Doctor of Philosophy
Arts and humanities
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is Griffith's premier research training degree. It is your opportunity to explore a specific research area or topic that you are passionate about. You will be challenged to develop your original research project and receive mentoring and guidance from your supervisor. The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis or other substantial research output prepared independently under supervision that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the relevan
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- South Bank
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 062206F
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Course overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is Griffith's premier research training degree. It is your opportunity to explore a specific research area or topic that you are passionate about. You will be challenged to develop your original research project and receive mentoring and guidance from your supervisor. The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis or other substantial research output prepared independently under supervision that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study as judged by independent experts of international standing.
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 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An applicant for admission as a PhD candidate shall hold: a Bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree, incorporating a significant research component, from a recognised institution ; a record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division A).
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 1 | Brisbane City | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Brisbane City | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Brisbane City | 12 July 2027 | — | $40,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophygriffith.edu.au
- Griffith Universitygriffith.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Griffith English Language Institute Guide 2026Official source
- Griffith University 2026 International Student GuideOfficial source
- Griffith Understanding Entry RequirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source