Philosophy, Ph.D. | Online (optional) | University of the Sunshine Coast | Sippy Downs, Australia
48 months
Duration
29600 AUD/year
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Foster your independent research skills, scholarly analysis and ability to communicate research findings with the Doctor of Philosophy program from University of the Sunshine Coast. 

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Overview

Key Facts 

A Philosophy PhD degree at University of the Sunshine Coast is awarded on the basis of a thesis produced under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards.

In addition to HDR program milestones, some candidates may also have:

  • project milestones (such as external progress reports to third party funding providers) that they are required to contribute to; and
  • scholarship conditions as specified in their scholarship conditions document

    • Programme Structure

    • A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires original research resulting in a thesis or a thesis and exegesis.
    • During the PhD program, PhD candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training. 

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 48 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

    Language

    English
    IELTS admission requirements IELTS
    6.5
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    TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
    85

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    Delivered

    On Campus, Blended, Online

    Academic requirements

    GPA admission requirements GPA
    Upper Second Class

    English requirements

    IELTS admission requirements IELTS
    6.5
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    TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
    85

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    • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
    • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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    • Home contents and baggage
    • Accidents
    • Legal aid

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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    CRICOS 076976D 

    To be eligible for admission to a doctoral degree, an applicant must hold:

    • a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) with a significant research component with a minimum of Class IIA from a recognised higher education institution; or
    • a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) with a significant research component equivalent to Honours degree research component from a recognised higher education institution; or
    •  a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution, and shall have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Class IIA Honours as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee; 

    Tuition Fee

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    • International

      29600 AUD/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 29600 AUD per year during 48 months.

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Philosophy.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2024
    English Excellence Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Sippy Downs, Australia
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Australian Government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 AUD
    Deadline
    13 Oct 2024
    Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    American Australian Association (AAA)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    120000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Future Leaders Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    24 Nov 2024
    Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Australian Government Department of Education
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    15000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Destination Australia
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Province of Lower Austria
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2024
    ACES Scholarships
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    International MVC Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Meridian Vocational College
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Meridian Vocational College
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
    Merit-based

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    Meridian Vocational College
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2024
    ServiceScape Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    MVC Access Scholarships
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Meridian Vocational College
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    14 Oct 2024
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2024
    Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Leopold Figl Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    26 Feb 2025
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    90000 AUD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    The Ramsay Centre
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2024
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
    Merit-based Need-based

    Read more about eligibility

    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2024
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

    Read more about eligibility

    IvyPanda
    Location not available

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