Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)
Doctor of Philosophy PhD
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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.
Applications with the area of research interest clearly stated can be lodged at any time within the academic year. Initial contact with the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies is highly advisable.
Admission Criteria for Doctor of Philosophy (Arts & Education)
The entry qualifications required for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program in the Faculty of Arts and Education are:
Admission criteria for Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication (Arts & Education)
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 University Research Committee shall base its decision on a proposed candidature upon the following evidence:
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Candidates should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies to discuss possible research topics. Candidates 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 Research Policy, candidates will be assigned an appropriate supervisor who will assist the candidate in developing a research proposal, the title of the thesis, and guide the candidate throughout their candidature and thesis preparation.
Priority research areas of the Faculty for a Doctor of Philosophy by research and thesis are, among others, education, teacher education, information studies, Australian literature, rural sociology, Indigenous Australian studies, Australian history, communication, creative industries and culture, ethics and social philosophy, social work, social welfare and human services, social administration and policy, theological and biblical studies, Islamic Studies, fine art and drama.
Candidates will be enrolled into one of the following subjects, depending on chosen area of research:
No enrolment pattern is specified. Candidates are advised to contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies for relevant information.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.