Doctor of Philosophy
| Official Abbreviation | PhD |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| Overview | The PhD program is research degree administered by the University. |
| Entry Requirements | The Committee may, on the recommendation of the Head of School concerned, admit to candidature for the three-year PhD program an applicant who holds or has fulfilled all the requirements for: (a) the degree of Master, provided that the applicant has shown potential for research demonstrated by a research project or resulting dissertation/thesis comprising typically 25% or more of the Masters program; or (b) the degree of Bachelor with first class Honours or second class Honours in the First Division; or equivalent; or (c) another degree, plus subsequent acceptable qualifications and/or research experience; or (d) hold similar qualification(s) acceptable to the PhD Committee from another unstitution(s). Such qualifications must be of the standard of Australian or British universities in the University's judgement. |
| Additional Entry Requirements | Every applicant for admission to candidature for the three-year PhD program shall: (a) produce documented evidence of capacity to undertake work at the PhD level. The Committee may require as evidence the passing of a special examination; and (b) submit to the Committee a proposed program of research to be undertaken in a nominated School of the University and approved by the Head of that School. |
| Scholarships | Please refer to the Research Services website for further details on Scholarships www.une.edu.au/research-services/pgstudy/scholarhsips/ |
| Further Information | Please contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or (02) 6773 3871 or email hdr@pobox.une.edu.au. |