Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is classified under the broad field of Society and Culture, with a narrow field of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and a detailed field of Religious Studies (field code 091703).

The Doctor of Philosophy program has a duration of 156 weeks (approximately 3 years).

The estimated total course cost is AU$85,260, comprising a tuition fee of AU$84,960 and a non-tuition fee of AU$300.

The program is delivered across multiple affiliated locations in NSW (including Christ College, Morling College Macquarie Park, and Sydney Missionary & Bible College), Queensland (including Brisbane School of Theology, Morling College Brisbane, and Queensland Theological College), and Victoria (including Melbourne School of Theology Wantirna, Presbyterian Theological College, and Ridley College).

This course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a PhD-level qualification (Skills Level 1) with a duration of 156 weeks (exceeding the 92-week threshold), and it falls under the Society and Culture broad field rather than Management and Commerce. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.