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Doctor of Philosophy

ProviderCharles Darwin University
Course code: SIA-219162UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Doctor of Philosophy, or PhD, candidates undertake a novel and significant program of research, under the direction of two or more supervisors. The candidates then communicate the results of this research in a thesis or another approved format. To facilitate their research and their career, candidates also need to complete additional training and other activities in line with the HDR Policy

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

To achieve the minimum level of academic proficiency to enrol in a PhD, applicants must have completed:

  • A. at least one semester FTE of relevant research activity at AQF Level 8 and achieved a GPA equivalent to a Distinction.
  • B. at least one semester FTE of relevant research activity at AQF Level 9 or above
  • C. equivalent levels of research activity as approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
  • You must also plan to conduct research that is compatible with the research priorities and resources of this University.

When you apply, you must submit a research proposal, comprising 500 to 1000 words.

  • The research priorities of this University tend to revolve around:
  • Tropical, regional, and remote health - including nursing, midwifery, and allied health.
  • Environmental studies.
  • Energy, resources, and engineering.
  • Social and public policy in Northern Australia and the region.
  • Community resilience.
  • Cybersecurity and IT.
  • Business and law
  • Education.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

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 countriesBangladesh · India
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsBusiness Enterprises · Information Systems
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BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Teaching (Secondary)Master degree · Business Enterprises · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
2
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Business Administration Sustainable LeadershipMaster degree · Sustainable Leadership · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
3
IndiaBachelor background
Master of NursingMaster degree · Nursing · In Australia
ib guessIB 8.08/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
4
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Information TechnologyMaster degree · Information Systems · In Australia
gpa 4GPA 3.5/4.0strong band · approx. top 10-15%

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 pagecdu.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comCDU Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auCDU Global Merit Scholarship 2024 and 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auCDU International College Merit Scholarship 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auDili International School Scholarship 2025search.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information