Doctor of Philosophy - Joint Doctoral Degree
Generic programmes and qualifications
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) gives you the opportunity to explore in depth a research project that youre passionate about. You will independently research a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor and produce a thesis no more than 100,000 words. Your research will represent a significant, original contribution to human knowledge. In undertaking a PhD, you will develop independent research skills, including the capacity to formulate a problem, develop mastery of appropriate conceptual a
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Greenfields
- WA · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- Program SIA-186009
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Course overview
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) gives you the opportunity to explore in depth a research project that youre passionate about. You will independently research a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor and produce a thesis no more than 100,000 words. Your research will represent a significant, original contribution to human knowledge. In undertaking a PhD, you will develop independent research skills, including the capacity to formulate a problem, develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills to address it, and relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in a relevant discipline.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Research entry may be met by first-class or upper second-class honours, a postgraduate qualification with a substantial research project, or other evidence of substantial research experience. 2. International research applicants must submit an expression of interest before the formal application.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Research entry may be met by first-class or upper second-class honours, a postgraduate qualification with a substantial research project, or other evidence of substantial research experience.
Additional entry requirement
International research applicants must submit an expression of interest before the formal application.
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Doctor of Philosophy - Joint Doctoral Degreemurdoch.edu.au
- Murdoch Universitymurdoch.edu.au
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