Doctor of Philosophy
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The Doctor of Philosophy sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the Institute.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 119291G
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Course overview
The Doctor of Philosophy sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the Institute.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
The guide states Australian Year 11 equivalence for Foundation entry, Year 12 equivalence for Higher Education Diploma and undergraduate entry, and a three-year Australian-bachelor equivalent for postgraduate entry.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Federation University Ballarat | 1 July 2027 | — | $36,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camp Street (Ballarat) | 1 July 2027 | — | $36,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Berwick | 1 July 2027 | — | $36,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 1 July 2027 | — | $36,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 1 July 2027 | — | $36,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophyfederation.edu.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source