Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Information valid for students commencing 2021
The Doctor of Letters is no longer available.
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2021
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7507
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Procedures, Schedule 1.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass.uq.edu.au/askhass
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2021
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7507
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.
CRICOS Code: 037378E
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyWhy study the Doctor of Letters?
The highest academic award in humanities, the DLitt, should not be confused with a PhD. This award is designed to give formal public recognition to eminent scholars who have made substantial, original and distinguished contributions to knowledge in the humanities. Eligibility for the award is on the basis of published scholarly work judged by national and international peers to indicate the candidate's authoritative standing in the field of humanities and achievements in the advancement of knowledge. All applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the Head of the relevant school together with a commitment that the school will meet associated costs.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Procedures, Schedule 1.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Please refer to the entry requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037378E
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.Pearson Academic- Overall Score 64, and 60 in all sub bands.BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.OET is not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Letters
To be eligible to apply to be admitted to a higher doctorate program an applicant must satisfy the minimum admission requirements set out in PPL 4.70.04 Higher Doctorates - Higher Doctorate Admission Requirements Schedule.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
