
Doctor of Philosophy
Arts and humanities
Undertake your PhD at a world-leading research institute. Victoria University provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines. Studying within our Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), you'll discover extraordinary opportunities to conduct research into the health, fitness and wellbeing of communities and individuals. You'll develop best-practice research methods, and complete an original doctoral thesis at the forefront of its field. You'll also acquire the advanced skills needed to
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +7 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 064447F
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Course overview
Undertake your PhD at a world-leading research institute. Victoria University provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines. Studying within our Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), you'll discover extraordinary opportunities to conduct research into the health, fitness and wellbeing of communities and individuals. You'll develop best-practice research methods, and complete an original doctoral thesis at the forefront of its field. You'll also acquire the advanced skills needed to present your findings in publications and at conferences.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Victoria University research entry requires an honours degree, a coursework master's with a research component, or an equivalent qualification from an approved university. Applicants without a research component may be eligible for an integrated PhD route where offered. 2. Prior research component or approved equivalent route; program-specific conditions; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University research entry requires an honours degree, a coursework master's with a research component, or an equivalent qualification from an approved university. Applicants without a research component may be eligible for an integrated PhD route where offered.
Additional entry requirement
Prior research component or approved equivalent route; program-specific conditions; English proficiency.
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 | City Campus | — | — | $38,800per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Werribee | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Footscray Park | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | St Albans | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Victoria University City Campus (City Tower)
PrimaryVictoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

