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A PhD degree aims to deliver advanced research training, fostering or recognizing the creation of significant original work that meaningfully advances knowledge and scholarship. Those who earn PhDs gain specialized expertise, including advanced cognitive, technical, and research abilities within their field, empowering them to independently and methodically demonstrate original investigations or idea validation. They develop proficiency in autonomous research or experimentation, master relevant field techniques through both application and comprehensive literature review, critically evaluate sources, experimental data (where applicable), and published works, understand how their specialized topic connects to broader knowledge domains, produce high-quality written work, exhibit greater intellectual independence, and make a noteworthy original contribution to their discipline.
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110