PhD candidates are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, each equivalent to 70,000 – 100,000 words:
- a written research thesis; or
- a written research thesis including associated papers; or
- an artefact, such as a creative work or design product, with an accompanying exegesis (critical explanation).
The candidate is expected to conduct independent research of high originality and quality; independently conceive of, design, conduct and complete a research project; develop a critical knowledge and understanding of the research area and methodological approaches; and communicate convincingly with relevant audiences.
A candidate must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) in that discipline.
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 1n (average grade between 80-100) or Class 2Ab (average grade between 70-79) level.
- Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualification below, at the required standard of achievement:
- a four year degree; or
- a three year degree and a Masters by Research; or
- a three year degree and an Honours year; or
- a three year degree and a Masters by Coursework that includes a research component with a duration of at least one semester full time (or part time equivalent)
English Requirements:
- Applicants must produce evidence of adequate language capability in written and spoken English through one of the following:
- obtain a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL equivalent no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
- satisfactorily complete the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
- successfully complete a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.
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| $ 8763 | $ 1752 |
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Swinburne Sarawak offers full scholarships and tuition bursaries to outstanding and deserving students. Students can apply for scholarships by completing the studentship and fee waiver application form and enclosing all supporting documents.
To be eligible for scholarships students will be assessed on:
- Academic performance
- Relevant research and work experience
- Research publications or creative works
- Alignment with the University's Key Research Areas
The University will continue monitoring students’ eligibility for the financial support schemes. Continuation of the scholarship is dependent on the student maintaining satisfactory progress.
- Swinburne Tuition Fee Award
- Swinburne Research Studentship
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Travel Award
- The MAI-Swinburne Automotive Research Scholarship
Scholarships offered externally
- Malaysian Ministry of Education Scholarships
- Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tun Taib
Q5A, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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