PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Avondale University, Cooranbong, NSW, Australia
About this program
Avondale University's Doctor of Philosophy is an internationally recognised doctoral research degree for candidates undertaking original and substantial research that advances knowledge in a chosen field, delivered within a Christian education framework with regular supervision and research training. Candidates work closely with supervisors toward a thesis typically between 80,000 and 100,000 words.
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- PhD candidates design
- plan and execute a supervised research project addressing a gap identified in their literature review
- resulting in a written thesis
- a combination of written exegesis and creative performance
- or a thesis by publication
- tracked against key milestones. Candidates enrol in DPHL71000 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis throughout candidature until thesis submission
- then DPHL72000 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
- Under Examination. Standard candidature is 3 to 3.5 years full time (or part time equivalent)
- with a maximum of 4 years full time (or part time equivalent)
Admissions
Completion of an Australian master's research degree, or an Australian bachelor's degree with First or Second Class Division A Honours including a minimum 25 percent research component, or an Australian master's coursework degree with a minimum overall GPA of 5.5 on a 7 point scale and a minimum 25 percent research component, or an Australian professional doctoral degree with a minimum 25 percent research component, or a comparable or higher overseas qualification. Applicants must submit certified academic transcripts, a detailed research proposal using Avondale's HDR Research Proposal template, a CV and two written academic references, and acceptance depends on alignment with one of Avondale's Research Centres and the availability of suitable supervisors.
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