Overview

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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

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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.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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85

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Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Sippy Downs, Australia
Strathpine, Australia
Gympie, Australia

Disciplines

History Philosophy Educational Research View 3 other PhDs in History in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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85

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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;

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Tuition Fee

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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.

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