Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences)

The Doctor of Philosophy from Charles Sturt University gives you the opportunity to make an original and significant contribution to knowledge in your chosen discipline. As the highest level of qualification available, your philosophy PhD could pave the way for a rewarding career in research or academia anywhere in the world.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus, Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 year(s), Maximum time - 8 year(s)
• Entry score: TBA
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Full-time - $38,960.00 pa, Part-time - $19,480.00 pa
  • International online: Full-time - $37,488.00 pa, Part-time - $18,744.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 192, AQF: Level 10
• Cricos: K, M

Why Study with Us?

The Doctor of Philosophy allows you to conduct a detailed research investigation in an area of interest and present your findings in a thesis.

• Build your research expertise: You will design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to your discipline. Through this process, you will develop a thorough knowledge of scholarly debate in your field and the capacity to critically analyse and constructively contribute to that debate.
• Join our research community: As a PhD candidate, you will be admitted into a dynamic community of scholars who are dedicated researchers in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of research. You will complete your doctorate under the guidance of experienced academics who are experts in your discipline.
• Choose a study option to suit you: The Doctor of Philosophy has been designed with flexibility in mind. You can choose from full-time, part-time, on-campus and online study options, and applications for admission are considered at any time throughout the year.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of your PhD psychology qualification heralds your admission into a community of scholars and paves the way for a rewarding academic career. As a specialist in your discipline, you could also work at research institutions or in a policy officer role. Alternatively, you could take up leadership or management roles in Australia or internationally.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.

• Intensive school: You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
• Non-Lab Based (192 pts): In consultation with the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies and/or HDR Coordinator, students will enrol in one of the following research subjects during the period of their candidature.
  • ACC701: Doctoral Research PT
  • ACC702: Doctoral Research FT
  • CUS701: Doctoral Research PT
  • CUS702: Doctoral Research FT
  • ECO701: Doctoral Research PT
  • ECO702: Doctoral Research FT
  • ITC701: Doctoral Research PT
  • ITC702: Doctoral Research FT
  • JST701: Doctoral Research PT
  • JST702: Doctoral Research FT
  • MGT701: Doctoral Research PT
  • MGT702: Doctoral Research FT
  • MKT701: Doctoral Research PT
  • MKT702: Doctoral Research FT
• Lab Based (192 pts): In consultation with the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies and/or HDR Coordinator, students will enrol in one of the following research subjects during the period of their candidature.
  • ENG701: Doctoral Research (Engineering) PT
  • ENG702: Doctoral Research (Engineering) FT
  • PSY701: Doctoral Research PT
  • PSY702: Doctoral Research FT

Costs

• Course Fees:
  • International on campus: Full-time - $38,960.00 pa, Part-time - $19,480.00 pa
  • International online: Full-time - $37,488.00 pa, Part-time - $18,744.00 pa
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: TBA
• Academic entry requirements:
  • Qualified for the award of a Master by Research at an acceptable level
  • An appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honours from another Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent)
  • Qualified for entry into a Charles Sturt University Master by Research program and duly enrolled and shown exceptional ability in the conduct of a research project which is clearly capable of being extended to a doctoral level
  • Qualified for the award of a coursework Master's degree with a research component. It is normally expected that a grade equivalent to the appropriate class of Honours will have been obtained
  • Some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience that demonstrate capacity to undertake research at a Doctoral level
• Language requirements:
  • An Academic IELTS of 6.5, with no score below a 6.0, in each of the individual skill areas
  • Level 109 of the English Language Services (ELS) examination, with a score of B or higher in the Reading and Writing components, and a score of P or higher in the Speaking and Listening components within the last 12 months
  • Written evidence of completion of a university degree that was conducted and examined solely in English

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below.

• Apply via UAC: Refer to key dates on the UAC website
• Apply via VTAC: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out our direct application closing dates

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