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616 Doctor of Philosophy

INTRODUCTION

The Doctor of Philosophy is available for graduates of a relevant Bachelor degree with 2A Honours or better, or a relevant Master degree which has a substantial research component.  The course consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of research, the preparation of a thesis, and participation in seminars and conferences.  Although formal coursework is not a stipulated part of requirements, coursework may be required and will be assigned by the School on an individual basis. 

 

The candidate will be provided with an initial adviser and once the research proposal has been formally accepted a supervisory team will be appointed consisting of a principal supervisor assisted by at least one additional supervisor.  The principal supervisor normally will be a staff member from the School of Engineering and Mathematics.  Additional supervisors may be staff from within Edith Cowan University or other universities, or may be from research institutes, government or industry.

 

The School of Engineering and Mathematics offers the following fields of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:

  •  Engineering
  •  Mathematics
  •  Security Science

Mathematics

Course Code 616
 
Each semester students enrol into research thesis unit: MAT7200 at 25, 50, 75 or 100% of full-time enrolment.

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for
examination.

Doctoral candidates will normally complete no fewer than two years and no more than four years of full-time equivalent study by the time their thesis is submitted for examination.

 
MAT7200 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis 0 
 
 
 
 
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For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006