Bunbury,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mount Lawley Australia | Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
|
Mount Lawley Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,400
(c. USD28,763.63)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) allows you to deeply explore a subject you're enthusiastic about at the most advanced academic level. This program involves conducting independent research under supervision, evaluated through a thesis or creative work with accompanying analysis. You can pursue this degree in any ECU School where suitable supervisors and necessary resources exist for your chosen research topic. ECU actively supports interdisciplinary studies that bridge multiple fields. PhD candidates must design projects achievable within three years of full-time study, with submissions permitted after two years and a maximum duration of four years. Undertaking a PhD requires substantial dedication, with full-time students expected to devote a minimum of 35 hours weekly to their research.
Program learning objectives
Combine comprehensive, systematic knowledge of complex subject matter with research methodologies to establish specialized expertise
Employ advanced skills and informed judgment to adapt research approaches and conduct independent, systematic investigations at the forefront of a discipline
Utilize communication abilities to analyze theoretical concepts, methods, and outcomes while effectively presenting complex, original research results to academic peers and the wider public
Demonstrate accountability and innovation in planning and executing novel research, showing ability to produce new knowledge with academic autonomy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.
Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Special entry may be considered for applications to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who will be required to attend an audition and/or interview.
For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research), or
Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class), or
Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0),
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17.
TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better.
All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.
Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
Special entry may be considered for applications to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who will be required to attend an audition and/or interview.
For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.
Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Masters Degree (Research), or
Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class), or
Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0),
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - Minimum score of 84, with no individual score less than 17.
TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) - Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better.
Tuition
AUD
40,400