Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means:
Further detailed information regarding requirements for the submission of a PhD may be located in the Guidelines on the Preparation and Presentation of a Higher Degree Research Thesis for Examination.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is available in all Faculties of the University and is awarded without classification on the basis of examination of a major thesis. The requirements for the degree shall be completed by submission of a thesis which demonstrates that the candidate has made a substantial contribution to learning and appreciates and understands the relationship of the candidate's own investigations to a wider field of knowledge.
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must comply with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have completed one of the following:
Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate's potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee's reports will all be taken into consideration. Please refer to Regulation 5.2.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission.