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Doctor of Philosophy

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Duration4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Location
Online and
Next start termFirst Half of Year, 2025
Study modeOn Campus, Online
Course codeCL81
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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.

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.

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.

Structure & Availability

This is a research-based course, where progress is monitored on a time-and-progress basis rather than credit point accrual.

As a student, you may have opportunities to undertake optional work-integrated learning activities appropriate to your 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

IntakeLocations
First Half of Year, 2025Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Second Half of Year, 2025Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Distance, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville

Online Availability

IntakeLocations
First Half of Year, 2025Available Online
Second Half of Year, 2025Available Online

Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.

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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