Wollongong,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Integrated (Business) in North Wollongong Australia | University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
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North Wollongong Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
32,208
(c. USD22,729.77)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research program that blends a standard three-year PhD dissertation with one year of coursework. This integrated approach merges general research training with specialized subject matter in a unified qualification.
During the initial year, students complete coursework focusing on research methodologies and select specialized subjects from the faculty's Master's programs, enabling them to gain advanced knowledge in their chosen field.
The research portion mirrors the three-year PhD structure, culminating in a written thesis that makes a substantial academic contribution. This thesis has a maximum length of 100,000 words, with each student receiving guidance from two supervisors.
To advance to the research phase, Integrated PhD candidates must achieve a minimum 65% average in their first year, including all research methodology courses. Students must also define their research focus before beginning the dissertation component.
International students aiming for academic careers in their home countries will gain valuable insights into Australian educational approaches through this program's coursework.
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).
4 year Undergraduate degree with WAM 65+ or GPA 3 out of 4. Coursework Masters with WAM 65+ or GPA 3 out of 4.
Applicants for the PhD Integrated are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. Applicants are not required to have a research component within a previous degree to be admitted to the degree.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work,
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course, and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
4 year Undergraduate degree with WAM 65+ or GPA 3 out of 4. Coursework Masters with WAM 65+ or GPA 3 out of 4.
Applicants for the PhD Integrated are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal. Applicants are not required to have a research component within a previous degree to be admitted to the degree.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work,
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course, and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Tuition
AUD
32,208