What will I learn?

A Doctor of Philosophy enables a candidate to develop and use expertise at the frontier of a field of research and make a significant original contribution to knowledge through their research. A Doctor of Philosophy produces individuals who can apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge in one or more fields of investigation, scholarly expertise or professional practice. The Degree provides candidates with skills that include the capacity to formulate a significant problem and to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological practices. Candidates will acquire advanced specialist research training and provide evidence for independent thought and critical analysis, effective communication and expert knowledge of the discipline within a broader framework of knowledge in the international context.

Which department am I in?

College of Sciences and Engineering

CRICOS

082540D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$41,450.00 (US$ 27,316) per year

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

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Launceston Campus

Newnham Drive,

Newnham,

Tasmania,

7250, LAUNCESTON, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$41,450.00 (US$ 27,316) per year

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

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Hobart Campus

Churchill Avenue,

SANDY BAY,

Tasmania,

7005, HOBART, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

A Bachelor Honours degree of at least second-class upper standard with a Minimum Research Component. A Master of Research Degree with a Minimum Research Component. A Masters Degree (Coursework) or Graduate Diploma with a Minimum Research Component.

IELTS (International English Language Testing Service - academic version) minimum overall score – 7.0 minimum additional scores No band less than 6.5; TOEFL (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum overall score – 94 minimum additional scores Minimum 26 for writing and speaking, and 20 for reading and listening; PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) minimum overall score – 65 minimum additional scores Minimum 65 for writing and speaking with no other score lower than 58.

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