Alice Springs,
NT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Sciences in Adelaide Australia | Flinders University
Flinders University
|
Adelaide Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,300
(c. USD25,844.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Engage in an in-depth research initiative within social sciences to broaden our comprehension of the contemporary social, cultural, and political dynamics influencing global affairs. Undertaking a Social Sciences PhD at Flinders equips you with versatile abilities prized across diverse organizations and professions. This program sharpens your analytical and communication capabilities, fosters rapid learning and adaptability, while strengthening time management, organizational, and resilience competencies.
Earning a PhD serves as a gateway to professional research careers in government agencies, policy institutes, non-profits, academic institutions, and corporate enterprises. Social science PhD graduates are in high demand across public and private sectors, securing positions in writing, legal fields, government, consulting, advisory services, education, and publishing.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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:
- A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
- A Doctor of Medicine with minimum Credit average
- A Graduate Diploma or Masters degree by coursework with a research component of at least 18 units, with an average grade of Distinction or better in the research component
- A Masters by Research degree
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
Tuition
AUD
36,300