Doctor of Philosophy

Doctorate (PhD)

Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

006367J

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Highlights

Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation.
Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field.
Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars, and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture.
Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in University scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis.
Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance your professional career prospects.

Highlights

Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation.
Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field.
Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars, and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture.
Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in University scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis.
Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research, or advance your professional career prospects.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree (first class or second class Division A) or equivalent
a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant's demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

For more information on eligibility read the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF file 280.6 KB).

Once you've started your PhD you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Entry requirements

You must have either:

a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)

Masters and professional doctorate degrees by coursework must have a significant research component normally not less than 25%. Holders of masters and professional doctorate by coursework must:

have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
present evidence of research experience and potential for approval

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy depends on an applicant's demonstrated research aptitude and the availability of supervision infrastructure and resources needed for the proposed research project.

Once you've started your PhD you'll need to complete your Stage 2 milestone to be fully admitted to your course. You'll usually complete this milestone within the first three months of study.

For more information on eligibility read the admission criteria for the Doctor of Philosophy (PDF file 280.6 KB).

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

Gardens Point

What you will learn

A PhD challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas or new ways of approaching existing problems. Working with an experienced supervisory team candidates develop new theories methodologies and models that may shape the future of the profession or discipline. A PhD candidate's research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant or original adaptation application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

The supervisory team will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars teaching and publication.

Course structure

Course design

Mandatory

IFN001 Advanced Information Retrieval Skills
Time based Thesis

Other units as agreed by student in negotiation with their supervisor and faculty.

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