Doctorate (PhD)
Make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field with the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a supervised research program at Deakin.
This degree may be undertaken in the Deakin Business School or Deakin Law School and expert members of the academic staff will be appointed as your principal and associate supervisors. As well as your written thesis, you will be required to complete several coursework units and meet certain attendance requirements.
Deakin currently has around 1,600 higher degree by research (HDR) candidates - passionate individuals making the most of our innovative facilities, partnerships, strategic research centres and world-class reputation.
For more information, please see: https://blogs.deakin.edu.au/business-and-law-phd/
You will be required to complete a 12-month probation period, which culminates in a Confirmation of Candidature at the 12-month mark. Only once your candidature is confirmed, can you proceed with your project. Candidature is for a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
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Compulsory coursework
Students are required to complete research training units in accordance with their field of study. Details for Faculty of Business and Law PhD students:
https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/research/course-content/research-training-coursework-units