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Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture)

By research

+ Award nomenclature

Doctor of Philosophy
PhD

+ Course Availability Modes and Locations

Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture) (5901SC)
On Campus Uni Wide
Distance Education Uni Wide
Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture) (5901AG)
On Campus Uni Wide
Distance Education Uni Wide
Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture) (4905SC)
On Campus Uni Wide
Distance Education Uni Wide
Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture) (4904SC)
On Campus Uni Wide
Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture) (4904AG)
On Campus Uni Wide
Doctor of Philosophy (Science and Agriculture) (4901AB)
On Campus Uni Wide
Distance Education Uni Wide

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Overall Duration: 3.0
For normal candidature:
Overall Duration (FTE): 3.0
Full-time: 3 years minimum/4 years maximum
Part-time: 6 years minimum/8 years maximum

For candidates in PhD by Prior Publication:
Overall Duration (FTE): 0.5
Full-time: 6 months minimum /1 year maximum
Part-time: 12 months minimum/ 2 years maximum

The allocation of 192 credit points to the course duration (and each shell subject) was initially calculated based on a full-time study load for 2 sessions in each of 3 years (32 points per session), or a part-time study load for 2 study sessions in each of 6 years (16 points per session). As in all Higher Degrees by Research, candidature time may vary. However, variations to candidature time do not alter the total number of credit points allocated or required for graduation. Students will re-enrol in the same shell subject for each enrolment session until they demonstrate through the examination process that they have met the requirements of the subject and course.

  • Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
  • Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy

    The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of the University holds the delegated authority to approval for admission to a research higher degree programs. 

    Doctor of Philosophy

    Basis of Approval for Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy
    The RAC shall base its decision on admission to a proposed Doctor of Philosophy candidature upon the following evidence, that:

    Entry Qualifications for Doctor of Philosophy Degree
    The entry qualifications required for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program are:

    Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication

    Basis of Approval for Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication
    The RAC shall base its decision on admission to a proposed Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication candidature upon the evidence required for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy and in addition the following evidence:

    The application for the Doctor of Philosophy by Publication will be subject to external assessment.

    Entry Qualifications for Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication Degree
    A candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication is expected to be an experienced researcher with a significant historical record of refereed publications of doctoral standard. An applicant for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication shall meet the requirements specified admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program. Admission to candidature will be subject to external assessment.

    An applicant who has already been awarded a PhD will not be admitted to the degree.

    Credit CSU Credit Policy

    Standard CSU Credit policy apply.

    Graduation requirement

    To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

    Course structure

    Students will work with their supervisory team to complete all aspects of their research project. The supervisory team will be comprised of one principal supervisor and at least one co-supervisor who are both permanent academic staff at Charles Sturt University. Supervisory teams may include additional co-supervisors who are adjuncts and/or external to CSU with appropriate qualifications. All supervisors will be required to meet minimum qualification and professional experience standards and have been formally registered on the CSU Supervisor Registry.

    PhD
    Under the guidance of their supervisors, students will determine an appropriate area of study that aligns with the Faculty’s designated fields of research, where appropriate, gain ethics and other approvals, conduct a detailed research investigation, and write and submit a thesis for examination.

    Students are also required to complete and submit a formal research proposal that has been reviewed and endorsed by a review panel and approved through the School-based endorsement of candidature process. This will normally be required to be completed within the first year of full-time equivalent enrolment. Students will also be required to engage with University progress reporting requirements as advised by the Research Office on admission. Additional requirements and conditions of enrolment, probation and progress may be applicable to individual students.


    PhD by Prior Publication
    Under the guidance of their supervisors, students will demonstrate extensive, high quality, peer-reviewed research, write an integrating essay or chapter, and additional materials as deemed necessary and relevant by the supervisors, and submit this together with their publications for examination.

    Enrolment pattern

    Students will be enrolled in a single 192-point subject for the duration of their degree. The subject code will be determined according to the School in which students are enrolled within the Faculty of Science.

    Contact

    For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au

    The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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