PhDs. This is awarded to a student or students who can expect to complete within the year, and expedites thesis completion by reducing the students’ need for paid employment.
• There is also an annual Best Chapter prize for the best thesis chapter written in the preceding year: all PhD students are encouraged to compete.
• There is a modest Publication Incentive award for any PhD student who achieves a refereed publication.
• We also provide a modest amount towards the cost of printing and binding doctoral theses for final submission.
• In 2009, in response to an initiative by PhD students, our Research Committee funded the first English PhD Writing Retreat. This residential retreat ran over two-and-a-half days, facilitated by English, Drama and Writing Studies staff members, and staff from the University’s Centre for Academic Development.  

Applying to the PhD

To apply to the English PhD programme you must submit an Application for Admission (AfA) to study a PhD at the University of Auckland.

How to apply .  

Faculty and University support for PhD study

For more information about other support and resources, including scholarships, bursaries and writing stipends, please refer to the Faculty of Arts PhD pages .

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English

This course is available

Level of Study

Doctoral Degree

Next start date

Expected May 2024

Hamilton Campus

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component. The research, which must be the candidate's own work, is written up as a thesis, and may include papers published or intended to be published. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no course work for this degree.

English at Waikato prepares you for what employers want – a trained mind and the ability to understand and creatively solve problems with words. You'll grow your appreciation for major literary works and a love for the English language.

Literature encompasses the total human experience and comes forth in stories, songs, laments and praise. It draws out the nuances of human nature and imagination and compliments the other arts.

English at Waikato stays relevant by constantly evolving and adapting to newer art forms including film, graphic novel and creative non-fiction.

You'll be immersed in fiction, plays and poetry and explore its potential to shape our world. You'll also have the choice to specialise in creative writing and learn from award-winning writers as well as have the opportunity to publish in Mayhem, our online literary journal. Your writing will gain clarity and subtlety as you develop your unique voice.

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Start Date: The first day of any month from February to November

Entry criteria

To qualify to enrol for the PhD, an applicant must

have qualified for the award of a New Zealand bachelors degree with honours or master's degree,1 in a field relevant to the proposed research with at least second class honours (first division) or distinction, or for a qualification considered by the Academic Board to be equivalent, or

have qualified for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research, or

have enrolled for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrated that they are able to transfer to the PhD, or

have passed qualifying papers at a satisfactory level in a field relevant to the proposed research, and

have demonstrated research ability, normally at least 30 points of research in an honours or master's degree, or significant professional research experience, or equivalent, or

in exceptional circumstances have produced other evidence to the satisfaction of the Postgraduate Research Committee that they have adequate skills and knowledge to proceed with the proposed research.

You also need to meet an English language entry requirement as follows: IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall (no band less than 6.0); iBT (internet based) TOEFL - 90 with a score of 21 in writing; Pearson PTE Academic - Overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50; University of Waikato College - Successful completion of Level 8 with a B grade average in the Certificate of Attainment in English Language (CAEL) programme.

Note: Application closing dates will be 31st January, 31st May and 30th September.

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Linguistics is recognised as a subject for MA and PhD Degrees. The Linguistics Programme in the English Department at the University of Otago has very active research programmes in cognitive linguistics, linguistic typology, second language acquisition, language teacher development, sociocultural theory, bilingual reading, and narrative. Staff members have been making significant contributions to these areas. Students will find the Department an ideal place in which to study and do research in what may be broadly characterised as a functional paradigm, which is polemically opposed to the generative paradigm. The members of staff have been invited to many international conferences and workshops in Australia, Germany, Japan and the United States. They are on the editorial boards of a number of international journals and monograph series. There has recently also been some interdisciplinary research cooperation with the Information Science Department on speech recognition.

For more information on postgraduate study at doctoral level please review the University's PhD Handbook and the Humanities Division webpage , which features links to information for postgraduate resources and support, including the application for Divisional PhD Conference funding.

