Overview

During the first year of our integrated PhD program, you’ll receive training in best-practice research methods. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original research, graduating in the standard timeframe. You’ll learn to present your research in a variety of contexts, including journals and conferences.

Features

In the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) program from Victoria University, you'll receive expert supervision from researchers in our 'Sustainable industries and liveable cities' group, which offers leadership in our focus areas.

Careers

Following your PhD, you’ll be ready for a research or management career in the private or public sectors, or to become an academic. These are usually high-level roles, and paid accordingly.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Artificial intelligence and intelligent information systems

Business, financial systems

Climate change, alternative energies and conservation

Cultural diversity, arts and social justice, religious and racial discrimination

Economic modelling

Education systems, policies and practices for diverse communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Philosophy View 36 other PhDs in Philosophy in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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 code: 099052C

Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF8), or equivalent, in a different discipline to the proposed research with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale) for the final year

Completion of an Australian Masters degree (AQF9), or equivalent, undertaken by coursework in any discipline, not including a thesis, with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale)

Completion of an equivalent combination of academic and research achievements such as relevant industry experience, research experience evidenced by peer review publications or the completion of a high-level research project, in a different discipline to the proposed research, deemed to be equivalent to any of the above entry requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

38800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19400 AUD per semester during 48 months.

Domestic student fee : AU$32,200 per year

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 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

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