Sydney,
NSW,
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Cognitive Science) in Sydney Australia | Macquarie University
Macquarie University
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
51,900
(c. USD37,632.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is granted for original research showcasing a student's ability to undertake substantial independent scholarly work.
Macquarie University strives to produce groundbreaking research with global impact. If you're driven not just to envision the future but to shape it, we welcome you to collaborate with us.
Our doctoral program equips you with cutting-edge expertise, fostering abilities such as analytical reasoning, innovative problem-solving, critical evaluation, leadership, social influence, and technological design - competencies ranked among the World Economic Forum's top future-ready skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to a PhD degree is one of the following:
completion of a Master of Research (MRes) with a grade of at least a Distinction level (75 per cent or greater) in second year
a Master of Philosophy
a two-year masters degree with a major research component at Distinction level (75 per cent or greater).
Further requirements include:
peer-reviewed research output may be taken into consideration for admission to the program
you must also demonstrate your suitability for entry to the program by including a detailed research proposal
entry will also be assessed on availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
candidates who have not completed an MRes and do not meet the above criteria may be asked to undertake the Master of Research as a research training pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy.
For admission to the PhD, the University needs to confirm that prospective candidates will be able to complete their degree within the stated time periods, and that they have undertaken:
Significant study of their discipline beyond undergraduate level, are equipped to make strategic decisions about the state of research in their field and key new directions for research, and are thus ready to conduct an HDR level project.
A substantial research project at masters level that indicates they have significant experience in independently identifying a research question, designing a research project using a methodology that they have been able to justify in relation to alternatives, and that their project has produced coherent and well-justified conclusions, situated in relation to the literature.
IELTS- 6.5 with 6.0 in all bands, TOEFL IBT- 83 with 13 in reading, 21 in writing, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking
completion of a Master of Research (MRes) with a grade of at least a Distinction level (75 per cent or greater) in second year
a Master of Philosophy
a two-year masters degree with a major research component at Distinction level (75 per cent or greater).
Further requirements include:
peer-reviewed research output may be taken into consideration for admission to the program
you must also demonstrate your suitability for entry to the program by including a detailed research proposal
entry will also be assessed on availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
candidates who have not completed an MRes and do not meet the above criteria may be asked to undertake the Master of Research as a research training pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy.
For admission to the PhD, the University needs to confirm that prospective candidates will be able to complete their degree within the stated time periods, and that they have undertaken:
Significant study of their discipline beyond undergraduate level, are equipped to make strategic decisions about the state of research in their field and key new directions for research, and are thus ready to conduct an HDR level project.
A substantial research project at masters level that indicates they have significant experience in independently identifying a research question, designing a research project using a methodology that they have been able to justify in relation to alternatives, and that their project has produced coherent and well-justified conclusions, situated in relation to the literature.
IELTS- 6.5 with 6.0 in all bands, TOEFL IBT- 83 with 13 in reading, 21 in writing, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking
Tuition
AUD
51,900