Flinders University

Doctor of Philosophy

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Doctor of Philosophy - Research is a higher degree by research doctoral degree where the student either:

  • Undertakes a time-based supervised research project
  • Presents for examination a body of published work accumulated prior to acceptance into candidature

The purpose of the PhD degree is to provide research training at the highest level and to enable or acknowledge the production of a substantial body of original research that contributes significantly to knowledge and scholarship.

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.

Locations
  • Building 4A, Royal Darwin Hospital, Nightingale Road, Tiwi
  • O’Keefe House, Katherine District Hospital, Giles Street, Katherine
  • Shop 1 / 135 Paterson Street, Tennant Creek
  • Corner Simpson and Skinner Streets, PO Box 4066, Alice Springs
  • Yellow Building 4, Cnr University Drive North & University Drive West, Casuarina
  • 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide
  • 1284 South Road, Clovelly Park
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* Unavailable $0

Career opportunities

The Doctor of Philosophy will prepare you for the following roles.

Researcher

Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

University Professor

University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic...

Avg yearly income $156,000
Entry barriers Low

Academic Researcher

Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...

Avg yearly income $124,800
Entry barriers Low

Research Manager

A Research Manager oversees and coordinates research projects within an organisation or institution. You might work in a research centre, universit...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

Philosophy Teacher

A Philosophy Teacher instructs students in philosophical concepts, theories, and critical thinking skills. You might work in secondary schools, col...

Avg yearly income $118,040
Entry barriers Low

About Flinders University

Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.

Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.

Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.