Overview

With the guidance of an advisory team, you'll undertake a research project, produce an 80,000-word thesis and complete an oral examination.

Features

A Doctor of Philosophy degree at University of Queensland takes 3 to 4 years full-time. Under guidance, you'll develop advanced research skills and knowledge in your chosen field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Be inspired and challenged to explore new ideas and develop greater understanding of complex questions with leading researchers.

Access premier resources including one of Australia’s largest libraries, with more than 2 million physical resources and 116,800+ journal subscriptions.

Foster and improve your skills through the Career Development Framework, created with industry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students will need to apply at least 6 months before starting at UQ to allow enough time for the Australian student visa to be processed.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100213, 0100214

Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or

Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or

Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or

Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or

Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience, including research publications.

IELTS score of 6.5

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11699 AUD / year

≈ 11699 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11699 AUD / year

≈ 11699 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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