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Entry requirements

A person may be considered for candidature for the degree of the Professional Doctorate if that person meets the requirements listed in 1.1 (one component) and 1.2:

1.1  Educational requirements - applicants must meet one of these categories:

1.1.1 a) qualification deemed to be equivalent to a Masters degree of the University; or

1.1.1 b)  qualified for a Masters degree at another university that is recognised as providing a Masters degree of a standard at least equivalent to an Australian Masters degree.

 

1.1.2 a)  significant professional experience or currently employed in the profession where the research is based; or

1.1.2 b)  a combination of training and relevant professional experience deemed by the Program Executive Director to be the equivalent of an Australian Masters degree.

1.2  Significant professional employment experience to the satisfaction of the Program Executive Director.

2.  International applicants are required to meet the University's IELTS requirements.

3.  Applicants may be required to undertake additional prescribed courses and/or a qualifying program where it is considered that the candidate lacks the necessary skills or experience to successfully complete the program.  The Committee may require a candidate to undertake additional prescribed courses and/or a qualifying program where it is considered that the candidate lacks the necessary skills or experience to successfully complete the program.