Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Integrated in Geography and Sustainable Communities

University of Wollongong

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4 Years

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$26951

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The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) in the School of Geography and Sustainable Communities is for graduates of a related degree program who have a strong background in research and wish to explore a specialized topic in depth, with the added component of research related coursework. This program will lead to an internationally recognized research Doctoral Degree qualification and will enhance your research and career prospects. This degree The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which incorporates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one year of coursework subjects, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree. All students must undertake the coursework component of this degree and achieve a minimum of 65% in each subject before being admitted into the three-year research component. What you will study The first year of this degree comprises coursework subjects and research training skills. The research skills include: research methodology; literature review, critical analysis or laboratory projects; and advanced topics or a minor research project. Course structure The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) requires the successful completion of 192 credit points comprising: 24 credit points of research training coursework subjects; 24 credit points of relevant Masters level coursework subjects approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS); A substantial research component to the value of 144 credit points; and A minimum of 65% needs to be attained in the coursework subjects to be admitted into the three-year research component. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) will be able to: Demonstrate expert, specialized cognitive technical and research skills in a discipline within social sciences to independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to the field. Critically reflect on, synthesize and evaluate a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline area in social sciences. Communicate research findings, explaining and critiquing theoretical propositions, methodologies, results and conclusions to peers and to the community. Apply detailed knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute original research in the field of education with intellectual independence and with full autonomy, authoritative judgment, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.

For international students

4 year Undergraduate degree with WAM 65+ or GPA 3 out of 4. Coursework Masters with WAM 65+ or GPA 3 out of 4. English Requirements IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 All bands 54

For Iranian students

4 year Undergraduate degree with GPA 3 out of 4.

4 Years - Full time

Fee

A$40,896.00 (US$ 26,951) per yearAccommodation- Shared 2-bed apartment, Wollongong & UOW area (own room)- Total cost ( per person, per week)- 535 Please check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Wollongong Campus, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Illawarra (Wollongong), Australia

About

Located near the pristine beaches of Australia’s east coast, and just an hour and a half from Sydney, the University of Wollongong (UOW) boasts an impressive ranking of being among the best 20 modern universities in the world – as well as being placed in the top 2% of universities on the planet.
Wollongong is the tenth largest city in country and can be found between the Tasman Sea and the mountains, providing a truly Australian experience for international students.
UOW welcomes almost 6000 international students each year to its campuses in Wollongong, the Sydney CBD, and South Western Sydney (Liverpool). The University’s Wollongong campus combines modern teaching facilities with stylish study spaces. UOW’s newest campus is located in Liverpool - a rapidly growing, culturally diverse suburb near Sydney.
The University has an excellent international reputation for teaching standards across all of its faculties, and has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready. In fact, UOW is ranked among the top 1% for graduate quality in QS World University Graduate Employers survey, and 73.1% of UOW students secure full-time employment within four months of leaving the University.
Students can choose from a range of UOW accommodation options, located on-campus or in the Wollongong CBD, including brand new self-catered facilities in Kooloobong Village. Students are provided with brilliant academic and wellbeing support throughout their time at UOW, and have access to the online CareerHub which supports them in their job search.
With 120 clubs and societies, and more than 60 sports teams, UOW’s UniActive provides top-class sporting facilities to help you stay active. Live international acts entertain throughout the year at the UniBar.
UOW has a strong international focus and reputation, and offers a range of exchanges, scholarships and bursaries which assist students to transfer from its Dubai, and Hong Kong campuses, from partner institutions in Singapore, and Malaysia, and from four Chinese universities.

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