Doctor of Philosophy in Global, Urban and Social Studies

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00122A

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the humanities and social sciences cultivates high-level skills in research processes, advanced communication skills, analysis and synthesis of knowledge. Youll develop and extend your expertise, widen your networks, enhance your career prospects and produce socially useful research. Youll create a thesis or research project that makes a substantial and original contribution to an existing body of knowledge.

Structure

You will complete this program under academic supervision. You are required to complete the online modules: Research integrity, Copyright and intellectual property.

Subjects

  • Global, Urban and Social Studies

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year
  • Or A master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average
  • Or Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Melbourne City No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
Melbourne City International: $97,920 No
  • Full-time : 3 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Melbourne City.

Available for Domestic Student. For more information about the tuition fee, please contact RMIT.

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