Doctor of Philosophy


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Award Abbreviation	PhD
Degree Type	Postgraduate research program
Duration	2 years minimum, 4 years maximum full-time 4 years minimum, 8 years maximum part-time
Fees	A$6,000 per full-time semester; A$3,000 per part-time semester
Mode of Study	Generally on campus but can be undertaken either on campus or externally where appropriate supervision arrangements can be made
Commencement	Can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Contact	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tel: +61 7 5430 1259 Fax: +61 7 5430 2880 Email:dyer@usc.edu.au Faculty of Business Tel: +61 7 5430 1275 Fax: +61 7 5430 1231 Email: mbaenquiries@usc.edu.au Faculty of Science Tel: +61 7 5430 Fax: +61 7 5430 Email: sciencefaculty@usc.edu.au Office of Learning Teaching and Research Postgraduate Research Student Officer Tel: +61 7 5459 4526 Fax: +61 7 5430 1111 Email: btoon@usc.edu.au
CRICOS Code	For PhD in Arts and Social Sciences: 026646C For PhD in Business: 026647B For PhD in Science: 026641G

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an advanced research program which fosters the development of independent research skills, scholarly analysis and an ability to communicate research findings.

The University of the Sunshine Coast has a team of enthusiastic and experienced academics able to provide supervision across a broad range of research areas.

Prospective applicants wishing to undertake a PhD will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the relevant Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science, or the Office of Learning, Teaching and Research.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for the award of Doctor of Philosophy are normally required to hold a Masters degree or a Bachelors degree with at least second class honours Division 1 from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least second class honours Division 1 may also be considered. In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Management Committee.

Notes

1. For further information, refer to the Rules for Higher Degrees by Research.

2. Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Science.

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