PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research. Candidates will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of research. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community. See the course handbook for more information. Admissions information A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team. Entry Requirements Additional information Students must have successfully completed: An Honours degree (Class II, Division 1 or higher), where the program included a significant research component and a thesis; or A Research Masters with at least two-thirds of the degree comprising a thesis; or A UOW Master of Research with an equivalent average mark of 70 or above; or A Coursework Masters that includes a substantial thesis, with an equivalent average mark of 75+ or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4 We also welcome applications from candidates with other forms of research experience, which may be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Doctor of Philosophy - Business and Law Fields of Research (192cp): BUS 981: Business Research Proposal (0cp). Thesis (24cp): THES924: Thesis Full Time (24cp)
- THES912: Thesis Part Time (12cp). Doctor of Philosophy - Science, Medicine and Health Fields of Research (192cp): THES912: Thesis Part Time (12cp)
- THES924: Thesis Full Time (24cp). Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering and Information Sciences Fields of Research (192cp): THES912: Thesis Part Time (12cp)
- THES924: Thesis Full Time (24cp). Doctor of Philosophy- Arts, Social Sciences and the Humanities Fields of Research (192cp): THES912: Thesis Part Time (12cp)
- THES924: Thesis Full Time (24cp)
Admissions
Students must have successfully completed: An Honours degree (Class II, Division 1 or higher), where the program included a significant research component and a thesis; or A Research Masters with at least two-thirds of the degree comprising a thesis; or A UOW Master of Research with an equivalent average mark of 70 or above; or A Coursework Masters that includes a substantial thesis, with an equivalent average mark of 75+ or a GPA of 3.2 out of 4 We also welcome applications from candidates with other forms of research experience, which may be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Special Admissions Requirements All applicants for research degrees must submit a research proposal summarising the project they would like to pursue. We strongly recommend that applicants discuss their research proposal with their potential research supervisor before finalising their HDR application. The proposal should be 3-4 pages in length and include an introduction, literature review, research design/methodology, expected outcomes, and references. Applicants may consult Writing a Research Proposal Guide for assistance on writing their research proposal. The research proposal must be written in the applicant's own words and all submissions may be checked for plagiarised material.
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