COURSE INFORMATION

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

L31 Doctor of Philosophy

 The Doctor of Philosophy involves a three year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research programme 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.

 

The course refers to the following fields of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree:

 

  • Statutory planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Environmental planning
  • Sustainable planning
  • Water Planning
  • City design
  • Community planning and development
  • Planning law and governance
  • Project management
  • Planning policy, governance & evaluation
  • Landscape design and planning
  • Planning for renewable energy systems in cities
  • Smart mixed land use Planning for integrated transportation in megacities and developing countries

 

 
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Undergraduate planning degree accredited by Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), 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 doctoral level research.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.

Students will undertake studies 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.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Doctor of Philosophy comprises a study programme of three years full-time or 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 novel contribution 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 in nature.  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.

 

Students in the doctoral programme are required to make satisfactory progress each semester when enrolled in PLN7200 Doctor of Philosophy unit.  Students who do not make satisfactory progress will not be eligible to remain in the course.
 
CORE UNITS
Each semester students enrol into PLN7200 - Doctor of Philosophy Thesis unit at 50 or 100% of the 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 less than two years and no more than four years of full-time equivalent study by the time their thesis is submitted for examination.


 
PLN7200 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis 0 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014