Overview

Key Facts

HDR candidates will be expected under academic supervision, to conduct independent and specialised research, disseminating the results of this research in either a written dissertation, portfolio of published works or creative work with an exegesis. The Doctor of Philosophy from University of Canberra incorporates up to 12CP of coursework study to be completed in the first two semesters of the PhD for a full-time student, or over four semesters for a part-time student. The proposed PhD Plus provides graduates with a distinctive and innovative advantage to enhance their capability in professional or community practice recognised as part of their degree by incorporating opportunities for industry engagement and placements for HDR candidates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Research
Practice of Research
Doctoral Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Philosophy General Studies Liberal Arts View 9 other PhDs in Liberal Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Research Methods and Design exists as an exit award only, for those students admitted to the PhD.
If a candidate fails to meet academic requirements during candidature, they may be eligible for the Graduate Certificate as an exit award providing the requirements of the award have been met.
Where a candidate fails to meet the academic requirements of the Graduate Certificate, they will be discontinued from the PhD and offered the opportunity to reattempt failed units and, if successful, exit with a Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Certificate will not be awarded if the candidate successfully completes the PhD.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33000 AUD / year

≈ 33000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

25800 AUD / year

≈ 25800 AUD / year

Additional Details

National:

$25,800 (Low cost)

33,500 (High Cost) per year;

International:

$33,000 (Low cost)

43,200 (High Cost) per year

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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