UOW Course Handbook : Course 210

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which incorporates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one year of coursework subjects, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree. The coursework, which is undertaken in the first year of the degree, comprises research training skills … For more content click the Read More button below. International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through these subjects. The research component will lead to the production of a written thesis which involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.

The coursework, which is undertaken in the first year of the degree, comprises research training skills and individual coursework subjects. Research skills are tailored for each faculty, but typically include: research methodology; literature review, critical analysis, or laboratory projects; and advanced topics or a minor research project. The individual subjects are normally chosen from options within the Masters by Coursework degrees within the relevant faculty, thereby allowing students to obtain deeper content knowledge in a specific discipline area.

International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through these subjects.

The research component will lead to the production of a written thesis which involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.

Delivery

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Course structure

The fields of research within the Faculties are set out below, along with the subject requirements for full time or part time study.

Candidates should contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies from the appropriate School to discuss an appropriate field of research, supervision arrangements and coursework elective subjects.

The Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities:

The research of the Faculty is conducted through several major research centres and also under broad areas within the Faculty's Schools.

School of Education

School of Health and Society

School of Geography and Sustainable Communities

School of Psychology

School of the Arts, English and Media

School of Humanities and Social Inquiry

School of Liberal Arts

The Faculty of Business and Law:

Fields of research include

Ocean Law, Maritime Security and Marine Resources Management

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences:

The Faculty conducts a range of research, from fundamental to applied, including:

Mathematics and Applied Statistics

Physics

Medical Radiation Physics

Information Science and Technology

Engineering (Civil, Computer, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining, Electrical, Software, Telecommunications)

Further information can be found here.

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health:

The research of the Faculty is conducted through several major research centres and through the four Faculty schools, Research spans a range of fields including:

Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience

Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences

Medicine

Nursing

Further information can be found here.

192 Credit points

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)- Arts, Social Sciences and the Humanities Fields of Research192 Credit points

In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. CRICOS Codes: Education, Psychology, Human Geography, Health and Society (092064M), Arts (079632D), Creative Arts (094536A)

Arts Coursework Subjects48 Credit points

Electives12 Credit points

Discipline electives24 Credit points

Education Coursework Subjects48 Credit points

Health and Society, Geography and Sustainable Communities and Psychology Coursework Subjects48 Credit points

Thesis144 Credit points

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Business and Law Fields of Research192 Credit points

The coursework component of the PhD(I) includes 48 credit points of coursework subjects, including the core subjects listed below. The student’s supervisors, in consultation with the School Head of Postgraduate Studies, will recommend the appropriate elective subjects for students. On successful completion of coursework subjects, students work with their supervisors to complete a research thesis (144 credit points). In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. CRICOS Codes are: Business (094535B) and Law (079632D).

Business Core Coursework Subjects18 Credit points

Law Coursework Subjects48 Credit points

Students complete 48 credit points of coursework elective subjects (including 24 credit points of research training subjects)

Thesis144 Credit points

Business electives that are non-specific to a field of research

BUS 997 and BUS 993 are additional higher degree research subjects that may be taken as electives. RESH901 or RESH900 are designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Engineering and Information Sciences Fields of Research192 Credit points

CRICOS Codes: Mathematics & Applied Statistics (074738A ), Physics & Medical Radiation Physics (094537M), Information & Communication Technology (072793K, Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics & Mining) (072905G ), Engineering (Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications) (074737B)

Coursework Subjects48 Credit points

Candidates will be required to complete a total of 48 credit points of coursework subjects consisting of a selection of research training and relevant discipline subjects which support the intended area of research. The 48 credit points of coursework subjects must be completed before the commencement of the thesis. In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 75%, including 75% in each research training skills subject.

Thesis144 Credit points

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Science, Medicine and Health Fields of Research192 Credit points

CRICOS Codes:Health Science (073059K)and Science (072845C)

Coursework Subjects48 Credit points

Students completing their PHD(I) in Nursing or Medicine fields of research choose the Health Science subjects and students completing their PHD(I) in biological sciences, chemistry or earth and environmental science choose the Science subjects. In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject.

Thesis144 Credit points

International Students6 Credit points

International students must also enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate studies of their school. RESH901 or RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge;

Critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline area

Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community;

Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.

Professional recognition / accreditation

AACSB

Professional body / Association name:AACSB

Details:The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Accreditation Period:2024

Pathways and nested qualifications

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210 - Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Overview

Delivery

Course structure

192 Credit points

Business electives that are non-specific to a field of research

Learning outcomes

Professional recognition / accreditation

AACSB

Pathways and nested qualifications

Contact details

Faculty contact

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