Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University

Overview

Become a leading researcher of social and cultural practices. Contribute positive changes to public policy and social methods through your original and important PhD in Society & Culture.

PhD in Society & Culture program

Studying towards a doctoral degree in society and culture lets you explore, in-depth, an area that you are passionate and curious about. You’ll learn best-practice research methods in social and cultural studies, and use these to complete an original thesis at the forefront of its field.

We offer several research areas with associated research institutes and centres. In these, students and staff make important discoveries and contribute influential ideas. We also have connections with community and government organisations that let you embed your research in real-world scenarios.

You’ll graduate with the high-level skills to collect, analyse and present data and evidence. You’ll present your findings in a variety of contexts, including your thesis, journals and public presentations. Career opportunities include working in academia, government or local-community settings.

Our research focus

VU offers expertise and guidance in several specialised research areas.

Our main research themes in society and culture are community resilience, liveable and inclusive cities, cultural diversity and wellbeing, and community, identity and displacement. You can choose your research topic from several areas within these themes that can combine different disciplines, including creative arts, youth studies, Indigenous studies, migration and refugee studies, reducing social harms including social and political violence, and legal studies.

During your PhD you’ll receive support from subject experts, and contribute to important studies that influence public policy. You will also have access to the latest data visualisation technologies through our Social Technologies Lab.

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.

Find out more about graduate opportunities at VU.

Careers in social and cultural organisations

Following your PhD, you’ll be ready for a research career in government or community organisations, or to become an academic. Government and community roles include policy and planning.

The following are average salaries from the government site, Job Outlook:

• 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