Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Indigenous Knowledge in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,880
(c. USD36,225.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Indigenous knowledge encompasses wisdom, discoveries, and traditions cultivated by Indigenous communities worldwide across many generations, often within cultures that maintain profound connections with their environments.
This knowledge finds application in numerous disciplines – from healthcare and wellness to schooling, progress initiatives, environmental stewardship, farming, legal systems, and creative expressions.
As Australia's inaugural program focused specifically on Indigenous knowledge as a distinct, multidisciplinary field, this initiative aims to acknowledge and utilize Indigenous wisdom, strengthen collaborative exchanges with Indigenous groups, and provide pathways for Indigenous scholars involved in research and higher education to pursue doctoral studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects or (University of Melbourne) equivalent
Or a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent
Or a qualification or professional experience considered to be equivalent
Or be an Indigenous Australian, who is not otherwise selected, if the Selection Committee decides they are likely to succeed in their proposed course of study.
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Or a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent
Or a qualification or professional experience considered to be equivalent
Or be an Indigenous Australian, who is not otherwise selected, if the Selection Committee decides they are likely to succeed in their proposed course of study.
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
50,880