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Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and a contribution to knowledge in your chosen field, which may be any covered by the university. A PhD is carried out under the supervision of an academic who is an expert in the field, and is assessed on the basis of a 70,000-word thesis.

Summary

Domestic Students

International Students

Available at these campuses tooltip
  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

minimum 3 years, maximum 4 years

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery Mode

  • Mixed-mode

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 25% of the program online.

Commencement Availability
Ballarat
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012 , 24-Sep-2012 , 07-Jan-2013 , 01-Apr-2013 , 01-Jul-2013 , 30-Sep-2013
Brisbane
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Canberra
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Melbourne
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
North Sydney
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Strathfield
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Ballarat
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012 , 24-Sep-2012 , 07-Jan-2013 , 01-Apr-2013 , 01-Jul-2013 , 30-Sep-2013
Brisbane
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Canberra
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Melbourne
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
North Sydney
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013
Strathfield
  • 26-Mar-2012, 25-Jun-2012, 24-Sep-2012, 07-Jan-2013, 01-Apr-2013, 01-Jul-2013, 30-Sep-2013

Course Costs
  • Unit Fee: $2312.5.
  • Average first year fee: $18500.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $74000.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

see domestic

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

Academic IELTS 6.5 (including individual scores of 6.0 for all tests).

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • A Bachelor's Degree with at least second class honours, Division B, or
  • A Bachelor's Degree with 2nd Class Honours in which there is no division and the Research Committee is satisfied that the standard attained is equivalent to a H2B from ACU,or
  • A graduate of this or another tertiary education institution and has after one year's study at ACU reached in the examination period a standard equal to at least H2B,or
  • A graduate of at least two years standing and the applicant's research publications or written reports on work carried out satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant has the ability and experience to pursue the proposed course of study.

Academic IELTS 6.5 (including individual scores of 6.0 for all tests).

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • A Bachelor's Degree with at least second class honours, Division B, or
  • A Bachelor's Degree with 2nd Class Honours in which there is no division and the Research Committee is satisfied that the standard attained is equivalent to a H2B from ACU, or
  • A graduate of this or another tertiary education institution and has after one year's study at ACU reached in the examination period a standard equal to at least H2B, or
  • A graduate of at least two years standing and the applicant's research publications or written reports on work carried out satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant has the ability and experience to pursue the proposed course of study.

How to Apply
The Application Process
International Students Apply Now

Description

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is available in all Faculties of the University and is awarded without classification on the basis of examination of a major thesis. The requirements for the degree shall be completed by submission of a thesis which demonstrates that the candidate has made a substantial contribution to learning and appreciates and understands the relationship of the candidate's own investigations to a wider field of knowledge.

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS 6.5 (including individual scores of 6.0 for all tests).

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students