As a Doctor of Philosophy in Science candidate, you'll undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. The research you'll undertake may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative.
Estimated FeeNot available
Duration4 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE ()
Next Intake
N/A
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied.
A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.
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’s degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; or
a Bachelor’s degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; or
a Bachelor’s degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; or
a Bachelor’s degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; or
a Bachelor’s degree (four years) in an approved discipline.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
Career Outcomes
Academic
Researcher
Consultant in Government
industry or not-for-profit
Entrepreneur
Business development
Analyst – policy