Newcastle,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Philosophy) in Callaghan Australia | The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle
|
Callaghan Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
34,650
(c. USD25,097.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Philosophy seeks to analyze the core beliefs that shape human thought and existence, while empowering individuals to conduct such examinations independently. This process entails assessing arguments supporting or opposing different viewpoints, exploring their historical, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds, and critically analyzing and judging these positions. Due to its foundational importance, philosophy traces its origins to ancient Greek and other early civilizations, maintaining a continuous presence in academic institutions. At the University of Newcastle (UON), scholars in Philosophy and Religion work with international partners from leading global universities including European institutions (University of Bristol; University of Manchester; University of Oxford), North American colleges (Williams College, Massachusetts), and Asian centers of learning (Fudan University; Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing; University of Hong Kong).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall:
i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training); or
ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training), and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognized by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1; or
iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the relevant School; or
iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the School; An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four-year bachelor’s degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree.
TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.
Tuition
AUD
34,650