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Doctor of Philosophy
Duration (International)
3.5 years
Assessment (Internat.)
Progress reports, Confirmation of candidature, Ethics approval, Thesis examination.
Outline
The aim of the Doctor of Philosophy program is to provide advanced training in research. A student works during candidature under the guidance of a principal supervisor appointed by the Research and Higher Degrees committee on the recommendation of the School.
Career Opportunities
Depending on the area of study completed, most graduates could expect to be employed in the higher education sector.
RPL and Credit Transfer
International students wishing to apply for RPL and Credit Transfer are required to provide syllabus of previous study undertaken at time of applying for course. Not all courses offer RPL and Credit Transfer. Contact the International Student Programs office at international@ballarat.edu.au
Objectives
This degree is awarded on the basis of a thesis making a substantial contribution to knowledge and demonstrating an understanding of the relationship of the investigations undertaken to a wider field of knowledge. Whereas in most cases the thesis will be a text reporting research undertaken by the candidate, the regulations also allow for a thesis to be a creative work supported by an exegesis.
Areas of research strength in which supervision is available in the School of Behavioural & Social Sciences & Humanities include:
- Australian Historical and Heritage Studies
- Contemporary Cultural Enquiry;
- Social Research and Evaluation;
- Asian Studies;
- Psychology;
- Social Sciences;
- Literature and Media.
Requirements
For further information contact staff listed under ‘Course Enquires’.
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