PhD
The PhD is the highest academic award conferred by the University. It is a full research degree. Each candidate undertakes an individual research project with two supervisors. Attendance at a Research Methodology course is also required for candidates who have not completed a Masters by research or an Honours program. A thesis of up to 100,000 words which makes an original contribution to knowledge must be submitted for examination.
The PhD degree is designed to provide training and education to produce graduates with the capacity to conduct independent, advanced research. On completion, the student should be capable of conducting a complex research program independently, without supervision. The PhD candidate should uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data.
The PhD by Practice-Based Research is a Doctor of Philosophy program that has been designed to support the research development of senior practitioners in the fields of management, education or other appropriate professional areas, and to bring benefits to the organisations in which they work. It is a research-based program focusing on the research of, and hence development of, areas of professional practice. It will enable participants to acquire a range of research skills and strategies that can be used to support practice-based research. Key themes are an understanding of research and research methodologies, and their application and development in work contexts of various kinds; and how inquiry informs leadership and promotes high quality professional learning.
Doctor of Philosophy |
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Research areas
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1. Enterprise Performance & Efficiency |
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Suitable for |
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Candidates who want to conduct research independently and at a high level of originality and quality |
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Campus |
Hawthorn |
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Average duration |
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Four years full-time or equivalent part-time. |
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Entry requirements |
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An appropriate bachelor degree with first class honours or a Master degree with a research component* |
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Work experience |
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Preferred but not essential |
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English Proficiency |
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IELTS results – 6.5 with no single band less than 6** |
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Structure
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Under the supervision of two supervisors, a thesis of up to 100,000 words which makes an original contribution to knowledge must be submitted for examination |
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Indicative 2009 Fees |
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Local and International students:
AUD$20,000 per year (government scholarships are available) |
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Intake |
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Applications for research degrees can be made at any time during the year |
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* Other relevant activities, including work experience, will be taken into account in assessing applications. Overseas candidates must hold a master or honours degree, deemed by NOOSR to be equivalent to an Australian master or honours degree.
** If English is not your first language, you must produce evidence of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken English.