Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at La Trobe University is an internationally-recognised advanced research qualification.

Features

Each PhD candidate undertakes a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision and leading to the submission of a thesis for examination.

The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative contribution to the discipline.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Candidates are supported by at least two accredited supervisors with a demonstrated track record in the proposed area of investigation as outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy.

Progress throughout the degree is tracked and managed in keeping with the University's Graduate Research Progress Policy.

Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to the restrictions of the student visa.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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56

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy View 33 other PhDs in Philosophy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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56

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code:

Low cost: 0100699;

High cost: 0100698

a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above; OR

a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years. These applicants may be eligible for direct entry to the PhD if:

their qualifying degree includes a minor thesis or other substantial research component assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 above; OR

they are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43800 AUD / year

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Additional Details

International students

Low cost fields of education: A$37 800 per EFTSL.

High cost fields of education: A$43 800 per EFTSL.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

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