Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) In Humanities, Arts And Social Sciences

Swinburne University of Technology

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Qualification

4 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$22802

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As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. This program is suited to applicants who: have some prior research experience; are interested in a pursuing a career in research; have a desire to make an original contribution to research in a particular field; have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more; wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification; want to enhance their employment opportunities. Research areas include: Education, Politics and History, Philosophy, Media and Communications, Sociology, Languages (Chinese, Japanese, Italian), Indigenous Studies, Film and Television, Animation, Urban Economics, Urban Sociology, Human Geography, Demography, Social Policy and Urban Planning. Course structureThe Doctor of Philosophy degree is generally completed over a period of four years full-time or eight years part-time. Candidates undertake research, which may be pure, exploratory, experimental and/or creative, and are required to submit a written research thesis, a written research thesis including associated papers, or an artefact with an accompanying exegesis. The examinable outcome will normally be equivalent to 70 000 to 100 000 words. Where the examinable outcome takes the form of a thesis, it is acknowledged that thesis length can vary according to the nature of the work and the discipline. Throughout your candidature you will receive guidance and support from your research supervisors. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of research training sessions on topics such as thesis writing, publishing and presenting.Aims and objectivesThe Doctor of Philosophy program has the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to design, conduct and report sustained and original research. While the research is conducted under a supervisor students are expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently.

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Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied. A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level. Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement: a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework; or a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology; or a bachelor degree (four years) in an approved discipline. English language requirements International applicants must provide evidence of one of the following: minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20); or Pearson (PTE) 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) no longer than 24 months before submitting your application satisfactory completion of Swinburnes English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%) successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$34,600.00 (US$ 22,802) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, John Street, HAWTHORN, Victoria, 3122, MELBOURNE, Australia

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With three spectacular campuses in Melbourne, Australia, and a campus in Sarawak, Malaysia, Swinburne University of Technology is an internationally-recognised institution that takes great pride in providing the best possible platform for students to transition smoothly into a career.
Highly ranked for civil engineering, astronomy and sciences, Swinburne is famed for outstanding teaching and practical, hands-on learning. This is evidenced by the fact that The Good Universities Guide rated Swinburne’s overall teaching quality 83.3%.
Small, manageable class sizes provide students with a great opportunity to get individualised attention from their industry-leading tutors throughout their time at Swinburne. This is evidenced by a five-star student-teacher rating in the 2018 Good Universities Guide.
For more than 50 years, the institution has partnered with organisations in Australia and other countries all around the world, providing its students with ample opportunities for networking and work experience – meaning that they graduate feeling career-ready. With plenty of industry connections and relevant experience, Swinburne graduates will have stand-out CVs and be a step ahead of their competitors in the job market.
The Careers and Employability team are recognised for their hard work at Swinburne. Students are treated to guest speakers, career counselling and lots of guidance on how to create the perfect CV and cover letter when applying for jobs. There are also International Student Advisers on hand to help with anything from personal issues to worries about coursework.
The University features state-of-the-art facilities that allow students to get to grips with the latest equipment before heading out into their respective industries. AUD 100 million has been spent on a new Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre, and the Advanced Technologies Centre includes Australia’s only ‘Smart Structures Laboratory’.

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