Humanities And Social Sciences (Doctor)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences)
Length
4 years
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
Doctoral candidature is available in most of the Faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The Faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology.
Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application.
Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the Faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/institutes
A PhD thesis should normally not exceed 75 000 words; it must not exceed 100 000 words.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 380
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Anytime
Additional information
There are a number of support services for international students. For further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/life/supportservices
For information on scholarships for international students view:
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/scholarships/research