PhD
Doctor of Philosophy (Human & Behavioural)
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
This is a Doctor of Philosophy undertaken in the field of human and behavioural sciences at the University of Western Australia. Like all UWA PhDs, it is a higher degree by research completed entirely through independent research and the preparation of a thesis under academic supervision, rather than through coursework. Candidates work with supervisors in schools such as Psychological Science to design and carry out an original research project examining aspects of human behaviour, cognition, or social and psychological processes, developing advanced skills in research design, critical analysis, methodology and scholarly communication at the highest academic level. The degree suits students aiming for careers in academic research, applied behavioural science, or research intensive professional roles.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The degree has no formal coursework units and is instead structured entirely around a supervised
- independent research project and thesis. Standard full time candidature is 4 years (a maximum of 24 credit points equivalent per semester)
- with a maximum completion time limit of 8 years. Candidates may submit a thesis as a monograph
- a series of papers (typically up to three first authored papers, to a maximum of five)
- a hybrid of chapters and papers
- or
- where relevant
- creative work accompanied by a scholarly exegesis of at least 20
- 000 words. Theses generally run to approximately 80
- 000 to 100
- 000 words and are examined by written report followed by an oral defence (viva voce) before academic examiners
Admissions
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from UWA, or a qualification recognised by the Board of the Graduate Research School as equivalent, and must demonstrate adequate research preparation in line with UWA's Adequate Research Preparation Policy, typically an Honours degree at upper second class level or higher (or a research masters, or equivalent research training and experience) in a relevant discipline such as psychology or a related behavioural science. Applicants must also identify and secure agreement from an eligible UWA academic supervisor before applying.
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