Doctor of Philosophy

at Central Queensland University

IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no individual band score of less than 6.0

TOEFL Internet-based: Overall score of 79 with no score less than 21

Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall score of 62 with no score less than 54

An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy if the person holds:

• a Masters degree either by research or with a substantial element (typically one-third) of research work within it, from a university or any other approved institution

• a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with first class or second class honours conferred by a university or any other approved institution

• a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline in addition to completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or

• alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.

Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $33,600

A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. In addition, many discipline-specific employers recognise the skills developed through research degree are applicable in the workplace.