| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |
| Location | Distance |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CD86 |
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (Offshore) provides you with the opportunity to study for a PhD, recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework, whilst remaining in your home country for a substantive part of the degree.
This course is comprised of an independent research study and thesis, overseen by academic supervisors. This degree is limited to high-quality applicants wishing to pursue research in particular discipline areas. For fully offshore candidates, periods of short-term visitation in Australia will be required during this degree, and travel support is available to facilitate such visits. For candidates undertaking this course under a co-tutelle model, an extended period of study within Australia will be required, typically lasting at least six months or more.
The Research Higher Degrees Course Guide provides detailed information about eligibility, benefits provided by CQUniversity, and the application, selection and offer process.
Career Opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy (Offshore) provides graduates with an internationally recognised degree through the Australian Qualifications Framework. Graduates will be able to secure professional roles in academia, research centres, institutes and institutions, or in broader business and industry.
Structure & Availability
This is a research-based course, where progress is monitored on a time-and-progress basis rather than credit point accrual.
Students may have opportunities to undertake optional work integrated learning activities appropriate to their discipline area.
Please note that this is a time-based research higher degree. As per enrolment advice and Research Higher Degree course rules, all candidates are enrolled in a unit of study specific to their discipline for the duration of their candidature, but no credit points apply to this unit. The course is comprised of research and thesis development activities as outlined in the course rules.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2025 | Distance |
| Term 2, 2025 | Distance |
| Term 3, 2025 | Distance |
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Second Half of Year, 2023 | Available Online |
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and Financial Support
At CQU, we offer a vibrant research community, generous project funding, training and financial support, so that you can thrive as a researcher. This makes pursuing your research higher degree at CQU more affordable than you think. You may be eligible for stipends and scholarships to reduce your study costs, plus you can access project and conference financial support. For more information, visit our research higher degree fee page.
How to apply
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