| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time |
| Location | Online and 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
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
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Your course
This is a research-based course and progress is monitored on a time and progress basis, rather than credit point accrual (0 credits):
- 1You'll complete a unit of study specific to your discipline for the duration of your candidature, no credit points apply.
What You'll Study
As per enrolment advice and Research Higher Degree course rules, as a research candidate, you will be enrolled in a unit of study specific to your discipline for the duration of your candidature, but no credit points apply to this unit. The course comprises research and thesis development activities as outlined in the course rules.
You may have opportunities to undertake optional work-integrated learning activities appropriate to your discipline area.
Additional information
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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