Overview

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A Philosophy PhD degree at University of the Sunshine Coast is awarded on the basis of a thesis produced under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards.
In addition to HDR programme milestones, some candidates may also have:

project milestones (such as external progress reports to third party funding providers) that they are required to contribute to; and
scholarship conditions as specified in their scholarship conditions document

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Programme Structure

Courses include

A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research programme that requires original research resulting in a thesis or a thesis and exegesis.

During the PhD programme, PhD candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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85

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia
Strathpine, Australia
Gympie, Australia

Disciplines

History Philosophy Educational Research View 34 other PhDs in Philosophy in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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85

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6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS 076976D

To be eligible for admission to a doctoral degree, an applicant must hold:

a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) with a significant research component with a minimum of Class IIA from a recognised higher education institution; or

a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) with a significant research component equivalent to Honours degree research component from a recognised higher education institution; or
a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution, and shall have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Class IIA Honours as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee;

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Tuition Fees

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31030 AUD / year

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

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