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Sydney New South Wales 2060
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North Sydney Campus
40 Edward Street
Sydney New South Wales 2060
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 097176G
Level of study: Doctoral Degrees
Summary
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means:
Traditional PhD: A PhD candidate's work is assessed on the basis of a c. 100,000 word thesis.
PhD by Publication: A PhD candidate's work is assessed on the basis of the submission of a thesis (c. 50,000 words) containing a number of papers written up as journal articles.
PhD by Creative Project: A PhD candidate's work is assessed on the basis of a thesis and a project, including but not limited to: a durable record of performance, exhibition of visual arts, writing, design, film, multimedia, CD, DVD, software program or other creative works.
Further detailed information regarding requirements for the submission of a PhD may be located in the Guidelines on the Preparation and Presentation of a Research or Professional Doctoral Thesis for Examination.
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27,300 Per Year |
02 Jan 2024 01 Jul 2024 |
3 years
Read moreThree years full-time, with the possibility of a six to 12 month extension Full time |
Ballarat Campus 1200 Mair Street Ballarat Victoria 3350 Australia |
| 27,300 Per Year |
02 Jan 2024 01 Jul 2024 |
3 years
Read moreThree years full-time, with the possibility of a six to 12 month extension Full time |
Melbourne Campus 115 Victoria Parade Melbourne Victoria 3065 Australia |
Entry criteria
If applicants have an overseas qualification/s from an institution where English is not the standard language of instruction, they will need to meet ACU’s English proficiency requirements, e.g Academic IELTS 6.5 (including individual scores of 6.0 for all tests). Refer to Appendix C Higher Degree Research Regulations
Inherent requirement
The eligibility criteria for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy are stipulated in the Higher Degree Research Regulations, Eligibility For Admission To A Research Higher Degree.
The progress requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy are stipulated in the Higher Degree Research Regulations , Pursuance of Candidature.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5 overall score (including individual scores of 6.0 for all tests)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 58
- Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL) - 79 (Writing - 24, Reading - 19, Speaking - 20, Listening - 20)
- ACU English Language Test - B
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - 176