Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Information and Library Studies)
Field of Study:
$22,672 /Yr
Important Alert
- 2026 Session 1 Application Deadline - Jan 30, 2026
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $22672 (AUD 34880) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Accomodation | $7664 (AUD 11790) |
Total Cost | $7664 (AUD 11790) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $22880 (AUD 35200) |
2021 | $12199 (AUD 18768) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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2025 Session 1 Application Deadline | |
2025 Session 1 Extended Application Deadline | |
2025 Session 2 Hdr Scholarships Application Deadline | |
2025 Session 2 Application Deadline | |
2026 Session 1 Application Deadline | Jan 30, 2026 |
2026 Session 2 Application Deadline | Jun 12, 2026 |
The Doctor of Philosophy allows students to pursue a detailed research investigation in an area of interest and present findings in a thesis.
Students will design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to the discipline.
Through this process, students will develop a thorough knowledge of scholarly debate in the field and the capacity to critically analyze and constructively contribute to that debate.
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have qualified for the award of a Master by Research at an acceptable level.
- Students must appropriate Bachelor's degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honors from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent).
- Students need to have qualified for the award of a coursework Master’s degree with a research project and thesis/dissertation component. It is normally expected that a grade equivalent to the appropriate class of Honours will have been obtained.
- Some other appropriate combinations of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at a Doctoral level.
Indian Eligibility:
- Students need to have a minimum of a first-class or upper second with a minimum of 60-80% on an institutional basis in a graduate degree.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.
Key Resources for Your Study Abroad Journey
Career and Placement after Course
- Archives and special collections librarian
- Children's librarian
- Competitive intelligence analyst
- Electronic resource librarian
- Information architect
- Information officer
- Internet trainer
- Knowledge management specialist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Graduate Research Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 87,750/Yr$135,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,275/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student$ 29,177/Yr$44,888 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 13,113/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 9,750/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per student$ 26,124/Yr$40,190 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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2026 Session 1 Application Deadline (30th Jan 2026) 2026 Session 2 Application Deadline (12th Jun 2026) | USD 21,216 /Yr AUD 32,640 /Yr |
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