The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means:
Traditional PhD: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a c. 100,000 word thesis.
PhD by Publication: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of the submission of a thesis (c. 50,000 words) containing a number of papers written up as journal articles.
PhD by Creative Project: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a thesis and a project, including but not limited to: a durable record of performance, exhibition of visual arts, writing, design, film, multimedia, CD, DVD, software program or other creative works.
Estimated FeeAUD 17,364.00 per Semester
Duration3 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (58)
Next Intake
02 Mar 2026
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.
To be eligible for Admission to the course applicants must evidence as per Section 5 of the Higher Degree Research Policy:
a) an Australian undergraduate degree with Honours (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) or international equivalent; or
b) a Masters degree by research (Distinction average) successfully completed in a relevant discipline or related field; or
c) a Masters degree by coursework (Distinction average) with appropriate research training including a substantial component of original research, successfully completed in a relevant discipline or related field; or
d) a qualification equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 completed to at least distinction average with appropriate research training including a substantial component of original research in a relevant discipline or related field; or
e) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with professional experience or cultural expertise in Indigenous Knowledges or kinship connections and who demonstrate capacity to undertake an independent research project on Indigenous Knowledges; or
f) other professional experience demonstrating research training equivalent to AQF level 8 or 9 and capacity to undertake an independent research project.
Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate’s potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee’s reports will all be taken into consideration (refer to section 6 of the Higher Degree Research Policy).
International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as published by the University (refer Appendix C of the Higher Degree Research Policy).
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE58
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Ballarat Campus (Aquinas)
1200 Mair Street
Ballarat - Victoria
Australia
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1100 Nudgee Road
Banyo - Queensland
Australia
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127 Phillip Ave
Watson - Australian Capital Territory
Australia
Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s)
The Mary Glowrey Building 115 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy - Victoria
Australia
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40 Edward Street
North Sydney - New South Wales
Australia
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25A Barker Road
Strathfield - New South Wales
Australia
