QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Courses

You must have either:

• a completed recognised relevant honours degree (first class or second class Division A) or equivalent
• a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant's demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

For more information on eligibility read the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF file 280.6 KB).

Once you've started your PhD you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

• have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
• present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

You must have either:

• a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
• a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

• have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
• present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant's demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

Once you've started your PhD you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

For more information on eligibility read the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF file 280.6 KB).

This course is only available to international students.
To apply for our Study Abroad program you must meet the:

• Academic requirements
• English language requirements if English is not your first language.

Academic requirements
You must:

• have completed at least 1 year of full-time study at a recognised university
• have a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale or equivalent

English language proficiency requirements
We accept scores from:

• TOEFL (Internet-based)
• IELTS (Academic)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)

Do I have to provide an English language test result?
You may not have to provide a proficiency test result if:

• your high school or tertiary studies were conducted entirely in English and you achieved a passing grade
• you can provide other language proficiency results which will be assessed by our Study Abroad and Exchange Office.

Don't meet our English language proficiency requirements?
If you meet the academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements you may still be able to participate in Study Abroad by completing an English language subject.

See our subjects you can study to check which English language subject is appropriate for you.

You will need to meet either:

• the academic and English proficiency requirements of the partner arrangement
• the requirements of preparatory pathway program.