About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas. The award of a PhD is a recognition of successful research experience of international standard in the discipline. Doctorates are completed within 3 years full-time candidature, with a maximum enrolment of four years full time, or part-time equivalent. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (March), 2023	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2023	Parramatta
Autumn (March), 2024	Campbelltown
Autumn (March), 2024	Richmond
Autumn (March), 2024	Kingswood
Autumn (March), 2024	Bankstown
Autumn (March), 2024	Parramatta
Autumn (March), 2024	Rydalmere
Spring (July), 2024	Campbelltown
Spring (July), 2024	Richmond
Spring (July), 2024	Kingswood
Spring (July), 2024	Bankstown
Spring (July), 2024	Parramatta
Spring (July), 2024	Rydalmere
Quarter 1 (January), 2025	Kingswood
Autumn (March), 2025	Parramatta
Quarter 1 (January), 2026	Kingswood

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Sydney University

A Masters degree by research, or

　　A Bachelor (Hons) degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1 honours, or

　　A demonstrated capacity for research in a discipline deemed to be acceptable to the university.

　　IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0* in each subtest)

　　TOEFL internet-based score : Total 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13, Paper Based Test = 575

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 82.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Sydney University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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