Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.
Candidates will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of research. They … For more content click the Read More button below.
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 and supervision arrangements.
Candidates should contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies from the appropriate School to discuss an appropriate field of research and supervision arrangements.
The Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities: 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 research of the Faculty is conducted through several major research centres and also under broad areas within the Faculty's Schools.
The Faculty of Business and Law: Accounting Economics Finance Management Marketing
There are a number of Law fields of research. Further information can be found here.
Fields of research include
There are a number of Law fields of research. Further information can be found here.
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences: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 conducts a range of research, from fundamental to applied, including:
The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health:Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences Medicine Nursing Further information can be found here.
The Faculty research spans a range of fields including:
Note: Students who are enrolled at the Innovation Campus are only able to complete the following research areas: Law, Engineering, Information Science, Physics and Health Science.
192 Credit points
Doctor of Philosophy- Arts, Social Sciences and the Humanities Fields of Research192 Credit points
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Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Law Fields of Research192 Credit points
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Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering and Information Sciences Fields of Research192 Credit points
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Doctor of Philosophy - Science, Medicine and Health Fields of Research192 Credit points
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:
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Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive technical and research skills in a discipline area to independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial scholarly contribution to a discipline.
2.
Critically reflect on, synthesis and evaluate a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline area.
3.
Communicate research findings, explaining and critiquing theoretical propositions, methodologies, results and conclusions to peers and to the community.
4.
Apply detailed knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute original research with intellectual independence and with full autonomy, authoritative judgement, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.
Professional recognition / accreditation
AACSB (Business Discipline)
Pathways and nested qualifications
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Contact details
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