Wollongong,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Geography and Sustainable Communities) in Wollongong Australia | University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
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Wollongong Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,896
(c. USD28,707.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy program is designed for research-oriented students seeking to thoroughly investigate a specialized subject. This internationally recognized PhD qualification will significantly boost your research capabilities and career opportunities.
Spanning four years, this doctoral program focuses on advanced research thesis work rather than credit accumulation. Students can typically choose between full-time or part-time study options.
You'll undertake an independent research project under supervision, culminating in an original doctoral dissertation that meaningfully advances knowledge in your chosen field.
The School of Geography and Sustainable Communities provides expert supervision across diverse research areas including Anthropocene studies, Climate Change impacts, Cultural Geography, Disaster Management strategies, Economic Geography patterns, Environmental Geography issues, Indigenous Geographies perspectives, Mobility studies, Population Geography dynamics, Resource Management approaches, Social Geography frameworks, and Urban Geography developments.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program: IELTS Academic: 6.5 with subscores of 6.0. TOEFL ibt: 86 (Reading 18, Writing 18, Listening 17, Speaking 17).
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher, Research Masters with at least of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+, Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher, Research Masters with at least of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+, Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.
Tuition
AUD
40,896