Sydney,
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - 0100697 in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University
La Trobe University
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Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
24,000
(c. USD17,383.51)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a globally recognized advanced research degree conferred in collaboration with a partner institution, as outlined in a joint PhD agreement between La Trobe University and the partner. PhD students conduct extensive independent research on an original subject under academic guidance, culminating in a thesis submission. This research must demonstrate substantial innovation and contribute meaningfully to its field. Students may pursue their studies full-time or part-time, though visa regulations may impose limitations. The thesis must be completed within four years (or equivalent part-time duration) from enrollment.
Attainment of comprehensive expertise at the cutting edge of a research discipline, including novel contributions to the field. Capacity to critically evaluate relevant literature and existing research, contextualize the candidate's work within the broader academic landscape, and articulate the knowledge advancements resulting from their investigations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to apply for candidature, you must have completed:
a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above, a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years. These applicants may be eligible for direct entry to the PhD if
their qualifying degree includes a minor thesis or other substantial research component assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 above,
they are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above.
If you do not meet the minimum requirement you may be eligible to apply initially for a Masters degree by research and apply for doctoral candidature when you have completed your degree.
In addition to the requirements above, the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.
For Joint degrees, where La Trobe University is the host institution, an applicant may be considered for admission on the basis of confirmed candidature at the partner (host) institution.
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above, a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years. These applicants may be eligible for direct entry to the PhD if
their qualifying degree includes a minor thesis or other substantial research component assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 above,
they are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above.
If you do not meet the minimum requirement you may be eligible to apply initially for a Masters degree by research and apply for doctoral candidature when you have completed your degree.
In addition to the requirements above, the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.
For Joint degrees, where La Trobe University is the host institution, an applicant may be considered for admission on the basis of confirmed candidature at the partner (host) institution.
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
24,000