PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means: Traditional PhD: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a c. 100,000 word thesis. PhD by Publication: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of the submission of a thesis (c. 50,000 words) containing a number of papers written up as journal articles. PhD by Creative Project: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a thesis and a project, including but not limited to: a durable record of performance, exhibition of visual arts, writing, design, film, multimedia, CD, DVD, software program or other creative works. Further detailed information regarding requirements for the submission of a PhD may be located in the Guidelines on the Preparation and Presentation of a Research or Professional Doctoral Thesis for Examination. PhD (in Contemporary Humanism) ACU, in partnership with Lumsa Università, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), Institut Catholique de Paris (ICP), Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) and Lyon Catholic University (UCLy), seeks to appoint one outstanding candidate to the PhD (in Contemporary Humanism). The program aims to develop knowledge and critical skills in reading and interpreting the historical, cultural, literary, philosophical and educational tradition in its making, and in its effects on the present, from the point of view of the category of “humanism”. Learn more
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The Doctor of Philosophy is a research higher degree with no taught unit schedule. Candidates undertake a substantial
- independent piece of original research under academic supervision
- culminating in a thesis
- in accordance with ACU's Higher Degree Research Policy and Regulations. Enrolment and progression are managed through individually approved candidature milestones (such as confirmation of candidature and progress reviews) rather than a fixed sequence of units
Admissions
Applicants must evidence, per Section 5 of ACU's Higher Degree Research Policy: an Australian undergraduate degree with Honours (AQF level 8) at a minimum of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) or international equivalent, or a Masters degree by research (Distinction average), or a Masters degree by coursework (Distinction average) with a substantial research component, or an equivalent AQF level 8 or 9 qualification with substantial original research, or demonstrated equivalent research capacity. Meeting eligibility is not itself a guarantee of admission; the research proposal, availability of supervision, and referee reports are also considered.
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