Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Information valid for students commencing 2012
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2012
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7501
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, Herston, Ipswich, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class IIA. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via school or institute with the UQ Graduate School.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
UQ Graduate School
Email: admissions@gradschool.uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 0522 or (07) 3346 0523
Why study the Doctor of Philosophy?
The education and training of doctoral students is one of the most important aspects of a university's activities. The pursuit of knowledge through research higher degree programs not only leads to a well-educated society and a highly trained professional work force, but also contributes significantly to the University's research and scholarship. The aim of the PhD program is to provide research training in a manner that fosters the development of independent research skills in candidates. These skills include the capacity to formulate a significant problem, to develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills, and to relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in the relevant disciplinary area. The doctoral thesis provides evidence of a contribution to knowledge with a level of originality consistent with 3-4 years of full-time study and research training. It also demonstrates a candidate's capacity for critical analysis and that he or she is capable of pursuing scholarly and programmatic research.
