Doctor of Philosophy - English

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years. The University of Auckland PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree, available in over 100 different subjects. Candidates will undertake independent and original research, supervised by academic experts and research leaders. During your doctoral studies, you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal, professional and academic skills. Our doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field. All of our doctoral policies and guidelines governing PhD study, including the PhD statute, are available in Doctoral policies and guidelines. If you are looking for PhD study in a subject not listed here, it may be available under a different title.

We offer supervision in the standard PhD and in the PhD with creative practice. We welcome PhD proposals in areas including:, Māori, Pasifika and New Zealand literature, Global Indigenous literatures, Literature, evolution and cognition, Digital arts theory, American literature, Medieval literature, culture and drama, Shakespeare and early modern drama, 19th-century literature, Modernist literature, culture and drama, Contemporary literature, Contemporary theatre, Transcultural creative writing, Poetry and poetics, Narrative and literary theory, Trauma and cultural memory

Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours
Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

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 resources and facilities.
You must write an initial statement of research intent to demonstrate your research capability and experience.

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a written score of 21
Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21