Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting January 2027. Application deadline not specified.
Overview
Education is delivered by the Federation University Australia.
Key facts
- This course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent) this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100000 words.
- This course adds to your existing teaching qualifications, which may allow you to apply for promotion in schools, building on your research experiences. The opportunity also exists for you to seek employment within schools systems in areas of Administration, Policy Development and Research. The degree is commonly a prerequisite for a career in higher education. A PhD is a transferrable qualification that has application (depending on the nature of the research) to government, industry, commerce and independent research centre employment.
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Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79 OR IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 016654G
To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must:
- possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, or
- possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, or
- submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, and
- satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees: 29,500 AUD / year.
Living costs
Ballarat, Australia: 1,260-2,250 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships – Merit-based, Various benefits, Deadline not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships – Merit-based, 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program – Various benefits, Deadline 21 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships – Merit-based, 4000 AUD, Deadline 20 Jan 2027
- ACES Scholarships – 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Merit-based, Various benefits, Deadline not specified
- Destination Australia – Merit-based, 15000 AUD, Deadline not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Merit-based, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Merit-based, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Merit-based, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Merit-based, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships – Merit-based, 2000 AUD, Deadline not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Need-based, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- MVC Young Chef’s Club Award – Merit-based, 2000 AUD, Deadline not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1500 USD, Deadline not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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