Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology): Fees & Entry Requirements at Federation University Australia, Australia

Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)

Australia

What will I learn?

This Doctor of Philosophy program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.

CRICOS

081098C

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,000.00 (20,01,668) per year
Accommodation - Weekly rate starting from 273

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

08/11/2026

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Berwick Campus

100 Clyde Road, Berwick,

Berwick,

Victoria,

3806, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$36,000.00 (20,01,668) per year
Accommodation - Weekly rate starting from 273

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

08/11/2026

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Mt Helen Campus

University Drive, Mt Helen Ballarat,

Mt Helen,

Victoria,

3350, Ballarat, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must: possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, or possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, or submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, and atisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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