What will I learn?

This Doctor of Philosophy program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (IISS)

CRICOS

033922G

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$27,300.00 (US$ 17,991) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

Intakes throughout the year

Venue

Gippsland Campus (Churchill)

Northways Road,

CHURCHILL,

Victoria,

3842, GIPPSLAND, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$27,300.00 (US$ 17,991) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

Intakes throughout the year

Venue

Mount Helen Campus

University Drive,

BALLARAT,

Victoria,

3350, BALLARAT, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must: possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, or possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, or submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board

English language proficiency

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 79-93 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 58 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.