Master Of Philosophy (Mphil) In Materials And Processing
The University of Waikato
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Description
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Requierments
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Study options
For international students
This degree consists of a research project in the form of a thesis, dissertation, substantial research or creative work. A recognised bachelors degree with a B/B+ average, and a B/B+ average in a relevant subject (if required). Some faculties/schools require an honours degree (to demonstrate research capacity). Where the above requirements are not met, further study in a lower level programme may be required first. English Language Requirements an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.
1 Year - Full time
About
Based in the city of Hamilton in New Zealand, the University of Waikato is an internationally recognised institution which offers hundreds of different programmes with the aim of getting its graduates job-ready.
Waikato has been awarded QS five stars for facilities, social sciences and management, employability, internationalisation, teaching, and inclusiveness. The university has jumped 127 places in the QS World University Rankings over the last five years, making it number 274 out of more than 1,000 universities around the world.
The University of Waikato is an international institution, with over 2,000 of its students coming from overseas. It has an enthusiastic and energetic support team who pride themselves on helping international students with a variety of issues, such as preparing for graduate events and job fairs. All of the teaching staff at Waikato also have an ‘open office hours’ policy, so students can visit them to discuss their work and raise any issues they may have with the course content.
International students who attend Waikato can also get involved with the ‘International Buddy Programme’. This scheme pairs them up with an existing student at the institution to help them settle in more smoothly to life in a new country.
Lots of employers in New Zealand visit Waikato throughout the year to spread the word about internships and graduate positions that they have available. The university also holds a ‘Job-Ready Day’ that sees students liaise with employers and alumni and get advice on preparation for future jobs.
