With this Doctor of Philosophy degree from Victoria University you'll develop best-practice research methods, and complete an original doctoral thesis at the forefront of its field. You'll also acquire the advanced skills needed to present your findings in publications and at conferences.
Victoria University conducts highly-ranked research:
- We are world number 7 for sport science education (ShanghaiRankings).
- We are ranked 'well above' world-standard in sport and health fields (Excellence in Research for Australia).
Following your PhD, you'll be ready for a research or management career in the private or public sectors, or to become an academic. These are usually high-level roles, and paid accordingly.
Career
Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website for more information about potential salaries as:
- policy and planning managers
- university lecturers.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Conceptualising and Contextualising Research
- Research Integrity and Ethics
- Research Thesis
- Doctoral Industry Project Placement
- Doctoral Research End-User Engagement Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
CRICOS code: 064447F
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF8), or equivalent, in a similar discipline to the proposed research with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale) for the final year.
- Completion of an Australian Masters degree (AQF9), or equivalent, in a similar discipline and undertaken by a combination of coursework and a thesis with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale).
- The output produced from the thesis must have been undertaken solely by the applicant and examined externally to the supervisory/advisory team, but this need not be external to the University where they completed the degree OR
- Completion of an Australian Masters research degree (AQF9), or equivalent in a similar discipline with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. Non-residents: 41,400 AUD / year.
Fees for full-time international student (2026): AU$17,500—AU$20,700 per semester.
Living Costs
Melbourne, Australia: 1,501-2,659 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
