Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice Faculty) program from Queensland University of Technology adopt a project management approach, with higher degree research (HDR) candidates working closely with their supervisory team to meet collegially reviewed milestones.

A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

During candidature, the supervisor and other key stakeholders will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in a range of scholarly activities, including research seminars, workshops, teaching and publication. The length of the thesis varies according to the topic, but should normally be no longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography.

Highlights

Make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in a specific field or learning.

Enhance your professional practice by focusing on your professional development.

Be supported by accredited supervisors, many of whom are world-renowned academics.

Complete a research proposal, develop a full course of study and present the research findings after completion of the thesis.

Competitive scholarships available.

Study full-time as either an internal or external student.

Possible careers

Academic

Artist

Designer

Educational researcher

Educator

Media Researcher

Programme Structure

Scholarly activities:

Research seminars

Workshops

Teaching

Publication

Mandatory:

Advanced Information Retrieval Skills

Time based Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Policy

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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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: 006367J

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent

a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and

present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Tuition Fee

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International

33000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33000 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

31000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31000 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice Faculty).

Available Scholarships

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

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