Doctor of Philosophy

Duration:	Full-time study of three years, or the part-time equivalent, is normally required.
Location:	Innovation Campus, Wollongong
Entry Requirements:	Candidates with demonstrated research potential, exhibited usually by a Bachelor Honours, Masters by Research degree or other Masters degree that includes a research project, can apply to take a Doctor of Philosophy. All applications must be accompanied by a 2,000 word research proposal which should outline the main focus of the applicant's research interest, a commentary important and recent literature in this area, and a discussion of why this is an important area of research. All proposals must acknowledge sources correctly. Proposals may be checked using a plagiarism checking system.
Course Structure:	PhD Candidates will be expected to work under supervision on research projects related to their thesis area and may be required to complete coursework classes in order to acquire theory and develop methodological skills necessary for their doctoral research. Candidates for this degree enrol in the subject THES924 (full-time) or THES912 (part-time).