Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means:
Further detailed information regarding requirements for the submission of a PhD may be located in the Guidelines on the Preparation and Presentation of a Research or Professional Doctoral Thesis for Examination.
Eligibility criteria
A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must comply with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.
An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must have completed one of the following:
a. an appropriate undergraduate degree with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average) or equivalent; or
b. a master's degree with appropriate research training in a relevant field; or
c. an equivalent qualification and/or demonstrated research experience, with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg an authored publication).
Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate's potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee's reports will all be taken into consideration. Please refer to Regulation 5.2.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.