Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Global, Urban and Social Studies) in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University
RMIT University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
47,040
(c. USD33,491.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in humanities and social sciences fosters advanced capabilities in research methodologies, sophisticated communication techniques, and critical analysis of information. Students expand their specialized knowledge, build professional connections, improve employment opportunities, and conduct meaningful societal research. Candidates produce a thesis or project that significantly advances current academic understanding. The program offers personalized research supervision across three focal domains: social studies, urban development, and global perspectives. Participants engage with industry partners and fellow researchers while developing innovative thinking, technical proficiency, and communication abilities to formulate and assess complex concepts.
This degree provides graduates with credentials recognized both nationally and internationally. Alumni pursue careers in higher education, research institutions, and executive roles across educational settings. Additionally, PhD holders secure leadership positions in government agencies, NGOs, and corporate organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year, or
a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average,
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average,
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Tuition
AUD
47,040