About the course

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, research degree students learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to the world’s challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It’s your opportunity to take a topic which interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings.

　　UniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2018 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, all of our assessed research was rated at world class or above. We are vibrant, outward-facing and responsive. We partner with industry, government and communities to seek answers to questions that arise in the real world.

　　UniSA provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment to explore your own ideas under the supervision of some of Australia’s leading researchers. As Australia’s University of Enterprise, we focus on finding pragmatic solutions and creating new knowledge to address globally significant issues. In fact, 100% of our assessed research is rated at or above world-class.1

　　We offer a research environment with highly experienced and engaged supervisors, extensive connections to industry, government and communities, and a focus on addressing globally significant issues. We encourage you to connect with our researchers and find out the possibilities.

　　You can explore research areas across allied health, exercise and sport science, human movement, health science and public health.

　　UniSA is also ranked as the No.1 Young University in Australia for industry income.2 Our commitment to research with an industry focus and benefit is unprecedented. Read more about our strengths in research and discover some of our achievements. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 1 (January), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 3 (April), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 7 (October), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 1 (January), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 3 (April), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 7 (October), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

If you are an international applicant you also need to check that you meet the English language requirements.

　　Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee entry into a research degree.

　　Admission requires applicants to hold or be eligible to hold:

　　a relevant Bachelor degree (or equivalent) of at least 3 years with a minimum credit average or

　　an Honours degree or a Bachelor degree with honours, or

　　a relevant Masters degree, or

　　satisfy the Dean of Research that your previous education, relevant professional experience and published research work is of sufficient quality and relevance to prepare the applicant for a research degree.

　　IELTS - 7.0 with 7.0 RWSL

　　TOEFL PBT - 600 with TWE of 5.0

　　TOEFL iBT - 94 with Reading and Writing not less than 18 and Speaking and Listening not less than 22

　　

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　　7.0

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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