Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) | 2018

Testamur Title of Degree:	Doctor of Philosophy
Abbreviation:	PhD(Int)
UOW Course Code:	210
CRICOS Code:	079632D - Arts 094536A - Creative Arts 079632D - Law
Total Credit Points:	192
Duration:	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts
Intake Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Delivery Mode:	On-campus (face-to-face)
Delivery Campus:	Wollongong

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD with one-year of preliminary coursework. The coursework helps prepare candidates to undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a chosen field of study. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is also highly regarded by public and private sector employers. The PhD is the qualification normally required for academic employment at a university or research institute.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO	Description
1	Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge;
2	Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories
3	Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community;
4	Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.

Course Structure - Arts

Students complete 48 credit points of coursework (including 24 credit points of research training subjects i.e. Core ARTS901) and a substantial research component (thesis).

Students progressing to the research component (thesis) will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component (thesis). They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points
Core
ARTS901	Humanities and Social Science Research Methods	24
Electives
BCM 905	Special Topics in Communication and Media Studies	24
ELL 905	Special Topics in English Language & Linguistics	24
ENGL905	Special Topics in English Literatures	24
GWP 800	Global Workplace Practice	6
INDS905	Special Topics in Indigenous Studies	24
SOC 905	Special Topics in Sociology	24
STS 905	Special Topics in Science and Technology Studies	24
Plus ONE from the following:
THES924	Thesis Full Time	24
THES912	Thesis Part Time	12

^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol.

Course Structure - Creative Arts

*Please Note - This course is not available to commencing students in 2018

In order to progress to the research component (thesis), PhD (Integrated) students must complete research subject at 65% or higher and the two coursework subjects with an average of 65%.

Students not meeting these requirements may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.

Students progressing to the research component (thesis) will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component (thesis). They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points
Core
ARTS901	Humanities and Social Science Research Methods	24
Plus coursework subjects in the area of specialisation:
Creative Writing
WRIT910	Analysis of Texts	12
WRIT911	Literary Composition	12
Graphic Design
DESN910	Graphic Design Theory and Industry Research Methodologies	12
DESN911	Studies in Process and Analysis - Graphic Design	12
Media Arts
DESN910	Graphic Design Theory and Industry Research Methodologies	12
DESN911	Studies in Process and Analysis - Graphic Design	12
or
VISA910	Visual Arts Theory	12
VISA911	Studies in Process and Analysis - Visual Arts	12
Music Composition
MUS 910	Music Analysis	12
MUS 915	Studies in Composition Technique	12
Theatre
THEA910	Theatre Analysis	12
THEA911	Advanced Techniques in Theatre	12
Visual Arts
VISA910	Visual Arts Theory	12
VISA911	Studies in Process and Analysis - Visual Arts	12
Plus ONE from the following:
THES924	Thesis Full Time	24
THES912	Thesis Part Time	12
The following elective may also be chosen:
GWP 800	Global Workplace Practice	6

^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol

Course Structure - Law

Students complete 48 credit points of coursework (including 24 credit points of research training subjects) and a substantial research component.

Students will choose coursework subjects in consultation with their Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS).

Students progressing to the research component (thesis) will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component (thesis). They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points
CMP 901	Strategy and Sea Power	8
CMP 902	Law of the Sea	8
CMP 904	Maritime Regulation and Enforcement	8
CMP 905	Legal Regulation of Shipping	8
CMP 907	Maritime Security Law and Policy	8
CMP 908	Contemporary Maritime Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region	8
CMP 909	International Marine Environmental Law	8
CMP 910	Selected Topic in Maritime Studies	8
CMP 911	Research Project in Maritime Studies	8
CMP 912	Minor Thesis in Maritime Studies	16
CMP 914	International Fisheries Law	8
CMP 915	Fisheries Management	8
CMP 916	Fisheries and Development	8
CMP 917	Integrated Monitoring, Control and Surveillance	8
CMP 918	International Fish Trade	8
GWP 800	Global Workplace Practice	6
Plus ONE from the following:
THES924	Thesis Full Time	24
THES912	Thesis Part Time	12

^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol

Other Information

Further information is available via email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 24 November, 2017