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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY


  • Edith Cowan University
  • Course CRICOS Code:085257E
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.658
  • Course Duration:4 years
  • Australian State:Western AustraliaWA
  • Australian City:Joondalup
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an opportunity to pursue a topic you're passionate about at the highest academic level. A PhD is an independent, supervised research project that is assessed on the submission of a thesis or creative work and exegesis. This course may be undertaken in any School within ECU, provided there are supervisors available in your proposed research area, and the resources and facilities required to complete your proposed project are accessible. ECU encourages interdisciplinary research that may span two or more disciplines. As a PhD candidate, you will be expected to develop a project that can be completed in three years full-time. You may submit your thesis any time after two years of full-time study, and the maximum course duration for a PhD is four years full-time. A PhD is a significant undertaking, and if enrolled full-time you are expected to commit at least 35 hours per week to your research.

Basic Information

Course Discipline All
Faculty
Qualification Level Research Degrees
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 35,250
Course Duration 4 years
Campus(es) Joondalup

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research. Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study. Special entry may be considered for applications to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who will be required to attend an audition and/or interview. Note For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page. Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Masters Degree (Research); or Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
English Requirements IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO