Study Doctor of Philosophy at Murdoch University in Australia, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Make a significant, original contribution to human knowledge with in-depth research into a topic you are passionate about. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) gives you the opportunity to explore in depth a research project that you’re passionate about. You will independently research a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor and produce a thesis no more than 100,000 words. Your research will represent a significant, original contribution to human knowledge. In undertaking a PhD, you will develop independent research skills, including the capacity to formulate a problem, develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills to address it, and relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in a relevant discipline. The process of completing your thesis offers exciting opportunities to work with and be challenged by top academics and experts in your field, as well as attending national and international conferences. Candidature for research degrees is offered in all disciplines. Murdoch encourages research in interdisciplinary areas as well as in the basic disciplines.

Which department am I in?

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

CRICOS

003899E

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$37,200.00 (US$ 24,515) per year

accommodation – ranges from around 90 to 150 per week for hostels and guesthouses, to over 440 per week for a rental off-campus.

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Perth campus

90 South Street,

Murdoch,

Western Australia,

6150, Perth, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$37,200.00 (US$ 24,515) per year

accommodation – ranges from around 90 to 150 per week for hostels and guesthouses, to over 440 per week for a rental off-campus.

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Perth campus

90 South Street,

Murdoch,

Western Australia,

6150, Perth, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), an applicant must: * have a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours (AQF level 8); or * have a Masters Degree (AQF level 9) which incorporates satisfactory research preparation equivalent to at least 12 credit points; or* be enrolled as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidate in the University (AQF level 9) and satisfy the Dean with evidence of the ability to complete a Doctoral Degree (Research) successfully (AQF level 10) within the enrolment period specified in the GRD regulations ;or* have a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.

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