Doctor of Philosophy-097176G

Doctor of Philosophy

AQFLevel 10
CRICOS Code097176G
Course TypeDoctoral Degree

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

GovernmentGovernment
Large-scaleLarge-scale
Accredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAccredited by the Ministry of Education of ChinaAustralia Rank 35Australia Rank 35World Rank 851World Rank 851
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
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Course Fees
Last Updated02/12/2025
International Student Tuition Fees
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34,728 AUD / per Academic Year
Total Tuition Fee: 104,184
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Course Duration
3.0 Year (156 weeks)
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Overview

Course Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means:Traditional PhD: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a c. 100,000 word thesis.PhD by Publication: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of the submission of a thesis (c. 50,000 words) containing a number of papers written up as journal articles.PhD by Creative Project: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a thesis and a project, including but not limited to: a durable record of performance, exhibition of visual arts, writing, design, film, multimedia, CD, DVD, software program or other creative works.Further detailed information regarding requirements for the submission of a PhD may be located in the Guidelines on the Preparation and Presentation of a Research or Professional Doctoral Thesis for Examination.PhD (in Contemporary Humanism)ACU, in partnership with Lumsa Università, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP), Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) and Lyon Catholic University (UCLy), seeks to appoint one outstanding candidate to the PhD (in Contemporary Humanism). The program aims to develop knowledge and critical skills in reading and interpreting the historical, cultural, literary, philosophical and educational tradition in its making, and in its effects on the present, from the point of view of the category of “humanism”.Learn more
Course Detail Linkhttps://www.acu.edu.au/course/doctor-of-philosophy?type=International
Course Start Dates
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2026
2 start dates
Start Date02-23
Start Date07-27

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    IELTS Score
    PTE Score
    2026 year(s)
    Listening
    6.0
    Speaking
    6.0
    Reading
    6.0
    Writing
    6.0
    Overall
    6.5

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