Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia, Science
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

As a Doctor of Philosophy in Science candidate, youll undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. The research youll undertake may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative.Skills you’ll learnIndependent thinkingProject managementData analyticsCritical thinkingCommunication skillsYour career opportunitiesAcademicResearcherConsultant in Government, industry or not-for-profitEntrepreneurBusiness developmentAnalyst – policy, market, quantitative

Which department am I in?

Science

CRICOS

064191C

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$43,600.00 (US$ 28,733) per year
Student services and amenities fee 365

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

Start date

December 2025

Venue

Hawthorn Campus

John Street,

Hawthorn,

Victoria,

3122, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$43,600.00 (US$ 28,733) per year

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Hawthorn Campus

John Street,

Hawthorn,

Victoria,

3122, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; or a bachelor degree (four years) in an approved discipline.

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

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About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne is one of the world’s top young universities, offering industry-aligned courses taught by teachers who are experts in their field.

  • Ranked #24 in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
  • Top 250 universities in the world by the THE WU rankings(2024)
  • Ranked #142 in US News Best Global Universities (2024-25)
  • 5-stars for teacher- student ratio & overall experience

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