The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality.
A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
The award of a PhD is a recognition of successful research experience of international standard in the discipline.
Doctorates are completed within 3 years full-time candidature, with a maximum enrolment of four years full time, or part-time equivalent.
Candidates undertake their independent research under the expert guidance of a panel of supervisors.
Your career
As a Doctor of Philosophy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
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March 2025
Parramatta City Campus Precinct
Building 1 – Peter Shergold Building,
169 Macquarie Street,
PARRAMATTA,
New South Wales,
2150, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
April 2025
Bankstown City
74 Rickard Road,
Bankstown,
New South Wales,
2214, Australia
An applicant for a PhD program must either hold: A Master’s degree by research, or A Bachelor (Hons) degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1 honours, or A demonstrated capacity for research in a discipline deemed to be acceptable to the university.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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