Doctor of Philosophy

CQUniversity Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00219C

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.

Standard entry requirements

  • A Masters degree either by research or with a substantial element (typically one-third) of research work within it, from a university or any other approved institution
  • A Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with first class or second class honours conferred by a university or any other approved institution
  • A Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline in addition to completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or
  • Alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.

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