PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Society

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 19.6 k / Year(s)  
201–250 place StudyQA ranking:3264 Duration:4 years

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The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity to pursue in-depth research. Candidates are expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to knowledge in a particular field.

The School of Health and Society offers a Doctor of Philosophy in the following specialty areas:

  • Public Health
  • Work Health and Safety
  • Social Work
  • Social Science
  • Health and Society

Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with the Postgraduate Research Coordinator of the relevant School, at which time the supervision arrangements of the School will be outlined.

The Doctor of Philosophy is for graduates with a strong background in research who wish to explore a specialised topic in depth. This program will lead to an internationally recognised research Doctoral Degree qualification (PhD) that will enhance your research and career prospects.

  • An Honours Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline at Class II Division 2 or higher.
  • All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
  1. commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
  2. contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
  3. conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
  • Level of English is required to gain admission. IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL (Internet-based) - 88
  • All students are required to pay  Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of their student visa.  OSHC provides for medical and hospital cover for students and their dependants.Our preferred OSHC provider is BUPA. 

Student Services and Amenities Fee

The SAF is a compulsory charge, introduced following changes to Australian Government legislation, which funds improvements to facilities for students across a broad range of service areas, such as subsidised food outlets, childcare, student advocacy as well as sporting, recreational and cultural activities. 

All international students enrolled at UOW will be invoiced twice yearly for the amount determined each year.  The SAF 2016 fee is: 

  • Wollongong campus $290.00 per year
  • Sydney campus $145.00 per year
  • Wollongong Innovation Campus $145.00 per year
  • Other campuses in Australia $145.00 per year

Living Expenses

In addition to tuition fees, a single student living in Wollongong will require $10,000 to  $12,000 a year – depending on lifestyle – to cover accommodation, food, transport and other expenses including text books and study materials and entertainment.

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