Doctor of Philosophy
Studying this course at Southern Cross University (SCU) in LISMORE, NSW qualifies international graduates for 2 additional years on the Australian Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and extra points towards Permanent Residency (PR). Read Regional Study Guide →
The Doctor of Philosophy is a Doctoral Degree course from Southern Cross University (SCU). The CRICOS code for this course is 111874D. The main language of Doctor of Philosophy is English.
In Australia, training providers must be approved for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before they can teach overseas students. The Doctor of Philosophy is an approved CRICOS course from Southern Cross University (SCU).
The field of studies for Doctor of Philosophy is Mixed Field Programmes, Other Mixed Field Programmes and Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c..
Course Details
The Doctor of Philosophy at Southern Cross University (SCU) has following details.
| Course name | Doctor of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Course status | Active |
| CRICOS Course Code | 111874D |
| Institute Name | Southern Cross University (SCU) |
| Location & State | LISMORE, NSW (2480) • Study in NSW |
| Regional Status | Category 3 - Regional Centre (+2 Yr 485 Extension) |
| Broad Field | Mixed Field Programmes |
| Narrow Field | Other Mixed Field Programmes |
| Detailed Field | Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c. |
Course Fees
The estimated total course fees for Doctor of Philosophy is around $144,000.00. This includes $136,000.00 tuition fee and $8,000.00 non-tuition fee.
| Tuition fee | $136,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-tuition fee | $8,000.00 |
| Estimated total fees | $144,000.00 |
Related: Other Doctoral DegreeCourses fromSouthern Cross University (SCU).
Course Duration
The Course duration on CRICOS must accurately reflect the time taken by a student to complete the course including any reasonable compulsory periods of orientation.
| Course duration | 183 weeks / 3.5 years |
|---|
The total course duration for Doctor of Philosophy is around 183 weeks. The registered duration cannot exceed the time required for completing the course on the basis of the normal amount of full-time study, and must not include any period of work-based training unless this is necessary in order to obtain the course qualification. Course duration should not include the period between when assessments or examinations for the course have been completed, and the time when results become available.
This course does not include any work component as part of the registered course. Work component hours (WIL hours) that are formally registered as part of the course are not included in the fortnight limitation.
Course Locations
The Doctor of Philosophy course is available at following locations of Southern Cross University (SCU).
| Location | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour | NSW |
| Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga | BILINGA | QLD |
| Lismore | EAST LISMORE | NSW |
| National Marine Science Centre | COFFS HARBOUR | NSW |
FAQs - Doctor of Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
The total course fee for Doctor of Philosophy is $144,000.00. This includes $136,000.00 tuition fees and $8,000.00 non-tuition fees.