Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge.

The program is governed by the Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. Consultation with the Associate Dean (Research) in the appropriate faculty will assist applicants to determine eligibility for admission, to identify the proposed areas of research and to ascertain the availability of suitable supervisors.

Entry Requirements

• Completion of a Master's degree by research or with a significant research component;
• Completion of a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with 1 or 2A honours;
• Completion of at least one year's full-time (or equivalent) Masters candidature of a standard which justifies transfer to the PhD;
• Qualifications deemed by the selection panel to be equivalent to any of the above.

Program Structure

To complete the program, a candidate will normally study for an expected period of 3 years (full-time) or 5 years (part-time). New candidates may enrol at any time of year and continuing candidates must re-enrol at the beginning of each academic year. The courses in which PhD candidates enrol are ungraded.

Discipline-specific course codes are allocated according to the faculty and discipline in which the candidate is undertaking their research. Within each course code, provision is made to identify the mode of attendance as full-time, or part-time. Mode of attendance shall be determined at admission or re-enrolment.

Candidates who may be required to complete prescribed courses will be enrolled in a separate program (CP20).

CD50 Arts, Health & Sciences

CD50BEHSC1   Behavioural Sciences
CD50BIOSC1   Biological Sciences
CD50CHMSC1   Chemical Sciences
CD50ENVST1   Environmental Studies
CD50ERTSC1   Earth Sciences
CD50FISHS1   Fisheries Studies
CD50HORVT1   Horticulture and Viticulture
CD50HUMWL1   Human Welfare Studies & Serv
CD50LNGLT1   Language and Literature
CD50MATSC1   Mathematical Sciences
CD50NATPH1   Other Natural and Physical Sci
CD50NURSG1   Nursing
CD50OAGEN1   Other Agricult, Enviro Rel Std
CD50OTHHL1   Other Health
CD50PHD101   Doctor of Philosophy
CD50PHLRL1   Philosophy and Religios Stud
CD50PHTAS1   Physics and Astronomy
CD50POLSC1   Political Sci and Policy Stud
CD50PSYCH1   Psychology
CD50PUBHL1   Public Health
CD50SPREC1   Sport and Recreation
CD50STHUM1   Studies in Human Society

CD82 Business & Law

• CD82ACCTG1   Accounting
• CD82BUSMG1   Business and Management
• CD82DLAWS1   Law
• CD82ECOEC1   Economics and Econometrics
• CD82JUSLW1   Justice and Law Enforcement
• CD82PHD101   Doctor of Philosophy
• CD82SALMK1   Sales and Marketing
• CD82TOURM1   Tourism

CD63 Education & Creative Arts

• CD63CURED1   Curriculum and Education Stud
• CD63OTHCA1   Other Creative Arts
• CD63OTHED1   Other Education
• CD63PERFA1   Performing Arts
• CD63PHD101   Doctor of Philosophy
• CD63TECED1   Teacher Education
• CD63VISAR1   Visual Arts and Crafts

CD70 Engineering & Physical Systems

CD70AEROE1   Aerospace Engineering & Tech
CD70BUILD1   Building
CD70CIVEN1   Civil Engineering
CD70ELEEL1   Electrical & Electronic Eng Tc
CD70MECHI1   Mechanical & Ind Engineer Tech
CD70OTHEN1   Other Engineering & Rel Techno
CD70PHD101   Doctor of Philosophy
CD70PHYAS1   Physics and Astronomy
CD70PRORE1   Process & Resource Engineering

CD51 Informatics & Communication

CD51COMMD1   Communication & Media Studies
CD51COMSC1   Computer Science
CD51ELECT1   Electrical & Electron Eng Tech
CD51INFSY1   Information Systems

CD51OTHIT1   Other Information Technology
CD51PHD101   Doctor of Philosophy