Entry requirements
Follow the links below to view eligibility requirements for higher degree by research programs at the University of South Australia.
- English language requirements for international applicants
- PhD
- Masters by research
- Professional doctorate
Applicants for a PhD at UniSA must:
- hold an Honours degree or a Bachelors degree with honours of at least class 2A in an appropriate discipline; or
- an appropriate Masters degree; or
- have other qualifications, professional experience or published
research work that provide evidence of the ability to undertake
advanced research appropriate to the proposed PhD program.
Applicants for a Masters degree by research at UniSA must:
- hold an Honours degree or a Bachelors degree with honours in an appropriate discipline; or
- a Bachelors degree and a preliminary course of study of honours standard; or
- an appropriate Masters degree; or
- have other qualifications, professional experience or published
research work that provide evidence of the ability to undertake
advanced research appropriate to the proposed Masters degree by
research program.
Applicants for a professional doctorate by research at UniSA must:
- hold an Honours degree or a Bachelors degree with honours of at least class 2A standard in an appropriate discipline; or
- an appropriate Masters degree; or
- have other qualifications, professional experience or published research work that provide evidence of the ability to undertake advanced research appropriate to the proposed doctoral program; and,
- normally have five years practice in the relevant profession.
More information on professional doctorates
