Ballarat,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Science) (SU0.1.FST) in Churchill Australia | Federation University Australia
Federation University Australia
|
Churchill Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,300
(c. USD23,743.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy program involves candidates collaborating with a Principal Supervisor, who is selected by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee and approved by the School. This full-time program spans a minimum of three years and a maximum of four years, culminating in an approximately 100,000-word thesis that undergoes external examination. A PhD serves as a versatile qualification, opening doors to opportunities in government, industry, business, and independent research institutions, depending on the research focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must: possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, or possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, or submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board
English language proficiency
Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 79-93 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 58 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169).
Tuition
AUD
33,300