Postgraduate Applications

Linguistics has a large, varied and successful postgraduate student population given the small size of its programme. It has an outstanding record in securing scholarships for both MA and PhD students. Both former and current students have presentations and publications in local and international outlets. A number of our former PhD students hold academic appointments both in New Zealand and abroad. Please see our postgraduate student profiles page and the topics of past theses .

There are two stages in a postgraduate application: preliminary and formal. The preliminary interest stage is conducted within the Linguistics Programme. It must be undertaken prior to the formal application stage. Proceeding to the formal application phase without having first completed the preliminary interest stage and having received an explicit agreement for supervision from a supervisor and the postgraduate coordinator will delay your application.

The Linguistics Programme (in the Department of English and Linguistics) at Otago regularly receives enquiries about MA and PhD study. It is therefore in your interests to ensure you provide sufficient information to assist the processing of your enquiry.

Please email your enquiry, along with all relevant information (see details below), to Dr Anne Feryok .

Please select the appropriate link below and read the material there before submitting your enquiry, as the department will not be able to supervise you unless you are able to meet the general admission requirements.

Upon receipt of your email, the postgraduate coordinator will review your information and contact you.

Please consult the university website if you have not already done so. All applicants should consult the page on Postgraduate students . If you are an international student, also consult the International Students webpages.

Eligibility

Potential applicants to PhD study in Linguistics are expected to have • an MA with a research component (40,000-50,000 word thesis), • an overall GPA of B+ or better, • and a topic in an area of staff expertise and interest.

If you do not meet these requirements you are unlikely to receive a favorable reply to your enquiry. (For a PhD, exceptional students with a BA(Hons) with a research component and an A average working on a suitable topic may be considered. Typically, such students will have done their BA(Hons) at Otago or another New Zealand or Australian university and be personally known to staff.)

Consult staff webpages as a general guide to staff research interests. Staff may indicate many interests but prefer some topics, approaches, and methods to others. Consult their recent publications for more precise information about their current areas of interest.

Preliminary Interest Stage

Please provide evidence of meeting the above requirements when you initiate contact with Dr Anne Feryok , the Linguistics Postgraduate Coordinator. Dr Feryok will determine if anyone is interested in your topic and let you know the outcome of this preliminary step.

If a staff member expresses interest in your topic, you will be asked to provide (if you have not done so already)

• a CV with contact details for one to three academic referees, one of them being your MA thesis supervisor (do not provide letters),
• a copy of the transcript of your most recent degree, with certified translation provided if necessary (do not translate yourself),
• a copy of a recent IELTS or TOEFL test (see International Students pages on the university website for details) if your degree was not obtained in an English–speaking country,
• a referenced proposal situating your study in the theoretical and research literature, providing research questions, and describing the methodology of the study (for a PhD 2,500-3,000 words).
• If a staff member continues to express interest in your proposed study, you will be placed in contact with them for further discussion concerning your suitability. Staff members often request further clarification of the proposed study, revisions to the proposal, a Skype interview, or other ways of deciding whether they will offer supervision.

If a staff member explicitly agrees to supervise you, they will do so by an email copied to the postgraduate coordinator. If all documentation has been provided, the postgraduate coordinator will advise you to proceed to the formal stage of the application process, the online application.

Formal Stage

Please see the University website and click on Apply Online .

Please see the Linguistics Postgraduate Booklet for further information.

Doctor of Philosophy

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded by the University for research carried out under the supervision of at least two staff members. A PhD can also be presented as a PhD with Publication or a PhD with a Creative Practice Component.

480 points, 3 years

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Why study a PhD?

The research, which must be the candidate's own work, is written up as a thesis, and may include papers published or intended to be published. The thesis is required to present the case for the research, outline the research undertaken and the findings and conclusions of that research. There is no course work for this degree.

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Candidates making enquiries about the PhD programme need sufficient information to make an informed choice about their study plans. The Graduate Advisor in the appropriate Faculty/School can be approached for initial advice on these matters. Our  Staff Profiles  are another useful resource.

