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Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201053UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Doctor of Philosophy - Arts - also known as a PhD or Doctorate - is the highest Arts degree offered by the University of Melbourne. By writing a sustained thesis (80,000-100,000 words) of independent research which examines a specific problem, issue or topic, you will make a significant and original contribution to an existing area of knowledge in your field of study.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A four-year honours degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% in the final year subjects, or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 80% for the research component

  • A Masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component, equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 75% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent, with a minimum result of 80% for the research component
  • A qualification and professional experience which is considered to be equivalent as deemed by the selection committee
  • Have obtained the endorsement of a prospective supervisor
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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Official course pagestudy.unimelb.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comStawell Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auWarren Clark Agricultural Research Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAustralian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) Centennial Prizesearch.studyaustralia.gov.auFMAA First Year High Achiever Awardsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information