Doctor of Philosophy

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Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied. 
 
A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level. 
 
Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement:

• a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research or

• a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year or

• a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework or 

• a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology or

• a bachelor degree (four years) in an approved discipline.

Find out more about entry requirements.