Overview
A PhD candidate at Western Sydney University will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
Your career
As a Doctor of Philosophy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
- Academia, industry, government and non-government organisations
- Scientific research
- Specialist consultancy
- Research management
- Executive-level management
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- Business
- Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
- Education
- Engineering, Design and Built Environment
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Culture and Society
- Environmental Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Applications for research programs are accepted at any time with successful candidates commencing on a quarterly intake basis.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
General Studies View 3 other PhDs in General Studies in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 050330A
To be eligible for admission, you must have previously completed at least one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or Class 2) degree
- Master of Research degree
- Master of Philosophy degree
- Degrees from a university or other tertiary institution equivalent to the above
Documents required:
- Certified copies of all tertiary graduation certificates and academic transcripts for degrees completed outside of Western Sydney University.
- Certified evidence of citizenship status (e.g. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, etc.) or certified evidence of residency status (for Australian permanent residents only).
- A letter of support from your proposed supervisor.
- A research proposal that clearly identifies your area of research interest and provides a project title and project description.
- Evidence of relevant employment or experience directly related to research training (if applicable).
Tuition Fee
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International
31310 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15655 AUD per semester during 36 months. -
National
20278 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10139 AUD per semester during 36 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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