Overview
With supportive supervisors who are leaders in their field, you can become part of an elite team of driven researchers.
With great scholarships on offer, you can enjoy in-house workshops, seminars and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture. There's also funding for conferences so you can share your work and network as you go.
What to expect from the Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted by Faculty of Law) at Queensland University of Technology
It's your opportunity to be guided by experts who are immersed in vibrant research that makes a real world difference. There's also more detailed information about scholarships and student support at the university's PhDs and research degrees page.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Course duration:
- Advanced Information Retrieval Skills
- Time based Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Credits
384 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Legal Studies View 14 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in AustraliaAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Required
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 006367J
You must have either:
- a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
- a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)
Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:
- have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
- present evidence of research experience and potential for approval
Tuition Fee
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International
36800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 36800 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
National
26800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 26800 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months.
- Internationals: $30,300 - $36,800
- Nationals: $26,800 - $33,300 per year full-time if you exceed the maximum time under RTP
Funding
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