Wollongong,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Psychology) 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. USD28,861.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is designed for high-achieving Honours graduates seeking to deeply investigate a specialized area of psychology. This advanced program culminates in a Doctoral degree, strengthening research capabilities, academic credentials, and professional opportunities in psychology-related fields.
Doctoral studies focus on research thesis work at an elevated level of theoretical and technical sophistication, resulting in novel contributions to psychological knowledge. Degree completion depends solely on successful thesis defense rather than accumulated credit points.
Producing a PhD dissertation requires making substantial advancements in psychological knowledge. Candidates collaborate with faculty to develop research topics, benefiting from the department's expertise across diverse psychology specializations where staff members lead cutting-edge research initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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
40,896