Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Information and Library Studies)
Field of Study:
A$35,200/Yr
The Doctor of Philosophy allows students to pursue a detailed research investigation in an area of interest and present findings in a thesis.
Students will design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to the discipline.
Through this process, students will develop a thorough knowledge of scholarly debate in the field and the capacity to critically analyze and constructively contribute to that debate.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Fall Intake | Aug 4, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | A$35200 (AUD 35200) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Accomodation | A$11790 (AUD 11790) |
Other Fees | A$4400 (AUD 4400) |
Total Cost | A$16190 (AUD 16190) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | A$18768 (AUD 18768) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have qualified for the award of a Master by Research at an acceptable level.
- Students must appropriate Bachelor's degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honors from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent).
- Students need to have qualified for the award of a coursework Master’s degree with a research project and thesis/dissertation component. It is normally expected that a grade equivalent to the appropriate class of Honours will have been obtained.
- Some other appropriate combinations of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at a Doctoral level.
Indian Eligibility:
- Students need to have a minimum of a first-class or upper second with a minimum of 60-80% on an institutional basis in a graduate degree.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
Career and Placement after Course
- Archives and special collections librarian
- Children's librarian
- Competitive intelligence analyst
- Electronic resource librarian
- Information architect
- Information officer
- Internet trainer
- Knowledge management specialist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentA$ 100,000/Yr$100,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per studentA$ 25,000/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Heinrich Boll Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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