The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the humanities and social sciences cultivates high-level skills in research processes, advanced communication skills, analysis and synthesis of knowledge.
Global, Urban and Social Studies, Ph.D.
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- 36 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee25920 AUD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
You’ll develop and extend your expertise, widen your networks, enhance your career prospects and produce socially useful research. You'll create a thesis or research project that makes a substantial and original contribution to an existing body of knowledge.
Individually supervised research programs are available in three key areas: the social, the urban and the global.
RMIT University has particular expertise in the fields of:
- Urban Planning And Housing Studies
- Sustainability
- Criminology
- Globalisation And Cultural Studies
- Sociology
- International Development And Relations
- Community Development
- Social And Public Policy
- Social Work
Through the program you’ll access and nurture industry partnerships and collaboration with other researchers while gaining creative, technical and communication skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts.
Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date A student can apply at any time for this programme, there is no deadline.
- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Duration description
Full-time 3-4 years
- Average part-time duration 72 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Duration description
- Part-time 6-8 years
- International student visa holders can only study full-time.
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
The PhD program is structured to enable you to:
- complete a compulsory research methods course
- receive training in research integrity and ethics
- select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques
- complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard.
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
General Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
- a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours
- a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average
- evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research
Tuition Fee
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25920 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25920 AUD per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Melbourne
- 1501 - 2660 AUD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government under the RTS and you have full exemption from tuition fees.
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