48 monthsProgramme duration
39,000 AUDTuition Fee/year
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an internationally-recognised advanced research qualification.
Each PhD candidate undertakes a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision and leading to the submission of a thesis for examination. The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative contribution to the discipline.
Candidates are supported by at least two accredited supervisors with a demonstrated track record in the proposed area of investigation as outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy. Progress throughout the degree is tracked and managed in keeping with the University's Graduate Research Progress Policy. Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to the restrictions of the student visa.
The thesis must be submitted within four years (or part-time equivalent) of commencement in the degree. All PhD programs are administered by the La Trobe Graduate Research School.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Philosophy
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an internationally-recognised advanced research qualification.
Each PhD candidate undertakes a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision and leading to the submission of a thesis for examination. The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative contribution to the discipline.
Candidates are supported by at least two accredited supervisors with a demonstrated track record in the proposed area of investigation as outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy. Progress throughout the degree is tracked and managed in keeping with the University's Graduate Research Progress Policy. Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to the restrictions of the student visa.
The thesis must be submitted within four years (or part-time equivalent) of commencement in the degree. All PhD programs are administered by the La Trobe Graduate Research School.
Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a PhD at La Trobe University is a Master's by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Master's by research thesis standard of 70 or above.
An applicant with a Bachelor's (Honours) or Master's by coursework degree with a minor thesis, typically 10,000 to 20,000 words (or equivalent depending on disciplinary norms), completed within the last ten years may be eligible for entry to the PhD where the minor thesis is assessed at a La Trobe Master's by research thesis standard of 70 or above.
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