Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Public Safety at Charles Sturt University is designed for professionals in public safety aiming to contribute original research and gain advanced methodological skills. It offers an articulated program for tailored qualification levels.
The Doctor of Public Safety from Charles Sturt University is for you if you are working in any field of public safety and wish to make a significant and original contribution to understanding in the context of your professional practice.
Gain exceptional methodological and research skills, and graduate with a distinctive body of knowledge that will place you at the forefront of your field.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Applicants must have a master degree by coursework and research experience; or a master degree by research or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or hold an international qualification deemed to be equivalent as determined by NOOSR.
To gain entry to the program students will normally have achieved a credit average (or equivalent) in their masters (or equivalent) studies as a demonstration of their capacity to undertake postgraduate work at an advanced level.
In addition to acceptable academic qualifications, an applicant for admission shall:
Variation to admission requirements based on recognition of prior learning will be assessed by the HDR Coordinator in consultation with the Sub Dean Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences.
An applicant for admission to the Doctor of Public Safety may be accepted without the qualifications specified above if the applicant has some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications and/or professional performance which demonstrate they are capable of undertaking research at a Doctoral level. These admission requirements are necessary to ensure that candidates have sufficient academic ability and professional experience to conduct research that leads to advanced, critical reflection on professional practice.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Whether you are working in, or looking to move your career into, emergency and disaster management, public health, humanitarian relief, crisis communication, fire investigation, policing, security, border management, local government, water and electricity provision, non-government organisations or social services, the Doctor of Public Safety gives you the critical thinking skills and advanced knowledge to take on senior roles in your chosen field.
Select one (1) of the following depending on mode of study:
RES705Doctoral Thesis FT128 credit ptsRES706Doctoral Thesis PT128 credit ptsIf you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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