PRH702 Doctoral Research (Environmental Science) F/T (192)

This is a research subject available only to students enrolled in an appropriate Higher Degree by Research within the School of Environmental Sciences. Students enrolled in this subject will work directly with their supervisory team to undertake an appropriate research project, culminating in completion of a thesis/dissertation to be submitted for examination.

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 3 (90)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PRH702. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

3 years minimum (6 sessions) / 4 years maximum (8 sessions)

School

School of Environmental Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is available only to students enrolled in an appropriate Doctor of Philosophy degree in the School of Environmental Sciences with Research Advisory Committee approval.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to demonstrate an expert level of theoretical knowledge and be able to critically reflect on that knowledge and its applications
  • Be able to systematically and critically evaluate relevant literature, philosophical approaches, and data collection and analysis techniques in the broad research field
  • Be able to develop a research hypothesis or question that is soundly embedded in the context of the current body of knowledge in the field
  • Be able to develop an appropriate conceptual framework and research design that forms the basis for the conduct of the research project
  • Be able to independently plan and undertake an approved research project, including data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation, which leads to a highly substantial and original contribution of new knowledge to the research field in the form of a research thesis
  • Be able to demonstrate research, analytical, critical, reflection and communication skills through research outcomes such as seminar presentations and publication and/or thesis and/or portfolio submissions

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Undertake a research project in an appropriate field of research, under the guidance of the supervisory team

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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