Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy is a PhD program taught at Australian Lutheran College, Australia. Intake: Fall. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (3 years) options.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Australian Lutheran College is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines. It qualifies students to apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate, and develop new knowledge across areas of investigation, scholarship, or professional practice.

The course includes submission of an annual report throughout candidature, confirmation of candidature, and (where relevant) requirements of the Human Research Ethics Committee. Candidates attend and participate in a minimum of 8 hours of research seminars each year, present at least one seminar or conference paper of no less than 20 minutes’ duration prior to thesis submission, and prepare a thesis of not more 100,000 words examined by at least two external examiners.

The minimum requirements for admission in Doctor of Philosophy at Australian Lutheran College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Australian Lutheran College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Australian Lutheran College as pre-requiste for admission in Doctor of Philosophy.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be eligible for admission an applicant must satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed one of the following awards at the University of Divinity to the specified standard, or an equivalent award in divinity or its associated disciplines at another higher education provider recognised by the Academic Board to an equivalent standard:

• a Masters by research with a 75% average, or where a mark is not available, examiners’ reports which indicate to the satisfaction of the SGR Committee that the candidate is adequately prepared for doctoral research; or
• a Masters by coursework with a 75% average; or
• a Graduate Diploma with a 75% average; or
• a four year undergraduate degree with Honours with a 75% average.

An applicant must also satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed a research essay or thesis of at least 12,000 words graded at or above 75%. The research essay or thesis may have been completed either within one of the awards listed above or as part of another program of study. Upon admission, the applicant becomes a member of the School of Graduate Research.

Please check detail of study units at https://alc.edu.au/study/courses/doctor-of-philosophy/

Applicants whose first language is not English are typically required to demonstrate proficiency in the language. Common benchmarks include:

• IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 79 in the Internet-based test, with specific sub-section scores

43 fully funded scholarships are listed for Australia. See Australia scholarships.