Overview

Why choose this course

The University of Wollongong Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities has a robust track record in research across a broad range of disciplines. Our passionate and engaged scholars provide a rich environment for the continued development of theoretical and interdisciplinary research.

The UOW School of Geography and Sustainable Communities is home to leading academics specialising in a broad range of areas within Human Geography. The School also has a long history of interdisciplinary and transformational research supporting the development of individuals, organisations and communities.

Programme Structure

The School of Geography and Sustainable Communities offers supervision in areas related to:

The Anthropocene
Climate Change
Cultural Geography
Disaster Management
Economic Geography
Environmental Geography
Indigenous Geographies
Mobilities
Population Geography
Resource Consumption and Management
Social Geography
Urban Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Geography Sustainable Development View 14 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 092063A

Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher; Research Masters with at least ⅔ of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+
Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

37824 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18912 AUD per semester during 48 months.
National

37824 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18912 AUD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Wollongong

1600 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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