Course catalogue / University of Otago
UniversityDoctor of Literature (LittD)
- Qualification
- Doctorate
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Awarded for published original contributions of special excellence in the discipline. Candidate must have held a degree for at least five years before applying. Normally a University of Otago graduate, or must have completed a substantial proportion of the work while in an academic/research unit of the University. Only one Higher Doctorate may be awarded per person.
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