Overview

By undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Southern Queensland you will have expansive intellectual freedom to be able to make an original and substantial contribution to your area of study.

USQ academics are recognised throughout the world for their excellence in research. Some of the projects you can tap into are at the forefront of cutting edge research.
As a research student you will have the commitment and support to make a difference to society in a meaningful way. USQ is committed to excellence in research training and provide a quality research training experience for our students. We maintain our relevance in research by linking with industry and business through local and international research networks.
Our research extends across all of the Schools and Centres in the university. Within the Division of Research and Innovation it is focused across three research institutes and nine research centres, reflecting a wide array of research excellence.
To start your PhD you need to clarify your research topic and seek an academic staff member to be your supervisor. This can sometimes take time so it is wise to allow several months for discussion with potential supervisors and for consideration of your application.

Career outcomes

Graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Southern Queensland is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in industry, academia or government with specialisation in your chosen field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodologies

Statistics for Quantitative Researchers

Advanced Statistics

Advanced Engineering Studies

Advanced Engineering Project Management

Discourse Analysis

Research Project Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications may be submitted at any time; ideally, allow a minimum of 25 working days between your application and the start of your requested study period.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

24 - 32

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Business Administration Natural Sciences Liberal Arts View 20 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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: 088073M

Applicants must have one of the following:

an Australian university Bachelor honours degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) or equivalent, or
an Australian university Masters degree (with a significant research component) or equivalent, or
other qualifications and/or experiences equivalent to First Class or Second Class Honours (Division A).

Tuition Fee

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International

33600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33600 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

32160 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32160 AUD per year during 36 months.

International:

Hi-cost doctoral research: AUD 33600
Low-cost doctoral research: AUD 30240

Living costs for Toowoomba

1200 - 2000 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.

Available Scholarships

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