Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University

Overview

Study human movement at the highest level, and contribute important ideas to the field, in your PhD in Human Movement at VU.

We give you access to world-class facilities and expert supervisors to support your ground-breaking research.

PhD in Human Movement at VU

VU’s research in human movement was recently rated as 'well above world standard' by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

Our high-performance in sport and healthy populations research programs give you opportunities for PhD research in scientific and social areas. Examine the movement factors that influence sporting performance, or develop exercise interventions for clinical practice. We have a wide range of exciting research options.

You’ll benefit from our commitment and investment in human-movement research:

• Footscray Park’s $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility
• our interdisciplinary Institute of Health and Sport
• collaboration with industry partners.

You’ll submit your research findings as a formal PhD thesis. You’ll also learn to present your research in academic publications and conference presentations.

Research programs in human movement

VU research into human movement is an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach focusing on high-performance sport, and healthy, active populations.

Our sport research spans topics such as:

• clinical exercise science
• exercise performance
• GPS devices in sport
• medical physiology
• muscle and exercise metabolism
• sport in society.

Our research into creating healthy, active communities, includes:

• enhancing and improving body image, mental and physical wellbeing across the lifespan
• exercise regimes for chronic disease and mental health
• improving health and physical activity in socially disadvantaged communities
• movement biomechanics and assistive technologies
• muscle function and muscle wasting.

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 human-movement research

A PhD in human movement can lead to high-level work in government, healthcare, the sport and recreation industries, and academia.

The government website Job Outlook has the following salaries:

• sports coaches, instructors and officials, A$60,800
• 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