Doctor of Philosophy
Generic programmes and qualifications
As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. This program is suited to applicants who: have some prior research experience, are interested in a pursuing a career in research, have a desire to make an original contribution to research in a particular field, have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more, wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification, wa
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 064191C
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Course overview
As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. This program is suited to applicants who: have some prior research experience, are interested in a pursuing a career in research, have a desire to make an original contribution to research in a particular field, have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more, wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification, want to enhance their employment opportunities.
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
Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied. A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level. Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement: a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; or a bachelor degree (four years) in an approved discipline.
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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $47,100per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophyswinburne.edu.au
- Swinburne University of Technologyswinburne.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Postgraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- International Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source