Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University

Overview

Aim for a career shaping public policy, or contributing to important social and financial research, with a PhD in Economics from VU.

PhD in Economics program at VU

VU offers world-class research opportunities in the public and private space.

We have collaborations with:

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

We start by equipping you with best-practice, ethical research methods – including data collection and analysis. You’ll then undertake your own original study in one of our research focus areas. Throughout, you’ll have the support of an experienced supervisory team, who will ensure your research is at the forefront of the discipline.

You’ll present your findings as a thesis, and learn skills in public presentation, journal articles and other publications.

Government & industry partnerships

Our research partners include government, industry and research associates in Australia and overseas. We have active collaborations with:

• World Health Organization
• China Energy Research Institute
• Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
• Bushfire CRC
• Central University of Finance and Economics (China)
• Victorian Transport Association
• Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics Australia
• Universidad de la Sabana (Colombia)
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain (CIPS)
• CSIRO
• Chinese Academy of Science
• Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
• Nanjing University of Finance and Economics
• Fudan University (China).

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

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