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Doctor of Philosophy

Psychology
Throughout this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology you will work with a principal supervisor to refine and complete a comprehensive research project. 
This course is offered at multiple locations, select your prefered campus to see when it is offered.
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Gippsland - Churchill
Berwick
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - Mt Helen
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Other intakes
Anytime during the year
Gippsland - Churchill
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Other intakes
Anytime during the year
Berwick
Semester 1
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Semester 2
-
Other intakes
Anytime during the year
View all semester start dates
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
(360 credit points = 3.0 EFTSL)
Entry requirements

This Doctor of Philosophy 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 100,000 words.

 

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.

Expect to put in at least 38 hours per week (full time) or 19 hours per week (part time).

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

 

English language requirement

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0; or equivalent

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: HH0

Fees are subject to change annually.

Please contact studentfees@federation.edu.au for fee information
 

Other fees

You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Fee assistance

Domestic students undertaking a higher degree by research may be eligible to receive a Research Training Program (RTP) funded place.

Scholarships

There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.

IT requirements

To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.

Got questions?

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Student support

The support we offer is second to none. Need academic help? No problem. Extra access or financial assistance? Let’s see what we can do. View our student services.

The fine print

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

Everything in this course overview is correct at the time of being published. However, the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Please check for changes before you apply or enrol.

Federation University uses Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding (for eligible students) to deliver training.

School department

Graduate Research School

Course co-ordinator

Fadi Charchar