Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD - Agriculture and Environmental Studies in Herston Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Herston Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,040
(c. USD33,721.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a globally recognized postgraduate research degree designed to cultivate independent research capabilities.
Working with a supervisory panel, you'll conduct an in-depth research project, compose an 80,000-word dissertation, and defend it through an oral examination.
This full-time program typically spans 3-4 years, during which you'll refine specialized research expertise in your selected discipline.
The dissertation represents a significant scholarly work that offers novel insights to your research domain. Alternative presentation formats may be considered for your final submission.
Applicants should possess robust academic qualifications and may be required to provide a detailed research proposal along with supporting documentation. Annually, approximately 1,000 doctoral researchers commence their studies at UQ, exploring diverse academic subjects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or
Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or
Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or
Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience, including research publications.
IELTS (all other disciplines) - 6.5, 6.0 in every sub-band
TOEFL (paper-based) 570 5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
Tuition
AUD
48,040