
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Arts and humanities
Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. Victoria University's integrated program offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines. During the first year of our integrated PhD program, you’ll receive training in best-practice research methods. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original research, graduating in the standard timeframe. You’ll learn to present your research in a variety of contexts, including j
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Melbourne
- VIC · +7 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 099052C
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Course overview
Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. Victoria University's integrated program offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines. During the first year of our integrated PhD program, you’ll receive training in best-practice research methods. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original research, graduating in the standard timeframe. You’ll learn to present your research in a variety of contexts, including journals and conferences. You'll receive expert supervision from researchers in our 'Sustainable industries and liveable cities' group, which offers leadership in our focus areas.
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 | Werribee | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | City Campus | — | — | $38,800per year | 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.

