Starting April 2027 - Apply before Feb 2027 (International)
This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.Starting July 2027 - Apply before May 2027 (International)
This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.Starting July 2027 - Apply before May 2027 (National)
This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.Starting October 2027 - Apply before Aug 2027 (International)
This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.Applications for admission close 8 weeks prior to the intake date.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5
Credits
320 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Logan City, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Overview
The Philosophy PhD degree from Griffith University is awarded on the basis of a thesis or other substantial research output prepared independently under supervision that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study as judged by independent experts of international standing.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected programme duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
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Programme Structure
Each student will be assigned to two academic plans throughout their candidature:
- one plan designating the academic element (i.e. School, Department or Research Centre) in which the research is being conducted, and
- the other plan designating the discipline area (i.e. field of education) to which the research project is classified.
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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: 062206F
- a Bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree, incorporating a significant research component, from a recognised institution; or
- a record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division A).
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 36,000 AUD / year
Additional Details: International students: Tuition fee depends on the chosen school
Living costs
Gold Coast, Australia: 1,313-2,310 AUD / month
