Course overview
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) gives you the opportunity to explore in depth a research project that youre passionate about. You will independently research a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor and produce a thesis no more than 100,000 words. Your research will represent a significant, original contribution to human knowledge. In undertaking a PhD, you will develop independent research skills, including the capacity to formulate a problem, develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills to address it, and relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in a relevant discipline.
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CRICOS
00125J
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), an applicant must: * have a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours (AQF level 8).
- * have a Masters Degree (AQF level 9) which incorporates satisfactory research preparation equivalent to at least 12 credit points.
- or* have a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9. To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), an applicant must: * have a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours (AQF level 8). * have a Masters Degree (AQF level 9) which incorporates satisfactory research preparation equivalent to at least 12 credit points. * be enrolled as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidate in the University (AQF level 9) and satisfy the Dean with evidence of the ability to complete a Doctoral Degree (Research) successfully (AQF level 10) within the enrolment period specified in the GRD regulations Or* have a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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