Doctor Of Philosophy (integrated) in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy (integrated) in Victoria University

Overview

Receive the support you need to achieve your goal of a PhD in Sport and Recreation. If you don’t have research experience, our integrated program offers an alternative path to a doctoral degree.

Integrated PhD in Sport & Recreation program at VU

During your first year of our integrated program, you’ll receive intensive research training. On passing the components with a 70% average, you’ll begin an original PhD thesis, graduating within the standard timeframe.

Our expert supervisors will continue to support your study in our interdisciplinary research focus areas, in which you can contribute to real innovation in public policy, community and professional sport.

Our high-performance in sport and healthy populations programs are undertaken in our newly formed Institute for Health & Sport, and include:

• clinical exercise science
• GPS devices in sport
• medical physiology and metabolism
• social health and wellbeing
• sport in society
• sport leadership
• sport science.

We are leaders in sports research and have been rated 'well above world standard' by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). We have a $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility, and top industry partnerships.

You’ll learn to present and defend your research findings in publications and presentations.

Sport & Exercise Science research facilities

VU has a $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility at Footscray Park. It is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement in sport and exercise science.

Our 29 new labs are fitted with the latest technology and equipment. They are used by professional sports team and community organisations. Facilities include biomechanics, biochemistry and exercise physiology labs in purpose-built research and teaching areas.

Our staff contribute important ideas to the sport, exercise and health industries, for example:

• VicHealth
• Tennis Australia

Research programs in sport & exercise

When you undertake a doctoral degree at VU, you’ll specialise in one of our areas of research focus. These are supported by expertise from the University, research partners, institutes and research centres.

We are committed to undertaking high-impact research that shapes healthier, smarter and more sustainable communities across six interdisciplinary areas of research focus.

Our Sport and Recreation PhD students will be particularly interested in:

• Enabling healthy and active populations - evidence-based interventions, policies, practices, and technologies to promote positive population health outcomes.
• Enhancing high performance in sport -  advancing and translating our understanding of bio-physical and psycho-social processes and theories to enhance high performance in sport systems, policies and practices.

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 sport and recreation research

A PhD in Sport and Recreation can lead to high-level work in government, the sport and recreation industries, or academia.

The government website JobOutlook has the following salaries:

• sports administrators, A$74,800
• policy and planning managers, A$122,500
• university lecturers, over A$100,000

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