Program Requirements
The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
Study consists of two to four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted into the Doctor of Philosophy program you will be required to have completed at least a four-year degree in Psychology or equivalent with a result of at least an H2A grade.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.
If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply.
Indicative fees
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
Domestic students
Domestic research students are not required to pay tuition fees as they are enrolled under the Research Training Scheme which funds the fees. For further information see students.anu.edu.au/fees/domestic/research.php
International students
Indicative fees for international students are:
International student fees (ISF)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $41,040.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Exceptional research degrees at ANU
The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.
As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Employment Opportunities
Career options following the Doctor of Philosophy include many opportunities in addition to an academic path.Further Information
The PhD degree in Behaviour and Health offered jointly by the Australian National University and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology presents a unique strategic opportunity to link the significant disciplinary resources in two major research intensive universities to address an area of recognised and growing importance in the health landscape. The complex role of human behaviour in both illness risk and health promotion is now widely acknowledged and it forms a major focus of health research in both Australia and Norway. The capacity for PhD students enrolled in this program to draw on the resources of these two universities, and on the populations of two very similar societies for research participation, offers opportunities which could not be matched by either university alone.
The Joint Degree (ANU/NTNU), qualifies individuals who acquire a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a subdomain in Psychology, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution. These contributions are presented in the form of a substantial and systematic thesis, at a level of sophistication suitable for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed outlets. PhD, Joint Degree (ANU/NTNU), graduates also will have acquired:
• Substantial knowledge of research principles, methods and techniques; and skill in applying these to the design, conduct, and analysis of scientific empirical studies
• The capacity for critical, independent, and creative thinking necessary for generating original knowledge in their speciality
• Communication skills sufficient for conveying and critiquing complex theoretical and/or methodological concepts