Entry Requirements

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 Doctor of Philosophy applicants must also meet the following specific requirements: The Pro Vice Chancellor-Research, on the advice of the National Head of School, determines admission to the Doctor of Philosophy Award.
  • Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria: Possession of a research Masters appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the National Head of School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
  • IELTS Overall 7, listening min. 6.5, Reading min. 6.5, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 6.5
  • PTE 68

Career Outcomes

  • Researcher Academic / Lecturer University Professor Research Fellow Postdoctoral Researcher Humanities Scholar Social Scientist Applied Scientist Aboriginal Studies Researcher Creative Research Practitioner Thesis Supervisor / Research Mentor Research Consultant Policy Research Analyst Cultural Studies Researcher Scientific Investigator