Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)
Doctor of Philosophy PhD
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On Campus - Uni Wide
On Campus - Uni Wide
Online - Uni Wide
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Duration for a Higher Degree course is defined in terms of Minimum/Maximum Period of Candidature.
Please consult the Higher Degree by Research Policy: Enrolment and Progress for specific information for Higher Degree duration.
Admissions Policy: PhD, PhD by Prior Publication and Master by Research Programs
Special admission criteria
Applications with the area of research interest clearly stated can be lodged at any time within the academic year. Initial contact with the appropriate Course Coordinator is highly advisable.
Admission Criteria for PhD By Research (Arts)
The entry qualifications required for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program in the Faculty of Arts and Education are:
Admission criteria for PhD by Prior Publication
An applicant for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication shall meet the requirements specified below. Admission to candidature will be subject to external assessment. A candidate is expected to be an experienced researcher with a significant refereed publication record of doctoral standard.
An applicant for admission to Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication candidature shall have:
The Reseach Committee shall base its decision on a proposed candidature upon the following evidence:
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Students should contact the Sub Dean Graduate Studies or potential supervisor to discuss possible research topics. Students wishing to undertake research in an area strategically aligned with a designated University Research Centre should also contact the Director of that Centre.
In accordance with the University's Higher Degree Regulations, students will be assigned an appropriate supervisor who will assist the student in developing a research proposal and the title for the research, and guide the student during the research process and thesis preparation.
Priority research areas of the Faculty for a Doctor of Philosophy by research and thesis are Australian literature, rural sociology, Australian history, communication, creative industries and culture, ethics and social philosophy, social work and social welfare, social administration and policy, theological and biblical studies, Islamic Studies, fine art and drama.
In consultation with the Sub Dean and supervisor, each student will be allocated one of the following research subject codes, in which the student will enrol for the period of his or her candidature:
Subjects above are listed in both their full-time and part-time modes, where 701 = part-time and 702 = full-time.
No enrolment pattern is specified. Students are advised to contact the Associate Dean Higher Degree Research or Coordinator for relevant information.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.