Doctor Of Philosophy (integrated) in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy (integrated) in Victoria University

Overview

Follow your academic path to its highest level, with a PhD in economics. If you're a graduate with little previous research experience, our integrated program makes it possible to achieve your goals.

PhD in Economics integrated program

A PhD in economics opens the door to a career in public policy, academia or the finance sector. Choose your topic from our diverse research areas, from health and education to banking, tourism and transportation.

We have dozens of respected research partners including:

• World Health Organization
• China Energy Research Institute
• Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
• Central University of Finance and Economics (China).

In our integrated program, you’ll spend the first year learning best-practice, ethical research methods. On passing with a 70% average in coursework and a thesis, you’ll begin your own original research. Throughout, you’ll have the support of an experienced supervisor.

You’ll develop skills to present your findings as a thesis, and in public forums and publications.

Research programs in economics

The newly formed Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities incorporates study areas from the Victoria Institute of Strategic Economic Studies (VISES) and its five main research programs:

• growth and development
• sustainability and climate change
• regional economics and human impact
• health and innovation
• education and human capital.

Our PhD students undertake research in areas of their own interest and passion, ranging from public financial-management reform, to women's roles in society and the economy.

Research opportunities & development

VU Research gives you opportunities to:

• connect with other researchers
• participate in research festivals and competitions
• develop your research skills
• get funding for your research
• publish and promote your findings.

We offer support for graduate researchers including:

• an orientation program
• a specialised Office for Researcher Training, Quality & Integrity
• study spaces
• units to help you conceptualise and contextualise your research
• research ambassadors and student association.

Careers in economics policy and research

Following your PhD, you’ll be ready for a research or advisory career in business or government, or to become an academic. These are usually high-level roles, and paid accordingly. The average salary for an economist in Australia is above A$100,000 (JobOutlook(external link)).

We offer industry connections to begin your career in these areas:

• development
• economics
• education
• environment
• health
• law
• logistics
• population growth
• sustainability
• tourism
• transportation.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal