Doctor of Philosophy 48 months PHD Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

37,600 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

  • Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation. 
  • Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field. 
  • Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars, and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture. 
  • Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in University scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis. 
  • Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance your professional career prospects. 

A PhD challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems. Working with an experienced supervisory team, candidates develop new theories, methodologies and models that may shape the future of the profession or discipline. A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis, and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant or original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.


The supervisory team will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

  • Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation. 
  • Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field. 
  • Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars, and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture. 
  • Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in University scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis. 
  • Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance your professional career prospects. 

A PhD challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems. Working with an experienced supervisory team, candidates develop new theories, methodologies and models that may shape the future of the profession or discipline. A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis, and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant or original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.


The supervisory team will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

Admission Requirements

5+
176+
58+
6.5+
79+
Entry requirements
You must have either:
  • a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
  • a completed recognised master degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Master and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component, normally not less than 25%. Holders of master 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

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant’s demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.


Once you've started your PhD, you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

4 Years
Jan
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
35,200 AUD
International
37,600 AUD

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