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The Doctor of Philosophy involves a three year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research program which culminates in the submission of a thesis. 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.
This course refers to the following fields of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Master by Research or Bachelor with Honours (First or upper Second class) or equivalent in a relevant area of study, or where the applicant can demonstrate the capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
Conditions for Continuation in Good Standing Applicants for Doctor of Philosophy are accepted in the first instance on condition of a successful written submission and candidature is confirmed by oral defence of a detailed research proposal. If the defence is successful, continuation in the Doctor of Philosophy program is granted. Normally this occurs within 6 months after admission if full-time or 12 months after admission if part-time. |
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COURSE LOCATION Location of study will be by agreement between the supervisory team and the student. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. Studies will be undertaken by research and thesis presentation. Candidates should be available for consultation with the supervisory team appointed. Students seeking to conduct research on an external basis will be required to reach agreement with the University on arrangements for supervision. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE The Doctor of Philosophy program comprises a study program of two to three years full-time, or four to six years part-time involving research culminating in the submission of a thesis which makes a significant and original contribution to the area of study. Candidates are expected to participate in seminars and workshops on topics of research and related study areas. A panel of supervisors will oversee the development and progress of the student's research.
A prime requirement is that a Doctor of Philosophy must make a substantial contribuiton to knowledge in a designated field of study. It should show how theory is extended or tested to provide new knowledge. The research methods can be either quantitative or qualitative. The thesis should consist of 75,000-100,000 words. An adapted version of the Doctor of Philosophy thesis should be of a standard that could be suitable for publication in a reputable journal.
Student in the doctoral program are required to make satisfactory progress in each semester for thesis preparation units. Students who do not make satisfactory progress will not be eligle to remain in the course.
ENROLMENT IN THE THESIS UNITS Each semester students enrol into thesis unit: AFE7200 at 50 or 100% of the full-time enrolment. |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2008 VET: 3/31/2008