Red X iconGreen tick iconYellow tick icon

Doctor of Literature (LittD)

Overview

The degree of Doctor of Literature (LittD) is a higher doctorate and one of the University's most prestigious qualifications. It is awarded only to individuals who have achieved special excellence in their original contributions to linguistic, literary, social or historical knowledge. An intending candidate should be a graduate of the University of Otago or have had some formal association with the University.

Programme details

This information must be read subject to the statement on our Copyright & Disclaimer page.

Regulations on this page are taken from the 2025 Calendar and supplementary material.

World-class research


The University of Otago has a global reputation for research excellence. Our expertise is vast across health, society, culture, sustainability and the environment.

Explore our research
Postgraduate student
Back to top