Doctor of Philosophy
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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an elite higher degree qualification completed solely by research. Graduates at this level will have systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline or area of professional practice. Undertaken over four years of full-time study, the PhD enables a candidate to create authoritative capabilities for independent research, demonstrated through the completion of a substantial thesis, or creative works
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +6 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 119402E
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Course overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an elite higher degree qualification completed solely by research. Graduates at this level will have systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline or area of professional practice. Undertaken over four years of full-time study, the PhD enables a candidate to create authoritative capabilities for independent research, demonstrated through the completion of a substantial thesis, or creative works with exegesis. Throughout their research journey, the candidate works closely with a supervisory team who provide academic guidance and support. Candidates in this course would undertake a research project within the broad area of human movement, exercise and sports sciences.
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
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be eligible for admission as a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy an applicant must:; have graduated with or qualified for a Masters degree that included a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at PhD level; ave graduated with or qualified for a four year Honours Bachelor degree, or Degree with Honours at first class or second class, upper division, honours, that included a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at PhD level; have been enrolled for a Masters degree by research and have completed research which is assessed by the academic Board as demonstrating the capacity to undertake research at PhD level; hold qualifications and/or have demonstrated skills, experience, research, or publications which are assessed by the Academic Board as being at least equivalent to or as a satisfactory substitute for any of the qualifications prescribed above.
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 | Mount Helen (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 |
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