PhD
Credit points
240
Minimum duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- Ballarat
- Blacktown
- Brisbane
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Strathfield
- Other
Note:
Also available at Adelaide Leadership Centre
EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125.
Admission requirements
Eligibility criteria
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must comply with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have completed one of the following:
a. an appropriate undergraduate degree with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) or equivalent; or
b. a master’s degree with appropriate research training in a relevant field; or
c. an equivalent qualification and/or demonstrated research experience, with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg an authored publication).
Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate’s potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee’s reports will all be taken into consideration. Please refer to Section 5 of the Higher Degree Research Regulations.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the degree, a candidate must satisfy the requirements of the course approved in their case in accordance with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.