Doctor of Philosophy
Provider:
Course Code:
CL81
CRICOS Code:
0100976
Qualification Level:
PhD
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
4-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 30,240 - 37,056 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
T1, T2, T3
Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Course Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy if the person holds:
a) a Masters degree either by research or with a substantial element (typically one-third) of research work within it, from a university or any other approved institution
b) a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with first class or second class honours conferred by a university or any other approved institution
c) a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline in addition to completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or
d) alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no individual band score of less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based: Overall score of 79 with no score less than 21
Pearson Test of English Academic: Overall score of 62 with no score less than 54 |
Career Opportunities
A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. In addition, many discipline-specific employers recognise the skills developed through research degree are applicable in the workplace.