Undertake original research

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.

 

Studying a PhD at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington can help you reimagine the future.

 

Candidates are expected to complete the Doctor of Nursing part time, allowing two years for the coursework and up to four years for the thesis—a maximum of six years in total. As the on-campus teaching is limited to block lectures, you can continue to work while you study.

 

You can estimate your workload by adding up the number of points you’ll be doing. One point is roughly equal to 10-12 hours work.