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Doctor of Philosophy

Pursue new knowledge. Join a passionate community of world-leading researchers. Turn your findings into world changing impact.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

Applicants can apply directly to UOW. You may be required to have scans or electronic copies of the following documents ready to attach to your application:

  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Campus ?
Delivery ?
On Campus, Distance
Duration
4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2024
  • Spring 2024
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
Code
UOW: 220

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Candidates will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of research. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community.

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Research fields include:

  • Education
  • Creative arts
  • Arts
  • Health and society
  • Psychology
  • Clinical psychology

You can specialise in a discipline by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Arts 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Business 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Creative Arts 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Education 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Engineering 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Geography and Sustainable Communities 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Health Science 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Health and Society 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Information Science 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Law 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Mathematics 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Medicine 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Physics 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Psychology 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

Science 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (Distance) 
ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (On Campus) 

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Admissions information

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Please select a major, specialisation or research area to display fees for this course, or contact the UOW Future Students team for further information.

  • Autumn, 2025 at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp, UOW Online ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp

    Orientation:
    Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications close

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
    • International Applicants: 9 December 2024*

    *Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not available.

  • Spring, 2025 at ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp, UOW Online ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp

    Orientation:
    Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

    Applications close

    • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
    • International Applicants: 5 May 2025*

    *Applications must be complete with all required documentation.

    Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not available.