PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The University of Canberra's research doctorate, four years full-time (up to ten years maximum), worth 96 credit points. The first year includes up to 12 credit points of coursework in research theory, methodology and critical thinking, with the rest of candidature spent on the research. The output can be a written dissertation, a portfolio of published work, or a creative work with an exegesis. Admission requires suitable supervision plus first or upper-second class honours, a research master's, or a coursework master's with a substantial research component. UC emphasises industry engagement, with internships and partnered projects with government, industry and community organisations. Domestic candidates are typically covered by a Research Training Program fee offset. It suits people aiming at research careers in academia, government or industry.
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Admissions
A relevant master's degree or honours bachelor's degree with a strong research component (or equivalent); admission also requires an approved research proposal and confirmed supervisor availability.
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