PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, WA / Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) offered through the School of Arts and Sciences is a thesis-based research degree individually designed around the methodology required and the nature of the candidate's thesis topic. It may be completed as a traditional thesis, a thesis by publication, or a non-traditional thesis (exegesis) with a creative artefact, and should make an original and substantial contribution to the humanities, social sciences, applied sciences, or Aboriginal studies. As with other research doctorates in this rotation, the university's own page for this award is deliberately thin (a legitimate feature of individually-designed research degrees, not a content gap): it does not publish a fixed unit list because the program of study is negotiated per candidate with a research supervisor.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The PhD is individually designed around the research methodology required and the topic to be investigated
- candidates may also be asked to undertake further coursework to extend their knowledge and skills before the research component. Before applying, candidates must discuss their application with a suitably qualified academic staff member, preferably their intended principal research supervisor. Domestic candidates may receive financial support through the Commonwealth Government's Research Training Program
- international candidates pay full fees but may apply for scholarships
Admissions
Admission is determined by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, on the advice of the National Head of School. Applicants are expected to hold a research Master's degree appropriate to their field, a Bachelor's degree with Honours (typically First Class or Class 2A or equivalent), or an equivalent academic or professional background considered by the National Head of School to be appropriate preparation for doctoral-level research.
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