Doctor of Philosophy

Entry to this degree is available to candidates who meet the University entry requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidature. In the first instance this requires the completion of a Bachelors degree with Honours Class II or higher in an appropriate area, or an equivalent qualification with an appropriate research component.

Pattern of Study
Candidates for this degree enrol in a Doctoral Thesis, subject number EDGZ909. Interested candidates should contact the Graduate School Research Co-ordinator to discuss their area of research and supervision. All new students enrolling in a research degree are expected to prepare and defend a research proposal early in their candidature and to become involved in Graduate School activities such as student colloquia. See subject descriptions for further information.

Time Limits
Normally, the degree will be completed in not less than four, and not more than eight, academic sessions of full-time study, or six to 16 sessions of part-time study. A full-time student load is 24 credit points per session (three subjects); a part-time student load will be 6-18 credit points per session.