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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program signifies the completion of advanced research work. This qualification demands creating novel and meaningful additions to knowledge within a specified field. A minimum of three years of full-time study and thesis development is mandatory. The Council may confer the PhD degree upon a candidate's recommendation from the relevant faculty or board's Research Committee (referred to as the Committee), provided the candidate has demonstrated groundbreaking contributions to their discipline.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.