About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is Griffith's premier research training degree. It is your opportunity to explore a specific research area or topic that you are passionate about. You will be challenged to develop your original research project and receive mentoring and guidance from your supervisor. The PhD 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. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Meadowbrook
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Mount Gravatt
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Nathan
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Gold Coast
April, 2024	Meadowbrook
April, 2024	Mount Gravatt
April, 2024	South Brisbane
April, 2024	Nathan
April, 2024	Gold Coast
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Meadowbrook
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Mount Gravatt
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Nathan
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2024	Gold Coast
October, 2024	Meadowbrook
October, 2024	Mount Gravatt
October, 2024	Nathan
October, 2024	South Brisbane
October, 2024	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Meadowbrook
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Mount Gravatt
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Nathan
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Gold Coast
April, 2025	Meadowbrook
April, 2025	Mount Gravatt
April, 2025	Nathan
April, 2025	South Brisbane
April, 2025	Gold Coast
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Meadowbrook
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Mount Gravatt
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Nathan
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2025	Gold Coast
October, 2025	Meadowbrook
October, 2025	Mount Gravatt
October, 2025	Nathan
October, 2025	South Brisbane
October, 2025	Gold Coast
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Meadowbrook
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Mount Gravatt
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Nathan
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Gold Coast
April, 2026	Meadowbrook
April, 2026	Mount Gravatt
April, 2026	Nathan
April, 2026	South Brisbane
April, 2026	Gold Coast
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Meadowbrook
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Mount Gravatt
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Nathan
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (July), 2026	Gold Coast
October, 2026	Meadowbrook
October, 2026	Mount Gravatt
October, 2026	Nathan
October, 2026	South Brisbane
October, 2026	Gold Coast

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Griffith University

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).

　　A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0

　　OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL

　　OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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