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Arts, Ph.D.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee34700 AUD/yearTuition FeeFreeTuition Fee
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Overview
A PhD offered in Arts takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. At the core of the program is an extensive, independent research project on an agreed topic, supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors.
The programme
This is enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units that provide you with the skills required to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Start date: Throughout the year
- Deadline: Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 48 months
- Duration description
Duration: 3-4 years (full time)
- Average part-time duration 96 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Flexible
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Online
Programme Structure
Philosophy is the main area of study for a PhD taken in Arts. A Doctor of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem formulated by students in consultation with their supervisors. You will produce a research thesis of no more than 80,000 words (or alternative approved output). Depending on supervision and resource availability, research topics are available in most areas of research strength including:
- Cultural Heritage
- Environmental Sustainability
- Interpreting Cultures
- Philosophy and Bioethics
- Social and Cultural Theory
- Global Change and Global Security
- Health, Wellbeing and Social Change
Along with the research component, you will also complete a series of professional development activities or coursework units relevant to your chosen research focus.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
100The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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600The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
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Minimum required score:
65PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. Delivered and marked by computer, it reports on a scale between 10 and 90.
Academic Requirements
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This programme does not recognise GRE® scores.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- CRICOS Course Code: 037831M
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.
- Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University.
- Honours bachelor degree (IIA or above) or equivalent with a major study in the same or related discipline/field of study or a master degree with a significant research component
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
34700 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 34700 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
National Applies to you
FreeTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 0 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Under the RTP, domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which exempts them from tuition fees for the normal duration of the course.
Funding
We offer over 200 types of scholarships, valued at up to $70,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course.
- Sir John Monash Scholarship Program
- Merit (academic achievement) scholarships
- Merit and equity scholarships
- Equity (disadvantage) scholarships
- Indigenous scholarships
- International student scholarships
- Honours year scholarships
- Postgraduate scholarships
- Accommodation scholarships
- Music scholarships
- Sports scholarships
- Monash College scholarships
- Research scholarships
- External scholarships
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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