Doctor of Philosophy (Professions) - Economics and Econometrics

The Doctor of Philosophy is the University’s flagship research award and is the standard pre-requisite for a career in research or academia. The PhD involves three – four years of research for a full-time candidate or the equivalent in half-time candidature.

As one of the most highly research-intensive and respected universities in Australia and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight , The University of Adelaide is the smart choice for your research program. The University is committed to providing unique opportunities for graduates and researchers who are recognised as worldwide leaders for their vision and capacity to address global research challenges.

To gain admission into a Doctor of Philosophy, you’ll need one of the following: a relevant University of Adelaide Honours degree (or equivalent), with at least a second-class Honours (upper division); a postgraduate coursework degree which contains a significant research component and meets the minimum GPA requirements; a relevant University of Adelaide Master of Philosophy (or equivalent).

English language proficiency requirements

IELTS (ACADEMIC) - Overall Score 6.5 All Other Bands 6.0

TOEFL (INTERNET BASED TEST) - Total score 79 Writing 21 Speaking 18 Listening & Reading 13

PEARSON TEST of ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - Overall Score 58 All Other Bands 50

C1 ADVANCED - Overall Score 176 All Other Bands 169

You can apply for admission at any time throughout the year.