Content
Doctor of Philosophy
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • Fraser Coast
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 16720
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • Fraser Coast
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 19440
  • On-campus
    AUD 19200

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) or equivalent, or a Masters degree (with research component) or other qualifications equivalent to First Class Honours, together with evidence of professional standing.

Normally all students will be enrolled as provisional candidates, with their status being reviewed within 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time enrolment.

How to apply

Domestic research students (Australian and New Zealand) can apply directly to USQ.

Intending students are advised to allow several months for discussion with potential supervisors and for consideration of the application prior to the commencement of the program.

Closing dates

Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is ideal to allow a minimum of 20 working days between when you submit your application and the start of your requested semester.

International entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0)
  • TOEFL (paper based): 570 (or better) (with minimum test of written English score of 5)
  • TOEFL (electronic): 230 (or better) (with essay rating of at least 5)
  • TOEFL (internet based): 90 (or better) (with 20 minimum in all bands)
  • Pearson (PTE Academic): 58 (or better) (with no communicative score lower than 58)
  • Singapore, Hong Kong, British 'O' Level English: 'C' or better

Pre-requisites

Bachelor degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A) or equivalent, or a Masters degree (with research component) or other qualifications equivalent to First Class Honours, together with evidence of professional standing.

Normally all students will be enrolled as provisional candidates, with their status being reviewed within 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time enrolment. 

International how to apply

CRICOS code: 031453C

Intending students are advised to allow several months for discussion with potential supervisors and for consideration of the application prior to the commencement of the program.

Closing dates

Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is ideal to allow a minimum of 20 working days between when you submit your application and the start of your requested semester.

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