View the PhD Regulations and the  Higher Research Degree Application Process .

Estimated fees

$6,800 - $7,221 per year

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All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. View information about fees-free study .

$6,800 - $7,220 per year

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Approximate annual tuition fees and costs for international students enrolled in one year of full-time study.

All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. 

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A doctoral degree is the highest academic degree offered at UC. Those who earn it must show significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and great breadth of knowledge. Studying towards a doctoral degree will give you fresh knowledge, enable you to discover new things, and develop new skills. Check out the options and requirements.

Perhaps you have a burning intellectual curiosity about something, wish to advance your career or even change career direction and increase your employability and earning capacity. Either way you can be sure that studying towards a doctoral degree will give you fresh knowledge, allow you to discover new things, and develop new skills.

A doctoral degree is the highest academic degree offered at UC. Those who earn it must demonstrate significant intellectual achievement, high scholarly ability, and great breadth of knowledge.

In addition to your thesis research, UC offers a number of workshops and seminars for thesis students to develop general skills such as career planning, time management, networking, and communication skills. See the 'Further study' section below for more details.

A number of  scholarships and awards  are available for doctoral students.

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Doctor of philosophy (phd).

A  Doctor of Philosophy  involves extensive and sustained original research in a subject of your choice, with the results being presented in a thesis. It is normally the highest academic qualification available and is a mark of intellectual ability and independence, critical thinking, self-discipline, and commitment. PhDs are offered in a wide range of subjects at UC, and are by thesis only.

Doctor of Education (EdD)

A  Doctor of Education  is a specialised doctorate designed for professionals in education and related fields. Built on a cohort model of inquiry, the Doctor of Education provides a structured, supportive, rigorous approach to doctoral study. The Doctor of Education builds leadership and commitment, fosters scholarly excellence, and allows candidates to connect educational research with questions of professional practice. Please note that this programme is not open to international students as the first two years of study are conducted part-time, and student visa conditions only allow for full-time study.

Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc)

The  Doctor of Health Sciences  offers clinical and non-clinical professionals collaborative research opportunities and contacts with local industry. Please note that this programme is not open to international students as the first two years of study are conducted part-time, and student visa conditions only allow for full-time study.

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

The  Doctor of Musical Arts  is a doctoral degree that is specific to advanced research in music composition or performance. It comprises scholarly research in the form of a supervised research thesis and performance practice in the form of public music performance or the presentation of compositions. International students will need to pay international fees for this doctorate.

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The minimum requirements to apply for doctoral study are that you should have completed, or be in the process of completing, a research-focused  honours degree  or  master's degree . For PhD study you must achieve this degree at either the level of First-Class or Second-Class Division I (or equivalent).

For international applicants, our International Office, in consultation with your host department, look at your previous qualifications and transcripts to ensure that you have the necessary background required to complete a doctoral degree at UC. You are also required to meet UC's  English language requirements  for admission.

Find out how to  apply for PhD and Doctoral degrees .

See also  Financial and Enrolment Information — Doctorate, Master's Thesis, and Dissertation Students Policy.

Identifying a supervisor

As part of the admissions process, you must  identify a potential research supervisor  before submitting a formal application to enrol in a PhD. A supervisor must be an academic member of staff at UC. Over 500 academics at UC have expertise in a large variety of topics. To identify experts in a given area and to find out about the research interests of staff in your discipline, you can search the school or department website, or the  UC Research Profile database .

If you identify any possible supervisors, please contact them directly to discuss your potential research topic and ascertain whether suitable supervision might be available. When you have identified a supervisor who is willing to support your application to enrol please  complete the admissions documents.

For more information visit the  Find a Supervisor webpage.

Specific qualification entry requirements

If you are applying for  Doctor of Musical Arts  study, you will typically require an audition, interview, and/or submission of previous academic work and recommendation from  Te Kura Puoro | School of Music .

A  Doctor of Health Sciences  requires at least five years of relevant professional practice in the clinical or non-clinical industry.

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During your doctoral degree you will investigate a research topic and develop your research skills, culminating in the submission of a thesis for examination. The thesis undergoes examination by two independent examiners prior to you having an oral examination.

Your thesis must:

• be an original contribution to knowledge/understanding in its field
• meet internationally recognised standards for doctoral research in its field
• demonstrate knowledge of literature relevant to the field to which it belongs, and the ability to exercise critical and analytical judgment of that literature
• be satisfactory in its method, in the quality and coherence of its expression, and in its scholarly presentation and format.

The doctoral programmes are structured in PhD reporting milestones to track your progress. These must be submitted to the  Dean of Postgraduate Research  and approved every six months.

The exact structure of programme will vary based on the nature of the research being undertaken and agreed to with your senior supervisor.

You can begin a  Doctor of Philosophy  or  Doctor of Musical Arts  on the first day of any month of the year, and should regard study and research as a full-time occupation throughout the calendar year. The minimum period of enrolment if you are a full-time student is 3 years (PhD students should normally complete their thesis within 4 years). There are provisions for you to apply for part-time study, in which case the minimum period is 4.5 years, and you should complete your thesis within 6 years.

The first two years of the  Doctor of Education  and  Doctor of Health Sciences  degrees are part-time for all. These doctorates will take 4-6 years to complete, or part-time only for up to 6 years.

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Additional skills and training opportunities.

In addition to providing world-class research supervision and facilities, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury is committed to providing PhD students with a range of opportunities to engage in a broader research-based experience, equipping students with research skills, introductions to professional networks, and enhanced career opportunities.

A UC doctoral graduate will not only be recognised for the quality of their research thesis, but will also have additional research skills and experiences.

While doing a doctorate at UC, you will have the opportunity to participate in:

• transferable skills workshops
• research design and statistical analysis workshops
• 'Surviving your Thesis' seminars
• networking opportunities, within and outside the University
• presentation experience
• social events.

Many doctoral students also have the opportunity to undertake teaching assistance work.

For social networking and events,  UC Postgraduate Students' Association (UC PGSA)  is run by students and works closely with the Dean of Postgraduate Research to enhance the UC postgraduate student experience.

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Doctoral entry requirements

You must have completed a significant research project such as a dissertation or thesis, at university level. You need to have completed a postgraduate bachelors (honours) degree with a University of Auckland equivalent B+ grade, or a masters degree with a University of Auckland equivalent B+ grade in a relevant field.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available in approximately 100 subjects. Named doctorates are available in Clinical Psychology, Education, Fine Arts, Health Science, and Medicine.  

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Grades or marks achieved at other institutions are given a Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) on the University’s 0-9 grading scale. If you have overseas qualifications you will typically need a GPE of 6.0 to obtain entry. To view an indication of your GPE, or read more about the methodology used for calculation, please visit Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) Calculator .

Supervision and research requirements

Meeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry. You must demonstrate an ability to research independently, and possess a high level of theoretical understanding. Acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision, and appropriate facilities.

You must write a preliminary research proposal to demonstrate your research capability and experience. This can be prepared in consultation with your proposed supervisor.

To identify doctoral supervisors and research projects, please visit: 

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Named doctorate requirements

Doctor of Clinical Psychology is   restricted to New Zealand and Australian citizens and residents, and has a limited number of places each year.

Doctor of Education  requires at least two years' professional experience in education or in another professional area considered comparable by the Board of Graduate Studies.This programme must be started part-time, and as a result is only available to New Zealand and Australian citizens and residents.

Doctor of Medicine  requires a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or equivalent medical degree, and at least five years experience in medical practice.

Doctor of Health Sciences must be started part-time, and as a result is only available to New Zealand and Australian citizens and residents.

English language requirements

You must meet Postgraduate English language requirements. For further details, please see Postgraduate English language requirements .

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