AustraliaPhD208 weeks
Doctor of Philosophy (Global, Urban & Social Studies)
Royal Melbourne Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, Australia
Fee for international students
A$157,440 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
- Intakes
- Not published
- Duration
- 208 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- PhD
- Duration
- 208 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- Not published
About this programme
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the humanities and social sciences cultivates high-level skills in research processes, advanced communication skills, analysis and synthesis of knowledge. You'll develop and extend your expertise, widen your networks, enhance your career prospects and produce socially useful research. You'll create a thesis or research project that makes a substantial and original contribution to an existing body of knowledge.
Entry requirements
- IELTS6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT79
- Prerequisites
- A bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or A master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.