Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Overview

• Do you have a passion for research? The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree available in all study areas and provides you with the skills to become an effective researcher in your previously studied discipline.
• By undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy you will have expansive intellectual freedom to be able to make an original and substantial contribution to your area of study.
• UniSQ academics are recognised throughout the world for their excellence in research. Some of the projects you can tap into are at the forefront of cutting edge research.
• As a research student you will have the commitment and support to make a difference to society in a meaningful way. UniSQ is committed to excellence in research training and provide a quality research training experience for our students. We maintain our relevance in research by linking with industry and business through local and international research networks.
• Our research extends across all of the Schools and Centres in the university. Within the Division of Research and Innovation it is focused across three research institutes and nine research centres, reflecting a wide array of research excellence.
• To start your PhD you need to clarify your research topic and seek an academic staff member to be your supervisor. This can sometimes take time so it is wise to allow several months for discussion with potential supervisors and for consideration of your application.

Career outcomes

• Graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in industry, academia or government with specialisation in your chosen field.

Degree structure

The Doctor of Philosophy comprises a minimum of 16 independent research units, although students would normally complete 24 independent research units, with the option to extend to 32 independent research units if needed.

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Intending students are advised to allow several months for discussion with potential supervisors and for consideration of the application prior to the commencement of the program.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is ideal to allow a minimum of 25 working days between when you submit your application and the start of your requested study period.

Select to start in one of the following intakes:

Intakes	Study period start date
Intake 1	Monday 16 January 2023
Intake 2	Monday 27 February 2023
Intake 3	Monday 10 April 2023
Intake 4	Monday 22 May 2023
Intake 5	Monday 3 July 2023
Intake 6	Monday 14 August 2023
Intake 7	Monday 25 September 2023
Intake 8	Monday 6 November 2023

Further information

To learn more about the application process and how to find and connect with a research supervisor please visit the Higher Degrees by Research website. From 2023 UniSQ will be delivering a new flexible way of teaching this degree. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.