Doctor Of Philosophy

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor Of Philosophy at University of the Sunshine Coast for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Sunshine Coast.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Sunshine Coast as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor Of Philosophy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be eligible for admission to Doctor of Philosophy candidature, applicants are normally required to hold:

(a) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) with a significant research component with a minimum of Class IIA from a recognised higher education institution; or

(b) a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) with a significant research component equivalent to Honours degree research component from a recognised higher education institution; or

(c) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution, and shall have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Class IIA Honours as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee; or

(d) a record of research or professional qualifications deemed by the Research Degrees Committee to be of a standard equivalent to at least Bachelors Honours degree Class IIA and providing a suitable background for the doctoral research the candidate is proposing to undertake.

Refer also to the University’s English language requirements.

Admission is subject to availability of appropriate supervision and facilities.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an advanced research program that fosters the development of independent research skills, scholarly analysis and an ability to communicate research findings.

The University of the Sunshine Coast has a team of enthusiastic and experienced academics able to provide supervision across a broad range of research areas.