Highlights
Tuition fee
44300 NZD / year
7926 NZD / year
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Tuition fee
44300 NZD / year
7926 NZD / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
3 cities in New Zealand
Campus location
3 cities in New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Philosophy programme from Auckland University of Technology is undertaken by research only and leads to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area.

Overview

The Philosophy programme from Auckland University of Technology is suitable for students who want to pursue an academic or research career, or a senior position in the public or private sector. 

Doctoral studies present you with the opportunity to generate new ideas that can benefit business and society. You will make a significant original contribution to knowledge and understanding in your field of study and meet recognised international standards for your work.

Career opportunities:

  • The opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you gain through a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are extensive, and AUT PhD graduates move on to exciting careers both within and outside academia.
  • Alternatively, your research topic may lead you to a position of expertise in your chosen field.
  • The opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you gain through a PhD will be extensive, both in industry and academia.

Academic careers

  • The research methods, writing and knowledge dissemination skills you gain through a PhD are an excellent grounding for the teaching and research requirements of an academic career.
  • Many PhD graduates move on to postdoctoral research fellowships or lectureships as a pathway into academia.

Programme Structure

Stage 1

  • You put together a proposal that critically reviews work done in your area of research. This requires a suitable research methodology and a timeframe for completion of the degree.
Stage 2
  • Once you have completed your research proposal, you refine your design, collect data and conduct your research as appropriate.
  • Data is collected and analysed and the results are published at international conferences. A journal publication is also encouraged at this point.
Stage 3
  • The first step in the final stage of the PhD is finalising the data collection and analysis. You then write your PhD thesis and submit it to the supervisor for feedback. It could take two or three drafts before the thesis is ready for submission and examination.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Applications received after the application date will be considered on a case-by-case basis otherwise the application will be held over for the subsequent start date.

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • North Shore, New Zealand
  • Manukau, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
90
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must normally have completed the following in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research:

  • Master’s degree with honours OR
  • Bachelor’s degree with honours (equivalent to 4 years of study)
  • The degree must normally have been gained at the standard of first class or second class (first division) honours from this University or a recognised equivalent.
  • The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    44300 NZD / year
    44300 NZD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    7926 NZD / year
    7926 NZD / year

Additional Details

National:

  • $9,118 (for 120 points) 

International:

  • $45,492 (for 120 points)

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand
1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
34737 NZD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
AUT Doctoral Scholarships
Merit-based

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Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
10000 NZD
Deadline
Not specified
New Zealand AUT-NCUK Scholarships
Merit-based

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Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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