PhDEconomics
Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Economics)
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (Business and Economics) is a doctoral research program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Business and Economics, taken over 4 years full-time (192 Units). Graduates are expected to deliberately blank - SAS migration 22/11/2018. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
The course takes 4 years of full-time study. The English language requirement is IELTS Academic Overall 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
- The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100
- 000 words on an approved topic
- The PhD program also includes some preparatory coursework as required by the Delegated Authority (up to a maximum of 48 units)
- Study consists of two to four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent
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Admissions
To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program you will be required to have completed at least a four-year Australian degree or equivalent with a result of first class honours or upper second class honours or such other qualification (being a qualification that is equivalent or superior to such a degree) as the Delegated Authority determines. All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students . Interviews are conducted as part of the admission process. Please check with the Research School you are applying to for further details. You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications. If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply .
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