Doctor of Philosophy PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree for students who have an excellent academic record, who have developed expertise in a substantive area and who have proven research skills.

About the course

Candidates are required to develop a research proposal and to concentrate on research for their entire program. Only highly qualified students are considered for candidature.

Course requirements

Students will submit a thesis proposal to the Board of Graduate Studies following approval by a panel of academic staff within the Faculty.

Students will conduct research under supervision and submit the results of their investigation in the form of a thesis that will not exceed 100,000 words. Students will also be required to present their work to the academic staff of the Faculty during their candidature.

Inquiries

Initial contact with the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies within the Faculty of Education is highly advisable. Please phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.

Doctor of Philosophy (Education)

Enrolment details

Australian & New Zealand students

International students

Admission requirements

Candidates must have:

• a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline at Honours Class 1 or Honours Class 2, Division 1 level plus additional studies, if required, as determined by the Faculty of Education 

  or

• a relevant  Research Master degree 

or

• a coursework Master degree with half the number of subjects completed at an average of credit or higher and the other half completed at an average of distinction or higher: provided that the candidate can demonstrate an appropriate understanding of research methodology, including qualitative and/or quantitative methods, and has proven writing skills (as may be shown through the completion of an independent research project or publication record)

or

• other qualifications acceptable to the Faculty of Education and the Board of Graduate Studies, plus additional studies, if required, as determined by the Faculty of Education

About Distance Education

The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.

Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:

• course materials divided into topics, organised into week-long schedules prepared by acknowledged experts in distance learning
• study modules containing activities designed to encourage participants to apply ideas to their own jobs
• assignments designed to test the mastery and application of course materials, that are carefully assessed before feedback is provided
• resource materials containing interesting, practical or contentious views
• computer-based education packages to support some topics.

Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Staff & student contact

Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials are used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.

Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.

Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.

Contacts

For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:

Telephone: 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077 (outside Australia) Facsimile: (02) 6338 6001 (within Australia) Facsimile: +61 2 6338 6001 (outside Australia) Email: inquiry@csu.edu.au Web inquiry: www.csu.edu.au/student/contact Web: info.csu.edu.au