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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
- Part-time 6-8 years
- Part-time option is only for domestic students.
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Applications are open on a continuous basis.
Language
English
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Sociology, International Development, Urban Planning
Overview
Within this Global, Urban and Social Studies degree from RMIT University, you’ll develop and extend your expertise, widen your networks, enhance your career prospects and produce socially useful research. You'll create a thesis or research project that makes a substantial and original contribution to an existing body of knowledge.
Individually supervised research programs are available in three key areas: the social, the urban and the global.
RMIT University has particular expertise in the fields of:
- urban planning and housing studies
- sustainability
- criminology
- globalisation and language studies
- sociology
- international development and relations
- community development
- social and public policy
- social work.
Through the program you’ll access and nurture industry partnerships and collaboration with other researchers while gaining creative, technical and communication skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts.
Career
This program equips you with a nationally and internationally recognised qualification. Graduates are employed in tertiary academic positions, research centres and institutes, and senior leadership and management positions in a variety of education environments.
You may also be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, non-government organisations and corporations.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Techniques
- Critical and Social
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
General requirements
CRICOS number: 079812M
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
- a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or
- a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or
- evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.) Non-residents: 34,560 AUD / year
- Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.) Citizens or residents: Free
Additional Details
- If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme
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.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Global, Urban and Social Studies.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships — Independent provider (Australian Government), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider (U.S. government), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships — Independent provider (American Australian Association (AAA)), Grant: 40000 AUD, Deadline: 30 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program — Independent provider (Australian Government Department of Education), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 21 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider (ServiceScape), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships — Independent provider (VisaEnvoy), Grant: 4000 AUD, Deadline: 20 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider (ACES Education Fund), Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Destination Australia — Independent provider (Province of Lower Austria), Grant: 15000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider (IvyPanda), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider (Voice Talent Online), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider (Salvado Law), Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships — Independent provider (Meridian Vocational College), Grant: 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- MVC Young Chef’s Club Award — Independent provider (Meridian Vocational College), Grant: 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider (Anonymous Hope Fund), Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Arts Fund — Independent provider (American Australian Association (AAA)), Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider (Leopold Figl Foundation), Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider (IELTS from 6 to 9), Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme), Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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